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The North-Carolina standard., 1844-05-29
Col. johnson Ola the Texas Question
CORRESPONDENCE


Betareen Cox r. NJ Johnson and tie chairman Of
Ibe COMMITTEE Of the liberty or abolition comreas-
lion held at Mesopotamia Ohio, on tie subject
Of tie annexation Of Te10s and Of storery.
WARREN, TRuMBuLL COUNTY, OH1o,
March IA, 1914.
DEAR SIR: At liberty convention held at
Mesopotamia, February H. A. H., 1914, the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted, viz:
ReSoLved, That committee of five be ap-
pointed by the chair 10 PROFOUND questions to the
several individuals whose names are before the
nation candidates for the next presidency either
nominated, or subject to nomination, to ascertain
their views as to the constitutional obligations of
the free States. and the duty of the national gov
eminent in connexion with slavery" -.
"The names of the persons appointed by the
chair, on the above resolution, are the following
"B F. Hoffman, James Davidson Milton SUIT
liff,, Augustus Fuller, and S. D. Harris.
"GEO. C. BAKER, Secretary"
New questions and old ones under new forms
and com binations, of deep concern to the people
ofthis nation, are now in agitation, and are soon
likelyto be acted upon. Thew ofthc different
candidates for the presidency, relation TO some of
these great questions, are not fully known. The
people will soon be called upon to select an officer
to fiji this great agency of theirs; and to enable
them to make selection intelligently and proper
ly, they are desirous of understanding fully the
present views the different persons who stand as
prominent candidates for this responsible and inhu-
ential trust. They wish to select an agent, whose
views on all vital and important political princi-
Piles and measures will most nearly correspond
with theirs 1t has always been customary for
candidates freely TO answer respectful inquiries,
for the obvious reason that those who select ought
to know the character and qualifications ofthose
who are candidates for any official agency; and
those presented should never hesitate to unfold
their views to the constituent
For these reasons, in compliance with our duty
under the above resolution, we address to you, as
prominent candidate for the high station of Pres
dent. the following questions, which we earnestly
desire You will answer at your earliest convent
ence: as
L. Are you in favor of annexing Texas to the
United States? If So upon what grounds2 Dc
The North-Carolina standard., 1844-05-29
VOLUME X.-NUMBER 300. IS 81
TIE RMS g PER ANNUM,
-, PAHABLE IyF .dDH.aEEE.

Z -
you desire it for the purpose of aiding tte saSe
lsystem2 If that system should be the main tlihg
benefited by it, would sou then think it expeient
to annex Texas sai 3ll y 80
2 Doeslde constitution ion 81 he he Unaea stalcs'
give Congress the power 10 establish conliiiiIe or
sanction slavery in the DistGict Of Colombia, in
the Territories, or anthe high seas? OF 10 ex-
tend the system by admitting new slave States In
Ito the Union or lgislate in any respect for
tine promotion or maintenance Of slavery IN any
place? ttq3 81
8. Is slavery, as maintained in the southern
States, right, either morally, politically or econo
mically2 and do YOU believe that the system tends
to promote any the objects specified in theapre
lamble to the constitution
"a If you admit the system to be an evil ia these
respects, then ought Congress in the exercise Of
rightfpi powers, 10 egiste SO as TO promote that
system, or as to promote free institutions and
discountepance the slave system p Or ought Con.
gress to forbear exercising rightfnl power mere
llberty2 * tf'
S. Docs The constitution, IN your opinion make
any distinction between persons on account Of col
orr Ifso, then upon what part ofttle constitution,
what words, and what rules of construction, do
you base such opiniof en5 - f.tf
g. Does the constitution tolerate the ensIavc-
tnent of white persons except for 'erinesq - =.
T. Are the free native Born colored peoDIe of
the United States citizens thereof2
8: Are those laws which, in fiatiy Of the south.
ern States, provided for imprisonng free colored
citizens going from the North into those States in
your opinion constitutiunalf aaf
9. Do you hold to the opinion that slavery in,
the District of Columbia should not be abolished
by Congress, without econscnt of the slavehoId-
ing States, or without the consent of Virginia and
Maryland, or without the consent of the people of
the District2 And would you, ifeIected, veto any
bill passedfor that purpose, without such consent
being first obtained2 And would you favor the
annexation of Texas, or the admission ofany new
slave State? tag mon
AS many of the people are greatly Interested in
these momcntotts questions !; as few years ais
cussion and the late census have thrown much
light on The system ofslayery; and as many intel
ligent and honest minds have, in shorts period,
Undergone more or less change in.zfegaTd tothe
and advantages OF the ibstitntion, the
people have become particularly dcsirous, while :
they are now casting about for sG7table chief
magistrate, and kneNing the views and sentiments
e6all the prorhhent candidates for the presidency
in relation to the matters involved inthe foregoing
questions, we hope you will Iavor us with an an
swer, which, with the questions We design pub,
lishing @ a- .-.r.t. sssssA f,.e-
Per order Of the committees eg ~i.iv
~. Very respectfully yours ~
B. F. HOFFMAN, chairman:
Col. Ri. M JOHNSON Kentucky
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Bctareen Col r. NJ Johnson and the chairman ot
Ibe COMMITTEE Of the liberty or abolition conreas-
9ion held at Mesopotamia, Ohio, on the subject
Of tie annexation Of Ter0s and Of storery.
WARREN, TRuMBuLL COUNTY. OH1o.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-04-25
Tho Clay Tribune.

