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3 y .i '...eE EpGEFIEL;DEi: Ii l.'5a. sI.,.
:FeEnaalG Academy.

FHyHE Trustees having released from. his
III engagement the Gentleman WHO had
been chosen as Principal of This Institution for
the ensuing year, again invite applications
from persons desiring the situation. ], is a
very eligible SITUATION, IN every point Of view,
for Female Seminary, and there can be but
little doubt that a. competent teacher would
havealarge and profitable School. TIC Trus.
tees are authorized 10 say ihs, DR.. Johnson,
who has had charge of-tEe School, would be
glad te sell his House and, Lot, which are con.
veniently arranged for, a private residence and
boarding school. The Board will desire to
make an election as eatly as the lst December.
:e,i-'-'- s1 RIG. MAYS, :.
y22N3& t'g M: MINIS, :
'5'si ~ A. B. ADDISON, ) 8
JOHN S,JETER,ss s
N. L. GRIFFIN. !"
e Oct. 30 l5'..'3 .'i 81 80 ;..$s 40
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CAMDEN Nov. 13.
Cotton.-There has been very little offering
during the past week. The news BY the Hi
hernia has corrected prices in Charleston. but
it is doubtfuIifit will have a corresponding ef.
-ct ilsre We still quote 4 10 cents.
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.Look .EI,e,nley fol. Eea.eelkegs. Z; p y J . !,

"A Ii Persons indebted to the subscriber,.bY
IA Note or otherwise. which may fall due on
the Itst January, 1916 are earnestly requested
TO make arrangements.to settle the,same, Be.
ing in debt myself Lam compelled ia collecs;
what is justly owing me, ito enable me 10 pay
what Lowe. 4 hope alliwill take due notice
hereof, and act accordingly. 81
THOhfASiB. REESE.
Nov. 6 At al
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5@#4srE o. g s4as5 =
Wool Cards Brass Bound Buckets
p TUd n p h s % Rmss RIs Iopos oes
Mills Wagon Boxes Saddle Irons WingIow Glass snrcb Pistols
lbs BEES which the
EdsefeM Advertiser copy-iamburg Journal
21Sdd- - IF
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NdsTldyE.

NWILL be sold at AbbeviIlo Court House,
w on the FIRST. MONDAY IN DECEMBER
next, ,cuhom any Kind of 5reserys all that rract
ofland, well known ds WRITE MAEL.
The place is so well known, we deem Ii un.
necessary TO give any further description OF,
1t than TO state, that The said place contains
1000 Acres, 400
OF which is still uncleared. On the place is 4
large and commodous Dwelling. and fine Store
House, which is good stand for business, md
every necessary out-building, and all in Food
repair ..,...,...5 - j. -. ~; -;
Terms,-Ohe half in cash. the balance OF, a
credit of one and two years, with interest FROM
the day OF sale. Further particulars made
known on the day Of sale. 80
Oct. 80 -E..;5 st ;.s'l.sf.. 40 s.+s
GThe Charleston Mercury. and Edsefeld
Advertiser, will give The above three Insertions,
andforYard their account to this office. sE Ban.
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Commercial.
HAHaune. Nov. I3.

I.a.,. i...ee.8 HAMBURG; Nov. Is.
Cotton.--On Friday, Saturday and Monday.
there was but a small quantity arrived, Until
Saturday evening our last weeks quolntiors
remained stead sbnt aimee that time the market
hus become dull IN large quahiity arrived on
Tuesday evening anil this morning, but pur.
cbasers appear unwilling to bay unless at a re.
>ducuon Of from a ITO &c from previous quota
tons, The adyices b, the Hibernia, although
apparently more favorable, has had a tendency
10 depress the market. Our RECOMMENDATIONS
are:-ofdinary, Al cents ismiddling fair S !;
fine 81, and an extra quality may bring 81.
Old a to5c. so 80
Flour There is butN small quantity 81; ca.
nal in market. Several loads.uf ,Conniry, have
been received this week, and are retailing at
quotations. &. - .ss.tt.sf ss5sS Z
FaEroRrs.-For cotton, to Charleston. by
railroad, as cts. per bale. To Savannah so
cents per bale. The river stll continues too
low for steam navigation. Republican.
AUGUSTA, Nov 16,
CoTToH.-We quote this article at 81 a54
cents. 0urhighest quotation can only he OBJ
tanned for superior article in squuIebales;; in
round bales tho beet will not bring more Than
So 10 54c. The principal sales are at from4
20 sc. Our stock is increasing, owing princi:
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Office.

