The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-03-05


tines No He remains at home, novel sps stac!c ana
exhibited his good sense to his counrymen Winding
men who never sought nor declined ofRse. He wruld
say to the honorable gentleman from Florida that the
Baltimore convention would lay down platform, ana
would recommend this for the imitation Of the other
side daughter II tbs choice of the convention shall
fall on General Butler he will stand BY the platform Of
the party or not stand at ALL If he cannot approve the
resolutions which may be there adopted. he wiz rspu.
d!ate them, and stay at home Having disposed Of the
attacks of Mr.. Cabel he proceeded to notice va
responsible author 1t il said that Genera Butler is
afree seller and the particular candidate of that party
agreement with that factien he would forfeit the con
dence Of every honest In the Of the demo-
cracy Of he branded all the charges false
the hearts In whose morbid instincts they engen
dered. General Butler Glands where he has ever
sooda State rights democrst-aud his character rolls
back the tide Of eaumny az tho rock repe. tho ocssa
action Of her convention is the commentary. He had
answered the gentleman from Floriada, and he would
against whom they have hurled their random accus.
tions The character Of General Butler Is pure and
wholly incorruptible. have been defending the gentle
against whig attacks-it becomes my Disagree
ebo duty to reply to those from democratic sources M
such be called which traduoe the bst Of names
The wings are in trouble and the democrats In
for this is the fact that the Democratic Reve hereto
fore not psItizsn paper, but periodio. supposed
tho principle Of finance and government in the
sense of the democratic party, has made the attack
The January number article which has been
extensvely circulated tho substance OF which s that
no man who has been long distinguished for his charac
ter and services in his party ia M tor the Presidency
that those who born shortly after the revolution
good men, but their principles denounced as old
fashioned and they are stigmstized old foges and
unqualified to suit the present times that no
trammsled by the events Of ON anterior era, should
bs selected for forth the Presidency; that new man, with
nation. This has been considered attack on near-
y all the democratic candidates for the Presidency
ties particulariies whom the editors would take Off
heads se'iatim Consequently the February number
contains gross and personal article teeming with mis-
representations and denunciatisns of who do
nocrats before the editors we're born Now to tho
question Of progress spoken Of Iproes to be tho friend
rs'iona, but mot. no. wild aud rsvolu siousry
Of our forefathers, and put upon tho fulcrum
Young America, which would turn the world upside
the constitution want to progress by ameliorating
the coIdion Of the people by just and equal laws and
mocIacy, because they have always held TO them.
ON here to make charge assault but to speak in
friendship and warning on behalf Of nine enhs Of the
democracy and TO that this assault must be stopped
will give brief history There gen tleman able,
full OF talent and capacity who went to Kentucky on
political pilgrimage latt fall drive Gen Butler from
his native soil, by attempting to fastsn public edum
upon him but, meeting with deiea like those who at
tempted to drive McGregor from his heath he bought
stated Any man whg or democrat, has a right TO be
candidate for any Office. and should be blamed
for the indicretion Of bis friends understand the
individuals who aie assae5 Butler Cass Buchanan,
and Houston, coverty and by name Dougas is except
ed towsrds whom the editor is parti ,uary friendly
MIR RcHAEpsON.-I wish TO say in this c)nue,tion
that 20 far Judge Douglas Is concerned he has no
interest in or control the Deucc, Rest He is
not responsible for anything whiea appears in the pape
except over bis own signature l know Judge Douglas
depyecates those assaults They are made in O demo
cistic psper, on democratic His object and with
that We may have harmony, peace, ana good feeling
among the entire party He believes, US do that tns
ptrpetuty OF Institutions depends hs success, Of
tbe democratic party and that by division cannot
promote its success.
SIR BREcKfHRIncE Il gra,ded to hear the general
tatenert. will for the purpose Of enabling tbs gen
tleman wipe away the foundation of ill feeling Ask
another question, to put Judge Douglas right. some
nemen members OF Congress loug after January
number appeared, iisned an article recommending
pies FOX distribution ask whether 1T the time Judge
Douglas had cent out the January number had seoa
It?
