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Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26
NEW YORK ELECTION.
Good News!

The Empire State has done nobly. From
the returns given below it viii be seen
that the majority for the Democratic candl-
date for Governor, Bouck, is, so far as heard
from, 2O,6Ol, with only seven counties re-
naming TO be heard from, in which the
whig majority in 1910 was S $3.50. In these
counties, if the wing votes fall off as in
those heard from, we may expect as many
votes as our opponents. Giving them IN
the remaining counties the same vote as
that received in 1910, our majority viii
still be is ,42I-a signal triumph of principle
over modern whgery and the abolitionism
of the wing candidate bradsh.
From the NJ y. Cour. & Enquirer Wou. 70.
The ELEcrloN.-Th following table is as
near correct as can be, until the official re-
turns are publlshed
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26
WHAT Is A WING? WHAT A "LO-
co FOCOT

Our friend Neal of the Pennsylvania
is an unmitigated joker. He comedies
with US in the opinion that our political oP'
ponents evince but little taste and less
courtesy, in calling Democrats, "Loco-io:
CO.'S" as though mere ridicule could sup
ply the place of sound argument. lie
then strikes it very hlrd into the present
emblem of Federalism--the "Coon, land
thus draws picture by way of comPari'
son -
"a Ilco foco' is full Of fire and energy
it spreads light through the dark places.
and flashes brightly up against II SORTS oil
pressure and oppression. The coon, on
the contrary, is rather skulking concern
it crawls sneakipgly and misehevousy
aboat o'nights to throttle sleeping chickens
and to search unguarded eggs. There IS
no touch of responsibility in the character
of that same old coon.' He is a mere
dodger, with mo principles for the public
eye though laboring under voracious
appetite for the spoils. He is tricKey
fellow, and works altogether in the dark
Acc riding to the canons Of Lynch law
,sittin' ou a rail- is his character.
Bangor Democrat.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26
MR.. CALHOUN IN MICHIGAN.

Inc Constitutional democrat, a paper
published at Detroit, and edited with
great ability, makes the following OBJ
servations in relation to Mr.. Calhoun.
John G.. CALHouN.--This distinguish
ed and talented individual is mentioned
in various portions Of the Union, as a
candidate for the Presidency this accounts
for the virulence and abuse which is so
lavishly hcapcd of late, upon his devoted
head, by the opposition press. That he
possesses talents of highest ORDER all will
admt--and thai his long experience in
public life, and his steady and unerring
devotion to principle. pre.eminently fits
him to fill any station, however elevated,
within tho gift of the American people,
candid men, Of all parties, will readil y adj
nit.
at becomes US not at the present mo-
mcnt TO predict with certainty that Mr..
Calhoun will be the Democratic candidate
tor the Presidency at the ensuing canvass;
but 1t is perfectly evident that he is RAJ
pidly gaining ground in the affection of
the people in all parts of the Union. The
prejudice which has, in times past, exist
ed in the various quarters against the man,
and the immutable principles which it has
ever been his pride to advocate, is rapidly
subsiding every where; and whether he
should or not come before the people as a
candidate for the Presidency, at some fu-
ture period, it will be some satisfaction 10
the numerous and Devoted friends of this
distinguished and talented statesman that
his m ,tiyds, his character and the princi-
Piles of which he has been and still is the
unwavering advocate, are beginning to be
duly and properly appreciated by the De-
mocracy at large.
1t may be proper 10 remark that here
in Michigan, Mr.. Calhoun is not without
friends and admirers-and we hesitate
not to express the belief that should his
name be brought tangibIy before them,
such a nomination would meet with a
hearty response from respectable portion
of the Democracy of Michigan.
awhile there may be, and doubtless
are, others distinguished individuals men
TONED as probable candidates tor the fre-
sIdencv, who, from personal and local con-
sideralions, are equally prominent IN me
minds of our Democratic tellow-citIzens--
all are willing to admit that Mr.. Calhoun
is a sound exponent of the great principles
which we all advocate al the present perl
od--and that his honesty of purpose, his
settled devotion to the great principles OF
Constitutional Democracy, and his long
experience and distinguished abilities, are
fully and properly appreciated by all who
are willing TO practice, as well as profess,
the principles of Democracy
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26
WIG ANrECLAY MEETING.

