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The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-24
THE PEOPLE MOVING.
WING MASS MEETING AT ELKToN, MD.

WING MASS$MEETING AT ELKTON, MD
The first State Wing Mass Meeting was held
on Thursday, the Odd inst, at Elkton, Md. We
are informed that large concourse of persons
variously estimated at from 5000 to 700O-was
in attendance from different parts of the State,
among whom was a delegation from this city.
We have conversed with several gentlemen who
were preseHt, who regard this meeting as one of
the largest and most enthusiastic that has taken
place since the commencement of the present po-
tical campaign. In addition to the Wings in
attendance from different parts of the State of
Maryland delegation present from the
county Of Chester, Pa, and also quite large one
from Delaware. The meeting would unquestion-
ably have been much larger, but for the threat
enng appearance which the weather wore
throughout the day.
A portion of the Wings in attendance from this
city, went up in the steamboat the evening be-
fore, reaching Eikton at an early hour in the
morning. Another portion left here at O'Clock
on Thursday morning, in an extra train of cars,
accompanied by the Independent Blues Band,
arriving at Elkton at near II o'clock. Upon
their arrival at the depot, salute was fired, and
they were conducted through the town and thence
to the place of meeting, which was large enclo-
sure in the vicinity of the depot.
The meeting was organized by the appointment
of the following officers:
PARLIAMENTARY Henderson, Esq, of Cecil
county.
Vice Presidents,--Wilam lIclmsey, Esq, Of
Queen Anne's; SamL. E. Briscoe Esq, of Kent
and Col. Jacob Michael, of Hartford county
Secretaries.-Wi lillian F. Turner, Esq, of Iar-
ford county DR.. F. G. Dunbar, of Kent; w. J..
Gibson, Esq, of Queen Anne's county.
James B. Ricaud, Esq, one of the Wing Elec-
toral candidates, was then introduced, and made
an eloquent and able address upon the tariff, the
abuse of the veto power, and the distribution of
the public lands. He was followed by Henry E.
Wright, Esq, the Wing E ectoral candidate for
the Fifth District.
The next speaker was A. W. Bradford, Esq
the Electoral candidate for the Fourth District.
His remarks, like those of the gentlemen who
preceded him, were able, eloquent, and to the
purpose. All the speakers were received with
the strongest demonstrations of enthusiastic feel
ing
Upon the conclusion of the address of Mr.. Brad
ford the Wings in attendance IRON this city were
summoned to the cars, and left the spot with much
regret, as it was understood that several dstin-
guished friends Of the cause proposed to address
the meeting between that time and the hour of
adjournment Baltimore American.
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W A S SHIN G TO N.
SATURDAY EVENING, AUG. "a, 1914
THE EXTRA SESSION.

We expressed the opinion, some days ago, that
the rumor of an extra session had been put forth
for the purpose of ascertaining public opinion,
and that such measure was In contemplation by
the President and Cabinet. We have since seen
no cause to change our opinion. Tylers with
drawal from the Presidential contest may have
been only preliminary step, in order to give an
air of disinterestedness to the project. The Spec.
tator of yesterday, paper in the confidence OF
Mr.. Calhoun, if not of the President, copies an
article from the New York Standard strongly re-
commencing an extra session for the purpose of
settling the Texas question. The Spectator
makes no comment upon the article, from which
it is fair to infer that the editor, if not Mr. Cal.
houn, approves it.
The following extract from the article clearly
shows the dshonorable and base use which the
Locofocos expect TO make of the Texas humbug !:
"The question of annexation is, and must be,
an important issue in the present Presidential
contest! and the sooner the people of this coun-
try know who are their domestic and foreign ene-
mics, the better"
Notwithstanding the confident expectation
which the Locofocos indulge of turning Texas to
account in the Presidential election, we predic,
they will be as signally baked as was Tyler and
Calhoun, whom they have bought out.
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WELL DONE OLD HUNTERDON-5,O 600
IN COUNCIL!
Correspondence of the Newark Daily Advertiser.

