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AN IMPORTANT Nov EMENT.-We are in possess
sion of numerous communications from all parts
Of the country, calling for the meeting OF National
Convention of Union men, without distinction of
party, for the purpose Of nominating Daniel Web
ster for the Presidency. The Omitted Order Of
next week, with this object in view. Tho friends
Of the movement hope to throw the election into
the House. where they say, Daniel Webster will
fare better than in the Baltimore Convention.
So says an evening paper. The United Order of
Americans, and all others concerned in the move
mcnt, if indeed such a movement is seriously
thought of, will find that they are reckoning with
out their host MIR. Webster will countenance no
such operations. Upon that they may depend,
Earnestly desired, and still desire, to see Mr..
Webster President Of the United States, we ace no.
thing but mischief to his cause in any such organ
iz,tions York Com. Advertiser.
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Washington Uni0
sectional tone Mr.
with him do not wish
Z" ruin" They earnestly
lha tel M hexa h0uIl ..ZI1R
Washington Unic

:. ruin" They earnestly
the Pierce ticket, they should ,lO(~A0 N50 sn6
authors of il; and all they ask 10 a voice in the
paper that is to be made the organ; and they ask
this, il for other to test the sincerity Of
that truce and treaty which was made at Balti-
more, and is now so ruihlessly assailed by General
Cass in caucus of friends. This reasonable de-
mand they will have, have an Aorgan of their
own. The charge against Mr.. Soue and his
friends ia only true against those who counte-
nance the course OF General Cass. il is they who
are playing the game OF ''rule ruin" Ii re-
mains to DC seen whether the Democr tic party
will again submit TO have the party torn by these
disentombed dssensions, for the purpose of grati-
Tying the vengeance OF certain disappointed gen.
tlemen.
As for us--and speak for Southern Rights De-
mocrats-ws SHALL NOT BE EASILY DRIVEN FROM
THE SUPPORT OF THE TICKET OF oUh CREATION AND
CHOICE. Nothing can drive US OIL short Of the
discovery that the ineane policy Of General Cas- is
to be triumphant In it's councils, and that Frank
lin Pierce is that sort of "Union man" that bases
the hopes of the perpetuity OF the Union upon the
ruins of the rights. independence, and sovereignty
of the States. We happen to know that General
Pierce does not belong TO this class Of political
constructionists, and all his anecedents prove to
my mind that, had be been Southern man, he
would not by the self same act, have deserted the
cause of his country and the principles of the De-
mocratic State Rights creed No; he Democratic
party must go ON 10 conquer, malgre the groans Of
the "Oid Fogiss," iohO haze been crushed in
the progress Of its piciorious toheels These
gentlemen have made the issue, and been over
thrown in the rencontre. The destinies Of the colsn-
ry and Of the Democratic party are in the hands Of
he true Democracy Of the iSoun-te Slate Rights
,ne,-and the Democracy Of the tchoie Union dagusr
reoiyped under the energetic soub,iquet Of Young
america" "a community OF principles and sym
pathies draws them together, and together they
must bear aIoft on their shoulders the hopes Of
freedom, and of Union founded on the constitu-
tional principles OF justice aud equality No other
Union can last; and the politician bears false
name who calls himself 'sUnion man" on any
other principles. He is Federalist in disguise.
~ '.... JOHN FORSYTH.
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The CRoPs.-A trip, as far West as Cherry Val
ley, Iilinois. has just enabled us to good por
ton Of that State as well as part of Michigan,
northern Indiana, and Ohio, with the southorn
counties OF New York. Everywhere the crops are
in backward condition and are Suffering sevcrCly
from drought. For nearly fortnight little or no
rain has fallen through this entire region, until
Tuesday night, when there were some in efficient
showers, and unless there ia soon a copious fall OF
rain the consequences must be serious. Indian
is eyeryw here very small and feeble; the beet
we have seen Is in Iioga and Chomung counties,
New York; and wheat and other grains tar less
advanced than is usual at the season. The grass
crop IL also somewhat Injured, but had got forward
much brtter in the cold and wet weather of the
spring, and suffers less accordingly. Potatoes are
Slso looking comparatively we'll
[Nstp York Tribune
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-07-05
The Candidates and their Pledges.

