The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-05-18
THE PRESIDENCY.


and Sailors and the Radical Conventions
Clash and Lively Times Expected-Pres-
poets for the Vice Presidency.
CHICAGO, May II, 1868.
The delegations to the national convention from
the different States, have very generally arrived.
The representatives of the soldiers and sailors from
all parts Of the country to meet in conyen.
ton on the 10th are also here in full force
as the Soldiers and Sailors Convention is de-
signed to nominate its own candidates for President
and Vice President which ticket they contemplate
urging upon the national convention, some lively
times are anticipated. An effort is being made to in
due the soldiers and sailors representatives to
recede from their purpose so far as it will clash with
the objecs Of the national convention. but from
present indic. tons the military delegations are de-
termned to pres their selection OF candidates and
force them upon tho convention OF civilians To this
proposition howe ver The latter will not listen and
1t comes to an issue will entirely ignore all action
taken in opposition to their oWc wishes.
No indications at present foreshadew the pros
pective candidates for the Vice Presidency. All par
ties seem to unite on Grant for the first Office
half dozen States have their own choice for the
first ballot, but the will be with Wade Wilson,
COlfax, Hamlin and Fenton Tomorrow all the dele
cations will hold caucusses and attempt to come to
some understanding in reference to their Interior
to the chairman of the Convention. Several names
are mentioned, among which is Mr.. Van Zandt, of
Rhode Island
Letter from Ex.President Pierce-A Compile
ment to General Hancock-The Duty Of the
Democratic National Convention-PersOnal
Preferences Not to Influence a Choice.
WASHINGTON May II, 1885,
The following letter from ex-President Franklin
Pierce to Colonel j. D. Hoover Of this city, will be
found inter esting at this time:-
CONCORD, N. H., April o. 1858.
MY DEAR SIR have just returned from Boston to
buted to me in the article to which you cali my at
tention expresses substantially what l have
You know how highly estimate the culture,
powers and elevated characteristics OF Mr. PendleOn
little and how gratefully recognize the services
rendered by them respectively In defence of the
constitution. think must also have spoken to you
during the late civil war OF General Hancock. l
knew him wen twenty years ago. and had the pleas
ure OF meeting him, with the late gallant General
OF 1S47 and 1S4S The death OF the latter affected me
deeply, and the two have been frequently associated
ledge and large manhood, they attracted uni
yersal confidence and, IN an unusual degree,
had then the bound and elasticity peculiar to YOUTH
hut they had besides the prompt and prudent judg-
ment OF ripper age No. thoughtful man can help
being impressed by the fact that such weghty duties
and responsibility will rest upon the coming Con-
vention have rarely been cast upon any body Of
1t will an occasion where one may well decide
for himself in accordance with his personal Wishes
friendships or interests and hence 1t Is the sugges
ton OF ordinary forecast that Judgment be suspended
for careful comparison OF conclusions with dele
gates from all parts OF the Union, and for more
full development OF the dangerous rush and whirl
OF events in q period when the constitution, in
stead OF receiving homage and respect, encounters
scofing and defiance on the part OF those who are
too evidently determined to command the ship or
destroy 1t. This, however is an alternative only in
words, for their continued command must end in
wreck.
Before the close of the present Congress and within
about three years past they will have placed three
different persons at the helm not that the incumbent
her course but with design TO lash his throw
him overheard II he even attempt to do in precise
tons may not be borne out by the finding OF the
Senate but it would seem from all we hear
Johnsons guilt or innocence is not t'' the
matter to be passed upon. He is more or less In the
cause such displacement will be warranted by law or
fact justice or reason, but upon the plea Of estate
necessity" upon which the hand OF the tyrant npon
later years Shame to say In Ours struck down the
shield OF freedmen by ringing the knell Of the great
very fortunate that such gentlemen as you name
should be the five cttzens towards whom the calm
concentrated. 1t is an honor to the representative
names faithfully earned and not less an honor to the
II every consideration likely TO influence the mo-
ment0us result be not dspassionately and thought
fully weighed IL will be a bunder and q crime. With
either OF these wise and patriotic citizens at the head
Of national AFFAIRS feel perfect assurance that every
thing would be done that be by man to arrest the
surge Of constitution detying radicalism and to re-
store fraternity and peace unity and prosperity, to
the republic. IT. through Divine Providence, such an
event be in reserve for US, how jOyOusly and hope
fully ones heart would beat, and hands go at work
to heal and restore to meet every liability however
heavy that touches the honor and integrity OF the
ton, through the old system ana habit Of rigid
omy and stern fidelity In judgment Of every public
my Judgment will be when the Fourth Of July shall
arrive you are not hope, mistaken In believing that
would readily yield any personal preference TO in
the overthrow Of the more than incpent "reign
OF terror" hurrying all that Is valuable to swift
destruction. There can be, in the Convention,
possible occasion for the sacrifice either OF principle
or OF Just pride, and hence, while there may be
nay In tne nature OF things, must be-
differences OF opinion In regard to the plat
form, and decided individual preferences in
relation to the person. around whom the people
TO rally for sour country. our whole country and
nothing but our country" yet anticipate cheerful
harmony when the work Is done, and with IL and
beyond IL complete success. We can wisely post
pOne minor matters or issues that may hereafter
involve earnest discussion. The primary and over
shadowing object OF oil conservative men IL now
fathers from destroying hands, and to save the
foundations they are by an honest constitutional
victory at the ballot box too overwhelming to be
Your friend,
FRANKLIN PIERCE.
Colonel j. ID. HOOVER.
Al Report About General Grant Being OPP
posed TO Unqualified Negro Suffrage.