CLINTON, August 20, 1874.
Never was there so large gathering of Wings
in Ilunerdon county as met at Clinton to-day.
One thousand and three vehicles Several of which
were drawn by 8, others by 6, and very large
number by 4 horses,) were counted as they came
into the village, besides hundreds on horseback.
At least 5000 people were there from the noun
talns and the valleys.
The beautiful ladies', too (Hcaven bless them y
turned out by hundreds: six large four-horse
wagons were filled with smiling faces, and when
they left i'll the evening, singing most enchanting
ly, the cheering OF the farmers young and old, as
they greeted these best gifts OF God to man made
the weikin ring 1t was proud day for every
true Wing: it proved that the hard handed, hon
ess- hearted yeomanry of IIunterdon and Warren
stood side bv side with the industrious mechanics
to protect American Industry and to prevent the
annexation OF slave territory to our glorious
Uuion
Excellent speeches we're made by Messrs Sum-
merbell and iced Of the Empire Stale and Hon,
Joseph L. w bite, OF the city of New York (for.
merry M. G. Of Indiana) held the immense assem-
blage in breathess attention for an hour and
half while he discussed clearly and forcibly the
advau ages of the Protective system both to the
Farmer aud the Mechanic, and the deep Injustice
OF the Annexation Of Texas. His speech was
one OF the best | have heard, aud lis effect on
our opponents, whom he particularly addressed,
will be seen III November next. Mr.. Van Dyke,
of New Brunswick, gained fresh laures by lucid,
argumenlative, and appropriate speech
The Somervle Glee Club noble band of
Wings, came here in fine style with six beautiful
grays, and added greatly to the interest of the
meeting by several choice original songs com
posed by member OF the club. Every one
seemed pleased and the meeting made an impress
sion long to be remembered by the Wings Of
llunerdon and Warren, and, ] have good reason
~ believe by The Democrats TOO.
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SADLY DISAPPOINTED.

The Madisonian said, the day after publishing
MIR. Tyler's withdrawal apo|ogeticaly for the
Globe, that that paper had not noticed the as
founding fact, because it had gone to press before
the Madisonian issued. Well, the next
Globe was issued without making any allusion to
the Captains letter; and on the third day, the
Globe contains severe attack upon the Presi-
dent and his motives! The Madisonian's white
flag, which he had shown the Globe, was imme.
diately hauled down, and the war commenced hot
ter than ever. Yet all sides agree that greater
harmony never prevailed in the Democratic ranks.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-24

THE SUB-TREASURY AND ITS EFFECTS.
The York Courier, in summing up the effects
of the Sub-treasury, should it again go into ope'
ration through the election of Mr.. Polk, says:
''-he sum which now hires 100 men would
then hire 1873.
The sum which buys rs horses would then
buy 80.
The sum which buys 60 barrels Of -four would
then buy So
The sum which buys so yards broadcloth
would then buy 40.
The sum which buys IL hats would then
buy IS
And the same effect woul' be seen in every
article which the man who lives upon his money
has to buy. The money in the hands of John
Jacob Astor, of all the capitalists in the country,
and Of all the officeholders, would buy one-lhird
more articles than it will now. These men
would be made one-third RICHER than they are
at present How are laboring men, American
producers, 10 be affected In manner precise
ly the reverse
The laborer who now earns $3.50 per year
would then earn 500
The halter who makes $1,000 per year would
make 81 900.
The weaver who earns IS per week would
earn S. 75
The blacksmith who earns SIS per month
would earn $40.
The carpenter who earns $l2 per month
would earn So.
The wheat which brings 90 cents per bushel
would bring 60.
The corn now worth so cents would bring 81
The beef now worth So would then bring 49,
The pork now worth 50 would bring So
The c4rt man who earns $12 per week would
earn IS.
The laboring men in America would thus lose
one third of their present earnings, through The
contr ction of the currency which would follow
the adoption of the Sub-treasury"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-24

The DAILY CHRISTIAN WoRLD."-A new
daily paper, with this title, has just been COM
menced in Philadelphia. 1t is large neatly
printed Sheet sells for two cents per number, and
is devoted to the support of common Christianity.
1t is edited by the Rev. T. HI. Stockton. 1t is put
forth as an experiment, and will be greatly i'm
proved, if it should be patronized.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-24
KENTUCKY.

The Louisville Journal gives the total of the
vote for Governor and Lieut.. Governor in 90
countes--sl official, and IL unofficial. as follows
Owsley's majority in 9Scounties, ASH. Dixon's
majority in S5 counties, Ills.
So far as ascertained the Legislature stands
House, 66 Wings and % Democrats, leaving 5 to
be heard from. The Senate is complete, only
one fourth to be elected this year with three va
cances. The Wings have chosen 10 and the
Democrats g.
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CHANGES IN POLITICS.

