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The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

Assaults ON CHARLES O'CoNNoR, ESQ, Of
New YoRK.-This celebrated counsel, says the
Herald, was severely beaten just as he had left
the Vice Chancelor's Court on Monday morning,
after having been engaged in arguing the case,
Cruger VS.. CrGger. He was approached as he
was descending the Steps Of the City Hall, BY
John A. Munroe, The nephew Of Colonel Munroe,
who called upon him to make certain retractons
of offensive remarks made use of by him, and af-
fecting the character of his uncle. This demand
Mr.. O'Connor refused to comply with, when Mr..
Munroe raised a heavy cane he held in his hand,
and inflicted several blows with il on the head of
Mr.. O'Connor, breaking the cane into several
pieces. He was arrested, taken to the police
Office, and held to bail in the sum of $1,000 to
answer for the assault.
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lutary rule Of proceeding which shut out from the
Hail of Representatives the agitation of the abo
lionists. an agitation which has for it's object an
unconstitutional interference with the vital inter.
ests Of large portion Of the Union an agitation
which can by no possibility result in good. but II
persisted in, must produce lncalculable mischief
The door was opened and they were let in. The
body Of abolitonists who had aided in the cleo
lion of "Tippecanoe and Tyler too" and who
had increased the number of their Representa-
tives in Congress, had become too formidable as
a political faction to be disregarded, and we're to
be conciliated. l have no hestatian in reaftirm-
ing what upon former occasion declared, thai
modern abolitionism, with rare and few exceptions,
has become purely political question. And
have as little hesitation in declaring my convc-
ton, from the evidence of the fact before the pub
lie, that the great body of the abolitonlsts are
Federalists, and in the last Presidential election
calledthemselves Wings, and united in the sup
port of the Wing ticket. The great body OF the
Democracy of the North, will add, are now as
they have always been, the natural and faithful
allies of the South and of Southern interests.
They have advocated at all times strict construc-
ton of the Constitution, and been ever ready TO
aid in restraining the action of the Federal Gov
eminent within its proper sphere. The first
month of the extra session of Congress was occu-
pied mainly in this measure of relief. hope ra-
Their than OK pect, that the same agitating and
alarming scenes may not be re-enacted by the
same party at the opening Of the next session of
Congress-"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08
r SHALL NOT BE HELD THERE"
aIT SHALL NOT BE HELD HERE"

ALBEMARLE.-Mr. Lyons, we understand, made
on Monday at Albemarle court an effective speech.
There were passages, we learn further, between
Mr.. Rives and General Gordon. How they ter
minated, where one of the highest and most Gull
tIvated lntellecIs in America or the world was a
party on the side of the Wings, the public will
be at little loss to decide. 81,
But we call upon VIM. G. Rives, in the name
OF Virginia, not to confine the exhibition of his
scarcely rvalled abilities and Of his uNRIvALLED
craftsmanship to AIbemarle. When the Trojans
are at the navy, Achilles can no longer remain in
his tent. Every Greek must throw himself into
the thickest of the battle, and where it RACES
the hottest there make his stand-Rich Wing.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

CHESAPEAKE AND Ono CANAL.--The sixteenth
annual report Of the Presiden; and Directors Of
the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Company to the
Stockholders, reterates the statement, laid before
the last Legislature, that the Canal can be finish
ed to Cumberland for $l,245000, and declares
that competent persons are now ready to enter
into contract to finish it for $l.350,OOO, az soon
as the company are provided with the means 10
complete it. In addition to the above, the sum of
$1,000 is added for the Engineer Department,
which will make the total amount required in
current funds $l,420,0OO. 9
The report announces that settlement of the
long standing account with Messrs. Barring Bro
theirs & Co. Of London, has been satisfactorily
made-Baltimore Patrin J
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

PIcKPocKETING AND ARREsT--A gentleman of
this CITY, while waiting at the railroad depot on
Saturday forenoon, tn sNe some friends of, was
relieved Of his pocKet-book, containing abou. $40.
immediately on discovering his loss, he ntirack
Of certain suspicious individuals, who we've ar
rested in the course Of the afternoon, and taken
before the Recorder, and after the examination
OF two or three Witnesses were committed for
further examination this morning. The three
persons arrested are strangers, and give their
names as Json, Wright, and Davis, and say they
are from New York.
While the examination was in progress, a gen.
tleman from the South entered complaint of
having been robbed Of his pocket book, containing
$3.50, shortly after his arrival in the cars on Fri
day.--Utica Gazeite
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

