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Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16
ANOTHER CONSPIRACY AGAINST THE PEACE
AND HONOR OF THE UNITED STATES.
FROM THE PHILADELPHIA LEDGER OF FRIDAY.

PROM THE PHILADELPHIA LEDGER OF FRIDAY.
According to accounts, the contributions made
by Irish residents in this country to promote the
cause of emancipation. in Ireland and now in the
hands of 1" Directory" in New York city, amount
10 thirtyive thousand dollars. Several anxious in
quirers" are asking, through the newspapers, what
shall be done with it, and some answer these ques-
lions by recommending its application to the inra-
zion Of Canada, for which, we are also told mill
fGry dTWs are nightly he'd in The Park and other
public grounds Of oar sister city.
Upon projected invasons of CANADA, and prepa-
rations for the same, we beg leave to offer a few
words. 1t is needless for to say that such pre-
para,lons are forbidden by our laws. All concern
ed in such projects sufficiently understand that.
But it may not be needless to say that, if the Mar
shall, District Attorney, and District Judge of the
Eastern Federal District Of New York do not at
tend 10 these proceedings, they ought to retire. and
leave their places TO officers more vigiIant. The
President has very properly called the attention of
the Federal authorities 10 the Buffalo Hunt on the
frontier OF Mexico. We respectfully call the Pre-
sidents attention to the alleged preparations in
some OF our commercial cities for the invasion of
Canada.
We are not much in love with British rule any
where, and should especially rejoice in its ex,inc-
ton in Canada. But, as the United States are IN.
der few moral obligations, among which are fde-
lily 10 treaties and honest dealing with neighbor
nation with whom they are at peace, they must
not permit their character to be furnished and their
peace disturbed by foreign residents or naturaized
citizens. however patriotic towards the land of their
birth, or hostile 10 its remorseess oppressors. Our
own laws must be maintained, and especially by
foreigners who seek refuge under them from the
tyranny Of home.
The United States must not be made like Eng.
land. The common rendezvous Of conspirdtors
against other Governments, good or bad.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16
MALcoNTENT MOVEMENT IN NEW YORK.

A Meeting was held in the City Of New York
OH Thursday night by number Of the friends Of
Mr.. CLAY, in pursuance of notice signed by seve-
raj hundred names, at which we confess our sur
prise at learning that our respected personal friends
WILLIS HALL presided and DUDLEY SELDEN took
part The meeting was large one, and much en-
thusiasm was manifested; and resolutions were
passed in favor OF nominating ticket OF Electors
to vote for Mr.. CLAY and Mr.. FILLMORE. To every
one not within the sphere OF lis influence, or the
contagon of common feeling, it is difficult to con-
ceive what these gentlemen propose to themselves.
The predominant feeling of the meeting seems to
have been a desire to reuenge themselves for the
non-nomination of Mr.. CLAY at the, Philadelphia
Convention. The presiding officer declared that
there was no. expectation of eiecting Mr.. CLAY,
and that this demonstration was fororn hope
but that for leading this orlorn hope those assem-
bed were entitled to all honor. This is a matter
of TASTE to be sure but we cannot, for ourselves,
conceive what honor there can be in going into a
National Convention, submitting ones personal pre-
ferences to its arbitration and then breaking off in
TO separate squad, and belaboring with might and
main the party which has held to its pghted faith.
This movement Oh the part of the New York Re-
cusants seems to us to afford capital illustration
of the case, noticed in the papers few days ago,
of a mans going home and hanging himself be-
cause he was angry with a friend.
The Philadelphia g North American" and the
New York !" Express" in noticing this meeting,
concur in the opinion that Mr.. CLAY will give no
countenance to the proceeding the former paper
adding as follows: :. We speak aduisedly when we
say that he has given no encouragement directly
or indirectly, to any of these demonstrations, no
matter in what quarter or with whom they may
have originated .-iE. .@..~
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16
TAYLOR COUNTY MEETING.
FROM THE rArErrr COUNTY IRA. DEMOCRAT.

