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WAsHrNeroS CrrY, April 29, ls4s.

The federalists of Maine have recently held district (congressionaD conventions for the selection of delegates to their ap- preaching National Convention. These have in every instance, save one, resulted in the selection of partizans of Clay, with Webster for their second choice. The exception is Taylorite, whose personal popularity secured his election. The fed eral members of Congress are watching the selection of their delegates in the Convention with an interest only second to that manifested usually when great election comes off. M.
 Not so with the democrats, as to the choice of delegates to the Baltimore Con. vention. Our friends care little whether nominal Buchanan, Cass, Dallas or Woodbury men are selected; because, knowing well that harmony will rule, and that the friends of any and every other prominent republican, will surely give the nominee hearty support. No uprori. ous Taylor man will sustain Clay, while the conscience leaders, as we'll as rank. and-file, are not to be induced to put their shoulders to the wheel once again, and so soon, too. to fix the peculiar, notions o
 MT. Calhoun into power. ea. Ii. ;,
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Greedy is just now in Washington, up to his chin, 1 fancy, in some clique de ril- ment or other.
 cannot too earnestly commend to your readers the speech of MT. Cobb, of Ga, delivered on Thu sday last, upon the fed. eral proposition to refuse to print Marcy's reply to Scott, along with Scott's grand onslaught on the administration. Cobb is a strong, very strong man-than whom no other in the House wIelds at this mo- ment more influence. This influence is simply the power of truth, industry, dis cretion, and uncompromising integrity of purpose. He is emphatically man in a thousand. embracing in himself all the qualities requisite to make one really use- ful as a statesman in his generation.
 Yesterday afternoon, the Senate releas- ed Nugent, whose imprisonment has been the farce of the age. They have acted out the hugging match with the bear after incautiously getting him in their clutches, it was discovered that it would be highly dangerous to let him loose, lest, in turn, he might squeeze them until some of their secret tricks leaked out. It was ru- mored yesterday evening that the njunc- ton of secresy had been removed, which is not true, much to the disappointment of the quil nuncs of the press, who each seized a Senator by the button hole, to coax out literal account of the last three months secret sessions
 Yesterday afternoon, the Senate was two hours without quorum. This gen eral scatteration was occasioned by having up the California claim bill.
 It is thought by many that Senator Ashley would have recovered, had med- cal advice been sooner sought. He was taken sick on Monday last, and those around him unfortunately failed to seek professional advice until Thursday morn- ing. some forty-eight hours before his death. His disease was an acute indam- ation of the bowels. t..,
 The question propounded to Congress in the message to-day sent in, is destined, it is probable, to form an important issue of the approaching presidential campaign. It was concerning the right and duty of the United States to interfere in the af. fairs of the Yucatacoes, the citizens, or whites of which country have applied to England, France, and this Government, for assistance against the aborigines.- The President frankly stating, that had he had troops sufficient, he would have forth with ordered them to take possession of fucatan as an integral part of the Mexi. can Republic. He also declared that he would still make an effort to send there enough troops to hold the country, if any European Government essays to interfere in its affairs. He plants himself on Mr.. Monroe's interference doctrine to sus- tain these views. The question of the proper action on this message gave rise to a debate, in which members divided according to politics, though the abolition s,ympathies with the Indian against the whites, as declared by Root and others, led them cheek-by-jowl with the Calhoun ultraisms of Holmes of South Carolina, as usual. B.
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''General Taylor Never Surrem-
 derS,'

By the following correspondence it will be perceived that General Taylor has no intention of backing out from inc Pres- dential race, even if "Old Harry" himself should cross his track:
 From the Richmond Republican.
 Annexed is the answer of Gen. Taylor to letter from us, propounding the fol- lowing inquiries : ta.
 ''lt has been stated in some of the pa. pers, in most positive manner, that you have said, if Henry Clay be the nominee of the Whig National Convention, you will not suffer your name to be used as a candidate.
 1t has been stated, lately, that, in re. cent conversations, you have declared that you are in favor ot the Tariff of '46, of the Sub- Treasury, of the War-that in fact the responsibility of the war be- longs to you; also, that, if elected Presi. dent, you will choose your Cabinet from both parties.
 "We respectfully solicit an answer to the following questions:
 l. Will you refuse the nomination of a Whig National Convention
 ?. Do you design to withdraw if Hen. " Clay or any other man shall be the candidate ?
 3. Have you stated that you are in favor of the Tariff of '46, the Sub- Treasury that you originated the war, and should select your cabinet from both parties p The following is Gen. Taylor's reply:
 BATON RoUeE, La., April 20, ls4S.
 DEAR SIR: Your letter of the 10th inst. which alludes to certain statements that have recently been made in some o the papers at the North, and which. sub. mits several inquiries for my considera. ton, has been received.
 To your inquiries l have respectfully tt reply T t eR z First, That if nominated by the Whis National Convention, l shall not refuse acceptance. provided am left free of al pledges, and permitted to maintain the position of independence of parties ir
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Decidedly E icIl.

