Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-09-03

the f.
Abolition SANDERS against Gen. Pierce circulated by
Southern newspapers after they have ceased to find any
warrant from common sense, any justification in
mon decency.-J0Hrnat.
If the above is intended apply the Herald pro-
nounce it false-Heratd.
1t is for the Heralds feelings to assure it
whether or not the cap fits, and whether it has
right to wear it; and for the people to decide be-
tween upon the deceney and propriety of the Alb
clifton onset against Gen Pierce. in which deep
ly regret to see the erald bear part, which is
worthy of its standing Southern newspaper.
Of one thing, however, the Herald may rest con-
tent. Such mode of reply as it has adopted is we'll
calculated to fix and strengthen the charge which it
is intended to repel. 1t neither weaken it nor
do it away, and its employment goes far to
strengthen the fusion made in the same article
from which the extract in the Herald is TAKEN to the
effect that the brains have been efecually knocked
out of the SANDER and its propagators to share
in the misfortune whenever they touch it.
81 have had occasion to say heretofore, that
would not support any man for the Presidency who
does not believe slavery to be an unmitgated evil
and who will not use all the power which the Con-
stitution and laws may place in his hands for its
overhrow.-John Fan Buren, at Syracuse IN 1913
urhen he opposed Gen. Glass; the candidate of the Dem
ocraic pnrty.
John Van Buren,, of New York, entered into a his
tory of the compromises He expressed his belief
that the constitution secured the ri ht of the south
7 to fugtves, and that the constitution must
be lived up to.--Repo,t Of Dir. Yam Burens speech
the recent Pierce and King jubilee at HVlsboro', Neu
Hampshire
The difference will be thus seen between the same
man acting in opposition to the National Democrat
c party, and acting with it and it will be seen ats
glance whether Pierce has gone to the Free Sellers
) or the Free Sellers to Pierce. he Fugitive Slave
Law is the only part of the Compromise schema
) which enter into future politics; and in becom
: ing supporter of Gen. Pierce, Van Buren, become
a supporter of the Fugitive Slave Law The full
report of John Van Burens speech is strong and EN-
phatic upon this point.
Ssg~Amoag the letters read at the late Democrat
, ic Mass Convention at Hillsboro', New Hampshire
is the following from Daniel S. Dickinson of Ne,
. York, statesman who went into retirement rattle
= than sacrifice his national principles or abate on
jot little of the high ground which he had take
in defence of the rights of the South, while mem
> Der of the United States Senate:
y BINGHAMPToN, Aug. 16, 1852
e My Dear Sir-Your obligng note, inviting me, i
e behalf of the Democratic State Committee of Ne
Hampshire, to attend and address grand mass cor
venton of the democracy to be held at HilIsboro tn
birth place of Gen. Pierce, the 10Th instant, wa
IS duly received.
it The invitation would have been accepted wit
IS alacrity but for the following reasons -
!. On my return from public to private pursuits
engaged in the business of my profession, and its d.
mand upon my time seldom enables me to abser
d myself from its incidental duties.
o. | need not say, | trust, that it would afford m
20 great satisfaction at all times, and especially nov
" to commune with the democracy of the Granite Sta
upon the aspect of political affairs so suspicious Fl
d the cause in which we engaged. son of Ne
l. England myself should certainly experience muc
# qualification in meeting my brethren upon occ
sion which promises to be replete with interest
g An admrer of bold and manly national doctrine ar
the sworn enemy of sectarianism and fanaticsm
# any and every form, would gladly exchange CO..
: gratulations with the sons of New Hampshire upt
10 the vigorous constitutional tone of the democrat
he platform ana upon the designation of of the
r. own number, whose history up to the standa
of democratic statesman, for the highest earth
honors A hearty despiser of Office seekers, wou
fain point with triumphant pride to who in
voluntary retirement from public affairs is sought
OF the American people, that they might wreath h
nc brow with their choicest laurels But, being unab
to attend, / can only convey my kind regards to n
democratic friends, and thank you sincerely for 20
n complimtary remembrance.
!. 4 have the honor to be, with high considerable
= -s Your friend and fellow citizen,
10 d. S. DICKINSON.