New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-07

IL 10 oefend himesif from The charge Of beiug cs-
uni0nist.
"A correspondent fron Critics Corners, Delaware
County, n. Y, writss as follows:
=" Previously 70 iSiS, ,his county wss considered
Democratic stronghold. The leaders of the party then
advocated doctrines with respect 10 Slavery which
would now be considered Republican, with tnch
cess that the Democrats voted almost solid for Van
Buren,, and gave lin majority. Bat when those
Leaders IN order to follow in the PrcSlsver7 wake Of
the party, shortly atterward repu3aied their former
teachings, many of their followers left the party and
ritd TO act with parties less ProSayery. Ever since
that time the so-called Democracy has been the
wane in this county, ard to day this class of citizens
form the groundwork of the Republican party. Fer
few years the Americans ruled here but since the last
State Election, they have become conscious that their
prominent leaders in the State, Hunt Books d Co.,
have been trafcbipg with their votes. This had the
effect TO drive them into the Republican ranks In the
town Of Andes, where the Americans have rued for
the last four years Republican club has been formed
the officers OF which are mostly former Americans.
In middetown, those who voted for Fillmore in 1886
are now avOwed advocates of the ele ion Of Lincoln
and Hsmlin. I believe the same may he said of the
other towns ia the county.
From these circumstances, and the divided state
the Sham Democracy, i conclude that Delaware
County will give Lincoln 1000 majority in November
next"
The subjoned letter, from the Hon John Bell, is
Iubsbed in The Montgomery (Al.) Post;
"NAsHvILLE, July q, 1860.
"DEAR SIR Your letter of the 9th inst. was received
ten day since and it ie due to you, well as myself
to state the which have delayed my TO
this late day TO explain what otherwise might be i'm
puted to me as dscourtesy. Such statement is due to
numerous other gentlemen, who, in the last month
Elk weeks, have addressed letters of inquiry to me,
from different quarters OF the country as to my views
and opinions on the prominent questions at issue
in the pending canvass and which have received no
answer.
"To the inquiries in all such letters there was but
4 i
ard properly be made under the circumstances Of my
position which was to refer the writers to my past
COURSE to the views and opinions have heretofore
held and expressed the subjects or questions en-
braced in their letters But it appeared to me that
reply, containing nothing more than such general
reference, without pointing out the particular votes,
speeches, and other evidences OF what had SAID or
done in connection with the questions made the sub
iects of inquiry, stating where they were found,
would he uDgra'ious to say tbs least of it. To make
such references in my answers would far exceed the
ordinary limits Of letter, and concluded that IT
would be more convenient and satisfactory TO both
parties TO accompany my answers with printed COL
lection Of such of my speeches and letters as have
direct bearing upon the subjects of controversy; of
such copous extracts therefom to leave nothing to
be supplied by further quotations from them. The
preparation of such compilation Immediately
commenced, by member Of the Central Union Com
mttee of Tennessee. 1t is now completed, and |
transmit, herewith copy of it. printed in the Ma
tional Union" II was Issued from the press week
later than was anticipated by me, and hence, my
answer TO your letter. well TO others, has been
delayed week beyond tie time had proposed to
myself TO answer them.
81 For the reasons which impel me TO decline any
further answer to the inquiries in your letter. refer
you TO the first and second pages of the National
Union. You will observe that the ground there taken
is, that it wOnld be inconsistent with the declared
views of the Convention which placed me in the posi-
ton now occupy before the public to make any
declaration of principles Bat do not choose to shell
ter myself under the authority Of the nominating Con-
vention against any reproach | may incur in conse-
quence of the course l have thought it my duty to
pursue in relation to this subect. Had been men,
Der of the Convention would have resisted the adop
ton of any platform, other declaration OF princi-
PIES not embraced or implied in the three fundamental
propositions objects intended to be maintained aud
secured by the National Union Party, and which con-
stute the basis of its organizations The Constitution,
the Union, and the Enforcement of the Laws. The
great aim Of the National Union Party is, TO restore
peace, with justce TO both sections of the Unionnot
TO peTpetuate strife.
q Whatever may be the policy or desgns Of others,
North and Sonth, who, In their letters, have insisted
upon their right matter of principle to call upon
TO declare my views and opinions upon any all
Of the questions WEIGH have become the subject Of con-
roversy in the pre- sent canvass, and contend that
cannot refuse compliance with their demands without
violation of the obligation they to exist my
part as candidate for public place, have distrust
of your sincerity and good faith in making the earnest
appeals TO me which you do in your letter. to take
course, which hope you WILL upon reflection, per-
ceive would not be in conformity with the intentions
and expectations of those who chose to be their
leader and the representative of their policy and prn-
cples Nor do doubt your sincere dc sire to support
the Union Ticket if you do so consistently with
your sense of public duty Ii is therefore, with deep
regret that find myself constrained to differ with you
in any of your views and most of all to have TO say to
YOU that cannot 60 beyond the record OF my political
ife in responding TO the questions presented in your
letter.
of, In the authentic exposition Of my course upon
the subject of Slavery running through period OF y
years. you find nothing TO inspire you with con
dence that, in the event of my election, would so
employ the power and influence of the Executive De-
partment of the Government 10 give Just ground
of complaint to the South any other section OF the
Union while would regret the loss Of your support
and that of your friends could not reasonably expect
to receive it.
you are at liberty to make any use Of this letter
Won NAV think proper.
am with great respect and the most friendly regard your
Col THOMAS H. WAITE"
The New-York correspondent Of The National
IntelEgencer says:
"The levy upon the ofice-hoders in this city has
commenced. Every person employed in the Custom
House has been assessed twenty per cent on his month
w salary. For instance, the man who receives si00
per month must pay go. clerk designated by the
Collector is taking down names and salaries. The
amount is TO be transmitted TO the Breckenridge aud
dollars will be raised in this way. Many poor fellow
groans when he reflects that he is probably paving for
whetting the guilloue which in March next ia to be
used in bis decapitation.'
"A CORE spondent writes from Lebanon, IL, under
date of August j, as follows:
GA mass meeting of the Republicans Of St. Clair
County was held at Belleve last Saturday, and ac;
cepted the invitation Of physician of this place and
rode over with him. 1t simply country meeting,
bnt great one-at least 10 600 people being present.
Frank Blair, Carl Schurz Joe. Gillespie, Hecker, and
Mr. Allen. were the speakers. Gillespie ls the hePuo
L. and a