A IL persons having any demands, against
"A ths esstatstof William Robertson, Sr.'de.
,ceased!afe requested to present them BY the
25th Decenber,as the estate will be distributed
immediately thereafter. 9iss
GEORGE ROBERTSON, Executor.
September 4, 3m" ~ = 32
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A New FASHIONED MArTREss.-We so.
jouined lately at the house Of a country friend
We were treated TO the mos, comfortable
mattress it has ever been our good fortune to
encounter. At first we thought itwas fatigue
which had converted an ordinary couci into q
",hrice driven bed of down." but we sooE
found that there was most comfortable pecu-
liariarity about the bed itself, and upon inquiry
we found thar we had been lying upon mat
-tress consisting of eight or ten blankets quilted
together and encased in linen cover; this
mattress rested upon an ordinary feather bed.
This bybrd between feather bed and mat
tress, secures all the softness of the one and
all the leveness of the other, Moreover,
il is an excellent mode Of disposing Of the ba,l.
kels during the summer. We warrant he who
tries it, never buys Spothcr hair Mattress
Southern Planter.
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" ,t.s EE,
Notice.

asAIl persons indebted TO the Estatei of vii.
liam w. ConrSeyi deceased, are rreqieatedt to
make immediate payment and those having de
,mands, to present them duly attested in the
time prescribed by law. g .izs,i f[pi.2.t p
JOHN HILL, ddm'r.a
Nov 6 llii I;!l54l If
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..T0fScce..

..s,g. Notice. j s.3 af .ai
A LII persons indebledriS C. j. Glover,
IA by contract with Greenville Hoid. are
earnestly requested to come forward and
settle the same, as the businessis discpn-
tinued.; lthink settlement due fr6m all
concerned. .3n aRnsss
P..S. The books an1s accounts will be
found with Mr.. G. HoRD, at The old stand,
who is authorized 10 settle as heretofore
i@ Nov. 13 80 o.a a.if f.a.f4s AZ 2
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Nov.H0
Greenwood Academies.