1t will be recollected that few days ago we
stated we were authorizedto pronounce the pub
LEGATION in the Baltimore Republican, in reference
to changes at Sandy Spring, ISLANDER. We find
IN the Baltimore American of this morning the
following on the same subject. The American
says " The letter in question was received some
days since, and its insertion was deferred in order
that the paper in which the fabrication appeared
might have the opportunity of being the first to
publish it, but the letter not having appeared there
we give it, as follows:
SANDY Spring, Montgomery CO., Md,
-a August 10th, 1874. {
Some kind friend has sent me the Republican
and Argus of Wednesday evening, August 18th,
in which find my name among others as sece-
der from our glorious cause.
Not feeling willing that SO base fabrication
should 60 uncontradicted for moment, have
sent the within to the Editors of that sheet. but
not expecting any justice from them, | have
thought it advisable to enclose it 10 yon and
should the Argus not publish, you will please have
1T inserted in the Americana. e. the letter in the
Argus, and this, our reply. BY doing so you will
confer favor on Il aE
Yours with much respect,
.amaea ~ RICHARD L. BENTLEY.
-r. a. @f SANDY SPRING, Nd,
Ini4 .a@e August 18th, 1874.
Messrs. Editors Of The Republican and Argus:
You have allowed yourselves to be most shame
fully imposed upon by writer in your paper of
August 18th, who signs himself B. G. W., and
who publishes us as seceders from the Wing
ranks at this place. -
We assert most positively and emphatcally that
u the SAID communication was not intended as
noaA oy me writer when he penned il, that
more deliberate wilful and nefarions lie was never
printed even IN Locofoco sheet, and is in strict
consenance with the system that is now being
carried on OF publishing such changes without
the shadow OF foundation upon which to base
them. -
most assuredly vote for Clay, FreIinohnvsen ,nd
Pratt, at the coming elections. '''
On behalf of the said lie,
.--.-----..-.. r. T. BENTLEY
rs- A. GILprv.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-24

REPoRPED FIRE AT MACON, GA.-A slip from
the office Of the Charleston Courier, dated the
2lst instant, says-"We learn from passenger
in the steamer J. Stone, that gentleman arrived
at Savannah on Tuesday afternoon, from Macon,
stated that about twenty houses, in the CONNER
cial portion of Macon, were destroyed by fire on
Monday night last"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-24

SNUe AT LAST --Deazon Smith, the most de-
vout worshpper of John Tyler in the country,
has got berth in the New York Customhouse
worth $4,000. Delazon is the man that said
that Tyler could get the vote Of Ohio by $4,000
rate of one dollar for each 25 lies. Delazon
would become richer than John Jacob nslor. if
could sell all his lies at the same prce.-Iur.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-24
ANOTHER WING GATHERING IN NEW
Jersey. -
Correspondence of the N. Y. Tribune.

Correspondents OF The ~ 7. Tribune.
PoMProN, N. J. Aug. 81.
We have had a tremendous gathering OF Wings
to-day, from all the neighboring counties, in our
usually quiet village. Between 600 and 1000
wagons, some of them carrying dozens, encamped
in an open field, and satisfied us that the right
spirit is aroused. ] will not attempt 10 describe
the thousand banners and devices of our friends
or estimate the numbers present. It is enough
that in lS40 we did not have quarter as many
al our mass meeting.
The multitude were addressed BY II. NJ. Par
sons, Esq of your ciy--by G. Whepley and c.
Parker, Esqs., of New Jersey-by ]. Gedney
Esq, of Goshen, N. Y.-by WIN. Van Wagner,
and others. We don't intend to relax our excr-
tions, and the fire is too we'll kindled to 90 out.
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MBLERs.-A letter from Saratoga, saws !:
We have here just now large class of known
gamblers and blacklegs, but you never meet them
in the drawing or ball room. They can enjoy the
grounds and the good things of the table, but they
must not intrude beyond their own circle"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-24

The ILLINOIS LoAN.-The New York Repub-
lie says that the long negotiation which has
been going on between the State of Illinois and
Its foreign creditors, has resulted in favor Of the
desired loan, provided, at the coming session, a
tax is levied and collected for the payment Of the
interest on the improvement debt.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-24

HEALTH OF New ORLEANs.-The Pcayune Of
the 18th instant for the information Of the
thousands of citizens abroad, states that the
weather is still hot and dry, and the health of the
city remarkably good. The river also continues
high, and this circumstance, combined with the
lateness of the season, induces many to believe
that the epidemic will not visit them this wear.
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INDIANA.

