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A Candidate sacred from scrutiny.

The military fame OF General Scott is regarded with
great vencraon and by those wing papers that cup
port his election They to think that bis martial
eeds have saacfed him, elevatng him far above the
voice OF censure and separating him entirely from the
responsibilities Of common mortas. Those journals de-
voted 10 his homage excite sensation but amusement
10 plain man-especally when their former persecution
OF General Jackson is contasted with their present adu
laiion OF General Scott
His military fame is by far the greatest proportion OF
the whole stock in trade OF General Scott but this is not
moral amulet, rendering him different from other men,
and rescuing him from the imperfectons OF humanity.
To &C, upon such an expectation is to co,he him with
angelic attributes The assumption OF making the wing
candidate sort OF exception to the rule by which human
nature has been estimated since the creation is pro-
fame and disgusting absurdiiy and such should be
posed TO contempt
Upon thus principle the fame Of the successful soldier
purihes him from all wrong. Because Haynsu fought
bravey against Hungary are 10 forget that he used
the knout on poor helpless Marborough's load
OF laurels did not make him honest man Napoleon
was not saint because he successful soldier and
Santa Anna, who had both ability and skill, was not
therefore accepted either upright statesman or truth
fol man. Now, we perfectly willing to take General
Scott at his real value, but more. We are willing to
accord him praise for his bravery but not willing
10 say that he has that account been conseca,ed TO
universal alteration, imitation, and applause The quail
ties which he displayed in battle not those which
Ct him for civil government Should he be elected, il,
will not help his administration that he directed the
army that he qaarreled with his officers, and that he
set himself up against the administration at home. His
diplomatic strategy cannot be Applied with in
Washington and his antics when clothed with military
power cannot be enacted in the Presidents House with
the same mpunity which attended them in Mexico We
object to the attempt, therefore, in free and in an n,e
gent country to arrest examination into the character and
capacity OF ony who aspres TO be the chief Execu
i've and more especially when who has been de
nounced BY leaders Of the very party under whose flag he
is Candidate whose inability to rule has been
established in his example, and whose whole nature
units him for elevated civil position and delicate admin
siratve power-more especially when such a man asks
the suffrage Of the people Is Winfield Scott to be spared
The ordeal through which every statesman has been made
to pass Are we sunk so low that when the men who
have been the heroes OF every great crisis for fifty years
are subjected to the sernest examination and scrutiny
whenever they named for high office, we should be
compelled TO accept General Scott alone because Of bis
military and in spite Of his proclaimed and
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and the best methods OF promoting those objects
the great questions TO be solved new science has
been made necessary by the progress OF society Civil
government separate and distinct from military govern
ment. and having resemblance IT, but based differ
emf principles and pursuing different objects by different
means, has given rise order OF men whose studies
have nothing in with those OF the men OF the
sword Their task is to study great truths and apply
them in framing and administering laws TO shield the e
in the enjoyment OF his rights and TO prescribe rules
10 regulate the intercourse OF men, that all may fol-
low their interests without molesalion aud adorn the
land in building up their fortunes. In our country
there now further connection between the statesman
and soldier and happily further use for the men OF
the sword but to keep in check the Indian tribes and deal
with the enemies OF the country in time OF war for our
laws are not military edics 10 be enforced by armed men,
but rules OF civil conduct prescribed by the people, and
administered through their virtue and enlightened patriot
ism There is no longer any proprety in placing war
ors at the head OF the government On the contrary, all
experience proves the danger OF trusting the civil author
lily in hands accustomed 10 the sword The experience
of the world is full of in which the progress Of
nations towards liberal institutions has been checked by
giving the control of civil affairs 10 the guidance of
successful generals We should profit by the example
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General scott on the stump.

