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the hopes Of the Wings, and declares, in manly but

the hopes Of the Wings and declares, in manly but
concll,aory manner
uPelie wing the district system Of electing delegates
10 be the best We confidently looked TO the concur
renee of our friends throughout the State; and re-
solved the refoe, upon the ntatory to carry The sys'
TEN into effect. If however, our preference IN this
matter does not meet with the acquescence OF The
DE- cratic party of this State but the general ticket
b.. determined on, consider, in such event, it would
be incumbent on Us to yield preference, and that
il would be generally considered, do not doubt
In such Government ours, 1t IS only by organized
political parties that its institutions be sustained
in purity Political qnietude is TO be found only in the
rule Of despotsm The organization OF Pariy-ils
very existence, rests upon the power oil the majority
TO control its action and the cordial acquiescence OF The
minority where sacrifice of principle is involved
therein This right of the ma ority seems TO me con
sister with the utmost political integrity, and to be
found acknowledged every page Of political history.
Here then, is the rule by which believe the rival
wings of the Democratic party will be governed This
will stop line breach which grows WIDER and stay the
denuncalion which is not far behind Looking al the
important principles involved IN the coming contest for
the Presidency, the Republican party will not weigh
against them the personal interests of Calhoun or Van
Bureu-mnch less suffer itself to be sundered in the
selection of either
9 "The Taadega Watchtower" "a Democratic paper
which prefers Mr. Calhoun) rebukes the excuses of
some fe of its friends and concludes with this decara
ton "Whenever National Convention shall have
made nomination for President, then we stand ready
TO battle for the nominee of that body against the
mon enemy; but cannot consent to exhaust all our
means in an improbable we'll unnatural quarrel
among our brethren in politics. Of all things deliver
us from family chickering's either in social or political
circles furnishes such ample msterials for gossIPpng
neighbours, or unprincpled political opponents.
Well, indeed may congratulate our friends upon
these hacyon signs of returning peace. We may have
few more breakers yet ahead-bu when these are
passed, then let the Coons listen for the trumpet
tongucd wing of the Cock
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The Charleston Mercury may GO on, If he pt
to sport upon the very edge OF the abyss. We .
not initiate his example. When we see the q
which the Wings are now making To place their ID
didate in the Chair-thclr Clay Clubs about I
cautioned every where upon the State their vol
and their enthusiasm; their determination 10 elect
and establish Bank; their Growing, their exUb
their Dragging ofsuccess blood rousng ~, aat
are disposed 10 say, with Mr.. Kendall. 10 our N
houn friends, "Ea0ugh, ENouGH! ENOUGH
Be done with your ieuds-away with your io.a
Let us march against the common enemy.
We say ditto TO all the s;rctnres Of the VI
Tribune. Attack, abuse us he may, We ~. .
prosecute the war with It's Editor. But when be ufs
takes 10 say, that eve have doubt that Mr. Van BIZ
is under obligations TO Mr.. Richie 10 aid Virginia
the Vice Presidency with the vote OF New Yofh -
feel bound 10 say, that bis IDLE jealousy has gwen o'
the widest and most uniounded suspicion. Il,s 4
imag naton has msled him. We have no unde'sl't
ing with MIR Van Buren, upon the Wee Pfes;,'
or any other question He has gwen Us TO sob I
tons a, a!i-nor can we CONCEIVE tina. be IS ue 1
any such obligations to any human being ~ o' /
of Virginia. The Mobile Tribune only shows h. 81
ignorance Of MIR. Van Burens character, and 81
his friends. We have no correspondence @lI
Van Buren,. We have not written han 4 BE
the campaign opened.
