Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1852-03-09

! 80. f Con Butler. 1t presented fair occasion for ice
I,,.,cn uf MISUNDERSTANDING in tic Democratic ranks,
md is calculated have good effect We are Opposed To
nonc Of the Democratic candidates named for the fsi-
cncv and a support III" Baltimore nominee, whoever he
&C. We are pledged 10 more and against none; ana VIZ
think 1t aimportant that where difficulties exist IN JUL
party they should be freely aad frankly cSF'cu .: "o
champions Of the several candidates. In spi' OF hhueS
and friendship 90 that the people may have u'l hsor'a'o'
10 enable them 10 make up 1lcif 'h'his pun ~ " 7
of The Baltimore Convention.
ia ,,nr,hv Of remark that Cen Buffers manly avnwul
+, IN broht conrss with the nou.committalism Of Cen
Scot, Mr. Cabcl Of Florida, who had reflected upon Gen.
Bu,ler us inean candidate, compelled t" admit utter
Mr. Breckenrid.cs speech: that Gen. +. had set himself
ah,: and lie only regretted that Gen. Scott The pfohaDic
Whn Presidential candidate, had not pursued The same
manly and honorable course.
cENrpu RITZ Frs LETTER TO MIR. BLAIR
rha EInwino letters were read by AIR. BRFckESH!p6E III
the Honsc Of Representatives on Thursday:
~ CaRRoLlTos, KES-ucKy, Fen. 6, 1852.
NJ, sig was quite sick Louisville and still too
unw 10 answer your letter in such manner us could
wsh have therefore concluded 10 send you copy OF one
written weeks since to r. Bali Esq, bn' mol ior
warded for The stated. lpn will please compare
them and hand the original 10 Mr. Blair. think probable
this letter na answer your purpose as WE'LL or better than
INV can write. it is the only one have written 10
any ono of The Frecso party and is full statement OF all
thai has ever taken place between u.s. do not wish pub
ished but you al liberty I" show II TO any ore you
nease OF thing be fully assured that whatever support
may receive from that any other quarter WIN DC WIN
ou the slightest condition. either express or IMPLIED on my
With high regard, truly your friend, 80
| Hon. J. {. BREcKESnDoE.
| CAaaoLLTnS, KY, January 81, 1852.
DEAR SIR enclose you the proceedings OF the Demo-
cratic Convention held Frankfort tie sih instant, which
il was ny intention have done SO soon as received them,
but prevented by The freezing up OF the ONO which &c
stroyed all mail facilities for three weeks. The
solutions sneak for themselves; and it Is only necessary for
me 10 say they submitted 10 me before they were
acted upou 5y the convention and my entire apprn5a
ZION What ccc. they are likely have upon myself pnIt-
caly did pause 10 inquire. II IS suhcient Tor me that
they nrc in strict accordance with my own opnions-opn
ions not of day. lightly entertained and therefore
likely to be changed abandoned; opinions too in which
the American people feel deep interest," and therefore proper
therc is nothing new not the slightest degree with
that spirit OF Cancellation which seems Kely TO pc"ate every
section OF the Union While the first and second resolutions
eynress in bold and unmstakcablc language what the pco
pe of kentucky believe 10 bc their constitutional rights in
relation all eng1ossng issues growing out OF Tie i"sti
tuition slavery; still, by the third resolution, the conren
ton resolves that people Kentucky will abide by ard
maintain all the late Of Congress known as the Com
promise measures, final settlement Of all the questions
embraced in those acts.
If her OPINIONS should be deemed extreme but
provo how much kentucky is ready yield in the spirit Of
compromise Every days experience but TO convince
me- more and more, Of the wisdom and patriotism OF Tho
srso, men who brought about those healing Its
as though great national altar had been erected III midst
on which every lover Of common country is invited 10
lay his Offering OF peace ana to oer up his prayers Tor the
Unon and The continuance OF The lnesi-
Unable blessings which enjoy under its protection.
