Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-12-07
Letter from Washington.
November 25th, 1859. 1


 affair occurred, there were strong efforts made to unite the black republicans and southern opposition in the organization of the House; and there was every prospect that such would inevitably be the result But now in view of the excited state of the public mind at the north, but few southern opposition members will be found coalesc- ing with and voting for black republicans. It may be several weeks before the organi- zatlon of the House can be effected, and the election of a democratic speaker is not an impossibility, although that party is in a minority; at all events, the election of q straightout black republican can be pre- veated. In this view of the case the black republicans may abandon Sherman and run Corwln or Etheridge. It matters not how matters may terminate, the proceedings will demonstrate to the country that no party but the democratic is worthy of it's confidence.
 The excitement at Charestown, Va, where the Harper's Ferry criminals are in jail awaiting the execution of the sentence passed on them, continues, and every day develops to what extent northern fanaticsm IS willing to ge. There is no question but a crisis IS now upon the country, and the south is becoming fully aroused to the fate that awaits her should she longer tamely fold her arms and submit to every aggres- sion that can be perpetrated, and contumelv that may be heaped on her. The entire black republican party at the north sympa- thize openly with old Brown and his fol- lowers, and large ma iority of 1t excuse and justify them in their murderous ex- ploits. Here in quasi southern city the feeling Is very marked the northern men speaking of the affair in humorous light, and joking at the excitement and fears of the population, in the immediate vicinity where 1t occurred, and the southern men denounclng 1t as the most outrageous of crimes. Gov. Wise has received letters from various portions of the north threat ening him if Brown is executed the torch of the incendiary will light the villages and towns of the south There seems to be every prospect of an internecine warfare between the two sections, unless return sense of right and justice shall soon seize upon the northern mind. The feeling at the south on this occasion is more nearly unanimous than on any former, the only exception being found in the brain of some southern oppositionsts, who charge that the foray at Harper's Ferry was the result of the teachings of the democratic party. In this charge they wonderfully agree with the black republicans who attribute 1t to the same source. Until recently Virginia has been regarded as one of the strongest, if not the strongest, Union state in the confederacy, but in the daily meetings of the people being held there. 1t Is solemnlv affirmed by emphatic resolutions that the election of black republican as President in 1860, is sufficient cause and will create a diss solution of the Union. in some instances these meetings have been addressed by eminent public men, who have heretofore been conSpicious as union men, who declare these to be their sentiments.
 With this state of feeling at the south, the next presidential election becomes the more important and it will have an impor- tant bearing on the result of it. There is growing disposition among the democra-
 
 be nominated by the Charleston convention, and at all events If d northern man is nomi- hated he shall be entirely and wholly ac- ceptable to the south. This will be inc programme that will succeed, and the nomi- nation of such man as Douglas can nev- CT be thought of ill the convention. This Is no time to be taking up man whose views upon the slavery question is not ac- ceptable to the entire southern democracy, and should the northern democracy, through superiority of numbers at Charleston, force such one upon us, his chances of election would be worthless; because in that event there would be independent southern nom- nation in the field. The impression is that the northern delegates will in the main be governed i'll their action at Charleston by the wishes of the southern delegates. If such should prove true, were the south to go there united on one man as their candi- date there would be no question of the nomination of a southern man by the con vention. But there are such number of aspirantS at the south that 1t will be i'm possible for the southern delegates to agree on any particular person, and failing to do so, the northern man whom they may de- signate will receive the nomination. This person 1t is thought will be Gen. Lane of Oregon, or Dickenson of New York. Hun ter and Breckenridge are the southern men most prominently spoken of for the nomi- nation, although Gov. Wise since his ac- tiOn reletive to the Harper's Ferry matter has gained strength. If southerner can receive the nomination, and l cannot see why he should not, Breckenridge of all others named would be the most proper person, on account of talent, soundness. popularity and especially availability, and If southern man does not receive 1t. for the same reason Gen. Lane should be nomi- mated. At this time the democracy need a candidate who, from his known conserva- tive, consistent and sound course can rally the entire south, and sufficient portion of the conservative element at the north to se- cure his clection-in a word we must have a popular-a peoples man, which is found either in Breckenridge or Lane With either the democracy would have an assu- rance of victory.
 
 candidate there is no sort of doubt, especial ly as his party believe there are prospects of hic success. Should he be. and be elect ed the success of black republicanism in its worst form will be presented to the south, and how will she act? That is a question for herto solve, although there can be no doubt as to the result, as northern emissaries have not yet scattered themselves through out the south in sufficient numbers to force her to the doctrine of tamely submitting. It has been charged, that in such an event, not only would southern men submit to such disgrace but that many of the south ern oppositionists would seek office under his adm lnistratior. A few might. but 1 am sure the great body of the southern oppo- sltlon party would be as uncompromsinc as the most ultra ARKANSAS
 For the True Democrat
 The Old Line Democrat.
 PINE BLUFF, Ark. Nov, 1859.
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