>-T TIE PRosrEcTrs of this Extra issue from ne n
bune Office viii be found another column 1t not designer
that tn. shall IN any interfere with the m
with the rapidly Increasing circulation OF the DdHp ana
IN TrIurss but furnish Paper for the term OF inc fle
DENTAL Mt such exceedingly low pce TINT many
,bop,snds ,broncou, the land be enabled 10 have The
doctrines views policy and measures OF the Wing party iars
presented TO them who otherwise might be hut ipeFcct
partially informed on these subjects The first number a'H
be Issued on Saturday he M day Of Nav neH' ana " COW
,o ~, p,oes.d,nrs and final action BALTIMORE Coz
vr,r1os The publication viii commence by printing 40
900 copies OF the r number and all who are deEous Of
commencing with number, whether individuals or CLUBS
will pense send their Subscriptions carly as possible
~ The friends Of the Wing cause ana al! VINO Dee'e 'a
bc buno will essentially contribute the dissemination OF
yhjs sentiments are earnestly requested to AID mud assist IN us
formation of Clubs Of g. TO- 20 and 100 as the case may be- III
their respective towns.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-04-25
The Vice Presidency.

Ouite number OF Delegates and citizens from
the East and the West have passed through OF
are now in our City, on their way to the wing
National Convention. We gather from them
TIM, the contest for the Wing nomination Tor
Vice President will, though amicablc, be quite
animated. The candidates named are GEORGE
EvA.s of Maine joins DAVIS OF Massachusetts,
Nul,Rn FILLMORE Of New York, THEODORE
Fpr11,aurYssy OF New. Jersey, HARMsR DENY
of Pennsyleanil, and JouN NJ. CLAYTON OF
Delaware. MessTs. NATH'L. P. TsLLMspGE al
Nsw.Y York, joins SERGEANT and IHoMAs 1. NJ.
NcheNyo. OF Pa. arc also suggested, though we
can hardl; say they are candidates The friends
Of Mr. Davis have the vantage ground, their IA
vofle having been early proposed. and pressed
with zeal and industry. bat we do not consider
the matter at all settled The diversity OF pre-
ference in Pennsylvania and the location of Mr..
CLAYTON combine 10 induce the belief that the
candidate will be taken from the North of the
Delaware. We are happy To learn that Mr.. Fill
more's faithful services and solid though not snowy
abilities have Won him decided favor IN other
States than New. York ; and il his name had
been presented IS early as that of Mr.. Davis, we
are confident he would have led on the first bal
lot as he may or may not now. His location, his
associations. his conciliatory but effective course
as the financial leader of the last House, and the
entire absence Of any grounds or feelings Of 3D.
ection 10 him from any quarter, seem 10 Us to
point him out As the fitting associate Of Mr..
Clay on the National ticket, even among the
constellation of talent aud worth which is brought
forward in competition lor the Vice Presidency.
But the Convention will do what is best, and
happily every one of the suggested candidates
is emncntly worthy OF Wing support
The friends of Mr. Frelinghuysen, the last pro-
posed candidate, are enthusiastic and active, as
his great merits deserve. They held a meeting
at Newark on Tuesday, of winch we publish the
official record, as follows:
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-04-25
The Meeting IN Opposition to the Annex
alton OF Texas.


