The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-07

and deliberately violated The federal compact. dsresara
ed the comfy which should exist between sovereign
States and Justly made themselves morally, II not legally
accessories 10 tho offences committed by these criminals
and fugityes from justice.
resolution was offered n the House proposinc 70 de-
mand from every either of ONO or Iowa found within
the limits Of Virginia o0nds and security fer their good
@ ~ VILE sa ing in the Common gealtn ]. was
Out OF oroer 10 CO nsder il at that time but will doubt
essy receive consideration when the report to
be voted upo'A.
RICHMOND, Va, March 27, 1860.
D'or Iised Condition Of the Democracy in Vrginia-Hs
Efforts to Suosidse Kno,o Nethin9 InauesceTh, People
Anaious for Change Of Rul9s-A Grana Opportanisyor
Nev Constitutional Party, de-, dc.
For two months past have closely watched the
course OF the democratic party in the Legislature Of this
State and must say that greater degree of demoraza
ton never Witnessed than there displayed by the 30
called democracy. II has been the pride Of every Viz
einan look back reflect upon the patriotism that
distinguished the Of past ages but far from seeking
TO emulate the noble examples set them in the past they
rather pursue the path Of decentralization marked
for them by the Washington lobby The fact is the
democratic party his State has been too long in the
cendant and like all out old dynasties it is lapsing
gradually into a condition of Generalization which will
need thorough political revolution to eradicate This
is but logical sequence Of the purely political character
and the mercenary aims which have governed the democ
racy Of this State for years past Every out Of
ten in Virginia who takes any interest in political matters
is Office seeker, and with him the attainment of the
end is paramount to every consideration OF party pa
on,n party purity. Wing, Know Nothing or whoever
else may contribute to success created at the expense
of party discipline political morality There is no such
thing as union among the democracy Virginia It's dis
organization is 60 complete at this moment as
TO render utery powerless for good Each clique the
many into which it is rent, s seeking TO conciliate
the Know Nothing nfuen,e sacrifice OF It's own party
interests, and we have now in the present legislature
a complete Know Nothing ascendancy SO far as the prac
teal results OF legislation concerned No measure OF
any consequence could be introduced with hope OF
success during the present session unlsss originated
with Know Nothing. Under his patronage was GER
veirg in zeal to conciate the Know Nothing vote for the
promotion OF some private political purpose In this zeal
Of rivalry the merit Of Know Nothing measures
once considered. Their character however infamous,
was no barrier TO democratic support Everything short
having ssmblance OF conshtutionay to DE
ried through was only presented under Know Nothing
auspices As late yesterday bill involving an outlay
Of S25 eco for book called "Mayos Guide for Magis
trates became the law OF this State though in the op
ion of nine enhs OF the intelligent OF State the
book not worth The blank paper upon which it is print
ed Within the past week another bill passed abol
shng the Inspection Of all exported flour from Virginia,
and this too in obedience to the wish of q few know
Nothngs in this city, to whom the -four inspector OBJ
noxious II this prostitution of the democracy TO the
mercensy aims of others the only evil might be
overlooked, inasmuch the result would but add |
individual in the State but when comes 10 the persecu
ton OF individuals at the bidding the opposite party
we asMolanzaon Oh 'he democracy may be regarded
complete.
AL this, have sad is but natural result Of the
continued ascendancy Of the democratic party Personal
Jeaous,es rivalry, and an oyerweenlpg ambition the
part OF many have taken the place OF patriotism and
trucking, humiang policy of ooncliation in reference
to The Know Nothngs Is the consequence. OF course |
some thing was to be sacrificed success and in the
reckless scramble for Know Nothing aid The race for
political elevation and preferment, the poor taxpayers
and the obnoxious democratic Office holders should be
sacrificed Never has occasion arisen suspicious
for the perfect organization OF new conservative
|
win the Infamous policy OF the democratic party 1t
cancer IN the body po and the necessity of its rad
elements is deterorstng equally in intellectual cabre
in political moIas 80 that to day with but very
meeting link TO preserve even the memory Of the high
character Of her great Of past
OF things among Virginia politicians The patriotism of IA
Office seeker rses to no higher standard than attain
ment Of come pary political end And the services of an
ncvidual and hs value as political friend estimated
Just IN the degree that he understands and practices
Within my experience of some eight or nine years in
virginia, democracy has fallen TO depth Of demoraza
the bright examples before them could hardly Suppose
II possible for to have reached in an age. The con
tguty OF the Old Dominion to Washington City, and
her consequent frequent contact with it. has inuocu
lated her politicians with all the denominations which
nave given SO Infamous reputation TO that city through
cut the world Scarcely day passes that some emssary
from that den Of niquity-the Washington obby-ioes
not visit our city to corrupt an demoraze people
lptercbapges OF visits follow inevitable consequence
until in fact no day passes now that some Of hungry
Politicians are not on their to Washington attend
10 private business just as in Washington erything
Ike iiankness or cand0r to have departed from
men IN their intercourse with each other There are o.
course exceptions to this rule else the inrisuers could
lot operate harmoniousy 10 every nook and OF
the capitol sc this place as in Washington, the politicians
pering one to the other and frequently stray
Know Nothing is held by the bottom hole, and lee |
ture6 eloquenty as 10 his policy in tue selection |
OF choice for the Presidency, some other sub.
ordinate post To an honest man the spectacle in
deed be an odous one But il is well if the demoraza
uop and hypocrisy which the politicians have inaugu.
rated il Virginia circumscroed within the pol teal
arena, which may be sad to have its limits in this city
and one or two other towns Of the commonwealth There
is serious danger that will peryade the whole
frankBess and truth which have always distinguished the
sons OF the Old dominion. fear the application Of IL
law to some Of the democratic politicians would be the
only means Of staying the progress OF the moral and poll
teal iep7osy which the Washington obbyers have intro
duCed here.
understand that the terms of coalition recently pro
posed by the friends OF Hunter to Douglas at Washington
VIII soon be made public There s considerable anxiety
have reason 10 know that terrible explosion viii follow
the revelation Of this aIgan and sale
The address Of the Independent National Union Club OF
New York to the people Of the United States, the
signatures Of Myron H. Clark, John Sessions and Samuel
e Thompson, s being very generally published and crcu
lated in this State This address puts forward the name
OF John Minor Bolts for the Presidency and Of Thomas
Corwn for the Vice Presidency From ali ascertain
this would probably prove the strongest opposition ticket
that could be presented II would be vastly more sccepabe
to the South than that OF Bates any other now
mentioned in connection with the opposition nomination
II all the elements Of the opposition united upon that ticket
democracy would be jeopardized.
THE LABOR MOVEMENT.