We beg leave also to say, with all due respect to
Chambers Herald, of Alabama, that II we are ~
ing in our horns, il is from sincere wish 10 pror
the union OF our party. The People were ent'lfd
dscusson-but when find, that the great pf
pies of the question hive been fairly and almost " l
dscussed-that m angry controversy Will only ''
nj chivous dissension-,hat the common et |
cheered Oh by the prospects Of our divisions, are
shaing their troops la the contest, and ihiss.ebL
every side TO sweep all candidates from the U I
we begin 10 be satated with discussion, and "''
dissenslon. We think it high time indeed, TO aD''
violence, If not to terminate the con,roversy-top
upon The waters, and not into the flames ~
"Chambers Herald" says tive have crested v.
wind 10y necessary dscussons,) We viii ~"
tempt to "dIrect the Storm against our e
mate opponent, the Coons of blessed memoir
1870 Bnt does not The Chambers Herald &C.
Of there be any proprieIy in his saying 'iha' ,"
houns friends are not TO be frowned do@n-'h'.
know their rights, and knowing, dare ma'H'a'n t'
the same declaration may BIZ equally 800 ~" 3
made of the friends of Martin Van Burn meg i
are AZ bold, fearless, and determined "a sny r."
in the ccunlry-as incapable of beng e
down as any one-but they are perfectly VIM i
cultivate peace with their Republican allies i
rally around the common banner Of The plf'Y' . u
their common opponents. If We might parody w II
timent quoted above from Sir William Jones'
know their danger, and knowing, dare to P'a''~
best means Of avoiding it."
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(rom The Ser Haven Register Oct - paper "3' originally
n,,ocp ,T,c STATE CONVICTION.


DEMOCRATIC STATE CoN'EiloS.
80, .sserb,ed nj Middleton Wednesday,
t ~ ,on, of numbers and respectfully, was never
excoeded IN this STATE. Hon Chas n fono, was cho-
cen President PRO TEN and J. ommeoieu' secretary
The regular organization vas ensc,e sa o,a,d
Hon. Chas 3 Phelps, President ana 1"es Oitn,tcaa
I'm II REYNOLDS VIM. S. Smith, iiugh T. Neich
VIM, Alexander, Alonzo w. Bryce, ana Chas; Arnold
Vice Presidents Joel w White, Aired 4. Burr aho
John ST. John, Secretaries. we nave "ol 'pe !" o'y
10 go into particulars, but we can
cratic friends that the proceedings were
h zeal md sprt that promises The pest results IL 'he
NJ - election The State ticket adopted Is the same
as last year. except that Hon Chas II. Ionu, OF MI
ford is nominated for Treasurer IN place oil Jaoez ~
White ESQ who declined re nomination. In Ee9aru
- tho Presidential question, the Convention was strong
10 in favor of MIR Van Buren, for the ffesiaehcy ana j"
tavor of choosing the delegates at ih's was
accordingly accomplished by choosing Two 20 represent
the State at large, and the sevell ~ ,bo
Conyen,ion. The following gentlemen compose the
delegation
Isaac Toucey, of Hartford Co.
lst Dist Hon. VIM. Field, oil Ioiianu 70
ID Dist. Hon, r. |. Ingersoll, of New Haven.
