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NJ IN, B,,en and Tsras. The Wash

Mfr. Hdn Buren, and I'eras. The Wash
ineton Globe OF Saturday evening contains
letter from MIR. Van Buren,, on the subject OF
the proposed annexation OF Texas to the I'm
ion. The letter occupies nearly five columns
and a half of the Globe, and is In reply to a
letter from the Hon. w. FL. Hamet, asking
his views and opinions on this important sub
iect. Mr.. Van Buren, enters into long MS
tory of the various negotiations between the
United States and Texas and Mexico quotes
the views and wishes of Gen. Jackson and
his Cabinet, discusses the policy and imPoiiiccy
of the annexation, alludes to the ImProbaDili,,
ty of Texas becoming British colony, ana
intimates, without expressly declaring it, that
he is nnfavorable to annexation. de says
however, that the subject is OF so much I'M
portance, that the opinions and wishes OF the
PEOPLE of the different States should be
consulted. and if the result should be ia
yorable to annexation, and he tcere en-,
trusted arih the Erecutirs Potcer, ne wouiu
hold it to be his duty to carry out the views
of the people, thus constitutionly expressed
-Erpress.
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PETITIONS TO THE COUNTY COURT.

To the Citizens Of Addison County.
In few DAYS there will be sent to the
towns of Addison County, which have not
been already supplied, copies of petitions to
the County Court, for the refusal of all hcen
ses to vend Intoxicating drinks. One form of
petition is for freemen, exclusively, and Sec
ond for females above eighteen years of age.
They were prepared at the expense of the
Young Mems Temperance Society of Mid
dlebury, for whom we ourselves are acting as
Committee. The petitions will be circula-
ted as far as possible, in connection with the
labors of Moses P. Parish, Esq. Temperance
Agent for the State.
Fellow Citizens, the importance of this
movement demands an extraordinary atten-
ton. The main point of anxiety at present,
is, the immediate and universal circulation of
the petitions, and careful return of the same
in season for the session OF the Court. II
these are secured, the Committee have no ap-
prehension that the majority in the county
against licenses will be found less decided
than it was, in Middlebury itself, last year,
where an expression Of public sentiment by
the same means was obtained.
The elevated position in which Addison
County, by the late decision of our County
Court was placed, OUGHT TO BE SUSTAINED.
Consistency and character demand il, not less
than self protection. Already the action of
the towns and the boards of town authority.
as far as such action has been taken, have o.
vinced that the refusal of the Court correctly
expressed the mind Of the people. Let tn.
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THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION.

We are happy togive TO our readers as
much as we can. aud all that 1t is essential TO
know in relation TO the nominating conven-
ton. Never perhaps IN the political history
of the country was there presidential NOM
instion made with more unanimity, or receiv-
ed with more warm and enthusiastic approba-
ton, than that of Mr.. Clay. Besides the del
egates, the meeting was immense, and when
the nomination was presented for approval
one universal reclamation went forth from the
assemblage, which says the N. Y. Express
made the building ring as with the roar ola
whole park of artillery. All arose, all shout
ed, and the feeling Of age was brought into
competition with the enthusiasm of youth.
In relation to the Vice Presidency diver
sity of views was manifested. A spirited ri
valship arose between the friends of the diff
ferent candidates, all of whom were eminent
ly fitted by their talents and integrity to fill the
station with honor to themselves and advan-
tage to the country. But the competition
was characterized throughout by patriotic
and selfsacrifcing spirit, &ended in the yield
ing of state and individual preferences to the
success Of the great cause which they were
assembled to promote. As the friends ofths
rival candidates arouse one by one to express
their adhesion to the nomination Of Theo-
dors Frelinghuysen, and pledged themselves
to outstrip each other in the approaching
compaign for the noble ticket which had been
presented, the most enthusiastic cheerings
rung through the Hall. The South, except
South Carolina, who polled for John Davis
were almost unanimous for Mr.. Frelinghuy-
sen.
Mr. Frelinghuysen will add to the strength
of the ticket even though headed by Henry
Clay. He was long senator from New Jer-
sey, and is distinguished alike for his learning
wisdom, piety and patriotism. He is man
of high and lofty character, upon which even
the malignity of locofocoism cannot affix
stigma. He is now Chancellor of the Uni
versity of New York, and will soon be Vice
President of the United states, by an over
whelming majority. Hurrah for Clay and
Frelinghuysen
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VILLAGE IMPROVEMENT.

We are happy to perceive that the hitherto
neglected grounds around the old College
now the Academy-deeded many years ago,
by Col. Seth S;orrs and other public spirited
citizens, for public green, are about to bo
enclosed, levelled and planted with trees. in
such manner as to be an ornament and ben
eft to the village. At the meeting on We'd
nesday evening last, the Committee reported
detailed plan for the streets, the park, &C.,
accurately drawn on a considerable scale;
which was considered and fully adopted A
Committee was appointed to raise the neces-
sary amount of funds, and the Trustees of
the village with one individual united with
them for the purpose. were requested to o.
verse; the execution. The project meets
with decided and uniform favor among our
citizens.
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The WING YOUNG MrN's RATIrr-
600 at Baltimore, on Thursday.
JOHN NJ. CLAYTON, of Delaw are, was
President.
The nominations were unanimously rati-
fed, with an enthusiasm that surpasses de-
scription.
The PRIZE BANNER was awarded TO
DELAWARE.
DANIEL WEBSTER was there, and when
he presented himself at the front, there went
up cheer that might have been heard almost
at the White House in Washington. MIR.
Webster spoke with earnestness, frankness
and accustomed power. He was there, he
said, TO add the voice of one Wing more TO
the universal Wing voice that had designated
Henry CLAW, as the Candidate Of the party
and of the Country.
He had been long in public life with MIR.
Clay, and although not always agreeing IN
opinion they had differed without any dimi-
mutton Of mutual regard, or respect, and on
all essential points, of the foreign or domes-
tic policy of the country, he believed they diff
fered not at all. The cause, of which Mir
CLAY was the leader, was the one, the only
" cause of the Wings, and for one he was
willing, in his humble way, to give it his hear
test support.
Mr.. w. passed warm eulogy on MIR
Frelinghuysen, as one Of the purest, safest
and firmest statesmen of the day. He said
in the language of our revolutionary father:
our cause is just-our union is perfect anc
we have only TO support that just cause a;
our fathers did, and we should accomplish
ike success.
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sponded to the Nomination with the most en-
thusiastic cheers. acclamations, waving oil
hats, handkerchiefs, &c. for several minutes
When silence had been restored, the resolu-
ton was again read and the question taken oy
AYES and Noes. One unanimous Ave:
shook the roof for some moments, Ihe
Noes were called, but came up missing
The whole Convention rose again, and cheer
after cheer,prolonged for some mlnutes,spoke
the wild enthusiasm of the Convention.
Mr.. Leigh now proposed that Commit
tee of five be appointed TO inform Mr.. clay
of this nomination.
Letters from Mr.. Clay, Mr.Evans of Maine,
Mr.. Clayton Of Delaware, and Judge Nc
Lean Of Ohio were read.
Mr.. Reed, of Pennsylvania, presented IN
behalf of the Pennsylvania Delegation, the
name of John Sergeant as a candidate for
Vice President. Gen. Root, of New York,
rose and stated that the New Y ork Delegation
were instructed by the Wing members of The
Legislature TO present the name of Millard
Fillmore for the same Office.
The name of Theo. Frelinghuysen was
likewise presented. The Convention then
proceeded to vote for a candidate for Vice
President. The result of the ballotings will
be seen by asubsequent letter.
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The Treaty is accompanied by mess
age from the President, setting forth the
Presidential view of the many and great
advantages to be gained by the annexa-
ton. but this is SO [much less interesting
than the'appended correspondence that fer
to-day we pass over it.
The first letter of the correspondence
is from Messrs Van Zandt and Hender-
son to Mr. Calhoun, alleging the desire OF
the Texan people for the annexation, and
showing the assets and liabilities of the
single star republic, as follows: lands un>
appropriated, 1876, 1ll.327 acres; debts of
various descriptions, 100000.
Next is a letter from Mr. Van Zaudt to
Mr. Webster December IA, lS42. show
ing the brutal and uncIvilized character
ofthe war wsged by Mexico upon Texas,
and urging the interference of the United
States either TO stop it. or enforce its con
duct in more Christian fashion.
There are several letters from Mr. Up
shur to Mr. Murphy, all expatiating on the
benefits Texas would derive from annex
alton, and literally begging for it on be-
half Of the United States.
There is also long letter from Mr.
Calhoun 10 Mr. Packenham. commenting
upon the avowed desire of Great Britain
to see slavery abolished all over the world,
and her intention to use all lawful and
honorable means to attain that object
Iauding the domestic institution and
announcing the conclusion Of the Treaty
of Annexation. as the means adopted by the
United States TO eounteract the anti-SLaUe.
~ desires and designs of Great Britain
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VIRGINIA ELECTION. The papers say the
news comes in glOriOusly. 1t lis s,rosssly be-
lieved the wings will obtain majority in joint
ballot, and also majority of the people
The last returns show that the wings have 6
nett gain of 10 over all the locoloco gains.
Of the two members of Congress, Mr.. Cog
in, wing in the Gilmore district is elected,
but Bagly, loco in elected in the Wise district
by small majority over Carter.
The Qoco) Richmond Enquirer speaks
very despondingly of the result, and that
majority in joint ballot is a doubtful problem
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CORE SPONDENCE.