The whigs in several of the counties in the 3rd Congressional District had held meetings, appointed Delegates, and, as one would suppose, the ball set fully in motion-the triggers sprung ready to fire the big load on Monday the lst day ol May, at Centreville. But To ! and behold, when that glorious day arrived, the Dele
 gates did not arrive at that little village, to make either Gen. Taylor or the great "I am" President. The Delegates from Perry and Bibb assembled, and looked with longing faces for the arrival of their comrades in arms, from the other coun. ties; the sun set in the Western horizon with all its usual beauties, without bring. ing any of the "Alexanders" from the oth. CT counties. The last forlorn hope was fallen upon the Delegates, numbering some four or five, from Perry and Bibb, consulted and recommended that in conse. quence of the creeks and other water courses being up, it would be better to make another attempt, and recommended that a meeting of the Delegates of that glorious (whig ID party, from the several counties, assemble at CentreviIle, on Mon. day, the 22d day of May. From the va.
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which the people and my own sense of duty have placed me--otherwise shall refuse the nomination of any convention or party. -.....
 Secondly, do not design to withdraw my name if Mr. Clay be the nominee of the Whig National Convention--and, in this connection, beg permission to re- mark that the statements which have been so positively made in some of the Nor thern prints, to the effect 'that should Mr.. Clay be the nominee of the Whig Nation- al Convention," 1 had stated 'that would not suffer my name to be used," are not correct, and have no foundation in any oral or written remarks of mine. It has not been my intention, at any moment, to change my position, or to withdraw my name from the canvass, whoever may be the nominee of the National Convention, either of the Whig or Democratic party.
 Thirdly, l have never stated to any one that l was in favor of the tariff of 46, of the Sub.Treasury, nor that origina- ted the war with Mexico. Nor, finally, that should Gf elected) select my Cabi- net from both parties. No such admissions or statements were made by me, at any time, to any person.
 Permit me, however to add, that should such high distinction be confered upon me as that of elevation to the Executive or flee, the Constitution, in a strict and hon. est interpretation, and in the spirit and mode in which it was acted, upon by our earlier Presidents, woud be my chief guide. In this conceive to be all that is necessary in the way of pledges.
 The election of another candidate would occasion no mortifcationtome, but to such a result, as the will of the people, would willingly and calmly submit. As have no ambition to serve, but in the desire to serve my country, it would bring me no disappointment.
 With sentiments of high respect and re. gard, l remain your most obedient ser- want, Z. TAYLOR.
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Sewing Machine.

Thomas P. Hunt, the temperance lec- turer, describes a sewing machine he saw in New Hampshire, which, if the half told of it is true, is destined to work q revolution among needles and thimbles almost equal to that of France. It sews a foot in length of broadcloth in two min uets, putting ill three times the number of stitches usually made in the same length. No lady on earth, nor man either, can do it with the same regularity. The finest cambric stitching executed in the common way. appears coarse and unfinished when compared with the work of this machine. It matters not what is the form of the seam, straight, angular, or cllar--it goes regularly along with its steady, yet rapid pace, without being hindcred by any change in he line of motion The work is stronger, and not as apt to rip as that performed by hand. It does all the work about coat, pantaloons, vest, shirt, c'ol' ladies' dresses, &c., except making the button holes anI sewing on the but tons. Two men and four girls will d. more work with this machine than thirty persons can without it. A quarter horse power will drive more than fifty of them with ease. It is capable of making boots and shoes also, harness for horses, &c. It can be applied to the making of sails for ships. Indeed, wherever a needle can work, it can work. It does its work so rapidly. regularly, and strongly, that it must come into extensive use. A ma chine for family use will not cost fifty dol lars. Any girl of ten years can work il in the usual way and any one who can thread needle and turn screw, may learn in ten minuets how to use it, and with il do more in a day than ten men can perform.
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Randolph County.

Previous notice having been given, a large portion of the citizens of Randolph county assembled at Roanoak, on the 18th of April, for the purpose ofenquiring into the intentions of the Revenue Laws pas sed by our present legislators.
 The Rev. Wm. Faning, Ia revolutionary soldier) being called to the chair, Esquire T. Reeves stated the object of the meeting, and his honor Judge Quinn (by request, proceeded to read and expound many sec tions of the bill when the following Res olutions were offered and adopted with unanimous consent.
 l. Resolved, That we are opposed to some several sections of the act, and es- pecially to the contemplated method of as- sessing the tax.
 3. Resolved, That we ask his Excel lency. the Governor to call together the Legislature for the purpose of making such alterations as shall be suggested to equalise the tax and relieve us from the heavy expenses of numerous (and we think unnecessary officers.
 5. Resolved, That should the Legisla- ture fail to make such alterations, that we cannot countenance nor will not &C., cept, support nor assign for any of the of. ficers appointed under the provisions of said act.
 4. Resolved, That copy of these res- olutions be published in the Chambers Herald or some other public paper, and a copy be forwarded to his Excellency the Governor.
 WM. c. CANrRnLL, Clerk.
 Roanoak, April l5, lS4s.
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NO. 20.

This achieved, he waited in grim des- pair a second attack upon the next dish. At last servant appeared bearing an enormous dish and cover which he placed in the situation the hapless salmon had so recently occupied. The cover being ta- ken off, Il turkey was exposed. He would as soon it had been rinoceros. How ever he chanced to know that the breast was the favorite part, and desiring to atone to the distinguished guest for his late ;nfraction of the law of gulosoty, and considering that he could not do too much to repair his error. he sent him junk in the form of wedge, that might have pug zled the capacity of an alderman. Here again he was set right by his fair and oi- lending auxiliary, who in evident pertur- bation, audibly whispered, thin, sir, if you please, Min.' He took her at her word and despatched slices to others, which rivaled Vauxhall. 'T'he cry was still they come ; turkey, nothing hut tur- key, would go down. All the fish eaters had become fanciers. A legion of plates were at his elbow, and 1t was necessary to disengage some of the limbs. His fate had reached its crisis. In endeavoring to cut off one of the legs, he suddenly drove the ill fated bird to the edge of the dish, and sent the gravy it contained. like a jet d'eau, over the dress and face of the distinguished guest, who. in conse- quence, was obliged to be translated to all adjoining apartment to be ceanscd.
 Our fir end had risen from his chair when he undertook to disioint the fowl the precipitation stood in drops on his fore head as large as bullets, and the servant, thinking the chair was in his way remov- ed it to one side. Having the fork still stuck into the breast bone, he concluded to sit down again, but not being aware that his chair had been showed one side, instead of lighting in it, he came plump upon the floor. He held on upon the fork as supporter, and the consequence was, that the carcase of the ill iated tur- key flew over his head and struck against
 wall of the room. No trap door pc ned under his feet, as he heartily prayed for in vain. He therefore made an abrupt exit, tripped in the mat on leaving the dinner room, made battering ram of his head against the door, and being partially stunned by the encounter between his skull and the mahogany, he made tLe best way out he could. f'
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Sons of Temperance.

The Harrowgate Spring Division, No. 49, of this place, was organized on the 9th of February last, only about three months since, and now numbers near forty members, and several more cases, we learn, are on the appearance docket. This we think, surpasses every other instance ol increase in any society heretofore of this place.
 On last Tuesday evening celebration took place by this Division in an appro- priate manner. A procession was form ed at the Division Room, and marched to the Presbyterian church where an Ora ton was delivered, and the Division pre- scented with neat and rich banner, in- scribed with appropriate notices, from the ladies of the city, through Miss ELIZA BETH LYLE, and receivedby MR A. HATCH EFT, W. F., on the part of the Divis- ion, in a few brief and appropriate re- marks.
 We were gratifed to observe among those who composed the procession sev- eral hard cases, whom we had long since given up for gone suckers. From this fact we are induced to hope that the Society will continue to increase until il hooks in Ca few more of the same sort"
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His excellency Reuben Chapman has is- sued his Proclamation offering a reward of one hundred Dollars for the arrest of one Henry Jones, who has escaped from the hands of the Law. Henry Jones and Hardy Jones were charged with the mur. der of Lewis Hughs some time in De- cember last, near Kigston. Autauga coun- ty. Hardy Jones is now in jail, and Hen. ry has escaped.
 The said Henry Jones, is represented as being about 5 feet 8 or 9 inches high, stout, with blue eyes, light hair, fair com- plexion and stoops in his gait. It is SUD- posed he is in Georgia.
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BIBB CouNTY.-The whigs O. this county held meeting at Centreville on the 3rd ut, and appointed Delegates from the county to meet Delegates for other counties in the 3rd District, to assemble at that place on Monday the lst inst.- The meeting, we learn, expressed pref erence for General Taylor, but expressed willingness to abide the decision of a National Convention.
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MOBILE CouNrY.-At meeting of the Board of Commissioners for Roads and Revenue of this county, on the first Mon. day in May, the following appointments were made for Assessors under the new Revenue Law: Isaac Dunovan, for the county; E. B. Gale, for District No. |; W. J. Duval No. 9; Wm. Lewis, No. 3; James Ma. lone, No. 4.
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1| J. P. SAFFOLD.
SafOld & Bibb.

ATTORNE YS AND COUNSELLORSAI
 -. LAW AND SOLICITORS IN <... ss8 fl CHANCERl,
 a3ai isHfni aH .9 MONTGOMERY, ALA, XNyILL practice Law in the counties oi w Montgomery, Lowndes, Dallas, Au- ,auea. Coosa, Macon, and in the Federal Court; and the former, in the Supreme Court uf the State. a
 H Office on Court street, between the Court House and Bank.
 July 20. 1S47. z9 "
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rious ingredients that are bound to com pose that august body, if it should assem- ble. will be rich thing, and we would h ardly predict an entire annihilation of the whole concern, in the contention for the bones.
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Agents for tIle state Guard.

ISAAC DEBosE. .GEoRGE PRATT, (New York V. B. PALMER, $. E. w. CARR, Philadelphia. E. E, CowsAR, Talladega.
 JOIN A. BoorH. Vernon.
 Dr.J.D. BULLOCK, New Orleans, J. A. LAwLER, Kingston. H. WARFIELD, Mobile. JOHN R. Hoop. Cahawba. t T. SBAcKELroKD. padeville. . T- T ID pyDp
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There said an old lady, pointing to an angel and trumpet upon MT. Streeter's church, you see what the principles ofthem Universallers is. Only see, they've got a feller up there with bottle to his mouth.
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Law Notice.
A. A. sterrett x J. R. Jones

A. A. Sterrett & J. R. Jones. ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS
 ATLAW, AND SOLICITORS
 " IN CHA NCERY,
 Kingston, Auiauga Co.,, Ala TTAVING united in the practice of then III profession, will attend 10 any busi ness pertaining to their profession that may !.e copfided to their care in the Courts ol Aotauga and adjoining Counties of Blob, Shelby. Coosa, Montgomery, Lowndes and Dallas. Office al Kingston. ts4a Dec, 2l, lS47. 4 tF 5l tt z
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Presidential Electors.

The following table of the Electoral vote of each State, will be found useful for reference during the coming cam
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Grimes was asked the other day if he ever visited Paris. Why, no, not elactly,' replied the old wag, 'but my n,otller's mai den name was French
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I'll E ST. 1T E GU A K D. .ad nsl TIE RMS.

bTHEIt =. =" No subscription will be received for a less time u m twelve months. unless paid for in advance, ADVERTISEMENTS will be inserted at One Dollar ,r square, for the first Insertion, and fifty cents for Sach subsequent insertion.
 fwslye lines, or less, to constitute square.
 Advertisements ordered to be published once a month, or every other week, will be charged as hew. sE6
 The most, liberal terms will be given to those tiat advertise for six months or by the year.
 Without instructions as to inc number ofinser- {, ns, Advertisements will be continued, and charged until forbid fna.. Allpe sonal communications and advertisements charged double rates, when admitted.
 Aaaoancng Candidates for office, S5, invariably in advance.
 AlILetters and Communications must be POST PAID to insure attention.
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G'm much struck by yonr peculiar ways, as tho nail said to the carpenter. He Is very plane in his dealing, said the board.
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N. SMITH GRAHAM,

N. SMITH GK III M,
 AT,TORNEY AND COUNSELLOR AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN CHANCERY
 lo e{ugu WetuMpka, Ala. VTTILI. attend to all business connected w. with his profession in the Courts of Coosa. Autauga, Montgomery, and the ad> joining counties. Will practice also in the Supreme Court of the State. .
 Aug. 31, lS47. s., ....l 1y-35
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ALL FOR THE BEsT. Blessed are they that are blind--ior they shall see no ghosts.
 Blessed are they that are deef--for they never need lend money, nor listen to tedious stories:
 Blessed are they that are afraid of thunder--for they shall hesitate about getting married, and keep away from poli- ticial meetings.
 Blessed are they that are lean--for there isa chance for them to grow fat.
 Blessed are they that get no office un.' der government--for five hundred and if ty two reasons, not given on account of the shortness of the days.
 Blessed are they that are ignorant for they are happy in thinking that they know every thing. sN'
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To the above will be added, in all like lihood, Wisconsin, with votes. By act of Congress, all the States are to vote on one day for President and Vice President, to-wit: on the first Tuesday in November, which comes on the 9th this year.
 In lS44 the total number of electoral votes was 275. Of these Clay received l05. and Polk ITO, as follows:
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perform.
Death of Another Member of
 CDnyresS. ~

The mortality among the Members of Congress, the present session has been remarkable. Already have we had to re. cord the death of nine, and now another is added to the list. Senator CHESTER ASHLEY, of Arkansas, died at his resi- dence in Washington, on Saturday last, of inflammation of the bowels MT. A is rep. resented to have been a gentleman of high character and standing, and greatly esteemed by all who knew him. He was Chairman of the Committee on the Judi ciary.
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G. LaF. MASON,

ATTORNEY AT LAW, fi Hpg iM WFTUMPKA, ALA. DRACTICES in the Couris of Mont II gomery, Autauga, Coosa and Talla- poosa.
 zf ma REFERENCES. f5 stt J.Y. MasoN, Sec'ry Navy Washington City. yc, wc v G.s ..,srT. pTr'' Tuscaloosa, Ala lf Messrs. RsADy & HovGHroN, , M. s. CAssETTy, s Wetumpka, Aio. WM. Y. LUSDIE, ) Juiy 6, 1S47. 27-tV
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DTS. IT. w. & E. MASON,

Drs. T. w. & E. MASON, LEAVING associated themselves in the II Practice of Medicine, Surgery, ana Obstetrics. respectfully tender their services to the citizens of Wetumpka and vicinity. .a3Al Aia a
 Da.T. w. MASON, having devoted much time to Midwifery and Dis. eases Of Females, will give special attention to such cases. tls as.s', ..t
 Office East Wetumpka, where one of them can always be found unless profes- sionally engaged. t
 April25, 1646. ltfa 17rf
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.ss af,J. A. BOOTH.

.aaaia J. A. BOOIH, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN
 a CHANCERY, t.n WILL attend promptly to all business w entrusted to his care. ,rl, ~ OFFICE at Vernon Autauga county, Alabama.
 June '15, 1Si7. 24
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.JOHN A, GRAHAM,

JOHN As GK A H A M, ATTORNEY AT LAW AND SOLICITOR IN ap' CHANCERY,
 WI ILL practise in the Courts of the fol- w lowing counties, Qhe Circuit Court of Coosa iexcepted,) viz: Aurauga, Bibt, Coosa, Benton, Shelby. Talladega and Tal- apoosa. Office in Rockford, Ala. @ ; 4 April 27, 1S47. s5g f5f ias.aa l7-tf
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JOHN 0. REID,

" DR. N. $. JONES,
 fSRATEFUL for past favors, hopes, by M unremitted attention to his profession, tu merit continuance of public patronage. pr. J. will attend to the various branches ol his profession. s8a. ya af
 IrOffice over the Store of Messrs. w. W. Waller, & Co.,, East Wetumpka. I'd May 25, ls47. s.ens M. < ly-2
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Total.

The number of electoral votes, at the
 ensuing election, will be 29l, of which l46 will constitute choice. ss7