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DUELs-CLAY AND JACKSON.

"a mos KindaIl has written most ma
lignant, unfair pamphlet, assallIng Mr.
Clay as a duelists. Now MIR Clay has
been twice involved in duels, much to our
regret and we are sure to his own also.
but in each case he was the grossly Insul-
ted and injured party, as his opponent
lived to see and acknowledge, and he
manifested no v:ndictiveness nor revenge
full feeling. He merely CONFIRMED TO
most absurd and wicked custom oil Inc
community in which he lived-a custom
which he did not make, and ought to have
dlsregarded. We are sure it is source
of profound gratitude to him that 70 other
evil than the sanction given 10 an abom-
Unable practice resulted from these meet
ings, and that no stain of blood rests on
his hands. He has declared in an address
to his neighbors that no man can abhor
dueling more than he does, though deep
sense of wrong suffered, the momentary
mastery of his indignation, impelled him
10 seek the redress falsely styled 'honora-
be.'
But this viper Kendall, who has written
the track TO blacken Mr. Clay fer chal.
longing and meeting two men who had
grossly insulted and detained him, has
written life of "Gen Jackson" in which
he narrates Jackson's duel with Dickinson,
originating in gambling quarrel at a
horserace, and in which Jackson, after
receiving DickinsOn's fire, deliberately
shot his antagonist dead. Amos winds
up his account of his bloody tragedy as
fellows:
1.-The frmness of nerve exhibited by
Gen. jackson on this occasion has not
ceased 10 be a subject of ADMIRATIoN.*
The Stern purpose which might in
fact have nerved him, was best described
by himself, when a person expressed as
tonishment at his selfcommand &" Sir"
raid he, Il should hare killed him If he had
shot me tirough the brdin."!I
And yet the admiring narrator of this
horrible business pretends 10 be shocked
nj the con emplation of Mr. CIay's blood
less duels What monstrous hypocrisy
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March 10Th.

OREGoN'-The debate is going ON upon
this subject in the Senate, and Mr.. Choate,
on Tuesday, charmed all ears by one of his
brilliant speeches.
The FoRTIFIcATIoN BILL was taken up in
the House of Representatives, and some pro-
gress made in the discussion, but without any
action upon the bill. The committee of ways
and means have reduced the estimates of the
Departments, and so far all efforts to restore
them have failed. We at least are to have tho
rough going peace establishment, even though
trumpet-tongued, some of our Members of
Congress talk of war.
Senator Benton resumed his seat in the
Senate on Monday.
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l think it certain that Tappau, and Allen
of Ohio, and Buchanan and Sturgeon will
go for it, as the only condition upon which
the Western men will go for Oregon Han
negan of Indiana will go for it with a rush on
this ground, and so will Breese and Semple
of Illinois. The Michigan Senators are very
doubtful but even if they and Sffas Wright
90 against it, that will only make 16 against
it to So for it. And this estimate thus dispO-
ses of all the free States except New-Hamp-
shire; as to that wretched benighted region,
Woodbury. has already written letter in ia
yor of the Annexation, and poor little Ather-
ton (gods, what Senator } will do any thing
that Mr.. Woodbury. desires him to do. So
much for the free States. All the Slave
States TO a man, unless perchance it be Ken
lucky, will go for the Annexation. At any
rate, Mr.. Tyler intends that Mr.. Clay's friends
Crittenden and Morehead, shall show their
hands before the next Election.
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-03-27
CLAY AND VAN buren, ON
PROTECTION.

From certain expressions of Mr.. Clay's
garbled from letters recently sent to diff
erent sections of the country, in answer
to interrogatories to him in relation to the
Tariff, such as arevenue tariff, and dis
eliminating and incidental, used in COM
mon with Martin Van Buren, in his recent
Indiana letter, mystifying his views upon
the subject, the loco press at the North,
and more recently the advocates of third
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THE ANNEXATION OF TEXAS.

