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CALUMNIES AGAINST MR.. CLAY.

The Loco Foco presses are teeming with
calumLies against Mr.. Clay. Vile ISLANDERS
long since exploded and revived; pretended
passages from his speeches, conversations, and
letters, are torn from their connection, mis-
represented, perveit tied and twisted into false
hoods: and not content with this, even for
geries are unscrupulously resorted TO, in order
TO give some show of plausibility 10 the foul
charges they are heaping up against the man,
whose steady, firm, patriotic and illustrious
career, in spite of obloquy, has won him the
confidence and admiration Of the great major
ity of the American people.
Among the most disgraoeful of these cal
ulmnies, is the short card Of General Jack
son which we noticed the other day, and
the falsehood of which, we demonstrated from
his own former statements on the same sub
ject.
Another of the calulmnies referred to, is an
alleged passage in some remarks said to have
been made by Mr.. Clay, long time ago, in
the US. Senate. The passage as circula-
ted by the Loco Foco papers is as follows:
For the Senator from Alabama, Mr..
King, Ito undertake to put me on an eqality
with Blair, constrains me to say, that it was
false, untrue and cowardly ss*s'' 1t was I'M
der this impression that | addessed to the
chair, some remarks which intended as a
deliberate offence 10 that Senator. .*s.@t l was
ready at all times promptly to repair an in
jury, as hope l ever shall be to repel an in
dignity"
Now, this pretended extract has been pro-
nounced by an eyewitness to be, in its mate
rial part, a gross falsehood. The Detroit
Advertiser has published communication
from gentleman who was present at the time
when the occurrence referred to took place,
and who makes the following statement:
"The writer of this was present in the sem
ate chamber, and an attentive observer of all
that passed on that occasion. As to that part
of the extract in which Mr.. Clay is made to
say that 1T was under this impression that he
had addressed to the chairsome remarks which
he intends as deliberate offence to that SEN
ator,' pronounce it a gross and fragrant false
hood. Mr.. Clay made no such remark, nor
ann remark analogous or tantamount to it,
The Albany Argus, in assisting to give cur
rency to the above false extract, makes
comment, in which the calumny is still fur
ther extended by suppression of half the
case. There was controversy between Mr..
Clay and Mr.. King of Alabama, but it was be-
gan by the latter; and they were both, in con-
sequence, put under bonds to keepthe peace.
The comment of the Argus is as follows:
at is well understood that this compulso-
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THE TARIFF.

One of the most marked acknowledges
nents of the merits of the Wing Tariff is
afforded by the vote Of the present Loco
Foco House of Representatives, laying
McKay's bill ON the tablo. This vote
shows either a repeniing Of their previous
opposition 10 the Tariff on the part of a
large portion of the Locofocos, or dread
of the consequences to their political adj
vancement, should they persist in that
opposition SO far as TO destroy the Tariff.
In either point of view the result is in the
highest degree gratifying TO 10 friends of
Home Industry. There is now favor
able prospect that the present Tariff will
be permanent" provided care is taken
tie elect to the next Congress majority
of members pledged TO continue it in force.
For although the Locofoco majority in the
present Congress have not dared IN the
face of an important election to destroy
it, yet the tone of their leading organs
plainly indicate that the 'intention'' to
destroy it "still exists" and awaits only
more favorable opportunity to manifest
itself with its full violence. This is ev-
ident from the following extracts from
the New York Evening Post, and New
York PlebeIan. the leading Locofoco
papers in that city. Troy Whig.
From the N. Y Euening Post.
The DEFEAT OF THE TARIFF.-We
find that we have been in error, all along
during the winter, in speaking of the
democratic" House of Representatives.
1t was pardonable error, however, for we
very naturally supposed that men calling
themselves democrats, and in general &C.
ting with the democratic party. were dem
ocrats in realty. But we have been
greatly mistaken. No sooner does ties:
measure present itself than the true state
of the case is revealed, and gentlemen
who went strutting about as patterns of
democratic orthodoxy, are discovered in
the front ranks of our enemies.
From the N. Y. Plebeian.
"We did expect--we had a right to
expect--that House Of Representatives.
we will not say Democratic. but large
majority Of which were elected by Dem
ocratic constituency, would have approve.
ed of Mr. McKay's bill, not because it was
the bill that could be framed, but because
it was the best that was likely to pass the
House.
But we do not despond--we have faith
in the intelligence of The mass of the peo-
pie.
We regret that the bill was defeated,
yet we rejoice that we shall be able 10
learn. by this vote, who are not the friends
of a revenue Tariff, and who have and
who have not misrepresented their consti.
tuents upon this important subject. That
their is some secret cause for the defeat /
of Mr. McKay's bill, is strongly suspected
but what that cause is, we are not prepar-
cd TO state definitely. Much of the oppo>
stion TO the bill. we learn, came from The
South, a quarter from which we the least
expected opposition to a modification Of
the sill, Our hopes are now transferred /
10 new Congress--irom this we expected
nothing"
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LOCO CONVENTION.

