Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1851-09-26


sweep this whole land in perfect emPcsi only, d"
not begin l. for one should not like TO aband'a
Gen Cass unless was for some one who was confident
could carry all by But pardon only tneanl
when began give the na:nes vi tho prominent po-
ticians OF Rhode Island who will be, beyond all doubt ac
tive in the next campaign.
First of ALL should say the Hon. g. e. Thurston IS orr
best counsellor He has been in politics long is cautious
shrewd, possessed OF much tact at correctly asccA'hs ~
pubic sentiment and gives when necessary, Ills money ls
he has Ia sive 10 his ends or wishes tSo c
all usually consistent with party Money Is Inc
great element in Rhode Island. His Honor the Lieutenant
Governor, VIM b. Lawrence, W. S. Burgess former Unrd
States District, and present State Attorney ana ". D.
Say!es, ESQ., j. s. rou-eot of North Providence are also
all excellent advisers and practical politicians iney can
be relied upon almost implicitly Rhode Island feeling
Governor Allen will, / think wihou, doubt, and f"n
what he has said me- work with the national Democratic
party and for its nominee in 1852 think in fact that his
own reelection may be blended with certain matters con-
nected with the national administration and government us
make the State for the Democratic nominee for Pre-
siden in 1852 His immense wealth. and UNSURPASSED OBJ
stinacy and beraty, would render such result perfectly
actively connected with him in politics will have the tact
and good sense secsrc very desirable result.
General Thomas f. Carpener the abest man in the party
in State, and answering, untnching, tried demo-
cla is one with whom could proitably communicate
Oh he but little active interest," present. in poll
tics.
uate; Hon. Amasa Eddy of Chepatche Duly Luphnn, Of
Bulse Gideon Bradford, of woonsocket; Nah'l Porter
Esq., of Providence; Joseph r. Ssson of North Providence
Geo Turner, Esq, and Edwin Wilbur, Esq of Ncwpor
Joseph Gavt OF Charleslown; Th"s T. Hazard, of West
G'eenwich John r. Waterman, of Wawick JOS Sphinx, a"
Norm Kingston; Fcnncr Brown, of Cumbelllnd DR.. Ariel
Ballou and many others. But perhaps, these are enough
for your purposes and they among 10 say the least, our
most prominent politicians and shape, IN large degree the
popular sentiment of The party and lis actual course
Excuse my unreasonable length. am always Saru!ons
this topic for but few things mure earnestly
desire than Of the democratic party Hoping that
your efforts and the good OF the party leaders will con
duct triumphant victory in lso2, upon national
grounds, have the honor 10 be,
c. H. Donaldson Esq. IT, III. BROWNE.
WILLIAM KING OF ALABAMA, VICE rREslDEST OF THE rS
TED STATES.
This gentleman writes long letter Donaldson and
that he is favor OF the candidates suggested oy nm
Who candidates were the letter does not state out we
presume they we're of the Buchanan and Walker schools
Tuscaloosa, ALA. July 20 1851.
DEAR IR-Your letter reached Selma alter had leil Tor
the mountains and forwarded 10y the postmaster 10 ns
place. The divisions which unfortunately exist IN me De-
rnocatic party are indeed ofcoly represent deeply
deplred and serious question Is presented can The
evil be remediedl For one confess that
such indicatins either Nurh or South wouL! lead tu
the belief that the breach will he speedily closed up; for
long as large portion of the former Democracy of the
North lend themselves the advocacy OF free soil doctrines
and make with the unprnciped and the in
famous auitatorS and aboionstS, portion of the South
ern Democracy will ever be found acting in with
them All troubles have arisen from the extraordinary
conduct protesting Democrats in whom the entire
Democracy rcposed uboundcd confidence, and felt de-
lighted honor but Tor their base Abandonment OF prnc
pie abolonS would have still been confined 10 portion
the Wing party and small squad olgnurant inlilcS But
Tor then the South would have saved from the unjust
legislation which has AROUSED portion q! hcr proud and
cXcitAbIc population seriously contemplate dissolution o
the Union. Now, sir, much Us | dsapprore Of any
movement either in the Nurtn or i'll the South cal
cul,ed destroy this great government the finest
and properly administered the best tie world ever
saw am free declare that make many allowances Tor
those OF the South who smarling under of Injustice
and wrong inflicted Them woud free themselves from all
communion with States people, who, regardless OF their
Obligations wurrng against their rights
rights the preservation OF Which are essential 10 me person
al security evey Southerner and which, not respected
wuuii union with those who-to obtain political pow
er, other cause, would Set Them al naug'-a
certainly blessing How, thcn can we Vi the
unite in council with those who have not only shown
themselves regardless OF our safety out Judging from me
past pave The way Tor making our sec.