The Wings Of Gloucester, Mass held Il
large meeting on the 4th inst at which
strong resolutions were passed IN oPposl-
ton to Henry Clay and John Davis, and
in favor of Messrs. Tyler, Webster and
Gushing. The resolutions also denounce
Leverett Saltonstall, the candidate for Con.
gress in that district, and extol Mr.. Rantoul,
his Democratic opponent, as filter man to
carry out the principles OF the Wings who
oppose Mr.. Clay. Their opinions of Mr..
Clay may be seen in the following resoIu-
tons:
Resolced, That the nomination of
JoHN DAVIS with HENRY CLAY, by con-
vcntion who basely slandered jonN TYLER,
and formally read him out O. the Dctator's
party, and by Clay's friends in Ohio, makes
our Governor SAVIOR too much OF an homo
genous OK, yokel in with his homogeneous
partner; and that every adoption of the
measures of that convention by eau Uses
and conventions. adds another nail to
Henry Clay's political coffin
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26
The New York Journal of Commerce,

The New York Journal of Commerce,
of Tuesday, saws that among the passen-
gers in the Great Western is the Hon
Virgil Maxcy, late Charge d'Affairs of the
United States at Belgium. Mr.. Maxcy
has succeeded in obtaining an indemnity
from that Government for losses sustained
by the destruction of American property
at Antwerp, when that city wad lombard
ed, during The revolution which preceded
lis separation from Holland. 1t is believ-
ed also that the zeal and ability win
which he has advocased all the interests
OF this country, will produce other iavora-
BILE results. --ChdrleSton Courier.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26

The Creole, Of this morning, under the
head of "things remembered" publishes
the following as an item
l'That the Wing administration of J
@. Adams, spent on an average, but eleven
millions of dollars year, while that of Mr..
Van Barren, in its frat year, spent $780,
49l ,34l, three times the average annual
expenditure Of Mr.. Adams
Will the editor of the Creole be so good
as to furnish us, out of the abundance OF
his statistical knowledge, with informa-
ton as to how much Gen. Harrison, thro'
his Secretary, Mr.. Ewing, asked Congress
to appropriate for the expenses OF the first
year of his administration And, also,
how much each of the last two Congresses,
'rith Wing majority in each branch there
u, did actually ap 'ropriste for the annual
expenses of the government? And, par
tcularly, how much'ot said two appropria-
tons was expressl y set apart by the same
Wing majority, for furnishing the " White
House" Caiegori al answers are re.
qucsted.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26
From the New York Herald.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT FROM
WASHINGTON

We learn from our private correspon.
dence, received last night from Washing
ton, that a reorganization of the Ca.
bInet will take place in about ten days.
Before leaving Washington, Mr.. Web
ster had lntlmated wish to retirs-and his
late speech in Boston has rather displeas-
ed the President than otherwise. Mr.Web.
ser will therefore leave the cabinet and go
.broad-probably to Pars--Mr. Spencer
or Mr. Upshur will become Secretary of
State-Mr. Gushing Secretary of the
Treasury-and Mr.. Forward will "forward
march" 10 some other position. The Pres
ident Is determined to be master of his own
hous hold--and the whole cabinet must
take the direction of his views or get out
of the way. This is decidedly the best po-
Icy, and will give him triumph over both
factions in another year.
We also learn that the President and
his Cabinet are determined, in some shape,
to maintain he independence of Texas
and measures have already been adopted
preparatory to putting stop to the inva.
sion threatened by Mexico. The Constei.
Iation frigate, A guns-Marion sl9oP OF
war. one of the large steamers, and all
centrate as fast as possible beF're 90 10 con,
d'Ulloa, at Vera Cruz. General Almon,e
has given more offence than inspired
frendship-and we sh 'uld not be surprised
if hostilities were to break out between
the United States and Mexico, if tho
latter do not pay the claims at once.
The President is also preparing his mes
sage. He will insist on the passage of his
currency plan, called the "Exchequer," at
the next sessi 'n-and if Congress still re.
fuse, under the recent and coming Demon
STATIONS at the elections, he will, after the
9TH of March, call an Extra SESSION of
the new Congress, and raise n excitement
that will demolish the leaders of both fac
lions
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26

