When was it published?

December 7, 1859 in Weekly Standard

Domestic News December 7, 1859

Weekly Standard

Q: What keywords are associated?

Opposition Convention, Virginia Politics, Postponement, Southern Unity

Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina

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What is this article about?

The Opposition Convention in Virginia, scheduled for December 14, has been postponed to February 22 due to prevailing excitement and national disturbances. The Richmond Whig acquiesces but notes difficulty in determining the best course, suggesting indefinite postponement for Southern unity.

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The "Opposition" Convention in Virginia Postponed.—The "Opposition" Convention called in Virginia, to be held on the 14th of December, has been postponed until the 22d of February. The reason given by the Committee is the prevailing excitement in that State, and the difficulties and embarrassments that now disturb the harmony of the country. The Richmond Whig, the organ of the "Opposition" in Virginia, while acquiescing in the action of the Committee, at the same time declares that "it is extremely difficult for any man, under existing circumstances, to determine what course it is best to pursue in this matter." The best course would be to postpone the whole business indefinitely. Let the Southern States present a united front to their assailants.

What sub-type of article is it?

Politics

What keywords are associated?

Opposition Convention Virginia Politics Postponement Southern Unity

Where did it happen?

Virginia

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Virginia

Event Date

Postponed From December 14 To February 22

Outcome

convention postponed due to state excitement and national disturbances; suggestion for indefinite postponement to unite southern states

Event Details

The Opposition Convention in Virginia, originally set for December 14, was postponed by the Committee to February 22 because of prevailing excitement in the state and difficulties disturbing national harmony. The Richmond Whig, the party's organ, agrees with the decision but highlights the challenge in deciding the best course under current circumstances, advocating for indefinite postponement to allow Southern States to present a united front against assailants.