The meeting at the Tabernacle last evening TO
express the sentiment OF our citizens VINO are
opposed to the Annexation of Texas to this Union
was certainly the largest gathering OF citizens we
ever attended, called for other purposes than 'hose
os Marty. The spacious edifce, estimated 10 hoIo
. 50() nersons. was filled with as noble and inlcll
ne,t q CONGREGATION of New Workers as any oc
cas;op has called together, all animated by the
deepest desire and most earnest determination 70
preserve our Country from the abyss of dlshonol
and calamity into which perfdous and reckless
Executive is bent on plunglng her Here were
men of all parties and of nonc many bowed with
age. and whose silver locks bore testimony to
1ono wears of usefulness and honor, with the
Younger and more active who may live to share
the disasters as well as disgrace which Annexa-
fion has in store for us. 1t was a calm and conn.,
manding expression of the Moral Sentiment and
Patriotic Forecast Of New York, apprehensiv'
less of the physical evils which the Tyler intrigue
threatens than Of the plunge into perfdy and
crime to which it urges our Country.
We said this was a unanimous expression.
and so in truth it was, though gang of some
twenty ruffians had planted themselves in one
corner of the house, and there kept up contin-
ual effort to disturb and break up the meeting by
Kisses, yells shouts of Hurrah for John c. Cal
bonn y British Gold y Wa.strect brokers
Hartford convention y Blue lghts.' British
merchants" and all the low slang which forms
been educated at Tammany Hall. Every
expression of appreciation from the audience
called forth storm of Kisses and yells from
this miniature banditt whose attempts 10 cheer
or hiss only served 10 render the unanimty
of the meeting moro striking, but whose contm
ual interruptions and gross insults OF the speakers
ware severe tax on the forbearance of the meet
inp. Several times the general indignation lose
to the point of turning them out neck and heels:
but they could only have been hustled through
the dense concourse at the expense of much me
yitablc injury to innocent persons, and they were
suffered to remain to the end, backed as they
were by the Police officers present, who loudly
proclaimed that they had right to hiss, yell and
insult the officers speakers and audience by their
ribaldry, SO long as they committed no physical
violence! If this be the doctrine Of Law, then
a Public meeting of thousands can be held only
at the mercy and good pleasure of any hundred
bruisers who choose to come in and boot and
howl till it is compelled to dispcrse Thank
Heaven! this Police has but short life ahead,
and we trust its mob law will be buried with 1t.
The meeting was early called TO order and the
the staple of the speeches in which they had
following Officers were ppointcd-chosen from
among our most honcrcd citizens, and in about
equal proportion from the two great Political par
ties, VIZ
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-04-25
CONGRESSIONAL PROCEEDINGS.
BY THE REPORTER OF THE NRw-YORK TRIBUNE.
Melee in the House Bargain and Corrup-
,iOm.. &c.

