The North-Carolinian. [volume] (Fayetteville [N.C.]) 1839-1861, 1860-05-19
For the North Carolinian.
WASHINGTON RRESPONDENCE

For the North Carolinian
Washington cOREEsPoNDENcE.
WAsnIseroS, D; G; May sth, 1860.
1CAGO CONvENTION-EEW YORK POLITI.
CIANS-THE TRUE POLICY OF THE SOUTH
KINRIDGE-SENATOR DAVIS!!
Ar. Editor: ~
To-day large delegation of politicians who
sE this city their headquarters have left for Bal
tinlore to attend the Union convention which con-
venes there tomorrow. This evening congress
holds its first night session to so tar perfect business
as to enable members of congress, who DESIRE to at
tend the convention. From present appearances
I'll ir action will be harmonious and their PLATFORM
OF principles, such to command respect Nortn
and South, and their ticket will be national with
these advantages, however the Union party can
hardly hope to effect than to throw the cleo
ton of President into the House. Among their list
I of candidates. GEN. HoUsToN, is regarded as the
most popular and the who would poll by far the
greater number of votes at the South. He has
those elements in him which create enthusiasm
arn1g the masses-that which exctes hero worship,
f.restige of success. The business of the Sen
EI SNB also regulated to-day with reference to the
convention, to enable Senators to attend
3nia by conversation to-day that many Of the most
active of the younger class of Republican politicians,
especially those of the New England States, are OPP
posed to the nomination of Mr.. Seward. They find
no fault with the man. only that he is not ex-
pedency candidate, but they do dislike the 'crowd
he has about him. The New York political gam
quirng notoriety rather that solid reputation
for patriotic integrity. They have become so bold
in displaying their motto, optim0 spolia, that their
professions of pure craftsmanship and devotion to
a grain of salt. Messrs. Webb and Weed are quite
well known and if Mr.. Seward stood entirely aloof
from them his chances with the friends of Mr. Banks
or Judge Mclean would be much better, and yet
from all the shadows of coming events pertlict the
nomination of Mr.. Seward by the Chicago conven-
ton.
Great exertions are being made in Washington to
secure the adjournment die and without action
of the Richmond convention and also to secure the
attendance of the seceeding delegations from the
Charleston convention at the Baltimore convention.
This is poor policy for the South. Let the Rich
mond convention be fully attended. Let the South
in that convention firmly and distinctly express her
true sentiments on the subject of slavery within the
constitutional boundaries Let the South in that
convention nominate national ticket. Breckn
ridge and w ood tor instance and issue a patriotic
address to ALL THE PEOPLE. Then let the South
again attend the Baltimore convention and secure in
that the ratification of their action at Richmond.
Such course would bring about union in our
ranks and preserve not only organization, but
the continued blessing of our principles to coun
try. Northern national democrats anxiousy look
to the South to do her whole duty this crisis that
is stO thoroughly unite upon mana true repre-
sentative of her position. She has many such men.
Senator Davis is of her purest and best states
men and to all those at the North who know him. he
is than acceptable, but the feeling is general
Northern states to elect him. 1t is different with
Mr. Breckenridge. He is the idol already of the
masses in Pennsylvania and the mention of his name
everywhere in the non-slaveholding States is the
signal forsan outburst of enthusasm-ther reason OF
this Is, that he is a young man, winning man, one
who makes mistakes, one who cannot be i'm
posed upon and controlled by clques and above all
he is a man who has a clean record. In this emer-
gency he is the man for the nation. Let the South
present his name unanimously and his election is
certain If the democratic party is defeated it will
not be by the enemies of the party, by its organ
lied antagonists, but by unnecessary and suicidal
ternal dissension. Yesterday the Senate thong
ed, crowded, to hear the great speech of Senator
Davis on his resolutions The speech
thordox and powerful exposition of the policy of the
South on the question Of slavery
The principle of Squatter Sovereignty and its
distinguished advocate alike dissected and their
unconstitutional anatomies made plain. Senator
Clingmln, who has identified himself with the po-
litical fortunes of Senator Douglas replied and to-
day she little giant himself gave notice that he
at Baltimore, the impression is general that Senator
Douglas will run independent ticket and of
without the hope Or rather chance, of carr Y
ing single State, Concerning the final issue of
all these conventions we hold our breath and await
! the result. Every hour till the nominations are
made the hopes of the friends of the various cand-
dates must rise and fall, and in all instances,
one be finally crushed. Pleasant deusions rela-
ting to Diplomatic buttons marshas batons Judges
wigs, &c, will shine for few d US like brilliant
expectations, appearing in their sudden trensciency
LAS stars from nights loose hair sh, ken,'
to be obscured again when the real lulnnary shall
rise.
Very truly yours,
p,y