The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-06-12


Eloiong--Srange Results in the Congressional Districts
Caucus of The Hunter Mem at Washington Discppoins
ment at che Presidents Not Coming 10 Richmond-Visit Of
the" Gra,t to NesO Y@k-PrepGatieasf for Ms Springs
Cool Weather, dc.
have heard remarked in connection with the Presi
dents late visit North Carolina, that no not ap-
preached wbe there In any instance the subject
OF Office for any request other than had reference 10
the purpose Of his VISIT and qualification Of the general
wish OF the people along the route oil travel 10 b afforded
opportunity TO greet him. This cordially doubt
involved considerable trouble and Inconvenience to his
Excellency, but he bore in that indicated his
appreciation Of the kind motives which dictated this
zeal and greet him. he should again be before
the country candidate for election present po-
sition-wbich ne dsclams bsing-he would undoubtedly
be the first choice Of North Carolina Such at least
the opinion Of Of the distinguished democrats
Of that State; and from tho manifestations which
made in reference to the President have doubt OF
correctness His visit has tended 10 win over him
the affections Of the people of that State than any
OF public that he could perform has awakened
feeling Of State pride which official could
arouse and this visit particularly aering since 1t
the III st official visit which the President made to
State other than his snce his inauguration. The
spectacle Of his interviews with the people at the various
points aopg the route truly interesting The joy with
which his arrival WAS hailed everywhere betokened
warmth Of affection that repelled the idea OF
phsncy or sehshnees. 1t seemed to of q pc.
culiar attachment to the individual apart from
his high official citation and with those who
had opportunities Of more than passing intercourse
with him, this feeling became moro and more intense.
was peculiarly struck with the satisfaction which each
who fortunate enough to receive shake of his
band derived from that commonplace ceremony. II
afforded as much delight to the North Caroni
would the comforting OF batch OF offices upon par
Gel Of hungry spoismen rhe comparison is hardly just
to the noble aud dsintereeted pride by
people OF the old North State at the visit Of dieu.
guished Chief Msgotrate. But the reader can asy DIS
tingush between the relative character of feelings
bolh can well conceive what influence the Presidents
visit to tho North Carolina University is likely exert
upon the future prospects of that nsttn.on The honor
of special visit from SUCH James Buchanan Ia
made TO imply distinguishing merit in the University
which sill be assumed foco guaranty Of its pre-
emnence as institution OF learning. It only
mains for the trustees 10 enlarge its accommodations 10
secure patronage surpasspg that Of any similar iusti
tuition IN the country. The visit will not be without
effect also upon the graduates Under the happy i'm
pulse which s memory will impart they will enjcavor
TO render their future worthy the noble auspices
under which it was commenced Many Of the graduates
to the coincidence OF the Presidents visit with the
receipt OF toer graduating diplomas and rocur TO it
motive OF nspration noble zeal and energy in what.
ever pursuit they might engage
The official returns Of the late election in this Sae
far as received indicate that Letcher majority will
over Elk thousand In lo4 counties heard from he has
majority of four thousand seven hundred aud eight aud
should he majority in the counties to he heord from ap
proxiDae the result in 1855, Is estimated ths his
jory will reach the above Bgures strange feature in
with the Congressional elections is that Ia
every latsnce the regular democratic nominee was do
fcxted where independent democrat was in the field
This Of course, accounted for by the division
stoned in the vote aud the nvarable az ppot
by the Know Nohngs Of the independent candidate with
view 10 break down the organization Of tho democracy u
the Third Sixth and Tnrtcenth Congressional districts
independent democratic candidates received the whole
Know Nothing VOTE the object in instances being
aid the election of the democratic malcOneDts the hope
OF defeating them next time with real simon pure Know
Nothing 1t is shrewdy cooectured that tho successful
independents having once received taste Of office, will
gerseveIs in their reOsons s,urss and seek re cleo
this instance. This rebellion will necessarily involve
sacrifice Of many votes Of their party though
regular nomination is made; and the Kaow N0hings
coursged 10y this division will be To their best
men. the democracy, in order to punish this rebellion,
should nominations, the result will better in
nmuch as still greater division Of tho democratic vote
would follow which would place the Of the Know
Nothing candidate beyond question The truth is, that
the people Of Virginia becoming tired OF the ioef
cheney Of their members and desired change Our dele
cation, with few exceptions. degeneratng into po-
sdenal asprants than of the people Reckoning day has
come however and these ope ators permitted
enjoy the sweets Of private life.