This body in all probability assembled on
Monday the present week. The widest dis
cord has sprung up in party which at the
commencement of the present session Of
Congress boosted an unexampled harmony.
John Tyler's fre-brand of annexation which
was to blow the wings sky high, has set tho
whole loco camp in blaze, and like so many
ignited rockets the leaders are flying off in
every direction. Van Buren, does not quito
come upto the point of immediate aunsxs-
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TYLER'S WAR WITH MEXICo.

The injunction of secrecy having been re-
moved by the Senate, message from the
President to that body appears among the
documents accompanying the treaty. The
horrid accident, says that, believing the trea-
ty with Texas would be ratified by the SEN
ate, he has deemed it his duty to send the
home squadron under The command Of Capt.
Conner into The Gulf Of Merico, and at the
same time to assemble at Fort Jessup on the
borders of Texas military force, to prevent
if possible any hostile designs of Mexico up
on Texas, and assn re that government that
any movement of hostility to Texas would be
regarded as unfriendly to the United States,
and would justify the employment of any
military means to drive back the invasion.
1t appears that 1l50 men have been con-
centrated at Fort Jessup. Eight or ten ships
and steamers are ere this, lowering about the
port of Vera Cruz, with orders to prevent
any naval expedition against Texas.
So it seems this mad Hamlet, not content
with stealthily making treaty for the annex
alton of Texas against the known wishes of
large portion of the people of this Union,
takes upon himself the responsibility of order
ing steps which might justly be considered
cause Of war by nation with whom we are
on the most amicable terms. He seems deter
mined to exasperate the Mexicans into some
act which may be construed into an offence
against the nation, and amidst the surging
elements of popular indignation thus aroused
to bring on a war with Mexico and its inyeta
bic result, the annexation of Texas. Did
ever usurper or tyrant act so recklessly as
John Tyler in his phrenzy to accomplish a
project which he foolishly imagines will Sc
cure him 10 the presidency. He makes
treaty with foreign nation without consult
ing that branch of the legislature who alone
can give it validity, and before receiving its
sanction proceeds to execute IFS most obnox-
ious and hazardous provisions, even the
threatening to involve us in war which he
has no power to declare, and which in rela-
ton to sister republic who has kept her
treaties with us with the most scrupulous
fidelity would be the basest ever waged among
civilized nations. All christendom would
declare the acts of John Tyler towards Mexi-
co as just cause of war, as dastardly towards
a nation so far inferior to us in physical
strength, and in humanity, morality and JUS
tice, as ranking us among the most faithless,
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MIR. BENTON AND ANNEXATION.
J. II. PEASANTS, Esq.

