Dallas herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1849-1873, 1859-08-24
The Genuine Letter of Governor Wise.

We clip from the Weekly Delta the letter Of Gov
Wise, about which much has boon said and written
The Delta considers this strange letter very extra
ordinary document cmanatng from such apolitca
Zouave as Gov. Wise. This meets Mr.. Buchanau's
and Buchanan are honorable men, They certainly dc
not mean what they say. Let Gov. Wise speak first
RICHMOND, July l3, 1859.
Dear SRI thank you for yours of the Stf
inst. have apprehcndcd all along that the Tam
many Regency would carry united delegation
from New York to Charleston. For whom =
Douglas, know is confident; but you may rely
on it that Mr.. Buchanan is himself candidate
for denomination, and all his patronage and
and power will be used to disappoint Douglas
and all other aspirants. Our only chance ID to
organize by districts, and either whip the enemy
or send two delegations.
If that is done or not done, we must still rely
ON united South. united South will depend
on united Virginia, and pledge you that she
at least shall be a unit. Virginia d unit, and
persistent and firm on sound platform Of pro-
tection to all persons Of popular versus squatter
sovereignty, she must rally to her support all
the South. The South can not adopt Mr.. Doug.
lass platform. 1t is short cut to all the ends
Of BLACK Republicanism. He then will kick up
| his heels. Ii he does or don't he can't be nomi-
mated, and the main argument against his nomi-
nation is that he cant be elected if nominated.
| If he runs an independent candidate, and Seward
runs and | am nominated ut Charleston, can
beat them both. Or, if squatter sovereignty is
"a plank Of the platform at Charleston and Doug
las is nominated, the South will run an independ-
ens candidate on protection principles, and run
the election into the house. Where, then, would
Mr.. Douglas be! The lowest candidate on the
list. If have the popular strength you suppose
it will itself Gx the nomination. Get that, and
am confident Of success.
Hon, +. Wood is prolessedly and really, l be-
leve, friend and, of course l would in good
faith, be glad of his influence, and would, do
nothing to impair it, and could not justly reject
his kind aid; but you may rely upon it that am
neither completely nor at all in the hands of Mr..
Wood, or OF any other man who breathes. lie
has always been friendly to me, and am to him,
is nothing in our relations which should keep
aloof any friend of either. lie knows as well US
any one can tell him, that his main influence is
in the city of New York, and don't fear the re-
suit. | am depending solely upon open position
OF principle, independent OF all ciqueS, and defy
ing all corners. we will overwhelm oil opposit-
ion in Virginia, and her vote will be conservative
and national.
At all events, shall always be glad to hear
lTOiu you, uuu JILL youlp tuiy,
HENRY A. WISE.
Next comes letter from Mr. Buchanan himself,
to the Hon. Wilson McCandless, asserting in round
terms that he is not nlidate, viii DO un-
der any circumstances Mr.. Wise however, knows
better, and issues his manifesto accordingly. The
letter of Wise is quite different from tho telegraph
reports of it; we cannot suppose much unanmity
between Governor Wise and the President, for al
though he is very warm against Douglas, we think he
is not very ardent in his attachment for the President
Mr. Buchanan thus writes, and settles the question
BEDFORD SPRINGS, July rs, 1859.
MY Dear SRI have received your kind note
of the 10th inst, together with the leader from
the POST Whilst appreciate, as il deserves,
the ability and friendship displayed in that edit
orial, yet regret that it has been published. My
determination not, under any circumstances to
become candidate for reelection, is final and
conclusive My best judgment and strong indin-
alton unite in favor Of this course. 10 east
doubts upon my predetermined purpose is caltul-
ated to impair my influence in carrying out I'M
portant measures, and affords pretext for sly
ing that these (measures) have been dictated by
desire to be renvminated With the kindtst
regards, &c, Respectfully your friend,
JAMES BUCHANAN.