The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-16
Our Richnond Correspondence.
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RICHMOND, va, August 10, isos
Grond coal,icn Scheme oooe,n TIE Friends Of Hunter and
Brsctiaridse-John NJ DANIEL Refurnsno from Triw %
take CAaros Of ns "Escmsner' and Ssypoy; Hwuer or
Breckfnridoc- Ercifing TINS ahead Pisols and OF.
fee, dc, DC.
war informed last nrht thai Grand coalition SCHEME
vas on foo, between the n ends OF Hunter and Brccn.
ridge with 10 the election OF Other 70 tho
Presidency This movement is said 10 be dcsasd by
apprehension growing out OF the increasing popularity Of
Wise and the waning prospects OF Hunter Virginia. the
IDEA being thu, union OF the friends OF both would be
sufficient the influence Of the Old Dominion for
one or other OF these ssprsn Some say that Hunter
has waived bis claims in behalf Of Breckinridge, while
other. assert that the terms Of the coalition contemplate
no surrender OF claim the Part Of either, bu, merely
union Of their respective forces, TIE choice between
TIE two 10 be governed BY future circumstances. The
dsrac,ed state Of be Hunter ranks In Virginia, caused
by the pjudcous econ OF Iecher their standard
bearer IN the ensuing gubernaiora contest led "
ucpae recently change Of tactics the part of that
clique. That anticipation fully realized In the devs-
lopemsrt or This new coalition No sooner did the nIor.
nation uron this subject reach me my mind instantly
required 70 significant article SoA Of the goth
VT which subioin. Read and learn
VICE rEuSqpESt uescNIxupeE ON psy.
sSes q pssoS recent, aeysrss voa p qs sso
Breckinridge on the political issues Of The day
able candidate for the succession the both OF
personal worth aud party serves. is certain that
man Of his age has achieved such eminent pastion or
has exhibited higher degree that aggregate Of quail
ties which the world distinguishes as statesnsnshp.
Though scarcely yet In the meridian Of life be has the
experience OF veteran politician and with the ardent
impulses Of exutsnt manhood he combines The prudence
OF sagacious are His has been an unbrokeu
cesson OF riumphs, from his election Clay favo
rite lieutenant TIE Ashland district, 70 the day OF his
elevation 70 the second Office In the gu Of the coirtry.
He has yet 70 sustain defeat No wonder the I'D mi
ration OF his friends invests him with the charm OF irwin
cbilty. And wheu contemplate the dignity Of his
bearing The aasbty OF bis address, and bis evident su
peroriy OF intellect Ia The prominent position which he
now occupies we must allow that he has shown himself
equal 70 the very highest responsibilities Of goversuen
The speech albeit the imperfect report OF political sd
verAfy, VII DO no discredh 10 Mr. Brecknridgss repu
tatou negligent In the arscss OF rhetorical effect the
rangement and ~ exhaustive discussion Of the issues be-
fore the country. Above all, n Ia admirable for the
frankness Of n declarations and s uncquvoca spirit OF
ndenty 10 the south
Mr.. Brecknridge were anything o< q trimmer or time
server he might easily have avoided expression OF
opinion the question which thought 10 Inc demo
crscy. m, ndnee 70 the integrity OF his pos,tIop he
WA only solctous 10 please all parties he might nav
svoved himself with something less Of dp-n. rirht
straightforward aud thorough going csndor With cnu
setersc Independence he volunteers exposition OF his
sentiments and his speech betsYs Mother reserve nor
ambiguity We wanted no assurance that Me- Breoktp-
ridge approves the policy OF The admin alton AMI the De
uocracF the Kansas controversy yet 70 n gratifying 10
Lcccm2ou constitution Bat be goes beyond me pssssi