The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-07-13

and sunny climate Of the South Il II suspected that
during the last two three years has become tired
ahgnsted With tho social system and social habits OF
honsble and political life in this latitude, both OF the
Ate and coored Races of the population. The brilliant
~ Of stock operations and stated preashiugs OF the
sps" with plenty Of the 'spos Of ofcen which exist
ten fifteen or twenty years ago. when his excellent
her was President, old friend Jesse Hoyt was COL
sor and John himself the very prince of good fell
ss-o have all vanshed and gone to the tomb of the
pusts along with the verdict Of the jury which
eught in the other day against poor Edwin Forrest,
In favor Of his late beautiful wife, now the brilliant
extraordinary Madame Sinclair the great actress OF
pr there should be realization OF this whispered idea
the future history of John Van Buren, We think it
~ be of the haps!.st turns ~ his life lie possess
high talents great Wit much fine taste, admirable re-
tee and good deal Of ordinary Law, mixed with
gospel at long intervals but still he has address
skin IN public life, than research deep digging at
e bar John Van Buren, j. just such a man as ought
be Southern leader In Southern politics He ought
Of the largest plantations in the South with
10 three hundred fat negroes, all happy as the
IL long When he shall reach that point In his in
visiting biography he will have sscertained what we
ne for many years insisted ontht the abolition
Of the Northern fanatics the merest trash that
er invented. and tn the comfort the happiness
the social position Of the African race in the South,
practical facts In sound philosophy, which theorists
shake and no idealogists convince any sensible
en- to DC wrong for them If John shall go South aud
ccmc wealthy plan ana great states man he may
oesupy the position which the late celebrated John
Calhoun left vacant, ana which is yet unoccuped
In the meantime would respectfully ask the friends
our great favoriEenot the father but the n Kim
ihook-whether there IL any good foundation for the
Dry which has been whispered Of his coming destiny?
JOHN VAN BUREN TO N. r WILLIS.
mo 81
sIx-As l sitting In the q. 8. District Court. on
9Th inst engaged In the trial Of cause the enclosed
~. dated March 4 1862, was slipped upon my table
about my knowing who was the bearer. The impress
n Of those whom enquired Of upon the subject H. that
Vas dropped there by constable but have not been
PIE 10 sbian any precise information upon the
" y n he N
ription. have to this date or heard nothing.
rn by the papers that You sailed from this port to
e West Indies the day before / received your note
Under these circumstances 1t to appropriate
return the silly and scurrilous communication to you
"ugh your partner General Morris, who, doubtless,
nows your whereabouts. Your obedieDt ser't,
J. VAN BUREN,.
New York March 49, 1852
Sealed and addressed IN p Willis, Esq., caro- of Gen.
loIris y
THE above and its enclosure (No ~ were delivered
Gen NJ the 18th March and be promised to forward
hsn.
N. P. WILLIS TO JOHN VAN BUREN,.
NEW OaLrASs May IA, 1862
SR-I have just received your note, re-enclosing to
he letter which my respect for your father induced
Re TO address to you anding your many for
iturrs VI the position and character Of gentlem
|ow pronounce you coward we'll o proper COM
Dion for the backguards whose attorneyshp consti-
htss your career N. p. WILLIS
N. r. WILLIS TO JOHN VAN BUREN,.
No
HARRoDssuRe sPRIEes June IL, 1852
70 JOHN VAN BUREN, ESQ.,
Sk-0n re reading the note with which you returned
me the letter demanding apology for your viola
ms Of gentlemany conduct, observe that you COM
eLt my immediately leaving New York for the West
P,nies This comment may some show Of posi-
Pity that you might have replied differently if had not
IT the country though you take notice of the fact
pat my letter proposed meeting at Charleston
per he Herald mad just stated you about pro-
EEL on political tonr and whittier 1 proposed to CO.
|Dd did go, from the Wet Indies.
Il guard against any possible misconception n,is.
Fpresenaon and to give you all possible opportunity
to ,eDieDcc, now propose interview at Balti-
bore the point nearest New York at which we could
[eet and talk affairs without publicity The
NAV dable publicity Of my movements makes it
cssary that should know your decision before choos
pig my route eastward will therefore, await letter
RON you at Cincinnati which is within three days mail
tancc from New York. Aline from you, addressed to
at BuInet House. Cincinnati agreeing to meet
at Baltimore lat any date within the ordinary
4 travei), will bring me promptly to the spot
Your obedient servant,
N. p. WILLIS.