| I'd Dist. Vernon Stiles, Esq OF Windham Co
| 4th DIST John c. Smith, Jr., OF Ltchheio 20
These selections, we believe, will prove highly salts
factory the Democratic party OF tne o,a'e anu "
tbouoh we were in favor of postponing The election OF
delegates until April we doubt whether a more suitable
choice from among the Democracy, could have been
made. The Convention eloquentiy addressed BY
distinguished Democrats from all parts OF .he stats
~ i,hmh Tho claims of each candidate for the Pre-
s% dsn a' we're urged with considerable warmth all
ebssro in the as',on the %1sI nj,
Thursday morning, in great harmony anu soou 'eei
np. determined to keep Democratic principles IN the
useendan, in old Connecticut We repeat we never
attended a Convention which was characterized oy
| IF
dem, de yoton 10 the good old We we're before
confident we are now certain, of victory The Demo
cracy of the State has spoken and every true man VINO
rallies der its banner will exert himself 10 give
potency and strength lis decision Great praise is
dine the presiden, Of the Convention, MIR Phel Ps o'
the promp,itude and impar,aliiy with which he DIS
cbnraed the duties Of the Chair on this occasona pc
si,;on recurring more than ordinary akil and prudence
The Resolutions adopted viii be found sk'lfnliy and
ponlsdiy framed, aud expressive of the ptn &c,
broadly and fully on wh,ch 'ne NE, LEU, Ss the
uculars in our next
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The ticket, ms completed, is as follows: -,

Eight of the above, understand, are friendly 10
MIR. Van Buren,, and the remainder composed OF the
friends OF Calhoun, Tyler and Johnson. These nomi-
nations are excellent, and the whole ticket, from be-
ginning to end, is such 40 one as must draw out 'ne
shoe Democratic party and is sure be elected by a
triumphant majority Let Union and harmony now be
the wu,chwords of the party" Every thing tor the
c,ns,-no,binp for men - Piebeian
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WAsHISGroN lRvIXG.-The Paris Correspondent Of
the National ln,elhgencer, under date of September
29tb, says:
Isl have just returned from an hours chat with MIR.
Irving, who arrived last week from Madrid, not The
worse for the ardaous journey. His aspec, is quite
healthy; his general health good; hu, the maiady with
which he was aiil c,ed Spain has left some ailments
of the limbs which exact interval of repose for the
mind aud medical advice of authority than pro-
badly Madrid Afforded. His spirits and conversation
crafty his friends BY their old vivaci,y He could
Inform me of the fate of several Of my Spanish &C
quaintance, politicians and of letters, who had
committed themselves 10 the whirlpool. Mariana had
escaped; Don Raymon de Ia Sagra found protection
an his exclusive devotion TO SCIENCE Martinez de Ia
Rosa and Gaano were again exposed to The rapid and
hazardous chances Of the day or hour. Mr. Irving is
full Of anxiety concerning Spanish desnies, which
bifae all prognostic"
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"THE TnuToR TURNED TYRA~r.-John Tyler ~, ,, ;.
the Wing Mechanics who were employed IN me p9D. i.
at Washington City, because they dared 10 ete'ee w.,
freemen by voting for the Wing ticket IN Baltimore
their place of resid-nce."- Raieyh ksg't". =, 8
The Register will blush when 1t sees 'fon' ,,s u
shaw letter. tina, there is not syllable oil ngs
ungenerous imputa,ion. So far from being WILL
miss any of the workmen from the pubic 81
Secretary is attempting to hunt up rom ~ r., },
copper and other materials in the Navy arc y.
able funds to keep them employed. leile' i. ,oor:
ington in The Baltimore Sun estimates Inc 81"
about $40, 900.
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The New York correspondent of the Memphis Eagle
says:-"Mf Webster has long since expressed wish
TO visit the South, and now, since he has become pri
va,e CITIZEN and can for the first time within 80 years
command his own time, may expect to have the
pleasure of seeing him perhaps mex, month He will
descend the Mississippi from Pttsburg or Wheeling, to
New Orleans; he will pass the lake 10 Mobile, from
thence through Georgia TO Charleston S. c., and to
Washington city.
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From The Money .lrtiele Of The NJ Y. Herald, Oct. %
During the past year, the business in American pro-
visions IN Liverpool has greatly increased, unte. the
new English Tari, which has greatly mod'ffd the
terms of admitting The exports from here to Liver
pool during the last four months bave been iage' ana
the prices there constantly rising The t"liowng taoie
shows The or;ces OF leading articles in Liverpool, a
three successive periods with the duty, reduced to
States money, both old aud new
IIvrrrooL AMERe.> PsovIsIoS Market
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AND EXPORTS tNTo, FROM The UNITED STATES
WITH GREAT bRIT.IS Sn mon l,o,o.,rs

TINS vas the year, 1912, during which, the lowest
Tariff Of the United States operation. The pro.
