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Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01

ters In reference to my opinions on the subject Of
the tariff, and among others yours of the 30,h ul-
timo. My opinions on this subject have been
given to the public. They are to DO found in my
public acts, and in the public discussions in which
have participated.
am i'm favor of tariff for revenue, such a one
as will yield sufficient amount to the Treasury
TO deiray the expenses Of the Government eco
nomicaly administered. In adjusting the details
OF revenue tariff, have heretofore sanctioned
such moderate discriminating duties as would
produce the amount of revenue needed, and at the
same time afford reasonable incidental protection
to our home industry; am opposed to tariff for
protection merely, and not for revenue.
Acting upon these general principles, it is we'll
known that gave my support to the policy OF
General Jackson's administration on this subject.
voted against the tariff act of 1928. voted for
the act OF 1882, which contained notifications OF
some OF the Objectionable provisions of the act OF
1898. AS a member Of the committee Of ways
and means Of the House of Representatives,
gave my assent TO bill reported by that Com.
mittee In December, 1882, making further modi-
fcations of the act of 1928, and making also dis
examinations in the imposition of the duties which
perseded by the bill commonly called the Com
| promise Bill, for which voted.
In my judgment it is the duty of the rovern
ment 10 extend, as far as il may be practicable tc
do so, by its revenue laws and all other means
within its power fair and just protection to all III,
great interests of the whole Union, embracing
agriculture, manufactures, and the mechanic arts
commerce, and navigation. | heartily approy,
the resolutions this subject, passed by the De
mocratic National Convention lately assemble,
at Baltimore. am, with great respect,
| Dear sir. your ob't serv't
JAMES X. POLK.
| John X. Kane, Esq. Philadelphia.
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PRESIDENT TYLER AND PRESIDENT SANTA
ANNA

There appears to be some discrepancy between
the statements made by MIR. Thompson to Santa
Anna, according TO the account of the latter, and
the language of Mr.. Green, acting as Charge for
the U. States at Mexico. Santa Anna declares
! that Mr. Thompson, in behalfofthe Government of
me United States, acknowledged the rights of
| MEXICO over Texas, and offered pecuniary 6 in.
demnIty for release Of the same.
correspondence is just published between
| MIR. Green and nj. dc Bocaregra in which the
| former says:
"The President Of the said States has also di.
rected the undersigned 10 assure the Government
oil Mexico that his desire is TO arrange all the
questions between the two countries, which ema-
nate from said treaty, or from any other cause i'm
manner the most liberal and satisfactory, inclu-
ding the question Of boundary. That the Presi.
dent OF the United States would duly appreciate
the concurrence Of Mexico in the step, for, aside
Tor It's respect for Mexico, and for its lively de-
sire that both countries may continue their friend
| ly relations, lie COULD NOT CONSENT THAT MEA-
SURE WHICH HE BELIEVES CAN INVOLVE THE sEcu-
RITY OF THE Union, SHOULD DEPEND ON THE CON-
tingency of PREVIOUSLY OBTAINING THE
| CONSENT OF MEXICO.''
| Mr. Green, finding that NJ de Bocaneora had
misunderstood or misstated the passage above
| quoted, writes again Immediately to set him
| right, and says s. the undersigned would much
regret to entertain belief that NJ. de Bocanegra
could wiliully desire 10 misconstrue his meaning.
The Government of the United States, in direct
Ing this communication 10 Mexico, did mot admit,
directly or indirectly, that AericO ,cas the hgiti-
maze Supe'7" Of Teas, nor that il merited, as
sum- any explanations dpolOgy."
! Itwould seem from these facts that Santa Anna
either misunderstood Mr.. Thompson's propos~
tons, or that Mr.. Green and Mr.. Thompson have
made conflicting statements. The truth will
doubtless appear In good time.-Bah. american.
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GRAND PROCESSION AT LOUISVILLE

The Wings of the Banner City have had another
grand and novel procession, which, from all &C.
counts, must have exceeded all others in its en-.
thuslasm and imposing splendor. procession,
bearing over two thousand banners and trans.
parencies, and several hundred fambeaus-which
shed blaze of soft light along the whole line
of march like"the radiance of hundred full
moons'-a large and beautiful balloon, inscribed
with the name of HENRY CLAY, floating high
over their heads, and rockets blazing into tbs
heavens, accompanied with music and song, must
nave been gorgeous and magnificent beyond des-
crip,ion. The Louisville Journal, in attempting
TO describe it, says that sin length breadth, num-
bers, enthusiasm, beauty, and grandeur, it was
never surpassed, if equalled in this or any other,
country-n this or any other age"
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n A WN IN ON So
THURSDAY, AUGUST /, 1914.
FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES,
HENRY CLAY, OF KENTUCKY.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
FRELINGHUYSEN, OF N. Y
WING ELECTORS FOR VIRGINIA.

