The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-09-10


lowing preface to long article mpugnng the accuracy OF
Mr. Douglas az historian his recent copyrighted mani
festo:-
We now propose to s the matter to the bottom, and to
satisfy every honest and fair minded man who will read
article that the statement Of Mr. Douglas in regard to
what he styles the Jefersonian plan Of government
for the Territories gross perversion OF the truth OF
history This statement is the foundation upon which he
this proving be sandy foundation his edifce falls to
the ground as matter Of course.
SOUTHERN KNOW Nominees FOR DcK1Nsoy.-The Eagle
Of the South Filmore) says
It is asserted that the New York delegation in the
Charleston Convention will give united support to Daniel
most reliable democrat at the North. He is an inaexibe
hard shell democrat alyng with the doctrine Of the sill
yer gray wings on the slavery question.
COL j. N. Kunke, of Frederick has been nominated as
candidate for reelection to Congress from the Fifth
Congressional district, Maryland.
DR. CHEEvER fRATE-The vrtuousy indignant pastor OF
the Church Of the Purans who censured by coun-
Gil Of his own church for his towards members
of his congregation, says
Mr. Chase has descended to the "lowest depths TO
which loweraw men" have yet reached; but Mr. Cor
win has plunged down the lowest pumet OF degrade
tion." "Judge not that we be not judged"
SOUTHERN PLATFORM FOR CHARIEsroS.-The Huntsville
(Alaoamn) Democrc, W. Clay, r.q, brother
Of United States Senator Clay of that State thus explicitly
states the conditions upon which, and which only, Ala
ton
No nominee of the Charleston Convention can obtain
our support unless the platform adopted shall snbstan
TALLY recognise the constitutional rights Of the South the
slavery question: laid down by the Supreme Court in
the Scott decision wit That slavery recognized
the constitution and that is the duty of every depart
men Of the federal judicial
and executiyeto guard and protect IT. and unless the
antecedents Of the nominees such as TO justify the be-
lief that he will be safe custodian of the rights Of the
South under the constitution.
The Cincinnati GdzyJie addg-Such the common VOICE
Of the Southern democracy 1t to from Virginia
and from Texas-from Kentucky and from Mississippi
from South Carolina and from louisiana The exceptions
are rare, and only prove the rule
DOUGLAS MANIFESTO IN CmcAGo-The Chicago Press &
Tribune says Of the late copyright manifesto
The able and conclusive review of Mr.. Douglas late
essay which we give elsewhere this morning. win well
repay perusa Whoever will carefully read it through
will be prepared to place proper estimate upon that
lamest shalowest and most inconcusive of all Of Mr.
Douglas efforts. Regarded device to deude persons
anxious to be deluded, and to strengthen himself with
such Of his political friends as have free soil proclives,
Mr. Douglas paper Is ingenious. Regarded as an argu-
ment in support Of his phantom, 1t is sha How sophism
ONE FRIEND FOR DouGLAs-The Alabama State Sentinel
says-we have hesitancy in saying that the national
democracy of Alabama and of Dallas county will if Mr.
Douglas receives the nomination Of that party at Charles
ton support him, and support him with good national
feeling believing that they doing the best for the
country.
SENATOR DOUGLAS on WoMAN's RrcHrs. Since the ap-
pearance of Mr.. Douglass epste to J. B. Dorr Of Du
buque Iowa. the Senator to have been taken with
mania for letter writing The Bath (slane) Sentinel gives
publicity to the following
Mrs Lucy SToNE-Dear madam:-Your kind letter Of
the Sth inst wishing to be present at convention Of
the ladies of the Northwest to be convened Chicago
the 18th of September next devise for the
promotion Of the happiness and protection of the interests
rights of the female has just been laid before me-
o~faI daar r4o1a ybpny "
deep interest in all that concerns the ladies Of our great
and glorious country And need not now, after so many
years of faithful labor in the Of popular sovereign
y you that you have In your endeavors TO obtain
the liberty Of governing yourselves In your own way
su, copdsnce y Of nv undivided sympathy regret
dear madam, that business of great Importance will pre-
vent me from being present at your convention have
the honor to remain, &C., ). A. DOUGLAS
PRESIDENTIAL CANDrpArEs-The North Carolina Chronicle
Is in favor Of Mr.. Badger, Governor Graham or Mr.
Cri,tenden as the whg candidate for the Presidency.
The Marshall (Aiss.) Democrat nominates the Hon.
Albert G. Brown as the democratic candidate.
The Roanoke Crescent, at Plymouth, N c., hoisis the
name Of John Minor Bolts.
The Sumner (Kansas) Gazette Henry c. Carey of
Philadelphia.
The election of delegates Congress from Arizona was
set down for the 1st inst.
KENTUCKY BARBACrE.-About 1000 people attended the
democratic barbecue held at Paris Kentucky 6n Thurs
day last In honor OF the election Of Captain W. Eimms
to Congress- and Of Colonel John A. Pratt to the State
Senate. Vice President Breckenridge addressed the
crowd and was received with the greatest enthusiasm
william Stedman, formerly President Of the Western
Anti Slavery Society, is Of the republican candidates
for seat in the Ohio Legislature from the county Of Port
age.
woSpERrur.--The Buffalo Courier douglas paper),
says-Our own belief is that tho views expressed by
Judge Douglas will henceorth govern the practical action
the and the country aa they have already
done and that there will be serious attempt 10 make
an issue upon them In the platform Of principles to be
adopted at the Charleston Convention.
DOUGLAS BELOW PAR IxpiANA-lt Is said that the ad.
mnistra.ion in Indiana utterly routing their
Douglas rivals in the election Of delegates to the Demo.
cratic State Convention, which appoints tho Charleston
delegates Bright and Fitch, the United States Senator's
are uncompromising haters Of the Little Giant
The Highland Democrat is out for Daniel s. Dickinson
for President but deers the choice Of the New York
State delegation.
The Ewood TX. T) Free Press nominates Seward for
President Abram Lincoln for Vice President and the
notorious Marcus j Parrot, for Congressional delegate.