lion second San Dumngo-and cuuly look on, ii they did
rejoice to the blood ot our mothers wives ana SIS
,es their native soil, did il give such doubtful
boon liberty such people as the blacks nave ever
democrat OF the Jellersonan school, and am firmly
impressed with The belief that the pelncncy Of our govern
depends It's cing administered In STREET accordance
with democratic principles and consent 10
the temporary aScendency OF the democratic party 10 union
with aooitionists With the good and true democrats
vi The North and Northwest, | am ready TO meet
brother meets brother; 10 stand with them shoulder
shoulder and contend for victory be standard bearer
whom he may, from wha, quarter he may only lei him
faithful The guarantees of the constitution and the
compromising enemy Of all disurganzcrs But must have
pretended friends in camp, who, while they "hal
brothers, would stab amber the filth rib Ii the true de-
mucracy alofI the flag of victory, better 1t
a in the dust than be upheld by the hands of those who
thei. neilous purposes would AS readily tram
pie IL under foot wave II 10 the breeze. believe speak
Of vi the democracy vi this State
when have sectional preferences and stand full
prepared give support the nominees of demo-
cratic convention properly constituted whether they reside
in the North the South the East or the West Many oi Us,
however entertain the opinion that under existing clTcum-
stances would be policy and productive OF the best
interests OF the party aud the country TO nave Northern
designated for the Presidency individually although
have personal preference could give my coria support
any of the distinguished gentlemen you have Named ei.
Their for the first second Office knowing, as do their In
teigence integrity and devotion 10 this whole county
viii not next be early enough 10 fix the time for
hnId The MACE
do think the people Of this State have as yet turned
their attention this For the kindly terms in which
you pleased speak Of person y accept my thanks
hope have the pleasure Of seeing you in Washington
Faithfully your obedent servant WM. r. King.
&. H. Donaldson, Esq.
JOHN a. EASTMAN WISCONSIN.
This gentleman sonn-law 10 VI. &. Darling, committee
man for that State writes that there who prefer
Houston first choice and number prefer him as first
after Gen. Dodge.
Fosp Du Lac, Wis, July % 1851.
DEAR Sir Your letter of tie 10th inst 10 my a,her-in
law NJ Z. Darling received by him Yesterday Justas he
starting Tor massachusetts, and he has requested me TO
answer it for him
The time and place Of holding the Democratic Ma
tiona Convention has been the subject OF considerable into
rest this State since the last convention and our people
generally expressed themselves rs favorable 10 Clhcln
natl as being the central and accessible point
As 10 the time convention, there Is not much una
nmity Could tell who would be the nominees, il were
ss difficult for Instance, if Gen. Houston is nonna led
nd many this State prefer him for first CHOICE and many
more prefer him first Gen D0!ge ii he Is the no.
ner the longer The campaign better but if other
il nominated shorter time will do as we'll think, how
ever that ou leading expect the convention In May or
early in June.
Our State Convention is to be holden September 10Th,
when shall choose delegates the National Convention
Yours, SC, joins A. EAsTMAS.
G.. Fl. Donaldson, Esq.
P S.Fur reliable Democrats in the western part Of this
State, refer you Ben C. E.sman Of Plat sviIlc and in
the Southern part 10 A. lnyat Smith, Of Jonesvie +.
DONALDSON
Mr.. Donaldson is tn; Texan member Of the National
Committee and appears 10 DC one OF The most straight or
ward and candid VI that body.
PHILADELPHIA, Arc Is, 1851.
DEAR GREER II received letter lrom Texas To-day
gently demanding my plantation and also
from H. Yoakum responding to plans had hoped 10
have further conference with you in relation to the con-
summation plans for the cal! OF the National Demo
cratic Convention you may well Issue The call at once
for the first Monday in June. From the tone Of our cores
pondence we have ample that the convention
will be with us and composed mostly OF Houston
will all opposition, aud secure our OBJECT In
regard all tests especially Land re-
form. Partly rc-aim the Baltimore PLATFORM without Of
tending our soil alles-who have pledged themselves IN
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