Mr. RrcBARDsos Not previous to the paper in ths
January nunter 30 far rs Judge Douglas concerned
be knew nothing OF what would appear 10 the January
number tall he saw II in the papers Mr. Pe,s formerly
0,stine ushcd member OF this House. told hin, that
violent attack would appear in the January number
General Butler Judge Douglas did all he coult TO pre-
vert the assault his object being to promots harmony
In the democratic party.
Nr BREcKENRipGE was glad to hear thr statement and
In the course Of his remarks with reference the caum
mics on General Butler said |. game that couad
md ought not to succeed,
Mr. CAssLL made further explanations a. to his own
couIfe
MIR BRrcKrrRlror having concluded
Mr CAMfBsLL, OF Ohio, obtained the floor, and Rad
scarcely commenced his remarks in favor of the bill
under consideration, when he yielded the aoor for
motion that the committee rise, which prevailed.
THE BOUNTY ATc, ETC.
The bill explanatory Of the Bounty Land law having
bee returned from tho Senate which disagreed wd the
House, the amendment striking out all but the irst
Commit 'ee Of Co Inference was appointed
Several bills were introduced by members when the
House adjourned
From the souah.
'ALL OF A RAILROAD BRIDGE-TEN MEN INJURED
INTERESTING FROM TEXAS AND MEX,co-AFFR&Y
BE1wEEN A TENNESSEE EDITOR AND LEGISLATOR
MR.. TooMBs-HoRRlBLE MURER, ETC
BnTlaosf March A, 1862.
On Monday last, the bridge being erected over the
Roanoke river, by the seaboayd and Roanoke Railroad
Company, way precipita,jng ten Of the workmsn
nto the river, injuring all Of them severely.
The southern mail as late as due, is received, by
Fhich learn that the steamship Mexico, with TEXAS
a'es TO the goth. had arrived at New Orsans
The Texas Legislature had adjourned, having fyst
passed bill In both houses, approprating 100000 for
he erection Of a State house
The United States circuit Court at Brownsville TeIss
has adj urned after ndictng Captain MoLean Captain
NheIt, Jack Everett and ID. J Caravsjal
Indian deprees stiops continued Lieutenant Calhoun
pursusd party Of Indians killed one and recovered
quantity Of stolen property.
party of California enigrants hsd been attacked by
Indians, and several were severely wounded
An sfTsy took place at San Antonio on The night OF
lbe l1th, between party Of Germans and some Meai
cans wDfcn fesulted In the ueatn OF fniIp
The ofcers Of ths Mexico report the steamship Tenny
or Brazos badly aground the east breakers ut the
south West Pass.
Me xican dates to the 18th February have been ,c
,eiyed The Chamber Of Deputies have requested the
to lay before them project protect
ing In the hsrber Of Vera Cruz from storms and 10
facilitate the discharge Of cargoes.
The post office ct Guadalsjara has been robbed Of
Sc C00
French brig wa lost in storm at Tuspan, with II
ives
W. have news from the Mexican Boundary Con.
n lesou, stating that Mr. Bartlett was ct Maxatlan
waiting conveyance to San Francisco. General conds
The Mexican Commissioner, who accompanied Mr.
Bartlett in search Of provisions died at Arispa the
lqth Of December He was great favorite with the
uericans. Fifty Of the Mexican escort were LEFT Ill
NJ santa Cruz.
6aht courred at Nashville last week, between Gen.
editor Of tho Banner, and Mr. Brabson, amem
Der Of the Leglature. Pistols used, but neither
War injured Both were arrested.
Msjor Heirs publishes in the New Orleans Delta sharp
reply to John o. Rves' attack upon him.
Col G, b. Maury United States army, died at New
orleans the 23d February
Mr. r. Toombs member Of Congress from Georgia, is
detained at home by . severe inasposition.
The mail stage was upset at Goldsboro', North Caro-
Ina, tuesday. The driver was fatally injured. Mr..