GEoRGIA-The Philadelphia U. s. Gazette
says: "We are told that Mr.. Chapman, the Ln-
cofoco candidate for Governor of Georgia, after
having canvassed the State for several months,
has actually declined running longer, and quit the
canvass. They've now to hunt up another can
date. The Wings are in the highest spirits, and
working like bees.''
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

The Chevalier Calderon de la Barca, Envoy
Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary from
her Catholic Majesty the Queen Of Spain, pre-.
scented his credentials to the President of the
United States at Old Point on Monday last Az
ter his reception by the President, the Chevaer,
in company with Governor Branch and party
Of ladies' and gentlemen, visited the revenue cut
ter fancy, Capt. Fatio, and we're received with
the customary salutes, and handsomely enter
tanned by Capt. F. and bis officers.
Norfolk Herald.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

CLAIM OF SIR AUGUSTUS D'EsTE.-O the 9th
Of July, the Committee of Privileges" assem-
bled to hear the opinions Of the Judges on the
claim Of Sir Augustus d'Este to the Dukedom If
Sussex, and of course to legal membership of the
royal family. The Unanimous opinion of the
Judges was delivered by Lord Denman, that a
marriage soemnized at Rome, between son Of
George III and subject, without the consent If
the King, was not valid so as to entitie a son. The
issue Of that marriage, to claim on estate in Eng
land. And thereupon the committee, being the
law lords, resolved, unanimously, that the claim
was not made out. They put their decision en-
tlrely on the royal marriage act-agreeing that
there was marriage in fact, valid at Rome but
not valid in England and the Lord Chancellor,
Lord Campbe and others, expressed in strong
terms their deep sense Of the injustice wrought
by that act, their regret that il had ever been
passed, and their conviction that it ought to be
modified. The Lord Chancellor also said that in
his opinion Parliament should give PREPARATION TO
those who had been SO deeply injured by the
royal marriage act.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

FASHIONABLE ARRIVAL AT SARAToGA.--A love.
ly "native" belle has made her appearance at
Saratoga, and entirely eclipses all the beauties of
the aristocracy. She is niece Of the celebrated
John Ross, OF the Cherokee tribe. She is about
sixteen, and is the very impersonation of grace,
elegance, purity, and virgin modesty.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

A RECoScILIATIoN.--The New York True Sun
says: " 1t is rumored that reconciliation meet.
ing s to take place in this city very shortly be-
tween the friends of Mr. Polk and Mr.. Tyler, and
that Mr.. Robert Tyler will be present and make
speech"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

ANoTHER-A. L. Hatch, Esq, heretofore a
igan, has come out in letter in the Detroit Ad-
vertiser, and declared his intention to vote for
HENRY CLAY in November next.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

ORANGE County, N C.-Ths great and po-
pulous county is the residence of Mr.. Mangum,
and Of Mr. Graham, the Wing candidate for the
Gubernatorial Chair. 1t has been closely contest
ed for many years, and, previous TO 1910, it was
generally arrayed on the Locnfoco side. In 1910
it became Wing, but in 1912 it reapsed for
moment to Locofocoism which was the occasion
Of deal Of Wanting and hurraing among the
Sweat House gang. The Enquirer, in its own
chaste and energetic style, proclaimed that the
very nest egg Of federalism is added - ssMr.
Clay is endorsed, and Mr.. Mangum is dsown-
ed" &c. &c.
Now the tables are turned. Orange sends four
Wings to the Legislature, and gives Graham 200
majority !-Richmond Wing.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08
From the Cincinnati Gazette.
1T SHALL NOT BE HELD HERE.

We like these words They sound well. The
Carolina Nullifiers proposed, as our readers know,
10 hold Southern Convention at Richmond, as
well as ar-Nashville The avowal of the friends
of the measure, "that they will dissolve the Union
sooner than abandon Texas" and shat they must
seize the moment when the South is aroused by
the rejection of the treaty, to propose Immediate
steps towards Southern Convention, and leave
dsunion to the Morrill," leaves no room to doubt
as to the object they desire to accomplish.
The Wings Of Nashville said NO! Tennessee
wants no such Convention within her borders
Not even the cry Of Polk and Texas would toler-
ate such a move there And now the Wings
of Richmond respond in like bold and patriotic
spirit:
at SHALL NOT BE HELD THERE"
How cheeringly sound these words! How in
spirting is the conduct Polk, Dallas, and Tex
asa Southern Confederacy and DJsUNIoN! Let
there be no qualifications. The voice of the peo-
pie and the words of the people, in this matter,
should be that of COMMAND. No such Conven-
ton should be held out of South Carolina. The
language Of the people should be in the language
of the Richmond Wings:
"IT SHALL NOT BE HELD HERE"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

From BUENos AYREs--rhe Boston Daily Adj
vertser says T" We have seen private letter,
received by the Corioanus at this port, dated The
18th of June. The writer speaks OF Oribes army
IN the Banda Oriental as still stationed at The
Basco, twenty-sx leagues from the city of Monte
vIdeo,. which he Processes to hold in siege.
Browns heet was still lowering off The harbor of
Monte VIdeo, partially enforcing the blockade.
uen RIVIERA with the Oriental army still effect
81 not",0g OF Importance IN his predatory war
fare, and as Gen. Paz held himself quiet in the
cry, matters remained as far from an issue as
ever. The writer supposed that the business of
monte VIdeo must be greatly injured by the war"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

The WHIGs OF GEoRGIA--AN IMMENSE MEET
ING.--A letter from Madison, Georgia, 10 the
editor of the Augusta Sentinel. under date If
"Wednesday week, says: "Twenty thousand
Wings did ! say Aye twenty thousand Wings
have been here to-day assembled at the same
altar, and slipped from the same fountain the pure
republican principles which are every where in
scrbed upon Wing banners. The procession
ITSELF which | repeat was The most grand, sub
lime, and imposing spectacle have ever witness
ed, numbered not less than thirteen thousand
gond and true Wings, and there were thousands
who did not join in the PROCESSION. but who greet
ed it wherever it turned with shouts and cheers
that made every Wing heart in the vast multitude
leap for joy. Let it then go forth to our Wing
friends throughout the Union, thet Georgia is
Wing to the core--and will place herself side by
side by her Wing sisters for Clay and Frelng-
huysen.' t-t
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

PROTECTION IN l6O6.-Extract from an address
published in 1903, urging the people Of Virginia
TO such system of domestic manufactures as
would render it Independent Of foreign nations:
"Perhaps it is no wild supposition TO conceive
that even if the present attacks on our trade
should blow over, Congress may adopt the policy
of encouraging our own manufactures by rather
higher duties on the imported articles Of Europe.
TO keep ourselves from being altogether depen-
dent on Europe for our clothing, Congress may
adopt this course if they should discover from the
experience of the intermediate time that we have
really the inclination and the spirit to clothe our
selves" (Signed.)
WILLIAM H. CABELL,
WILLIAM Writ,
WILLIAM FoUcHEE, Sen,
PEYToN RANDOLPH
THOMAS RICHIE.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

A fund of hundred thousand pounds, it is said,
has been raised in England to preach the doc
trines OF free trade in other nations.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

The bark Olga arrived at this port this morning
from Cronstadt reports that on the 9th ult, lat.
az IL N. lon. 43 IS w. saw a steamer (undoubt-
eddy the Great Western from New York, Goth,
for Liverpool,) standing East.--Bosioa Trans.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

.EREE CHURCH OF ScoTLAND.-Thc sum of
S42S35 has been collected in this country thus
far for the Free Church of Scotland.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

EIGHT THOUSAND Wires IN CouNcIL-At the
grand Wing Barbecue near Spring Hill, Tennes-
see, on the 10th ultimo, from six TO ten thousand
glorious Wings were upon the ground, including
upwards of two thousand ladies'.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

NAvAL.-The U. s. brig Oregon, William F..
Percy, commander, arrived in New York on
Tuesday last from Pensacola.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

A niece of the celebrated John Ross, of the
Cherokee tribe, is among the bellies of Saratoga
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

Qualla Battoo, which was destroyed by an A.
merlcan squadron, some years since, in punish
ment for acts Of piracy, has been destroyed again
by the British.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

:, LATE FROM BERMUDA-The brig Falcon, CAPT.
rht arrived yesterday morning, 9 days from Ber-
muda. we see not an item worth copying in
our paper. The health OF the island was good.
-FOUR more British soldiers had attempted to
escape from the island, but were arrested on Tho
brig Favorite bound for ST Andrews.--Tyibune.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

Sir Robert Peel is said to be worth more than
E7,OOO,O00 sterling.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08
THE GAME OF BRAG.

Those who read only Locofoco papers can come
Wing left in the country. The brag game is play
ed off by them increasingly. 1t is true the same
game was played in 1910, and with as much bare
facedness as now. Some idea may be formed Of
the result of the game played by them in 1910,
from the following statement:
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

J. r. Thompson, ESQ.,, Of Princeton, is spoken
Of as the Locofoco candidate for Governor Of New
Jersey.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

The yellow fever has broken out at Havana,
and other places in Cuba.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

The nlacontent Locofocos at Rochester, New
York, it seems, have not been intimidated by the
fierce denunciations of the Plebeian, and other
white slaves Of the chivalry. meeting, COM
posed of two hundred Locofocos opposed to an
nexation, took place on Saturday last, and after
being addressed by Mr.. ]. D. Husbands, adopted
series of resolutions. The Rochester Democrat
Of Monday publishes a report of Mr.. HIS speech,
and promises to publish the resolutions on
Tuesday. We presume that their tenor cores.
ponds TO the speech Of Mr.. Husbands, an extract
from which we give below. 1t would appear that
he will not support Polk and Dallas, if his Ian
gsage means any thing; and if the resolutions
are of a similar tenor, his two hundred disaAected
friends may likewise be regarded straghtouts."
But we are told that annexation is no part Of
the issue in this election. Not part of the
issue Then why was Mr.. Van Buren, thrown
overheard Those who say SO, will perhaps re-
gard Gen. Jackson's authority and they can not
be ignorant that he has expressly stated that Van
Buren, was rejected because this aoas the issue.
"My political friends who denounce me, may
perhaps remember Mr.. Van Burens Texas let.
ter, and how vehemently it was applauded by
them. But the trickery of the South compelling
majority to yield to minority, made that letter
the occasion Of Mr. Van Buren's sacrifice. Who
let me ask. expected to hear of the nomination of
Mr.. Polk? Nobody. The majority truckled to
a Southern minority, and slavery was triumphant.
And we can not fail to see that the great object
of the South is to acquire territory enough 10
defy the North and to perpetuate slavery.
The resolutions state, that the Democracy
are opposed to a bank, yet prominent bank man
was nominated for Vice President. And why
Simply because he was in favor of annexation
Mr.. Daas was the willing agent" of the bank
in 1892, and opposed Gen. Jackson in his attempts
to crush that institution. But, then, he was an
early friend of Texas annexation, and that over.
came all objections to his nomination. Shall the
Northern Democracy tamely submit to all this
Shall we kneel to receive the lash Of the Save
Power!
Il would not infringe on the constitutional
rights of the South. But let me not be required
to extend slavery. ] am ashamed that the Dem
ocratic party at the North is in favor of annexa-
ton, while the Wings, by the force OF crcum-
stances, (ior which give them no credt,) are
opposed to it. | claim the right to speak for my
self, and utter my own sentiments freely. shall
stand by my party, while my party stands by it's
principles but can not follow it in the abandon.
ment of them"
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-08-08

"A little whigling published in this city, called
the Wing Standard, made an error in favor Of the
Wings Of 1000 last evening in its subtraction"
The foregoing remark is from the Globe of
last evening. As to the error referred to, we
acknowledged it yesterday.
1t will be seen that the Globe thinks it crime
in the Wing Standard to be small in dimensions.
Such feelings are natural to an arrogant dispose
ton pampered upon the "spoils" Of Office. When
the editor Of the Globe came to Washington, ac-
cording to all accounts, he could not, out of his
own means, have established a paper Of the size
of the Wing Standard, and one would think,
therefore. that his "reminiscences would teach
him humility:
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$40 Wing gain on the
vote of 1912, in the counties heard from.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-08-23
m.a Ga,herinc at Rational Han.


