The New York herald., 1851-08-22

vile, hontuoky. MANY reasons concur IN tQis.
The West Is sound on great national questions, and
g now too important not to have this conceded to
Der. To give weight to our action, we must be dis
tant from the scene Of wire-puling at Washington-
- out OF Congressional intriguing. Ia the present
confused state OF things, prudence dictates that
should come West. Louisville is, (as far as modes
o. rates Of travelling go,) abou. near the centre
OF the Union As We can meet. Either Louisville or
wheeling will do, but the former is the best place
As at present advised, | think we should see the
movements Of the Wings before We act-and not
meet before the second third Monday in June
II would be extremely impoltic for US to make aay
call for our conventions before next winter Let
us hold still, until we know what the enemy are
asSs nothing to asd IN
raj States, this fall, must terminate, before any
open demonstration is made by US. Our friends, In
different States, for local reasons, have mixed mat
tiers in such way tha. outside influences might
ruin party in these States, If we intertered be-
fore their coming elections are over and the demo.
crats had time to look about them.
am decidedly OF opinion that it will be best for
Mr.. Hal!ett to send a circ alar to the members of
the committee, calling them together in New York
not be published When the committee shall have
decided what course it would take, it should make
no publication Whatever before snuary next.
hope to be in New York in about six weeks at
the Irving House. Yours, &c.
q. II. DONALDSON, Esq. SAMUEL TREAT
BENJAMIN F. HALLETr.
This gentleman, who is Chairman of the Dem j.
cratic National Committee, and a U. 5. Commis-
sioner urges Greers consent for the his name
and with Mr. Croswell is standing right up to tn,
ComPromtse measures, especially the Fugitive
Slave law"
DEAR SIR I'll hasten to answer your favor the
earliest moment after its receipt, having been
out of town. | was not aware of the death of
MIR. Clarke. The Executive Committee have
power to fill vacan lies, and wish you to author
Ize me TO substitute your name, o. some one
approved by the State Committee of Iowa. The
- - Ia al IT,,
NAV, 1852, at Baltimore. We purpose to have
a meet ting of the National Committee at Wash
ington, in January next, soon after the beginning
of tse next Congress, to confer to the time and
place of holding the convention.
In the meantime, i am desirous, as chairman of
the committee, Of obtaining from reliable sourc in
each state the position of the democracy on the
issue which we must distinctly meet in the next
yass-of sustaining the Compromises of the last
Congress as the adjustment OF slave agitation in
Congress.
demo .racy of each State up to it, they will
only embauass the national party. In this State
the democracy is about disbanded and merged in
free seism, but portion will be left who will af
firm the national principle, and when this is done
fhe rest will hypocrti ally pretend TO be with US in
order to their national relations in the next
administration. But Massachusetts is a mere cy-
pher IN the next election. Her democracy cannot
give electoral vote, and the most we hope to do
Is, to prevent their doing any mischief But in
ali the states where vote may be given, it is Of
laid down broad enough FOR the Union 1t will give
me great pleasure to hear from you. Very truly,
your obedent servant, B.F. HA1LErr
Nathaniel Greer, ESQ Oh. Nat. Dem Com.
HON. GEORGE R. RIDDLE.
Mr.. Riddle, Nj. c., from Delaware, and a me n
Der Of the committee is for Bati more, the place.
and wishes "more light" from his friend Greer.
SMEAR KABLETowN, Va,
4th July, 1851
DEAR SIR Your favor of June 2Sth was for
warded to me at this place, (where am speni ding
the summer,) and received last evening.
am Of opinion that it would be advisable to hold
the next National Convention at Baltimore, about
the usual time-the first of May. 1t would be well,
however, for the committee to consult each other,
aId will be glad TO hear from you again, when
will have more time, and be better prepared to give
you the other information. Yours. sir, most re-
spectfully, GEORGE REED RIDDLE.
WILLIAM +. RIrcnIE.
VIM. F. Ritchie editor Richmond Eaguire,
(son of Father R..) and Virginia member of the
committee, is glad to know that Iowa has proved
herself true to the constitution and if no untoward
events take place. she and Old Virginia will "again
stand on the same platform" " If our friends at
the North will exert themselves" the Offices and
national ascendency are promised them. In the
second lstter Of Ritehie, he sends the names Of
prominent democrats in the several counties
Virginia; this list comprises the leaders OF the
Old Dominion.
SESoUIRER OFFIcs, RICHMOND,
July 5, 1851.
DyAH srR.L ha,s now before me your favor Of
the 18th ult Gust received) IN which you say that
in consequence Of the death Of Ex- Gov Clark, mem
Der OF the Democratic National Committee, you
address me in relation to the calling OF the Demo-
cratic National Convention q: the proper time and
place ETC. for the information Of the democracy of
Iowa am at a loss exactly to know what the object
sofyour inquiry may be- but presume as soon as the
late Presidential mpaign terminated, the powers
OF ali committees and organizations springing out
Of the last mocratic NatiOsal Convention. ceased
The time and place Of holding the next National
Convention have not yet been discussed anywhere.
i presrme that both will be recommended by the
democratic members Of the next Congress, or by
the official action Of some democratic state Con-
vention. -
democratic correspondence Of the different eoua-
ties OF Virginia, being extremely useful
TO the democratic Congressmen and Editors"
1 presume that you refer to the com
mittees in each county; If so, IL strikes me that,
in consequence Of deaths removals, &C., the list Of
committees Of IS3s would now be very imperfect,
and might be better to wait until the democracy
of ofNrginia have another convention preparatory 10
the Democratic National Convention, when new
and perfect lists will be made out and psblished.
Should have Misunderstood you, in either parti-
culsr, please write.
has proved herself true to the constitution and The
Union and that, if no untoward events take place,
she and old Virginia will again stand upon the same
platform IL our friends az the North shall do
their whole duty, they will save the Union, and
evermore obta in the control Of affairs, so vital 70
abe constitution and the Union. Yours truly. sc.
n. Greer, ESQ VIZ. +. RuCHE
RtcHwoND, VA, July II, ISL
DEAR SrR;-Agreesbly 70 request. send you be-
low the names Of prominent democrats in the seve-
raj counties Of Virginia. IL is as perfect as il
be made out under the circumstances. ] was no.
aware that IL contemplated TO have a consul;a-
ton meeting Of the Democratic National Go nmit.
tee, to talk over the place and time for holding the
next Democratic National Convention The sug-
gestion Is a good one; and yourself and Mr..
Irosweu. and Others in the vicinity, nigh.
address circular % each member Of the
committee. inviting them TO meet at the Astor
House. or some other place in New York. at u NJ.
on the 6rst Of September next q do not think II
sbouId he soouerl III a meeting be held / shall