The Union tries to conceal, under a covering
of fine words, the failure of its candidate 10
pledge himself to veto any bill repeating OF
weakening the Fugitive Slave law. If we
read its article of yesterday Alright, it rests its
apology for Mr.. PIERCE, firstly, upon the al
legged fact that he was absent from home when
Mr.. Scorr's letter OF inquiry arrived there;
and, secondly, upon the plea that reply was
subsequently, unnecessary because of the une-
quivocal terms of his letter of acceptance. As
the Union is delighted with Mr.. PrERcE's OK
plicitness on this point, and sadly shocked by d
supposed want of explicitness on the part of
General SCOTT, we reprint from the letter of
each his reference to the platform presented by
his party:
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The Nominations In Tennessee,
From the Memphis Eagle.


As in governments and in all the affairs of bu-
man life there must be compromise between the
the parts for the common welfare Of the whole, SO
must the individual wish and the promptings of the
heart give way to the will of the many and the
dictates of the judgment. In making the sacrifice
Of our cherished preference we turn with pride
to find our compensation in the exalted character,
the strong and undoubtcd patriotism, the world
wide renown, and the blood bought right to popu-
lar gratitude of the illustrious soldier and patriot
in whose behalf that sacrifice was made. WINFIELD
ScoTT is no iedglng of yesterday; but brave old
eagle of full feather Scared by the lightnings Of
war; and bearing on his plumage the evidences of
long years of exposure where danger to be de-
fled and glory won III the country's service. He
is presented 10 the American people--not a
mere day's-man between men more illustrious than
himsclf-not mere point Of union to divided
and distracted political party. otherwise torn by
rivnries of distinguished leaders and rent by the
discussions of their followers; but who hav-
ing done the State service and illustrated the an
nails of his country's glory, may, without immod-
esty, stand proudly before his countrymen that
they may pass upon such pretenson as his life
may have vested him with to be the recipient Of
the highest honor within their gift.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-07-05

A letter from Mr. WRIGHTMAN in the U,.io,s
of yesterday makes known the death Of the
Hon. JAMES S CALHOUN, Governor Of New
Mexico, which event took place on the 3Oth Of
June, on the praires, few miles west Of the
Missouri line, while on his way to the seat Of
Government. Governor CALHOUN was, provi-
Gus to his appointment, 4 citizen of Columbus,
Georgia. 1t has been heretofore stated that he
left New Mexico on account of ill health.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-07-05

BATTLE OF LUSDY's LAsE.-The Orleans and
Niagara County Wing Committees of the State OF
New York, have resolved to call n mass meeting
OF Wings at Niagara Falls on the 9th instant.
The actual Anniversary of the Battle Of Lundy 3
Lane is on the 25lh OF July; but, as that will fall
on Sunday in the present year, the second day
thereafter has been agreed on, as the most conve-
nicntu suitable for the Observance IF the ami
versary and the transaction Of the political objects
of the meeting. An immense gathering is antici-
pated.
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COnyrc IS.

The Senate was not in session on Saturday.
In the House of Representatives, reports
were made by the Committee on the Public
Lands; and subsequently, the Deficiency bill
was taken up in. Committee Of the Whole on
the state Of the Union.
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THE REPU BLIC.
WASHIN GTON:
WING NOMINATIONS.

90 The Anniversary Of american Indepen-
dence having fallen this year on Sunday wiH
be eeleb'a tcd to day. the 5h; consequently, 40
paper ,ciH issue from the office Of the REPUBLIC
10. lnnrrQlp
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Nsfr York Tribune.

