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1.-THE following are the concluding para
graphs of the address of the Whips of the Mas
sachusetts Legislature to the Wings of the
Union
Massachusetts is Whig-always Wing: New
England is Whig the Free States of the North
are Wing. The Wing candidate for the presi-
dency is to be chosen if chosen at all, BY their
votes. In them the main strength of the Wings
of the Union is found and no Wing President
can he elected mithOm them.
1t is but just, therefore, that they should have
an influence in the choice of a candidate, proper.
toned to the strength they contribute to his cleo
ton.
On behalf of one of these Free States, not the
youngest nor least known, we declare our deter
mnation to support candidate who belongs moi
to the North only, but to the whole country
whose name and fame are guarantees of his fide
lty to the great principles which we profess
under whom the interests Of all will be surely
and equally protected; who will maintain the
Constitution as it is, the Union as il is, but who
will not suffer US to be overbalanced by annexa.
tons Of foreign territory nor by the further ex'
tension of the institution of Slavery, which il
equally repugnant to the feelings and ncolnpa.
tible with the political rights Of the Free States
A man under whose guidance, we may feel our
selves safe, and the institutions of the country
SECURE and who shall revive our hopes of main
tanning while we live, and Of leaving TO our des-
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Henry Clay in Albany.

The Wings oe Albany met in their several
Wards on the Sd inst, to appoint delegates to
their District Convention for the selection of a
Delegate to the Wing National Convention
The meetings were large and animated, and we
select the following resolutions, passed in the
Tenth, Seventh, and Fourth Wards, O. as goes
the 4th Ward, so goes the State') as indicating
the Wing feeling in that staunch Wing city.
In the 4th Ward Mr. S. VAYDERzEE offered
the following resolution -
Resoired, That in order the more fully and
efleciually to carry out the views Of the Clay
Wings ot.the 4th Ward, that no man be on the
nominating committee who is known or even
suspected of beingso,ller than an out and out,
uncompromsing, devoted friendof Henry Clay.
Which was unanimously adopted.
GEo, JoSBs offered the following resolution
Resolred, That the Delegates from this Ward
to the Wing County Convention, which meets
in the village of New Scotland on Saturday
next, to select suitable person to ropresen,
this Congressional District in the National
Wing Convention, which assemblies in Pha
delpha on the eth Of June be, and they ara
hereby instructed to vote for no man as sucl
Delegate other than firm, unwavering irient
Of HENRY CLAY as the Wing candidate for tn,
Presidency.
Which was also adopted
In the 7th Ward Nv. q. Weed offered tn,
following resolution -
| Resoired, That our delegates be and hereb,
are instructed to vote for no delegate to the Ma
tional Convention, unless he is wel.trie,
friend of Henry Clay, believing him still to b
the people first, SECOND and last choice for Pre-
sident.
Which unanimously carried.
In the 10Th Ward :--On motion, the followin.
resolutions were unanimously adopted =
Resolrea, That the Wing Electors of tn,
Tenth Ward the city of Albany, pledge them
selves to TO give HENRY CLAY a majority of 20l
votes in the Ward at the ensuing fall election
if he shall be nominated for the Presidency a
the National Convention at Philadelphia in Jun,
next.
Resolred, That the Delegates appointed at III,
meeting to meet in County Convention be, AM
they are hereby, instructed to vote for Delega,,
TO represent the county of Albany in the Ma
tional Convention at Philadelphia in June ne =,
who will vote Tor HENRY CLAY, first, last, and al
the time.
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Executive Sympathics