We trust no one has read so careIessly
as TO understand our special Correspon-
dent at Washington, much less US, as Civ
ing any countenance to Mr. walkers est.
mate Of votes for the Admission Of Texas.
we believe Just the contrary-that An.
nexation cannot receive majority of the
Senate's votes-much less tn requisite two
thirds. Mr. walkers table claim some for
the Annexation whom we know to be 9th.
erwise. Mr. Tyler's Treaty will not be
approved by this Senatc-of that we are
confident. Tribune.
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THE TARIFF IN PEHxsYLvAyIA.--Iutb the
House Of Representatives. on Monday,
the resolutions o. Mr. Straubb on the SUBJ
ject of the Tariff were called I'D, when
Mr. Roumfort. rab.d Loco Foco from
Philadelphia c 1unty, offered substitute,
i1structIns our Senators, &c. in congress
70 oppose any alteration in the existing
iariH Law, so FAR AT LEAST AS THE NAM
UFACrURING INTERESTS OF PENNsYLvAN-
IA ARE CONCERNED, WhIch, upon suspen'
SION of the rIles passed unanimously, and
was Immediately sent 10 the Senate.
In the Senate, the able resolutions of
MIR Darsle were taken mp. opposing any
alteration in the present Tariff, and have
> doubt ere this passed that body. Penn
sylyanIa opposed c Tariff, indeed what
nonsense
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~The President had another marrow
escape, on returning from the funeral o.
Messrs. Upsher, Gilmer, and the olnei
gentlemen killed on board the Princeton
In passing the Capitol, the horses became came
ungovernable, and the driver was unaDle
to do mere than to guide them as wei -
he could amidst the throng OF carriage'
through the whole Pennsylvania Ayenu:'
and were not stopped until near the f''''
dents house
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The TEXAS QUEsTIoN.-Letters have been
received in this city from members of Con-
gress, stating that all thisRgitation about Tex
as and Oregon is perfectly needless, and that
there is not the least reason for apprehension
concerning the annexation of the one or the
forcible occupation of the other. These let
tiers are from Loco Foco members, and they
speak very eciJedly.-Erpress.
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MONTPELIER. March I5.--Countv

MONTPELIER. March I5.--County
Clerk. Daniel P Tompson of this village
has be,n appointed Clerk of Washington
County in place of Stllman Churchill /;
and hereupon has arisen bit Of a con-
Test for slice of the spoils,' as we are
told. Mr. Churchill resigned the office
with The expectation that this resignation
would not take effect until after the April
term of the County Court but Mr. Temp
son, after receiving the appointment from
the Court. paid his respects to the late
Clerk and surprised him by demanding
the papers. Both claim the pape's, there
fore, tho Court must settle the dispute, if
the clerks do not watchman.l
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-03-27

DANIEL WEBSTER ON ANNEXATION
Daniel Webster has written letter to
citizens Of Worcester, Mass. against an
nexation. His opinion is that it is uncon-
stitutional.
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Since the3d of March, 1S4l, we nav 70
had two Presidents, four SecretarigT3 -
State, three of the Treasury, four Oh " We. a.
five of the Navy, three Attorneyueeinlei S a,.'
and two Post Master Generals. "eDr
lieve there was not single chang. G ~.
ing the four years administration Oh ~
!. O. Adams.
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WASHINGTON, March Sd, 1874.



