Washington telegraph., 1852-06-30
,,respondenoe ofthe Telegraph,
New YORK, June 9th. 1852.


uR EprroE: The nomination of Pierce as the
,emoeratic candidate for the Presidency is osten-
;ti- concurred in by both Barnburners and Hun
l,rs. but the truce is hollow. There are heart
,,rns and iealousies which nothing but the thirst
rr office can chasten or subdue. The twenty-five
Rarnburning delegates from this State to the Bal
Iimore Convention voted steadily for Marcy; the
Sonth was willing to go for him; and, indeed, he
rrculd have been unanimously nominated, if the
eleyen Hunker delegates from this city and its vi
cini,1 had consented to support him. If the dele
! gasoa from New York had united in putting him
the Convention, it was understood that he
,rou1 be nominated. That this was not done, is
otfribued -nlely to the eXertions and influence of
Dickinson; and the offence will never
he fo-given 1t would be as rational to expect
the mingng of water and oil, as the harmonious
action of Barnburners and Hunkers; and, notwith-
Standing the apparent cordiality of the response to
the nomination, there is strong spirit of dissatis-
faction.
In regard to MIR. Plerce's personal character, it
surprises me that even Wing papers should have
fallen into the courteous of speaking well of
il. There seems to be general ignorance of the
fact that he is OF exceedingly Incorporate
habits although there is not tender in Wash
ington. who was there when Mr.. Pierce was, that
cannot testify to the fact In this connection. it is
not without significance to remark that the mag
nloquent account published of this new-tound
s heros services in the Mexican War, mentions that
on one occasion he fell from his horse three times
but whether these accidents resulted from drunk
enneSs nervous timidity, the chronicer neglects
to explain.
There is also another sore subject in Mr. Pierces
history which must be probed to the quick. Why
did he resign his seat in the U S. Senate, in 1922
Some people do say that, if he had not prud entity
resigned in anticipation of the fate which awaited
him. he tr0uid hare been crpelled. The nature of
the offence which would have led to expulsion
will hereafter be exposed; but. at present. am
not at liberty to relate the details: and | only
mention the subject to show that there certain
weak points in this nominee, which are likely to
cause the defeat of his party. If he accepts the
nomination. he is bold man.
The Wings, here, in high spirits; and, al
though personal preferences are strongly and cam
ddly expressed. there is firm determination to
abide by the action of the National Convention,
and to give the nominee, whoever he may be-
truly cordial, harmonious and unwaverlng support.
For the information of your readers, | would
state that the Postmaster-general has fixed upon
the Jth and Goth of each month, for the departure
of the great California mails between New York
and San Francisco If those dates should fall on
a Sunday the following day is then to be taken.
The U. S. Mail Steamship Company start vessels
also the 9th, and 9th of each month; but these
DO not 90 straight through to Aspinwall They
place, and then proceed to New Orleans, whence
steamers start for Aspinwall on the 7th and 22nd
Ofeach month The above is the summer arrange
meut, by order of the Postmaster-General. |
hope, by the by, that such of your readers who
may think of going to California win make as
good thing Of it, quOnddn barber of this city,
who recently returned home in the Illinois, with
the snug little sum of $4,000!
The late news from New Mexico ought to ad-
monish the people of this country OF the evils at
teniant upon the annexation of foreign countries.
The attempt to make free American citizens of
the Neyicans is said to have proved decided
failure, The territorial form of government given
them by Congress is insufficient to preserve ORDER
and rigid military government is therefore deem
ed requisite, until the natives become better edu
Gated and more civilized people.
A foreign resident of this city has revived an
eccentric project. which as you may herhaps
know, was ATTEMPTED TO beperiormed in this city
some years ago, but which was then suffered to
die away through the inability of the protector to
obtain sufficient number of associates III his en-
terprSe. As this obstacle, however, now no
longer exists it is intended to at once organize
corps of the male members of cur codHsh arlstoc-
racv tn stand around the doors of the principal
churches in this city every Sabbath. Tor the pur-
pose of ruley and reniorseessly staring out of
countenaGce, audibly criticizing, and otherwise
annoying. all young and beautiful females who
may issue from the SanctlarIeS unattended py
Gentlemen This project has created much excite
nent among the fast mem of uppertenjom; but,
in order to prevent an overwhelming rush for ad-
mission into this distinguished corps, it is decreed
that no masculine biped possessing more brains or
better manners than those of exceedingly ILL
bred donkey, monkey, or puppy, shall be admitted.
It is, however, confidently expected that all the
"eSluisites' of uPpertendon will request: and inn
obtain, memberships in this honorable
society. Yours truly.
PETER PIKE.