The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-21
~ R. Holiday, efspotsylvaniA, and Ros. W. Hughes,

The two brmer elected Mr. Seddcn goes for Hun
sss and Mr.. Hopkins for Buchanan.
nsssra LArkin W. Giazebrook, of this city and R. NJ
mwsstt o. onss'srnsid ysre app 'ntsd Aernssss-ths
COMMITTEES of three was then iatsd TO invite Mr.
Hsodon 70 forward and address Convention 10
fsv minutea ne srved by the com mites,
and having assembled the platform amid lhunders Of ap
plaass, said
Friends and fellow cdzsnsI thank you cordially for the
Of ds
h the selection of the citizen Who with the accord the
ysI.sr snrass .n. Ge slsssssd 70 the highest
appreciated by those OF greater pretsnsions than
Bat the honor affords to me even more peculiar grAdca
tioa, q renewed MANIFESTATION from my former con-
stusnoy Of the popularity and confidence which they
have heretofore 20 generously extended The os
ssh Of your trust too, enhances the value OF it's be-
sssval. You have imposed no trammels, sxsctsd no
Dscgss but conhdng In knowledge of my character
s.d ss .ns fs1s On the devotion wass trust
UAion, you have committed to my discretion adg
nsnt IN conjunction with those Of my sstssmsd COZ
hsgue, the dehcAts duty Of comparison and selection in
your behalf among the distinguished exponents Of
Iaxy aad it, principles. In this think you have acted
=. The numerous nsasaoss and varying contnss ssss
which may be presented NJ the National Convention To
= SiaS ~ previous inssrusioas must either BE- wholly
futfls, mbarrass and perhaps dsappoin In the Sc
stances would most meet your viahes and euSody your
sentiments s besides directly opposed 10 the nature
end dstersDs ton OF the respective claims, qualifications
and prospects Of the distinguished statesmen OF party
= have members 50 bound by ins.ruatoas or pledges
sssg the faest latitude OF choice may not be exercised
By saeh. While You have 30 juiciously abstansd pre-
Ve1eiy TO eonding trust from seeking pledges
svcwHs the part your eeegsuss vet understand
aen the nature Of the invitation extended to to i'd
nsn hat it WIN be gratifying to you now to havs an e1
position of the sentiments and preferences with which,
.ssr the circumstances of The times shAu proosed IS
yosr delegate the approaching convention. Cheer
fuy responding to such wish proceed to declare tairy
and frankly my opinions and predictions as now exist
}U~ tn YAla IN mr.
sons therefor But you VIII OF course understand that
while possessed Of such hopes and convictions ie-
to myself the fullest LATITUDE of modica ION
change according - my best percsp ions and udg ne0t
a..id the actual occurrences and vary ing phases Of the
aS,uthern man and virginian, cherish lively hops
tnst the opportunity may be afforded, c'nnstsnay
vita ths high interests that should control 70 es:. the
nuninston OF Southerner and Virginan. Sach
so.sammaton would be most of all gratifying to me.
each and an Of us? Our fullest confidence
IN the present aspect OF the times must naturally be
ss'0tced r,;1,n. sa nsons o n9' In
patton Atty, interest and convictions. With the
marcus States that nov compose our great oonfsdsrac
And the many of eminent merit may abba
present, it but rarely, and high honor be the
privilege Of par usr to give President to the
Onion Our native State In times past has no. unfre
qusn ty en yed the proud dsoct m and whore Is the
Vrginian whose heart does not swell with exultAton
mag sasss Of the Union have oon.i 80 lag. to
esab sh the foundations administer the and ad
vance the desnies Of thi great repub
s wonder Of the present. hope future
10 the services and reputation OF such much Of
te and influence she oonfsssedly enjoys, may
not b ascibed Who, then, among Us, would no. re-
oos to inscribed that glorious roll another nans
opened TO perpsuity of ameanother intellect Of Vrg
nd nurtured dedicated to the nohlest serv:e Of the
Dnion and reflect with pride the ADDED influence and
thus secured to his native State, and on the In
lofty and sons for generations
20 conner can have hesitation in pointing my
nfst choice . d tiDguished stasesman OF VI ginis.
