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Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1839-04-27

That seems dissracious In the citys eye"
Indeed we know that his name is in the body Of the
caucus machinery, for the first turn Of the fly wheel
the other night brought out part Of it. "John A."
came oat torn piece Of paper; and there is no
other "John Al in the party; and have no doubt
the next night the fly wheel will throw out the whole
Of the name, "John A. Morrill," You must stand
John you must stand.
Here is another Of the applicants, Mr.. VOORHEES,,
who sends his name, requesting us to publish it =
His communication is not well worded by the bearer
Of it, and we therefore take the liberty Of putting it
in the following form
Dean SIR,
YOU at liberty TO announce me a. candidate for
done some work-made several speeches. &c Se- &c
RICHARD vooRHIEs.
Here is another, equally graphic
Mn. BnrrErT
SIN: Yea pnt my candidate FOR Hack Inspector
Swift, Dan MeAneliy Jim Curtis. and Sam Tufhn They're
the worked like hack for the party and
he a: 1. be H1 s;D'S sFy rate don't
Yox,, JeHx BuRLEr.
Here is another, the most characteristic OF ALL:
Mr.. JAMES GoRDrse Brsrr, EsaUrsr:
and Bang and all the hothe We hat bin bout hos VERY
long time and We are VERY pore We wish ysuto e bus tou
hat helbose hall but boo his hin the custsms We
butt tew sh Tor ho hus hand they hare hall dsr Has
butes hand britches,
hSnmenskables We hav yeres We well 6t TO fl
hanny ho hand hof hour princp hnanshear houh,
IN the Kuntrour, and mistake. We happ
the Herald his the horg Of the the
Of the wigs hasd turned wround h day halter the hsec
shan has hit howt dew We hav plenty Of saes 10 kspe
.unuy h,n hif the damned wigs don't STEELE hall hit
We hare ever ssrvsnts, SLAM, BANG 4 co.
The above only family shadow the fun that is
Forthcoming next week. clean sweep must be the
order of the day. The wharves and docks are al
ready crowded with hungry, lean, and lank locofo-
expecting Office. In their desperation they have
got gmlcts and bore holes in casks, and sucking
rum with straws. They'll begin on the nolasses
casks soon; and II the caucus machinery don't work
well, we recommend the locofocos to get up a riot
instantly. We believe they have all the elements
and paferiei for making one close at hand.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23
A SPEECH FROM MR. CLAY ON
THE ABOLITION QUESTION.

The present has been the most Interest.
ing day IN the Senate since the commence
ment OF the present session of Congress.
and doub!y so. perhaps, from the fact, that
the speech we have heard was altogether
unexpected.
MIR. Clay came to the Senate this morn
ing with memorial in hand, from two or
three hundred of the citizens of the District
OF Columbia. praying Congress to take no
notice OF the abolition memorials from the
north--nor TO hear the prayer of the petition
ers, and Directing to the reception of tho
abolition petitions, for reasons contained In
the me mortal
1t was whispered about the CITY last eve
ming aud this morning, that NJ. CLAW would
present this memorial, and the consequence
was. that long before the hour Of meeting,
the Senate chamber was thronged to over
flowing. The ladies' gallery was crowded
to overlooking, and the gentlemen were dri-
ven into other quarters for a place to hear
the Senator. The House was deserted. and
more than a quorum of members were in
the Senate Chamber. During the FIVE years
that l have been here, have never seen
more brilliant and crowded audience; and
"soScuci, nave never ne1rt so orlill1nt
speech from Mr.. Clay.
The speech is all that the South could
wish, and all that the well disposed and pa
triotic portion OF the North could desire. Ii
makes an uncompromising war upon iha
abolitionists. 1t examines the doctrines
points out the effect Of them-arsucs with
them, and in all respects completely upseis
them. 1t divides the aboliiionists into lhree
classes:-First, that consistent body Of men
belonging 10 the Society Of Friends, who
have always been opposed to slavery and
opposed to war. Secondly, that class Of
men who have united with the abol,,iouists
in vindication Of the right Of petition, and
for no other purpose. And finally, that class
of abolitionists whom MIR. Clay calls the
ultra abolitionists. aud who, he saws. have
no regard to the rights Of the sou,h-noae
for the rights of property-no love for the
Union-no respect for The rights Of tho
States set of men Who distinguished
themselves only by their zeal in aTrayine
one section of country against anosher, and
by endeavoring to prejudice the free States
against the slave States.
Mr. Clay has also spoken at length ubco
the subject Of political abolition, and Of The
efforts making by politicians and tho aboli-
tionists themselves, to make tha question
one Of party character. He de1ies slA
the wings in any section O. coaatry ask
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

lin order to publish the proceedings o
lsterday's celebration, we have been obi
III 10 leave out several columns of matter
type. intended for to-day's paper.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23
Correspondence of s1e N. O. Dxllefh.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5, 1889.