FROM THE FAYETTE COUNTY (PA) DEMOCRAT.
The friends of OLD RouGH AND READY respond
ed nobly to the call for meeting on Monday last.
Hundreds of the bone and sinew of the county
were in attendance, GEO. CRAFT, Esq, of Red
stone, was in the Chair, assisted by several Vice
Presidents.
Hon. Andrew STEWART, being present. was loudly called
for, and came forward amidst the ees emotion OF the @
dence, and addressed the meeting Mr. spoke hours
and in the course of his speech discussed all the leading
lions OF national policy He showed that the Locofocos
pretended Democrats of the present day are contendng for
0d Federalism in its bluest lights and purest iormssuch
strong Executive; large standing army in time OF peace
great national debt increase the navy opposition to
internal Improvements; for free trade, direct taxahon the
tension of slavery &C. He conraed the claims Of the
candidates before the people Tor the Presidency Oh
lack honest man. old eaersonian Democrat, who
had sered his country faithfully forty years The public re-
cords showed that he had never received extra
pay Almost every other officer the amy from corporal
10 the Secretary of War; had charged less for extra
services General Taylor Notwithstanding he had done
extra service than any other officer had never charged
cent for it. How it with Cass He was politician
and ocehoder He had been in office forty years. during
which time he had received Sl44 IA regular pay, and,
with this little sum- had charged and received ac-
coding to Mr. Folks showing for extra services
Mr. Stewart held in his hand copy OF Mr. Poks message to
Congress- August H. from which he read the various items
Casss extra charges amounting to the sum stated above
At the conclusion of Mr. STEuARTs address the meeting
adjourned till o'clock in the evening. The meeting at night
was still larger and enthusiastic and was ably and elo
quenty addressed by SAMUEL G. GRIrFITH, WIN. BAILY,
and JACOB b. MILLER, Esqs. After which procession was
formed accompanied by music and anspaencies which, a
ter marching through the principal Streets adjourned with
nine tremendous cheers for TAYLOR FILLMORE JOHNSTON,
and OGLE 1.@
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16
EARTHQUAKE IN NEW YORK.

from THE ADVERTISER SATURDAY EVENING.
"SHocKs OF EARruauAKE.--Two shocks of earthquake
felt Brooklyn Heights, at as minutes past 10
o'clock last evenings the atmosphere and tranquil
at the time The wires fell deg having previously risen
deg The south thermometer e9uibrated for four
consecutive hours"
We not surprised to find the above in morning paper
the Journal Of Commerce. having ourselves sensby felt and
heard the shock in Wioughby street, Brooklyn The vbra
ton and sound great and peculiar that they interrupt
ed conversation and elected considerable remark.
Perhaps perceived the shock all the happen
ed to be sitting in the second story. las ed probably fifty
sixty seconds The sound peculiar loud, heavy rum
bling, that seemed be nil parts the house simultaneously
and the vibration less distinct being sensby felt in
heavy study chair in which sat.
The effect both Of sound and motion greater than that
occaoncd by the quick passage Of the heaviest vehicle In the
friend Of ours, whose brain nervous system is
peculiarly sensitive atmospheric changes describes himself
abong under peculiar depression the whole evening,
much that with the utmost difficulty he overcame
constant tendency to swoon.
Since the above written have conversed with seve
raj gentlemen from different parts Of Brooklyn whose expo
rence Of the shock confirms We informed also
that was very sensiby felt Hackensac New Jersey and
at other places in that neghbohood Its throughout
appears 10 have been from southwest to northeast.
The first shock described having lasted full minute
the second ten seconds The majority Of the accounts fix the
time Of It's at twenty minutes before IL o'clock.
We have heard also from far up the Yonkers and
learn the shock felt there and some parts Com
neccut The shock felt also on Staten island seveey
and White Plains, the camp meeting and in the upper
part Of this city.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16
THE CAMPAIGN IN OHIO.

