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make the distinctions that Mr.. Webster would make
between the States. BY the clause which empowers
Congress 10 admit States" it is 10 be inferred
mat new States are to be admitted, if at ALL the
same iooting as the oldthat is, they to consult
their own discretion and advantage whether the insti
tuition OF slavery shall exist within their limits
Will the South submit that MIR. Webster and his
friends may nterpolate words into that clause,
and declare that only such States shall be admitted
as conform TO the Abolition standard of morals and
politics.
Another serious error into which Mr. Webster and
his party have fallen, is that the rights of the slave
holding States exist only because they 'guaran.
tied" by the Constitution, aud that if the Constitution
were abrogated, those rights might be invaded at
pleasure. Those rights existed before not by virtue
Of the constitutional guarantees Ii the Constitution
dissolved, (Which Heaven forbid y those rights
would remain the same and the fanaticsm, ignorance,
and knavery which now seek in SO many shapes to
destroy them, might be as successfully defed. The
ground then, is not tenable, that the hands OF tho
North, with regard to the institutions of the South,
are tied up in consequence of the guarantees OF the
Constitution. With or without those GUARANTEES the
position of the South is purely defensive. They make
no aggression-threaten no aggresson-thsy stand
SIMPLY on the same rights which they freely Gccord
against the invasion Of them. It is this position
which the letter of General Hamilton takes. 1t is
the true position of the save-holding States threat
encd and nsulted not only by men abroad, bnt by
ther own countrymen, and even by persons IN their
midst. The South does not threaten the Union
She only contends that when the great family Of
States to be divided into castes her own
dton may be considered of as much dignity as any.
The following is stanza Of piece entitled "A
Rallying Cry for New England against the Annexa-
ton of Texas" published originally in the Boston
Courier, and afterwards circulated by means of the
newspaper press, throughout New England and New
York. Mr.. Websters letter breathes the senti-
ment. Mr.. Adams has uttered it thousand times.
What will the Constitution be worth when the spirit
Of these lines to be the "authentic sense" Of
Congress'
If hand and foot must be bound by deeds our
fathers signed,
And must be cheated, gulIed, and scorn'd because
they too were blind,
Why let them haze THEIR POUND OF FLEsH--for that IS
in The bond
But 100 to them, if they but take half hairs breadth
beyond"
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through Texas. What, no! counTymen ana
friends-Texas aud our country to the rescue.
In conclusion, we beg leave TO submit an ex-
tract from the New York Republic, paper
conlessedly in the British, as much as IN the
American Interest,"
"Wo confess we look forward with no small anx-
iety to the effect England of the important docu
ments just laid before the public on the subject OF
Texas. Any violent expression Of opinion on inc
part the London press, or lImed interference oy
the English Government would immediately react
upon US, and lead to perfect unaDmity OF ieeIing
in favor of the annexation. The differences OF opn,
ion that now prevail of mere party character,
and will terminate the moment that their longer m
duigence would become dangerous to the country.
The Treaty before the Senate will in all probability,
be rejected The English Government will, doubt
less, be satisfied with this"
We have no doubt of it. Give England twelve
months longer, TO diplomatize on this subject,
and Texas, Of course, is lost to us. We agree
with Jackson" the present golden opportunity
mus, not be lost"
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A SYMPTOM.

The Globe of yesterday contains long arti-
Gle deprecatory of the prevailing opinion, that,
if Mr.. Van Buren, runs, Mr.. Clay will be I'M
doubleday elected. The editor, in abiding to
President Tyler, calls him "the present Whig
Executive" This proves clearly that the wri-
ter is apprehensive that the Van Buren, machi-
merry is TO be smashed, and that the lion hearted
Democracy will yet do justice to " honest John
Tyler"
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CONGRESS-TUEsDAY.

In the Sanate, after our paper went to press,
that body appointed committee 10 inquire into
the qualification and capacity of the Hon. JOHN
M. Mills, composed of Messrs. JARNAGIN, BEN
TON. BERRrEN, WRIGHT and McDurFlE This
was acquesced in by gentlemen of both sides,
without admitting the constitutional right OF the
Senate to inquire into the capacity Of Senators.
The Senate then ordered several bills of pri-
vate character TO be eDgrossed for third read
ing.
The House was in Committee of the Whole
on the state of the Union until late in the even
ing discussing the Tariff bill, when the commit
tee rose and reported progress. After the
Speaker resumed the Chair, Mr.. WHITE, of
Kentucky, moved that the House adjourn I'M
Ill Friday next, which was decided in the mega
i've, and then the House adjourned.
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GEORGIA IN ARMS
TEXAS Now-TExAs IMMEDIATELY {!