duets of England, and her Colonies, did not by near
Sl4000,0O0, including specie, pay for The purchases
they made of United States produce The trade is as
unavorable TO Eng land it well be- for the mutual
advantage of the two nations. If are now 10 con
the intercourse and increase The sales of our az
ricultural produce, it becomes necessary 10 come
some understanding in relation 10 the medium in which
we are TO receive payment
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We understand, (says the National Integencer Of
alonday) that Hon. Abraham Rencher, late Repre-
sentative in Congress from the State of North Caro-
lima, has been appointed Charge Affaires Of the U
States to Portugal, in the place of Mr. Barrow, who
has applied for permission 10 return home
The Georgetown Advocate of Saturday says:
"Ihere seems to be no doubt, that Messrs Everett
Jenlfer Barrow and Todd have been recalled from the
respective Missions and TO be shortly replaced by
as many of Mr. Tylers dear friends There is a sound
Of John {. Spencers succeeding Col Todd at The
Russian Court"
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New JERsEr.-The Legislature of this State met on
the oath inst. In Council, Hon. James Patterson oil
Monmouth was elected Vice President, Alexander
Baylls of Sussex, Secretary, and Mr Shea of Warren,
eant'at-arms-all Democrats the Coons making no
opposition. In the House of Assembly Joseph Taylor
OF Cumberland county, elected Speaker, By vote
Of 81 to % for his Coon opponent James Newall,
OF Cumberland was elected Clerk and Mr. Napton, of
trenton, Door Keeper The Governor will be elected
in joint meeting Friday. There are n number Of
candidates, but il is thought that either Gen Wall or
Daniel Haines, Esq, will be chosen
New JERSEY GovERsoR We learn that the Legis-
laure of New JERSEY on Friday elected Mr. Haines of
Sussex, Governor of that State Mr.. Halnes was the
Democratic candidate, and the friends of General Wall
on the second ballot threw their votes for Haines by
which he elected over J S. Green of Princeton
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Missouri SEsAToR.-The ST. Louis Republican
states that David r Atkinson has been appointed by
the Governor Senator in Congress, to supply the va
cancy occasloned by the death of Mr. Linn. II is mol
yet known whether this gentleman will accept the ap
pontment, but the Republican says there are few, II
any, in his party, worthy of it.
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Nrw YoKK. Oct 2S.-This committee met last eve
ninp. and on the second ballot nominated JOHN l.
Ross, of the Fifteenth ward, and VILLAS SHALEE
of the Sixth Ward, was nominated: on the touf'h bal
lot GEORGE S. MAss, of the Eleventh Ward, was no
minated; and thus the abors OF the Convention were
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OHIO ELEcTioNs-THE RESULT At LAST

OHIO ELEC1IONS-IHE REsUI.l ~
When we issued our paper on Friday last, we bad the
Cleveland Herald of Tuesday evening, and the PaIn'
dealer of the morning, week alter the election,
both confirming information, that lrumbull county
had elected two Democrats to the House. In addition
10 this gentlemen from The Reserve, who left Cleve-
land on the day, said they had net heard doubt
ed until they arrived in this city, and did not believe
word Of it, On Friday afternoon, we issued our pa
per- making up, supposed, the true and hnal re-
suit which gave the Federalss mi jority of four IN
the House, and tie on joint ballot Some few hours
after our paper was worked of and Distributed The oti
over Mr. Peck, and thus giving that party majority
on joint ballot
With this correction, list stands according to the
official returns, surprising that the Coon member from
Huron and Erie gets his seat, which suppose he
will, matter Of course. A letter which We pub.
llsh to-day explains the difficulty in That district
The justices bound Of course to certify the facts
they are to the authorities and leave The decision
10 the tribunal instituted 10 settle such questions
II the votes cast for Samuel Aheron, were intended
for Samuel Atberton I'd, aud if not so denied we be.
lleve, he of course will get his seat AS much
desire 10 the Democrats always successful, we
would sooner succeed, than that it should be
done by fraud in violation of public sentiment No
one, presume will dispute the correctness of the De.
mocratic justice decision He desires to certify 10 the
factS and let the proper tribunal settle the question.