Dist. ROBERT II. WHITFIELD, of Isle of Wight
+" JOHN +. SHELL, of Brunswick.
" HENRY p. IRVING, of Cumberland.
" JOSEPH X. IRVING, Of Amherst.
&c 5GEORGE IL. GILMER, of Pittsylvania.
." 6 VALENTlNE w .SOUTHALL, of Albcmarlc
4" JOHN JANNEY, of Loudoun.
" EDWARD L. TAHOE, OF King George.
4" RALEIGH Il. DANIEL, of Richmond City.
" 10 MOREAU BOWERS, OF Williamsburg
% IL ANDREW HUNTER, of Jefferson,
&c II ALEXANDER H. IL. STUART, of Augusta.
&c 10 WILLIAM ID. PRESTON, of Montgomery
&c IA ANDREW S. FULTON, of Wythc,
&c Is ALLEN T. CAPERTON, Of Monroe.
&c 10 AUGUSTINE J. SMITH, Of Harrison.
% II JAMES Nj. STEPHENSON, of Tyler.
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The Locofoco papers do not falter i'm their
enceavors to persuade their readers, especial
ly in the Tariff States, that JAMES K Polk is
opposed to any alterations in the present tariff
law. One OF the most bareaced and outrageous
misrepresentation of this character appears in
the Harrisburg Democratic Union. Here i
is:
awe happen to know, and state upon the
authority OF Tennessean with whom we
conversed at Baltimore, near neighbor o!
Col. Polk, that he holds the doctrine of free
trade in unqualified adherence He mere,
has advocated IL, and neUer wiU He is in
favor of judicious revenue tariff, affording
the amPlest incidental protection To .America,
industry. He is the especial friend and adj
Vocate OF the coal anil iron interest, those two
great objects of solicitude with Pennsy lvanians
ana believing Permanence in our laws to he OF
ihcalcula0le value, is OPPOSED TO THE DIS
TURBANcE OF THE EXISTING TARIFF. These
iacts we state upon the very best authority
and caution the Democracy of this great State
against listening to the Misrepresentation OF
the coons."
Now, what says Mr.. Polk in his address TO
the people Of Tennessee in Nav, 1913, which
was intended expressly to make up the issue
between him, free trader, and Mr.. JONES,
his opposing candidate for Governor, who
was tariff man:
81 am opposed 10 The ayiF act of Mc late
congress, considering it to be so highly pro-
tecilve upon some articles as to prohibit their
importation into the country altogether. J
am in Juror Of repeating Mat act, and rcstor-
ing hhc compromise tariff act of .Uarch Cd,
1888; believing as / do that it would produce
more revenue than the present law, and that
The Incidental protection qGorded 6y The t,oen-
ty per cent. duty, especially when this would
be paid in cash, and on the home valuation.
VIII afford Sufficient protection 10 tie ma,,ufac-
Mrers, and ait H,ot Htey ougM 10 desire or to
uh,ch they are eHtitlcd.''
Mr.. Polk, says the Harrisburg paper, " is
opposed to the disturbance of the existing Ia
riff" am opposed TO the tariff act of the
late Congress-" says Mr.. Polk. al am in
favor ofrepcaiiug that act" says NJ. Polk
Which is to be relied upon the HARRISBURG
paper or Mr.. Polk
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MOVEMENTS OF THE DEMOCRACY.