TEXAS NOw-TEXAs IMMEDIATELY !
We append extracts from an eloquent address
issued by the Democratic Association of Mus
cogee, Georgia. Hon. A. Iverson in the chair
on the 29th of April last. They speak fol
themselves. The People nowhere will be found
on the British side of the question. They will
let Mr.. Clay, Mr.. Van Buren,, and Mr.. Benton
go there, as it suits them so well to advocate
British interests.
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MR.. CLAY'S LETTER.

The last Richmond Enquirer thus closes its
animadversions on Mr.. Clay's letter:
This letter strikes at the interests of the South
to propiate the voters of the North. If the South
be willing to trust such politician, then is political
party every thing-our dearest rights and interests
nothing"
And permit US 10 ask, in all candor, il Mr..
Van Buren's letter does not strike equally direct
81 at the interests of the South" And we will
ask further, of the able editor Of the Enquirer
why il is that Southern men, who profess to
feel deep concern in the " interests OF the
South" have so long and so unjustly prosecuted
a SOUTHERN MAN, at the head of the Govern
ment, who has certainly accomplished more Tor
the South, during three years Of his Admins
tration, than any Northern President ever vouch-
safed in eight?
If the politicians of the South 1oiH persist in
running Northern man, (the author OF Mr.. "
BIS lelter,) we risk nothing in saying that the
Southern voters will not trust him. They will
not vote for him. They will vote for the -
first.
We append, for the information of our read
ers, a copy of IA letter to the late Hartford Con
vention Federal Webster meeting in New Y ork,
written by the Democratic Attorney General
of the State, one Of the especial pets of Mr.. Van
Buren, and as much as any man living in the
endowment of his confidence. He is Mr.. v BIS
special organ:
ALBAsr, April 25, 1874
GENTLEMEN: Absence from the city has prevent
ed my acceptance of, we'll an earlier reply to-
your favor of the 22d instant, honoring me with an
invitation to attend and address meeting at the Ia
bernacle on the oath instant called for the purpose
of protesting against the ratification of the treaty Tor
the annexation Of Texas. confess feel hattered
tbatyou should have presumed upon my opposition to
the proposed treaty of annexation project which
believe to have been conceived in blind depoon to
an institution which alone endangers our Union, and
which is fostcrcd | fear in no small degree by The
contracted spirit of private speculation, regardless OF
the honor and dignity, and might add, the integrity
of the nation / thank you for the honor you have
done me in thus enrolling me in the ranks of the OPP
position to anne xaton and if occasion requires,
,cM endeupor TO sustain the character Of faithful
SOLDIER.
With the most respectful considerations for your
selves and those you represent have the honor to be
your obedient servant,
GEO. p. BARKER.
To w c. Bryant, b. d, silliman, Theo. Sedgwick,
d. ID. Field, Esqs
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We have only 10 say again that We rejoice that
Mr. Tyler has brought forward this measure at this
time. We are glad that it has not been permitted to
sumber in doubt and uncertainty until after the Pre-
sidential election We shall soon know who are our
friends"
The above is from the New Orleans Morn
ing Herald, one Of the ablest Van Buren, papers
in the country
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from ITS intrinsic Importance and known consequen-
ces AS QUESTION NO LESS THAN OUR PEACE OR WAR.
The fact of the position which it would afford in
the hands OF the British Government to annoy the
nation, ought it would seem, imperiously 10 demand
acquescence in the Treaty of re-unon as national
measure The consequences of its possession by the
British, particularly under the present crusading
temper OF that nation against slavery, ore mme-
diatey disastrous to the South particularly, that it
is case of life and death with US, and we should
be compelled, in selfdefeDce, to make upon it..
All these are considerations of such weight, under
the influence of proper spirit, as ought TO ensure
unanmity upon the subject throughout the nation
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The issue is, care you for The .9me,ican or
the British side of the question:" Whoever may
doubt fater, cavil, threaten, we go for Texas
to be part and parcel Of the United Stnte,-Richmond
Enquirer, Odd last.
Mr. Clay, Mr.. Van Buren, and Mr.. Benton
have declared for The BRIrlsB side of the 1ues-
ton. That much is known. Who follows ip
their iliusfrious footsteps
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The New ORLEANS TRopIc, a Clay Wing
paper, announces that The Terds Treaty 1r1F
be confirmed; that it is Wing measure, be-
cause Mr.. Clay, years ago, advocated IL; that
no credit can be claimed for the work by the
"weak and unprincipled individual" at the
head of The Government, &c. &c! The Tro-
pic is leading Clay journal in the South.
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ALABAMA SPEAKING OUT.

day or two ago we gave an account of a
great Texas meeting at Florence, in Alabama.
We now give the proceedings of one held at
Abbeville, in that State, on the 10th of April
William Irwin presided-a man of unbounded
influence in Alabama. Old Major Ligon was
present, and sounded the war note" Texas
now-Texas Immediately" He stood on the
Awerican side Of the question. A petition,
sEhedoy 400 persons, was gotten up in few
with.
RESOLUTIONS:
Resolved THAT WE MOST SOLEMNLY
PLEDGE OURSELVES NOT TO SUPPORT
THE ELECTION OF ANY CANDIDATEFOR
OPENLY AND THEORETICALLY IN FA-
VOR OF THE REMUNERATION OF TEX
AS TO THE UNITED STATES.
ResoIued, That as England has openly avowed de-
termned and incorporating hostility to our pecu-
liar domestic institutions that she is insidousy and
perseverngy preparing to give them mortal thrust
by the acquisition Of Texas thereby furnishing Sc
cure refuge to those slaves who might get within her
territory it is, therefore, the bounden duty Of our
government to thwart her in her wicked designs
whether in acquiring possession of that country,
in obtaining controlling influence there even if
.noJ noso ~ lo uloouy, Uut glorious trage
dies OFFS and ~, of Yorktown and New Orleans.
RESOLVED, That as Great Britain, by possessing
Texas could, with facility, place an army on Red
river, float down that stream to New Orleans and
thereby cut off all INSTRUMENTATION with the West
ern States and directing her vast the secur
ing and terrifying that important point; make a
Western Gibraltar on the Mississippi rendering that
vast and fertile valley tributary 10 her grasping am
bon it is therefore, our duty to exert all our ener
gies to arouse the people, and move the Govern
ment, to take the measures necessary, at once, to
avert calamity so direful.
Resolred, That in the language of John C. Calhoun,
the mention of whose name is the highest eulogy we
can pass,) we are the advocates of peace with all,
and especially with that great country from which
we drew our origin. But highly as we value
peace we hold it subordinate to the honor and Just
rights OF the country That our true honor and inte-
rest, consists in claiming nothing but that which is
right and just, and accepting nothing that is not
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To w. c. Bryant, b. d. silman, Theo. Sedgwick,
d. d. Field Esqs
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NEW MUSIC.


lust RECEIVED, the following pieces OF New
y Muse at the old established store two doors east
If 18th street, Pennsylvania avenue.
w. FISCHER.
The Foresiers-Words from ancient poetry
Tyroleupe--Niusic by DonIzetu
Thy Heart 10 my IIome--By Phillips
The Cot where we we've Born-By the Hutchinson
Family I.f....
Excelsior-By the Hutchinson Family
Cape Ann do do do
The Poor Savoyard--By w. II Montgomery
The Saint Of Erins lsle-By John n Hewitt
The Parting friends--By fdw. l.. White
There was a Timely Jos. Philip Knight
The Cross Old Bschelur--By G. II. Rodwel
The night before the Bridal--By George Lindlcy
In the Cold Silly Nightly Sir Henry X. Bishop
Passing away--by Eslw. J Nellson
] have gazed on the lace OF the ovcly--by Stephen
g. MasHng.
Cudjo's wild hunt-by the Ethiopian Serenaders
kuickerbOckcr wallz--by Lacper
Pemberon wallz-by James Booton
Three grand wazes--by y. l.. White
On-ka.hye waltz
Me Caroline waliz-by Lanner
United States Grand MARKEDLY John q A ndrews
Mount Bowdoin Quick Step-by 2. Strong
SD regiment Quick Siep-by Augustus J tanner
The Sea Shortly O.. WEISS
Young Planist's FIRST Duct-by J. Moschels
La Petite Ftte-hy r. .BorgmulIeT
Les Bellies Narsoyiennes-by Chas Frederck Ru.
doph
Rendo lrandais-by p BurgmuTler
Thema from Doniretta's Opoo, L'Eiisire, d'Anore
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NE w MOD1N.
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My sister Oh my sster-by L. T. Chadwick.
When the early stars are Peeping-by c. Meineke
Days of my childhood-by G. +. Heuberer
The American NntiOral song of Liber'y-by s.
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Unfading beauty-by f Petersea
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Independent Greys quick step-by b. Rciss
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Village quicss,ep-by L. l., White
yohnsons quick step. G.. Jones
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Becthoyens celebrated andante--arranged by II
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Paris polks--by Z. Schubert
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Kubini poka-f. Schubert
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Qusdrilles les ad,eux--by V. Lazard
Ethiopian qusdriIles, danced by the Virginia min
La Gitana--hy ". Herr
CbiIjrens' party quadrles-by Camelle Schobort
Rory o. Moore ~nh vauailons-by z b. Boilers
1ewcI
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Lady mine, with variations
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companion to the choir-by O. NJ. King
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Jim along Jo.ey
Olc vrgnny break down-by Joe Sweeny
De ole jss~ bonc--by Joe Swecny
Ole Tsre river-by Joe Swecny
Jumbo jun by John Smith Dec. 7-3tif