From report Of the Secretary of the
Treasury, in answer to resolution calling
Cor the newly discovered defauIters, since
October, 1888, not including those before
published, see that the following men are
put down as defaulters in the Land Districts,
according to the Sccretary's Report.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

Paris Chidlcrs, Greensburgb,
Louisiana, owes,
John II. Owens, st. Stephens,
Alabama, owes
VIM. Linn, Vandalia, Illinois,
owes
Sam'l. r. Scott, jackson, Mis-
sissippi, owes
James r, Pollock, Crawfords-
vile, Indiana, owes
John l.. Daniel, Opelousas,
Louisiana, owes
Morgan Neville, Cincinnati,
Ohio, owes,
Robert r. Brown. Springfield,
WISCONSIN nvvQa
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

LIE RODNE1 DUN INU UhOOND.
Nix. EDIToR-This is subject which
have purposed many times noticing in your
paper, with a view Of calling the attention of
the public to its consideration. Its present
exposed situation is calculated to reflect but
little credit upon either the taste or the NOR
al feeling of our citizens. 1t is indeed
melancholy sight to view the spot where re-
pose the remains Of those whom in life we
"delighted to honor exposedto the sacrile-
gious foot Of man and beast. "This thing
ought not so to be-" If the memory Of de-
parted friends, whose dust now peoples ssthe
city Of the Dead" has ceased to inspire US
with emotions Of regard for their virtues, we
owe to ourselves q decent belcrespect.-
Who that has ever visited cemetery in the
northern or eastern portions Of our country,
and witnessed the care and attention that
are there bestowed upon such places, but
must experience sensation Of horror and
loathing, when, for the first time, such a
scene as our burying ground is presented to
his eye? 1t is not to be EXPECTED that as in
those countries, our grave yards should be
decorated with costly monuments Of marble
1--WE have not the materials but every re-
ligious feeling Of our hearts; every cherish
ed regard for the memory 81 the dead, and
every principle Of respect f. ourselves, re-
quire US to protect the spottrom intrusion.
The expense Of enclosing he ground in a
substantial manner will be- but trifling. i
submit these remarks to thecitizens Of Rod
lney with the hope that something will be
done to thatend. 6.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

We have omitted to mention that MIR.
Trevor r. Fowler, of New York. is painting
the portraits of our citizens in style Of
excellence hitherto unknown in this Sec
fion. Mr.. F's temporary studio is at the
Mansion House, whittier we invite all to
repair who wish to breathe on canvass
and who have got money to pay for the
qualification
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

interesting. Jones, the counsel Of the Dis.
trict Judge, concluded is argument to-day,
and Mr.. Southland followed, commencing his
reply nor however untiia late hour. The
case will continue Tomorrow.
Feb. 9th.
An abolition discussio almost was heard
in the Senate Chamber his morning. Mr..
Morris, Of Ohio, whohaj distinguished him
self for his abolition Movements for two or
three sessions past, bDught forward string
Of resolutions, headedby long preamble,
upon the subject Of slvery, the slave trade,
and several subjects connected with the
slave question.
The following is tie preamble, and from
that you can learn ths spirit If the resolu.
tons, which would ,ena yos entire could
| crowd them INTO my letter. The pream.
BILE says, that
Whereas, the right Of petition is an ex-
isting principle, established bJ the laws Of
nature in all animated bein9 which are
made capable to feel orsuffer, md is design
ed to be exercised, no. for opposition or re
sistance, but for relief, and to (btain favora-
bly, and fairly their right; wh4 the people
peaceably exercise it, the Government is
placed by the Constitution 81 the United
States above the power Of legislative bodies,
who cannot rightfnlly controvtrt the time
when, or the manner, Or matte for which
y
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

VOLUNTEER TOASTS. a
By G. H. Wilcox. The Emerald Isle-
The land Of poetry and Of song-the land
Of warm hearts and strong arms-of brave
spirits, who, in every future contest for lib
erty will remember that, Tin the language
Of their own O'Connel,) "Ireland is nine
millions strong"
By w. McFee. The heroes of tie Reno
lution-May they long be remembered by
the sons Of liberty.
BY w G Henry. Citizen Sold;ers--The
only protectors Of our country's rights, in
whom we can safely conide.
By G L Kline The Demosskenes of Nj.
S S Prentiss--An Esop in appearance--a
giant in itellect.
By T Williams. Young Men e scomeu-
The brightest stars in the armament Of the
American Union-May they all accomplish
happy unions.
By Compton Our Fafhers-We cher
ish their memories with affection, while we
enjoy the liberty achieved by thir valor.
By w Wood The Rodney Guards- Law
they live to distinguish themselves, their
wives, and alltheir children.
BY G Smith TIE Rodney Guard,
they ever cherish this, the day we comment
morate.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

The Legislature of this State adjourned
on the 18th inst.
The Rodney telegraph. (Rodney, Miss.) 1838-1840, 1839-02-23

IHduucI cSSE kucW-dllilu tue tTSdCu0Fy Vi
friends-the overwhelming power and re-
sources of our enemies-amid the murmur-
ings of suffering and breadles army-ofa
taxed and down-trodden people, until the
glorious triumph, which inscribed AMERI
CAN LIBERTY in characters of blood on
the battlements Of Yorktown, and gave
peace and freedom to the people, for whom
he had labored and suffered through years
Of privation and trial. These scenes are
familiar to you. They are inscribed in char
actors Of living light on the brightest pages
Of your country's annals. Lisping infants
lea RI their import from maternal lips, and
they have solaced the grey hairs and totter
ing steps Of many weary and withered sur
vivor of those days Of peril, on his way to
the tomb! They will be sung in notes Of
rapture, when those who acted them, shall
have slept with their fathers; and while
liberty shall have resting place-an altar,
or shrine among the sons Of men.
Who shall calculate the influence Of
Washington upon the destinies of his coun-
try, in the still more trying times which sue
ceeded the war Of the revolution! When a
government was to be formed for the peo-
pie Of q continent; when thirteen indepen-
dent States States just emancipated from
British thraldom- justly jealous Of their IL
berries; with separate and conflicting in
terests, were 10 be brought to act in concert,
and for the general welfare; and when the
old confederation had failed Of the purposes
OF its creation, and the people began to call
for q better and more permanent govern
ment, whose influence contributed so much
as his to the formation and adoption Of that
glorious Constitution under which this nation
has grown great and powerful and happy
And when that sacred instrument had been
ratified By the people, amid the muTmuring
The North-Carolina standard., 1839-06-26
PREDICTION AND FULFILMENT.

Mr.. JEFFERSON, more than 80 years ago, predict
ed the present course of the Federal Party. In a
letter written in 1904, and preserved in the me-
moirs Of his life he said "the- Federalists know
that go nonsine they are gone &forever. Their OBJ
ject therefore is how to return into power under
some other form. Undoubtedly they have but one
means, which is to divide the Republicans, join
the minority and barter with them for the cloak of
their name Isay join the minority, because the
majority of the Republicans not needing them will
not buy them. The minority having no other
of ruling the majority, will give price for
auxiliaries, and that price must be principle 1t
is that the Federalists, needing their numbers
also, must also give price, and principle is the
coin they must pay IN. Thus a bastard system of
Federo-R epubcanism will rise on the ruins OF the
true principles of the revolution.' .
The Federalists formerly gloried in their party
name, nor was it until their principles were con-
demned by the American People, that they COM
menced change of names, as circumstances rem
dered it necessary to conceal their designs. They
begun with Federal Republican, National Re-
publican" and finally, under the baptismal minis
traton of gentleman WEBB, took that of "Whig."
They have since affixed cognominal appendages,
and have called themselves, at times " "Republican
Wings" ""Democratic WhigsT &c. Many Of our
citizens, whose opportunities for information are
circumscribed, are now deceiyed by the name of
Whig, so glorious in Revolutionary days, and are
led by men who vilely betray their confidence to
support measures that would inevitably destroy e.
very principle for which the aVl1gs of the Revou-
ton contended. - - r >'s'''2'--'" - +
The North-Carolina standard., 1839-06-26