ACivil War RACES in Yucatan. The Indians,
VINO have long been hcwers of wood to their
scarcely less savage Spanish Masters, have turn
ed upon and are rendng their oppressors, There
Is nothing, one would suppose. in such war
iare. to awaken, in an eminent degree, the SYM
pathies of the American Government. But our
President. while he has Armies engaged in
sanguinary War against Spaniards in Mexico,
proposes that Congress shall send an Army for
the protection of Spaniards in Yucatan
This is strange proceeding II is suscepti-
BILE OF but one solution. Mr.. Polk comes TO the
rescue of a domestic institution" in fucatan,
kindred to one which exists in our own Country.
The Indians of Yucatan, like the Africans of our
Southern States, are Slaves. President Polk
views the rising there as an instruction, and
hence the demonstration of sympathes which
are not in other respects, easily awakened.
| While Member of Congress, during the RI
gors of an unusually severe winter, the Poor OF
Washington were perishing for want of fuel.
Congress was the Legislative guardian of the
District of Columbia A Resolution appropria-
ting Wood for the relief of the perishing Poor
of the City of Washington was introduced. BIT
it encountered the opposition Of Mr.. Polk. lie
would not vote cord Of wood to relieve women
and children who were perishng in sight of the
Capitol m
Again after he had become President. a sore
wasting Famine oversprcad Ireland. Thousand:
were sinking into untmely graves for lack Of
food. The kinsmen of those who were starving
had elevated Mr.. Polk to the Presidency, ant
were fighting his battles in Mexico. The Amer
lean People gave literally and cheerfully. The
Hon. WASHINGTON Hunt, responding to the
public sympathy, submitted a Resolution appro
priatng. from the National Treasury, half g
million of dollars for the Relief of Ireland. Blu
this glorious manifestation of National sympath,
encountered Executive opposition The ques
ton was referred to Committee whose actor
was controlled by the Executive. The Presi
dent said that the money was needed TO prose
cute the War. The proposition was strangled
The money which was asked for to sdre life il
Ireland, was sent to dcstroy life in Mexico.
But now, when Slaves, have turned upol
their Masters in Iucatan, James K Polk, wh'
was deaf to the suflerings of the perishing Poo
in Washington whose heart was as cold a
marble TO the agony of starving Millions in Ire
land, sends messageto Congress. recommend
, ing that the Navy aud tile Army of the Unite'
States should be sent to Put down Revolution
in Yacutan !--Aibany Ere Journa.
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THE CROPS,

A much larger quantity of land has been
ploughed and sown than is usual in this time of
the year.--This is owing to the dryness of the
weather. The same cause and severe frosts
have kept back vegetation, especially grass. to
an extent that makes the farmers grumble.
Buffalo Com, idr. Of Monday.
The farms in this vicinity are much in want
of rain for the corn crop, and vegetation gener-
ally.--We had yesterday copious showers and a
pretty good fall of rain. the beneficial effects OF
which will soon be visible.
The fruit has not been materially injured by
the cold weather, and we are likely to have a
good fruit season.
The Wheat Crop throughout Virginia. is said
to promise an unusual yield.--Nor. Beacon
May2.
The peach orchards Of the celebrated Miiiiir
estates, near Wrightvile. York county, in thi
state have not been at all injured by the irost-
| The indications are that we shall have plenti
full supply ofthis delightful and unequaed fruit
--Pemsyl uanian Of Nays.
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GEN. TANLOR'S REPLY.

BATON ROUGE, La, ApIll ~, 1913.
DEAR SIR--Y our letter OF the 10th inst, which al
ludes to certain statements that nave recently been
made IN some OF the papers al the North ana which
submits several inquiries Tor my consideration has been
received.
To your inquiries have respectively TO reply -
flrst.-Ihat II nominated by the Wing National
Convention, shall not refuse acceptance, provided
am lett tree OF all pledges, and permitted to maintain
the position OF independence OF all parties IN winch the
people and my own sense of duty have placed me
otherwise shall Ieiuse the nomination OF any conven-
ton or party.
SECONDLY VI do not design to withdraw my name
II Mr. Clay he the nominee OF the Wing National Con-
venton-and, in this connection, beg permission to
remark, the statements which have been so positively
made IN some OF the Northern prints TO the effect
that should Mr.. Clay be the nominee of tie Wig
National CoRrenfion,' had stated, that I uould
not suffer my name 10 be used" are not correct and
have no foundation in oral or written remark OF
nine 1t has not been my intention, at any moment,
to change my position-or TO withdraw my name from
the whoever may be the nominee OF the Ma
tonal Convention, either OF the Wing or Democratic
party.
Thirdly.-I have never stated to any one that was
in favor OF the Tariff OF '46-of the Sub Treasury nor
that ! originated the war with Mexico Nor finally
that should Of elected select my cabinet from both
parties. No such admissions statements were
made by me, at any time, 10 any person.
Permit me, however, 10 add that should such high
distinction be conferred upon that of elevation
to the Executive office, the Constitution in strict
and honest Interpretation, and in the spirit and mode
in which IT was acted uron by our earlier Presidents
would be my chief guide. In this conceive to be ali
tina, is necessary in the way of pledges.
The election OF another candidate would occasion
no modification 10 me, but TO such result as the will
OF the people, should willingly aud calmly submit
As have no ambition TO serve, but in the desire 10
serve my country, II would bring to me disappoint-
ment.
With sentiments OF high respect and regard remain
your most ob't servant, 4 TAYLOR,
o. 7: Baldwin Esq, or Ro H. Galaher, Esq, Edi-
ofRichmond Republic, Richmond, Va.
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The New York Landowners.