The Columbus Journal assures US that " the thing
is being done in the State of Ohio" and that we
shall shortly have nothing more to complain OF in
regard TO the apathy Of the Wings, who are coming
up 10 the work and lending their energies to secure
a thorough organization.
The Convention at Mount Vernon, on Saturday
week, to hear Mr.. CoRwIS, is pronounced the
largest ever held in Knox county; and the gather
ing at Wooster is described to have been tremen-
dous. The people poured in from all quarters,
and for two hours and half Mr.. CoRwrN eIectri-
fed the multitude with his eloquence.
He was at MassiIlon on the following Tuesday,
in council with at least five thousand people. Here,
too, great enthusiasm marked their proceedings.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16

Gov. SEWARD AND GEN. TAyLoR.-The hope of
success of the friends of Gen. Csss seems to rest
their being able to create an impression that the
prominent Wings in the East and Northwest will
not support Gen. TAYLOR. Among others whom
they have recently declared to be opposed to him,
or Indifferent to his election, is Gov SEWARD, of
New York. The Governor thus silences this ca.
lumny in letter dated Auburn, August 81:
"For myself, shall my suffrage for Gen. TAYLOR
and for MILLARD FILLMORE, freely and conscenousy on
precisely the grounds which have hitherto voted
for Wing candidates because they commended to me by
the Wing party, and their necessary for its CONT
nued and increasing usefulness To the name and character
Of the latter have every guaranty that Wing can DESIRE
In the moderation Of the other and his desire to administer
the Government as the President Of the whole People, for
partisan ends recognise claims public confidence,
which have no fear will ever be disappointed.
al am, very respectfully, your obedieat servant,
civilian H. SEWARD"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16

DESTRUCTIVE HURRICANE AT ANTIGUA.-The
Antigua Observer of the oath August contains the
particulars Of destructive hurricane with which
that island visited on the DIST of that month.
The storm commenced on the afternoon of that
day, and increased in force until two o'clock the
next morning, when it sensibly abated. In this
brief interval of time, the Observer states that the
island, previously studded with neat structures
and populous villages, shrivelled to waste of
rubbish and ruin" 1t then proceeds to detail the
disasters which befell the various villages and plan
tations, and concludes with the following
cit is supposed that throughout the island there have been
two thousand buildings unrooed and hundred totally
desoyedby far the larger portion of these the cottages
Of the laboring classes
Of the entire loss OF life there various The
number is said to exceed thirty but authentic statements only
give information Of eighteen chiefly, believe, Of the
labong classes Immense numbers Of cattle and stock Of all
kinds have been destroyed
The general destruction, including life and property il
supposed be greater than the losses occasoned by the earth
quake Of ls43 or by the hurricane of 1885,"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16
POLITICS AND MUSIC.

The appearance of Taylor songs, which are en-
liyenlng the canvass and stirring up the Clubs,
gives serious alarm to the official paper. "We
did not suppose it possible" saysothe Washington
Union, that the Wings would dare to repeat the
humbuggery which they had practised upon free
people at the two last elections 1t bad enough"
continues the indignant journal, "for them to at
tempt to palm upon us candidate who is no po-
lltlcan, under the hope of deluding the voters by
the splendor of his military fame" But the enor-
nifty OF songs-hat is clearly past endurance. The
artillery and the bayonets might stand, but who
can make head against the drum and fife!
The following passage from Wing Circular..in
Pennsylvania has aroused the Unions feelings:
" Committee Singing. duties Of the singing COM
mlttee apparent Its members should be selected from
who have talent for vocal music and their duty should
be to prepare themselves with appropriate political songs and
lead of singing them each meeting of the club. They
will contribute much to the spirit Of the meeting"
"We acarn the South" exclaims the Union,
" against this musical increment" Very good I;
such vigilance is admirable. Let the South be
warned. The Wilmot Proviso, put into verse, and
set 10 the tune of !" Lucy Neal may be at this
moment crossing the Potomac The South must
undoubtedly be Observation-Disclosures we may soon
hear that Alabama has yielded to chorus, and that
even South Carolina has gone for mere song.
The official paper itself may be captivated-for it
is said that " music hath charms to soothe the sa-
cage breast"
The canvass, we may be sure, is now beginning
in earnest, since the +" Union shows signs of ire
pidation, and is unwilling to face the music. Cass
is not good name for rhyme, no matter how it is
spelt. But Rough and Ready runs well. In this
particular it must be confessed we have the advar-
tage Of the Castles, and the official paper has
reason to complain of the adverse odds. The can
vass on our side will begin with grand march and
end with glee.-Baitimore .4naericma.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16
FROM GEN. TAYLOR.

The following is a copy of Telegraphic De-
spstch which we find in the Philadelphia and New
York papers
NEW ORLEANS, SEPT. 7, 1913.
"Gen. TAYLOR has written letter explanatory
Of his position, and abiding TO the criticisms Of the
press on detached parts. Hedeclares hmsefa Wing
in principle, no-party man, the peoples candl.
date. Nominated by all parties, he consented to
run for the Presidency, hoping il would cause the
canvass to be continued with candor, if not kindly.
He accepts the Wing nomination with gratitude
and pride. He refers 10 his previous letters and
particularly to that addressed to Captain ALLISON,
for his views on all important subjects II elect
ed, he says he will endeavor to cement the Union
and establish the happiness Of his countrymen on
an enduring basis
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16
MORE OF "THE BUFFALO HUNT :"

4 notice TO the Buffalo Hunters, in the New Or
Chief,ains of the Legions of the Order will assemble
in that city during the coming week, to make the
necessary arrangements preparatory to the Buffalo
HINT upon the bank of the Rio Grande this Fall. y
What are the United States Officers Of the Law
in New Orleans about, instructed, as we have been
officially informed that they are BY the President,
to take care that the Treaties and Laws of the Uni
ted States maintained and executed against these
conspirators against the public honor
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16
FROM CALIFORNIA.

SHALL WE HAVE SLAVERY IN CALIFORNIA This
is tie heading Of long article which appears in
theCalifornia Star of the 25lh of March last and
is bsld, decided, and uncompromisng in its opposi
honto the introduction of slavery into California.
The writer says that there is not slave in Cali
fornh, and the power Of the Home Government is
inadequate to their introduction into that Territory.
"Those who attempt to transfer their slaves from
the east to the west of the Rocky Mountains will
'meet with the inevitable loss OF their property.
They might as well attempt to remove them to
New England or to Canada" 1t is said " that
the simple recognition Of slavery here would be
looked upon greater misfortune to the Terri
tory than though California had remained in its
former state.' 1t declares that neither the SOIL
the climate, nor the productions Of California are
suited to slave labor, and that they could not be
held in bondage there. 1t says that Congress has
no right to bequeath such calamity to the country,
contrary to the wishes of the people.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16

NATIONAL CONVENTION OF CoLoRED MEN was
in session at Cleveland Ohio, during two or three
days Of last week. The object Of the Convention
was TO devise plans for the melioration Of the con-
dition of the African race in the United States.
The Herald says that its proceedings were tempe.
rate, decorous, and harmonious. On the second
day discussion of marked interest took place, on
resolution declaring menal services degrading
10 the blacks as class, and recommending all to
seek employment in agricultural, mechanical, mer-
camille, and professional avocations
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16

Omo.-The Wheeling Times says: g. The Lo-
coioco presses have entertained their readers with
the Hope that the State of Ohio would vote for
Gen. cAss. They have, so far as we have been
able TO see or hear, mistaken the State altogether
Our information, from almost all sections, war.
rants us IN saying tina, Ohio will cast her vote for
Taylor and FILLMORE by as large vote as she
did for CLAY"
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16
AGRICULTURAL FAIR AT ROCKVILLE, (MD.)


We call the attention Of the public, and especially those
interested in the great agricultural improvement now 10 pro
gress in Maryland to the Montgomery County Agricultural
Fair, to be held in Rockville Thursday and Friday the
18th apd 18th instant Besides great number Of cattle,
hogs and ether stock, there will be considerable display Of
agricultural implements, domestic manufactures, DC. We
hope and believe from what we learn, have the pleasure
Of welcoming four Prince Georges and District friends
with their fine herds Of stock There will bea sale Of some
fine stock during the fair
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16

4 judicial investigation of the facts attending the
late assault upon the Hon. A. II. STEPHENS result
ed in the commitment Of Judge +. II. Cone on a
charge Of assault with intent to MURDER" and the
bail was fixed at $4,000, which Mr.. Cone gave,
and soon after left Atlanta.
Mr.. STEPHENS was still doing well at the latest
accounts. He has six wounds, and the point of
the knife is supposed to be in his chest broken of
hv rib
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16

Hon. RALPH J. ISGERsoLL, who has been absent
from the country nearly two years as Minister to
the Court of Russia, at St. Pctersburgh, arrived at
Boston in the Britannia on Friday, and reached
his home in New Haven on Saturday, in good
health. Colin NJ INGERsoLL remains in Russia as
Secretary Of Legation, and the new Minister Hon.
Mr.. BAGgY, is now on his way thther.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16

CiRcuNsrAscrs ALTER CGsEs.-President Polk removes
Mr.. b. F. BUrLrn for interfering in Politics as Barnbuner
bot deems il offence that Mr.. Commissioner BUnkE, of
the Patent Office, and second Assistant Postmaster General
BRowS, who receive salaries Of $4,000 year. form with
Senator FooTE the general committee Of the Locofoco party,
who from Washington direct all the movements Of the cam
Paign.-P hiadeLoiia News.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16

Tar GRArE CRop.-The vintage on the Ohio has COM
menced, which will last for three weeks We are
glad hear that the damage the grape has proved
very light, to what feared Many vne-dessers, who,
few weeks nce expected to lose wothrds OF Their crop,
in this county alone devoted to vineyards and the
Of wine made will be quite arge for which sure
demand exists Cincinnati GAG.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16
FROM HAVTT

Accounts from Hayt of the 23d ultimo, received
at Boston, state that the French Consul has inter-
fcred to prevent further political executions by
President SoLooUE who has been informed that
no more such executions must take place, on the
penalty of an immediate commencement of hosti-
lities by the French Government.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16
PROM rnr srw ronx EXPRESS or WEDNESDAY.

Col HsRELL, Of Tennessee, has been making good
Wing speeches here in the Wards which have done great
deal Of good, being in his unique peculiar and effective
manner We understand that arrangements making to
get up general meeting, in order to let all the people
hear We trust that the plan will be carried out, and that
Col Haskell will give all opportunity to know more
Of him and his good things.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16

DvoncE-The application for divorce in the Philadel-
phia Courts by Mr.. PIERCE BUTLER, against nus whe
FASyy KynrIy BuTLrn is the ground that she has de-
serted him for two years. having been abroad for that time in
Europe Mrs BcrLKR resists the application, and as
large fortune is depending the question, whether the wife
shall have her legal portion or be cut off a divorces the case
will be one Of interest
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16

Il would be amusing, were amentable, TO such
STEPHEN c. PnIILrrs holding forth to the Wings
Of Massachusetts-so many of them he gt to hear
HMM speeches Of two hours duration, for the purpose
satisfying them that Gen. TAYLOR is not Wing, and there
FORE what inference that they should vote for MARTIN
VAS BURES To what shifts and turns will disappointed
ambition reduce and pha sad IS TO see such
man position notyingl But what is it to Mr.
PHILLIPS whether Gen. TAILOR is Wing not, since
he is no longer Wing Why not take the ground so
boldly assumed by Mr. ADAMS that Wing principles not
worth contending for, and confne himself to the declaration
that there but antagonist principle" in the poll
tics Of this country Has he adopted the Bafalc
platform Then why not boldly present it TO the people
Why not say that his object is TO raise up new party,
which is be confined TO the free States and to wage wal
against slavery till the South shall have emancpaed every
slave, have been compelled secede from the Union
Why not say that, inducements for Northern to join
this party he holds the great boons Of cheap posog
and farm to every who chooses to take it Why ro
frankly admit that he has become free trade and
Executive dictatothat he is opposed to sound national
currency and internal Improvements Why not, in Short
seek make his newy-adoped principles in
a straightforward manly way Does he think that any
Whig who is Wing, will vote for Van Buren, free trade,
subtessures and give away the public lands from the fea
that Gen. Taylor may not prove to be all that say he
is all that he Processes he Does he suppose that any
dcmened to jump overheard lest he may get wei
by shower il he stays on the shore '4Boston Alias.
Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1848-09-16

II was GEORGE AsHxuS who said, in speech
a: Springfield the other day, that Wings who did
moi deem TAYLOR Wing enough for them, went to
Buffalo and nominated VAN buren,.