the Constitution and consistent defender OF SCUM
ern rights: because, 1st--F4e has declared uncom7
PROMISING hostility to the recharter of National
Bank in any shape. 2d-He has pledged himself
to veto any law W hch Congress may pass for the
Abolition of negro Slavery in the District OF 20
lumbia and to resist BY all the authority he holds,
every attempt of the Northern Fanatics to inter-
fere with Southern Rights. 3d-He is the advo-
cate of total separation of the money Of the peo-
ple from the control of Banking Institutions-thus
securing that money for the object for which it IS
collected-which is to pay the debts of the Co
vernment of the peoples choice. 4th-He con-
tends that there should he more money collect
ed from the people than is requisite for the neces-
sary expenses of Government.
The Democratic Republican Party are opposed
10 HENRY CLAY, because, 1st-He sustalns the
doctrines of Federalism as advocated by Hamilton
and Adams. 2d-He is for latitudinous and
dangerous construction of the Constitution. 3D.
He is in favor of a system of internal improve
ments by the General Government. 4th-He is
the father of the falsely styled American Sys
tem,' and in favor of high and oppressive Protec
tive tariff, at any cost, however high, to the Other
great interests of the country. 5th-He is for {
Fifty Million National Bank, and other chartered
monopolies with erclatsiVe benefits at the expense
of the community. 6th--He4 is in League will
the fanatcism of religious bgots and the crusaders
in the cause of abolition, who are striving to con
summate scheme that will end in disunion, desc
lation and blood -.-:...-.
Such are some of the credenda of both parties
The Recorder should thank US for giving the creet
Of his party as well as that of our own.
The North-Carolina standard., 1839-06-26
MORE OF THE LEAGUE.

The Fayetteville Observer of the 10th inst. in
making some whig" calculations as to the pros
poets of Federalism in New York, says" If they
(the "whigs') elect only, they will have control
of the Senate, for l6 is just one half of the Sen
ate and the Lieut.. Governor who presides over it,
and would have the casting vote is "Whig."-
So the prospects OF thorough regeneration OF
Mr. Van Buren's native State is pretty fair"
Our readers will recollect that Lieut.. Governor
BRADrsH, above spoken of by the Observer, is a
rank A6oIitioaaistI And this is the man who,
the Observer says, is Whig-through whom the
&c Whigs' would effect a-thorough regeneration
through whom the "whigs" are to have control OF
the New York Senate! The Observer counts,
too, in view of this fair prospect, upon the elec-
ton of Wing" Senator from the State of New
York And all this is to be accomplished through
the casting vote Of the Abolitionist BRADEsH. TIC
be sure the ",whigs2 may calculation Bradish
He is /" one Of thenE2as .~.-r.e -,..--.-.. -
The North-Carolina standard., 1839-06-26
POLITICAL CONSISTENCY.

The H;lsboro' Recorder of the goth June, says
-" Notwithstanding all their high claims, these
exclusive Democrats have never attempted an ex-
position of their creed" Our friend HEARTr must
be careless reader of the Democratic Republi-
can Journals, if he has failed the principles
of the party over. and over avewed. Does not the
editor know that we have faith in the capacity of
man for selEgovernment, which Federalism. has
not7 We think this a very fundamentals ground
Of difference. When one party contend &k: tie
rights Of man, and another for the privileges of an
aristocracy the creed of the former might be- very
well ellAnderstood: ~
,, The Democratic party do not believe, with the
federalists, that free suffrage is curse to any
Epeople'-but that the mass of the people are tn e
lawful and the best judges of the qualifications of
any candidate for Office, from the President down.
The Democratic party contend for the rights of
the States, secured by glorious Constitution,
and do not think, with the Federalists, that Ca
State Government is incompatible with general
government" ILL.,
: The Democratic party support the creed of
THoMAs JEFFERSON, and do not believe, with the
Federalists, that he was "jacobn, rufian, an
infdeI &C."
The Democratic Republican party believe, 1st,
in a rigid and safe construction of the Constitu-
tlon. End, They are opposed to National Bank
Sd They are opposed to the recognition of any
system of internal improvements by the General
Government. 4th, They are opposed to high
and oppressive protective tariff. 9Th, They are
opposed to all legalized monopolies destructive te
the public veal. 9th, They are opposed to Abo
lition, and to any League or concert with Aboli
tfonists.
The Democratic Republican party are in favol
of MARTIN VAN BuREN, the faithful exponent O
The North-Carolina standard., 1839-06-26
CANDIDATES FOR CONGRESS:

