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Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

TExAs.-The people ofTexas, many of whom
are natives of this country, arc, it appears from
late accounts, at open rupture with the Mexican
Government. They have determined not to
submit to the unrighteous acquisitions Of Santa
Anna the Mexican dictator, and have taken up
arms in support Of that determination How
they will succeed, time only will show but.
from the present divided state Of the Mexicans,
it would seem that their chance of success, il as
good, if not better, than is that Of either of the
other parties who are striving for the mastery in
that country. There are in Mexico three par.
Ties who are endeayoring to place themselves in
Command One Of these, supposed TO be the
strongest, is composed Of the clergy and militia
ry, who are striving to form a CONSOLIDATED gov
ernment, a sort Of monarchy, with a triumyirate
head composed OF Santa Anna, Bravo, and Lu
Gus Alaman, but which, in all probability, would
soon end in an absolute monarchy with the pre.
sent Dictator at its head. The second partv is
composed OF liberals who are endeayorinu fo
sustain the Federal Republic, as fixed bv III.
constitution OF 1924. The third, and weakest
party, desire a monarchy, s. wish to place at its
head a scion of the Bourbon family from France
such is at present the condition of those with
whom the Texans are contendins. aud sh,,H
they succeed, their success would in all proba.
ol'ity eVenfnate IN the overthrow Of despotism.
ana Tue establishment of liberal principles in
Mexico as well as Texas if unsuccessful. .be
reverse would be the case. The Texans have
commenced the contest with boldness and conf
dence, and they call upon their brethren !, tho
United States TO aid and assist them in their
struggle for liberty & independence. This call b,.
been responded 10 in the most cordial manner :,
many ofthe towns & cities in the south. Meet.
nave been held in New Orleans, Mobile. and
Na'chitoches at which money for their aid. was
ireeiy subscribed, Il at New Orleans a companv
OF volunteers has been raised and sen. 10 their No.
~sistance. Two skirmishes have alrcadv ,.L.,
place in which the Mexicans were worsted ;.
one at Gonzales, where about 300 Mex;cans
came suddenly apon a small party of Tex;an.
ana demanded a surrender Of their arms, which
being refused "a fight ensued in which the Mex.
leans were driven from the field with The los.
Of 80 or forty killed and wosndcd; the other re-
suited In driving the Mexicans from Bexar, by
Zen. Houston with about 1000 men under his
command. Thus far the cause ofthe Texans has
been attended with success, which has inspirea
them to 60 forward with the work which ,b.x
have begun, which in fact they mus, do, or fee
the country, as Santa Anna has declared, that.
on the part of the Mexicans, it shall be a war of
determination without regard to age sex or con.
dition.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

GoLD AND Silver MINE.--A patent, saw, u.
Albany Advertiser, has been taken ONT ~ the
Secretary's office, founded on the discovery Of :
nine IN Mamakating, Sullivan county, On Inc
, ,hl oi ilmothy Godfrey, where it approaches
been two trials ofthe ore. The last in one noa,I
Oh ore, gave one aud a half grains Of gold, and sir
and a hall grains of silver. The average ou.n.
hty in a ton has proved to be, gold, six oz,. Gy,
pennywe'ghts; Silver, twenty ozs. sixteen men.
nyweights, twenty grains.
nc Propirietors have commenced working tho
cess. We have seen a specimen Of The ore hu,
II appears to contain copper.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

10 the Kentucky Peniteniiary the mode
usually adopted for enforcing obed;en 90
among the criminals is of a different char
acter from thai which obtains it in other
institutions:
1.-The lash is not often resorted to, and
never. when any other mode would pro
duce a proper OBJECT. The most ordinary
and efficacious mode Of punishment, is The
application of cold goter. projected with
force from a spout, SO as to fall directly
upon the face. This system of ducking Is
much dreaded. and will generally tame
the most turbulent. 1t has the additional
advantage OF leaving no scars, which. a.
they are the lasting monuments Of igno.
m'n'ous punishment. seem to incorporate
themselves with the very nature Of The Gull.
prlt' n make him irredeemably yile.n
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

