The New York herald., 1851-08-22

VIM. X. kimball, and Hon. G. Z. Sswal
Geo. X. Shaw, Esqs., Oldtown
all Of Paris. WALDO COUNTY.
Col. l.. Strickland, Liv- J G. Dokerson, Belfast.
ermore. Hon. L. h. Smart,
S, z; Andrews, Bucks uta Camden T,... r,o,,
]. Walker, Lowell, do. fort.
Hon. T.. l.. Osgood, PI;cATAQUIS COUNTY.
Fryeburg. A. X z. Gray, Fox
Mark P. Smith, Nor croft.
A. Black, South Paris. John c. Talbot, Lu-
FRANKLIN COUNTY bee.
Hon. Moses Sherburn, YORK COUNTY
Phlips Hon. g. l.. Bennett,
Hon. Samuel Belcher, Parsonfeld.
Pennington. Hon. c. X. Aver, Cor
Hon: William Tripp, nish.
Wilton. Joseph Leland, Saco.
Hon. ID. Merritt, Jay.
The above are all efficient working men, aud ever
ready to do service for the national democracy an
are net confined to any clique, but go for the
great good Of the party and country.
hope to hear from you again soon. Believe me,
my dear sir, in the bonds Of Union wide democ
racy, your friend, and obedient humble servant,
c. Ii. Donaldson, Esq. CHARLES ANDREWS.
JOHN W. FoRNEY
This gentleman, Editor of the Pennsylvania,
pledges the keystone State to cooperate with Iowa.
as they the 'only two States that say they
never gave way to sectionalism;'' upon which he
utters a fervent ejaculation. He places no conf
dence upon Hallett, fro the equivooal position he
has occupied in regard to coaliiionizing with the
abolitionsts
PHILADELPHIA. July 8, 1851.
My DEAR SIR:-I do not know when the National
Executive Committee will meet, nor, Of course,
when ard where the National Convention will as
semble. though, presu ne, it will be in May of
1852, and at Baltimore. b. +. Hallett, ESQ.,, of
Boston, is the Chairman Of our committee; and 1t
is two years and more since | heard from him.
Iowa and Pernsy lvania are the only two States
that can say they never gave way. to sectionalsm
May they always act together, Yours truly,
n. Greer, Esq. JOHN w. foRHEY
GILBERT HATHAWAY.
Mr. Hathaway, the Indiana member Of the COM
mttee, writes from New York that his State would
prefer " central point and is anxious for an
interview
New YORK July Il, 1851.
DEAR SIR Yours Of the 10th instant, in rela-
ton to the time Of holding the next Democratic
Convention, reached me on yesterday.
Wishing to say more to you than it would be
convenient to write, | called at - street this
morning, and am sorry did not find you in.
left Indiana several months ago, and have not
had an opportunity Of conversing With the democ-
racy OF that state since that time; but | think
may safely say that they would be in favor OF hold
ing the convention at central point, say Gin in.
natl, and as early as May next.
Ishould be glad to see you upon this subject, if
A. bshf Es to hsgns1ar
Il. S.-Pease let me know when Mr. Treat ar
riyes, should | not see you before. G.. IL.
GENERAL T.. r. v. WRIGHT.
Mr. Wright, the New Jersey committeeman,
halls Donaldson's admission as member Of the
committee as fervently as Mr.. Andrew Of Maine.
He goes for fully" discussing the me rits Of our
men'-wishes to know the views Of the democracy
Of Texas, as to canddates-and is for the nomi-
nation OF thorough Union Ian, If defeated or
successful.
HUDsoN Co. Court House, July I6, ISL.
DEAR SIR;-lour favor has just been re :eived,
several days subsequent to its date.
was advised Of the deeease OF the Hon. MIR. iuf-
man, but had, until your letter was received,
lntimation Of the appointment f his successor upon
the committee. Although have not the honor of
your personal acquaintance, from your high reputa.
ton Us a democrat, am happy 70 extend 70 you
the hand offellowship as eo-worker in the good
old republican ranks. - p
Since the receipt Of your letter have had little
opportunity for CONSULTATION With our friends here
abOuts. However, am fully persuaded that the
convention should meet as early as the last Mon
day in May There is nothing lest, in my judgment,
in having the merits Of our men and principles fully
discussed, and the experience OF the pass confirms
me in this opinion.
AS to the iocrs, perhaps there is no place that
could be ramed more acceptable to the democracy
Of New Jersey than Baltimore. II is sufficiently
central for all practical purposes, and easy Of
cess Besides, the presence Of a national conven-
ticn hBs tendency 20 stimulate our brethren in
that democratic stronghold. Upon your return I
should be pleased to hear further from you. IL Is
essential 60 have meeting Of the committee, at
early day, in order to give the requisite direc-
tiers and make suitable preparations Tor the
coming camraign. WhassS you upon this branch
Of the case
What are the views Of the democraoT Of your re-
gion Of country, as respects the canGidatesl |
hold that none but a thorough going Union man
cen receive my vote or support. You may depend
uionii The fcs viii &C dis.r city ORA sn, and sug-
gtstong OF expciicncy, no tcrg5r Of loss 0f power,
Z d n faf %
u from tie pathway CT correct principles. or mako
falter in the 'arport OF our constitutional rights
Here we staId Ia New Jersey, aud Il viii adyrd me
much happircss TO know thai tho pst-iotic men Of
Texas are ready to march eide By side With us in
the coming contest Pc pleased, sr, @ ac,ep; my
assurances Ct regard. Your very obeiient scryaut,
G. IL Doralds3u, Esq T. X. Y. wRisHr
oEs IA&Es q. c6NwAscr2, o. SC.
This gentleman. member Of TIE committee, pre-.
frs Baltimore a. The place, ard Jans az the time
or the asst m bling Of the convention. Bu. Gen e..
thinks "the days Of the Federal Union are nun.
bered." lie sresks Of the wonderful progress Of
the disunion movement throughout the south. ani
bis letter s ertiltdto careful and dlspassiona.e
reruso, as showing the feeling which southern
politicians evirce a. the pressl. crisis Of national
affairs. Il will be seen that be believes that before
,he Assembling Of tAe convention, South Carolina
will have seeded from the Urion usiesstbe ni,irna
ium which be lays down is aces Pied by The coming
Congress- His views n ~ be taken a: the index OF
public sentiment IN south arolna
SorTH IsLAsD. GEJEGrr5Fy Sc,
JAY II. l.jl
DEAR Sg2,-Your letter of 2-th June was duly
received The lorE delay &C my answer was occa.
sioned by NJ having attack oil fever followed by
tie ilrtss q one Oh ny child-en, whose life was
lcrg d.'poircd Of Having ,aYs shown you that
titIe vas Intentional ne gl.et On ny part pro-
cetd TO answer your query. ] tLi4k Baltimore the
uCst suitable place FOR toe assembling of the de-
moCra ic National Convention. and early In June a
pCrer time for the ASSEMBLING OF the convention.
would myself prefer any time Ia June to May
did ! exrect tc be again nember. But in my
opinion, the days Of the Fedora, Unon are num-