Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-09-17
Corre.pondence of the journal.
New PoRr, R. L.. Sept. 18th, 1852. !

though there are still here many of our Southern
those who reside in the cottages
We think the next two months the most delightful
portion of the year at this place; but those who
come here for " fun and gayety, begin to leave by
the first of September, and by the 18th are all away.
There has been an unusually large number OF VS.
iors here this season. more than ever before, am
informed and a great deal of visiting the White
Mountains from here.
Many political gentlemen from the South have no
doubt found it an agreeable town this summer who
did not think much about it before Gen:l Pierce
resides as we all know, at Concord, and that being
very convenient resting place for day or two, no
doubt many have availed themselves of the opportu
nity to call upon him and learn his opinions upon
the great issues of the day.
l learn from many Southern Wings who We're
lukewarm to Scott but had no idea of voting the
Democratic ticket have come, from an interview
with Gen. Pierce, fully resolved to support him tor
the Presidency. Of this number is Hon. Mr.. Lyons,
| of Virginia He went to Hillsborough and heard
the speeches, and the doings there, the 10Th
August and while in Concord, his return to Bos
ton, he met officer of the Army, friend of hls,
and native of Virginia. who invited him to 60 and
call Genl Pierce, to which he finally assented-
He told the officer referred to that he could not vote
for Gen. Scott and of course he could not vote the
Democratic ticket for he had been Wing always.
Fe was pleased to hear such just views upon the
slavery question expressed by all the Democratic
speakers at Hilsborough but for himself he should
remain quiet, and take part in the canvass
However, he would like to see General Pierce, and
they called and Mr.. Lyons remained some time with
the General and had long conversation upon the
questions of the day, The General being gentle
man who has principles to conceal but converses
freely with all who choose 10 approach him; giving
the views that he had on all occasions entertained
as well maintained, since he has been public
man he inspired Mr.. Lyons with such high opin-
ions of his sincerity and patriotism that he declared
in Boston, day or two after the interview, that he
should support Pierce and he should, when he re-
turned home publish his views in accordance with
this declaration.
The fact is no Southern gentleman who cares a
fig for the security Of Southern institutions and the
preservation of the Union but must give decided
preference to the Democratic candidate for the Pres
idency. ] am, as you know not partisan. I am
and always hope to be- Democrat know Gen]
n Pierce, and we'll acquainted with his opinions
and political principles; and it seems to me to be
the most ridiculous and amusing piece of humoug"
knew, to attempt to make him out free sole,
S OR aboliioaist. The next thing 10 it in obsrdty
would be to prove that he had always been WHO
high Tariff and Bank man.
) The General says himself, Often that the only per
81 Sona enemies he has, are free-soilers and abolition
4 lists and the reason is clear-he has always pursue
# them with marked hostility for, he says, the
, are traitors to the Constitution and the Union"
To put at rest forever the infamous SANDER of tn
ID New Boston speech, with all just men, who desi,
the truth, you need only state the facts in referenc
q TO General Pierce's agency in throwing oyerboar
ID the Democratic candidate for Governor, two wear
h ago, because it was found after his nomination. ,ha
n he had been writing to the free soers turorine e
e. viear to get their votes Pierce, who had twice
" thrice refused the nomination himself took til
lis stump in favor of new State Convention for r,
e. nomination 1t was called, and new man nom
!, mated in place of Atrood-ony three or four vote
d, being given for him.
a If any thing more is required to show the SOUND
e Of the Democratic party of New Hampshire an
$ of Gen. Pierce on the compromise question: woul
in like to have it pointed out to me.
There be doubt in the mind of any wei
informed man this subject and the weakness
attack is shown by the small abuse that is resorte
Ia to by many Wing papers for the want of real obje
p tons Why don't they combat his principles if the
are not sound J.? No harm will be done The PEI
pie will decide the matter about the End of Noyen
Der to satisfaction.
40 Mr.. Websters friends should certainly do him IL
- honor to show how bascly he has been treated
" think they will throw large vote in Massachusett
Yours very sincerely,
AS