The New York herald., 1851-08-22

General Sam Houston, through Mr.. Yo,kum
(private secretary, thanks Donaldson for his sus
gestions, and says the pain in his (the Generally
wounded arm prevents his writing with any degree
of comfort. The old General will be glad to hear
from d. whenever he thinks proper to write
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, July %, 1851
DEAR SIR:-General Houston has read your
afflicted by the pain in his wounded arm so that hs
does not write with any comfort, he requests to
tender you his thanks for your suggestions, and to
say that he has the fullest confidence in his friends
in this State, that at the proper tiiae they Will at
tend to the matters you suggest.
He says he will be glad TO hear from you whom
you think proper to write Very respectfully, your
obedient servant, II. loAKUM.
G. H. Donaldson
HON. GEORGE II. BROWNE, DEMOCRATIC LEADER IN
THE RHODE ISLAND LEGISLATURE.
MIR. Brown urges Cass's claims to the Presidency,
if Pennsylvania and New York are to be lost,
should Mr. Van Buren, ccntrive some plan to do
feat him" In view of these drawbacks to Csss
Houston, from 'his history" he is inclined to
think is his choice after all. With the aid Of such
wealthy men as Gov. Allen and Hon. B. Thurs
ton, he thinks anything be carried, as money is
'.usually consistent with party success" He says
that 'morey Is the great element in Rhode Island'
WHLIAMsrowN, Mass August 6, 1851.
DEAR SIR:-Your favor of the 9th uls. has fol-
lowed me from placs to place so many times, that
it did not come to hand till asst evening, else it
should have received an earlier reply.
You are right in calling me radical democrat.
am Of the few who not only desire the success of
the so called democratic party, but also the actual
practical establishment and operation Of demo-
cratic republican principles. The democratic party
in my opinion, furnishes the nearest approach to
these, and its that way the strongest,
and therefore / shall struggle with them until
something better comes along. But they don't
adhere, in my opinion, sufficiently to first principles,
nd a n for
gard expediency, availability, too much, aui
always found in favor of the most radical candidate
for any Office But as have determined, in a msa:
cure, to withdraw from political and party strife,
am but lily qualified to advise you as to what man
would be the favorite candidate for Rhode Is
land, in the next campaign: Mr.. w, s. Burgess, Of
Providence; the Hon. B. B. Thurston, Of Hop
kinton; w. b. Sayles, Esq, Of Providence (with
all Of whom you are acquainted, at least by repu-
tatior,) would be much more apt to give correct
information as to the exact state of public feeling
in Rhode Island than | should, as they are, and
intend to be hereafter, actively engaged in the
political canvass.
If were to give my opinion, however, should
say that dfthey thought he could be elected Rhode
Lewis Cass to any other man. They would do SO,
because they detest the manner in which he was
defeated, and also because they believe him to re-
pre'ent the feelings they entertain upon the slavery
question Rhode Island is Union State, empha-
tcally so, so far as the constitution Of the United
States goes.
But as Mr.. Van Buren, would undoubtedly con-
trive some plan to defeat him in New York, and
perhaps Pennsylvania it becomes us to inquire
whether Mr. Cass should give way, or the party be
defeated. OF there can be but one answer
to this. Still, many believe that New York we shall
lowing to the passage of the nine million canal bill,
and the late reunion of the whg partes) lose any
how, and that Pennsylvania shall carry with any
candidate, and that { ass is the only one who can
carry, individually, the northwest and Ohio. The
conclusion is, therefore, that it is by means GER
tain but Mr.. Cass is the best "horse for the next
heat"
Mr.. Isaac p Walker is new man. and but littis
known. Our countrymen are fond Of specializing
upon the future, and they may be anxious to try it
in the person Of their Chief Magistrate, and espe-
cialy SO as it TUNED out exceedingly well in the
election Of Mr.. Polk. But l am, personally, not
uncertainties. / do not think much spirit could bs
given to the contest with him for a candidate.
There would be no old recollections to stir those
who had formerly struggled for candidate that
they believed was defeated by sheer rsonal spite,
nor could any enthusiasm be aroused for him OF tbs
order that Houston would awake.
Gen. Houston is, in my opinion, the only man
we can nominate who surely. undoubtedly, carry
the next field. There are enough elements in his
character and incidents in his history to kindle an
enthusiasm in his favor that would sweep this
whole land in perfect tempest only, do not begin
too soon. /, for one, should not like to abandon
Gen. Cass, unless it was for some one who was
confident could carry all by storm. But, pard,a
me; only me ant, when began, to give you the
who will be, beyond all doubt, active in the next
campaign.
First Of all, l should say the Hon. B. B. Thurs
ton is our best counsellor. He has been in
Of much tact at correctly ascertainng the
public sentiment, and gives, when necessary,
his money (and he has it to give) to secure his
ends or wishes These are all usually consistent with
party success. Money is the great element in
Rhode Island. Ills Honor the Lieutenant overnor,
VIM b. Lawrence, W.. 5. Burgess, former Uni
ted States District, and present State Attorney,
aud w. b. Sayles, Esq, J. s. Tourtellot, of North
Providence, are also all excellent advisers and
practical politicians" They can be relied upon
almost implicitly as to Rhode Island feeling.
Governor Allen will, think, without doubt, and
from what he has said to me, work with the nation
al democratic party, and for its nominee in 1852
think, in fact, that his election may be 80
blended with certain matters connected with the
tlonal administration and government, as to make
the State sure for the democratic nominee for Pre-
sident in 1852. His immense wealth, and unsur-
passed obstinacy and Gberality, would render such
re suit perfectly sure, in my opinion Ii remains
TO be seen whether those actively connected with
him in politics will have the tact and good sense
to secure so very desirable a result.
General Thomas +. Carpenter, the ablest man IN
the party in our state, and an unswerving, un-
could prottably communicate, though he takes but
little active interest, ut present, in politics.
=, Among our partisan warriors are Jonah Titus,
Esq of Sci.uate; Hon. Amasa Eddy. ofChepachet,
Duty Lapbom, of Burrilville, Gideon Bradford, Of
WConsocket Nath1. Porter, Esq of Providence;
joseph l. sisson, of North Providence; Geo. Tur-
ner, Esq and Edwin Wilbur, Esq +, OF Newport;
joseph Gayitt, of Charlestown; Thos. T. Hazard,
OF West Greenwich; John II. Waterman, OF War
wick; Jos: Spink, Of North kingston Fenner
Brown, of Cumberland Dr. Ariel BaIlou, ami
many others. But, perhaps, these are enough for
your purposes, and they among. TO say tn,
least, our most prominent politicians and shape in
large degree, the popular sentme mt of the party
and lis actual course.
Excufe my unreasonable length. am Away,
garruloHs on tn topic, for there but few things
moe earnestly desire than the success OF tie de.
mocratic party. Hoping that your Efforts and tn.
good serse Of the party leaders will conduct Us 10
a triumphant victory in 1852 upon national grounds,
have the honor to be, your obd't serv't.,
G.. H. Donaldson, Esq. G.. Ii. BRowSE.
WILLIAM r. KING, OF ALABAMA, VICE PRESIDENT OF
THE UNITED STATES.
This gentleman writes long letterto Donaldson.