The following announcement, which we find in the
Republic. needs comment 1t exhibits the wing can
didaie in most dsreputable atttude-one which mus,
overwhelm the honest men among his followers with
shame and modification. Truly are these degenerate
times, when candidate for the presidency attend
ing political meetings and soliciting in person the votes
OF the people The aboliiionis VIM F. Johnston, takes
the chair and presdes. Winfield Scott takes The stand
and addresses the meeting But it the last desperate
efort-the last expiring agony Of the Seward Scott
party:
nouncehnent WING mass meeting was held Saturday
evening opposite Monongahea Hotel which Gov
ernor Johnston presided. The meeting addressed
from two stands by General Scott Senator Bell, of Ten
ne.see Mr. Sharpess, of New Hampshire, Captain Rob
ri Porter and others
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Memoir OF General ScOtt.o

A very remarkable and able document under this title
is now being published in the New York Herald in
which the whole career of the wing candidate is laid
before the people with master hand AS far as it has
been printed, it exhibits intimate knowledge Of his
life and his character and every assertion is proved
by facts by official records by other rreagable evil
dence it will be, when complete, oncalculable value
the American reader and especially TO the American
statesman or politician While read the pages which
have thus far been made public, and the comments
OF the editor of the Herald, we have not wondered
tina, so many eminent wings refuse to support General
Scott; that SO many OF his officers prefer Gen. Pierce
and that the democracy should have forgotten divisions
and disasters, and should be marching, with close and
enthusiastic ranks, to the glorious victory that in
vtes them to the field OF action in November.
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Hon. Jere. Clemens.

The Republic is troubled because Senator Clemens,
from Alabama. spoke at the same meeting with John
&c In another column; but we have to say, that when
democrats like Col. Clemens receive the abuse OF the
Republic, it is good sign Of their fidelity and OF their
influence in the right direction. What troubles the abo.
liton organization most OF all is TO see that since the
ground taken by the national democracy the slavery
question has been occupied the ground Of all
lovers OF the constitution there feuds in The dem.
oerae party. The great principle having been sustained
and omnous difficulty settled all democrats
logeher and presume it will not offend the delicate
sensbities Of the Republic if Col Clemens prefers the
company of John Van Buren, ESQ., TO that OF the especial
friends Of Gen. Scott aborng to make him Presi-
dent that they may efectualy carry out their designs
against the constitution.
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EDITUR'S CORRESPONDENCE
From our baltimore Correspondent.
BALTIMORE, September 2l--4, ?

BALTIMORE, September 2l-4, p m
The Hon William r. King, the distinguished demo
cratic candidate for the vice presidency, arrived here last
evening In the cars from Washington, and took lodgings
al Bsrnum's Hotel He was called upon by large
number OF his friends with whom the most cordial and
enthusiastic congratulations were interchanged. The
dgnifed bearing, and gentemanly, aftble manner OF
Mr. King. produced very favorable impression upon all
who had the pleasure OF seeing him. He left this nom
ing in the Norfolk boat for Old Point Comfort where
he purposes remaining few days. when he will pro.
coed to his home in Alabama
Your democratic brethren OF Baltimore in excel.
lent spirits powerful effort will be made by them 10
carry the State for the nominees. and the impression
that il will be done All the wards are well organized,
and work together in perfect harmony. Men OF obseva.
lion know what the democratic party can do when
united. more perfect unity never before existed.
glorious result, them is To be augured from this highly
poant fact II should, however, be impressed upon
friends that they have hard battle 10 fight. II mus,
be their pride 10 roll up tremendous majority
The Grand Lodge OF the Odd Fellows assembled at nine
o'clock this morning, aud, after unniporant pre-
minary business proceeded to the election of grand Of
fcers. Mr.. Wmot G. Desaussure. OF South Carolina
elected Grand Sire the fourth ballot, receiving
fy-six votes His competitors were Mr.. Ellison and
Mr. Barnard the latter receiving thirty two votes on the
last ballot. The lodge then took recess for an hour
after which il eassembled and proceeded TO the election
OF other officers.
believe the democrats purpose holding monster
meeting in this CRY time during the existence
Of the approaching Maryland fair.
The Old Defender here is silent in regard to the Sian
der which il originated regarding General Perce's gal
antry, since ne appearance Of Colonel Magruders letter
They cannot find hole to creep out at The small end
of the horn finds them stuck fast in it endeavorpg 10
escape
The barque Kingston arrived here this morning. in lo1
days from Saa Fiancscothe shortest passage on rec
ord
Sales day of $50 barrels OF Howard street -four a
81 25. Nothing done in City Mills Sales red whea
at SIS a 90 cents white wheat. 80 100 cents. Yellow
corn 6a 90 cents; white corn, 60 81 cents Oats, 81
a SO cents Provisions dull--saes small! Groceries un
changed Wbiskey, % 23t, and barrels II cents;
decline Tobacco firm at old prices. Stocks steady
prices unchanged.
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A Formidable Document.

