The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-08-08

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Political Intelligence.
Gen. John A. Quman has received the democratic
nomination for Congress in the Fifth district of Msss-
-ppi The following il his letter to the convention which
assembled al Monticello on the I'D ult. -
MONMOUTH, July 49, 1855.
was prevented by some pressing cares from replying
promptly to your letter OF the 27th ult and have
the pleasure to acknowledge the receipt also of that
the 10Th inst feel grateful 10 you and my friends in
the East for their kind conside ration; and without
bling with the detail Of my reflections upon
subject Of this unexpected proposal will frankly and
freely state the conclusions to which have arrived
AS to my own personal inclinatous am not solicous
Of nomination for Congress- and ~ any time when the
danger to Southern rights and institutions lcss i'm
minent would decline it but feel that when the
mics Of domestic institutions marshalling their
forces for deadly assault upon Southern has
right to decline amy post Of duty to which the public
sembIed TO nominate candidate for Congress in this dis
triet shall lit to select me, such as am, with the
opinions and positions which hold and upon which
have ever boldly actcd would accept the nomination,
and elected cndcavor TO represent the people this
district faithfully, truly and feariessly.
Ny political opinions and positions well known
that need not refer to them To avoid msconception
points however, win remark that they remain
unchanged as when you and acted together 1850
state rights democrat Of the srictost school have no
political connection affinity with any other party.
More devoted TO principles than party would support
measures emanating from any source, that conaic'cd
With these cherished principles.
believe that the institution Of negro slavery is not
only right and proper, but the natural and ,rn,i
dion Of the superior and inferior when in contact
That the chief element of country's prosperity, it
constitutes great interest which i entitled Ike other
great interests to the fostering and protection Of the
federal government within the sphere Of It's powers
That legislation action directly indirectly hostile to
this interest Is nj with compact 81 union, and
should lie resisted by the States and the people affected
by IL at all hazards That the preservation Of the nsu
ton of slavery in Cuba which can only be effected by her
ipdpr he
Of European governmental essential to the safety and
preservation Of our own system.
That government ought not 10 thwart but rather
encourage by all proper means the diffusion Of American
republican Institutions this continent That l.
sstent with the designs Of Providence and right and
duty restrain hut tn the Caucasian white
carry humanity civilization AMI progrea 10 the
rich countries south OF US which now In the oc
usecss furnishing only theatre Of operations for Br
tsh intrigue to annoy That the policy Of our govern
in regard 10 these monentoas questions has been
too much Influenced by the prevalent spirit Of hostility 10
negro slavery and the determination not to permit its
extension. That upon all matters connected with our
peculiar domestic institutions. the South must look 70
herself That no national party organization viii fully
protect That while honestly differing other sub
this and that therefore IL Is highly mpoIitic and
Injurious In our party contests about issues less vital
10 ndu lge in violent dcnuncation Of those who differ
from us politically should therefore, in csnvass,
principally discuss these issues aud while
freely criticsng false doctrines endssvor To
calm not to excite high party feeling other subjects
less vital and important.
II left free urge these views in connection with the
great and permanent principles ~ democracy ,hond
feel at liberty TO decline the nomination Ii il should
be rendered 10 me.
While this letter is private in answer to your suggcs-
tions you are at liberty to make such use II ~ you
think proper. J. A. QCIrMAN.
MR.. cRIrrEYDEN IN KENTUCKY.
oMr. Crittepden's hst speech, addressed 10 the Ame
Iican party at Louisville the editor OF the Louisville
We listened to Mr.. crittoniens speech at the court
house last night with such Qualification have
before experienced We feel that do any thing
Ike justice TO the manner and matter Of that speech. In
beautiful oratory, elegant chasfe, and classic dicon,
iercibe and irresistible argument ard brilliant heart.
stirring eoquenee, SURPASSED effort that have
held spe bound until completely enthu.ed by some pa
sage Of magnificent eoguenco expression N
noble patriotism, the crowd gave such shout Of appro
baton that II rent the air and shook the very ground
which stood
To say that the speaker well received would be too
tame TO say that he ephu sasiictlly received
would not be enough 70 express the manner II which this
gentleman received by the assembled Thousands.
His exordium most beautiful and sublime. lis es-
PLANTATION Of the origin and commencement 81 The native
American movement IT. rise and progress the necessity
for It, existence struck all his hearers Of the most
beautiful bursts Of eloquence that uttered s
exposition OF the principles Of the American party It's
position upon the great questions Of slavery, Roman
esthsieism and foreigni,m, was clear lucid, truthful
candid and was expressed in that peculiar, happy, en-
,husisstic and iorcible manner which cccssoaed con
tnued bursts Of irrepressibc admiration and applause
We hid been told that Mr. Crittenlen had endorsed
the American platform in full upon the Catholic question
In bis speech last night lie did not avoid In any
Catholic question he placed hmse fairly and sqmrey
upon The platform he advocated ts propricy it, Justice
and necessity, and showed beyond that the po
hical policy Of the church and not the religious piey
81 the Catholic, To which Americans object.
Upon the foreign question be dweit at considerable
length He viewed IT literally and fairy. lie explained
hes Il affected adopted citizens, and how Il alb.
souey essential 10 the preservation and Of
constitutional freedom 20 this county that the prn.
oiplcs q the American PARTY in THU respect should
prevail.
A meeting was he'll in Cincnnsti, on The n inst,
which composed Of citizens favorable TO the nornins
zion Of Hon. J. Scott Harrison Tor tho Office of Governor
of ohio. The following resolutions were passed.
Resolved That the people Of Hamilton county ncud
ing the city Of Cincinnati here assembled have pecu
liar ndne- for mere professions or party PLATFORM In
csndidat ties 10 office give uennen that know
and whose anieceden'a have been right.
Resolved, That John Scott Harrison IL such q man
We feel that he viii do gh al all times The past Is
guarantee.
Resolved That We are ready and anxious TO vote At The
election for John Scott Harrison for Governor
nhIc-apd sc do most cordially recornmenf him 10
fellow ctikens everywhere throughout the State as
the roan for that Office NJ this time.
Resolved That We rcepond 70 the call for mass con.
ntion ~ Colu Iabus August and recommend hat thu
meeting. when u does adjourn, adjourn 70 meet AZ tbs,
piace snf time.
IBpy SOIL CONVENTION AT rTrrssrRd.
The littsburg par Of the "a inst contains III oiloS
ing repor, o. hc proceedings Of ;he free so eopieaoa
recently held In that city
small number A pcrson- Ia favor 81 free so,iism
ssihesei 'oscthet yesterday Inorniaq snd Pro.
some necesary 10 prevent ibis great country from being
afflicted with the evils a slavery. Dor line te
indeed, thst enc bold yesterday coaA ory BE- called
" con eDtior " by courtexy,
Tie Chairman stst~s ihAt The meeting wss hsid ~
h0se aforss 90 The sr~e eoi platform adopted IN thls
~ n 1897. On motion ,e "a fof-s u 1877 r.~1
- motion, committee a I've appointed u pre-
gAr' sas'ne@. ~ - soslen'ioe IL halt speess'-