The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-18
POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE.

TIE RFrrD loAS PARTY IN v seruA--It Is claimed BY
the black republicans Of ae North tina. IN Western W.
giua strong repuhlw nm s.n.r, ,e averv dsv rauing
md amorg tie usop,e and that already they have
compete ''s' zaon In that section The party which
mus ed held meeting in Wheeling on the 1lth nst
a. ich preamble and resolutions were passed, which
ally explain the relations existing between them and
black republicanism. They fall back the compromise
Of $780, and believe that the question Of slavery
should be banished from tho legislative halls in washing
ton They have faith in the decisions Of the Supreme
Court aid believe that fugitive slaves should be rendered
up They assert that the affair At HArper's Ferry was
wicked in s conception, atrccous in rs design, and
savage and revolving in its execution, and that was the
first fruits Of wicked fanatcm aroused and excited by
apocal crusade OF the North against the instxon Of
slavery. Among the resolutions we Hnd the following
Resolved, That loyal and true 10 the constitu
on aws and institutions of State cf Virginia.
jealous Of her honor and fame, and determined, at all
times and under all circumstances, 10 vudcate aud de-
epd her rights AT hazard and 10 the last extremity
With the profound indignation we condemn the law
ess and reasonable inroads OF Northern anatcism at
prompt firm and digniaed sdrinstraton Of criminal JUS
ice by the judicial authorities OF State, which
signed the murderous traitors to a traitors grave.
These appear to be the sentiments Of the called
pabDcans in Western Virginia that party in the North
find any comfort In them, disposed to lot them
enjoy II,
New BAArsmRE ELECTION The annual State election
in New Hampshire will take place the 18th Of March,
and the politicians and stump orators already begin
ming their attention towards the White Mountains
q Tuesday John Phelps addressed the republicans
Of Nashua, and Governor Banks Senator Wilson and
Hon. John Sherman already announced for the
paign. No movement has yet been made by the demo-
| crate.
TRE LAST KICK OF Know NorInNGIsM--The late State
Convention Of Bnghamton has closed the coffin Of Know
| nottingham in New York. 1t did not exactly die, but,
| Ike the butchers calf, cit kind o. gin eout"
| MARYLAND sENAToRsmP Legislature Of Maryland
about to elect United States Senator in place Of
Hon James A. Pearce whose term expires in 1851 The
democratic members held a the 18th instant
and took nine ballots for choice, and then adjourned
without eGectDg nomination Senator Pearce stood the
| highest the last ballot
| TIE TRIBUNE PHILOSOPHER on TIE PRESIDENCY Chi
cago Tribune says that public opinion somewhat divided
concerning Horace Greeeys position the Presidency
whether he is in favor Of Douglas Bates whether his
late letter magnhyng Mr Douglas strength designed
TO give that person lift at Charleston or Mr. Bates LII
| at Chicrgo.
TIE IRREpREsBIx OoxF1lcr-The black republicans in
Warren county, New Jersey have organized Chicago
Club Of Fighting Men, for the campaign. In Trenton
| club has also been formed and officers chosen.
DELEGATES TAs CONVENTION OF SOUTHERN STATES. -
The two Houses OF the Legislature Of Mississippi met il
Joint convention the 9th inst and sele:ted the follow
ing gentlemen to represent the State Of Mississippi the
Atlanta Convention, which will be held the 4h of
Samuel s Boyd, Of Adams; Wiley P. Harris, Of Kinds
A. NJ. Clayton, OF Marshall Samuel j. GhoIson Of Mon
roe; W. r. Hill, Of Yaxoo; Henry Dickinson, of Lowndes
! Hiram Cassedy, Of Franklin.
CONNECTICUT DKIEGATEs CmcAGo.-The delegates te
the National Republican Convention from Connecticut
said to be about equally divided in their choice for the
Presidency between Governor Chase and Mr.. Bates,
| Missouri,