Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-01-29
Ab.urdIty Orthe ''Reeonstruetion,, idea.

Absurdity Ofthe "ReeOnstruetiOn" Idea.
The Dsunioniss with the cunning which usually marks
the character Of small politicians are resortng to every
dcvce which be conceived to secure their cherished
purpose Of final and complete destruction Of the Union
uue Of the plans that Satan has irsted into the minds
Of these destruconists is that Of securing the coope-
ration OF men truly devoted to the Union BY the false
CRY ola dissolution Of the Union for the sake Of the
Union"
To make this plan effective, they send out Evolves in
sleeps clothing who protesting an attachment to the
Cuon which they do feel profess to believe, and en-
d~ayor impress upon the minds Of their unsuspectng
auditors the idea that the surest way Of preserving the
Union is by declaring Virginia out Of it. Now, the rea-
soDing upon this matter is entirely illogical so utterly
fdAcOus, patiently deceptive that none but the sim
pest minds can be effected by it.
Nothing is more clear than that the position of Viz
GINA mediator in the dissensous that distract the
country would be utterly destroyed BY her throwing her
self at this time into position Of direct antagonism to
the General Government We are Of those who believe
that the unfortunate difficulties that now PROSTATE all
the energies Of the country can be determined by
calm, but firm appeal to the reason Of the
people Of the North. That the sense Of dan
ger 10 the Union dear the hearts of all the PEG
ole of this country that is impressed upon the pub
he mind viii cause the Northern people to command
their politicians 70 yield the just and temperate de-
mands Of Virginia, acting in her sovereign capacity and
calling alike upon all her sisters to discard passion and
prejudice, aud 10 hearkeu the dictates Of reason Be
hevug, thea that Virginia holds the destiny Of the
country, anG consequently the future destiny Of the
whole world her hands deem il Of the utmost con-
sequence that she should make 20 mistake in any 81
she may take in this important juneture Of Affairs To
throw herself Of her present proud position Of medi
stOn before sufficient lime had been given for the per-
fiction Of her schemes Of pacfeaOn would be an ire
parable error attended by the absolute and perpetu-
al dissolution Of the Union. IT. before the plans for ad-
iustng our differences could be- with reasonable dis.
PATCH acted upon BY the people Of the North Virginia
hold be takea out Of the UnOn all hope Of peacea-
Die adjustment would be destroyed. No longer would
there be hope Of meeting the questions and dsposug Of
lien by friendly interchange OF opinions and mutual re-
coguiton Of rights but every question would be met on
each side a. the demand Of hostile people. Virginia the
Unon could demand ofhe General Government the abso-
lutte preservation Of the stas quo whilst she endeavored
90 procure adjustment Of difficulties and would
have the demand acceded to-retainiog, at the sane
time. the CO operation Of what We 6rmly believe
an immense majority Of the people OF the North Let
her, however be declared Of the Union and once
the issue viii be raised 70 the power OF the General
Government 20 enforce the laws Of the land and at once
the whole mas Of the Northern people will be united on
the side OF the Federal Government dissenting as they do
from the doctrine Of the right Of secession and there
viii arise state Of aots-An intensity Of hostile feel
ing, that viii utterly prevent any future reconstruction
Of the present American Union. The idea that "a urged
hAi Virginia must 90 out before Lincoln IS inAugurated
that she viii have letters thrown around her as to
prevent Ter going out afterwards is idle eowardly and
contemplate. There IS power earth that can pre-
vent her people from asserting their independence at any
time that they may 6 to DO so and her preparations
for deience be made far effective than present
The proposition 70 take Virginia of the Union, and
then reconstruct 5 by forming provisional Government
elect President and then invite the Northern States %
cone under such Government il utterly repugnAnt 70
our feelings honorable men, and certainly the people