LOro TERm-A man named Francis Schidel,
n the last of the St. Louis criminal court was
sentenced 70 one hundred aud -four years. imprison
msnt-fve years Tor assault with intent TO kiu
and Ninety nine years for shooting and killing
dep utY cUnEtablc.
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-07-05

By Mr.. PORTER: The petition Of Henry D.
Evans and others, for post route from Williams
port, IN Franklin county, to Richwoods, in Wash
ington county. Missouri
BY Mr. WASHBUGN: The romop STRANGE OF
Eibridgo Dole and others, of Penobscot county,
Maine, against tue renewal of the Woodwork
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MI. PIERCE.

81 accept the nomina-
ton upon the platform
adopted by the conven-
ton, not because this is
expected of me as a can
didate, but because the
principles you embraced
command the approba-
ton of my Judgment,
and with tina, ! believe 1
can safely say there has
been no word nor act of
my life in conflict with
them"
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THE DiFrEnENcE.-The Democrats have great
difficulty in proving that General Pierce distin-
gui,hed himself in Mexico, The fact seems to be
very obscure, and involved in much doubt. The
Wings have no trouble of the kind. Gen. Scott's
military fame ia more in need of proof than the
existence of the Mississippi river; and no more to
be missed or overlooked than the Alps by atravel-
Ter in Switzerland General Pierce's glory, on the
other hand, already lies buried under the common
rubbish of the Mexican campaign, and his friends
have to root it out, like pigs hunting for aoorns.
az Frankfort (Ky.) Commonwealth.
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THlRr I-SECUND CONGRESS-
FIRST SESSION.
SATURDAY, July 3, 1852.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.

The Senate was not in session to-day, having
yesterday adjourned until Tuesday.
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q N ER AL SCOTT.

al accept the nomina :
ton, with the resolutions
annexed.
1.-The political princi-
ples and measures laid
down in those resoIu.
tions are 30 broad that
but little is left for me to
add.
y 4 4 u
"Finaliy, for my strict
adherence to the princi-
plea of the Wing party
as expressed in the reso-
lutions of the conven-
ton, and herein sug-
gested, with a sincere
and earnest purpose to
advance the greatness
and happiness Of the Re-
public, and thus to cher
ish and encourage the
cauae of constitutional
liberty throughout the
world, avoiding every
act and thought that
might involve our coun-
try in an unjust or ON q.
necessary war, or impair
the faith of treaties, and
misunderstanding all po-
litical agitation injuri-
Gus to the intcrests of
society and dangerous
TO the Union, / can offer
no other pledge or guar
antee than the known
incidents of a long pub
lie life, now undergo
ing the scverest exami-
nation"
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From the Knorpilie REGISTER.

That General SCOTT possesses the clements Of
strength will not be denied, and that he will be
elected President Of the United States, is felt to be
a "tixed fact.'' even by Democrats. Gen. Scott is
not the man to be defeated; he knows not what de-
feat is; he "cat be beat" and the Democrats ieel
this in their bone5.'
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ishing condition are owing to ito permanent con-
tinuance for several years, TO the activity OF Adolf
ton lecturers and the number of Abolition associa
tions everywhere in the North but above all to that
intense fanaticsm that has pread that section
In the South, nothing of this kind exists. But we
trust that Southern will sec the necessity of
augmented zeal; and as it ia impossible for any
corps Of collectors can find to make the round
of our subscription list once in two years, we most
earnestly renew our request for them TO send for,
ward the dues of the paper without being called
on in person .
Let every individual man, then. exert himself
in the cause of Southern Rights, for it is by iDd
vidual Independence and energy that Parties be-
gin, and organization follows. As for African
slavery, ii never be overthrown until the moral
distinctions OF the two races are oblterated, either
by the progress OF the one the decline Of the
other. The institution is strong enough to main
tain itself against all external aggression, II those
who are concerned in it shall 80 determine. but
if it falls. both enemies and friends will be buried
in the ruins. ... ...
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Mr.. WEBsTEn.-The Boston Journal. under
stands that preparations are in progress to give
Mr. Webster, on his arrival in that city, which is
expected in Il few days, ga reception worthy the
man and the high esteem in which he is held by
the citizens of Boston. 1t is intended to make the
reception a brilliant affair."
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-07-05