FREEDOM OF THE Pass IN FRANcs.-Tb
code OF laws for the regulation of the press which
has been enacted and put into operation in
france since the attempt Of Fieschi upon the
life oil the king, appears to be having its intend
ed effect upon the press in that %country, I'm.
wards OF thirty papers in the interior have nj.
ready been discontinued, being unable to comply
with tho exhorbitsnt acquisitions of the new
law and not a week passes without the announce.
ment OF one or more discontinusnces from the
same cause. The monarch ists appear to be qui
ely pursuing their plans Of enslaving the people,
BY depriving them of the only source through
which they can make known 10 the world the
wrongs which are hesped upon them; for it canno,
De doubted, that an unrestricted, u~ntrammeled
press-a press at liberty at all times TO express
Its views and opinions upon matters of govern.
ment' aud upon the acts of those in power, is the
only source through which a people can hope
Tor a redress of grievances by making known
their expressions the only safeguard Of a nation
against the insidious approaches of despotism.-
ne recent enactnlents for the governance of the
press In France, has taken away that independ-
ence SO necessary to its usefulness, and rendered
II a curse instead of a blessing. II cannot under
the present restrictions express any sentiment
uniavorable to the government, without its con.
duc'ors being seized, thrown into prison, and
subjected TO a fine Of from 5 to 10, 900 frances
How long this state ofthings will be permitted TO
exist 1t impossible to foresee; but, if the people
OF France at the present day, arc the same PEG.
pie who in 1880 sent their king into exile for a,
attempt to muzzle the press, it may not be long
before another 3 days revelation W ill compel the
CITIZEN King to initiate the example of his royal
predecessor.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12
2 z o g r

'N1c Undersigned Polish National Com
miitee in the United States, propose
publishing an historical account OF the
roiish emigration TO these United States,
under the title o. "THE Poles IN rHs
UsIrED STATES OF AMERIcA.n 10 he nrs.
laced by a short statement Of the history
OF the late Polish Revolution, and to DO
accompanied with authentic voucher. con.
nected with the residence or the Poles IN
ms country. Form in Svo. Subscription
price vi. payable on delivery only.
The Committee being sensible Of the
advantages offered to the Poles by a set.
tlement in this favored land, the proceeds
OF the work. after defraying the expenses
OF publication, will be applied in aid Of the
colony on the Rock River. state Of Illinois.
MARTIN ROSIENKlEWICZ.
FELIX GWINCZEWSKI.
DIR. CHARLES KRAITSlR.
New York, August, 1886.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

JUDGE LYNCH. lately called at the Office n
the Standard and Democrat, a paper printed !,
ouca' n. \. and finding the said Office engaged
IN the cause of the abolitiouists, he removed i.
'ypes' cases, and other movable materials from
their several locations, & deposited them in n.
middle OF the street. If the Judge, in the course
Of his peranbula'ion'. would go through a SINH.
lar process with the aboli,ionist establ;,hu...
IN the city Of New York, he might do ii.
state some sarvice."
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

The boundary controversy /: and that il viii
afford 10 US great satisfaction to find that
a terDporising policy, a modification instead
Of a strict execution Of our laws, shall be
found to meet the desired object.
"Resoiced, That il our present secreta-
ry Of the territory should find it beyond his
control, either from the nature OF bis in
ss%ructions, bis feelings Of tenderness to
wards those who have for a long period oil
time set at defiance as well the laws oil
this territory as those Of the United States
or any feelings Of delicacy entertained to.
wards the executive Of a ~neighboring
state, who has in vain endeavored to take
a forcIble possession Of a part Of our terri
tory, 70 enable him 10 properly carry into
effect the existing laws of this territory il
is to be hoped he will ~relinquish the duties
OF bis office, and return 10 the land of bis
nativity
From the Detroit Free Press
MIcHlGAS-We learn from the Detroit
Journal. that Governor Homer having Ia
ken q nights lodging at a public house in
fpsllanti, was assaulted in the most un
seemly manner by the popuIace. the win
dows Of his chamber broken, and that in
order 10 shelter himself from the missiles
with which he was greeted, the acting Go
vernon had to remove his bed to the ground
iioor where he managed to sleep quietly
until morning. But what will tell very III
IN history, the tavern keeper made the go.
vernon pay five dollars the next morning
Tor damages done to the house by the
mott!
Postscrpt.-We stop the press TO an
nouncc a report that governor Horner has
received from the president Of the United
States. notice Of his determination to sus
tain the laws establishing the territorial
government Of Michigan.
We have no doubt of the Presidents
course IN relation TO this subject. He
could not pursue a different one.
woodbridge is probably elected dele.
gate TO Congress.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

