The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-10-11
Our Lexington Correspondence.

LEXINGTON, Ky, Sept 20, 1850.
Change in the Public Sentiment Douglas Men for Breetin
rIdge-A Brecknrdgsr's Tico Of the Contest-The Issue
Pvt Dozen as Between Breckenridge and Lincoln, dc.
The Presidential in Kentucky is just now at
tracing considerable attention For some time after the
opening Of the Breckinridge orator could not
mount the stump in secluded cross roads locality,
without being answered by both Bell and Douglas
tors 1t was then difficult, however, to distinguish be-
tween the Bell ringers ami the squatters The former
auded Douglas and attacked Breckenridge while the lat.
ter were very complimentary to Bell, and as bitter
wsps towards Breckinrdge. combination formed
by the leaders having its origin in the weakness OF the
Bell party and the malice Of the Douglas faction This
sombination has defeated ITSELF The leaders OF were
open their Inconsistent bargain the fusion among
them became too cordial to please the masses who had
followed Douglas out OF the true democratic organiza
tion-the organization whose principles had been
peatedly endorsed by the people OF the state; and,
consequence, many, very many-perhaps a decisive
number OF such democrats-nave determined return
70 hearty cooperation with their old party associates
and at the elbow OF each OF these may be found
man heretofore OF the opposition who has deter
mined repudate the attempted fusion with the squatter
leaders, and to vote the ticket yesterday
heard Douglas leader who has sgnalized his opposition
70 Breckinrdge by unusual degree OF asperity,
the State have driven into the Breckenridge ranks
by the fusion referred He might also truthfuy
added that many the opposition who last year opposed
sQuater sovereignty have been driven 10 Breckenridge
by the defence Of Douglas made by the Bell speakers
Thus have matters progressed until there marked
change in the public pulse. The Frightening prospect
has Infused into the true democrats game and
enthusiasm Breckenridge orators are now thick a.
ocusts all over State while there Is evident back
ing down among the speakers OF the two opposition fac
TONS No Bell or Douglas or any Importance per.
mitted 70 unanswered and perfectly manifest that
the majority OF the people heartily respond TO the prnc
piss advocated by the true democracy. The news from
al parts the State OF the most encouraging charac
ter II 10 even rumored that the Hon. Joshua =. Bell,
e opposition candidate for Governor has declared for
Breckinridge, and that Mr.. Guthrie who has been
garded silent, 10 openly and warmly advocating
Mr. Beckinrdge In street conversations Should these
Yuors prove true look out for ai least ten thousand plu
ralty for Brcckinrdge In Kentucky.
he gpecch Of nr. Breckenridge has had the happlest
eject throughout the state. While II was an able and
commanding vindcation OF his principles served also
70 the many idle circulated 70 his prejudice,
and his active friends that vigorous and de-
termined battle be fought IL regarded sg
nal 70 charge upon the enemy, and the charge peig
made with will The recent favorable news from Mis-
souri, coupled with the Increased confidence Of success IN
Kentucky 70 justify the claim that Breckenridge will
carry every Southern STATE, and predict that this will
shortly be one OF the betting points.
II 10 difficult 70 keep together any party which s max
ing hopeless fight; and deny who may the friends OF
both Bell and Douglas believe that such the light they
m the sSs and the Scs, calculations they can make de-
moustrate the fact First without the assistance OF
Brecknridge democrats Douglas cannot CARR single
State Second, there State certain for Bell, and he
can only ca that three four doubtful States may
possibility, be carried FOR him Third, nearly eli the
southern States and Of the free states are certain
for Breckenridge Fourth, Lincoln will carry nearly all
the Northern states his failure be elected by the peo
pie being a; best but hopeful possibility SO much for
their estimate Of the voice OF the people Their chances
Cor success in the House equally hopeless and dis
hcartenipg. They do not expect anything better than
fourth position for Mr. Douglas even the fusion IN New
its vote Calming, some Of them do, that Mr. Bell
win carry Southern states and get into the
House, they calculate about a. folows-
Conceded 10 Lincoln In the House ...... ....... 10
Conceded TO Breckiuridse +" ................... 10
southern States tied between Bell and Brecknrdge...
Now they cannot expect 10 get Brccknrdge thirteen
70 10 Bells his I've, n he should get the
votes Of all states tied In their Cong
presentation and II, their only alternative, union OF
their with Lncons IL suggested 70 them they At
once become indignant with fec exceptions (now that
bitter feelings have great extent suosdcf they pre-
for either Bell Douglas Brecknrdge TO Lincoln. With
no hope the nrst two they have not failed to note the
sAct al the Southern states vote for Breckinriigs
in The House be elected. such hopeless
dou OF opposition 70 Bresknridge in Kentucky. aud
such the practical reasons why the tvo factions Of that
Who desire 20 have voice in The solution OF the great
iasue the present conest-free soilsm (whether by
long short cut) the side, and constitution
Al STATE equality on the oher-are either taxing their stand
fov eckuridge restrained from dong only by
false delicacy, fear OF ridicue, perhaps By their
prejudccs against the democratic psrty-un worthy pre-
judices which ought TO be laid aside when duty calls
evident 70 all that the tone and temper OF the pub
moaths charge very favorable 70 Mr.. Brecsnridge.
The positive opposition 10 him has 10 great extent SUB
sded, and he rapidly securing the approval and sym.
patncs Of the people Passion has been cooled OF ~ the
breszes and time has permitted the people 10 re-
feet 10 throw aside their personal prejudics and predi
lecons and sobery and seriously take counsel o. prnc
pie, witha view 70 The performances Of their duty s
pairion