join VAN buren,, in his late Hudson speech,
thus pours oil on what the Sentinel considers the
ridiculous and disgusting" dissensions in the
Locoioco party in New York. The Sentinel
will be obliged to go" at EN- again !" John s
faith in the strength of Old EIunkerism, is amaz-
ingy small Hear him
4" But let the Baltimore Convention
force upon the North the narrow and miserable
test to which some gentlemen of the South have
committed themselves-let them exclude our
Delegates from their Convention, and Danish the
advocates of freedom from their list of Presiden,
tlal candidates, and The nominee of their Conpen.
ton ~hen The polls close in his State, ,cil require
all -
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LATEST FROM Mexico AND TEXAs.--New Or
leans papers of the 26th ult., received at New
York by the Pony Express" bring the follow
ing intelligence from Mexico and Texas. Gen.
Scott did not arrive in the Massachusetts, as
had been expected :-Boston Daily Ado.
ARRIVAL OF THE MAssAcHusETrs.- fine
steamship Massachusetts, Capt Wood, got up
last night from Vera Cruz She sailed thence
on the 18th inst, and came over under sail only,
her shaft having been broken some time since.
She had been detained at Vera Cruz TO bring
over Gen. Scott.
She brought over the following passengers
Dr. Calvin, Ghe surgeon who accompanied San.
ia Anna to Antigua.) with his lady, sister, child
and servant; Capt. Bissell, u. $. ~, and ser.
want; DR.. w. S. Wiley. y. S. A.; DR.. j. w
Hawk, and Mr.. J. Orment, with l4s sick sold
iers, Christian Schneider, recruit, and Joseph
Thomas, 1lth infantry. recruit. died Oh the pas.
sage. -.
The Massachusetts also brought over the re.
mains of Lieut. Perrin Watson, l4ih infantry.
Lieut. NJ. l.. Shacke ford, I'd Artillery, Lieut..
Calvin Benjamin, 4th Artillery, and Mr. Il. Il.
Tucker, of East Tennessee
Orr dates by the Massachusetts are not so
late by one day as the Avon brought us of
course we have nothing later from the city OF
Mexico.
From TEXAS THE steamship Galveston
Captain Crane. arrived yesterday from Calves
ton, whence she sailed on Sunday last, the 23d
instant. The papers by her are 10 the 22d.-
There is very little in them for us to extract, tho
they contain much local information The peo
pie of Texas are showing much energy in i'm
proving their means of INSTRUMENTATION by
improving the navigation of their rivers and op
enng roads. Several new steamboats, have
lately been put upon the waters, and the Yach
now runs regularly between Galveston ant
Port Lavaca, in connection with the line o
steamships to this city--a great convenience t
Western Texas.
The anniversary Of the battle of San Jacin
to, the 2lst of April, was celebrated "with al
the honors' in Galveston. 1t was, indeed, on,
of the most wonderful feats of arms upon re
cord, and deserves to be thus perpetua,el.
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VIRGINIA ELEcToS--We have returns from
forty five Counties which have elected to the
House of Delegates 80 Wing and 81 Locofocos,
being net Wing loss, compared with last year
of five members.
1t is reported that the Wings lose the Senator
in the buckingham district, and have certainly
gained the Senator in the Accomac district.
There seems to have been but little interest
excited in the election, and but few votes polled.
i Bat Pat, Monday.
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Characteristic.