gNyHE Trustees of the Greenwood Academies
Il announce to The community al large that
the exercises of these Institutions will com.
nence ON the First Monday of January next.
The Female School will be under the instruc.
ton of The Misses Louisa and SARAH RICHARD.
sos. The former lady is the present incnm.
bent, the latter recently taught at EdgefieId
Court House, where she is favorably Know,
as competent instructess Miss Mc,;;n,Ty
will continue in chnrge oftlie Musical De-.
purtment. The Male DepaStmen Mt will he
taught by Mr.. JAMES II GiLrs, The presen, in.
structor. who has the experience of eight wears
in teaching.
Reconsideration Of the pressure Of the times.
the rates o. tuition has been reduced, and are
as follows;
TERMS.
Per Session of FiUc Months.
Orthography, Reading. Writing, Pri.
mary Geography and Arithmetic, Sc 90
The above with Geography, Child's
First and Second Book Of History,
Gnod's Book Of Nature and History
of U. S. = i.-.lFl II 90
The above with English Grammar,
Miss Swift's Philosophy, and Com
position, S12 90
The above with Natural, Mental and
Moral Philosophy, Chemistry. Nat.
ural History, Botany, Ancient His
tory, Logic, Criticism, Buffers Anal.
ogy, Algebra, Geometry, &c, IS 90
The Frech Language will be taught at
an extra charge, 6 90
Instruction in Music on the Piano. 90 90
For the use of the Piano, 2 OO
Mathematics, the Latin and Greek
Languages, in, the male department. 16 90
For Contingencies, so
Board may be obtained from Z to So per
month.
The Trustees have also made arrangements
to procure stated Preaching in the Chapel, and
will re.organize the Sunday School, Which has
an excellent library of suitable books.
F.. r. CALHOUN.
A. WALLER,
w. BLAKE,
G. w. CURTISS,
iI& NJ. M.HACKETT, IS
~ 8. CREWS,
T.. CHEATHAM.
Nov. I3 ~ eowu 42
Democratic Re. Annexation Ticket.
FOR PRESIDENT.
JAMES X. POLK. of Tennessee.
u ..s.-5isir FOR VICE PREsipENT.--.a-'-' f'''
GEORGE NJ y DALLAS. of Penn.
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xtroprieiy in eieyating the presiding officer Of
the State Agricultural Society, formed excu-
sively for the promotion of the highest interests
Of the State, to the office of lis chief executive
Magistrate, where he will possess more emphai
ically The means and facilities of fostering the
paramount cmploymento of her citizens. Does
it not strike every mind that in persuins this
course. there will be a peculiar fitness ofthings,
e feicilous adaptation of Ineansfto the accom-
plishmeut Of an Important end n harmony OF
purpose, with The ugency by which it can be
inost effectuaIly obtainedi And will thu Le-
gislature disregard these obviously imposing
nnd moral considerations Will its members
be ihttindfui ofthe long and important servi.
ces of Mr.. SEABRooK in the cause ofite State1
: trust not. The friends of agriculture have
II right, under existing circumstances, 10 ex-
peel the elevation of this gentleman to the Office
nf GOVERNOR, and am sure that they will
be grievously disappointed, if Their expectations
should be defeated.
I recolect no period 10 the history of the
country for the last thirty years, when the de-
pressed condition of the agricultural commune
", so imperiously called for economy and re-
form in every department OF public admlnstra-
ton. sFrugality. economy and industry with
plain and transformations habits are most EN-.
phaucaiiy ueuiauueu ny uit u'seobaS tug Suins
p plexion of tile times; and he is not good citi
zen, or true patriot, who refuses 10 give his
coun,enance aud example towards the encour.
asement Of these plain but salntary duties
Reform to be effeclual aud permanent, must
begin with the higher ordersof society, among
the officers aud dignatories of the Stale. When
they sci 80 worthy IN example, the hope may
be reasonably entertained, that It's influence
will gradually pe,vade the different classes Of
the community. down to the humble walks Of
life. regard the election of Mr.. SEABRooK
as an important step towards the accomplish.
men, Of these objects, hGRICOLA.
- We concur n opinion with the author Of
the above communicalion.-Ed. Adv.l
The South Carolinian is requested to copy.
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.7REiaaeI a.oaxa. FOG Q,s

a., Ill Persons indebted To- the slibscriBeI.
IA either by Note or open accounts, ,arefes.
'pectfnlly requested TO caN and see me, z and
iork over some Of the needtfut, as Ilyishlto pay
some Of my o,oa debts, and will be necessa ~
for me TO do o.to collect first what's owing
To me. Many Of The Notes are two, three and
four years old. Longer indulgence will NOT:
be given: ~
- IESsEsM. COGBURN;; !;
Nov. 6 III. st a. ~ sss'S;s:
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Selling off at Cost,