have, "NNlisd Mr.. Wooley. "That lady ?
exclaimed the friend "she is no more
Miss -, than | am" The friend
then departed, and Wooley Immediately
charged his wife with what he had said
"lndeed," said the lady, 'I'Il convince
YOU and all the world in the morning, that
was Mis-, for your sister.in-law
and myself will 60 to my brothers and
bring away deeds Of nv property, &c.
Upon hearing this, Mr. Wooley was re-
assured, and every thing passed off well
until the morning, when the bride and
Miss Buyers went out for the purpose as
stated BY her the preceding evening. 1t
is needless 10 say that the absconded, and
have not since been heard of; and Mr..
WooIey discovered, that instead of having
marriedthe rich Miss -, with EAT.
900, besides expectancies, he was through
the ccnrivance Of Miss Buyers, married 10
a person bearing, indeed the same name,
but not worth Al pence. How the affair
will end we know not; but il will doubt
less furnish abundant occupation to the
gentlemen of the long robe. Supposing
the wife to be party to the fraud, we
should suppose that marriage under
Ech circumstances would not be Valid
What were the reasNUo ;aI-.;~e Mics Rru
ers to play her brother-in.law such trick
remains a profound secret. 1t is right to
state that the lady whose name was so I'M
warrantably made use of to deceive Mr..
Wooley, not only knew nothing of the
traniaction, but is a perfect stranger to
both Mr.. Wooley and Miss Buyers.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26
1896 1850

LArER.-The South Caroinian of 18th
| inst. states that all the counties had been
heard from except .fue and the vote stood
Bouck 25 1913 and Rradish 6,522-majorlty
for ncuck 1896. The Democratic gain so
far Owe. the vote of 1870 is % ,O47. The
five counties to be heard rom gave, in
1910, a majority for Seward, OF 1857, and
his entire majority was $500.
The following shows the Members OF
Congress elected. 1t will be seen that the
only changes thus far are two wings gain
ed in the city OF New York-the result OF a
division Of the city into districts, whereas
1t formerly voted by gene raj ticket--and
loss of one wing in Rensselaer,; one in Sa-
ratoga and Schenectady and one in Seneca
and Wayne. Nett Democratic gain, thus
far, of one member.
McKeon dem. has been defeated in the
9th Congressional District, by H. Fish. the
majority Of Fish being 9S. McKeon's de-
feat was occasioned by division in our
ranks. The Democratic candidate for Co.
vernon received in this district, majority
of 369.
u, CHTEn
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26

great rev, ll,ion Of public opinion Is prln-
cipally owing. In the interior, there are
great many moderate tariff men IN The
democratic ranks, men who are not pre-
pared to assent to what we call free trade
doct ines, although they perceive the
great wrong of IA prohibltory tariff, such as
the Wing Congress Of last winter imposed
upon the nation. The sh ltling up of our
harbors, and the violent suppression OF all
the numerous occupations connected with
foreign commerce, strikes these persons as
arbitrary and unjust. They are general
ly IN favor Of midlling course OF policy,
IA kind of friendly compromise between the
prote ctioniss and the adversaries Of pro-
lection. In this respect there is great
difference between them and the wing
Zeauls for protection, who are for extreme
measures, and would push protection To The
m,,t lntoIerabe and oppressive degree.
Bat even among these moderate tintl
men, visible change of opinion, 1t we
are not blind TO the signs OF the times, is
going on. Many OF them hesitate as 10
The advantage OF what is called protection,
muny of them have arrived at state oil
neutrality and suspension of opinion, and
some who formerly believed in the neces.
sity of ii partial tariff, believe IN 1t nc
! t'asI. .D,,.~, 49,
doctrine and strict revenue tariff, haC
been proclaimed by the Democratic party,
and the candidates have rested their claims
to support on that ground. The ma ority
in this city, for example, is IL free trade
majority. Or Long stand, the struggle
between the two parties has been between
the friends and the enemies of prJtec-
tive tariff. In Orange county, the Wings
rallied under the banner Of protection and
were defeated. In Columbia county, the
policy of a revenue tariff as opposed TO a
protective Was fully discussed by speakers
from this city, and with The best effect
In Albany, where our friends declined
meeting this question fully, ami blinked the
tariff controversy, rre hare been beaten. 1t
would have been better, we think, TO have
taken The bull by the horns, insisted on
the enormity and oppression of the present
tariff law, and lett the decision TO The
good sense OF the people. In Orange
county, where the issue was fairly pre-
scented to them, they rendered, as we have
seen, a most righteous verdict.
The Post further remarks:
"The question OF a national bank, of the
dis Iribullon Of the proceeds of the public
lands, and of protective tariff, partlcu-
larry the latter, which is at present the
most prominent of the three, have all Eeen
before the people in this election, and the
result is an expression of ,h,ir opinion
upon them all. Mr.. Clay, the champion
Of the protective system, has nothing to
hope from this city, Notwithstanding that a
president of the New York Chamter Of
Commerce can be found TO preside at 4
tariff meeting in WaIl.strect
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26
"Nor is our Government to be maintain

