The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-16
Political GOsslp,


The Richmond Wing pitches into Martin Van Buren, In
the true Southern chivalry style, commencing with
II there is man within the limits Of the republic who
is cordially abhorred and detested by intelligent and
patriotic Of all parties at the South, that man Is
Martin Van Buren," Prince Johns turn will come
next
Some Of the Southern journals take it very much 70
heart that COL Fremont who educated at the South
should be the republican candidate for the Presidency
The Columbia South Carolinan says I'm early life bis
talents nurtured by gentle handin approaching
manhood he was upheld by generous and patriotic
men-in the development Of his genius South Caro-
lima encouraged him by her support, and pre-
scented him with a sword, in token OF her appre-
citation Of the use he had made Of his talents and
the energy and force OF character he had exhibited In
his daring efforts to add TO the science OF his country
And he stands before the world as an avowed marcide
the representative Of principles and passions foreign
10 our nature destructive Of all the best feelings Of
man insted in him in his childhood aad early youth,
and eagerly sought for by his new adherents, be-
cause he is traitor Like Judas he has been seduced,
and sold himself for price.
Fremont ratification meeting IN Greensburg In
DIANA which than Eve thousand persons were
present. was addressed by Of the democratic nomi
nees for eecor He said that elected he should vote
for Fremont.
The Wing State Convention of Virginia win assemble
to-day, in Richmond
Fremont and Johnston meeting was held at Worces-
ter, Mass Saturday evening last to form club.
discussion ensued 10 the title Of the club-whether
should be Fremont and Johnston, simply Fremont.
The adherents OF Johnston prevailed, by vote Of 20
TO "a.
While Colonel Benton was speaking the other day in
Of the Missouri towns the platform gave way, but
the old horse unhurt and he declared that it
hi hr.o III Mat
The Louisville Journal Of the 18th inst, says-Generl
Houston, United States Senator from Texas, passed
through this city yesterday his way TO Washington.
His health is perfectly re- established. He seems ten
years younger than he did when saw him in Frank
fort last winter He looks il he had dozen political
campaigns in him, and twice as many military ones.
The Richmond Wing says that Governor Wise would
leave Richmond on Tuesday morning. ostensibly an
excursion Cape Charles but really to make the
sary arrangements in Accomac and the other counties
composing the First Congressional district for the cleo
ton Of a successor to Gen. Bayly recently deceased
The Weekly Tribune, strong democratic paper, pub
ished at Manitowoc, Wisconsin, has hauled down the
Buchanan flag and declared its prefer for Colonel
Fremont. In its issue of July it announces the fact
follows-The name Of James Buchanan longer floats
from the political masthead Of this sheet. Next week
we shall enlist under the banner Of Colonel John c. FIRE.
mont and, sink swim, live or die survive or perish ,
we shall feel soldiers pride in battling manfully under
the proud banner Of equal rights
Hon. Oscar F. Moore, says the Providence Post the
present republican member OF Congress from the Ross
district in Ohio, has declared himself against Fremont
and will take the stump for Fillmore. Mr. Moore is o
Know Nothing whig and elected as such.