The true Democrat., 1857-05-05
Letter from Hon Henry w. Hill
 Hard.

The following letter from Hon. Henry w.
 Hlillard of Alabama, should be read and dis. semnated throughout the length and breadth of the Union. For seventeen wears b4 has been an active and earnest opponent of demo- cracy, and now he is numbered with those mo- ble old whigs, who have the candor and courage to avow their determination to stand by Mir. Buchanan and the policy of his party. Mr. Hllliard is justly distinguished as an able and honest participant in the politics of his country.
 All honor to such men, whose patriotism is above party preferences:
 To THE EDITORS OF THE ALABAMA JOURNAL:
 GENTLEMEN: The political relations which have 50 long existed between us will, am sure entite me to the of your columns in making communication to the people of this congressional district; and if the sentiments which l am about to avow should not find fa- vor with you, thatslncere personal regarl which we cherish for each other, and which cannot be affected by any cba' ge in our party relations, will at least ensure for them a generous recev- tion on your part.
 Ol late, several articles have appeared in the papers of both parties in reference to the ap- preaching congressional election, in which my name has been presented in connection with the canvass; and for some months past have received earnest invitation from gentlemen re- siding in this county and elsewhere, to become acandIdate. It k proper therefore, to make all unreserved statement of my views and pur- poses in relation to that subject, and do so at this early day that 1 may relieve my friends from any embarrassment in the expression of their preference for myself or for others
 Never have l known a more favorable op. portunity for forming and announcing a calm opinion in regard to political questions than that which the present threatening time between the struggles of couteudns sections affords: and the period is equally fortunate for assum ing an Independent position in regard to par ties. Parties are formed for the support and advancement of principles; the names which
 they bear are intended to identify them. When III the progress of events great questions come up for discussion, it Is observed that the new issues are wi lely different from those that for mery dvldei parties; some are settled un- changeably, others in their very nature eDhe.
 mera, die out and are reg,rel as obsolete; while the men who compose these parties ua- tulally range themselves in harmony with their sentiments III new relations to each other. $
 long as the wing party maintained its or-auila- ton, 1 adhered to It, standard, aul shared is fortunes, triumphant or adverse, with unwayer n9 loyalty. More recently, 1 stood with its allies; they rallied 10 the support of d statesman eminently qualified to administer the yovcrn- ment, and whose abilities, character and expe- rience invited the confidence of the Amer can people. My political and personal rel ltions to MT Fillmore left me no choice as to my course so bong he continued in the lied and gave hm my sup Crt a> one would lead iorloru nope III the lace ot an opppsilg force too powerful to leave the least chance of success. Through out the late canvass, however, hom the first speech to the last, did Istice to Mr. Buchdu- ans character abilities, aud patriotism; dissent lug from some of his opinions, as l then con slrued them, but at all times avowng my con- fdance in him, and expressing my conviction that he would make safe President. II Mr. Fillmore had declued the canvas, as 1 had reason at one tune t. believe that he woull l should have given to MT. Buchanan prompt and cordial support; and l sustained Mr. Fi- mores claims with the higher satisfaction be- cause l saw, as the canvass advanced, that he would strengthen MT. Buchanan's position by continuing in the field. The general sentiment of the southern people was that the govern ment might be coniled either 10 Mir. Buchanan or to Mir Fillmore with perfect safety. This | Was announced by Gov. Wise, think, in that l brilliant speech which he uttered at Richmond | but little while before the ee :tion-a speech | rvalDg the noblest harangueS of Patrick Henry in hls best days, and which proves that Virgi- | ma to-day has sons whose eoquence and pa | triotism will fame up as intensely and glorious ] ly as in her revolutionary history, when the | occasion rouses and the country appeals to them. Having done my duty in the recent contest, now feel at liberty to act upon my convictiors independently, and shall do so.
 The Inaugural Address of Mr. Buchanan meets my appreciation. He puts to rest for ever all controversy in regard to his opinion ass { to the rights of slave holders ill the territories of the United States, for he explicitly declares l that the proper time for deciding the question as to the existence of slavery within their l limits to be, when the people assemble in con- veutIon to organize a State government. Up | to that time they are open to settlement by the people ot all the States, who at liberty to take with them their property of every de- scrp ption, and hold 1t uudisturbed by legislative | Iiuterterences. He deserves the greater credit l for his avowal, because 1t was not necessary to make i; it was voluntary, emphatic, manly statement of his opinion upon a great question: very important to us for its moral weight.
 He Is equally explicit in regard to the tariff, and comes fully within that ri5it construction of the constitution as to the power which 1t grants to Congress over that subject, always insisted upon by statesmen of the State ris hts school of politics
 lie is for the Union, rising generally above those low estimates of 1t which have sometimes been expressed; and asserting in language re- markable for its earnestness and power that it conierS incalculabe blessings upon the Amer- can people,
 Ills personal character possesses great weight and guarantes d wise and conservative admin istration of the government-an admiStration winch will restore it to its ancient dignity. Entertaining these views, 1t Is my purpose to give decided support to Mir. Buchanan's administration. The time has come for the south to unite, and surely no filter occasion for it ever appeared in our history; an able, 1 long tried, eminent statesman, from one of the most prominent non-slavehoding States in the coufederacy, has been elected to the Presiden- cy; and he announces to the nation at the very moment when he Is about to enter upon his administration, his purpose to conduct the go- vernment upon basis constltutonal-so sound 80 wise-and so conservative that every right which the south has asserted in all her struggles for thirty years past, is sure to be protected; and every principle that she has in sisted on will be upheld. Her interpretations of the constitution is adopted, and her theory of the government Is inaugurated.
 If we refuse our support to such an adminis- tration, and our sanction to such principles, what administration can find favor with us? What principles will command our support? | If We withhold from Mr. Buchanan, after such puumuuuun6uUu11nu11