Every intelligent man who was present in
this city at the time when news Of the nomi-
nation Of Mr.. Polk by the Baltimore Conyen-
'tion reached here--and especially every man
who happened to be at the Capitol when the
Telegraph announced that nomination TO the
anxious Democracy there assembled-must
have been witness Of the open indignation of
some, the ilksuppressed moNitication of others,
and the visible discomfort of the whole party,
al SO undreamt OF and untoward choice
Saving only that fraction of the party, who,
devoted to- different but hopeless aspirant
were we'll known to be rcleniesslv hostile to
MIR. VAN buren,, and whose auxiliarics in the
convention, by means OF the t,co-thirdS STRAIT
'ogem, succeeded i'll defeating, at the same time
the will OF tho majority and the nomination Of
that gentleman. Men, however devoted I,
party, will not bear every thing; injury may
be carried beyond the point Of endurance
and as we do not, in our time, expect to SEE
human angels, and especially democratic an
gels, we felt assured that the sense of wrong
though smothered for a time, would, soonc
or later, burst into open flame, In proof O
the soundncss of this expectation, we ask TIT
reader to peruse the annexed article from Ro
chester. Numerous minor indications of re
volt III the ranks of the party have alread,
appeared i'll our columns, but here is a NOV
showing how widespread the disaficc,o
must be; and it is one not less honorable t.
the republican independence of the citizens wh
have thus openly discnthralled themselves
than it is cheering to all patriots who seek tn
public good by the elevation of HENRY CLA
to the Presidency.-.Ndt. Int.
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4 II l. w HIG LICY :,
AS CONDENSED BY MIR. CLAY

i, sound national currency, regulated by the will
and authority OF the Nation.
p An adequate revenue, with fair protection 10 a.
mcrican industry.
g. Just restraints the Executive power, embracing
further restriction on the exercise Of the veto.
L. faithful administration of the public domain, will,
an equitable distribution of the proceeds Of the sales
il among all the States.
o. An honest and economical administration of the
Government, leaving public officers perfect freedom OF
thought and of the right of suffrage but with suitable
strains against improper interference in elections.
D. An amendment of the Constitution, limiting the in
cumbcnt OF the Presidential office 10 single term.
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"VALLEY WHIG."-This is the title of a very
respectable paper just started in Fncastle, by
Messrs. Green James and James Nj. Garner
It's appearance on our table took us somewhat by
surPrlze, having heard nothing of its intended
establishment; but it was none the less well
come, as 1t promises to be valuable auxiliary
to our cause. Our Wing brethren in Botetourt,
we are gratifed to learn from its columns, are
Jealous and active, and will doubtless not suffer
it, Gas its editors must feel assured 10 want for
"the snews of war"
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GREENVILLE CLAY CLUB.
Organized July 90, 1874.
OFFICERS

| OFFICEKS.
Col. VIM. Wilson. President.
Capt. Thos. McCorkle, John A. Tate. Mathew
Pilson, John Merritt, Capt. James Henry, Vice
Presidents.
Robert Logan, Jas. T.. Patton, and r. Turk,
Secretaries.
Capt. VIM. S. Jackson, Treasurer
Committee of Correspondence and invitation
Capt. Thos. McCorkle, John "a. Tate, Samuel
Finley, Col. j. NJ. Lilley, A. II. Hutchinson, Jas
Bumgardner, John Il. Shook. Capt. VIM A. Tate,
John Newton, and X. Turk.
~ Regular meetings On the 3rd Saturday in
each month.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01

The enemies ofthe Wing Tariff say it is all for
the benefit OF the Mechanic and Manufacturer, and
that it gives no protection to the Farmer.-This
Is not The fact.-The thirteen great staples, Cot
ton, Wool, Beef, Pork, Bacon, Lard, Cheese,
Butter, Potatoes. Flour, Wheat, Oats and Hemp,
have an average protection of something like Gfly
per cent. Besides, it secures him bone mar
ket and currency, neither of which could be
preserved under Free Trade system, such as the
Polkies go for.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01

The PHILADELPHIA RIoTs.-Gen. Cadwalader
and Col. Page, the two officers who had com
mand Of the military at the time of the firing on
the mob, have published official statements of the
whole affair. Their course is now sustained by nine
tentis Of the citizens of Philadelphia, and thew
are greeted with the most marked respect whenever
they appear in public. An elegant sword, with
massive gold scabbard, is about 10 be presented
by the citizens TO Gen. Cadwalsder.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01

The Lewisburg Observer gives spirited ac-
count Of political discussion which took place
there on Monday the 22nd, between Messrs.
Stuart, Summers and Preston ON The side of the
Wings, and Messrs. John M. Patton, of Rich
mond, and Jas. NJ. Mason, of Winchester, on the
side of Texas annexation and LocofocoisIn. Mr..
Patton, 1t appears, is not full-blooded Loco, be-
ing influenced in his course chiefly by the Texas
questionable pronounced very handsome eu-
logy the character of Mr.. Clay. The speak
ers being among the ablest and most distinguish
ed OF their respective parties the discussion must
have afforded rare treat to its auditors. The
Wings, especially, we learn from the Observer,
were delighted with it.
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~ The New York Tribune recommends to
the Clay Clubs to have read at their meetings
some good speeches upon any of the important po-
lItcal questions of the day, as a means of giving
increased interest and usefulness to them. The
suggestion is good one.
Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-08-01