A mass meeting Of all parties was holden in
Cincinnati. last month, for the purpose of express
sing sympathy and cordial good will for the re-
cent revolutionary movements Of the PEorLE of
Europe. A series of appropriate and eloquent
resolutions was adopted, among which were the
following -
Rcsolred, That we regard the decree of the Prov-
sonal Government of the French Republic declaring
the immediate and unconditional emancipation Of the
Slaves IN lite Colonies as noble proof Of the sincerity
of the French people, especially deserving the udnira
oh anJ sIa'1Ta o, o, s a sr Lovers {" or.y
hail with satisfaction the destruction of the mnc qua
ca IS OF society m France, and the emancipation Of
all Sldres Under her dominion aud we hope that the
TIME IS not far distant, when our own country will
initiate her glorious example.
The Washington Chion on the appearance oil
the published accounts of the meeting, went into
spasm of democratic" delight on the sub
ject, prefacing its copy Of the resolutions as fol-
! lows -
"T'here has been "mlonster meeting" held in Gin
cinnat OH the 9th nstant--Mr d. L. Disney in the
chair, with Daniel Mahoney as Vice President I'm.
bounded en ~ fMed erery heart 1t was
Stanley Matthews, John Brough, jacob Finn, Pat
rick McGroarty, James X. buchanan, James w
Tay and Richard +. Ryan were the principal speak
ers.'
This sounds very well; but on looking owe
the resolutions as copied into the Union, We flint
the two we have given above mhoIiy omitted
Not word gets Struggled into the organ of thu
Administration of this free Republic, that cal
throw American Slavery into uniavonble con
trast with freedom in any other part of TIN
world The eyes Of the venerable organist ar
vigilant to detect, and bis hand is swift to sup
press the pulsatons Of Liberty at home, Will
he runs mad with well-smluated joy over tn
downfall of oppression abroad!
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pendants when we die, a permanent Jree anu
equal form of Government, 20 oe ooh''""eu W
peaceful and prosperous nation. .
We intend nothing unfricndly to any, we wish
no disturbances of harmony, no interruption OF
unanimty but we are not, and shall not be un.
mindful of what is due to us, to the North to
the Country; and Of what the safety and inte'
gritty oithe whole seem to us TO require.
In conclusion, we take leave to say. that If
uttering these sentiments, we do but repeat the
unanimous and enthusiastic declaration of the
Wing Convention of Massachusetts, of Septem
Der last. And we feel it our duty to add, tina
we believe it to be the resolute purpose of thu
Wing people of Massachusetts TO support thes'
sentiments, and carry into effect the desigl
which they manifest.
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u In printing the Official result of the vote
for Council of Censors. the Daily Sentinel elects
MIR. Shaftcr, one of the amphibous candidates.
and complacently remarks as follows
1t will be seen that Bell lowest wing received over
Perpont highest dem 1866 votes and SKATER on dem
and lib ticket, 3SG over Bell
You must cypher it over again, my young
friend. The swish was father to the thought
no doubt, but can't be grattied. You have made
your " figures lie.'' " Bell, lowest wing, re-
ceived over RedfeIdl highest DEM 1859 votes
and Shafer, on dem. and liberal ticket" IA
ndrr Bell "Plcasc rectlfy," as the gentleman
politely remarked to the barrel of whiskey.
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Judge WILLIAMS name was on all the tickets,
Mr. Shafter's on two.
BY provision of the Constitution the Council
will meet on the first Wednesday in June. The
place of meeting is not designated in the Con-
stituton but, though Burlington is undoubtedly
the better place, we suppose our friends in Mont
pelier will make such ron about it if the Coun-
Gil shouldn't sit in their stone building, we shall
be silent on the subject, in order to keep the
peace"
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REsiGNATroN.- Cadwaader had resigned
and Guitted McXica with Mr. Trist.


The following is the result of the Official
Canvassing Of the vote for the Council of Cen.
sors, for a copy Of which we are under obliga.
tons to Z. A. STANsBURcy, Esq. 1t will be
seen that the Wing ticket is eected-especially
Judge WILLIAMS! The vote is a remarkably
light one, being scarcely more than one-quarter
Of the electors of the State. Mr.. SKATERS
escape, it will be noticed, was very narrow
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~ Will the Sentinel inform us whether the
Barnburners in New York (whose "dissen-
sions" with the Old Hunkers it looks upon as
ridiculous" and "disgusting,") do, or do not,
maintain that Congress have power to prevent
the introduction of Slavery into the Terrtorie
of this Union where it does not now exist?
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SHAKsPEARE.-" 1t appears to me-" said a
small apple-face man in Aliens shaving saloon
the other day, " it appears to Inc that they make
a great deal of fuss with this fellow, Shakespeare
Id Just like to know what it's all about. WHY
if it wasn't for his writings, he never would have
been heard of -
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HENRY CLAY's CIRCULAR. The circular of
I.edru Rollin. which we published yesterday did
not prove a greater fire-brand among the kid
gloved Republicans of Paris than that of old
= Harry of the West" lately issued from Lex
ington did among our Wing friends of this city.
That circular arrived here yesterday in an extra
f-"", a Ioxingron paper, and was soon freely
circulated among the people The emotions its
perusal excited were various and conflicting.
The Wing Tayloriles CRASHED their teeth with
rage-the Clayitcs, who form by no means the
smallest party in our city, shouted aloud for the
old banner and the old leader--the TAYLOR dem
ocrlts chucklcd with delight at their triumph
over the Wing allies, who wish to force the old
General upon them as s. good but not an ultra
Whg," and the mass of the Locofocos looked
calm, composed and meditative, aud seemed not
indisposed to view with favor their old and stout
hearted foes, the dauntless champions of the
Knight of Ashland.-N. o. Delta. a neutral pa
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free Press,
BURLINGTON, Vt.