"Nor is our Government to be maintain
ed, or our Union preserved by invasions OF
the rights and powers Of the several States.
In thus attempting to make our General
Government strong, we make it weak
Its true strength consists III leaving lndl-
viduals and States, as much as possible, to
themselves i in making itself felt, not in
it's power, but in lis beniticence, not in its
control, but in its protection, not in bind
ing the States more closely to the centre,
but leaving each to move unrestricted IN
it's proper bit."-Jackson.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26
COTTON BAGGING-THE TARIFF

In our first number we published an es-
innate made BY Mr.. Calhoun and submitted
by him TO the Senate, showing the heavy
amount of tax, in the shape of Tariff du-
ties, that the cotton planters must needs
pay TO protect the Kentucky hemp manu-
facturers. twas shewn by that calculation
in figures that cannot lie, that estimating
the yearly cotton crop Of the United States
to be 1000 900 Of bags, each weighing 400
pounds, valued at "a cents per pound
and estimating the factories to be Fl 1.-THE
true number) the effect of the tariff on
bagging, rope and Irvine is to impose on the
producer tax equivalent to bale in 81,
or about two and a third bales in every
hundred; that it bestows bounty on the
hemp manufacturer of Sd 900 bales out Of
every crop, which is equal to 2,57l bales to
each of the 81 factories. A beautiful de-
monstra,ion Of the glories Of the Protective
Tariff SYSTEM
Self defence is primary law Of our ma
ture, and it becomes the planting interest
10 look about them for the means Of avoid
ing or counteracting such heavy imposi-
tiou upon the products OF their labor and
capital. We have heard good deal said
Of combinations Of persons under agree.
inent TO use nothing but the imported arti-
cles until tue duty shall have been reduced
TO moro equitable basis Bat aside from
this, it appears to us that the manufacture
of our staple itself into bagging and rope,
furnishes the South not only with the
means of successfully cOGnteracting the
influence of the tariff, ia this particu'a
but also Of adding much to the consumption
Of the raw material Of cotton. The pro
duction Of the staple is rapidly increasing
and it is evident, that this increase of sup
ply must, all things else being equal, de
crease the price. Surprising the crop o
the South 10 amount as above stated to 2,
100000 bales it would require 10000, ooC
yards OF bagging estimating yards to tn
bag; and supposing this quantity to weig
~ pounds to the yard, we would thereb
consume I5,0oO,O 900 pounds of cotton, o
$4,000 bales weighing 800 pounds each
and estimating this at ~ cents per poun
it would amount to tl,la5,o00.
The experiment Of making bags of col
ton has been fully tested. The Saluda Is
CT Company have been for some short tim
engaged in it's manufacture, and the en-
terprise has, from all the best account
We have been able TO receive, succeeded
admirably. 1t has been extensively IN us'
in South Carolina, during this season, and
cotton packed in il is found to reach the
markets, both home and foreign, in as good
IL not better condition, than that put up in
the best Kentucky or India bagging. Being
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26

The Legislature viii be lyely democrat
&c, and there will be no dilulty in elect
ing democratic senator in>ongress. In
the Senate, the vote stands2 democrats
and 10 wings; in the House e vote stands
SO democrats and 35 wings.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26

A verdict was plsse recently in a Bal
tm,re Court, for $l,0l2, in favor Of G.
w. Waring, ag,ins; the Philadelphia, Will
mngton and Baltimore Rail Road Com.
pany, for damages, for having conveyed in
the cars, beyond the State of Maryland, two
negro slaves, the property of the plaintiff.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26

U.S. SENAroR.--The Legislature Of New
Hampshire has elected Chas. g. Atherton
(Dem.) Senator in Congress for six years
from the 4th Of March next
Mr.. Anterior is the suihor of Atherton' S
celebrated anti-aboition resolutions.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26