Almost the whole fabrick Of the argumen'
disclosed by the documents accompanying
the treaty of annexation, is based upon de-
sign imputed to Great Britain by Messrs.
Upshur, Tyler, and Calhoun, of exerting an
influence through the government of Mexico.
to procure the abolition of slavery in Texas.
On this ground it is that these conspirators
vindcate the negotiation. But most unfor-
tunately, facts do not justify the premises
which have been taken; and in the absence
of a particle of evidence better than mere
surmise. the British minister has peremptOri-
" denied any interference Of the kind This
disavowal was made to MIR. Everett IN Lon
don. and recently to the Administration at
Washington, and is among the documents
accompanying the treaty to the Senate
Lord Aberdeen did, however. clearly express
the desire of Great Britain TO see slavery a.
bolished in Texas; but disavowed assuming
any authority, and declaree that the govern
ments of Mexico and Texas to be left BY her
at liberty to make any arrangements IN regard
to the abolition Of slavery.or any other points,
But. as with some men all goes by conirarles'
this only convinced Upshur and Calhoun oil
the imperious duty Of,he government in de-
fence of the peculiar institution, and forever
to perpetuate it in the world to take speedy
measures to annex Texas. Such is the scan
dalous logic which is to reconcile nation oil
freemen to this most infamous transaction
The perpetuation !of slavery throughout all
future generations, at home and abroad. The
justification is ten times worse that the charge
itself. No wonder some Of the noble spirited
wings in the Senate trampled the documents
| under their feet, and that John C.. Calhoun,
in the estimation of large portion Of this ma
ton has sunk down to the level of that fox
and weazel politician whom he affects to de-
spise. "Par mobile fratrum." They are
doomed men. Peace to their names.
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MR.. CLAY'S LETTER ON ANNEX
ALTON.

II is with the highest qualification we this
week Law before our readers the expected let
ter of Mr.. Clay on the subject of annexation.
None but those who are blinded by prejudice,
or ignorance as to the true character of this
truly great and patriotic citizen, could have
anticipated any thing but unqualified opposi-
ton to project, characterized with the
blacklist perfdy to Mexico, and the most dam
gerous influences upon the peace and tran
guilty, and even the existence of the Union.
How frankly and decidedly too does he expires
his hostility to annexation, while receiving
the plaudits and enjoying the Inequalities of
his fellow citizens who are known TO be stren-
nous advocates of the measure he repudiates.
But Henry Clay places the commonwealth
above parties and personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Like the good Emperor Autoninus, he has
nothing of his own; Next to the father Of
his country, We are bold to declare, that
nobler hearted man, purer patriot, and
more enlightened and gifted statesman never
breathed in the atmosphere of the republic.
1t is true he is stakeholder, and so was
Washington. Each were inhabitants Of
slaveholdins states, and each have expressed
their strong sense of the injustice. inhumani-
ty and inexpediency of the peculiar institution
Says Henry Clay in one of his public speech
es, :" am no friend to sldrery. The 'enrcheT
Of all hearts knOtcs that mine beats high and
strong IN The cause of GIRL liberty" We
boldly ask the slanderers of Mr.. Clay, when
he has made the country the victim of bis
own personal aggrandizementl Where has
he not stood erect and unflinching in the
cause OF popular rights, of the union, the con-
stitution and the national prosperity! "neh
has he iuculcated in our national COUNCILS any
other sentiments than those Of humanity III
violable public faith and high national non0'
and integrity, all grossly outraged oy US
abominable project of annexation 10 'p4'
last mastery production of this great m,A
with what patriotic spirit does he urs' wv
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A LITTLE Observation-Disclosures upon
multitudes MAY 1st.) says letter VIII
ter, are pouring into the city. The de-
yises and banners are innumerable, live
coons are numerous, and the universal
CRY is "The same old Coon is Coming"
Va. is here in great numbers, and Del. with
an emblem of the blue hens, and chicks
ems. The city is dotted all over with
Wings, several of the delegations arc stri-
wing for the banner, and the rivalry is
the most spirited between Vermont, Del
aware and Arkansas. Massachusetts too,
and Virginia Maryland and New Jersey
contest the prize. A correspondent Of
the Express dating on the morning Of the
I'd day, says, the thoroughfares Of the city
are lined with the beauty and fashion Of the
country, overy house is filled with people,
and every window displayes beautiful ia
ces and tasteful dresses. MANY buildings
are ornamenied with flags, inscriptions
banners, and portraits Of distinguished
men, while lofty and elegant arches,
adorned with whig measures and wing
names crown the prominent streets. 1t
is joyous scene and far SURPRISING the
gathering of $40. Nearly all the prom.
inent Wings IN the Union. are present.
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THE TREArI.-Itis hardly necessary for
us to give the terms of the perfdious treaty
Of annexation in ertenso.' 1t can as pub
lished, scarcely be doubted that it will be re-
jected with scorn BY the Senate. The read
ing of the documents assigning the reasons
of the measure, excited nothing but laugh
ter, disgust and evaporation, in far the larg-
est proportion of that body. The terms. in
short, are, LIST. Texas to be admitted as a
territory with one representative. Slavery is
left an open question.
I'd. The Texas debt is assumed by the
Union, amounting to at least ten millions, to
be paid out of the proceeds of the public
lands which are surrendered to the United
States.
Sd. The boundary question is leh open
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BALTIMORE
CON v EN!EION

RBy the following letter it will be seen
the Wing National Convention at baltimore
have nominated HENRY CLAY for Presi-
dent and THEO. FRELINGHUYSEN for
Vice President. OF Mr.. Clay's nomination,
not word need be said. Ii had virtually
been made long since by One Million and
Half of Wing Voters. Mr.. frelinghuysen'
though not our first choice, was our second
aud the first of very large portion Of the
American people. He is Wing Of the firm
est sort, Statesman, Christian and Pat
riot, and will be supported by an immense
majority Of the American People. Huzza
for Clay and Frelinghuysen Tribune.
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~ The TYLER office seekers and boIi.,

O. The Tyler office seekers and holders
are moving in all quarters in obedience to thu
edict from Washington to get up meetings
for the projected National Convention. Geo.
Roberts Of Boston Chairman of tho TYLER
State Committee, has sent circular 10 all
Post masters in the State, requiring them TO
get meetings to appoint delegates The
Convention will assemble at Baltimore On
the 9th of May.
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SUPPRESSION OF DocUMENTs.-TheN New
York American charges misunderstanding
Tyler Within suppression of important doe
uments in relation 10 the Texas affair. That
according to agreement with Houston, though
not communicated to the Senate, the naval
and military forces of the Union were imme-
diately to approach the neighborhood Of Tex
as ready for her defence, in case OF emergen-
cy. Accordingly it appears in the papers,
that a part of our naval forces has recently
been ordered into the Gulph OF Mexico, and
two regiments of infantry detached TO march
on to the Texian frontier, as occasion may
require.
But again, where, asks the American is the
protest of General Almonte, the Mexican
Minister, against the treaty of annexation
There can scarcely be doubt of the exist
ence of protest from this quarter, as the
Minister has left Washington for the purpose
of signifying in the clearest manner the DIS
sent of Mexico to the annexation TO the U.
States Of territory which she regards as enc
of her own provinces.
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~ The New York Evening Post.ais

u The New York Evening Pos,, alarm
ed at the uufayorable omens in relation to the
success OF the weazle candidate. especially
since the publication of his point no point
letter in relation to annexation, whips I'D tho
Tribune for declaring that Cass declines tho
presidential canvass. He says Cass has =
good chance Of being selected as candid
ate by the Baltimore Convention.
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WING NATIONAL CONVENTION.
Editorial Correspondence.
BALTIMORE, Wednesday May l, 1874

BALTIMORE, Wednesday May l, 1874.
The Convention assembled in the Univer-
salist Church, Colvert ST. at IL O'Clock, AM.
and YVES called to order by Beverly johnson,
Esq. of Nd. Chairman of the Committee OF
Arrangements, who called the States in sue
cession, and every one reported themselves
completely represented.
Mr.. Johnson having announced the Con-
venton ready to proceedto business,and call
ed on the Committee Of Arrangements ap-
pointed by the Delegations from each State
to report on the manner, &c. of organizing
Hon. Jabez w. Huntington, Chairman Of
that Committee, said
Gentlemen of the Conventional his IS
the day designated for the assemblage OF the
Convention to nominate Wing candidates for
President and Vice President of the United
States For the purpose Of affecting an or
ganization. am instructed to propose Hon.
Arthur +. Hopkins of Alabama as President
pro TEN. Unanimously agreed TO, and Mr..
Hopkins took the Chair.
Mr.. II. Johnson now proposed that the ses-
sions Of this Convention be opened with an
appeal 10 the Throne Of Grace by Rev. DIR.
Johns of Baltimore. The President pro tenn.
put the question, and the request was unan-
imously preferred; so Rev. DIR. Johns then
led in iervent and eloquent prayer. The form
of Prayer was the same which was offered
before the Declaration Of Independence.
Rev. Mr.. Reed then read. as appropriate
to the occasion, from the Sacred Scriptures
the fifth Chapter of Ephcsians, for the ad-
moniton of the Convention.
The President pro tenn. now stated that
the Committee of two from each State had
fixed on suitable persons to recommend for
Officers of this Convention, viz.
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~ Extract of letter from New Haven
Conn.,, dated, Wednesday, May 2nd.

1.-THE Legislature met yesterday and or
ganized Mr.. McGurdy, was chosen speaker
of the House. They met again at 8 o'clock
this morning and heve chosen Hon. r. s.
Baldwin Governor. The cannon are notc fir
ing, the bells ringing a merry peal, and the
military assembling TO escort the Governor
TO the State House. His majority over
Cleveland was 80" This 10 two more than
we claimed.
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THOS. A. MERRILL,)
AK. C.. TWINlNG, Genie
s. PEARL LATHROP.

PESysYLvANIA.-Ther revenue bill to saws
the credit of the State and repudia,e repudi-
alton has passed both Houses and been ap-
proved by the Governor.
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people themselves in their Urinary capacity
complete the noble expression.
Fellow citizens, we borrow an Illustration
from the ordina ry business of the season,and
we say that the ground you are preparing, aud
the seed you are about to cast in, will ret
more certainly be productive of valuable
erops,than will the exercise of your privilege
as consttuai members Of the community be
productive of rich blessings TO yourselves ard
your posterity. The voice Of your petitions
will long illuminate gladness even to the class
es who now regard your object with tisjrus,
or meet it with opposition. Let no one then,
of the great mass be negligent as to the dis
Posal Of his own drop OF influence. Let.
first. the circulation Of bie petitions be provi-
ded for. in every town, by Immediate and dds-
glate arrangements. Next, let every inhabi-
tant, to whom the paper shall come, duly ap-
prehend the importance Of the request, he is il
vited to unite in. Lastly, let the tu01E BE sea-
sOnably completed, and The resalt returned to
James NJ. Slade, Esq. President of the Young
Mems Temperance Society at Middieburv.
Then will grand step have been completed
tending to the removal of public grievances
and private burdens-to the IMMIGRATION as
industry and the publication of morals.
Signed,
| THOS. A. MERRILL
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