The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-08
Interesting Political Intelligence.


LETTER FROM GEN FRANKLIN PIERCE.
The following letter from the democratic candi-
date for the Presidency was addressed to the Phia-
dephians, in reply to an invitation to participate
with them in the celebration OF the national indie
pendence on the 9Th inst -
CoNconp N. H., June 30, 1852
Gentlemen There many reasons Why it would
be peculiarly gratifying TO toaccept your kind invita-
ton and the next anniversary OF Independence
nation. in Philadelphia
wherever American citizen is found the recur-
Of that day. whether upon his own upon TO-
reign soil his thoughts nsinctiyeiy turn to the
Grated locality Of the most sublime spectacle presented
in the history Of and his heart beats quick
and warmer for his country and most earnestly
for the denthra nent OF the oppressed where
his free glance is turned toward Independence Hail.
The suggestions of severe prudence may, for the
ment be less controlling but it is well that orce in
every year full latitude be given to the IMPULSES that
gush out and the generous ardor that glows for the firm
establishment of constitutional liberty throughout the
world 1t Is well that recount the sacrifices which
this glorious Union with all its multiplied and multiply
ing blessings, purchased 1t is we'll that in the
midst Of congratulation. remember that in the
weakness of our infancy people not only words Of
cheering were sent the to greet but upon
its bosom borne shores hearts to
and arms to strike How the cherished memories Of the
noble dead Of other lands whose blood mingled with that
Of our fathers in the struggle that followed the Declara
ton the anniversary of which you
come throngng with the grey dawn OF that general ub
lee SO may they come So will they ever come
while We are faithful to the constitution true to mis-
seended to u.s.
Independent Of the inspiring associations to which
have adveIed it would be pleasant to participate in the
national festival in Philadelphia should
numerous friends whose acquaintance enoyeda at Wash
ington many years ago and more perhaps for whom
field Of vice. to which so Of your citizens
called in 1871
With these strong inducements for compliance YOU
will readily appreciate the deep regret feel beng
compelled to deny myself the pleasure of meeting the
sterling democracy Of your city and county proposed
huyn
the Society Of the Cincinnati instituted by the officers OF
the American ut the close Of the revolution OF
which my father original member There is
longer hope OF meeting the patrarchs, whose names
pear with that of the Father Of his country upon the old
institution Of the Society but feel strong desire to
be with their descendants on that day
Accept gentlemen for yourselves and present to the
democracy for whom you speak my grateful acknowledge
mcnts. With the highest respect, yonr fellow citizen.
FRANK. PIERCE.
SOUTHERN RIGHTS CONVENTION.
The Mobile Register of the 18th ult., publishes
the following notice, on behalf of the Southern
State Rights Committee
The Southern Rights Convention which held its session
at Montgomery the 4th of March last adopted
others the following resolution
Resolved That for perfect organization. aud
to consider in the coming Presidential cleo
ton 1t is hereby recommended that Convention of the
Southern Rights party Of this State assemble at this
place, at such time the Central Committee herein
after named shalt designate"
The contingencies contemplated in the above resolu
tOnto wit the nominations of the democratic and wing
conventions for Presi dent and Vice President having
occurred the Central Committee iesignates Monday the
18th OF July as the time for assembling of convention
Of the Southern Rights Party at this place to consider
Of its in the coming Presidential election and
earnestly recommend that the party should be fully
presented. W. j.. YANCEY,
Chairman of the Central Committee.
MONTGOMERY. June "A. 1852.
CONVENTION OF THE SOUTHERN UNION PARTY.
The following notice appears in the Savannah Re
publican of the Sd inst. -
The democratic and wbg parties Of the United States
having made their Presidential nominations it becomes
dne duty o. inc as PRESIDENT ana wee rrss
Party held Mt Miedgeyile in April last to fulfil the
qrcment contained in the third resolution Of that body
In obedience To this resolution do hereby appoint
Thursday the 18th day of July next the time of the
meeting Of another convention OF the Constitutional
Union party at Medgcvlle for the purpose consid
deDcy that have been made by the wing and democratic
parties and for the purpose of taking such action in rea
on to the Presidential election shall be deemed proper
The party in each county will be entitled to send up
number If delegates equal to the representation which
the county had in both branches Of the legislature under
the old apportionment A. ii. CHAPPELL.
SAMUEL FARRIs,
JAMES THOMAS.
The convention called above will not be composed Of
the delegates who attended the last convention
Fresh delegates must he appointed unles the old dele
gates authorized 10y their constituents to represent
them again.
WIG RATIFICATION MEETING IN SYRACUSE.
The wings " Syracuse held grand ratification
ing on saturday evening last The meeting at first
convened in the City lia but IL found neccs-
sary TO adjourn to the Publ Square, where the
blagc became ,o.y large. Bonfrcs we're lighted and
added crafty to the animation If the meeting Hon T.
w. Leayenworth appointed Chairman. Speeches
made by Gen. Granger ana Mesrs Cons took Daniel
tott and Geo GcGdcs Ecxoutons were aaoptel approy
ing Of the nomination Of Scott and Graham aud cpors-
ing the platform of the late National Wig Convention
resolution Of respect to the memory Of Henry Clay
adopted and the meeting adjourned with three cheers
1852.
WING RATIFICATION MEETING IN NEW BEDFORD.
The wings NEW Bedford and vicinity held grand
nj ntnh
Joseph t;rnnel presided letter from Hon. Daniel
Fisher the district delegate to the convention read
expressing himself in favor Of the nominations although
he had supported Ar Webster in the convention. Hon
Thomas ID. Elliot offered series Of appropriate resou
tons which were supported by Hon = Winthrop, Col
mover. and were enthusiastically adopted M Websers
name was warmly greeted whenever was mentioned
There many ladies at the meeting and the proceed
ings enivcned by occasional music by fine band
Boston .7drertiser. 9Th inst.
MORE FREE son. DELEGATES
At free soil meeting held at New Bedford last week.
Rodney French I. G. Coffin, and Nathaniel Iinckley,
chosen delegates to the National Free Soil Conyen
ton to be held ut Pittsburg.
Nevill b. Craig George W Jackson and John A. Wills
re chosen to the First Congressional district
pennsylvania at the Pittsburg convention The Second
district will be represented by Rev Charles Avery X. c.
Feeson, aud g. X. Riddle.
FREE SOIL NOMINATION FOR GOVERNOR or MAINE
The free soil convention lately held at Winthrop. Me
nominated DR. Holmes, Of Winthrop the free soil
didate for Governor Of the State.
MEETING OF FREE soIIERs IN BOSTON
telcgraphic despatch from Boston states that free
soil meeting was held in that city IN the evening the
9th inst 1t Is said that Amasa Walker. Henry Wilson
and others, made speeches, in which they denounced
Senator Seward Gen. Scott, and the whole whg party
Theatrical and Musical.
BowrRy THEATRE.-The receipts OF this evening are
for the benefit of Lola Monies and If may judge from
her card 1t will be very profitable affair The pieces
she has selected are, Lola in Bavaria" and the
drama Of the Valley Torrenti-both pieces being cast
to the entire strength Of Hamblins company FIVE may
judge from every successive night of her engagement the
house will be filed to its utmost capacity.
NIBLo's GARpES-Thc entertainments will commence
with the drama Of Roland for Oliver the clarac-
tiers in which will be filed by Mrs J. Drew, Mcssrs Les
ter ana Blake, with other artists Of celebrity This will
be followed by grand advertisement, which includes
several OF the best dance OF the French aud Spanish
company Tbo perfOlnances Of the French Comic Oper