The most useful document that could be circulated
North and South in the present would be col
lection Of the pamphlets issued by both OF the central
ommiitees-democratc and whg-located al the nation
al capital The democrats have already had theirs
bound in neat form bat the wings hold theirs back.
II would be rare il the latter could all be col
ected. and would be an argument against Scott more
potent than a thousand speeches. How il makes a
southern Scott wing blush to the volume made up
mainly OF abolition Arguments to northern faoaucism,
with here and there appeal to the South 10 oppose
Pierce because he false to the institutions for de-
lending which be denounced TO the North. The
northern whig could not be less affected by the picture
presented by the collection On the other hand,
the democrats print publish, and write for the whole
country conceal opinions, and hold no two senti
ments on any OF the issues in relation TO the present con
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PRospEcr in TENNESSEE 1t is known 10 our personal
associates that have doubted the result in this State
We feared the Influence of military hurrah, and The
adoit management of Jones and others. The signs OF
The times though, cheering beyond our most sangnne
expectations We now feel that the democratic party has
every advantage IN the Safe, and that, unless
strange revision of % iaion should take place. Tenues
see will take her stand by hesje of her sisters of the
South and OF the Norh in the lists Of those whose cleo
tora votes will be for Pierce and King. We hear
in every couaty and might almost cay in every neigh
bohood OF wings who refuse 10 suppor, General Scott
Every breeze waits upon its airy bosom disafection. and
we now feel that the chances nine out OF ten in favor
of our carrying Tennessee. Let ALL them 60 10 work.
Let us discharge the duties of patriotism patriots
should-zealously andtboroughy. Federalism has long
enough kept guard the grave OF Jackson. 1t is in
our power TO redeem il IRON hostile custody If will
but Try, and appeal TO every democrat TO do his duty
and bis whole duty.-.Tishplie Union, Sept -
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A correspondent OF the New York Courier and En-
Quirer. 10 letter eulogzng General Scott says OF him
that che Is mon whose very weoknesses and passions
make hin remarkable among other men" The wing
writer has told the truth for once. General Scott has
certainly made himself remarkable in his day and gene
ration by some OF the most extraordinary exhibitions Of
weakness and passion which have been recorded.
His unfortunate weaknesses, which grow out OF his
y, have made him present himself ia such attitudes be-
lore the country to compel burst of merrment from
Maine 10 Georgia and his unfortunate passions have
brought him into collision with some OF the best and
oaves' citizens which the republic could boast Of during
me ss' thirty years II is almost impossible to think Of
General Scott without thinking OF the in which
ne has 'htus bis political disqosi,ions beiote the
Wy or without recalling the Notifying spectacle he
'Kn'oed when qaarrelng with Mr. Trst and assailing
ms 10 Mexico; while every private anecdote Of
hm mat mas any foundation in fact illustrates weak
ness or passion. q
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The ENGLISH JOURNALS THE NOMINEES roR THE
PREslDEScY-The wing organs, in their desperation, are
laborng TO make point for their candidate on, OF the
fact that the leading English popular journals predict the
success OF Pierce and think he il better choice than
Scott. How very silly this is What has that 10 do
one way the other, with the merits OF the candidates
or the principles upon which they seek 10 be elected
But il 10 us IL there is any weight in English opt-
ion reference 10 American affairs in particular, or bu
liberty general, that the argument lies rather on
the other side The London Times represents the popu
lar sentiment OF England aRd is the great paper Of the
masses and middle classes who always in favor
Of freedom Than the arsocracy That journal is in favor
OF Pierce. The Duke OF Wellington the other hand
has come out 10 favor Of General Scott The greatest
general OF the Old World declare. in favor OF the greatest
general OF the New and in this he s sustained by all
the olgarchy and their presses Like loves like and
the Iron Duke" doubt holds that The best man 10
rule monarchy republic is the arbitrary military
whose word Is law. His Grace taken into the
councils Of the Queen, and the PINE Minister OF
England which analogous 10 the office OF President Of
The United States, (he monarch being mere cipher)
But found that the hero OF hundred lights, and The
conaueror Of Napoleon Waterloo, not only had nothe
brains OF Napoleon for civil government but was per.
feet duadethead. II ten TO one that Old Chippewa "
installed into the White House, would soon exhibit him.
self in the same light But he will scarcely have the
opporluny-at least Tor four years 10 come.
tJMw York Herald
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ATLANTA. Sentomber Is. o. m

