Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-10-12


snaxinum military powss, spa would. Of course. as.
csasitAte tho tbrg Ia the way on our part
The truth H. vitality Interested In the preeervs.
ton of free institutions in the Northern safes, because
the people of the United States will not ouy make their
institutions but they will make II they acquire
their maximum military strength by going into despot
ism, do the same just as II they were to orgi-
nate and overpowerngy destructive modes OF war.
fare, would have to resort to the same or be over
whelmed. Some persons of intelligence coneede that
the Northern people have gone into despotism but di
cule the idea Of such calamity Detailing To suoh
would reply, but human beings, not Gods, and
We are acted upon by necessity as other people. The
truth is that the Government at Washington has not
dared to exercise power on the grand scale that our
Government has. The Lincoln Government has not
yentured to resort to an effective conacrpon it has
not resorted to taxation We have has no tax in
kind it does not prohibit imports IL does not mono
pol z, the exports it does not rely on impressments
Il plays the yrant but 1t hetates to sez, the scsptre
think have established my proposition, that our
Republican institutions are lost unless We Lave peace
accom- panied by harmony with the North. The great
question Tor Us then s, how are We to obtain sch
peace.
Before consider this question, would callyc a-
ention to this ac that the peace we are to make with
the North is to be made by US and the North alone
Taere Is no pI obabilty of any foreign Intervention;
by that mean any armed interferercs 10 our behalf
Tne peace between the North and the South, when II
comes come then BY the action of these parties
alone Foreign Powers will not interfere. The ques
ton then s how these beligerent States, tnoE so
srcey engaged, to obtain this peace with reconcila-
op; which have said lie necessary to preserve their
Republican form of government? IL SO great QUESTION.
l now approach it
admit in the first place that q successful military
defence Indispensable without that nothing be
Anticipated but utter ruin But is this all think
not. There is something over and shove success in
var. That is political policy. II Mr. Lincoln remains
IN power, there is hope Of accom- libing anything
by political policy. Mr. Lincoa Is the exponent Of the
fauatcism and hatred Of the North. He holds power
because he is the exponent OF thesN sentiments Of his
patty; in order to DO master Of Others be has to be
their slave. He c1nnot be rational upon the ujs OF
slaVery because he represents madmen he cannot tx
ercise what Burke csls the lruest p0ltca wisdom,
msgnanmity, because he represents malgnsns. Be-
sidef Mr. Llcoln is committed by hs past career to
the most violent COURSE. l. he had bsea statesra an
when he became President, he could by wise policy
nave restored harmony. But 10 that great cres when
aIesm lnship couid have accomplished 30 mech he
ed no efforts to harmonz,, but yielded himself
up mere instrument OF the foolish mob, as it
sta 'et manshp came from below upwards. Mr..
Wm. II. Seward by hs spec ches made Ia the wiuter
of go thoWed that be toDp ded the policy Of con-
cllanuD bu. just O. the nom NJ when n became ut ces-
sary to put III force his fine ms xms ne ound 10
for hem. Mr.. LncOlns mode OF carrying the war,
his emancipation pol cy the lice he gives his armies
commit the &C. eat outrsgos, shows that he relies
nothing but force. confess, therefore, have
hops OF hr. Lincoln az pacihclsor | should rs soon
selected Charles TX to acfy the Hu5uenots after
the of g.. Baf.noomeW. But fortunately Ar.
Lin ;oln and those no represents, MT all OF the
North. There is poWeriu ry there which oondt mus
his policy. TIA parry Is rAsionsi on the subject of
slavery. l. represents whatever of anisy coaserga
sm ia lett at the Nortr. Tnis party proposes the
shall cease, at last Temporarily, and that ell the
States snould meet 10 amcable council, to make peace
If possible. Tnis is tie lmposing demonstraon in
favor OF peace made at tue Ncrh siace the
THU OCT only hope OF sattac DRY peace one consist
with the preserTa OF rec institution Ia In the
premacy Ct Lhs party at some time or other. Our
policy, therefore, is 10 give this party all the oapi
can. YJu should therefore, at otce, in my ep MON,
give this patty all the encouragement possible, by de.
caring your Willingness TO an armstice and
ali the States in their sovereign opacity 10 en-
ter upon the subj act of peace The theory upon which
this party goes, Is that are Wiling TO bosIi
tee, Gs easi Temporarily, and meet in counc to attain
peace if possible Tas theory upon phch Mr.. Lincoln
goes s that there s no use 70 attempt any negotiation
WITH Us ,hat1he sword IS the only possl0le sIbter-
Our pocy IL 10 stoE that the theory OF the Chicago
platform the thu, To pus this matter In another
Isn let ask the question, what is tue policy that
~. Lincoln Wihes u, 10 pur.uef oLeurse he wishes
verify mis- theory and fslsiy the opposite theory.
He wishes 20 treat the advances OF tao Chicago Con
vsniion with contempt. He wishes 20 be sbls say
the Northern people, 'see the Government at Rci.
moLd trsmples upon your tenders OF acsul negota-
uon 6A all that left, don't remove me- an garry
ing T. at on with espec oil z,al." When ne know wha,
Mr Lilcon wants us TO 90, then We know very Ger.
tluIy what he ought 10 do
IL may be said, the proposed convoeston Of the
Stats "a unconstitutional To this / repy, We can
me ID the Oo1aution. Il may b. urtner OF acted
that to NEE. tn Northern s ates in Convention is to
a5s5do cur present If government. Blu. this 10
more follows than tat tn ir meeting us implies an
| ABANDONMENT of their form Ct government. Con-
gre-s OF he sta4 in their soVefeS IN capacity is he
| highest ackno "edgment Of the principles OF State
K Rbts. Tnis mpoeng a'ssmb age is, in my opinion
| soc beat, while It is the most august tribunal to
| Wn ch the great QUESTION of p ace could possibly
os reier ID Imagine his g;ani council Of States
10 the act OF conVenng alter the people every
Were in PEACEFUL possession OF the right 10 elect their
am sssado had done What Q ublime spectacle
would present TIL re wJuld bs NO, hirg to compare
wi h it in moral graudeue in ancient mode times
The friends OF humanity and progress, and vii ziton
and all Christians in every lana would rejoice at the
-p acl4 and millions in every cline the good every
Waee .ud mrgie taer prayers In oil tongues for an
au spicOus Issue to these gre del The qu.s-
ton rests with you The responsibility ia with you;
the con squsnces viii be with your country You aGd
Mr. Lincoln can never make peace. You may traverfe
Indefinitely The same bl) dy ciroes you have been
wig for TIE hs four years, but you will never ap
prolch any nearer than you now are Your only hope
OF peace is IN the ascsrdency OF the conseIVa party
nth. Rortfy hot party IT you can by victories, bu
DO not neglect diplomacy. II the boas, of Philip
he great king That he gained ciies by his policy
s1 by his arms. A weak power, engaged 18th 4
stronger make up 10 sagtcity for Whas it lacks in
pb steal force ohsrwie ths monuments OF its glory
become The onb o!i.s nationally.
With sentiments oil tie highest respect
remain your fello w-ct