The Territorial question, although one OF mach impor-
lance fortunately from It's nature destined 10 be
Of short Duration. In few years our wild Territories will all
become popuous States and each State will settle within
its own borders the question OF slavery by constitutional
cnac,rncns that question. In The timc the
rights whether real imaginary ri the conteEdne parties
will remain nnimpallcd. Let US, then wait on tmc. with
the full assurance that He whose march is tracked by the
desoatiGn o kingdoms and empires in the Ocn East will
! bring "heaug in His wings 10 the young West
The Fugitive Slave law, with the entire South is one Of
most vital Importance. The people OF kcncy are more in
tecstet in than ,husc OF other State aud their dele
gates Frankfort haze properly Marked with much crna-
Sis the necessity Of It's strict enforcement lhi5 We think
We have constitutional right to demand OF the General
| Government. Kentucky does not make Ibis demand in
anonness for herself acGc nor yet for the South hu,
Tor entire Union for the people Of Kentucky honestly
peace the prosperity, and The integrity OF the u"oa al"re
! s,aked.
The Compromise will, in all probability b. ai
ded 10 the Democratic platform Of lS4S they have been
endorsed by The Democratic Conventions in The
Union Whether this be done not, every candidate for
the office OF President will! stand pledged supper: them
My native Stale has done me the honor through its Con.
vcnion recommend 10 The favorable consideration Of
tho National Convention be held in June next. Without
such Recommendations had resolved that, with own
consent my should no, be presented 10 thai body
Acting Ills determination. have, until within few
DAYS mast none the political letters received
other States which you will please accept my apology for
not having replied yours S The simple fact that We met
tareher on crowded steamboat and beakascd together al
crowded hotel where not ono word was uttered BY either
that mah not for augh have been proclaimed in the
connected with another most astounding lact
that on and Of your political friends have dared TO
commit the of inmang your preference i' my
self over other oclmen who presumed 10 occupy precise
Iy the same political position that do, have, IL seems, altord-
ed sufficient grounds with certain writers Tor newspapers
to calue upon US corrupt intrigue 10 secure the vote
Of the Free Soil part? 90 not refer 10 ms lepoti
for tic purpose Of marking its fasy that you know fnii
we'll My purpose is to rGin! "a' distinctly Inc conISs
TO do with hopes and expectations that usually enter
Into Presidential Tilcy are natural and, when
u,ed on lacri, and fitness hanahle. is enough for
In Al
degree. my wish 10 stand perfectly alool from inc con-
test and suffer public opinion to form Itself prize the
character gentleman much higher than the Office OF Pre-
have now given you M views briefly but trust with
sufficient clca!ness and beg that you will act precisely as
you would have done had you known them in advance
Whatever may be, I'm satisfied thal WI!
be dictated by your sense Of right ana VIII In no degree ds
ub my part that friendship which grew up between us
when schuoboys together and has travelled with us thus
far through m which had tho vanity to believe and
still believe Indicated for tina, preference To when mas
assgnc very different and much Less honorable mo-
tive.
With hga 'egar4 ,rn!y your friend, ,,,.,,,,,
ToF. =. BLAZE Esq
The following the resolutions Of the Kentucky Demo
cratic Convention relating niton. TOPICS which
ferrcd TO in Gen. Buffers letter:
l. Resolved That Tic Congress OF The United States has
control regulate Interfere with tho institution
of slavery ~ il exists in any Ct the States
.. Resolved, That Congress has power 10 prohibit
citizen OF any of the States where slavery exists by anhor
iy Of law from cgrang with aud holding his slaves and
inabit!Dg any cr!ury acquired by The blood and treasure
Of the whole people. and held by The United States for tie
benefit OF all the States.
3. Resolved That will abide by and maintain the scv
cal recently passed by the Congress OF the United
States, known the compromise measures final settle
Of questions which threatened the harmony and incg
rity Of The Union and that will not submit
violation Of The principles OF the compromise acts and
especially thai which proposes TO surrender in obedience 10
the Constitution fugitive Sa YES 10 their Legitimate owners
We require Of the general go uernment prompt and faithful
execution Of this aw, i'll its letter and spirit.
4. Resolved That the glcaion the
the purpose of improvement upon objects merely local
and national is unconstitutional and tends 10 en-
travagant II not corrupt sc of public means.
s. Resolved, That the democracy OF Kentucky opposed
any innovation upon the principles of the Tariff of 646
and especially su0sn ton of specific instead Of the al
raiorea principle embraced in that
SOME AWFUi. DISCLOSURE.
The Petersburg IntelIgencor urges
the Wing State Convention the lih Apri-because