HE IspEspISa FALL OF THE TURKISH EMPIRE.-We
have been favored by Liverpool merchant with the
following extract from a letter Just received from bis
correspondent, long resident in the Levant:
Constantinope has recently been the scene oil very
many extensive and destructive conagrations-no less
than eight IN the same number OF days-by which prop
erty 10 the amount Of d50 millions OF piasres IL said 10
have been destroyed The OF these terrible fires,
which entail ruin 10 thousands, is undoubtedly dscon'
tent at the maladmnisaiIon and extravaganza OF the
government change in the ministry ls announced,
bat by no means satisfactory Que, as II consists in
men oil the same opinions those set aside and II
seems very questionable more Aerious means be
not long resorted by the suffering people Surely
those hitherto put in force but tend to increase their
misery and ruin. Ottoman rule is fast drawing to close
IN Europei and, untitled they TO adopt the new
ge,her The question seems alone 10 be, who to
place them 10 the possession OF their spendd country
But this fear TO their removal cannot much longer con-
hnue TO prevail The Greeks, fancy. will not be toll
Grated by civilized Europe, looking 10 their ncapaciy
govern, exenp6ed by quarter Of century Of fragrant
misrule. Who, then, is to GOMEZ This ~ considered
10 be OF little moment, seeing that change can but be
Tor the beter still European lealousles will be put
in motion. Nous perrons
+" The French are peremptory IN their demand Tor in
mediate satisfaction seventeen different subjects with
the Chafemagne screw liner the Bosphorus 10 back
them AT Tnpo, the French ADMIRAL Ia SUISSE, gave the
Pssha shou time TO reflect and had satisfaction, or
threatened TO lombard the place; and the French adm-
raj, La SUISSE 10 supposed 10 have proceeded for the
Daranelles. The present il critical one for
the Turks, and may embro the political horizon OF
Europe "--L,vsrpooi Journal.
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Greeley is yng to prove that the country is fast going
pieces on account of the tariff OF 1916; and this in
the midst OF he abundant evidence of the real prosperity
OF all classes and all interests The editor of the Tribune
reminds o. the man who would not submit, that his
theory was fase until be trying prove il by an ex
pertinent With blew him 10 pieces
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notorious Deficiencies We might This question
by quoting lie attacks Of the wings upon every demo-
cratic candidate, civilian soldier but the subject is
one that do not require precedent to make duty in
the premises more plain. or our determination TO dis.
charge It moe decided aud clear.
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Scstt Enthusiasm

The Scott enthusiasm over which the Republic boasts
seems TO be confined TO the New York Tribune, and to
The efforts Of Governor Johnston, Of Pennsylvania. The
sane influences were exceedingly enthusiastic when The
compromise measures were temporarily defeated Their
'Ieitemen, and exuI'aiion then we're only surpassed
when, in June last. they succeeded in defeating Mr.
webster and Mr.. Fillmors at the Baltimore wbig Con-
vention.
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DnReAINs. BAReAINs.-uaying a Iarge and aas

