The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-06-14

Our hichmond Co<respondencs.
A RICHMOND, We June 10, 1858.
Mcu7naff for the Presidential SucceSion-7he Cdmbino-
tons at Washirgtcn-Er,csuw Movcrenton the Part Of
he Ad.yted Csisens Of the Country in Favor Of Wte-
HIS Nomination 10 tc Made Sine Qua Nm Of thar Sup
port of DsnNcrdcy-1he Uitras Of the South Ar1ious for
Defeat Pyftexs for Dtsun,on-7Ae Policy of Union
Demoorats, dc
The ball for the Presidential succession 1850 has been
started, aad strange may seem in OF the remose
period Of tho election tho Washington politicians have
held conferences ana partially determined upon their fu
ture policy In this connection In the matter OF cAndt
date for the Succession chcse lies between Brcckn
RIDGE and Senator Hunter OF state. and tine 6na
sipaop between these two the entire programme
for future action has been fully adjusted The parties 70
this adjustment sDde, be composed exclusive
~ OF the extreme ultra Southern wing Of the democracy
Lecomptcn, or "a some suppose, Lecompton nodded &C.
cordirg 70 the conference basis Of present session.
being their platform. Some Of the South Carolina u~as
are closely identified with this movement, osst
majors Of Il, vhe Mississippi Alabama and Louisiana
playing prominent part 10 Il vii, probably, ia ry
nexs letter be able 60 fully Details add give
you the Of few Of the nspicuous actors in this
movement
Meanwhile, the friends Of wsc actively at 70
his nomination, and can state TO you, act
within my knowledge, tina. extensive movement Is
noe foot among the leading adopted citizens of the
country to effect that object have day letter
from German adopted citizen Of Cincinnati addressed 10
friend Of his in this city, which he ssys-5o far
our countrymen here concerned say with ,osi
derable certainty that they satisfied 10 waive ell
onAl and party considerations for the sake OF wse cleo
ticn A you doubtless aware, very large number
Of sountryme ia this State republicans; out in
view OF the claims which Wise possesses and the great
services which he hSs rendered in saving them from the
ban Of they willing disregard every
patty obligation and 80 for him. We in tue city have
bad opportunity of apprccspg the extent OF the bene
ts which his glorious r umph Virginia have conferred
less fr consideration OF the advantages which
as adopted citizens derived from his exerons than
national considerations growing out Of the services
which he rendered in svertpg repetition Of
the scenes at Louisville aud elsewhere, do
deem due to him to sustain him 10 the mex. Presidential
struggle believe there adopted 10 the
country who would be so lost to every sense OF gratitude
az to withhold from the gallant Wise their sup
port tell you that far as our couu,rymsn are
cerped such charge will attach to them Let Virginia
give TO us-et her brog him out aud will let the
world zee how We pprecate his SERVICES No other men
living carry Ohio but nn-I mean d. 10 ,cr st-and
Will cay you . old democrat, which have
you DO for last twenty years. that with any
standard bearer your party will encounter defeat
such probably as net known the history OF
party struggles In this country"
From the letter OF az Irsh adopted citizen addressed
week two ago 10 military gentemau In this city au
permitted 70 make the following extracts am not per
mieo 10 give the locality OF the writer for that would,
He says:"I should mourn for the degeneracy Of the
Irish were hex 70 prove themselves insensble OF
have we cer,suy cannot be charged with that o, nrrss
tude and mistake much the feelings Of countrymeu,
here and elsewhere you shall witness any exnoaon OIL
with reference 70 Wise Irdivoua ly have strict party
ties affiliations; but will say that II due to the strict
and abiding adherence of Irish adopted do
party should co far defer TO tneir wish as 70
pomir Wise for the Presidency Let ms assure you
that their nteret to do Tor be seems TO me oy fer
the most available candidate Of aoy new mentioned 10
connection with that Office He would draw from the
ranks Of the black republicans larger contingent than
could any other In the country For my part, will
his nomination qua Of my supper, Of the
democratic party and know many others who are sim
larry disposed
II could give you the sources whence came the letters
OF which the above extracts would be at loss 10
dedne how potent and Influential this movement among
the adopted citizens Is likely 70 prove However, you
will see developed in due time TO satisfy you that
speak upon grounds that sufficiently authentic Suf
dee say for the present tina. this movement on the
part OF the adopted citizens Is foot and that Wses
nomination will DO urged by them with all the power and
influence OF which they are possessed
direct sectional phase 70 the next Presidential con
test, so as 10 invite defeat, and thus whs,
union. BY no other means than the elevation OF .
tiora black republican candidate 70 tho Pres teucy
could they secure readily NE cooperauon OF virginia
and the other border Southern States In their proec, OF
dsunion; and with this view they viii urge the adoption
o. tho iSSc%psn1 Or some osns; Poe mo- pie.
stralon In reference 70 The Lecompton constitution she
win back ont nom that position in order to cbviaie tho
issue which dsunonts seeking 10 force upon the
country. In other words, she will endeavor TO avert
every pretext for dunon But rest sssured that In the
election of black republican tho Presidency she wosd
recognise tho ulmasum Of Union and with tho other
border sister States.
have taken occasion to canvass pretty generally the
feelings Virginia 10 the policy Of The democratic par
" tie next Presidential struggle; aud the opinion, so
far o. have enabled gather points N tue selec
ton OF Q Southern anti Looompon candidate. You Will
Ind this Wow DO upon fuller Development OF
vrsnas and policy. Sne will avoid disuaon
and obvise every preext for 70 the fullest extent that
her influence avail bull In the election of sectional
candidate she will undoubtedly recognise IN ample Just
ncAtiou for this sad issue.