LANDS FOR RAILROAD PURPOSES.
The first business in order the bill reported
yesterday from the Committee on Public Lands.
granting the right Of way and donation of public
lands to the States Of Illinois and Indiana 10 aid in
the construction of railroad from Springfield to
Terre Hnute.
On motion of Mr. DAVIS, of Indiana, the further
confederation Of the bill was postponed until Tues
day the 18th inst.
Mr.. ORR, from the Committee on Public Lands,
reported bill granting the right OF way and do
nation of public lands to Michigan TO aid in the
construction Of the Oakland and Nottoway rail
road. He said the committee had carefully exam.
insd the bill, and Of the opinion that it was
tnertorious as any one Of similar character
previously reported.
Mr. STUART sad he did not propose at this
time to dethin the House a moment. He however
fat;cred himself that when a suitable opportunity
shall DC afforded, he could satisfy gentlemen that
the bill ID meritorou5, and therefore entitled to IA
vorable consideration.
On his motion, its further consideration Was
postponed until the 18th inst.
Mr. FREEMAN. from the Committee on Public
Lands, reported bill having in view a resurvey of
certain lands in Mississippi by authority Of the
General Govcrnment-theo office Of surveyor gene
raj in that State having been discontinued.
The bill, after explanation, was passed.
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We find in the Providence Journal the following
QUESTION, answer, and question:
Question for the P,opitiencs Journal. - Why have
not the New Hampshire Wings struck out the re-
ligious test when they have been in power?
Boston Post.
They have not had the power since we can re-
member.
Question for the Boston Post Second time Of ask
ing.-Why do not the New Hampshre Democrats
strike out the test now that they have the power?
Why did they refuse to strike il out by great ma
iprity1
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reception brilliant affair."
ARRIVAL OF TIE EMPIRE CITY-Loss OF LIFE
BY CHoLERA.-The steamship Empire City, which
left New Orleans the 25th ult., Havana on the
2sth, und Key West on the asth, arrived at New
York on Saturday afternoon.$, Z
The Empire City left at Key West the steamer
Philadelphia, from Chagres for New Orleans,
which had put into that place for fueh.pd stores,
having been ordered away from Bavana>by the
authorities, in consequence OF sickness on board,
not even allowing her to remain two milcs outside
the harbor to have the necessary fuel and stores
sent out 10 her, 20 as to enable her to reach her
destined port. The Philadelphia, the account fur
Their states, left Aspnwall Jon the 22d of June for
Havana and New Orleans. and on the second dag
out cholera broke out among the passengers and
crow, and about forty died. among them the United
States mail cgest, Mr.. BnasaH.
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Democratic papers glory Ia The llct that the
rabid Frcesoilers all refuse to go for Scott. AID.
United; aud admitted further, that they intend to
follow their usuai Abolition instincts, by support
ing the Democratic nomination. There ID Rantoul,
though ousted from the convention, Whips in meek
ly for the nominee. There is Hale, declining to
oppose Mr.. Pierce, on what he chooses to call per-
sonal grounds. And 30 throughout the ten catcgo-
res OF Abolition, Bat what else does It signify,
after all, than that they recognise in the Wings
the only true National Union party, mud prefer to
trust their faclious enterprises to Democratic au
spices? If the thing mean otherwise, pray what?
Mes York Times.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-11

by the perfdy of man, to grapple again with the
world and its ways Think too, gentle reader,
what example you have for your children in
their mother, who is inspired with an ambition to
see her sons and daughters eminent We might
apply the beautiful lines of Cowper to two such
beautiful spirits as we have pictured, who says
Say, for you saw us, we immortal lights
How oft unwearied have we spent the nights,
Till the LadRan stars, so famed for love,
Wondered at us from above.
We spent them not in toys, in lust, or wine
But in search of deep philosophy,
Wit, eloquence and poetry
Arts which loved, for they, my friend, thine
None of these high and ennobling blessings can
be the share of men of the present day. unless the
whole system of female education be changed
there must be more study and less dancing-more
thought and less fashionable frivolity INDUCED in
and when society shall have made this discovery,
then may we look for the character of females to
shine forth in their native splendor-not dazzling,
but warning men to seek the pearl and not its
glossy imitation, as casket wherein to garner love
and happiness
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-11
The Sublime of the RidicuIous.

