The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-05-26
itp0RTANT POLITICAL MOVEMENT

l-EOR AN L Full HEAL NOV EN- EN-.
TIE New York Herald publishes the follow
i.s letter from MIR. Scott, of this city, with the
replies of several prominent Democrats, which
wacopy in order that our readers may keep
posted in the political events of day:
WASHINGTON, May "a, 1852.
Robt. 6. Scott, of Richmond Va, last week
addressed letter 10 several of the prominent
democratic candidates for the Presidency, re,
q4esiing to know their opinions as regards the
Compromise measures, and, if elected, whether
they would veto any bill, should it he passed
by Congress, repeating or impairing the work
iEg of the Fugitive Slave Law.
The following is copy of Mr.. SCOTS let
TEL
RICHMOND, Va, May II, 1852.
A short fortnight will scarcely elapse before
the convention of delegates of the Democratic
party, from every State in the Union, will as
sen;ble al Baltimore to nominate two of our
most worthy and distinguished statesmen 10 be
voted for as President and Vice President of the
nation. Your name has been associated with
the proposed nomination, and will, most proba-
bly,, be presented 10 the Convention, as it al.
ready has been to the country, for its favor and
support. Marked as has been your past poll
teal life, by fearless frankness and devotion
&c the great principles OF the Democratic party,
take leave TO inquire OF you-f you should
Ue nominated by the Convention, and elected
10 The Presidency by the peopie-in your ad-
Illustration of The government will you sus-
ta.a, and, by every means in your power, en-
force aud have executed, in all their parts, the
various acts OF Congress constituting what is
Known as the Compromise, and especially the
eEdclEents of thar law relating TO the recap
t-Fe by their owners of fugitive slaves? And
again, whether, should you be elected Presi-
deai OF the United States, YOU would discoun-
tenaHce, by every proper means, all attempts
to.G'sturb or change the provisions Of that law,
whereby those provisions might be made less
e"7ciual for securing TO the people of the
SoCta their constitutional rig hts Ill the posses
e.o2 and enjoyment Of their slave property
aud should, unfortunately, bill be passed by
Congress, modifying or changing the law re-
tai-ed to, 50 US 10 impair its present valuable
e.aciments, would you, as president of the
Republic, veto any such bill 1t is due to can
doCl to inform you that reply to this is de-
s.led before the meeting of the Baltimore Con-
Y7-;!On, and when received, is intended for
dedication. and that copy OF this will be
Sent to every other gentleman whose name
has been mentioned in connection with the no.
Diration. ROBERT G. SCOTT.
70 the above, Gen. Houston replied, under
CAFE OF the 2lst INST, that he voted for all the
measures embraced IN the COMPROMISE bill,
seveTaiIy, and he has since seen no cause To
Change his views. He declares that he would
net hesitate to veto any bill impairiGg the law
ioi 'ae protection OF the constitutional rights
"ElcE guarantee 10 the people Of the South the
possession and enjoyment OF theIr slave prop
eTIy.
Gen. Cass writes to-day, declaring his ac
qllescence IN all the Compromise measures
lie expresses the opinion that II would be the
GUY oi Presidentt0 veto any bull that weak
eAet or impaired the fulflment OF the constitu
uoHai obligation to deliver up fugitive slaves,
as enforced by the Fugitive Slave law. He
declares the sacrifices OF individual opinion, in
opposition to any OF The Compromise measures
to be duty every good citizen owes his
county and the preservation of the Union.
Judge Dough as also writes today. He ad-
| Netts 10 his past public career, as showing his
CpIAiOhs as 10 the Compromise measures, and
/ GAYS MS views have undergone 10 change
lie Goes Tot hesitate to state expressly, that IL
IL Inc duty OF every true American 10 oppose
zee repeal or modification OF the Fugitive
aS-''e law, that would impair the ulhIment OF
E.e constitutional obligation on that SUBJECT
etEe would not yield the patronage OF the
E1'ef"ment TO influence the Legislature on
Al u any other subject.
1 Col. w. K Ring. Of Alabama, writes laat he
a4,aesers IN The compromise. he regards
Fugitive Slave law, nnt in tue light OF or
Nay legislation but that il is TO carry out
HoH-tiiuuonai guarantee, and the President
MI TO negative any act the effect Of which
HllG be u impair or weaken its efficiency.
k4niel y. Dickinson, OF New York, has re.
" that he aequiesees in all the Compro.
measures but thai he is not candidate
3he Presidency, having long since express
eApreierence for distinguished Statesman.
Cass.) He considers il the duty of the