The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-06-22

HssiDI1HN P. GssIET, Of San Diego aC.i.' Herald
Tennessee. HNKY A. WISE OF Virginia
New ORLEANS Creole. Charlotte VA Democrat
DAVID r. ATCMsoN, Of Mis- GARRrr DAVIS Of Kentucky
Jefferson City (Mo.,) E..- Gsorss,ova iKy.,l paper
Atehiscn *. } squatssr G.isns I'm .dvsrsissr
X. N. T. HUNTER. Of vir- JoHS BELL, Of Tenussses.
GINA. Orleans (ind,) Baliet,n.
Washington Sentinel. JOHN SLACK Of Psnnsyva
Ire nton IN. y Free Press Illinois Rock islander
FRANKLIN PIERCE, Of N. H. WILLIAM II. SEWARD, Of New
Charleston Mercury, York.
| Savannah Georgian, Buffalo Express
Name Free Press Dubuque, Qowa,) Tribune
York.
| Chicago, en- Courier.
DEMOCRATIC JUBILEE IN FREDERICKsByRG, VA.
The democrats of Fredericksburg, Va held grand
jubilee the 18th inst honor OF the late victory
toass speeches. champagne and all ths ceteras wore
freely given and discussed, and informed
five hundred persons who sat down to dinner had
jolly time. Letters we're read from q number Of dis
tinguisbed individuals who found to at
tend, Of which the two following the most mp,r
| tant:--
| WASHINGTON, June IL, 1885,
GRNTKnN-I shall be constrained by Off ciai gage
ments 20 deny myself the pleasure Of participating
the proposed celebration at fredericksburg, the 18Th
s s t. n
manly sentiments in the Old Deminion. Pre- es1nsnty
commencement Of tho Revolution, their bold advo-
cacy OF the cause OF freedomor their consistent and
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may well be doubted whether they have achieved
for themselves distinguished honor than in
election, or have ever rendered higher service to this
Union. II political hereses and religious intolerance
could have shaken and carried the stronghold Of that
party upon the faithfulnsss pasrotism intelligence
courage Of which the country has been obliged mainly
in every period OF serious danger whether arising
from foreign arms or domestic discussions, it would
his If
profound regret and sorrow, to those who the
constitution under which, nation, have attained
results xsmped in the history OF the hum IN r. e.
The proud elevation on which the Commonwealth II
Virginia now stands Is freely recognised and deserve
honored from extremity Of the Union to tbs other
With hest wishes for joyous gathering, worthy of
such State and such triumph, you will please to &C.
FRANKLIN PIERCE
SHERWOOD FoREsT June 10, 1856
GlsTIEMEN-I have Gully received your polite invita-
Ieyertheless ask permission to mngle my congratua
tons with you on the esut OF ths late election The
triumph achieved rot only raaes lti higher in the
TEEN of us ali the noble anu indomltaole citizen who
selected the leader for the great OCCASION but
entwnes arother bright wreath around the historic
brow Of time houored State After the lapse of more
than half century, she remains faithful and true in
the advocacy OF the great principles of civil and religious
freedom Of which she was then the exponent As abe
then led the way in the overthrow of the Alien law
now she repes more formidable assault upon humaui
y and justice She has rolled back the tide of error and
cious to The Of free and happy govern
ment. The great conservative republican party under
tns inspiration OF Ter example, viii heal tasir dssoa
nistakably on their banners, will march to renewed
triumphs So may it be for the sake Of Union which
bestows inc lculable benef all who live under it,
Horror then to Henry Wise our gallant and talented
leader, and renewed love and veneration for Virginia
"the blessed mother OF us all. JOHN TYLER.
KNOW NOTHING STATE CONVENTION IN ALABAMA.
1t is taic that this convention has nominated the Hon
Geo. D. sbortrdge, of Shelby county, for Governor The
Judge shortridge is and has always BEEN o demo,ra
as was bis father (Hon Hi Ssortritge bsore him Hs
resided 10 the State from early ooyhood In central add
western Alabama his popularity is very great In the
east he is comparatively uAAnown. Hs IL said to be
very pleasapt and effective speaker With industry he
would be able to travel over greater portion Of the
State before the electonat least those parts in
nominated be would do this and that being the case, W.
shond have very strong hopes OF his success
in The csmpsisa l. thus aaissfsS n The ass:
We have NOT known much q he views q Judge Short.
ridge on matters Of State policy, but were inciaed 70
From the most reliable documents however 10 asosr
tain that there very few who be called State cid
men, OF all who are 80 cautious - he He presents
We think We msy be permitted to saythis ides With
much force that whatever system may DO naugursted
it should be commenced on very restricted plan, and
only very gradually enlarged II proves safe and eca
cous He TO favor With considerable emphasis Of
preference the loanng Of whatever cash be spared
y, ouLoThemout
bonds On the subject Of temps rance, It may be 70
marked that Judge Shortrdge is decided mperancs
and yet No + Opposed to the r. Of that
dothat in the present state Of public sentiment all
attempts in that direction must prove aborslve. Like
Judge shortrdge, We believe that no proposition Of 90
grave character should be introduced as mere incl
dent Of canvass; whenever it 10 made at ALL sho aid
be as the great question Of that day and contest But
for one satisfied that have all heard the last
nesrly Of proSibtory schemes for many day. There
be in Alabama least at the present time nothing
practical In such an issue.
NEW POLITICAL ORGANIZATION IN MASSACHUSETTS.
The following 10 going the rounds Of the papers We
belief
field, Mass, in July, when the Know NothDgs win de-
clare for an open campaign and for generous union
with the antslSyer men Of 81 parties. sacn nossn
ter, NJ P Banks Jr., and Governor Gardner, who are
the leaders Of the present dominant party 10 Msssschu-
sets will extinguis the sdark lantern and, opening
wide their arms, invite all to join them in campaign
truly national principleson the principles and plat
form OF the fathers of the republic among those 90
will attend this conveRton who have not heretofore
acted with the Know Notnings, may be mentioned ex
Governor Boutwell, Hon Charles Sumner Samuel 30 wles
Of The Lowell Courier; Hon Charles r, Traiu, District
Attorney (Mddlesex district); Hon. Henry L. Dawes,
Bediord R. X. Dana, Jr.. Esq.; Emory Adrch Esq, OF
Worcester President of the Know Something's, ana pro
badly Hon julius RocA WE'LL Of Pittsfsld; Hon Ensign
II Kellogg, Of do; Gen. f. Butlsr, Of Lowell, anil
other prominent men. tH#
MISCELLANEOUS.
Mr. Luther J. Glenn declines to allow his name 10 60
before the Democratic Congressional Convention in tas
Fourth district Of Georgia. and in his letter states that
although he dsspproves Of the principles OF the Know
Nothings he does not feel himself called upon 70 CO.
ce the organization bAnd OF midnight cor.
spators sllies OF abotonists and free soiers, &c,
Abuse and denunciation, he says are not the means
with which to convince men Of the error OF their Way,
and to influence them to retrace their steps. Many,
says Mr. Glenn, wbo have every reason to believe are
members Of the Order ssgood Southern men AMI
South be found in any other political party and
who, when the day Of conflict shall come viii be fouai
among the foremost In the thickest o. the fight.
When the news OF the election Of James Bell 70 the
United States Senate reached Meredith N a., on Thurs
day evening, the citizens turned out en- nde without
regard to party and preceded BY brass band msrchsd
tn his residence and rendered their congratulations Mr.
Bel made very appropriate speech after which col
iation was partaken Of at Burnham's Hotel whsre
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