The Globe contains letter from Mr.. Ben
ton, in reply to certain members of the Tex
as Congress, on the subject of Annexation.
Mr.Benton states that he was always friend
to Texas-oppOsed to its abandonment by
the United States in the Treaty of 1873
and since that time earnestly in favor of re-
gainingit. But he is opposed to the present
hasty and i'll advised maneuvre of the gasp
ing Administration to manufacture political
capital by forcing it upon the country. He
says:
"You have judged rightly, gentlemen, in
addressing your communication TO me, and
proposing 10 make me the organ Of your
wishes to the American Congress, being, as
am, the first opponent of the treaty which
dismembered your territory from our Union;
the first advocate for its recovery; the sup
porter of all prudent measures for that pur-
pose; the enemy OF all movements which
would involve the question in sectional or
partizan politics; and the firm believer in the
speedy and happy recovery of the dismem-
bered territory, and the mutiated rivers, if
the question could be kept free from improp.
er connexions, and confined to the patriotic
basis of nationality and honor.
Leaving out OF view, then, the treaty which
is now before the Senate. and only looking to
the general question, can say that look to
the recovery of Texas, and of our mutilated
rivers and natural boundaries, as inevitable
facts in the natural order of human events;
that they naturally belong to the valley of the
Mississippi, and to the American Union, and
will return to it with ease and honor if wise
and temperate counsels prevail; and that this
natural consummation of a coming event can
only be delayed for time by throwing the
questions into our elections, perverting it
from its national basis, making it sectional
and partisan, prostituting it to unworthy pur-
poses, running the question at men, and ma
king it the means of disturbing the peace and
harmony of the country"
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CONGRESS.
Correspondence of the Tribune.

WAsHINGToN, Tuesday, May 81.
In Senate, Messrs. Huntington and Wood
bridge reported from the Committee on Com
merce, without amendment, the Eastern and
Western harbor bills, recommending their
passage.
Mr.. Bayard, from the Naval Committee,
reported bill TO provide for the establish
ment of naval School.
The usual quantum of Annexation and
Anti-Annexation petitions were presented
and other unimportant business was transac-
ted during the morning hour.
The remainder of the day was consumed
in Executive session, on the Texas Treaty
Mr.. Walker having the floor.
In the House of Representatives, Mr.. Ell
mer, Chairman of the Committee on Elec-
tons, made majority report upon the con-
tested election of Mr.. Jones of Va. (Speaker)
by Mr.. Bolts, in favor of course of the claim
of the former to his seat, as having been cleo
ted by majority of I55 votes (about 100
more than they laid any claim to at the time
of the election y
Mr.. Schenck obtained leave TO present,
when prepared, minority report. Some
discussion arose as to printing the testimony;
the question was postponed until Monday
From indications, to-day, presume no de-
cision of the case is intended by the dominant
party during the session.
MIR. Owen made an elaborate speech in ia
vor of Annexation, commenting upon Mr..
Clay's letter denying its conclusion that TO
annex would be TO assume The war with Mex
leo, adopting Gen. Jackson's opinion that
now was the golden opportunity for Annexa-
ton, &c.
Mr.. J. r. Ingersoll in an explanation du-
ring Mr.. D's speech declared his unqualified
hostility to Annexation at present under any
circumstances, that we could in no manner
justify ourselves in it in our own esteem or
before the world.
MIR. Morse, of Me. expressed his amaze
ment at the indifference manifested by the
House at the recent usurpation Of the Exec
utiye; argued the fallacy of Mr.. Calhoun's
argument to Mr.. Pakenham, based on errors
of the census, and opposed generally the
treaty.
Mr.. Bclser warmly defended the project of
Annexation contending that if Annexation
was the only alternative to prevent the aboli
ton Of Slavery in Texas. this Government
was bound by the Constitution TO effect it.
Mr.. Giddings opposed the treaty for rea-
sons connected with slavery.
After further debate resolution having
been adopted to terminate debate tomorrow
AT 3 o'clock on this bill-the House adjourn
ed. ARGUS.
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TARIFF-DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
CLAY AND VAN buren,.

As if conscious that protective tariff was
popular measure, the loco press is endeav-
oring to place Mr.. Clay upon the same slid
ing ground occupied by the ''Northern ni4u
icih Southern principles" Such an attempt
is a gross insult to the UNDERSTANDINGS of the
people. There are two stubborn facts which
stand out in bold relief to exhibit the differ
ence between these men in relation TO pro-
lection. Van Buren, has declared himself op
posed to the present tariff in principle andde-
tail. Mr.. Clay has repeatedly declared HIM
self in favor of it. Van Buren, seeks to des-
troy it-Mr. Clay and his friends seek to pre-
serve it inviolate. Every day brings out fresh
proof of Mr.. Clay's fidelity to those great
principles of protection to domestic industry
which has hitherto conferred upon him the
title of father ofthe american System. The
last proof of this may be found in letter on
our first page, addressed to the PennsylTani-
mans, which we hope every one will CAREFUL
ly peruse. His remarks i'll relation to the
of his enemies in misrepresenr-
ing him are quite oppOrtune. How vain the
attempt of the whole kennel Of loco editors
10 throttle the lion we shall see.
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FROM A Rare SoURcE.-David Lee
Child, editor of the National Anti-Slavery
Standard says:
81 look upon Clay's letter as satisfact.
DRY. He is not afraid, STAKEHOLDER as he
is, 10 name SLAVERY while Van Buren,,
eschews it, as he would pest-house. Clay
tells the nation, and the world, that 10 an
mex Texas, will be TO engage in a war
"for the propagation of Slavery" ad-
NIT, that while like Statesman as he
appears in his letter, should have been
glad TO have seen more of the philan-
thropist and reformers; still [ cannot
deny. that upon the whole, the letter ap-
pears 10 me satisfactory. 1t is not as
carefully written as Van Buren's but it is
in the height of heaven above il IN homes
ty.
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THE CASS LETTER.