The Planters Direct Trade Convention
which adjourned,.lo meet here to-day, has
not convened. Some fifty persons of our
own county have come t. town, but 1t is
now two o'clock and no Convention yet,
nor anv probat iIitv thereof.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26
DELAWA ELEC1ON

The Wings have carried II Delaware
elections by slim majorities. Rtney, whig,
has been elected to Congress a majority
of 80 votes over Jones, dem. The wings
have majority of 70 on joint blot in the
Legislature.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26

DEMOCRATIC REvIEw.-The November
number of this periodical is before us; it is
most rich in matter on subjects of Finance,
Politics, Science and Literature. Our
friends in this section should subscribe for
it more literally han they do
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26

A public meeting without distinction of
party, was held in Natchez on the 2lst inst.
for the purpose of making arrangements to
receive Mr. Clay on his anticipated visit to
that city. A committee of arrangements
was appointed
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26

The House of Representatives of Con
nec,icut, by vote of ll9 to 53, has pass
ed resolutions in favor of refunding to Gen.
Jackson, without condition or qualification,
the fine of 5000 imposed upon him by
Judge Hall, in 1915.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26

The Madisonian of the llth inst, con-
tains the treaty as ratified by this Govern,
ment and Great Britain, and published
under the proclamation of the President.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26

The Louisville Sun, the leading Demo-
cratic paper in Kentucky, avows its pre-
ference for Mr.. Calhoun as the Can Iidate
of oul party for the next Presidency.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26

Hon. w. R. King, of Alabama, has
been nominated for the Vice Presidency,
by the Democrats of BIount County in that
State.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26

THE LARGEST Ox.-The Empire Ok.
raised in Syracuse, New York, by P. N.
Rutt, is sail to be the largest ever known
in the United States, He we CHS 400
pounds,
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26

Gov. Shannon, Of Ohio, has come out
openly in favor of Mr.. CALHOUN for the
Presidency.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26

The Georgia Legislature convened at
MiedgeviIle on TIN inst. R. NJ. Echols
(dem. was elected president Of the Senate,
and w. B. Wofford (dem.) Speaker of the
House. Gov. McDonad's message is an
able democratic document. 1t dcnounces
in loud terms the Tariff, Banks, State as
well as National. and recommends the re-
peal of bank charters. The Legislature OF
New Jersey have passed law dividing
the State into five Congressional districts.
Col. S. W. Trotti has been elected to
Congress in the BarnweIl, Lexington and
Orangeburg district, S. Carolina. His ma
jority over his opponent Mr.. Carroll is up
wards Of 700. Both, we believe, are de-
mocrats' Col T. is elected to fill the un-
expired term Of Hon. S, H. Butler, resigned.
NEW HAMrsHIRE.--The Legislature Of
New Hampshire met at Concord on I'd inst.
Gov. Hubhard's message is an excellent
one. He goes against districting the State
in obedience to the mandate of the last
Congress, believing the district system to
be impolitic, and that Congress has no con.
stitutional power to require its adoption by
the States. He stated that he had been re.
quired BY the President of the United States
to appoint an agent to receive the portion
of the proceeds OF the public lands accruins
to the State Of New Hampshire under tn,
act of Sept. 4th, l841, and that he had refu
sed to comply, regarding. as he did, thi
act of Congress as "unwarranted by tn
Constitution" and the land fund TO belonl
to the United States, and no portion thereO
TO the State of New Hampshire. Of tn
late Tariff he says:
"A Tariff like this, unequal in its exac
tions, discriminating in its character, look
ing more to protection than to revenue, ],
without that uniformity in it's operations
which alone can make it eoniormable Il
the Constitution OF the United States"
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26
IN
~SSNE&o ~
CMNSN

made Of a material which IS less liable tc
rot than any other used for similar purposes
Its durability on exposure cannot be ques-
toned.
1t seems TO US that the experiment COM
mends itself to the attention of the cotton
planters; it appeals as we'll to the patriot
ism as the tnters" of that portion of the
community, by affording additional con-
sumption oftheir product and consequent
increase OF value, while, at the same time,
It furnishes US with the means, in some
degree at least, of protecting Oursefpes a.
galnst the enormities and expressions of
high tariffs.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1842-11-26
25,7l3I

The following counties remain TO be
heard from. In 1910 they voted as follows: