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by NIT. Clay and hlS federal associates siioulu be successful; ;n and no one more truly ap- preciates the blessings of the former, or the evils of the latter.
 It is well know that the Democracy of New England would, at this time, have pre- ferred the nomination of another for the first office. There seemed to be fitness Tn re- storing the principles of Democracy in the person of him in whom, without fault on our part, they were overthrown. But when a combination of circumstances, unusual and extraordinary, prevented his selection, no sec ton of the country more readily, or heartily, joined in Supporting the man who, above all others, was best calculated to secure that union which would ensure success. AL though the nomination of MT. Polk preceded our anticnations, yet the reasons which has, tened 1t were satisfactory, and the nomination was received throughout New England with the same unanimity, the same enthusiasm, with which 1t was made in the Convention with which it has been responded to every where else, and which will ensure the tri- umphant success of the Democratic party.
 am, gentlemen, with high consideration and respect, your obedient servant,
 MARCUS MORTON.
 Messrs. F. Robertson, W. Williams, J. J. B. South all, T. Kezer and A. J. Donaldson, Committee.
 From the Democratic Stale Contention of R. Island
 PROVIDENCE, July 25, 1S44.
 GENTLEMEN The State Central Conn mittee of the democracy of Rhode Island deem it their duty to acknowledge your letter, ull- der date of the 17th ult., addressed to Hon Thomas w Dorr, conveying an invitation for him to be present at Mass Meeting to be holden by the Democracy of Tennessee ai Nashville, on the 18th day of August next
 Your respectful invitation is not known to Gov. Dorr, nor can it penetrate the granite walls of the State Prison, in which he is con- fined by the arbitrary and all-powerful fiat ol the Whig party, who rule the destlnies of this State
 You are doubtless we'll aware of the recent commotions in this State, having their origin in the movements of the Friends of Equal Rights to extend the right of suffrage beyond the narrow limits prescribed by the govern ment under the Royal Charter of Charles H.; to abolish the exclusive privilege of primo geniture, and property qualification at the polls; to set bounds to the legislative power; and to form Constitution embracing gen. eral political reform consonant to the spirit ol the age, to our democratic institutions, and the doctrines the patriot sages who affixed their names to that imperishable charter oi our liberties-the Declaration of 1ndepen- dence
 Thomas W. Dorr was conspicuous in those +o bio, +,an to ap1T other individual, may be ascribed the honor of arousing the unenlranehised citizens to a sense of their wrongs, and producing the Peoples Constitution, which was formed by a convention emanating directly from the peo- pie, and adopted by large majority of the adult white male population. This constitu- ton was subsequently, put down by the mili- tary power of the Whig party; before which event, however, Thomas W. Dorr had been elected to the office of Governor, in confor- mity with the provisions of that constitution, and assumed the exercise of his official du- ties; for which he was arrested, imprisoned, tried and convicted of the crime of Treason against the State, and, on the 25th day of June last, was sentenced by the Supreme Comt to imprisonment for the term of his natural life. He is now confined within the gloomy walls of the State prison, by the mandate of tyran- ny, as martyr to the cause of liberty; de- barred all communication with his friends, and unable to receive the manifestations of re- spect, which, from every part of the country. are spontaneously offered to his distinguished talents, his unsullied character, and his dis interested patriotism and philanthropy.
 Gentlemen, the Committee direct me to re- turn their warmest thanks for your invitation to Gov. Dorr; and in complying with their wishes, may be permitted to add, that am confident l express the feelings which he would have uttered, were he apprised of your courteous invitation, as do the Committees and my own, in sincerely and fervently pray ing, that the Mass Meeting of the Democracy of Tennessee, on the 18th proximo, may pro- duce such eloquent appeals, and such spirited and patriotic resolutions, as shall awaken the democracy of the whole country into instant, united and untiring exertions for promoting the election of those eminent statesman-Jas K. Polk and George M. Dallas One strong impulse from the State which yet cherishes the venerable patriot who 'shas filled the mea- sure of his country's glory" may be hoped, will be irresistible in its influence, and secure the election of the democratic candidatates
 With sentiments of the highest respect, l am, gentlemen, your obedient servant,
 W. R. DANFORTH, Chairman
 State Central Committee.
 From Gen. R. M Saunders, Of North Carolina.
 RALEIGH, N. O., Aug. 8, 1s44.
 GENTLEMEN :-l have this day received yours of the 22d of July, inviting me to unite with the Democracy of Tennessee, in Mass Meeting, to be held in Nashville on the 18th inst Nothing, I can assure you, could give me more pleasure than to join our friends in their proposed political jubilee. But such have been my continued engagements in our canvass since my return from Washington, as to demand at this time little relaxation. l beg, however, to say, whatever may be the result of the elections which have just taken place, the Democracy of the Mother State, like the spirited sons of her daughter, will re- sume the conflict with increased energy, and with the resolution of the gallant Lawrence, on 1t.o