She may justly boast more than one capabIe aud worthy
10 grace even such high fortune but In the one GER
eanly, whose name has been most widely mentioned Ia
measure, all requisite qusli6catons-genius, ability,
large experience and eminent services, Jealous de-
votion 70 the principles o. the de nocradc patty,
70 the rights Of the states, the interests Of the
South, and the constitution Of the Union, lofty
integrity and 6rmpses of character, yet 50 atten
pered BY amenty of dis position and TO conci
hate opponents and sequen fsach merits
popularity external . the Safe and whi.h would be
essential 10 selection and subsequent election than
cher Of her Distinguished 1t win sets.
such grounds preference, feel assured with yau,
scd that this Candidate Is acknowledged wi pride - be
sstesm You readily unsers.and refer to the Hon NJ
and that ne is undo .edly first
sheise Despite this decided preference rec5guz, ia
the uncture OF the lines that amid the contingencies Of
the vention there may be paramount Obligation on
ne even primarily to vote and Ia for Others and these
eance from the North. While ia respects the
present aspect of afsis in the Union il omnous an
rDenacpg in Others there is for graduation snd
hope. The nefsrious agitation OF the slave qae4,n
ut the North urging u . crisis. More completely
than At any time wi hin my memory are We, the eat
Of anti slavery Clements Identified in feeling and prn
cple and withdra from msy refugees Of transient
compac oises, 10 be esta 5hed in the solid
temple of the constitution. The Northern democracy
now stand arrayed openly and without equivocAon on
Che principles Of the cons ution as emb odsd in the
great Of the Kansas Nebraska bill and
the Fugitive Slave act, in defence OF the eqlaity
Of the States and the rights of the South They
have been battling, and are basthng still, for the
most part, with Q fielty and galAntry worthy of
Ill praise in this cause, and even more than this,
A9ainst the banded forces Of free soils and sbotionism
hfeh haye bAen n
passion and preudiCes of the Norh-o its last OF 81;
quisons to bgosd intolerance sud anti slavery fsnat
easn. Under such influence il Is not surprising thai
Me democracy Of the North who weakened BY cot
few reachercus elements In their midst shoul have
SUSTAINED very generally temporary reverses, and that
their willy and unscrupulous adversaries should have
BEEN deuded into the imagination Of assured and parma
God Abandon ed the artu game Of ba tile they long
played, with as much insidiousne's IS ucsess They
longer guerilla war, lurking In coysrts nd
hrisg from ambush watching every charge Of opinion,
and avsilng themselves Ct every passing re...nsss.
They no sser play between party and party changing
mere and shifting there anIg now one iie and nov
sumption Of the ba snce Of poser led to tolerance Of
their infamous opinionh The demon has sprung from
HIS lurking place his fall dimensions, aud openly
aepres and ruin. He Is emsoi ed 10 pAt7the
hask republican psry-who under the guidance o. shsir
spurn chgube and prepare 10 meet in open I'd and
direct confics, the Of the North, the 2eis
dealt nth saec,ualy. now and for th. future rhat
II the first and greatest duly OF fhe democracy.
within the limits Of the soutn indeed, no suc1 c1n.
het rage All parties the birterest opp aens
Of democrscy-concur In unmirgsd DISCUS. and sbaor
of this wicked organization but a. the Moth IN
fortuna ely 1t u far otherwise There most potent in
Rusnees- deusons that claim the sancty Of rel gion,
professions Of humanity aod philanthropy,
mistaken conceptions Of liberty and preudices OF class
and section, invoked win but too much success,
oenmes oppose the Just princ pies and clear con-
stitu donal Obligations which the democracy rest In
this posture Of affairs cheeruly acknowledge 1t to be
the first and highest duty Of the Southern democracy to
give all possible aid and encouragement 70 their gallant
Hiends Of the North Too many have already been sa,r
foed poticAy-have noby preferred justice and iaei
pc 10 preernent and place. at the c1ss Of honor aud
duty. To the with all hearts. Let hat DO
The cry and the effort OF the Southern democracy Hov
than, shall aid and encouragement be ost eff ;tusy
afforded to Northern allies the approaching dire
conflict Of parties for the Presidency, it, power and
pAtronsge2 May 1t not be incumbent on the Iuth t,
her pr collections and aspirations for her sons
and unite coIosly from the frst 10 bestowng tne
iescy Of the party among the abe lead pro
rom North Iincice indeed per, nna ~ IN