Ever since his furry in Paris TO defeat the
the British treaty the eager aspirations oflhis
man to the Presidency have been constant
ly developing. This weak production shows
how willing he is to make himself mere nose
of wax to be moulded into any shape to qualify
himself for southern support. 1t is asserted
that he has written one or two previous letters
on the subject, one half way, and one agains,
it. The last letter was TO qualify himself for
southern support after finding that Mr.. Van
Buren, had missed it, by not coming out point
blank in favor Of annexation. But to effect
the object a more impotent composition
could not have come before the public. IL
IS a very imperfect echo Of what Genera!
jackson has written upon the same subject.
These two potable Generals have no other
idea about annexation than occupying Texas
as a military position in case ofwar with Eng
land. In Juggling in, to prop his argument.
an article from Frazier's Magazine a British
tory publication, which should have about as
much weight as the negro melodies of the
Woodstock Age our letter writer renders
himself still more ridiculous. The Atlas
says, the letter &C. should be omitted from his
name.
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MR. FRELINGHUYSEN.

We extract the following from an ac-
count of the anniversary of the Sunday
School Union, in the New York Express,
says -
The Rev. Mr. Stockton, of the Metho
dist Church in Philadelphia, and former
ly Chaplain TO Congress, was the next
Speaker. The address was an eloquent
and well arranged one, but having little
connection with the objects of the meeting.
The first fifteen minutes Of his address
was occupied with discussion of the re-
lative bearing of practical and contem-
plative Christianity, and making sud-
den depression 10 the influence of Chris.
tianity upon the State, he said "Look
sir, at the recent nomination at Baltimore.
[Sensation upon the platform. Iallude
to the nomination of Theodore Freling-
huysen. Great cheering, with a few
hisses- | am not here, as Democrat, or
as Wing, but as Christian, and as
Christian | regard this movement. As
Mr. Frelinghuysen said to deputalion of
his friends, who waited upon him recently
to congratulate him upon his nomination,
i've are Wings first, Christians last.
Christians always. [Applause.] If gen.
tlemen Of the Democratic party find fault
with us for thus abiding to this subject,
we say to them, give US better man =
continued sensation but until you do,
we shall testify that the ballot-box the
feeling with which we regard the homage
thus paid to the Christian religion and
the Christian man. Great cheering and
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-05-29

"THR RADICAL OF THE RADICALS
"THE REFoRMER OF THE REFoRMERs. ~
John B Weller, of Ohio, is one of the
noisest Of the Loco Foco members Of
Congress, mud bawls himself hoarse about
retrenchment and radical economy. The
Dayton Madisonian says:
"Our mail during one day the week
last past, brought to the Dayton Post Off
ce 'eight hundred and eighty documents
bearing the frank of the Hon B Weller.
[Alb. Daily Adv.
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VAN BURENISM IN CONNECT.
CIT

Vans stock in this State is as low as
Penn. Z S Bank stock. The Middle
town Sentinel &Witness has hauld
down the black flag Of Van Buren, and
recommends Lewis Cass as the Locofoco.
alas democratic" candidate for the
Presidency. We understand that the Lo-
co members of the Legislature and others
met at New Haven last night. TO rcscind
the instructions Ito vote fer Van Buren,
to the members of their National Conven.
ton from this State. So they 60.
"Van, Van is a used up man %
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-05-29

Two FACTS FOR THE FARMERS. keep
it before the People," that under the op-
erations of the Wing Tariff of 1912, the
aggregate importations of foreign wool
have decreased in single year from
''eleven and half millions of pounds to
"less than FIVE millions and
"Keep it before the People," that I'M
der the healIhful influence of this same
law the demand for American wool has
greatly increased, and the price advanced
nearly FIFTY PER CENT.
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II Woodbury. g. Buchanan have both
come out in favor of immediate annexation.
TEMPERANCE CELEBRATION.