/ Georgia. John Coffee. Seaton Grant
Hand, Cbas K Haynes, Geo w B Towns,
Geo w. Owens, Thomas Glasscock, Jesse
r cleveland. Hopkins Holsey, Jabez
jackson.
alabama - DIXON III Lewis, Joshua L
Martin, Reuben Chapman. Joab Lauder,
Francis s Lyon.
Observation-Disclosures to be held in
Noyember-two memhersJ
Louisiana. Rice Garland, Eleazer w
Ripley, Henry Jackson.
Tennessee. John Bell, .lbram p MauYu
Bailey Peyton, JAS X Polk. Adam Hunts
man. Cave Johnson. Z Shields, w Dunlap
Luke Lea. Wm u Carter. John 3 Forres
ter, Jas Standyer, SamI Bunch.
K~ehtucky.- Chiffon Alien, John Cham.
bers. Wm Grarcs, Richard French, james
Harlan, X M Johnson, John White, Benz
Hardin, John Calhoun. Lynn Boyd, All.
bert Halves, Jos u Underwood Sherrod
Missouri-Wm H Ashley. Albert G
Harrison.
Illinois Z4dok Casey. John Reynolds
VIM l. May.
badiana.-A Amos Lane, J w Davis, Jno
Carr, Jonathan NJ Carthy, Geo l. Kinnard
Edward A flanagan, katclif Boon.
Ohio - BelLamy StoYer, Thomas Coru;a
WmK Bond. Elice Bowel Jonathan Sloane
Elisha Whittlesey, Samuel + Viaton, Sam
son Mason, Joseph II Crane, Dapid Span
gler, VIM kennon, John Thompson. Da-
vid kilgore, John CLANCY, Taylor Web
ster, Thomas l. Haimer, VIM. Patterson
Benjamin Jones, jeremiah M'Lenc.
J4rkansas - .dmJrose n Scuicr,
Florida Joseph NJ Whae.
Michigaa.-lssac f Crary.
Van Buren,. 1874
Anti Van Buren,, 1OI
Doubtful, Q
Vacancies, 8
--240
| Doubtful.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

cC
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
Maine-F o. J. Smith, George Exams.
Moses Mason, Leonard Jarvis, Gorham
Parks. Joseph Hall. Jcrsmiah Bailey, Jno
Fairfield.
Nesc Hampshire.-Samuel Cushman,
Bennng nj. Bean. Franklin Pierce, Jos.
Weeks. Robert Burns.
.Massachusetts Abbot Laurence, Ste
phes Q. Philips. Caleb Gushing. Levi Lin
cola. George Grennei, George ". Briggs,
Nm. b. Calhoun, HIM, Jackson, Jno, Rsed
John Quincy adams, Samuel Hoar, Nath.
aniel b. Bordcn.'t
Connecticut = Isaac Tou,ey. Samuel
Ingham, elisha Haley, Zilmon Wildman,
Andrew i. Judson, Lancrlot Phelps.
Rhode Island. -Du,ee J Pearce, vii.
lan S~prasue.
pcrront.-Hlan Hal. WiHiam Slade,
Horace Ecereti, Hemaa Allen, b II James.
.Netc Iork.-Abel Huntingdon, Samuel
Barton, e 9 Camberieng, John M'Keon.
Eli Moore, Aaron Ward, Abraham b.
kee. John w Brown, Nicholas Sickles,
Aaron Vanderpool, Valentine Elmer, Hi
ram p. Hunt, Gefrit Y. Lansing. John
Cramer. Daotd Russell, Dudley Fariin,
Ransom Fl Gillet, Matthias ] Boyee. Abb
jah Mann, jr. Samuel Beardsley, Joel
Iuriil, Daniel Wardweh, Sherman Page,
William Seymor. William Mason, Joseph
Reynolds. Stephen b Leonard, William
Taylor, William X. Fuller, Ulysses +,
Doubleday, Graham II. Chapin; Franci.
Granger Joshua Lee, Timothy Chiids
George w. Lay, Phiio c Fuller, .4bne,
Hasletine, Thomas g. Lore, Gideon Hard
lone vacancy in the Sd district. Gideon
Lee is nominated by the Jackson party
and will probably be elected without op.
position.
.New Jersey.-Philemon Dickerson, Jas,
Parker, Samuel Fowler, Ferdinand s
Schenck, VIM. N. Shiun, Thomas Lee.
Pennsytrania joel b Sutherland, jaime,
Harper, n hagersou, Michael w Ash,
Edpard Darlington. David Potts, Uiliiam
Hester, Matthew Morris. Jacob FRYE. If
d. Wagner. Edward b Hubley, Hen.
rry A Muhlenburg, Wiliam Clark, Henry
Logan, George Chambers, Jesse Miller
Joseph Henderson, Andrew beaumont. ]
Anthony, John Lsporte, Job Mann.
kiingensmlth. Andrew Buchanan. TN z
suhennos. Harmar DENIM, John Bank,
Samuel ) Harrison, John Galbraith
Deta,care - john j .Niaigan.
Maryland ,-lssac McKtm. Bepian;, r
Howard. Francis Thomas, Da1icl .Jenni
fer, George G Washington, John " STEEL
James "A, Pearce,
pirginia. Henry A Wise, Geo Loval
John Y Mason, John Robertson, J Rosne
John 1attiJerro, G II Mercer. John Nj Pat
ton, Geo Il Dromsoole, John w Jones
Thomas Il Bouldin. Walter Coles, ia,
GARLAND, Nathaniel FL Claiborne. Edware
Lucas, James NJ Fl Beaie, Robt Craig
w Hopkins, Nm Nc Comas, JOSEPH
Johnson. Wm 5 Morgan.
1No'th Carotina jesse Speight. Ebene
ger Psff'gre'o. Mlicajah L Hawkins, j A
Bynum. VIM Montgomery. Jas M,Kay,
Edmund De6erry. Augustine II ShepDar1
.dbraaam RsnehFr. Henry Connor. Jame,
Grataas. Letcis WiHiann, WiHiam b Me-.
pard. w"
South Carolina Henry Pinekneu n
w PickenA n q Campbell, James Roger.
james III Hammond, Ii ] Manning. W,n !
or0sson, John X Griffin. Waady Ihomp.
son, Jr.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

