Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-09-13

~ +vined around his brow by the AboitOnists OF New
england were still fresh and blooming Following the
ample of his prototype in treason, Benedict Arnold,
no FIRST tried by corrupt appliances to seduce the New
cond democracy to the aid of enemies, and then
dashed down into Virginia and North Carolina, fully
hent upon the destruction of the democracy here even
# in its overthrow the Constitution and the Union had
to fall Upon evidence to my mind satisfactory, L
Loroe that this arch traitor to his party and to the
Constitution did in his late visit to the Eastern States
ondeavor to bring about such union between his
friends and Lincoln would debar the Constitutional
democracy from obtaining any support in that section
Tncolns election he boosted fixed fact and feel
ncy congratulated of the rngeaders OF the ire
irresistible conflict its consummation In his Southern
orav he did, indeed, change his language but his IN
tent is made too manifest by bis acts to admit of
doubt. In New England his friends were to support
Lincoln to preach this doctrine at the South might put
his neck in halter IA favorite mode OF punishment with
This Benedict the 2nd.) Afraid to assist him here by
direct cooperation he urges his friends to run separate
ticket knowing that each and every demoC rat who
he seuced to its support will be clear gain to Lincoln
If should defeat the Constitutional Candidates Brock
inrdge and Lane the traitors purpose is the same in
both cases. namely the overthrow of democracy by the
election of Lincoln. The facts disclosed in the follow
ing interview between himself and two democrats in
New Jersey support me in this charge. AS an answer
to this however We were called upon yesterday by
nromnent democrat of New Jersey, who relates to US
that previous to the late Convention in that State,
two of Douglas supporters called upon him at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel in this City. When they informed him
Of the terms of union likely to be adopted in that State
Mr. Douglas denounced them openly and unreserUedly.
They replied, why, Mr.. Douglas your advice would
certainly give the State to Lincoln Then let 1t. 1t
anil gre US the organization an 1864, Mr.. Douglas
repy'-So says the New York Day Book" one
othe most reliable papers in that City am informed
that if the correctness of this conversation should be de-
MED by Judge Douglas the name of the gentlemen will
be given.
The avowa of such policy affords key to the mys-
terry of his whole course Elected and cast out by the
Constitutional Democracy, he seeks, in new organza
on that distinction the nsatiate desire of which has
proved his ruin. he may accomplish his purpose in
New England but will he be equally successful in Wiz
pinia and North Carolina? | cannot believe it.
Will the Democracy of the State give their votes tc
an electoral ticket got up for its own destruction !?
think not and was surprised that sufficient number o.
serters from the party could be found to cleo
tors but this surprise removed when learned thai
Of the ten electors about half of the number had
been operating with long enough to have the shell
the wind liseth and the balance never known t.
have given Democratic vote. With all due respect t.
their social positions, consider them undeserving
the confidence of the Democracy of the State.
have extended this letter much beyond the limits
intended when it was commenced In conclusion ALLOW
me to thank you for the compliment you pay me- in ask
ng me address the citizens of Ellington, and to IN
form you that on my return from the North l will ap
point a day when l can discharge that duty.
Yours respectfully
w. S. ASHE.
To Mr.. j. MOORE, DIR. S. S. SATcHwELL and Others