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Extracts from the proceedings Of Democratic
meeting held in Clinton, Pennsylvania, on the Illh
instant published in the "Clinion Democrat"
ResolpeS, Ths, are in favor Of the immediate
Ie-annerSi'on Of Texas TO the Union believing It to
be OF The utmost importance This Republic and as
part Of the Congressional District of PepnsyIysnia
viii bold guitless our Representative to the National
Convention, If he uses his influence aud casts his vote
IN favor Of man for the Pre-, ijency, known as the
advocate Of such project be he who he may
h'otrtd, Thai John Tyler, for the able selec-
lions b. has made of dist, Drushed and unexceo,i n
able Democrats as members Of his Cabinet viz -
wilkins, Calhoun, and others, as well as Tor hi,
fearless and manly stand IN relation to N .tionsl
Bank, the remuneration Of TEXAS 10 tins Republic,
The occupation OF the Oregon territory, and ma oy
other measures ADD PRINCIPLES which arc dear 10 the
Democratic party richly deserves the appreciation
and thanks ofa who faVorsbly regard the honor sni
welfare Of our Common County,.
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IMPEACHMENT.

The Wing press are calling out for an imPeson-
ment Of the Presiden, for ordering the Home squao-
ron TO cruise in the Gulf Of Mexcol "ha' a so'
Of wreiched faciionists -CLarles King, and hsr"e'
Webb, and their dear adjuncts. ! he fret should go
- DAhTMoUrn PsoN, which he thou HI forms " was
"a sui able place for poor AMERICAN sEAMEN impressed
by Eaplish cruiser. And Webb--we beg his par
don, he has already gone TO England, there let mn
stay. Who would give the Post Office in New YORK
for either Of them, Mr.. Tyler would not,-and
hence the cry for impeachment. what scamPs
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT.

To III, Senate 9TH, United States
In answer 10 the resolution Of The Senate Of the
18th infant, requesting TO be Informed VIII, tber
messenger has been sent 70 Mexico viii, view L,
obtain her consent TO the treaty with Texas. and, If
so, TO communicate to the Senate copy Of the dee
patches Of which he is bearer, and copy Of the in
'tru ons given 10 ssd messenger and also to in.
form the Senate within what time the said mcsscn-
ger is erp,c,ed TO return ~ have TO say, tina, no
messenge has been .eut to Mexico in order 10 obtain
h,r assen, TO the treaty with Texas it not being re-
garded by the Erecr,ye in any degree requisite to
obtain such consent in order (sboulJ The Senate ra
fy the treaty. to perfect the title of,bc United State.
the territory thus acquired the title to The same being
foil ard perfect withou'h assent Of any third Power
The Executive has negotiated with TeI.. 8. an indie
p,nden, Power Of the world long since recognised
such by the United Stats and oiher Powers. and Al,
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DrrAnrnzsr OF STATE,
WsnIScroE, May 2, 1914
JOHN TYLER.

WASHINGTON, May :, lo44.
To the P,esaIen! Of the Uaiisd States
SIN The Secretary Of State, TO whom was refer
red the resolution Of the Senate of the 29h Of last
month, requesting the President 10 communicate 10
that body copy Of the answer Of the Secretary OF
State TO the letter Of the Texan Charge d'A6aires
of the l4h of December, lS42 Of the letter of MIR.
Murphy Of July Sth, lS43; and OF the commuuica.
ton of the Texan Charge referred tot MIR Upshurs
letter of January 10th ultmo, showing tina, the pro-
position Of this Government for the annexation of
Texas had been, for the present, declined by the
Government OF Texas, has the honor to lay before
the President copy 4 the two aforementioned pa
pers and Of others connected with them.
There is not on the files of this Department any
communication from the Charge d'Ahaires of II xas
showing that the proposition Of this Government for
the annexaton Of that country to the United States
was temporarily declined, any thing to show that
such communication was msde, in writing, to
the late MIR. Upshur.
All which is respectfully submitted.
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MIR. OWENS SPEECH.

Those who heard the eloquent and argumentatiVe
speech Of Mr. Owen, Of Indiana, delivered yester-
day in the House of Representatives, declare ii to
have been the best effort made in either House Of
Congress for the last two years; and yet the Globe
(the accredited organ OF the Democratic majority in
the House published in its edition of last night but
a notice OF his remarks some three inches long. This
notice was a part of its regular report OF the pro-
ceedings II received no attention edtorially
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Hon DANIEL WEBSTER, &c.
Mr. Thompso,. 10 Nh. Wsbsia.-l EXTRACT.
LOCATION or THE u. S. OF AMERICA,
Mexico, March IA, lS43.

la obedience to your Instructions, Then alluded,
IN the most friendly and especful terms, TO the char
aetcr oil the war now going on between Mexico and
Texas, and told him that, whilst our Government
was determined To observe the striciest neutrality IN
that war, IL felt that IL its duty To remonstrate IN
the most respectful manner with both Governments
against the predatory iorays, really not war, which
were now made by both Mexico and Texas, and to
urge upon both the abandonment Of such system
the only consequences of which were Individual suf
ierlng and calamity. He r,plied VERY much excl
ted that Mexico did not regard Texas an indie
pendent power, but rebellious province, aud
that prisoners taken not entitled TO any Of the
privileges of prisoners Of war, but that they
bels aud would be treated and that sugges-
tons on the subjec, from other Governments would
be received or list ned TO.
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.
The Secretary Of State 10 Messrs. Lirirgs,0a
and Monroe
DIr.Rq nrsr OF STATE. March 2. Is(

ana monroe.
DIraRIhEsT OF STATE March 2, 1903
The sensibhiy and unanimiiy in our nalion NL,A
have appeared on this occasion mus; convince FGstce
that friendship and eace with u, must be Irecar, u,
until the Mississippi shall he made the boundary be-.
tween The United States and Louisiana and consc.
quen,y render the present MON, Mt favorable 10 H.,
object with which you charged.
The lime chosen for he cx eriment is pointed out
also by other important Considerations. The ins,bbiI
y Of he peace of Europe the attitude taken by Great
Britain, the langu'shne Sale of the French finance.
and the absolute necessity Of either abandoning he
West India islands, Of sending tfiiher large anna.
mcns at great expense, all contribute at tie ,r,.
sent crisis 10 prepare, IN the French Government,
disposition to listen TO arrang ement which Will al
once dry up one source Of foreign controversy. ard
furnish some aid in struggling with internal enbar-
easements IL is TO be added, that the Overture,
con m''tcd to yoL coincide, in great m, asure with
the ideas OF the person through whom the letter OF
the President Of April ID, 1902, was corveyed 10
Mr. Living ton, snd who is presumed 10 have gained
some insight into the present sentiments Of the
French Cabnet-sta'e Popers, Foreign RsisGo,p r5i.
2,p. $40.
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MELANCHOLY AooDENr.--A most mechanically ao.
e'oen, tosk place at the village Of Bath near Kin.
ton, Upper Canada, on the evening Of the 10th inst
Several children, with two young women wen, ON,
on The bay IN front Of the village, in small .sia
whlch oy some means upset, and three out Of ten
were drowned and had II bot been for another boa,
passing at The time, every one Of them would have
persisted. The unfortunate persons drowned were
Charlotte Priest, daughter Of Mr.. Edgar n p,s.,
aged about thirteen years Caroline Lewis. daueb,,r
oil ihe widow Lewis, aged fifteen and child of
,ohn Webst"r's, about two years Of age The two
latter were found under the xiii the sjrl Levi.
holding The child in her arm. Though they were not
over zen minutes N the water, every effort TO re,tor.
them to life proved unavailing
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us-rHE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TYLEi

ly-rHE DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TYLER
CONVENTION. FOR THE NOMINATION OF
PRESiDEN L AND VICE PRESIDENT, WILL
MEET IN BALTIMORE ON THE FOURTH
MONDAY OF MAY, (the 9th instantly
The Committee OF Reception respectfully request
Delegates TO the above Convention, on their arrival
in the city, 10 report at 'lead Quarters" WESTERN
HorEL, corner OF N. Howard and Saratoga streets
Baltimore.
Democratic papers throughout the country friendly
TO the are requested TO keep this no
tce couspicuously in their columns.
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LirrR FROM RIO JAsrno-rbc bark RolIa and
brig Democrat arrived at New York on Sunday from
hio Ianeiro with dates somewhat later than those
before received. Business Hourisbine and ever
thIng quiet IN the North Of Brazil. The Rolls bring.
The remainder Of Welsh 4 Mann's equestrian com.
Pany The U. 8. ship Rsri,an had arrived at Rio
IN "a days, and bad experienced pleasant weather
ana hgh' winds during her voyage. Officer, and crew
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r. The United States Gazette says il was sup.
posed, when Messrs. Clay and Van Buren, came out
create no excitement; but IT now coDfesses rather
bitterly too, that contrary to its expectations, the
subjec, has produced and is producing such an ex-
element as to swallow up all other topics Of discus
sion, eren the subject Of the Presidency ITSELF Nous
verrons
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of Mckee, OF nhiet upon her citizens the erueiues
aud inhumsn treatment which has characterized her
warfare against us. But In battling for peace, even
upon our mics soil while they shall feel the force
OF freedoms arm when nervcd 10 the conflict by re-
peatsd wrongs aud injuries. our acts shall still be
governed by = noblenrss Of principle aud mas"a
nimty of conduct worthy the age IA which We i've,
and becoming the descendants Of that from
whom We claim origin
avail myself Of this occasion to'oher 10 Mr.. Web
sier renewed Of my distinguished eonsid-
Grafton. - -
ISAAC VAN ZANDT
Hon DANIEL WEBSTER, &c.
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Mr.. W,bster 10 M Fan Zmdi.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WAsHlHcToS, February 2, l6i3.
The undersiln Secretary Of Stale Of the United
States, has the honor to acknowledge the receipt of
the notes Of the l4th of December and oath ultimo
of Mr. Van Zlndt, Charge d'hiiaires Of Texas, the
first inviting the attention Of this Government to the
Character Of the war wased by the Mexican lierub.
lie AGAINST Texas and the other relating to the inter-
position of the Government Of the United States and
of other Governments, for the purpose of bringing
about peace between those two countries. In re.
ply, The unders gned has the honor 10 inform MIR
Van Zandt that copy OF the notes referred to has
been communicated 10 the Minister If the United
States at Me 1Ico, with instruction from this De-
partment upon the subjects TO which they relate.
The undersigned avails himself of this occasion to
offer MIR Van Zandt renewed assurances Of his high
consideration.
DANIEL ERS1Ep
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MIR. BELEsR having read the resolution offered by
Mr.. Hunt, observed that he had no doubt il was
meant 10 strike at the Texas treaty. As TO what
the gentleman had predicted concerning the c,dict
of posterity the Of the Executive he could
tell the gentleman that its language would be- swell
done, good and faithful seryantm [Groans Md.
Intel
We are authorized, by many persons who were
present and some members Of Congress- say that the
above statement is false. The word false is used TN
der the firm belief that the statement was not gno
rantly made.
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DANIEL w EBSJER.
M. Webster 10 Mr.. L ompsoa.
WIT ~ F"''eT TO s"' '0WFsV"'
DEPARTMENT OF STATE.

DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
Washington, January 81, 1913.
Sin transmit copy Of two notes addressed to
this Department by the Charge d'Afaires of Tex
as. The first, dated the 18th ultimo requests the in
terposiiion of this Government for purpose of in
ducing that of the Mexican Republic to abstain from
carrying on the against Texas by means Of pre-.
datory EXCURSIONS in which the proclamations and
pr omlses OF the Mexican commanders are hsgranty
violated, con combatans seized and detained prs
oners OF war; and private property used and destroy
ed. This Department entirely in the opn
ion OF Mr. Van Zandt that practices such these are
not Justihoble or sanctioned by the modern law of
tons. You will take occasion to ccnye with the
Mexican Secretary IN friendly manner, and repre-
sent to him how greatly II would contribute TO tho
advantage as well the honor Of Mexico to abstain
altogether from predatory ircursons and other sim
liar modes Of warfare Mexico has an undoubted
right to re-subugate Texas if she can far as other
Staets are concerned, by the common and lawiu
means Of war But other States are intcrosed-and
especially the United States, neIghbor both
IaTtes-sre interested not only III the restoration of
peace between them, but also in the which
the shall be conducted, if it shall continue
These suggestions may suffice for what you are re-
quested to say, amicabiy and kindly, TO The Mex
lcan Secretary at present; but ! may add, for your
information, that IT is in the contemplation Of this
Government to remonstrate in a more formal man
ner with Mexico at period not far distant, unless
she shall consent 10 make peace with Texas or shall
show the dspositi,n and ability TO prosecute the
with respectable forces.
The second note Of MIR Van Zandt is dated the
oath instant, and relates TO the mediation of the Uni
ted States for the purpose Of edectipg recognition
( by Mexico OF the Independence of Texas. You will
not cease IN your eDdeavoIs for tn purpose but il Is
not expected that You will devate from the instruc-
tons which have heretofore been given TO you upon
the subject
am, sir, your obedent servant,
| DANIEL. WEBSTER
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II affords US great pleasure to state tina, the Globe
long considered the Democratic organ at Washing
ton has taken most decided stand in favor of the
annexation Of Texas.to the United States We re-
greet that we have not space to copy the able views
OF Mr.. Blair upon this subject.-lhSi,sippian.
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AS WE EXPECTED

The Baltimore Patriot (Clay) devoles a large
space to hir. Den'on's speech against the Texas
Treaty. The Clay papers are lauding the Col to
the skies, and, at the same time, heapng upon Mr.
Tyler the most shameful and objectionable abuse
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~ A tremendous Tyler and Texa. meeting has
been held IN Berks county, Pennsylvania. Two
hundred delegates were appointed 10 the Baltimore
Convention.
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ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS
IN RELATION TO THE UNITED STATES
AND TEXAS, FROM WHICH SECRECY
HAS BEEN REMOVED.
MsssAor nsoM rus PRESIDENT.

WAMssros, May 3, is4A
To the Senate Of TIE United Siaies
la answer TO the resolution Of the Senate OF the
29th ullimo requesting copy Of additional papers
upon the subject Of the relations between the United
States aud the Republic of Texas ] transmit a re-
port from the Secretary Of State and the documents
by which II was accompanied
JOHN TYLER
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The Globe charges MIR Tyler with "springng
the Texas question" for eectioneering purposes -
Gen. Jackson can testify to the contrary and riA,
we doubt not, before many days.
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N-5'A friend has deposited at our Office speo-
men OF Texas and Tyler buttons We will take
pleasure IN showing them TO all who may call upon
Us. Orders len Nth US will be handed to the agent
OF the manufacturers.
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The two or three columns Of editorial twaddlc in
the Globe OF this morning may go FOR what they are
worth. Mr.. Blair's rawlings are now nnoI ious.
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In THOSE THINGS winch ARE ESSENTIAL Int THERE
81 usirY-H NON ESSENTIALS, LIBERTY; AND IN ALL
THINGS oHsHIrr. .iugsein.
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OFFICIAL.

APPOINTMENT BY THE PRESIDENT,
BY and wiih the adpies and CONSENT Of The Senate.
WILLIAM MARVIN, to be Judge ofthe United States
for the Southern District of Florida, rs,appointsd.
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Our friends al Norfolk are assured tina, their pa
Pers are regularly mailed in Washington.
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/. Samuel Marcy l9. James H. Moore
2. John r. Bankhead 20. Samuel Edwards
3. james Foster 81 Thomas l.. Dance
4. George w. Clark ~. Charles w. Place
S. George b. BisselI 90. Aphonse Barbot
6. J. w. A. Nicholson "a. William H. jaime sson
Z. Thos. g. Corbin IS. Albert N. Smith
8. Gustavus v. Fox, 26. William II. Hudson
.. John Mathews q. Charles T. Crocker
TO- Join c. Beaumont, 28. John c. Febiger
ii. Chas. II. b. Caldwell 80 d. r. Lambert
H. Chas. M Faunteroy so. Fredk w. Colby
H. william D. Fltzserald3l. Henry S. Newcomb
IA. Miles X. Warrington 3D. John S. Maury
Is. Henry X Davenport 49, Pierce Crosby
l6. N. B. Harrison 81. Richard T. Rsnsbaw
IL. Edward +. Tattnall 80, Charles w. Hays
10. .. T. woodwork 80. Johnstn B. Creighton
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A COMMON SENSE VIEW OF THE cAst


We susJoin the following just remarks in relation
to The only mode which is left 10 the Denoora,ic
party 10 defeat II Clay, from the New Orleap, Az.
Of The 18th instant. 1t is common sense vi,y of
the case; and how any man who aspires TO be oop
''dered politician Of sound udgme p can arrive a
any other conclusion, we cannot possibly divine
10 inc Democratic party desire 10 prevent Mr. CL,
from being made Presidentl Is that the sincere oh
Ject Of every man in IL n such be their de.;r,
such their object they will rally without another
word upon Jogs TrLrR, Of Virginia In hi. person
arc es"'ercd political issues, which no man in the
country We care no, who he may be, can presen, to
inc reop'e Tor their DECISION We agree with tn,
age na' 'he question is narrowed down TO this alter
nat'e-either II. Clay or J. Tyler will he n. n.,,
President Of the United States Can Democra,. bo.
sitate in their choice
From n, " o. Age.
Candidate Jor ne Presidency IN opposition
10 Henry Clay.
Taking Il for granted what we believe i. fac,
th.t Mf. CaIhouns acceptance Off sea, IN Mr. Ty
lers CabiDct was tscit advertisement that he Mr.
Caihoun, DID not ~ish 10 be nominated for the pfes
dcnoy in 1874 and considering the .lec,;on car.
pagh go FAR advanced to leave little hone. Of soc
cess 70 All other opponents Of Mr. Clay erceptino
John Tyler and Martin Van Buren,, ve now c,h
upon Soo'hcrners TO take a decided stand. and
eho Sc between JONI TYLsn, Martin Van Buren,
and Henry Clay.
We care no, for parry names and party combine.
I'm, We iook upon the approaching Preside oii,I
eteouon ~ one that will iest for the third time IN,
question OF American Independence In our opinion
mere u very little difference either on IN. scor, of
principle or conduct, between Henry Clay snd Ma i
un AN burcn' Nsitter eoud be our first choice AT
any time. ~
But, at This crisis, we should look upon the cleo
ITO" Of either to the Presidency as maoife.lng re-.
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THE PEOPLE IN FAVOR OF ANNEXATION
Colonel johnson (who is now in Washington has
published in the Globe another letter, in which nc
goes for Texas, without qualification.
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The following named Mdshipmen in the Navy
have been examined by Board OF Officers, con-
vened for the purpose at the Naval Asylum, near
Philadelphia, and found qualified for promotion
They are arranged in the order Of merit fixed by the
Beard:
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AZ The Baltimore American (Clay) of this morn

1.-The Texas mania seems TO have the effect of
shaking The reason or at least Of binding the judy
ment Of those who potently seized by it,"
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wssnNoroN, (rgxls,) jay 9, 1913.
Sra AN informed by gentleman from Galveston
that Judge Eve our late Charge IA flares here de-
parie this life the h Of las, month"; the day after
] left there for this place.
Your obedient ervant,
w s MURPHY.
Hon. ~. s. Lrg,Rr,
Secretary II STATE &c
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1844-05-30
AN APOLOGY.

"The Rose is fairest when It's budding new"
We apology to young friends of "the
fair SEX for not noticing their " May Party in
our paper of last week. We regret very much
that our engagements prevented US from being
present and witnessing the Coronation and other
few moments during the evening Mr.. Jamison's,
and we've highly delighted to our young friends
in such high glee, and enjoying themselves so much
We could not but recall to our memory lhe beaut
fll lines of the Poetess Mrs. Little when speaking
of q" the poetry youth, loves sweet and short
NANCE"
Who moves in beauty ihro' the merry dance,
With buOyant feet that seem to skim the air,
And eyes that whisper in each gentle glance
The poetry of youth, loves short and sweet ro-
nance"
These annual meetings Of the young in the fairy
month of Msy very appropriate, and should
never be abandoned. But we have word to say
to our young friends before we part, and that is,
now that they have gathered "and laid the sweet
flowers on the shrine of life" to commence to
learn from them an instructive lesson. Bear in
mind that flowers bloom and fade--so 40 the flow
ers of fe and it is therefore incumbent on you to
improve we'll your time in cultiva,iug the virtues Of
the heart, and storing your minds with that knowl'
edge and learning which will adorn and ornament
your lives, and direct you with unerrng certainty
TO that immortal garden where flowers bloom and
never fade.