TeNNEssEE.--On Thursday the 1lth ultimo,
the Hon. f.. II. Foster and Hon. d. w. Dickin-
son addressed between four and five thousand
persons at barbecue a few miles from WurGrees
borough, in Rutherford county. The feast was
prepared under the auspices of the ladies of the
neighborhood, about eleven hundred of whom
were present,
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we have received an interesting letter from a
gentleman In Nelson county who renounces the
Locoioco party, and sets forth the reasons WHY he
shall support Clay and ro!nghuysen.--Char-
hiteSctAe .HdUOcaic.
GoocHiAND.-We learn from good authority.
mat i}pr gentlemen in this county, (whose names
could be mentioned) who voted for Van Buren, in
$780, have joined the Republican Wing party, and
announced their determination 10 vote for CLAY
and FrcIinghuysen. -DG6id.
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WING ORGANIZATION in AUGUSTA.
CENTRAL CLAY CLUB.
Organized Monday July 90, 1914.
OFFICERS

OFFICERS
Col. James Crawford, President.
Samuel Clarke, LIST Vice President.
Peter Hanger, end do.
Col. +. M'Cuc, 2rd do.
James Craig, 4th do.
John Seawright, 9th do.
Col.Armstrong Rankin, 9th do.
Capt. Henry Sterrtt, 9TH do.
Col. VIM. Wilson, 9Th do.
n. G. Kinney 2secre.aries.
Geo. NJ. Cochran, Treasurer.
ETecutire Commitfec.--Kentcn Harper, Robert
s. Brooke, Hugh w. Sheiiey, William Kinney,
VIM. Frazier.
~ Regular meetings fourth Monday in each
mouth.
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Mr.. SIDNEY CLAY CLUB
Organized on Saturday the Goth July, 1914.
OFFICERS

OFFICERS:
John Seawright, President.
Col. Sam'l. Harnsbarger, and Sam'l. Curry,
Vice Presidents.
John G. McCue and A. b. McCausland, Sec
retarcs.
Robert A. Curry, Treasurer.
Executive Commt,ee-George Seaw right, DR..
f.. G. Norman, j. G.. Roller, John Crawford and
A. Hyde.
Committee fCorrespondence--A.B b. McCaus.
land, George Seawrght, John Yates.
Committee Of Invitation-John Sy.wright, ].
S. Rankin, and Geo. w. Crawford.
Committees of Vigilance and Circulation-the
whole Club.
~ Regular days of meeting the 3rd Saturday
in each month, at O'Clock, +. Nj.
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We learn from the Carlisle Herald, of We'd
nesday last, that, at a meeting held on the Satur.
day previous, Gen. WILLIS FouLKE, who for the
last twenty years has been one of the most distin-
gulshed leaders and active men of the Locofoco
party in that county publicly renowned Polk and
Dallas, and declared his determination to supper.
Clay and Frolnghuysen. No change, Ell!
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NEW HOPE CLAY CLUB.
Organized on Saturday the ooh July, 1874.

OFFICERS:
James Craig, President
Col. q. G. Robertson, LIST Vice President
Capt. S. Crawford, End do.
Jas. NJ. Stout, Sd do.
Robert Guy, Secretary.
Robinson Hanger, Treasurer.
Standing Communicable. J. A. Waddell, Jas
M. Stout, VIM. Whitmore, James Walker, Jas
p. Beard, Henry III. Robertson, G. w. Mowry
~ Regular meetings on the 18th Saturday ir
each month at I2 o'clock, noon.
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FlSHERSV1LLE CLAY CLUB.
OFFICERS.
Col. Franklin McCue, President.
*. ii. Kinney, Secretary.
No other particulars known.1

STILL THEY CoME Gov. FENNER, of Rhode
Island, who was one Of the Vice-Presidents the
Convention which nominated Mr.. Van Buren, in
1910, has declared for Clay and Freinghuysen.
So likewise, have Mr.. Francis, State Sena-
tor, and Mr. Porter, one of the Representatives
in Congress from the same State both of whom
were Van Buren, men in 1910.
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OFFICERS

OFFICERS:
Peter Hanger, President.
N. Massie, DR.. Henry, and Maj. A. Stuart v.
Presidents.
VIM. Withrow, Secretary and Treasurer.
Committee Of Correspondence and Vigilance
ID. S. Young, DR.. Waddell, G. w. Allen, G. B.
Stuart, and w. w. King.
~ Regular meetings on the 3rd Saturday of
each month.
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LOUISIANA.

