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THE WHIG CONVENTION.

The Wings held their State Convention, on the 10th instant; and nominated their candidates for office. We copy, from the Gazette, that portion of their proceedings which gives the organization, list of delegates, candidates, &c. The remainder we will copy, next week. We will only remark, here, upon two features which seem to us to be very prominent in those proceedings The one is the caption of the proceedings, as reported in the Gazette, viz:
 '.LITTLE RooK, January l5, l941
 Pursuam to c call Of Me Pulaski Clay Club, in December last, the Wings of Arkan- sas met in Convention, on this day, in the hall of the House of Representatives, at 10 o'clock in the iorenoon.o
 So, then, it is true, and here confessed, that this mighty Convention was not called by the people of Arkansas; but by self constituted junto, the '.Clay Clubo of Little Rock. It is true, then, and here confessed, that this was not the spontaneous movement of the people; but train-band march in obedience to the orders of a self-elected chief, who sits here, in Little Rock, and issues his imperious commands! In connexon with this precious confession, 1t will be recollect- ed that according to announcement in the Gazette, the expenses of the Convention, while here, were to be paid for them; and a meeting of the aforesaid 'sClay Clubn was held to raise the necessary funds for that pur- pose. Here, we have the Convention as- sembled in obedience to the command. and at the expense, of the 'sClay Club.o It was, then, nothing more, nor less, than 'Clay Club" Convention Was it not bound to do the bidding of its authors and masters?
 The other most prominent feature is the nomination of Darid Walker, for Congress. Now, we would ask, sswhat manner of mann we will let the members of his own party those who are now required to support him for Congress, answer the question. What do they say of hims The 'sTimes and Advo- cateo alludes to him, among other trimmers and untrustworthy politicians, as ''sndden conpert to the constitutionality of National Bank" And yet the s'1'imes and Advocate'' is now required to support him, to the neglect and prejudice of able, faithful and iong-tried men!
 Again: writer in the Gazette, whom the Editor calls .san intelligent whig," in speak ing of this admirable specimen of Clay Club Whiggery, compliments him as follows: l ssBut, ,chat is kc9' Solomon of old, has
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sails at the Castle of Cronberg, and to pay

sails at the Castle of Cronberg. and to pay tribute to Denmark.
 The condition of our navigation and ship ping interest demands, at this time, particular attention from the government The great and constantly increasing amount of foreign shipping in our ports shows the necessity ol prompt legislation for the protection and en- largemcnt of our commercial marine. There is reason to apprehend that, If the best advis- ed measures be not promptly taken, Ameri- can commerce will soon be engrossed by the ships and seamen of Europe. There can be no doubt that the cause of this great evil is to be found in the stipulaiions of our commer- cial treaties, which place the shipping of Io- reign countries on an equality with that of the United States, in the indirect as well as the direct trade.
 This necessarily operates to the advantage of those nations who can build and navigate their vessels at the least cost.
 It IS well known that most of the nations with which we have concluded such treaties, and especially those of the N North of Europe. have decided advantage over Us Ill both these particulars Nearly all the materials of ship-buiding are much more costly in the United States than in Europe. The wages we pay to our seamen are nearly double, and the general scale of living on shiP-beafd Is much better, snd consequently much more expensive The consequence of all this ls, that our ship owners, before they can find employment for their vessels. are obliged to wait, in their own ports until Swedish, Danish and IIanseatic shipping has taken of as much freight as it can carry and vet we. persuade ourselves that our treaties " ith all these powers have placed our commerce upon footing of perfect reciprocity
 The treaties at present existing with Den mark, Sweden, the Hanseatic Republic, Prus- sa, Austria, and Russia, have already exten- ded beyond their original limitation, and are subject 10 be discontinued at one years notice.
 The remaining treaties in which the recipro city principle is adopted on the broadest scale may be made the subject of consideration as the term of their duration approaches. The remedy is consequently in our own hands. and we have only to retrace our steps, and make known the determination of this Gov ernment to regulate it's foreign trade, in ftl- ture, upon such principles of reciprocity as shall not extend beyond the direct impor- tation trade in the produce and manufactures of the contracting parties.
 By the accompanying table, showing comparative account of the domestic and fo- reign tonnage employed in the foreign trade of the United States for the last fifteen years. 1t will be seen that the average proportion of American shipping to foreign shipping was as follows =
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Democracy. The great popular party is already rallied almost en masse around the banner which is leading the party to its final triumph. The few that still lag will soon be rallied under its ample folds. On that ban ner is inscribed-FREE TRADE Low Du- TIES; No DEBT; SEPARATION FROM BANKS; ECONOMY; RErRENcHaEST; AID STRICT ADHERENCE TO THE CONSTITUTION. Vic tory m such cause will be great and glo- nous and if its principles be faithfully and nnnly' adhered 10, after 1t is achieved, much Will II redound to the honor of those by whom it will have been won: and long viii itperpetuate the liberty and prosperitv of inc country.-C Calhoun.
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MIssIssIPPr-The Democratic State con- vention, of Mississippi, met at Jackson, on the 8th instant The preference of the con- in favour of Martin Van Buren and James K. Polk, by. overwhelming majorities. Presi- dential Electors were nominated, and serenty delegates were appointed to the National Convention
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HON. A. H. SEWER.

