New-York daily tribune., 1851-07-31
ALABAMA.-ELEcTIoS, AUG. T.

l. Charles c. Langdon, John Bragg
2 James AbercroInbie, John Cochran,
4 William s. Mudd, Sampson w. Harris
4 William K. Smith, John br"ln,
s. George {. Houston David HUBBARD,
Francis IA. Jones,
@. w. r. w. Cobb
= Alexander White. Samuel r. klce.
teen Shields declines the candidacy but will receive
strong support nevertheless, from the Omon men
hsto the views of Collier, the " Democratic
Secession Candidate for Governor, we make an
extract from his address to the people of Aiaba-
ma. written from the Executive Chamber OF the
State:
al assume that the right of secession Is clear
right reserved TO the people OF each mem5er OF the
confederacy upon entering INTO the Union. ne teIiti
article of the amendments to the Constitution de-
clares that the powers not delegated TO the Unled
States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by u 10 the
States reserved TO the states respectively, o! 70
the people' In no part Of that instrument nave the
people Of the several States bound themselves TO
maintain perpetual union. True, the preamble de-
clares the object Of the Constitution to be TIE lorna
ton OF more perfect union, &c, for the people oi
the United States and their posterity THESE terms
only create political pdrtnGsaip to continue or an
indefinite period, or until any member supposhg IL
did not subserye the purposes of It's creation thougn
proper to withdraw from It, Each party must OF ne
cessity Judge for itself whether the articles OF asso
clatlon have been violated and whether IT Will put
OIL its allegiance TO them. This night to determine
whether the compact has been lnfraced, resultsirom
the failure to provide common aroher In sucn a
paper as this / can do nothing more than merely
state these propositions without arguing or proving
them by an extended reference 10 what has been
said by others on the subject. l may however De
permitted 10 say, that my opinion upon lhe ponl was
formed by reading the debates on Foote's resoiutlon
in the United States Senate III le3D-strengthened
by the explanations OF, and criticisms on, General
Jacksons proclamation In 1882 With all difference
would say That this right has been very recently SO
clearly stated and ably defended that 1t is difficult
for any one, matter how little Informed OF polltl-
cal and constitutional law, rot To understand ana
admit IT,"
Shields, the " Union" candidate, receives the
Wing support. He says
81 am for this Federal Jn,oa Of ours, under all cir
ctinStdncfs and at all hazards, RIGHT or WRONG,
AN FOR THE UNION"
TEXAS----ELEcTIoS, AUG. 4.
The following are the nominations for
local and State officers
For Gorernor-Benjamin IL. Epperson (Wmg)
Peter III. Bell present incumbent), John Alex Greer,
f. NJ Pease, Col. Middleton Il. Johnson and Cen
L,eut Gorernor-Gen E. II Tarrant (Whg) Col.
Matthias Ward, James w. Henderson and DR.. {. g.
Keenan,.
Chief Justce-John Hemphill, present incumbent,
who runs without opposition
Associate Justices u the Supreme Cot1t-(Two TO be
chosen)-James Webb, Abner S. Lpscomb and Royal
T. Wheeler
Congress-I William B. Ochtree CWhig), Rich
ardson Scurry Uhe nominee OF District Loco Con
IL. Gen. Hugh Mcleod, Volney E., Howard Qate
Hember), Capt. G. X. Lewis and II. N. Potter, all
Independents
Commissioner oft General Land O6fce--Col. Thos.
William Ward and Capt Stephen Crosby
To show the condition Of parties IN Texas,
we will give a few extracts from the circulars OF
the candidates for Governor Gov. Bell thus de-
fines his views
"In reference to my relative position to the two
great political parties now existing IN the unlon
viii say, that while the general politics of the coun-
try have very little connection with or bearing upon
the due administration of the State Government
the chief duty of the State Executive being that of
seeing the laws executed-still avow very frankly
to YOU that am to be found in the Democratic ranks,
looking neither 10 the night or left obque but well
faced TO the front But trust shall never hnd II
In my heart to withhold my appreciation OF thS meas.
ures of the opposite party, or any individual OF H. II
am satisfied that Justice, Sagacity Moderation and
Integrity have placed their impress upon them.
These are qualities which should characterize meas
ures and men"
Hon r. J. Chambers does not covet Uncle
Sans donation of SlO,0OO,o0O to appease the
wounded honor of Texas and as to his party pre-
diections says
Icame to Texas more than twenty years ago.
whilst Was yet in the early dawn OF MANHOOD, ana
have remained completely identified with II IN all
my hopes and interests | therefore never became
connected IN action with either of the great political
parties of the United States But was reared at the
foot Of Monticello and drank at the pure fountain of
jefferson democracy at an early age and the Enln-
clples then lmblbcd have been confirmed by subse-
quent reflection Having performed an humble, but
Jealous and active part IN adding the lone star OF
independent Texas 10 the GLORIOUS constellation OF
my native country, shall hereafter act with the De-
mocratic party IN strict accordance with the prnci-
Piles Of the Constitution But | cannot yet discard
the feeling that am more Texan than Democrat,
and that whenever the interest or honor of the State
may require liberal Interpretation of democratic
principle shall always be inclined to yield 10 II
Strfn.f Va,ra
persons belonging TO the opposite party and wish
10 Judge and be judged rather by measures, than by
party cogRomens.
The eht,ering millions which we have received
from the United States for the surrender of portion
OF our domain and sovereignty, seem 10 dazzle the
VISION OF our politicians, and 10 blind them TO ali
other topics OF public interest as when we gaze full
upon the blazing sun for moment and turn 10 other
objects, We can perceive nothing but darkened
picture OF his eifugence, still impressed upon the
sight While shall not affect TO treat this subject
with less consideration than others, shall neverthe
less, If elected endeavor TO keep many others of vast
importance 10 the State constantly under the atten
on Of the Legislature, until obtain its action upon
them"
He also wishes to cultivate friendly relations
annex y with the Mexican States OF Tamauh.
pas, Nueva Leon, Coahuila and Chihuahua, but
It is somewhat doubtful whether the Mexicans
will accedc to this proposition of Judge Cham.
bers:
a mutual good understanding with the States
have mentioned with regard 20 persons held 10 labor
Is OF vital importance 10 The West, for the advance
ment Of It's agricultural and planting interests Al
present, slaves cannot be carried with safety beyond
the Guadaloupe River and the Mexicans beyond
the Rio Grande, engaged In agriculture encounter
great difficulties BY the Gesertion OF their laborers
across the rlver but from investigations which
made last Summer, am confident that such an un-
derstanding may be easily cultivated and established
ss Will render slave labor safe and profitable through
out the West under the protection Of an act of our
Legislature which should DC passed 10 make the de-
Sertion and flight OF slaves criminal ofense 50 as
10 brng them under the treaty stipulation with Mex
lco, for the mutual surrender OF fugitves from JUS
tlce."
Judge {. favors internal improvements also a
system of free public schools and general i'm
misrailOn 10 the nuhlc domain of Texas and The