The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-08-27

be seen that Mr. HALLETT considers that the
Democracy of that State are "about disbanded
and merged in Free-soilism," and that there is
only a portion of them left to ''affirm the ma
tional principle" But it is hardly necessary
for us to accompany this letter with comments
which will naturally occur to any one who has
read the long editorials of the Union, designed
! to demonstrate this nationality" of the Mas
sachusetts. Democrats:
BENJAMIN F. HALLETT.
BosroN, July 2, 1851,
DEAR STA: ! hasten to your favor the
earliest moment after its receipt, | having been
out of town. ! was not aware Of the death OF Mr..
Clarke The executive committee have power to
ell vacancies, and | wish you to authorize me to
substitute your name, or some one approved by
the State committee of Iowa. The National Con-
yention, presume, will be held in May, 1852, at
Baltimore We purpose to have meeting of the
national committee at Washington, in January
next, soon after the beginning OF the next Con-
gress, confer TO the time and place OF holding
the convention.
In the mean time am DESTROYS, as chairman Of
the committee, of obtaining from reliable sources
Issue which we must distinctly meet in the next
canvass-of sustaining the Compromises of the last
Congress the adjustment of slave agitation in
Congress.
This must be made the test issue, and unless the
Democracy of each State can come up to it, they
will only embarrass the national party. In this
State the Democracy is about disbanded, and
merged in Free-soilism; but portion will be left
who will affirm the national principle, and when
this is done the rest will hypocritcaly pretend to
be with in order TO resume their national rela-
| tons in the next administration. But Massachu-
sets is a mere cypher in the next election. Her
Democracy cannot give an electoral vote, and the
most hope to do is to prevent their doing any
mischief. But i'll all the States where vote may
be given, it is of the utmost Importance that the
platform should be laid down broad enough for the
Union 1t will give me great pleasure to hear from
you.
Very truly, your obedient servant,
Fl. HALLETr,
Chairman National Dem. Com
NATHANIEL GREER, ESQ.
The next epistle to which we would invite
the attention of our metropolitan contemporary
is that of Mr.. Senator CHASE, the representa-
tive of the Free soil Democratic party of Ono,
in the same sense and by the same token as
Mr.. SUMNER is the representative of the same
body in MASSACHUSETTS. The Democrats and
Free solers united in both States to elect these
gentlemen. Both claim the Democratic party
| as "their party" Both, by all the usages and
all the laws of party, are the representatives Of
the " Democracy" of their respective States.
| 1t will be seen that Mr.. CHASE has been
| especially gratifed at the kind and courteous
treatment which he has received from General
HoUsroN; and no doubt he is relied upon by
| Mr.. DONALDSON as one of the "HoUsToN men"
who are to "overawe" the Democracy proper
in the next Baltimore Convention. Mr.. CHASE
| would "wish" to support General HoUsToN if
| he should be nominated for the next Presidency.
| The expressions ofregard for Mr.. DoNAL DsoN,
and of an extreme disposition to render his visit
to Cincinnati agreeable" evince very clearly
Mr.. CHASE S predispositions, and give US every
reason to believe that, if he can find any ex-
cuse for such a course. it will give him the
greatest pleasure to support General HoUsroN
as the Coming" Democratic candidate
HON. S. P. CHASE, OF OHIO.
CINCINNATI, August %, 1851.
DEAR Sin: On my return home, after absence
of some ak weeks found your letter of July 18th,
for which beg you to accept my thanks.
am not prepared to express any opinion tpres-
ent in relation to the next Presidential election.
can only say that while greatly desire the union
and harmony of the Democracy shall act when
| action becomes necessary, as my principles
| quire.
| wish that Democrats in oil parts of the Union
could return to the simple platform of the fathers
| Of American Democracy, and be content to leave
slavery and the extradition of slaves to the several
States, to be acted upon under the obligations of
the Constitution of the United States, according to
! their own discretion thus severing the National
Government from all connexion with the matter,
and leaving to it only the duty 30 far as this sub
ject lie concerned of maintaining all persons where
lite jurisdiction is exclusive, in the enjoyment of
personal freedom. This, however, is hardly to be
hoped for at present The next beat thing would
be cordial liberation, in Congress and out of Con-
| gross, OF differences of opinion and action
slavery, among Democrats, leaving, in good faith,
the decision of the questions in controversy 10 the
people and their representatives., after untram
melted discussion. But liberation, perhaps, is as
little to be expected agreement.
entertain for General Houston a very sincere
regard His kindness and courtesy towards me
during our association in the Senate could not fail
10 win IL Snoulu nc DC LOT tue fFesl-
dency, should wish to support him. Whether
should do not, however, would depend upon
the position which he and the convention making
the nomination should think proper to take.
Should you return to the South through this city,
shall be happy to see you; and if you will remain
few days with us, will endeavor to make your
stay agreeable possible.
Very respectfully and truly yours,
S P. CHASE.
c. II. Donaldson, ESQ.,
1t is exceedingly interesting to observe the
style in which Mr.. CHASE cottons to the 90 De
mocratic" party, and the position of Mr.. GID
! DTNGs himself is hardly less equivocal. Mr..
GIDDINGs would make as good " national"
Democrat as any of them, provided only he