The last mail brought as the following let ter from Col. SEVER. Itis presented to our readers, in compliance with the request con- tained in it; and will be gratifying to the numerous friends of the writer, in communi- eating the intelligence of his recovery from a protracted and severe illness.
 Hashiagioa January :, 1Sil.
 DEAR SIR :-I reached this place on the evening of the day that Congress met, and on the next morning, took my seat in the Se- nate. l was unwell when l got here, and daily grew worse, until was forced to take my bed; to which have been confined for month. am now free from disease but much debiltated. Last evening, for the first time, since my confinement to my room, | got out and walked to the barbour, and this morning, for the first time, reached the dining room, for my toast and coffee. now hope, in the course of a few days, to be able to discharge the duties of my station. have been thus particular, about matter personal to myself, which desire you to make pub, lie, in order, that my correspondents, whose letters 1 have been unable to answer, may understand the reason, that their communca- tions have not been answered. Matters o business which have been sent me, have beer handed over to my worthy and attentive col i leagues, who have attended to them. The papers will give you the political news.
 Very respectfully,
 your ob't sery't. A. II. SEWER DR S BoprANn I;Hfe RocI, 4rL,s
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TABLE OF SHIPPING.


 The first period comprises the time when the treaties allowing indirect trade, contract ed with the Hanse Towns. Sweden, and oth- CT powers, in 1927 and succeeding years, first began to operate, and. although during the latter years the proportion of foreign ves- sels rapidly increased, the average of the whole was but eighteen per cent
 The second period commenced at about the time when new impulse was added to the already increasing foreign navigation by the colonial arrangemehtn with Great Britain in 1881 and 1892. During these five years, the proportion of foreign tonnage nearly doubled, while the amount thereofin- creased from two to six millions
 During the last five years, a period mark ed by extraordinary commercial fluctuations, the acquired proportion of foreign tonnage has been preserved with remarkable uniformity This latter fact is an evidence that, however the commercial interests of the United States may have been depressed by these revolu- tions and fluctuations, the navigation inter- ests of foreign owners have not been serious ly effected in their intercourse with us.
 The able report of the Committee of Com merce of the House of Representatives (No 335, May, 1S42,) embraces all the facts and statistics relating to our navigation and ship ping interests; and refer to 1t with pleasure for full information, All which is respect fully submitted.
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CONFIRMATION OF EXECUTIVE APPOINT MENTs.-The nominations of the Hon. ABEL r. UPsHUR as Secretary of State, and of the Hon. JOHN NELSON as Attorney General, were confirmed by the Senate, on the 2nd instant Wash. Spectotor.
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re is the communication:
Clarksrille, Johnson County, ]
 .Innnnru IS. 1S44. {

Cuttof 7 1O3 iotI.
 MR. EDITOR: :-I am glad to see that you have taken ground for new Convention. Although the Democrats of this county are entirely satisfied with the nominees of the first Convention; yet they are perfectly will ling to go into another one, in order to re- move dissatisfaction from every mind, pre- vent complaint, and secure harmony of feel ing and concert of action. It is proper to remark, however, that it was no fault of the first Convention, that it was not more fully attended. It is well known that many other counties ten or twelve) had appointed dele gates; and that those delegates were prevent ed from attending, and participating in the action of the Convention, by the incessant rains, bad roads, and impossible streams of water.
 am cordially in favor of another conven- tion; although entirely satisfied with the ac- ton of the first one. Let the next be full one, either by masses, or by delegates equal In number to the representatives in the lower House of our State Legislature. Let it be full from every county. Let those counties, which did not appoint delegates to the first Convention, go to work, hold meetings, and send up Democrats "good and true.D Those counties that appointed delegates before, can, if they are satisfied with the same, let them act again, without the trouble of re-appont- ment; but if they prefer others, let them hold meetings at once, and make new ap- pointments. And care not on whom the mantle of the nominations may fall. it will be enthusiastically sustained at the polls, by the Democrats
 An important consideration is the time at which the convention should be held. It should be early enough to allow the dele gates to the National Convention to reach Baltimore ill due time l would propose that it be held, at Little Rock, on the Second .nonday in April; as that time will suit the western delegates better than any other.
 Yours respectfully. B.
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 LATEST AND BEST FROM WASHINGTON!
 JUSTICE TO GEv. JAcKsoN.-The STH OF JANUARY was signalized, and celebrated, by the U. s. IIorsE OF REFRESHMENTS, in the final passage of the bill to repay to GENERAL JACKSON the amount of the fine imposed upon him, at New0rleans, in 1915, by Judge Hall.
 The vote, upon the final passage of the Bill, was-YEAS l5S,-NAYS 2S.
 There is no doubt but 1t will pass the Se- nate.
 We received Washington papers and letters to the Sth, but too late to make extracts for our present number In our next, we will endeavor to furnish summary of all im- poriant Congressional proceedings, up to date
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CANALS IN OHIo.-There are $500 miles of "a. nal route in Ohio the aggregate cost of which IS t;,nssed as SIS 926, BPS. v
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PORTRAIT NO. ].

sY ou arc aware that, as we'll during the ''glory" as the ''shame,n of our miserable State Banks, that my humble efforts were to convince the people of the necessity of a National Bank, and Hat loo, in opposition 10 many infucMial mcn cho cloimed 10 De whjgs, bat aedose selt-ihercst Then appeared great- CT hda Her derotion 10 H,c true schig cause. )
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THE PRESIDENT OF TIE UNITED STATES.

DEBT OF THE UNITED STATE.-Among the doc uments appended to the report of the Secretary of the Treasury, is the following statement of the debt of the United States, 1t existed on the lst inst Of the (old) funded debt being un- claimed principal and interest, re- turned from the late loan offices S30S, ,009 34 Outstanding certificates and interest, to3lst December, I79s, ofthe (old) unfunded debt, payable on presen- tation. 24.214 % Treasury notes issued during the late war, payable on presentation. 4,si7 A Certificates of Mississippi stock, pay able on presentation. 4.32O 09 Debts of the corporate cites of the Dis trict of Columbia assumed by the United States, viz: Of the city of Washing ton, S900. .o00 GO
 Alexandria, 2i0,00o GO
 Georgetown, 2lO,ooo co
 - l,s2o.oOo % Loans, viz: Under the act of 2lst July, lS4i, redeemabe lst January, ls45. s5,672,e76 ss Under the act of April l5, ISi2, redeemable ist January, 1863. s.s4s.sse os Under the act of Sd March, 1S43, redeem able 1st July, 1855 1000 co
 - 2l,0l6, ,S62 9l Outstanding Treasury notes: Of the several issues prior to 3lst August, ls43.' 3,9l7,725 92 Ofnotes issued and paid out under the act of Sd March, ls43. PIT ,50o co
 - i,l65,225 92 This sum includes sos, 300 in the hands of the accounting officers.
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3e,-We are authorized to announce WILLIAM B. BORDEN, as candidate for the office of Sheriff of Pulaski county, at the ensuing October election.
 January 23, 13ii. i9-
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THE MINIATURE. William was holding in his hand, The likeness of his wife Fresh; as if touched by fairy wand, With beauty. grace and life. He almost thought it spoke: He gazed upon the treasure still, Absorbed, delighted and amazed, To view the artists skill. 1.-The picture is yourself, dear Jane, Iris drawn to nature true: Eve kissed it OCT and OCT again, IL is so much like you.'' And has it kissed you back my dear." $ Why-no-iny love, said he. sThen, William, it is very clear, 'Tis not at all hts me 70
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HARMONY OF THE DEMocRAoY-MR.B BU- cHANAN's LETTERING publish, to-day, the letter of the Hon. James Buchanan, declining to be considered a candidate for the Presi- dency. The course pursued by this distin- guished Democrat, and the spirit manifested in his letter, do him infinite honor, and se- cure him the more firmly in the confidence and affection of his party. He now makes sacrifices for them. They will, in turn, make sacrifices for him. We commend the perusal of this admirable and patriotic letter to all our readers,-and especially to those, if we have any such, who have ever yielded, for moment, to the unholy disposition to scramble for office, for their own personal advancement, at the hazard of distracting and weakening their party. Let them pom der upon the circumstances of this letter, and the great principles of patriotism, upon which it is based, and then stand rebuked in spirit, and chastened in ambition.
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LAWRENCE CouNTY.-The Democrats of Lawrence held their County Convention, at Smithville, on the Sth instant. All the Town slips were represented, and the following nominations, for County officers and repre- sentatiyes, were made:
 For the Senate-Genl. Jno. $. Ficklin.
 For the IIouse-Jno. B. Hammond, A. A.. Simpson, and Wm. B. Marshall.
 For Sheritl-Wm. J. Hudson.
 For Clerk-J. B. Wilimeth.
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To the mere reader, the following lines may seem trite and trivial. But, to one whose soulis attuned to the melody of sound and sentiment, and who has heard them sung with spirit and emphasis, as we have heard them, they are cherished links in tAat bright chain of association, which binds the heart so strongly 10 the--past.
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s. We are again indebted to Gov. FuL- TON, and Judge CRoss, for valuable public documents.
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DEMOCRATIC STATE TICKET,
 Nominated by tf,e state Convention.

To CoRREsroNpENTs.-S interest," ing communications, both of distant, and home correspondence, were received too late for insertion, or even to furnish extracts.
 APPOINTMENTS BY THE GOVERNOR.
 sAcKFIELp MAcLIN-to be special Judge in the 3rd Judicial Circuit
 IsAAe c. TuPrER-to be Prosecuting At toney in the 9th Judicial Circuit, rice o. r. Ranev, deceased.
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This sum includes sos, 1900 in the hands of the accounting officers.
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U. STATES SENATOR IN MISSISSIPPI. We stop the press to announce the result of the election for U. S iates Senator, which has just transpired. On the first ballot Roger Barton received A votes, (. P. Smith, 45, Jesse Speight, 35. On the second ballot, Barton, 43, Smith, 6, and Speight, 7S. Hon. JESSE SPEIeHT, of Lownds county, was, therefore, declared duly elected senator of the U. States for the State of Mississippi for six years from the fourth of March, lS45, in place of John Henderson, whose term of office will then expire.
 Southern Reformer. We understand that Mr. Speight is, what they call in Mississippi, a "Bond-payng De mocrat." He is ai present the President of the State Senate.
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A SONG.

Dn. s. BoRL,Np, LiHfe Rock, .arl's.
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THE B A MN k R.
LITTLE ROCK:

TUESDAY MORNING, JANUARY g, I844.
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''Y ou know here are some aehose aeal for H'e whig cause IS ct present exceedingly great, 'cho, bm q feac months since acere attempting 10 raise Third party, aud abusing both mhigs aud democratSo
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-05-25
Pittsburgh, March 8, 1874.
JoHS Smith.

DIscuNTENT.-How universal il is. We
never knew the man who would say 4 am con.
tented Go where you will, among the rich
or the poor, the man Of competence or the man
who earns his bread by the daily sweat Of his
brow you hear the sound of niurmurng and
voice of complaint. The other day we stood
by cooper who was playing a merry tune with
all adZe, round cask. 'Ah = sighed tie, 'mine
is hard lot-for ever troiting round like dog,
driving away at hoop 1leig ho = sighed
away the prespiration from his brow, while his
red hot iron giowed on MS anvil, this is life
with vengeance melting and frying onc's
self over the fire. .Oh, that was a carpenter!
ejaculntcd a shoemaker as he bent over his
lap-stone, here I am day after day, working nay
sonl away in making soles for others, cooped
up in little seven by nine room. Il an sick
of this outdoor work,' exclams the carpenter,
broiling and swelterlng under the sun, or cx-
pJsed 10 the nclenency Of the weather, III
was only tailor This is too bad Perpetu-
ally cries the tailor, TO be compelled TO sR
| perched up here, plying the needle oh the
whe-wouh that mine was more active lite. ;
Last day Of grace--ihe banks won't discount
customers won't pay--what shall dog gruT..
bes the merchant, Il had rather be =. truck.
horse, dog, anything" 'H.ppy fellows,
groans the lawyer, as he scratches his head
over some perPex'rte case or pores over some
ory record p'.ppy fellows! I had rather ham
'''e' s'o...e than cudgel my brains Dn this tedl'
0-s. vexatious question: And through all the
ramlfcatioGs OF society, all are complaining oI
their condllion-fnding fault with their pecul
ar calling If were only this, or that, or the
other, shoa,d be content is the universal cry
any thing but what am So It will wsg.
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-05-25