Notwithstanding the inclcmency OF Inc "ed'h'
er, the Wings OF this City rallied in great num-
bars last evening at National Hall. REvo T.
HAxce was called to the chair, BsszlLLa DE-
MISC and three others were appointed Wee Pres
dents. and ALFRED G.. PEcgHAM and L. n
Wn1rLocK served as Secretaries. J. \. RET-
yoLps opened the meeting with q bIief but ex-
ceedingy eloquent and iorcible speech, In which
ne made strong appeal to The working men IN
behalf of the Wing cause. The Ashland NUS
cal Association next came forward and entertain
ed the assembly with Song, which thrilled ever
heart. The Chairman then introduced JOSH
Mason, Esq. of Baltimore, native Of New Y Ok,
and he was received with six hearty cheers Ills
speech wes one CT the best. for popular effect
that we have heard during the canvass-strong IN
Argument, clear in illustration, eloquent N Ian
guage patriotic in sentiment, and sPlced through
out with tll2t1eady Wit and Pungcn' sarcasm winch
never fail 10 keep an audience in good humor--
he alluded. in COMMENCING, to the unanimity
which pervades The Wing ranks from the ARGOS
lock to the palmy glades OF the South, which ne
regarded as of Itself pledge OF success IN the
coming contest. Hcliked the spint Of our meet
ings IN this quarter, our songs and our enthu-
s;asm; but the Maryland Wings had one prac-
ticc which he would wish to see adopted here
more extensively, and that was the practice Of
introducing women on such occasions. In Bal
limo.c the ladies always attended Wing meet
ings, and their presence not only encouraged cur
own party, bat carried dsmay into the ranks Of
Cur opponents Sad Loco-Foco to him enc
day. Wing music raises the mischief with
US, but if you introduce the women in your
meetings we may as well give up at once
Nh Mason gave a splendid description Of
the Baltimore Wing Convention, and then
contrasted it with that which nominated Polk
and Dallas. The former was swayed by one
mighty impulse and had one great patriotic heart ;
the latter was marked by the desperate imbecillty
of once mighty but now feeble and dying pa.-
ty The issues presented in the present contest
were shown to be vital to the welfare OF the coun-
try-more SO even than those which led our fathers
TO the tented ficld-and the laboring classes were
Appeared 10 III po"e!Iui hidIiie ~ dio IA G|n0f-
ing for the Wing cause great and glorious TIL
umph. At the conclusion of his speech, three
cheers were given for Maryl and the Ashland
Association sang another song. Nh RANDALL
of Philadelphia was then introduced to the Assem-.
bly,, but we were obliged to retire before he had
fairly commenced his speech. The meeting was
glorious-one OF the best OF the season. The
work goes bravcly on!
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1844-08-23
rra,:! on The sai'rnahcrs.

"A Journeyman Saiirnakef informs Us that
while the duty on Canvass IS now seven cents
per square yard, the ship owners generally con-
tive to cyede it by sending out their ships with
old sails and then buying new abroad, and often
bringing in some extra new sails, wrapped up IN
old ones to be transferred 10 some Convenient sail
loft and thence to some new or newly ngged
vessel, dsfraud:ng the saiIfnake's Of Protection
ana The Government OF the duty
AL tbs is gross and shameful fraud, winch
viii assurcdly be stopped as soon as a Congress
friendly 10 The Tariff is again in SESSION at
Washington It is particularly shameful that
the ship.owneTs should cheat in this way, when
their Own interest has always been protected by
even p.ohibitory enactmeniF, whether others
we're or not No Foreign vessel is allowed any
share in oar Coas,ing- Trade, or can engage in
oar Foreign Trade on equal terms with our
oan shipping Such being the case, ship
owner protected as tc is from Foreign rivalry, who
can sloop to cvade The duty on saiI-duci, should
lose his vessel by it, CT have il denauonalized
a, leest Commerce has too long enjoyed almost
=: rnonopol7 Of National concern and expenditure
f5i lis protection, and uust not thlnl, Of defraud
in- other interests Of some share in the common
blessings OF Government.
Our correspondent states that the fraud exists
OILY in regard to Saii-Duck Of Hemp or Flax,
sach is essential for squarerigged vessels.
Cotton Duck is chcapc, and better for fore-and-
az, vessels, and is made here abundantly. Sails
arc made up as cheap here as in London or Liv-
erpool and in superior manner.-Depend on it,
;5is leak SHALL be stopped, whether it originates
ia smuggling or otherwise.