HHY H E. Subscribers having determined to
IL bring their business to a close by the Is.
of January next. will sell their present stock
Of Dry Goods, Hardware, CIockery, &C.. at
Cost ngllsst
- We would also say to those indebted 10 MS
by note or account, due lst of January 1913
and a44, that they must come forward and pay
up 81 si FRAZIER & ADDISON.
:" Nov. 20 80 :1',;h 49, At 43
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SUGARS.
2Ohhds choice ST.. Croix Sugars
80 do. Porto Rico do.
1U do. Muscovado do. d!fg
3 do. Clarified do. r. g:
E.. 10 bbls.- Crushed 80 do.
5, do: Pulverized ~ do.
-:i boxes double refined Leaf Sugar.
COFFEE.
60 bags Old Government Java Coffee
10 do. Angustura do.
800 choice Rio - :, do. ~
!, :. IS Bales Mocho Mz5e' sa5 Z = do. 8
CHEESE. 9
20 casks prime Cheese. i5%2aiz
80 BEGGING. .s.Fl
200 pieces Heavy Dundee. "A 10 As inch.
. 100 do. Tow, As iEch ,5zi,. .t;,,,,r..-
$50 do Gergia & Corolina. 44to As in.
80 do. Kentucky, (heavy) A u as 10.
"a bales Gunny,23 per yard, 45tos47 in,
q, SHOES. rs
5000 pair thick Brogans, choice is RI.
1860 do, Kip do. do .gs;i.;;3iii
1000 do Women and Boys Shoes.
5000 lbs Sole Leather. 81
ROPE
$50 coils Manila Rope
so do. Kentucky Rope ,s y-.S-
- so do. Jnte do.
MOL4SSES SSil:4yli' 5j
10hhGs. Trinidad ..5,2'..z,,- =.
25 bbls. New Orleans.
IRON III
100 600 lbs Iron ofearious a sizes. viz: -fl
.a..q 4 and ! by 8, 22s and "a by ! to4
% to q by Ito 4, d toS by j to 6 ~
5000 lbs. Band from 81 Is.z
;j I 1fl41a 2213sa
1000 lbs Hoop iron, from z to Il inch
10 bundles Nail Rods
S do German Stell, assorted sizes,
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Large Potatoc.-We were shown a
Sweet Potatoe on Saturday last. raised up
ON the farm Of Mr.. Ralnbo, about four
miles from this town. which weighed nine
ponds We understand it was intended
as present tolhe worthy Editor Of the
spirit of the Times" New York. We
hope it may arrive safe, and that whilst he
is mastigating this delicious Southern veg
etable, he will not forget thai il grew upon
true Democratic soil. that raises the largest
kind of Polk staiks.-Hamburg Republi-
can Nou. IA. 49,.
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CorSrgeFEIr BILLs.-"The Charleston
Courier Of the 16 inst. says: The Teller of
the South Carolina Rail Road Bank has shewn
as caanterfeit Eight Dollar Note, e,ofthe Bank
Of Geoyse,own, which as far rs the plate is con-
cerned, is we'll calculated 10 deceive the com.
munlty. An examination ofthe signatures,
however, will sliew their character, as there
aupears to be no attempt at imitation. The
name of the President, J. w. Coachman, is
written in bach slope hand in the counterfeit
mud that of D. L. NJ Kay, Cashier, much more
cramped than in the genuine bill. This. with
the fact tha, the true bills are shorter than the
spurious, will readily lead to detection. but the
plate itself is so much of a fact sml'c that the
most experienced might be deceived.
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CHAIRS. stts' !. % :tt is.s g
s dozen en- Rocking chaaiira. and and Woed
tad 7i5 aEi tBLaNKE rs. sa5s 81
bales 94 Blankets 9 = isil sos
.as 2, do. I04;5do.s weighing lbs: Tie Z
az iapar q rt5i @;i - ,s{f3is!is tiSF.
2j;jo- Greygdo I0-4sel,,
e A good assortment Of Bed Blankets,
from ~ y ,.se;iiss sgs t.:,}s 4 ,1ssi!ts
10 10 l2-4. y !, -. "a
:. e r NEGRO CLoIHS.s -. \. i, ,ts .5ss I
200D yds. Washing Jeans heuvy
1000 do. Coventry Plains. 80. -, !. =, :, -
SAE11.i!sl4i i',s,s,st'f: ,l.1 -! q:
1900 Sacks salt; (Charlestoiii Sacks)
a,jil do Table Salt - fIs, 4; ftt.tas, =
II Boxes Table, Salt. ii;3 ati7rls
NAILS. .asSiT!Rl
125 Kegs Nails assorted Sizes 81 t.5s5I
rs do Finishing Nails 4 II
20 do Brads. 3cl
sa 2Bd COW y &ss s
10, 900 Primo; Countryisides:i
iaia'Ns+, ~ POWDER. srS-
80 Kegs Dupont's FFF G ss.S.ys 81
20 do Blasting :. :. = 4 - :
70 do Eagle. 49, ff',z1si5s Z. : .ssx5. s.l5'. e
..s5s.;f. SEGARS. -
10 NJ! Large Spanish (W. All:
4 N. Spanish (L- Ynledos) nf 1! u
10 NJ, do R.P. MY So rs.
.a4.6 N. Light Spanish a.. Yaledos)
S M.Imperial Regalias Venus. ),,c liz,
- ~ = =. TEAS. - - 35,.Iss
~ 50 Boxes Teas. Consisting Of gunpow-,
der, Hyson and Imperial =. =: 80
6cases Calteess, GunpoYSde, Imperial %
10 Hgson, 8! 10 2='55.' 90 ~ lesa s'ss@5
Ia chests Black Tea. 2el2& s3l .gli}oliisl
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New AND IMPROVED eorTos GM.-TheAla-
bana Monit.r SAYS 3 Wetailuded a few months
ago, to the factthat John Shsrard, Esq, n
wealthy and skiIful planter, of. Sumter CO., and
wi,haI a. man Of great mechanical ingenuity,
had invented and patented Cotton Gin; SUI
uerior 10 any other now in use. We copy the
following notice OFF. from the Sumter county
Wing of22d inst: 5a1t .yist;ii
"a few days ago we saw Mr. Shernrd's new
,pa,ent Cotton Ginin full operation, and we can
assure those who have not SEEM it, thatit great
Iy improves the qualify of the cotton ginned,
and is worry simple i'll construction and easily
kep, in order. The saws are nearly like those
o fthe ordinary Gil, save slight difference in
the bu,.iug oftlle teeth. Tee ribs circular and
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MURDER OF THos K. FULLER, ,oF BiBB, BY
WIN. SEARcY OF BALpwlS!-We regret that
we are again compelled TO record most fear
fiji tragedy which occurred iii our city on the
evening ofthe day oftbe Presidential election.
A yonne gentleman from Bibb county named
Thomas 4. Fuller. was murdered by William
Scarcy,ga resident of this County. Tho
weapon used was pistol: the deceased was
shot in the stomach and survived but a few
moments after receiving the wound gAn In-
quest was held over abe body and the follow
ing, yerdictrendered: "1'hat Thomas K. Full
Ter came 10 his death by pistol slll / fired by
William Searcy-" p asza..:.' e ,..s:'s.-s.t
Searcpimnediately fed. Arewurd of $3.50
has been offered for his apprehension-$l50
by the Governor, and $2D0 by the father ofthe
deceased. We hope that Searcy will be ap.
pretended, and thai. Justice may he done.--
Milledgeyille Ioarnal 18th inst. ,l
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Difference of Ctimah.-At the late cou:
ven,iun Of silk growers in this city the
president observed that when be was in
italy, the eggs Of the silk worm were al
ways hatched by arti6ciatmeans, owing
to the humidityof thatclimale; and il was
not necessary 10 take measures TO prevent
the eggs from hatching. But in the
United States, owing to the dryness Of our
climate, the eggs have 10 be put in ice
houses and other cold places, to prevent
them from Matching before the mulberry
leaf is ready TO feed them. He inferred
from these facts that this country is most
favorable for. the production ofsifk. In
Italy the books iel how to make the eggs
7ba,ch-iu,lie United States The books tell
how 10 prevent:it.-lWs YyiCom. AdD.@ Ia &.
Expensive Jeueiry-It is stated that The
jeweIry worn by The Marquis ofWeslmiu-
lister at the installation of,Louis Philippe
;tolhe order ofi,he garter, wasof the most
superb character: In the centre of his
lordship's badge was the celebrated ARGOS
diamond, valued at Is, 200 guiHeas, His
iordship's'' sword also displayed massive
diamoodsone ofithe largest in the world,
weighing 96'carats, and valued at ee20, 900.
The same nobleman has Iaborers on his
estates who have 10 support themselves
wives, and children on about two dollars
per week, and provisions near thirty pei
cent higher than 10 this country. i5'ii' Il
/ u =
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WILLIAM T. MOORE.
JOHN &, MOORE.