The wreworkers who have in their especial keeping tho
Presidential prospects Of Senator Hunter held little
consideration the recent sad revulsion Virginia
the extent of their responsibility therein, and ncuded
that the result rebuke TO themselves aud their chief
in the face of which would not be prudent for at
present to move have upon the very best authority
that il was deemed by them nexpedient to make
ner Efforts against Wise In Virginia, and they accordingly
agreed let Hunter await the casualties Of the Charles
ton Convention Their fundamentally In Letcher's nomi
nation and subsequent abandonment Of him. has brought
upon that clique the contempt and of nine enhs Of
the democracy Of Virginia. You will soon some de-
velopements that will occasion you not little surprise
settle the popular status OF this wing of the virginia
democracy for all future time.
Much disappointment felt by the democracy here,
and In fact by all parties at the Presidents refusal
make this city his way back TO Washington. have
doubt he would receive warm reception. Indeed
the character OF the who signed the invitation to him
was sufficient guaranty on that head
The Richmond Grsys, probably the most efi,ent and
New York about the 18th or 18TH Of August ia compance
with an invitation extended to them by Colonel Duryea OF
the Seventh regiment i is thought they will visit other
portions Of the North before they return.
am informed tina, active preparations being ade
at the several Springs in Virginia in anticipation OF
usually prosperous II is thought that the obstacle
To European travel nterposed by the present will
material benefit to the Springs, and in anticipation of
this result considerable additions are beng made 10 the
accommodations. The weather here at present cool
that no one dreams Of leaving home for tho mountains
Fires have been in requstion for the past Two days. and
this after week OF unusually warm weather.
Roger A. Pryor has settled in Petersburg to engage in
the practice Of law II thought that the hope getting
to Congress led to this STEP It is said he despaired
Douglas receiving the nomination for the Presidency
RICHMOND, Va, June 8, 1869.
Rejoicing Of the Virginia DemOcracy-7he Democratic
Pres on Non Laturentis- Organization Of he Demo.
cracyfor 1s6o-P'rchase of SIace for Huband-7Ae
Bots and Wise DicuKy-John NJ. Bots Suing O. Je,s.
nn9s Wise for LJel-Srange Revelations 10 be Made on
the Trial, dc.
The democracy Of Iynchburg surrounding counties
the 18th inst by old fashioned Virginia barbecue
Ia which the Hon. John Letcher, Governor elect win take
part The circumstance from which this Publication move
men derives its chief impulse s the triumph of the
cracy the Iynchburg Senatorial district which has
toore been strongly Know Nothing AS to the result in the
State while is d. mocratc ,cess IL by small
margin rather to prove of mourning than Of
Joy to the democratic party They are however, seeking
70 make the best OF it, if only to encourage the party
the Southern States where elections pending but
20 long as figures ineligible, and comparison OF the
result now and in 1855 be made the public
blinded to the sad reverses which have overtsken the
democracy In the laie election No member of the party
hero denies that the resu. sadly unsavorable The
question Is who responsible for R and upon tba there
are as many opinions as have democrats in Richmond
The majority, xeyer agroe that Letcher's nomination
was the main cause, meanwhile maintaining thai other
Influences were az work TO produce this revuson.
Ia worthy OF notice, In this connection, that few
Gratis throughout the State who prominent SO.
curing the nomination OF Mr. Letcher have escaped