A buren, AND Administrations
ffentice, OF the Louisville (Ky.) Journal,
speaking oi MIR. Van Buren's sentiments
and letter on abolition. says:
-. Are not his votes in favor of the DO
hucai equality Of negroes and against the
admission OF Missouri into the Union a
sufficient indication Of his feelings and mar
,iali'ies Is not every body aware tina,
ms letters TO the South, the North, the
East, and the West. instead of being 10.
.eii'sent manifg stations of fixed principles,
are mere traps TO catch gulls ? Does moi
every body know, that his great object is
70 prevent each and every section of the
Union from holding the slippery eel OF
ms IDEAS by the tail ?" II is not well un
derstood. that he aims to be thought a
buckeye in Ohio, a Wolverine" in
Michigan, a "Hooshier" in Indiana. a
Gorncracker" in Kentucky, a "Suckern
IN Illinois, and a /" Pewk" in Missouri
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

The Hon. WILLIAM DaArros has boen -.
med By one ofths New York papers a. .u;,..,-
person 70 hl the Office Of Chief Justice Of Il.
United States. MIR. Draytoa, is, we bel;ev.
= resident Of Philadslphia, to which pl.c. 1.
removed soon after the breaking out Of saI,so,.
tion in the south.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

huhoR.--Thc Alexandria Gazette saws. II i,
currently reported that the Secretary of he NJ.
w mas within the last few days made no col.
ceaiment Of his opinion that the dinicul,ie, he.
tween the United States and France will no,
DC settled without a collision between the two
countries.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12
q r II A = M n.

fE sAKEN up by the subscriber living
d near Stephens Mill. Berkeley coun.
ty. about the middle Of July last, a BLACK
MARE, with n white hind foot, aud q
small star IN the forehead, supposed TO bs
about o years old. and has been appraised
at S45. The owner of the said Mare 10
requested to call. comply with the requisi-
ions Oh the law, and take her away.
JACOB LEFEVER.
November IL, IS35-Sw
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

TOUGH osE.-The Kennebunk Gazette Tell.
the following tough tale about the doinss Of soma
Of the down east fair
NJ. a number OF young ladies' Of Fall Rive,
bake, at which they drank ! barrel Of sou, "a. gan
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

a CANDID ADMrssIos.--Thc Harrisbury r.
nicie. "a jackson psper) speaking Of ~ $50.
Of the Pennsylvania election. says:
In the Governor, in the Legislature -
II. '1sis county oa, i o ars We have been a. completely =
luck to be since the days Of sBeasrars me good
from Moscow -, retreat
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

bhEvfrY. Is the soul Of wii."-and. n. nc.
OF business. At the commeueeme,,
session Of the Barbados House Of assembly. n,
Governor of the island delivered the f-o,lov;.s
brief speech
Gentlemen, proceed to your duties. I M.
no observations to offer on aoy subject wh,,a..'s =,
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

CO The census Of the city New York. taken
a short time since, gives a population of two
hundred 4 sixty four thousand--a much ,m,,,.,
number than was anticipated.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12
LIST OF MEMBERS ELECTED TO THE