In faror of heINDErENDENT TREAsoRY-0"" Up
posed to HENRY CLAY and his FIFTY MILLION
BANK.
SAMUEL T. SAWYER-1st District, COM
posed of the counties of Pasquotank, Currltuck,
Camden, Perquimons, Chowan, Gates and Hert-
ford.
JESSE A. BYNUM-2nd District, comPos-
ed of the counties of Northampton, Berthe, Mar
tin and Halifax.
DIR. THOMAS H. HALL-3rd District, COM
posed of Edgecomb, Washington, Hyde, Pitt, Ty-
rell and Beaufort.
CHARLES SHEPARD-4th District, com
osed of Greene, Wayne, Lenoir, Craven, Jones,
Johnston and Carteret.
JAMES J. M'KAY-5th District, composed oi
Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Duplin, Onslow,
Sampson and New Hanover.
MICAJAH T. HAWKINS-6th District com
posed of Warren, Granville, Franklin and Nash.
WILLIAM A. MORRIS-7th District, com.
posed of Anson, Richmond, Robson, Moore, Gum
berland and Montgomery.
WILLIAM MONTGOMERY-sth District
composed of Wake, Person and Orange.
JOHN HILL-9th District, composed Of Stokes
Rockingham, Guilford and Caswell.
HENRY w. scoNNoR-I1th District, com
posed of Lincoh. sCabarrus and Mecklenburg.
RoDERIGR MURCHIS ON-13th District
composed of the counties of Ashe, Iredell, Surry.
and Wilkes.
The North-Carolina standard., 1839-06-26
WHAT DO THEY WANT 4

10 view of the happy and prosperous condition
of our country, we may ask the members of that
singular Association called Whiggery, what they
want2 A change of rulers =? What for z? 1t is
admitted, on all hands, that no country on earth
enjoys higher degree of prosperity, and that no
people do or can more fully realize the blessings of
civil and religious liberty. The Federalists do not
in heart wish change on account of "extrava-
gsnce" or corruption" because they know that
the clamor on this score is all humbug Some of
them, we know want change in Southern Insti-
tutions, and others may, perhaps desire, like Web
ster, that the rich may be taken better of by
the Government, in order that they may take care
of the poor. Probably they cherish the doctrine
of Senator Newbury, a Connecticut Federalist,
who said there never can be prosperous times in
this country, until POOR man, as in England is O.
bIiged to work for sleeps head and pluck day,
and lie under cart at night.'' .>......
The North-Carolina standard., 1839-06-26
PRAY BE CAREFUL I!

The editor of the New York Star, the organ of
the wings" in the city of New York, is quite un-
easy lest his political friends should be careless in
selecting the Presidential Candidate. He is not
like some of his brother whigs," at all parti
cular whether the candidate be Clay, Webster,
Harrison or Scott. No-he is for Clay, because
he alone can prevent abolition from receiving
Pures say to this We mean the editors who "drew
their first breath' in North Carolina, and conse-
quently presume to be the only persons who have
right to say a word about Abolition, or State po-
ltcs, or National affairs, within the limits of the
State aforesaid.
But let US hear Mr.. Noah Of the N. York Star,
a pery particular friend of the South. He says:
IF Mr.. Clay is not the candidate of the whig
party, and the aohoLe l1hig party, uniting, cordial
y, honestly and in good faith, the strength of Mr..
Webster and General Harrison, nothing can pre-
vent Mr.. Van Buren's reelection for another and
final term. We shall not allow ourselves to de-
ceiVe the people to any other result; it is the
natural course of events, and then commences a
political reroLution, to throw the Presidency
South or West of the Potomac, and all the patron
age and power of the Administration will be
brought in aid of the project Abolition receiUes
| its final bLolo and Eastern politicians, deceived
in their strength and influence, may remain fol
ages before the Executive power swings back tc
that old and patriotic section of the, Empire
This plan may be prevented by the. choice of Mr.
Clay the South confides in him; the East has e.
yer found him true friend the WesI will sustain
dent friends reflect the subject before it is toe
lHte - = = 5-='
The North-Carolina standard., 1839-06-26
FHE EXCHANGES. :

The last Register, in an attempt to controvert
position, that the "country is prosperous, the
exchanges moderate, &C." says the Exchange be-
tween New York and Natchez "a and other like
points, is from 10 to 80 per cent We suppose
the Register will consider his brother whig" Edi-
tor of the New York Evening Star as good autho-
rity in this matter That paper of the 18th of the
present month, puts down the Exchange at New
York on Natchez at to 10 per cent discount
Whether the Register has talked to "suit his pur-
pose" or not we shall not pretend to say-perhaps
he knows better about the Exchanges than the peo-
pie of New York; /; especially when it is important
to give them political rise or fall.
But the Register has omitted to mention that
during the eristence of the United States Bank.
the Exchanges at New York on Natchez, was at
10 to is per cent discount, and at some other like
POINTS, much as 80 to 4O If the Mississippi or
any other Banks refuse to pay specie, they must
expect that the Exchanges viii be against them
and no National Bank can prevent il.
We should be glad if the Register would publish
the rate of Domestic Exchanges, as they are at the
present time, and as they a0ere during the National
Bank Dynasty. If he will do this, not another
word need be said the ubject of National Bank