Is
Melee in the House. Bargain, and Corrup-
tom &c.
W.smSorox Tue>,ay April %
In SENATE, various memorials were presented
against Annexation and against modification Of
the Tariff.
The Western River bill was received from the
House and referred.
The bill supplemental to the act regulating the
paw Of the Navy was further discussed and laid
aside.
Mr. WRIGIir concluded his remarks in opposl
lion to the existing Tariff and the Protective Sys-
TEN.
In the HOUSE or REPRESENTATIVES,, to-day,
scarcely half quorum was found IN attendance
at eleven o'cock-hIr. CAVE JOHNSON even, who
had gravey proposed yesterday TO meet hence,
forth at ten O'Clock was not To be found. call
of the House was ordered but bare quorum
having been collected, was dispensed with.
The consideration Of the Tariff bill was resumed
in Committee Mr.. WRIGHT Of la. consumed
the remainder Of his hour in an attempt 'o prove
the existing Tariff emincntly oPpressi We upon the
agricultural and aborlng interests OF the country
Mr. WHITE cx-Speaker) devoted his hour To a
complete and successful re-refutation Of the old
charge recently renewed by Messrs. Hopkins and
Coles of Va and Boyd of ky.-in order more
Immediately to operate upon the pending Virginia
election, OF bargain and corruption between
Messrs. Adams and Clay, referring for this pur-
pose To the positive testimony OF many Of Mr..
Clays political opponents and others, OF Messrs.
Benton, Buchanan, Garter Beverly, Gen. Lafay-
cite, Mr.. Tyler, Mr.. Adams, Mr.. Ritchic, &c. all
retractng or expressing their utter disbelief in
this charge.
Mr.. w. had closed, and Mr.. BRIycKERHoFr
was about proceeding, when all business and or
der was suddenly arrested by a confused rush OF
members towards Mr.. WHIrE's seat, where Mr..
w. and Mr.. RArnDuN were found in personal
collision, Mr.. R., in excitement growing out Of
Mr.. WIS speech, having las near as | AIN able 10
understand made the attack. The Chairman,
(Mr HorKlNs,) and subsequently the SPEAKER,
(resuming his seat informally raped in vain for
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-04-25

Y THE TARIFF AsrT Is, compared nth the SUE
stitute proposed by its 1drersor1es, tGen' Mckay
bill, now under discussion before the Housed by H.
GREELEY in pamphlet Of large and close double
column pages is ready and for sale at tins office
and by our Agents. Price 81 per hundred, 80 per
thnnsand
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-04-25

CoxNKcrIcUr--The Hartford Journal of Tues
day evening gives the Official Vote for Senators
throughout the State, from which we learn that
the Wings have fifteen of the twenty-one Sena-
tors, as at first stated, having carried the doubt
full District (l4th) by one vote Here arc the ag-
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-04-25
Bv This Mornings Mail.

n We have read the heightened reports Of the
unfortunate occurrence in the House OF Repre-
sentativcs on Tuesday between Messts. WHITE
and RArnBuy, hut we have no comments at pres
en-, which We think it necessary to make. The
letter OF our reporter states all the principal facts
IN The case and to 1t we refer cur readers.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-04-25

- The following Card record. an instance Of
honorable uprightness to which we glad TO give
prominence The case il no, singular and We tni.s
will become still less so. We hope there will be
more debts paid after bankruptcy by the BankruPu
Of 1912 than hey could ever have paid il not shield
ed from legal spoaon:
A CARDWe, the Creditors Of JANE. McALlsrgs re,u's
him thanks for hts noble and honorable cOndUc,
paying scyehI dividends h> obligations. inter eins ae
solved hereirOm IN ms discharge a Bankrupt. !,
These Unexpected MARKS Oinesry. showing Iust >ene
j-tce and equity, induce ~ united testimony 10
Nj McAii,tc.. gentleman bound has engagements n
the law right ard justice and not by tie mere forms 81 Az"
May n property b great ~ las character bsh' 500
honorable
Ncw-Y otS Apn T. ISH A. 4. :. WiLLET@.
EDWARD u. WET.
CH,RLEs IILLsBraCH,
iHARLYS DEvLIS.
D. a. kiSGsLASD 4 90.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-04-25
FOR PRESIDENT.
HENRY CEAY 4.