A very good widow lsdy who vas locked up
TO by the congregation 10 which she belonged
as an example ol plely, contriyed to bring her
conscience To terms for me little indulgence.
She loved porter, and one day just as she was
receiving half dozen bottles from the man who
usually brought her the confor;iag bevera re,
she perceived % horror y two OF the grave el.
ders of the church approach the doo;. She ran
the man out the back way, and Put the bottles
under the bcd. The weather being hot, ard
whilc conversing win .er sage friends, pop
went one Of the corks,
Dear me :" acclaimed the good lady, thcye
goes the be. cord ii snapped yesterday just
The sa-hc way; / mas: have new cite pre-
v"aod.
In few minutes pop went anrtheT atcompa-
MED by the peculiar hiss Of the escaping licror.
The rope wouldn', DO again, but the good lady
was not ct loss.
Dear me = said she, that black cat of mine
must be at some mischief there. Scat
Another bottle popped Off and the porter
came stealing out from under the bed curtains.
'Oh dear me cried she, i had torgot-its
the yeast Here Prudence, come and take a
way these bottles of yesst.'-N, o. Pic,
Sunbury American and Shamokin journal. [volume] (Sunbury, Northumberland Co., Pa.) 1840-1848, 1844-05-25
Constable-'Make way for the Grand Jury


Clerk-'Gentlemen of the Grand--'
Court-Cal over their names And the
names were called the last man who answer
ed TO his name was John Smith.
Clerk k-'May it please the Court, the Grand
Jury has quorum now with John Smith,
Foreman---'Here are six true bills, and four
ignoramuses.'
Sherf-'If it please the court, I think the
last John Smith that answered to his name in
the grand Jury box is a petit Juror, from Mid.
dlesex township. know him--he makes ri
fles for shooting matches
Court-'He has rifed us out of days work
already. Call another petit Juror, and let us
proceed to business
Attorney General-'lf the Court please
now see doubtful twilight dawning on the
mystery we have the corporeal John Smiths
here, but think they are each in the wrong
box
Court-Sheriff, bring in your list of Grand
and Petit Jurors. And he brought in two
boards with the names of the Jurors pasted on,
which looked like two iombstones inscribed
with eulogies written in short metre. The
Court carefully read the lists OF the Sheriff,
from which it appeared that little John Smith OF
Moon, was a Grand Juror, and John Smith of
! Mlddlesex, who ha6 usurped the Grand Jury
box, was PETIT Juror. The township alone
from whence they came could distinguish be.
tween the two John Smiths, gunsmihs.
Clerk-John Smith of Moon, you may re-
tire, sir, John Smith of Middlcsex, you may re,
! tire, sir.
The two John Smiths would have retired in
! the arms of Zimmerman, and remained in so.
| litudc for ever, had not the Court interposed,
and said in loud voice, John Smith OF Moon.
J go INTO the Grand Jury box. John Smith OF
Aiddleeex 60 into the Petit Jury box. Why,
! indictments and verdicts are worth nothing with
such strange mistakes
The John Smiths exchanged places, when
the Court said, as well it might--'Gcntemen
Smith with you, and therefore had no quorum
Take bnck the indictments to your room.
Attorney General-l think we may proceed
10 business now
| Cuurt-'What is the first cause y
Attorney General-'CoMMoSwEAL Us. JSo
SMITH, for assault and battery with intent to
kill
Court-'Don't make merry with our mscr.
les.
Attorney Generul-'There is the indictment
read it for yourselves
Court-'Continue his case, increase his bal
double his recognizance The name, the
name alone ought to be an indictable offence
Who is his bail =
Attorney General--'John Smith =
Court-'Adjourn the Court =