The Scott journals-driven to the last extreme
of desperation-have actually stopped to publish
ing such certificates as the following
BLACK HAWKS OPINION OF GEN. SCOTT.
To the editor Of Republic
SIR 1 beg leave to transcribe from the life Of
Black Hawk, dictated by himself and published
at Boston in 1884, his opinion of General Scott
He says:
Il have good opinion of the American war
chiefs generally with whom l am acquainted ; and
my people, who had an opportunity of seeing and
becoming well acquainted with the great warcbief
General Winfield Scott, who made the last trea-
ty with them, in conjunction with the great chief
of Illinois, Governor Reynolds, all tell me that
he is the greatest brave they ever saw, and good
man-one who fulflls all his promises. Our
braves speak more highly of him than any chei
that has ever been among us. Whatever he says
may be depended upon. If he had been our Great
Father, we never would have been compelled to
join the British in the late war with America
And l have thought that, as our Great Father is
changed every few years, that his children would
do well to put the great war-chief in his place, as
they cannot find better chief for Great Father
anywhere
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-11

The Wing Review, the national organ, no lon
ger ago than 1851, thus expressed its opinions up
on Gen. SCOTS fitness for the Presidency
1--WE much question Gen. SCOTS qualifications
for the position to which some of his admirers
would elevate him. The exigencies of the times
require ADLER hands and wider views and more Of
a statesman
3. A Bradford, Esq, of New Orleans, has
been nominated by the President, one of the Asso-
ciate Justices of the United States Supreme Court
in the place of Judge McKinly deceased.
The Post states that Hon. J. P. Benjamin, fed
eral United States Senator elect from Louisiana
has written letter stating that Scott cannot carry
that State.
CAS- for the Platform. we defy it, we execrate it
we spit upon it.,-N 7. Tribune.
|. What noble party exclaims the New Hayel
Register They steal the candidate from the EN-
braces Of Native Americanism, and run with
spittoon for Platform.
Southern standard. [volume] (Columbus, Miss.) 1851-1856, 1852-09-11

ANOTHER ABOLITION CoNoERN-The New Bos-
ton affair having had its nine days run, and burst
ed-fooring those who were handling it most aw-
fully--the Republic has drawn on Foss, Fogg &
Co. for another Roorback, as we learn by the fol-
lowing from the Union of the goth
The EXPECTED EvIDENcE.-Before Gen. Pierce S
recent letter the co-aborers of Messrs Foss, Foge
d Co., affirmed that he had delivered speech
at Bradford, in New Hampshire, which substan-
tiated the New Boston libel, and that the proof
would be forthcoming The Republic, the organ
in this work of defamation, contained in its issue OF
yesterday the expected New Bradford certificates
One person who took notes makes his statement,
and two others verify It's correctness, with ride
ulous boast as to their being Wiling to prove the
truth of what they say while they do not say one
single word relating to slavery or the fugitive
slave law, or touching in any manner the subiec
to which the New Boston libel REFERS Genera
Pierce's speech, according to their own showing
relates entirely to another matter; and yet tn,
Republic and its abolition allies would have thu
country infer that his failure to travel out of hi
way to denounce the fugitive slave law confirm
the miserable SANDER which they have circulate,
through the country. Such despicable sophistr,
is not worthy of refutation, and would only be re
sorted to by men who have been detected in
fraud, and being destitute of virtue are too cal
ous to regret their conduct too insensble to sham
to shrink from exposure.