A circular, signed by the State Wing Central
Committee, gives the following result OF the cleo
ton Senate, tie. House, So Wings and 45
Demonstrating majority on joint ballot TO-,
just the reverse of what it was last year.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-24

A London paper states that several officers
and searnen who recently returned to Glasgow
from Africa, whittier they had gone for guano,
brought home large quantities OF glttering sand,
expecting that il would contain gold dust, but it
was found TO be of no value
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MISSOURI.

The House of Representatives, SO far as heard
from, stands 44Whigs, % "Hards," and "Softs."
Twenty-four counties to be heard from. The st.
Louis Republican contains returns for Governor
from 81 counties, which place Edwards Denton
Loco) 1869 ahead,
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The Locoocos seem to be still confident that
Mr.. Polk can be elected, We think we can ex
plain The ground OF their confidence. Having es .
tablished the principle in their Baltimore Conven-
ton that mInorltcs shall govern maorties, they
think that Mr.. Polk, as he will fail 100000 votes
behind Mr.. Clay in November, will be esttled TO
the Presidential chair of course.-Lou. Jour.
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AMERICAN HEMP.-About 500 bales dew rot ed
henD has been sold III New York for shiplncn; TO
England at 800 per ton--freighl 4 The better
qualities have advanced $40 per ION, and lie III
icrior qualities s., and holders firm. The present
crop in Kentucky is represented as short OF an
average.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-24

ANOTHER OUTRAGE.-The St. Louis RepubIl.
can states that in Madison county, Mo-, at lie
laie election, the county court ordered that the
polls should be kept open only one day, but that
the mob, who had been engaged in hanging Smith,
appeared on the second day, and insisted the polls
should be re-opened, which was done,
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II is said that Mr.. Willis will realize from, ,ho
sale OF his Pencillings by the WAY" as las,
published, over $4,000 ''''
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We have learned, with deep pain, that the son
of the Hon. Thomas G. Pratt, the Wing candidate
for Governor of Maryland, died in this city this
morning. This interesting child was in his eighth
year, and arrived in this city about two weeks
ago with his father and mother on their way to
the Berkeley Springs. On their arrival here, the
child was taken i'll, and after most distressing
sickness of thirteen days, this morning gave up
its spirit to Heaven, and its body ceased from suf-
fering. Neither the tenderest care ncr the best
medical skill could avail, or it would have been
saved to cheer the hearts of its parents.
II is scarcely necessary for us to say that this
deep affection, which has overwhelmed the mother
with grief and stricken the heart of the father
with new sorrow, will entirely preclude Mr. Pratt
from appearing at any of the public meetings that
may be held between this and the day Of the cleo
ton, or taking any further active part in the
vass for Governor. For two weeks be has never
been from the side of his dying child--and those
who understand what il is to feel as father and
husband--as indeed what man does not !-wlll
know that he has now other dulles to pei FORM
lhls notice, We are sure, will be sufficient to ex-
cuse Mr.. Pratt's non-attendance at the public
meetings where he was expected, and will ac-
count for his taking further part in the canvass
for Governor--BaL. Pat.
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The weekly average number of deaths in
London, for the last five years, has been Lie
hundred.
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STATE ELECTION RETURNS.
NORTH CAROLINA.

The unofficial returns from all the counties in
North Carolina make Grahams majority 1926.
Legislature. Legislature, so far as heard
from, is divided as follows
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IMPORTANT ARREST OF A RIoTER.-The arrest
of rioters concerned in the recent mobs in Phila-
delphia, still goes on. The papers notice the ar
rest of a man named Abraham Long, charged on
his own confession principal in the recent
mobs. One of the witnesses testified to Longs
admissions as follows:
I'VE were waiting (sad Long, for them on
Monday night. We had ten cannon ready for
them, if the soldiers had come down-ail we want
ed was to get the soldiers stationed on Christian
street. He (Long) swore that they had nine
kegs of powder, and three batteaux at Christian
street wharf, and would have brought them up the
common sewer, and blown the soldiers to bill
Says |, what was your intention then 2 Why
says he, our intention was to set fire to the city
IN several parts, and some of the BRIDGES"
After the examination of the witnesses had
concluded, Long was committed TO MoyameDsing
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5,60o,Ooo
$6,0S0,O0O
1880
Total Of goods s
Import oCspecie for the same time
otal Of imports
$6,127,5OO

