The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-21
Political Intelligence.

Political Intelligence.
Tm NATIONAL UNION MEETING AT Coorm Ixsnrum-
We understand that the Hon. Humphrey Marshall Of
Kentucky; Hon. Thomas A. R. Nelson Of Tennessee, and
Hon. J. Morrison Harris Of Maryland are now in this
city having como from Washington for the purpose Of
addressing the National Union meeting 1t Cooper Institute
tonight General Scott has announced his intention 70 DO
present and take part in the proceedings II H. be
lieve, pretty well understood that James W. Gerard will
preside Dodworths Band has been engaged for the &C.
casion.
Gov. HICKS, or MAINLAND, CONTEMPLATING Gov. PEN
sNG1oS-N was reported, when Gov. Pennington was
chosen Speaker Of the House, that Gov. Hc Of Nary
land, sent him letter ooDgrasuating him his success
The House Of Delegates Of Maryland In order TO ascer
tain the truth Of the report, appointed committee TO
make the necessary inquiry Of the Governor They did
so, and the Governor In his reply, cuts them or rather
short he does not In the precise words tell them II
non" Of their business but he says he cannot admit tho
right OF the House Of Delegates to make any such inquiry
OF bm and the respect which, In his opinion ought 70 DO
observed by each department Of the towards
every other prscudes him from returning any answer To
such message other than the acknowledgment Of liz
receipt
WOLF IN SmxPs CLormNG-A National Union club
has been formed in New Haven, Conn, the object Of
which Is, according to their published statement elect
the black republican candidate next fall TO the Prcsi
depcy.
PRESIDENT MAKSa.-The Chicago Tribune reads the black
republican members OF Congress q lesson on their IT.
empts at President making. tells them in effect that
they were not sent to Washington for any such purpose
and that they had better leave the choosing
10 Mr.. Buchanan to their constituents.
THE STORY ABOUT Gov. WISE MARCHING TO wAaNGroS.-
Gov Wise. says the Richmond Enquirer denies that he
intended to prevent Femonts Inauguration had he been
elected by force Of and the whole story
canard.
MAYOR OF CHIcAGo.-Long John Wentworth IL pitching
in strong to get the black republican nomination for the
Mayoralty in Chicago. Mr.. Wentworth was Mayor two
years sgo, and he rather likes 1t.
FAvoRn OF SENATOR SEWARD ARRESTED FOR RoBByo
HEN Roor-The Newark Advertiser tho republican organ
in New Jersey, publishes the following item Of news
Anthony Adams colored gentleman, was arrested in
newton on the 1lth inst charged with having robbed
hen roost A few years since, while residing 1t Port
Jervs he shipped on board canal TO make trip 70
Newark In some manner he was decoyed on schooner
bound South and was sold as slave. Senator Seward
became informed Of the circumstances took much interest
IN the kidnapped man. and finally succeeded in procuring
circumstances or his arrest will ahow.
The Nxw JERsEY NATIONAL UNION PARTY STATE CoxvN.
noS.-I is announced that Hon. J. H. Harris Of Mary
land will certainly be present and address the National
Union State Convention at Trenton n j. on the 22d inst
Hon. j. A. Gilmer, Of North Carolina, and Hon. Mr. HILL
Of Georgia. and other eminent gentlemen have also given
assurance that they will be there possible.
SENATOR FnsxNDKN OF MAINE FOE PRrHpEr.-The
Oxford Me-, Democrat, edited BY Hon. John J. Perry re-.
publican member Of Congress from Name declares It's pre-
ference for William Pitt Fessenden a. the republican can
ddae for the Presidency In case however, local or
other considerations shall require another nom.
nation expresses itself decidedly in favor Of the nom
alton Of Governor Chase.
MISSISSIPPI COMMISSIONER 10 vRcrNlA-In accordance
with the resolutions passed by the Legislature OF
spp his Exceency Governor Pettus has appointed the
Hon. Peter B. Starke Commissioner to Virginia. and tina.
gentleman IL now his way 70 discharge the delicate
and responsible duties devolving upon him.