BARGAINS, BARGAISs.-Having large and fine assort-
ment invite the ladies to call aud examine
them; consisting in part Of
Inside handkerchiefs, SO cents to So SO
Embroidered sleeves, 80 cents TO 50
Do coIlar,, 64 cents to 81 so
Linen embroidered handk erchiefs, 62k cents TO 45
lawn do do 37X cents rs
Muslin do csps, 50 cents to 81 so
Lace capes and collars, cheap
BLACK lace yeis and falls
Black slk lace, wide and narrow
Muslin inserting and edging
Cambrc do do
Embroidered fancy plain for sleeves and caps
Plain and dotted Swiss musiinsL
Sept 2-3t A. TATE, Agent
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ID y. srEERs NEW GOODs.-p q STEER, merchant
tailor has received elegant and complete stock ~
goods, and invites public and examine He
himself that ne viii be able this fall to his customers li
better than before has allowed himself
tsken greater pains usual in laying IN his stock.
Prices viii be low, and all work viii be done the very
z -3s
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BY GREEN q SCOTT, AWctt0neeFs.
IyANDsoME AND NEARLY NEW HOUSEHOLD AND
III furniture piano forte, Ac at suctionon Monday,
27t instant residence OF Captain stansbuy,
on G. between ~ Streets at 10 O'Clock, beautiful
sortnent OF furniture vzi
made by NUNS Fischer oci1ves,
or superior and touch
Spring cushioned lounge
back cushioned and rocking fancy
Pane corner M other tables
Mans ornaments superior French plate gin frame mirror
siyered, glt, solar hall, and other lamps
China, glass and crockery among which hne
white French dinner and gold band tea set
Fine cut glass robes champagne and wines
angrr bowls, abata spoons knives and forks
Mahogany sdeb~ard, eommode, and worksand
Mahogany French misses
Pine feather beds shuck mattresses
Bedding, misses cot, mattress, and bedding
Walnut extension, dining and other tables
Pine anuiw M marble washsiand
Pine steel plates and other ensravnEs
inc vely Tap ingram and carpet
OI-cIoth andirons, shovel and rongs, Tenders
Cooking, air tight and ether stoves
. goods of kitchen requisites.
The above furniture nearly and OF superior
qualify - -
70 days satisfactorily endorsed bearing interest
y 49, GREEN d SCOTT,
hucuoocefs-
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PUNISHMENT OF MADAME MADERsPAeH Among the
other victims OF the Austrian government there still lives
in Pesh the lady who was sconrged by Austrian soldiers
Madame Maderspach. | have met several who have
her. and the account they give OF the affair IS az
follows She is lady OF fortune and rank, residing in
Siebenbugen in the southeastern part OF Hungary. Her
husband was officer in the Hdngarrn army, and she
herself naturally sympthzed with his patty, and IL is
sad frequently entertained BEN and the officers under
him in very hosp,abe manner. This bad syasperated
the Austrians and wben at length they occupied that
part of Hungary they quite ready for any seventies
against her Unfortunately Tor her, her tenantry made
some celebration al the time, and burned se stated with
out her knowledge) the Emperor Francis IN ethgy. She
at seized and, al the command OF the Austrian
officer made To the gauntlet" the Gassenauf"
az they call IT, gained acquaintance with tnis
Austrian punishment while IN the Gtos Warden prison.
applied TO all the thieves aud deserers OF the
regiment every Saturday afternoon. The custom Is
usually 10 call out three hundred men, who form two
rows one hundred and fifty on side Each man is 10
be provided with tough timber stick The criminal,
hardy, strong man commonly, is stripped 10 the waist
and made TO walk lesuely through at The beat OF the
drum. Ii any in the ne negleets 10 lay IA hard
as he can, he gels Extraordinarily" himself 1t is gen.
orally calculated that strong through the line
four times, II he has strength enough TO get 10 the end
will die within a few hours. This was Madame NADER
spachs punishment, though, with generous consideration
for her sex the run" probably limited 10 once
through The effect upon the proud, high. born lady
TO drive her into insanity. The news Of such pub
c brutal ndanity on his wife affected the husband
that he shot himself through the brain. And, 10 entirely
hush up the matter, the only survivor young son.
draughed into the Austrian army IN Italy common
soldier where he is STILL The whole deed have
come II directly from Haynau, al least from his gen.
era orders. The poor lady is still in Pesih, in halt
crazed condition II Is said, after Haynaus tremendous
hageatlon by the London brewers some cent her
paper containing account OF H. and that she kept for
days in her bosom, wet with her tears! Somehow or
Other she Obtained too piece Of OF the brooms with
which he was beaten, and, manac-lke, she has made
bracelet Of il, which she now wears.-Hungag in 1851.