MY DEAR SIR
Your kind letter of yesterday came to hand
this evening. My escape from death by the
tremendous occurrence on board the Prince
ton, was narrower than you or the public are
aware. | stood at the breach of the gun, and
| suppose nearer TO il than any man, except
those employed in discharging it. had with
me young lady from Maryland, Miss. Som
erville,) whom had just introduced to Col.
Benton, and who was the only lady exposed.
The Col and were both Frustrated, and he
is on his back still. My hat disappeared, and
| have made no inquiry for it The young
lady's bonnet went with it-her dress was
torn. My surtout was torn open, and my pam
falcons demolished. Her face was scorched,
and the poor girl stood like statue, uncon-
scious. did not loose my consciousness for
moment. / took glance at the scene,
caught her round the waist, and carried her
below, | witnessed scene there which | shall
not attempt TO describe-it was one of agony.
frenzy. The shrieks of hundred females
wives, daughters, sisters-the beauty, the
loneliness of the land, are still ringing in my
ears.-The imploring appeals TO know the
nearest and dearest objects Of their affection,
cannot be forgotton-"Sir," said one, ''they
will not tell me about me about my husband. !"
| know her not, but she was at that moment
a widow. Her husband was blown TO atoms,
another, in a state of frenzy, was caught in
the arms of her husband and assured, by his
ardent embrace and fervent kiss, that he was
safe; but the agonized being who had, at that
moment made that trying appeal to me, lin
gered too surely that she would feel that en-
brace no more. The sternness Of mans nature
will encounter pain-nay meet death boldly,
but the agony of womans heart in doubt and
uncertainty of the truth, yet fearing the worst,
surpasses all. My friend, you will hardly be-
lieve me, when | tell you, Twas calm-collec-
ted. 1t was no time for trepidation. i felt
as if introduced into the presence Of my Ma
ker. The scene was unearthly; every selfish
feeling vanished-even my own life was of no
account | was taken to the portals of eter-
nifty, and felt that was surveying not the pal
try interest of time and sense but mans eter-
nal destiny. The first fear which started in
my eye, fell upon the few lines which convey
ed to my beloved and devoted wife-the as
surance that she was not widow, nor her
children fatherless.
But it is past! The friends who, but few
moments before the fatal accident, were sea-
led with me at the festive board, blest with
health and clothed with honor-the select and
distinguished few, nations pride, and a ma
TONS ornament are now in the presence of
their God, whittier must soon follow. My
worthless life has been spared-may It'll not have
been for the purpose Of a better preparation!
Adieu. >. ). L.
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I come to New York. 1 know that if you
knew our sad condition you would be KIND
enough to help me again. If you write to me
/ must ask you to send the letter postpaid
as have no money to redeem even letter.
hope you viii be kind and help US out OF
this miserable place, and you will find me your
mos: grateful and obedient servant"
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in Mass Meeting on Monday afternoon
next, at o'clock. at the large saloon of
the Chinese Museum, 10 adopt satiable
aeasures for its protection and support.
Every friend, it is already hoped. Of the
glorious
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THINGS IN PHILADELPHIA.
Correspondence Of the Tribune.

PHILADELPHIA, MATCH XU-f.M.
A GREAT TARIFF MEETING.--The
friends of the Wing Tariff which is now
being endangered by the Loco Foco lead
ers in Congress, who have reported an in
famous bill for its repeal. of the city and
country of Philadelphia, composed OF Me-
obanics, Manufacturers, Farmers, Mer.
chants, Laboripg men, &C., will assemble
The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-03-27

GaEAr CASAL.-It is reported that the Ca
mi 10 IL mite the Atlantic aud Pacific Oceans
is shortly to BIS built, for ship navigation. Bv
tbs Rep11 Of The Engineers, the cos, is esti
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LOUIS / A n A .

The loco press is shouting to the TOP u :,
,,,nos for the election of State Senator -
the city of New Orlsans. When the fe'
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THE BLOODY SCENE ON BOARD
THE PRINCETON.

The annexed letter to gentleman of this
city, is from Mr.. Phelps Of the United States
Senate, who was an eye witness to the awful
carnage on board the Princeton, and who es-
capped the explosion, by a species of providen-
tial interference. 1t is awfully graphic.
Boston Mani.
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u The land distribution repeal bill which
passed the House in such haste few days
since, has been summariy disposed of by the
Senate. Mr.. Crittenden moved to lay it on
the table.
Mr.. King ofAlabama, asked him if he meant
TO call it up again in short time.
Mr.. Crittenden replied with great emphasis,
never sir. as long as live, never, nevern
A vote was then taken on it, and it was laid
on the table-22 to 10; party vote.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-11-28
II ii + NJ A II X r 1 S.
OFFIcE up rHk BaLrIaoRf AMERICAN.

