New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-03-06


CARRoLLToN, KY, Jan. 81, 1852
DEAR STA: inclose you the proceedings
of the Democratic Convention, held a. Frankfort
on the Ssh inst, which il was my intention to have
done as soon as received them, but was prevented
by the freezing up Of the Ohio which destroyed all
OF our mail facilities for near three weeks The
resolutions speak for themselves and il is only me-
cessary for me to say that they were submitted to
ms entire What sS
likely to nave upon myself politically, did not
pause to inquire. II is sufficient for that they
in strict accordance with my own opinions opinions
not of day. nor lightly entertained, and, therefore,
not likely to be changed nor neutrality-suspicious.
too, in which the American people feel deep in
terest, and Therefore proper to be made known. In
new nor in the slishtest degree az with that
rPi.is ~ cnnniiiston which seems likely to pervade
every seen0n OF the Union. While the hrst and
second resolutions express, in bold and unmistakabe
language, what the people of Kentucky believe to
DO their constitutional rights In relation to the all.
engrosslDg issues growing out of the institution of
slavery, STILL by the third resolution, the Convention
resolves that "the people Of Kentucky wU abide by,
and MAINTAIN, all the late acts Of Congress knorn as
the Compromise Measures" as final settlement of
all the questions embraced in those acts. II her
opinions should be deemed extreme it but serves to
prove how much Kentucky is ready TO yield In the
spirit OF compromise. Every days experience but
serves to convince me, more and more, of the wis
dom and patriotism of the great men who brought
about those healing measures II Is as though Q
great national altar had been erected in our midst,
on which every lover of our common country is in
vited to lay his Offering OF peace and to offer up his
prayers for the perpetuy OF our Union and the con-
tnuance Of those inestimable blessings which we
enjoy under its protection.
The territorial question, although one OF much
importance is, fortunately, from its very nature,
destined to be one OF short duration. In few years
wild territories will all become popuOus States
and each State settle within its own borders the
question Of slavery by constitutional enactments that
Rone can question In the meantime, the rights
whether real or imaginary of the contendina par
ties, will remain unmpaired. Let u.s. then, wait on
time, with the full assurance that He whose march
is tracked by the depopuation of kingdoms and EN-.
pres In me olden East, will bring healing on his
wing to the young West.
The Fugitive Slave law, with the entire South is
one of most vital importance. The people of Ken
tucky are more interested In 1t than those of any
other State, and their delegates at Frankfort have
properly marked, with much emphasis the necessity
Of It's strict enforcement. This we think we have
constitutional right to demand of the Ganeral Gov
eminent. Kentucky does not make this demand in
wantonness, nor for herself alone nor yet for the
South, but for the entire Union for the people of
Kentucky honestly believe that upon the faithful
execution OF that law the peace the prosperity and
the int gritty Of the Union-all are siaked.
The compromise measures will In all probability,
be added 10 the Democratic platform Of lS4e as
hey have been endorsed by most Of the Democratic
Conventions in the Union. Whether this be done or
not, every candidate for the office OF President will
stand pledged to support them.
My native State has done me the honor through
its Convention, to recommend me to the favorable
consideration Of the National Convention. 10 be
held IN June next Without such recommendation
had resolved that, with my own consent my name
should not be presented to that body. Acting on
this determination, have. until few days past,
answered none Of the many political! letters re-.
ceiyed from other States, which you will please
scctpt as nay apology for thaying replied yours
SIN, the SIMPLE fact that we NET together on .
crowdes steamboat, and breakfassed At a crowded
hoteI, wnere NOS one word was uttered by either
mat might net, for sueht l care, have been pro-
Claimed In the market place, connected with anoth-
Pohtlcai fricnds, have dared to commit the overt
sct OF infimaiing your preference for myself,
other gentlemen who are presumed to occupy pre-
ciseIy Inc same political position that DO, have, II
seems Afforded sufficient grounds with certsin WI.
tefs Tor Newspapers 10 charge upon corrupt In
trisue to secure the vote Of the free soil party
90 not refer to this report for the purpose Of mark
Ing lss fasisy-that you know full wen Ny pur-
pose Is 10 point distinctly the course have ae.ed
upon, and intend to adhere to. I have nothing 20
DO WIN The hopes and expectations tina. usually
ehter mo PRESIDENTIAL canvass. They are natu-
Esl and when based on merit and ftn sss not blame.
able SIS enough for me to say that will not min
ls'er to them In the slightest degree II Is my wish
to stand perfectly aoof from the contest and suffer
pubic opinion to suffer itself prize the Character
OF Gentleman much higher than tas Office of Pres
iGent
have now given you my views briefly, but trust
Win suiheient cleanezs, and beg that YOU will act
precisely az you would have done had YOU kno vn
mem IN advance. Whatever your course mar be,
am ssusted u Will be dictated By your seEse of
HGns ana VIII Ia no degree disturb my part that
friendship which srev up between us when school.
boys toeethsr, and has travelled with u thus far
through hie, and 70 which had the vanity TO be.
nefe' am indebted 70. that preferences to which
nas oeen assigned very different and much less
honorable motive
To WIN 9, hIsh regard truly yySnr I friend,
The folio wing are the resolutions referred 10 BIZ
Gen. Butler:
Rtsoised That the Congress Of the United s.se, has
no power 10 eoaIol regulate interfere the iasilu