GA Special Meeting of the Democratic G, Mn,r
Ceneral Committee will be held on THURSDAY ~ EN-
INC the 18th instant, n, ~ o'clock at the Broadway House
By oniet n. BOWDlTCh Blu NJ Cn"''"'
}ofFr Ho p Pr, Psi T,w. }seee,ares. apsi2,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-04-25

~ General Committee of Democratic
WHIG Y0I:Nf; MEN.-A SPECIAL Meeting Of III, ConmN
tee will be held a, Broadway House on tn ksDai ~ ~
ING Ann O. nj ~ O'Clock full attendance reotes'l
as important business be LAID before the Comt;ee ~
order, DAVID "hhtiAh' S"a"''''
GhARhEsr n; 1aYLo"' Secretaries n2i ?,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-04-25

From NAssAu-The schooner Hudson, 10 days
from Nassau, arrived last night She brings no.
thing of the slightest interest.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-04-25

" The GIAyr ,yp GiASTEss continue TO attract crowd
the American Museum To-day there will be grand per
ornnc half pnst O'Clock in the afternoon and the
evening. This positively the last week OF the Kentucky
Ministries - now, you mss the greatest entertainment
of the season.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-04-25

u A beautiful early Spring We have. The
Appe-trees in this region arc in blossom-nearly
a month earlier than last year. y warm, soak
ing rain is much needed.
F. S We had succession OF thunder. showers
last evening, accompanied by warm and gene
rous rain. Jast what every body was hoping for
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-04-25
President,
ALBERT GALLATlN.
T.. D-..,,gaafs

n,rIn OoprS JAMES HARPER,
GHonop GRIswoLp ions w. EpMoSps.
e.F WnsE E E M% e. VWEpEsaas,
HHKAkn ioMpKSs. psTER G. SrryvEsAST.
MM is.M KrTcn T HARVEY WEED,
JAMES c. KING. kopkRr B. MiSluRN.
crnpnr + T.LLNAS JcHN L. LAWRENCE.
uxspx N,cot1. BEN,AMiS u. SULLIVAN.
4. 81. BEcxwirH +. E. WrsrBRooK.
~ ''' joins BioELow.
The venerable President, in taking the Char
addressed the meeting in earnest and impressive
depreciation of the proposed Annexation. we
were unable to obtain seat at the Reporters
Table 1.-THE accommodations for reporting at the
Tabernacle being inexcusably mcagre and mlsef-
able,) and from our position IN the VICINITY OF The
rioters, could catch but now and then sentence
Of his remarks but their effect on those more Ia
vorabv placed was powerful, and his closing al
luson to this as the last act of long and event
full public iie-a protest against National perfdy
and aggression, and q struggle against the disas
ters to which they must lead-thrllied like cleo
tricity the hearts of that vas; multitude.
The meeting was then ably addressed success
siyely by THEODORE SEDGwIcK and DAVID ID.
FIELD Esqrs. doth Van Buren, mem IN earnest
and eloquent remonstrance, in cogent and con-
elusive argument, against Annexation We
were unable.to obtain a place TO report their re-
marks, nor indeed is it essential since the glst OF
their argument, as Of the whole argument for
the cause of Honor and Faith on this subject, is
to be found in the following Resolutions, which
were read by Mr.. Field, VIZ;
Peared That the United States have never since the ter
inaton OF independence. acquired any TERRITORY
By conquest violence. other way than oY 'eat
niry freely agreed by all the parties having
any such and that they have never made wa
or committed hrtcs against foreign nation but IN sell
defence and fepei their nost sacred rchtS
That gh;:orwaid and rrcproach1he IN rs rea
tons with foreign powers the Government OF the ntci States
has this day violated engagement II Ia. made
with them but has, the contrary maintained tie hh
of treaties with the most crupuuu integrity nnd itit t
national reputation and character no less than me dcteo Of
morality prescribe s,ct adherence "a these principles
8 That whereas the United States have by their treaies with
Spain and Mexico somnly ncknoN lodged mud declared cSas
10 be within the limits OF Mexico and whereas Texas i at
with Mexico and OF the ateS, documents SUI DE
signated by herself ~ The Department OF Texas and
alleged against Mexico, step taken by nr Govern.
rn-nt to annex Texas Union wtouttie tree consent o.
Mexico would be direct and violation OF our TFcattes
with that power.
Texas as having been part the French colony OF ousln
cannot be sustained by the a OF nations that II eve
had any validity has been expressly enonctN y soeni
treaty and tina, the so-cale annexation OF Texas
pcex for act OF injustice IN support OF whici
20 legitimate precedent can ee addueed than The ean