Smiihiord. York Dist. S. G. -.
N. B. John &. Moore may be addressed, or
seon personally a, Greenyille c. H., ill abon,
Christmas.
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TRUST SALE

ESY virtue Of Deed of Trust executed to the
- subscriber by William Jones. bearing date
20ih March, 1913, and recorded i'm the Clerks
Oftce OF the County Court of Augusta, and for
purposes therein mentioned, / shall proceed 10
sell to the highest bidder, for ready money, on
thursday the l3lh day of June next, at the resi-
drnce OF sad Jones. certain Tract or parcel Of
Land which the said Jones purchased Of Abra.
ham Sllling and others, heirs.at-law of Casper
Siling, deed, which will more fully appear by
having reference at the Clerks Office of Augusta
County, and containing 1886 acres, be the Same
more or less, and adjoining the lands of Lewis
Mowry, Henry Berry, and others. Also the fol-
lowing personal property, to witt bay Maze
eleven years old, bare Mare about six years
old, brown Horse about eleven years old, l
grey Horse about l6 years old, iron-g.ey Horse
about four years old, bay horse Colt about 3
years old, iron grey Colt about years old, ]
sorre Colt about years old, and all their increase
II any Mich Cows and Calves, 3 Heifers
three years old, Steers three years old, Year.
ling fleiers, and their increase. if any; 26 head
OF Sheep, and their increase % head of Hogs,
and their increase; Wagon Body, bows and
sheet. with four sets of gear complete, 9 sets
Plough Gear. Mccormick Ploughs, 9 Shovel
Pionghs and Single Trees, Harrow, 3 Beds,
Beds'eads. and all their cloathing, 10 Chairs, 3
Tables, Bureau, Book Case, corner Cupboard,
Safe, iron Kettle, Ovens, 3 Pots. 2 SkilIets,
Washing Machine, some barrels and tubs, and
every other article Of household and kitchen fur
niture in possession of said Jones' Although
the title to the above property is believed TO DO
entirely good, shall convey such title only as
rests in me as Trustee.
WIN. b. CRAWFORD, Trustee.
Nav I6, 1914.
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stances. There is much in the presen, con-
dition Of the country which would forbid my
doug SO. My name has become inseparably
connected with the great question of the an
nexaton OF Texas To the Union. In origina-
ting and concluding that negotiation had an
ticipated the cordial cooperation of two gen.
uemen, both of whom were most prominent
IN the public mind as candidates for the Pre-
sidency. That cooperation would have been
attended with the Immediate withdrawal OF
my name from the question of the succession
In the contamination of that measure, the as
plrations OF my ambition would have been
complete. ] should have felt that, as an in
Sirumen, OF Providence, / would have been
aided IN accomplishing for my country the
creates: possible good. The poor and con-
temptlble desire 20 be in Office for the mere
sake OF office, however exalted, would have
had no effect upon me. But such was not
the case. Where had reason to expect sup
port, have met with stern, aud Tor aught
that know, unrelen,ing opposition. My
motives have once more been most violently
! assailed-and matters have proceeded 10 such
AN extremity, that the opinion of a learned iu-
rlsi al the State Of New York has been OBJ
tanned, and is now published to the world.
that have made myself the legitimate sub
lect oil impeachment for having negotiated the
rea'y oil Annexation, and sought to carry il
! out by measures which seemed to me to be
imperaiively called for by honor, by Justice,
aud every consideration Of public duty
am therefore left no alternative. | shall
shrink from no esponsibiitv-shall seek to
appease no spirit of discomfort IL annexation
is to be accomplished, it must, am convinc-
ed, he done Immediately. Texas is in no
condition TO delay. She will not stake her
interests upon possible but remote contingent
cies II The present treaty should be ratified,
or any measure in any other form shall he
presented which will result in success at the
present session of Congress, you will leave
me at liberty, gentlemen, to pursue the course,
IN regard to the nomination which you have
communicated to me, tina, my sense of wha,
Is due TO myself and the country NAV seem to
require. The question with me is between
Texas and the Presidency. The latter, even
ii within my grasp, would not, for a moment,
be permitted TO stand in the way of the first.
but, IN The present posture of affairs, | can
waive no responsibility.
You do me nothing but Justice in ascribing
TO me firm and mistaken purpose to uphold
the political principles which were sanctioned
| oy Jefferson, and consecraed by his imme.
date successors yield to no man i'm the
sincerity of my devotion To them; and, while
! remain at the head of the Government. il
VIII be my continued effort 10 sustain and adj
vance them.
BE pleased to accept assurances of my high
regard and esteem. JOHN TYLER.