LIST OF MEMBERS ELECTED TO THE
TWENTY FOURTH CONGRESS.
As the Senate 10 now full, with the ex-
seption Of one member from Missippi, and
the House with the exception Of two mem
bers from Mississippi and one from N. Y,
we have thought a complete list might be
acceptable to our readers. for the sake Of
comparison and reference. Those in ltal
les are Anti Van Buren,, the others we're
elected by the party friendly to the pres
ent administration aud opposed TO the
Wing party. Still il j. possible that some
few Of them, especially in tho Western
states, may take sides against the Van
Buren party. Our object is not TO make
out a case, bat to state facts, according to
the evidence before Us.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

AN ExPREss.-We learn from the New York
papers that Immediately after the arrival Of the
packet snip North America, from Liverpool, a
lew days since, an express started from that civ
TO washington. 1t is supposed that some i'm.
por'ant intelligence from France has reached
his country.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

Inc New York Daily Advertiser con
.ains a list oil the houses now building in
mat CITY. The whole number, includ;Io
dwellings, stores, and other houses. ia a
enumeration. '"o
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

DO printing press has been made in Me-
York on which ten thousand copies OF . dali,
paper are printed in an hour and forty minnie.
Both sides are printed at once.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

WGioEos LEE, Esq. Ex-Mayor Of N-,,
iork has been elected to Congress from thu, 81.
ty by a majority Of about 1000.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

Portage county, Ohio, Col. w. n W,.h,na,oa
was convicted Of perjury, and sentenced 10 seven
years Imprisonment. He was a man of st.pa;ng
commit the perjury. AIN -
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12
LAND FOR SALE.

WISH to sell the farm on which I re.
IL side, containing SIS ACRES. 500 of
which IS cleared and the balance in good
timber ; situated 6 miles south west Of
Mar'insburg and adjoining the lands Of
Major Bedinger.
will also sell another tract lying south
OF Datkesvllle, and four miles from the
farm on which reside, containing
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12
o ~ = X y . r. III AND
EIGHTY ACRES.

about 40 oft in timber. Also,
Another tract adjoining Darkesville-h
contains 80 acres with a MILL f. DIS.
IILLERY on i. All this property will
be sold low. The subscriber deems il
unnecessary to give further description as
no n will purchase without first view.
ing the property. II is certainly land Of
the best quality.
r. P, BRYARLY.
Berkeley Co. Nov, 70, I8S5-tf
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

W-PETEn D, yRooM has been reelected
governor 0fNsw Jersey, without opposition.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12
THURSDAY. NOVEMBER -, 1885.

DINNER TO JUICE WHITE-The citizens Of
Nashville gave a public dinner to Judge White
on the Stn Of October, which says the Nashville
Republican, called together the greatest assem-
blagc Of people that has been in that city since
General Lafayette visited it on his last tour
through the United States. Speeches were de-
ivered on the occasion by Mr.. Bell, MIR. Peyton
Judge Kennedy, Mr.. Leo, MIR. Shields, Col.
Cannon, and M. Maury, all Of whom, with the
exception of Col Cannon, Che governor elect)
and Judge Kennedy, are members of congress.
The toasts delivered on the occasion, were nu.
merous and spirited, and esince anything but a
loyal disposition towards those who have at.
tempted to force the people Of Tennessee into a
support of the Rucker convention candidates.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

Doubtful.
Selected BY the joint votes Of Anti Masons &
Jackson men.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1835-11-12

II Is TO be horne in mind that Michigan
Is already a State. wanting the single act
Of admission INTO the Union, and that the
Legislature is already elected which will
choose her senators TO Congress. That
Legislature is thoroughly Van Barren. Of
course the Michigan Senators will be OF
The same politics. Adding these TO the lis.
fbA Account uy,tt afanl
Lynchburg Virginian. [volume] (Lynchburg [Va.]) 1829-185?, 1835-10-15

bonea man oh whom the people Of Virginia, OPP
posed to Mr.. Van Buren,, could unite An union,
at least in each State, of the Wing party. upon
OF the candidates, he strongly recommended as, in
that event the defeat Of the Baltimore caucus can
ddate vas inevitable. as majority of the peo
pie IN a majority of the States were opposed 10
him
Mr.. Mercer closed his speech by an allnsion to
the dangers threatening on, happy institutions,
which he beleld in the dserdered stat. OF society
tue weakening of that strong attachment Tor the
Union that once existed in the breast of every
american. The slave question, he feared, was
destined 10 shake the government lis foundation;
especially should Van Buren, be elected TO the
presidency and for these and other considerations,
urged the duty of united action, and vigorous
ton On the part of the friends of constitutional lib
ertN, IN the approaching presidential contest