Noveube, 25. 1914
CATTLE The uf-finR. of Beef CatIle al the
Scales tins morning embraced aboui 700 head, ~
of which were taken by packers and bn'eh-rs -
The prices paid ranged from 8 65 to 81 81! per
100 lbs the hoof as in quality, equal to SO 80
81 so net.
Hoos.-Live Hogs of desirable qualities sell
fast they come into market at $3,e73 and 81
pc, 100 HI.
Flour There were sales Of 500 bbls. new
Howard street Flour OF good mixed brands from
store to-day at si25 at which price the article is
generally held. he receipt Irice continues Al
si,I25 Hcldes Of tily Mills Flour generally
ask 81 25, but we hear of no transactions.
GRAiS,-Ihs price Of Wheat remains steady 3,
SO SO for good to strictly prime reds and rs
and SO cts. for inferior good. A sale ofPa red,
not strictly prime, made to- day 88 a 80 cts.
Md Rye ia worth 67 cts. Sales Of old Corn to-
day CT 42 43 cts. for white. and As d. cts for
yellow; and of new at 80 a 40 cts. for white, and
Al d. cts. for yellow. We quote Oats at 25
26 cts
BAcoS-Selis moderately at former prices, viz:
Western Sides at a. 5 cts; Shoulders at "A a
"a ri-.; and Hams at 6 a cts
WHIsKEY.-S of bbls. to-day at "a l-2 cts,
and of bids. ~ % 10 eta.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-11-28
Hon. Henry CLAY-Hrs HEALrn-

Hon. Henry CLAY-HIs HEALTn--
RECEPTION OF HIS DEFEAT.--The Louis
vile Journal Of Saturday notices rumor
circulated there, that the Hon. HENRY
Clay was very III, and says:-"We are
happy to inform Mr.. Clsy's many warm
and devoted friends, that he not only en-
jpys most excellent health but exhlbl,s the
same buoyancy Of spirits that has so Oh
ten distinguished him in many dark and
trying hours duIing his long and event.
tul life.
"a number of friends who waited up.
on Mr.. CLAY few days since TO make
known to HIM the result Of the election,
we're asionished that he received the news
with cheeiiulness almost amounting 70
pleasure. My friends, said he,' it would
Se ridiculous for me to say do not feel
dissppointed-but feel so chiefly for you
and for our country; as regards myself, !
am relieved from load Of anxiety. i
have ever been ready and willing to serve
my country, even with my lie. ] allow
ed my name to be used liz the late con-
test, because il was unanimously called
for, for the sake Of the Union; and | am
consoled by tho fact that have been sup.
ported by so large portion Of the intel
hRence and patriotism Of the Nation
Nov, hope to spend the remainder OF
my days in peace and quiet"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-11-28
THE STATE OF IOWA.

The Convection TO form Constitution
for the State Of Iowa have closed their
labors. The Iowa Standard gives a sum.
mary Of the provisions of the new Con.
s,itu,on:
The Legislature to COZ sist OF seventeen
Senators and thirty nine Representatives,
bienBial-pay for frs, sixty days So a
day, for any longer time 81 day.
The Erecutire - Governor for the term
OF two years, salary $500, TO have We
10. Secretary Of State two years, salary
5000. Treasures two years, salary 3d.
600. Auditor two years, salary 5000.
All these TO be elected by the people, and
their salaries not 10 DC increased for ten
years.
TIE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Court, three
Judges elected by JOINT ballot Of tho Leg
lslature, term four years, salary $500 -
Three d stric, Courts, juigss 10 be elect.
&c by the people, term four years, salary
$500. Prosecuting Attorney elected by
the people for two years.
A Superintendent of Public Instruction
TO be appoint by the Legislature.
Legislative elections viva voce, and a
plurality elects.
Coz porstions limited 10 twenty years,
unl.ss rrenacted. Stockholders ndivid.
ually liable; the Legislature 20 have the
right TO repeal, but the State TO be a
stakeholder. No bank t. be established
unless the charter is submitted TO the
people aud approved by them.
Laws to embrace but ons subject,
which shall be expressed IN the utle.-
Not to be in force unit. published in the
counties. Law to b. passed ea,ly, 10
pr vent black and mulato persons from
settling in The State.
Lotteries aud the sale of lottery tickets
prohibited.
Amen menis may be proposed in the
Legislature, approved by the second, and
then if adopted by The people 10 be become
a It oil the Constitution. Revision by a
Conv nti, n call.d BY vote OF two lhir.s
of The Legislature, II approved by pop
ulnr vote
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-11-28
From the Baltimore american.
LATE FROM EUROPE.