Mr. Simmons expresses the sentiments Of an honest
and honorable man ; and the Coons need not get into
hdgets about having the truth told if they are honest
&c, &c,
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{" MExtco. Sent 1o,b 1919

Nathaniel Green has received the appointment of
Postmaster of Boston, vice William Gordon, who goes
Consul 10 Rio Janeiro. The appointment, took place
on the 18th instant
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New ORLEANS Oct 90
FRca YucATAs.-By The brig Empressario, Captain
Collins, arrived yesterday from Campeachy, we have
news up TO the 10Th inst
The commissioners sent 10 Mexico for the purpose O
entering into treaty of peace and amiiy with that 90
vernment, had not yet returned.
1t was thought, that another war between the two
countries would be inevitable, quite begerant fee
ing had begun 10 manifest among the Yucatecoes
IN consequence of the tardy ements Of the Mexican
governmen in relation TO the proposed reaty,-whct
bad been increased By late proclamation from the Mex
can government, closing the port of Laguna against al
vessels belonging to Yuca,an
me hmpressaro reports vessel ashore on the Allie
rannes- supposed to be brig.
IMPORTANT FROM MExlco-We alluded some davs
since 10 misunderstanding which had arisen between
the diplomatic agents of Great Britain and the Mex-
can Government but had not deemed it subject of
serious consequence, until yesterday, when we were
kindly allowed TO copy extract Of letter received
IN tins city, dated Mexico, September 29h, and for.
sarded via Havann, by the British Steamship Severn
II communicates the following intelligence of startling
import
"MExIco, Sept. 29lh, lS43.
we regret TO inform you that from some misunder
standing which has arisen between H B. NJ Mission
and the Government, Mr. Doyle, H. B. HIS Charge
dAhares, has suspended all diplomatic inerco curse
with Mexico, until he receives instructions from his Go.
vernment '-[Bee.
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should think for any calm and consideate man, tc
read the following efusnn, without feeling some as
constituent and contempt for the author of the produe
ton. Is such mpassioned fitted to be the Chic
Magistrate OF great people,
"-H Ciay's Reply
"AsuLAsD, Sept 25, lS43
"Gen,emen have duly received your letter, as
Committee of the Fayete Clay Club Of Virginia, in
vitng me TO visit the lash Congressional District Of
Virg mia, and meet my fellow citizens con-
venlent central point It. You supposed tina, might
find ii convenien, 10 do So, my way 10 North Caro-.
lima. should have been most happy 10 accept your
kind invitation if i, were in my power; but expec. to
be at New Orleans this winter, and To proceed from
thence 10 North Carolina by Georgia and South Caro-
lina and intend 10 turn home by Wheeling Altho'
am unable TO enjoy the qualification Of meeting my
fellow citizens of the mountain region OF kana~ho, ]
request you TO the Club Of my grateful acknow
Judgments for the honor it has done me.
''Ihe treachery, gentlemen, of The acting President
to which you allude in terms of just indignation, is
notifying 10 US as Americans.
"Consdering the youth of our Republic and the vr.
tuous and illustrous who have filed Office Of
Chief Magistrate Of the Union, it is painful in the
treme 10 behold such an example of utter
of all the obligations Of honor, Of duty, and of fidelity
But, far from allowing that degrading fact 10 throw
into state Of apathy and dependency it ought TO st
mulate every American freeman 10 redouble his
ges in rescung his Government from the impure hands
into which it has accidentally fallen. Against Mr. Ty
eI 10 eAeluon " necessary le VIII soon Tetne win
the contempt and amidst the SCOTS Of all honorable
men, Our efforts should be directed against those who
first seduced and then profed by him; those who az
ter having won him TO their affect to shrink
from The communicating association; those who afer his
complete Identification with them, and at The nome
when he appopriatng 10 their exclusive advantage
the whole patronage Of the Government unustly up
braid Us with failure of measures, the adoption of
which was prevented BY his perfdy and their counter
ance and support OF him.
