The New York herald., 1851-08-22

"under the hay" and son John will have to come
to the rescue soon, or he will be totally smothered
LINDENwALD, July %, 1851.
DEAR SIR I'll have to ackno Wedge the receipt
Of your letter upon the subject of the next Pfesi-
DENTAL election, and the future harmony Of the
democratic party.
Although have not the pleasure of personal
acquaintance with You, need no assurance other
than that which is derived from the character of
your letter, that your motives are entitled to my
respect and confidence. My voluntary participation
regular exercise Of the right Of suffrage and nothing
could be further from my intention or desire than
to change my position in this regard. My plyt to
your friendly letter must therefore be limited to
approval Of the liberal spirit which you seek to
infuse into the masses that compose the democratic
party. as not only right in ITSELF but well adapted
to the exgencies Of our cause aud country.
am, dear sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
c. H. Donaldson, Esq MARTIN VAN buren,.
ROBERT STRANGE.
Mr.. S. is ex. United States Senator from North
Carolina, and member Of the committee from that
State-is for aiding Donaldson in any way in
his power "in advancing the democratic cause"
and pledges North Cardinals vote for the nominees
Of the party, should they prove sound on the
slavery question
DEAR SIR:-Ireceived, few days ago, your favor
Of the 18th inst; but, as was absent from home,
it did not reach me until many days after the reg
avail myself Of this opportunity, after consulta.
tion with some of our leading political friends, to
answer your letter.
| think the usual time and place for the meeting
of the Democratic Convention, will be most accept
able to the democracy of North Carolina.
AS regards the nominees for President and Vice
President, North Care lima, like Texas, has no
doubt her decided preferences, but will cheer
fully support any persons selected by the conven-
ton, who sound upon the slavery question; and,
if favorable nomination is made, l think her
whole vote may be safely counted for thedemocracy
have the promise of our leading democratic edi.
tor in the State, that he will forward you very soon
List of democr attic correspondents.
l hope the campaign will be conducted with
zeal and in the proper spirit, and that the dem
racy, on whose union depends. in my opinion, the
Union and prosperity Of these States, will rally
throughout our widespread country, with undi-
vided hearts, under our old banner-the principles
of 1898.
shall be happy to hear from you at all times;
(address to me at Fayetteville, North Carolina;)
and to aid you in any way in my power in advanc-
great respect, Your obedent servant,
c. H. Donaldson Esq. Ro. STRANGE.
GEORGE PAUL.
This gentleman is editor of the Iowa City Re.
porter the leading democratic paper of Iowa; sends
his feeler to Greer, in answer to letter from him,
in favor of helding the convention west of the
Alleghanies, and states that occasional demonstra
tions are made in favor Of Cass and others.
THE CONTEST OF lS52-cANDTDATEs--THE NATIONAL
CONVENTION.
The time rapidly approaches for the marshallng of
forces in the great political contest Of 1852 Notes
preparation beginning to be heard and will not pass
unheeded by the democracy of Iowa. The truck and
with sundry Of the spiritual order unpa
latsbe to the straight laced conservatism of Webster
Fillmore Co.. have been making suudry demonstra-
tions favor of General Scott and will continue under
the predominant hope Of acquiring Office to clamor for
the empty beaded but hard,fghting General, on the
tages of military ecst Upon the other hand the powers
that b. have taken the field in person and continue to
perambulate the provinces in divisions and smaller
squads for the drill and inspection Of the official legion
and the almost daily deveopement Of stupendous
peculation upon the Treasury shows that their mun
be matter CT indifference to the democracy how this
rivalry to terminate The present executive admss
a'ion Of the government is dsgraceu TO the country
and any other corhded to whig hands would as cer-
tsinly be so.
On the part of the demo cracy no decisive step has
been taken towards the enunciaon of pdidate and
1t not veiy probable that any will be til after the
meeting Of Congress- in December individual prefer
ences, by the democratic press, occasionally
nounced, aways, believe. with good temper; but be-
yoDd this know Of purpose to foresa the action
selection Of candidate suitable for the great mission Of
regeneration which Is cast upon 1t can hardly ad-
init Of doubt that the democracy Of Iowa would pre-
fer to General Cass advanced to the position Of their
standard bearer in 1852 but they are nevertheless fully
prepared TO sustain with alacrty any other member
Of its chosen Delegates We conceive that the time and
place of the meeting Of this proper ques
tons for and that agenera expression should
be bad from all parts Of the country anterior to the
meeting Of Congress, when they WILL In all probability
lie settled ard announced. With us, the accustomed
period Of the month Of May entirely satisfactory but
insist and hope and trust the whole country viii in
sis that Cincinnati Louisville other town west
Of the Aeghanes shall be named as the place Every
possible consideration justice and policy such
designation, when We compare the facilities distances
and expenses Of travel at the East with their corea
tive fba and chov of, sha,i
be made, and little doubt exists with that IL may be
accomplished by united and determined effort Of the
Great Valley Let her editors her Congressional dele
cations her captains and subaerns look to this matter
in time
JOSHUA T.. GIDpNGs.
Mr.. G.. is Nj. c. from the Western Reserve,
Ohio approves such Of Donaldson's views as he can
"dccypher," and says that Donaldson appears
"anxious to bring the democratic party to the sup
port Of truth and freedom" He bids him "God
speed in this, and mentions Samuel Medary (mem-
Der of the Democratic National Committee from
Ohio) as favorably inclined to Donaldson's views,
and also others. Giddings thinks both parties are
=" progressing, notwithstanding all their efforts
to prevent the progress Of truth"
JEFFERSON, July 81. 1851.
Ny DEAR SIR Permit n to say, that / am un-
able to decypher much Of your letter, but so far
them. You appear anxious to bring the democratic
party to the support Of truth and freedom In this
can bid you God.speed with hearty good will.
think Samuel Medafy, Of Columbus, is favori-
bly, inclined 10 your views. lie is, perhaps, the
most influential democrat Of our State. Mr. Myers,
Of Toledo, has been a [State1 Senator for some
years, and is inclined TO bring the dem Dcratc party
TO the right point. Jacob Brinckerhoof, Of Mans
field, is another in whom you may conhde. Hon.
X. L. Spauding, Akron; Hon. Y. Cable, Carroton;
Henry krum. Cherry Valley, all may be coufded
/ n for that purpose.
think that both parties are progressing, notwith-
st2ndng all their Efforts to prevent the progress Of
truth.
With great respect, your obedent servant,
e. Ii. Donaldson, Esq. j. Il. GIDDISes.
HoN. s. P. CHASE, or ONO.
Salmon p. Chase, L United States Senator from
Ohio, says celebration, perhaps, is as little to be
expected as agreement among democrats. At
the same time he couli go into il judiciously, he