A letter ofla,e date from gentleman of Louisi.
ana TO the editors of the N. Intelligencer, sayst
"The nomination Of Polk and DALLAS does
not take well here with sugar planters. am
personally acquainted with dozen or more who
supported Van Buren, in 1910 who will not vote
ioI the " Baltimore nominations" or 6 Annexa-
a'lon' but, on the contrary, go for CLAY, Fac
LINGHUYsEN, and The UNITED STATES,
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Mr.. Polk IN TENNgssEE.-The Memphis In
quirer says the nomination Of Mr.. Polk awakens
no responsive thrill in the bosoms Of the Locofoco
party there. "Wthout exception (says that paper)
they are disappointed and number with whom
we have conversed frankly confess that it would
have been better to have done nothing than to
have made such nomination.
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STAUNTON CLAY CLUB.
Organized July 90, 1914.

OFFICERS:
Samuel Clarke, President.
WIN. Kinney and kenton Harper, Vice Presi-
dents.
N. Il. Trout, Secretary.
j. ID. Breckenridge, Treasurer.
IL Regular meetings the Saturday before the
first Monday in each month.
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From the Rochester Democrat Of July 81.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT!
II Meeting Of The Democracy rcho arc opposed
TO tie Extension Of .Saccry.

"A Meeting Of The Democracy rcho are opposed
TO the Extension Of Slaccry.
We invite the attention of our readers 10 the fol-
lowing CALL for public meeting of those who
have heretofore acted with the Locofoco party,
but arc opposed to several of tho recen, acts and
new tests Of tina: party. We are personally ac-
quaned with nearly every gentleman who has
signed this call, and we know them as among the
most respectable and worthy amongst us. The
reasons which they assign for this movement are
sound and conclusive. AS consistent men, we do
not see how they could pursue different course.
Our only surprise is, that hundreds more have not
had the moral frmness TO adopt the same course.
Before the time comes for voting we have no
doubt thousands will assume the same position,
but, TO be efficient, and to have their influence
fully felt, now is the time to act.
We have no wish TO make any lengthy COM
ment upon this call. Nor is it necessary to do
so. Like Mr.. Clay's mouth, it speaks for ITSELF
Its publication will result in good. 1t furnishes
an example worth initiating, and we shall DO dis
appointed if it be not initiated in nne-lenths of
the counties of tie State, and in one-half of the
States in the Union:
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An immense gathering of the Wings was
held at Towards Grove, near Richmond, last
week.-Among the speakers we notice Mr..
Leigh, Mr. Rives, Mr.. Souihall, Mr. Faulkner,
Mr.. Daniel, and Mr. Bolts.
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A letter to the Editors from Natchez, (Miss. !,

under date of July IL, says;
''The river (MississiPpi) is overlooking the
whole Bottom, and must Of course drown all the
stock as well as the crop, and make the country
very sckly this fall. Many persons are now dis.
posed, and are making efforts, to remove their
STOCK but they nave deferred it TO SO late Pc
Rod that they must fail. The river is said to.be
still rising e.'-Nak InL
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VERMoNr.-It would seem from the CaledoniaA
published at Danville, Vermont, that the Loco
party in that State is threatened with almost total
extinction. In one town it speaks of, where hereA
tofore there were but one or two Wings, there il
now not single Loco; and in another, where the
Locos had some $50 votes last year, full ons-haK
refuse TO support Polk and Dallas.
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The Loco papers arc Dragging hard of
changes to their side-not that there is really
any thing in them, but just to keep their spir-,
its up. AMIR s. Fitch wrote to the Richmond
Enquirer some days ago, givngahe names of
some five or SIX Wings in Berkeley county,
who had gone over to them; but we see by
the Winchester and Martinsburg papers that
the story is not true in regard to single one
of them;-they all indignantly contradict H.
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OFFICERS:
Capt. Henry Sterritt, President.
Paul Seig, and j. A. Cochran, V. Presidents.
Robert II. Holland, Secretary,
DR.. Joseph Wilson, Treasurer.
Executive Committee-Maj. G.. II. Lewis, r.
ID. Hill, VIM. A. Hanger, Ephraim Geeding, b.
+. kemper, and Col. w. A. Bell.
~ Regular meetings on the LIST Saturday in
each month.