Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-09-26
Hen. ID. NJ. Bar ringers Letter.
WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS, Va,
h,,~,,st S.h 1919

August 9th. 1886.
Dear Ssr:-Your note addressed to me at Char
lote, N. c.. under date OF 18th ult. and forwarded
10 me here has Just heen received The delay in its
reeeption has perhaps rendered an answer unneces.
sarv. But respectful regard for yourself and the
gentleman who joined in the request. urge me TO
reply to your inquiries in very brief note.
You were cor ectly informed as to my position in
reference to the next Presidential election. expect
to vote for JAMES BUCHANAN AND JOHN c.
BRECKENRIDGE. Approaching highly. as do,
The ability and patriotism of Mr.. Fillmore, am,
nevertheless under existing circumstances compelled
bv sense of duty and the clear convictions of my
own deliberate judgment, 10 vote for the nominees OF
the Democratic party | am opposed 10 the o-caed
American or Know Nothing party. In my opinion,
lis organization is anti-repuhlcan an contrary to
the true theory Of our government and the tunda-
mental Principles of the c. institution. have not
affiliated with or voted the ticket of this party 1t is
not the Wing party, either open or disguised; but
boasts of having risen upon the ruins and corruptons
of both the old parties. Mr.. Fillmore is the candl
dale of the American party alone and he has accept
ed its platfom-a platform which do not approve
and which is the work of the Northern wing of the
party, or rather the small remnant of it which has
not Joined the abolition patty, while Nj, Fillmore
himself is The candidate of the Southern wing and
repudiaed by the North. The great question OF
domestic slavery in all its bearings, sparamount to
all others in this presidential election 1t ought not
and cannot be ignored made subordinate 10 others
of less Specification by any true southern man.
Upon this question the Democratic party occupies,
in an eminent degree, the hg hest conservative con
stitut1Onal and national ground. 1t Is truly national
1t is the only party in existence which meet
together discuss and adopt principles and resolves
on this subject of the of a similar
character in erery and in all sections OF our country
There is organized wing party. and no wing can
didate in the field. Mr. Fillmore is careful to re-
peat that he is not the Wing, but the - America" ,
Candidate and speaks of the Wings as his s. former
associates He is member of the ORDER" In
choosing between him, therefore, and other candi
dates, there is compromise of Wing principles
true Wing may act as his conscience dictaes un
| BIASED by other obligation.
| But there is another consideration OF the creates
moment in reference to the pending presidential cleo
ton. The contest as practically bett0een the Demo
cratic and abolition parties There is not the slight
est probability that Mr. Fillmore can be electec
president by the electoral Colleges If be shoulC
succeed in getting one two States, which is ever
doubtful, in any quarter of The Union the only efec
OF it ght possibly be not to elect him any con
tingency but gave the election TO the present HouS
Of Representatives from which every tue patriot anc
honest man, will exc aim, may God deL1Uer us =
Under the critical circumstances which surround US
| sincerely believe that the Union and the COnSIu
ton and the rghful equality of the States, under The
Federal compact are in imminent peril and leaving
others to Judge for themselves, for myself feel il tt
be my duty TO vote in company with thousands O
| firm and true old line Wings throughout the nation
TOT the CandlOaleS OF tnaC party Wnlcn Will nave TIT
ability in political power, as we'll as the patriotic
disposition to preserve and perpetuate the Union
the Constitution and the equality of the States
Under existing circumstances The party of which Mr.
Fillmore is the candidate, cannot in any probable
contingency, be in position TO exercise such an in
fnence. And the nominees of the Democratic party
are the only candidates now before the people, VIII
may have it in their pow to prolong il not TO per
peluae the blessings which guaranteed to US b.
the free institutions under which We have heretofor
so happily and so prosperousy lived
My purpose is, therefore, to give my support t.
those distinguished Statesmen, Messrs Buchanan
and Breckenridge, who are eminently qualified TO
the highest positions in the government and VIII
the candidates most likely to defeat Fremont, III
sectional and abolition candidate, and be able, un
der Divine Providence TO allay the fanatical strf
and the bitter and bloody distinctions which un
happily divide country and threaten The very ex
istence Of the Constitution, and the Union. Surely
sure5, 1t as time for the South, tie entire South am
oil conservative everywhere to be rate"nal anc
unated IN the face Of the dangers oUhich beset as!
! am, dear Sir, truly and respectfully,
! Your obedient serv't.,
D. NJ. BARRiNGER.