els THE DARK AND TROUBLED NIGHT THAT IS
uroN US, THERE Is NO STAR ABOVE THE HORIZON
TO GIVE US A CLEAN OF LIGHT, EXCEPTING THE
INTELLIGENT, PATRIOTIC WING PARTY OF THE
UNITED TATEs."-Daniel Webster.
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We have noticed, under the proper head
the recent DEATH by consumption, of Mrs. Jul
ia Appleton of Boston, the only daughter OF
Daniel Webster Of Massachusetts. On Mon.
day morning, the remains of Major Edward
Webster, of the Massachusetts Volunteers, who
died in Mexico, arrived at that city, in the bar.
que Chief, from Vera Cruz, The remains were
in charge of Lieut. Wing, Of the Massachusetts,
Volunteers. The war horse of the deceased
was also on board. The remains of the son
arrived ust as the father was performing the
last sad offices to hi, beloved daughter, who
like her brother, died in the bloom of youth
The Boston Transcript says that wide circle
of sympathy with our revered statesman is
stirred in his behalf by these affections.
when sorrows press they come not single spies,
But in battallons.' ". Y. Erpress
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Highly Important from the French Yves
Indies.

The arrival Of the barque Ann d. Richardson
at this port, yesterday, from Barbados, brings
us files of papers from Antigua to March 30th,
from which we learn that the news Of the Revo-
luton in France had reached Guadalupe. 1t
had caused great sensation there,-as might
be expected-though the conduct of the Pro-
vsional Government, in abolishng Slavery was
the subject of severe comment, and the worst
results were unprecedented Gom the measure
An outbreak on the part Of the slaves was con-
iidently anticipated a letter from Basse Terre,
dated March 2Sth, says the country thereabont
was quiet, but business was all at pause. No
money,-no discodnt,--no sales Of produce.-no
vessels to carry il off! The following procla-
nation was issued as soon as the Revolution
was announced:
PROCLAMATION.
| INHABITANTS OF GuADALoUPE,
! A provisional Government replaces in France the
/ one Instituted under the Charter Of 1880
France is quite AT liberty to adopt any institutions
upon which the MAJORITY. OF the nation may decide.
The people of Guadaloupe must await with patience
and confidence the result at which the appointed Me-
uopolitan government may nrrive,-wth regard to
| Emancipatlon-a measure quite reconclabe with
their acquired rights. The precautionary step taken
by the Colonial Council OF Gnadaloupe has the entire
appreciation OF the Provisional Government, reseUng
to itself, however, the further consideration OF the
LAYELE, Governor.
| Government House, March 26, 1913
The Bridgetown (Barbadoes) Globe, the 10th
ut,, states that accounts from Martinique TO the
Sth of April announce that revolt of the slave
population was hourly expected 10 take place, in
consequence of the postponement by the Pro-
vlsiopal Government of their emancipation UNI
til the present crop had been reaped AS the
X. NJ. Steamer Conway was passing the Island
about O'Clock A. NJ, on the same day, an es-
tate was observed 10 be on fire this information
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Says Pillow to Polk,
1t would be a rich joke
Could we fog these revilers OF ditches
Says Polk unto Pillow,
You sott-pated fellow,
They've got the advantage OF us in that scrape, ana
you an everlasting fool to 90 digging the cussea
things inside OF the beaswork, and thus expose your
self and me to these Mexican Wing sons of --
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an officer of the Conway, who vouches for Its
correctness.
We shall look farther intelligence from these
islands with no little anxiety and apprehension.