The following editorial remarks are
from Wilmer & Smiths European Times.
], will b. seen that the charges brought
against certain persons in England Of in.
,crferng with the recent Election in this
country are publicly admitted TO be true.
The article commences by stating that
the Anti Corn. Lao League is again IN the
63li, i,s operations having been suspend
ed 90 account Of abundant harvest and
revival OF trade. 4 most successful
meeting was held at Manchester on the
2tih Oct. Its funds are stated to be SO
ample that no called contributions will be
made this year. The article then say, !:
"by the way. some interest has been
excited here ct the growliogs which
boom .a~russ the Atlantic IN connexion
with the Leagues distribution OF its pam
phlc,s during the contest of the Presden-
cy. How far Messrs. Golden, Brigh, g.
Ga. are justified in busy'ng themselves
si,b domestic pol.lcs Of another country
we will not stop 10 enquire It is Ger
,sin that they regard The leading sta,es-
soen OF the American Union as pursuing,
~ tbCE piOkC[tsC ~ hi'7SA NV
lu,ive Policy. America, they contend
beyond any other country, has most 10
gain by free trade and protection, "
which is only another word for taxing
trade or particular district, canno, not
word well Tor the interests Of the Amer.
can people generally. Such are their
views in distributing these tracts and
pamphlets, for doing which they have
been hercely assailed by portion OF the
American press. About the mere party
diatinctiol Of tho candidates they care
nothing. Whclter tho Wings or the
Lacoiocos succeed is to them msitor oi
indifference, and thry are equally regard
less Of the local questions witch s,perotr
the competitors Tor The cher Of Washing.
ton. Free Trade win al the counties
Of the world Is their only 10 p Hing no
tive. We off no oliui rs To- the cor.
'ectness or olherw,sc Of ;hislte1ry. ON
province is merely to state facts, lcavlug
our readers to dfaw the inference lo'
themselves"
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-11-28
T" The Martinsburg Library
C0mpany..

lhi. Library numbers about ONE THOUSAND
NOLUMES--hss been selected with iuis rnent and
care-an1 comprises noai Of the standard Hisfey,-
cad 1Aeolosisai, Literary, aud Political ~ork,
OF the day. Ia II ara Books which have neysr
been re-rublisaed il this Country and which could
only be drained by orders directly transmitted 10
london Il is believed, that for the number of
volumes, more choice assortment OF solid and in
structise Reading could no, be met with in any
Public or Private Library in the Country
Catalogue will be furnished and circulated be.
fore the day Of sale, exhibiting under appropriate
the different Bcoks--cofies Of which
msy be ootsned al any Of The Stores and Hotels
in town.
These Books will be disposed Of. at Public auc-
ton in Nartnsburg. on Friday ne 27A dan Of
December, and he sale continued TO the next dsy.
Il necessary until the whole Library is disposed Of.
Sale to commence at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
Terms.--A credit oftwelvc months will be Civ
en- all purchases exceeding $5-the purchaser
giving bond and satisfactory security before the 10.
movsl OF the property; on S. and under. cash.
We are instructed to give notice TO all persons
who have deposited Books with the Company on
loan that the Librarian is directed to return them
upon the demand of the proprietor or hi. author.
zed representative.
We have also been requested to urre All persop.
who have any Books in their possession belonging
TO the Library 10 return them without DELAY, fpo
fine will be cbareed) in order that perfect ca,a.
logue may be made out as early as practicable.
CHAS. JAS. FAULKNER
CHAS. B0ARMAN,
J. II LlKENS. Comm.
]. VAN DOREN, Jr.
WILLIAM DORSEY,
November % l844--4w
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-11-28

VINO is JAMES X. PoLKl hallot a bur.
ly, clustering, balhersklte of loco foco
on Saturday morning, as taunt and un-
der the impr ssion tina; he would annoy
us by it. He was mistaken. We admit
perhaps James X. Polk IS elected presi.
dent; but whether he is or not it makes
him no better or greater. He is the same
poor pi,iful creature that he always w. s,
the poor tool ofapel'ytyrant.' We think
no better Of him than We ever did, and
would far rather be Henry CIay's most
humble supporter than James K. Polk
Presd nt tsnot Polk. Ii is the party.
\ big negro would lave run as wei as
Polk. - Wheeling Times.