The proceeds of FIVE foreign vessels, all sup
posed 10 have large cargoes of dutiable goods,
will be added TO this amount during this and
the coming week. 1t would not be surprising if
the revenue in the United States from customs
alone during the calendar year January |, 1914,
ull LIST January, 1S45,) should reach thirty mil
lions of dollars.-N Y. ErpreSS
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REVENUE IT New YoRK-The amount Of du-
ties collected at this port, from the lst Of August
to the 10Th, was two millions two hundred and
forty thousand dollars $2,240O00
During the same period the value Of
dutiable goods was five millions
and six hundred thousand dollars 5600,O 900
Free goods, during the same period
four hundred and eighty thousand
dollars 100000
Total Of goods -$6,OSOOOO
Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1844-10-19

ipcide, in tboSa 1bf Jahn Eandoph itab'o to
aa.in.y calebra ted and 50 just and hono
the FAM 4fenry Ciay that have deemed is
worthy Of bsta served placed before public
is known personal relations hsiyaen these
nsa5tsrs o kudcs character,
fortunately II is equally well known, that
politicians rnbv arrayed against each other
the oppnsltiona Mr.. Randolph times assuming the
siruens character, rs in i5i2-l3prevoss and do
ring tho hsi Mr. Clay Secretary Stac.
And vet, tho 9 public address made by Mr. Ran
doph the ped speech in the county Of Buckny
hamdlng tie rndeney Of that fearful struggle between
oil S.u.h larona the Federal Government,
Given is country IN the horrors OF civil AND led
the Of tho coafesieracy--and when every
palrac watched the progress OF win tie deep
socitudstf oFpotiaits occIffe! which iat gentle
aened himself do Justice the character of his
great and distinguished opponent In the OF his
speech he is reported 10 have said:
"Gen,ienen,I pm filed siih the gloomy apprc-
hensioas fa II .e Of he slaan canno,
h-s deep s>an penetrated will, ire danga
which threatens It's existence. II Madison
filed the Executive chair he nigh. be buiiied
COMPROMISE. II Monroe was IN power, he might he
81 n,o adjustment Of this difficulty. Bat jackson
obstinate. head strong. md fond Of fight, fear
II open rupture II 80. Union gnn
fhen pausing a raising hs foyer mat
epph1:ic peculiar his action i speaker, ana
seeming as it were to breathe more freely he conau ed
.inere : man. and IN only, this
Uuon That ia HENRY CLAY. | know e
the Pn.erl believe ha will hs found 20 have the patriot,
ism aud frnacss eI mi to the occasion"
Shortly aflrr this, NJ. Randolph proceeded ,hreugh
Wasrngt Philadelphia, where in the of few
died 10 arrived in the former city after
cnnPro.nIsa bill had passed Deeply impressed with the
great and valuable sersce whi-h NJ. Clay mad
dered country, he had himself conveyed Senate
chninDer then plainly exhibiting in hs face and APP
The OF that fatal disease which he
50 soon 10 fall victim. where these brilliant rival
prs and poasaY ftel iavorises OF Nature for
last ,ttnc "A Mr Clay approached t, salute him. Mr.
Randolph said:
.',Tr CIav. yoJ perceive I am dying. Yes sir | am
dying ;aank God, strength enough vet LEI, to
so my po'r acknowledgements FOR having saved
Uni1n,
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Illegal yO.EaI,,.

The Washington Standard says that + r. Blair, the Cd
i,or of le Globe, election IN hi- State, vocd
in Montgomery county, Md II states flrae ha, I,ar
~, long since ran AZ a candidate fl cty Office IN
Washington The foI,owin. il ParegripI Of the Stani-
nrd'- article:
NJ B1is claims ftfm out IL Montgomery c1u1-
IT, ste3 il. SO during Ihe ptts, bi: lai
urs with his voting in VI tytani election! IL ia
citzen of .hs city, ijge- ac5s AL - 50 nrtimes CAN'T
p'Ite hcrc Hni uil baH!inS ut the
p u,-4, tlt1f-r Ms t1ns aul tn1cs ~ I've Globe
asa1s: .'rhs pipelagf.' IN Na7Flaui hn dlheraA'y