"Under these circumstances, am sure, gentlemen,
you will agree with me, that these times when
should deliver ourselves up sentiments Of ignoble
despair and culpable neglect Of duty to
try On the contrary, ~e should redcube exertons
and firmly resolve TO employing them, until
the Government is purified and once more confded to
honest and faithful hands
81 cannot conclude, without tender of my cordial
thanks Tor the sentiments Of attachment and confidence
towards which you have done me the honor con.
vey, and assurance of my being
"Your grateful friend,
"And obedient servant. H. CLAY"
"Messrs. Alfred Beckey, Francis Tyree, Charles
Hugart, H. M. Dickinson, Geo. Anderson, James Y
Waite, &c, &c, &c"
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n. CLAY ~. ]. TYLER.
"YOu spit upon my gaberdine.
You did void rhenm upon my beard,
And foot me, as you spurll strange cur
Over yonr threshold -
I l..

or all The outpourings of disappointed passion, and OF
excessive wrath, which Mr. Tyler has drawn down from
the Wing party, the following letter of MIR Clay To the
and every thing else we have seen The violence Of
Mr.. Clay descends to The ridiculous He empties
the full urn of his contempt and scorn upon the head
Of Mr. Tylerbut the contents Of the poisoned chalice
commend themselves TO his lips. II is Impossible,
we should think, for any calm and considerable man. to
read the following etfuslon, without feeling
constituent and contempt for the author OF the produe
ton Is such impassoned man fitted 10 be the Chief
Magistrate Of great people,
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n, shore Ch.frt Btge8 ,bvm again 20 'pnng
~ah al tht7r r.eAi aui oos efihe bog making
a.sp~taic plunge upon his oaf 'rappci q "a
,-a Tie hrr rull Of to- other gar b'sdcd III
ia.i IRON 81, lend Chsdc, s.s 81 ono, ibc De.
l.y b, fa.sl Il be- dep. ndcl upon ibc bat 70
carry him ashore The water was bm ihre
ice, dep AMI "a. e5aom 'ras sandy lie sprung
from ,hs bo,i, aul rushed ioNarls The sro-c %
i.s =. be vs., able 70 pres through the Vaer
Nc flew ~ the bank. sni alone ihc rood. VI be-
reached the school house Tbs doar vas oPn
h1l BE- couI go no one 81 ihin. Scool chiifn
were =, yl.y around the d7of who having s''n
Chs,l., approach With ,uch haste stood with
rnauih spd 80, wil- open looking ., him
where, the .hoo ma nj ,a,d Chail's h.'
uly TO one ofihe largca boy.
why .a1 the boy, oioaing hi; ey's "IIl
wider, j. say Of the folk. do.i1
Yoa late rs.ssl / say where. H. school
rn.'mY
She, lsa went down that road SAID the boy.
two or three minute. ago
Wa, sho alone ? .aid Charlie.
She started alone said The boy, 'snd man
met her on, ,h,r. n iale w.y.. and turned about
and weni w,ih her
Charles 81, TIA, b. cake was sli dough again
and that he nigh, as Nell give It up FOR bnd jo'
AMI 60 home stephen Ion-' and Lucy Brown
walked very l,isurcly home through the woods
and Charles snl The boys went very leisu'oy y
the boat across the pond They even sofred by
,bs wsy nni eaughia mess OF fish, as the boys
had thrown their lines into the boat when they
aarbd And when they had reached The wharf
Charles, in order 10 show iha, he had been a FISH
ing took n large string Of the fish in b.. hand
and earned them up to tho house Miss Lucy
Blown, on her way h me through the woods ha1
undoubtedly been informed Of the proposed tea
party for the evening TO which she was to be IN
ved. aud to which Stephen Jones and Susan Jonc'
were no, rnyii,d and when Miss Lucy invitation
came she sen, word back that she was engaged