"a A Boston correspondent says that on
the 3oth OF the present month, MAY there
will be held on the Boston Common the lar
gest Temperance celebration ever held in the
United States. Delegates from every State
are expected. A large number of Military
companies will join on the celebration. It's
estimated there will be more than fifty thou
sand persons present.
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a sound National Currency, regulated By
the loiU and authority the nation:
An adequate rerenue, tcih a fair protection TO
american industry:
Just restraints on the erecutiue poicer, en-
bracing a further restriction on the exercise of
The Veto:
A faithful administrator Of The public do
main, Nth an equitable distribution Of the pro-
eeeds Of the sales eft among all the STATES:
An honest and equal administration of The
General Government, learing public officers
perfect freedom Of thought, and Of the right Of
suffrage, but nth suitable restraints against
improper interference in elections.
an amendmentoC the Constitution, limiting
the incumbent ofthe Presidential Office TO a SIN
gle Ierm--HENRY CLAY.
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LOCO FOCO PRINCIPLES.

To he Ticiors belong the Spoils-ihe es-
tablishment Of The SUb-treasury-swor1aS Of
ELECTROMAGNETIC ,oages-a Standing army
and ertraragant expenditures Of the public
mOney-"Pet Banks" and rag moaey-Re-
-DorTism--rioldtion Of the lar of
Congress diStricting The States-oPpositioa
10 sound and uniform curreRcy-oppOsitio
to all tcLig measures and tehig principles.
IhGre at no time, nor any u0here, heSiiated
TO express my decided disdpprobatiOn Of the
Tariff act al The last Session, as 1ceH IN re
spect to The principle upon ,ohich IL is founded,
as 10 its details.-MARTTNV ANBUREN
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feared and loved. Texas may see and
await her movements, and neither traitors
in the South. nor aboIiiionists in the
North, nor British interference or hostility
shall prevail against Texas annexation,
Texas or ruin are the alternatives they
present TO the Sonih shall she not meet
her Destiny" II
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GJoe Smith, John Tyler and Martin
Van Buren,, each holds Convention of
his followers at Baltimore on Monday
next TO nominate him for President. The
first two will probably succeed without
difficulty but there are rumoTs abroad
that Vans Convention will nominate
somebody elsel That is Mt fair play.
We insist that Van shall be nominated
unanimously on the first ballot, so as TO
give good look to the business. If a
man cannot be successful in Convention
got up expressly 10 nominate him, he
must stand dull chance with the unba-
ked sufruges of the American People.
Tribune.
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GFWe hope the wings of Middlebury
and adjoining towns, will rally to the meet
ing of the Clay Club to be holden on Thnrs-
day evening at O'Clock. ID. w. c. Clarke
Esq. from Brandon, is expected to be pres
ent, and favor the assembly with speech
The Glee Clue will also be on hand. No
mistake
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-05-29

The Annual Report of the Commiss.
Toner of Patents, (ihe Hon. Henry l..
Eilsworth.) was few days since laid on
The desks of the House Of Representatives
Mr. Ellsworth estimates the agricultural
products Of our. country for 1913 as fol.
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1883.
There was granted during 1912 no less
than 53l patents, while 446 expired du>
ring the some period. There were sl9
applications The whole number of pa
tents issued by the Government is 49,
523. The receipts of the Patent Office
during le43 were s35,3l5; expenditures
S24,750; returned 10 claimants whose
claims TO patents were denied, S. 26.
For restoring the models, &C., destroyed
by the burning off The Patent Office, S4,>
$50.
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Fitchburg Railroad stock sold last week
at two and quarter per cent. advance.
Two hundred thousand dollars have been
subscribed 10 The extension Of it 10 Brat
tleboro.'