The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-07-22

to learn (says the Georgia Citizsa) that the Hon
Henry w. billiard and the Hon. James E. Belser
formerly Representatives in Congress from the
Montgomery (Ala.) district, have taken position
in favor Of ScoTT and GRAHAM. Both these
gentlemen spoke at the late Union meeting in
Montgomery, and since that Mr.. billiard has pub
lished, in the Alabama Journal, an able letter on
the subject, from which We make the following
extract.
81 have not for q moment hesitated as to my own
course. Upon learning the action Of the conven-
ton, promptly avowed my purpose to give that
ever aid could offer towards making good it's
nomination before the country. shall continue to
do; and firmly believe that in thus contributing
support Of General Scott, shall be performing a
high duty which owe to my country. Before an
attempt was made to nominate candidate for the
Presidency, the convention adopted a series OF
resolutions which announce in clear and bold
terms the principles which should govern the Wing
party in their administI alton Of the Government.
Unlike the Democratic Convention, which deferred
this duty until after the selection ofcandidates.
and then adopted resolutions in manner who b
took from them much Of their potentiality and i'm
pressiveness, the Wing Convention deliberately
and distinctly its principles in advance,
and thus illustrated it's purposes to stand by prn-
ciplcs before men. wiser, u sounder, nobler
political creed has never been announced to the
country.
"He (Scott) swell known to me personally.
His patriotic desire for the Of the Compro-
mse measures was we'll understood while they yet
hung in doubtful scales; and II so happened that
dined IN company with him on the day Of their
triumphant passage. and heard from his own lips
the arden, expression Of his unbounded satisfaction
at that most happy contamination.
TIE NIAGARA CELEBRATION We are informed
that the Philadelphia Railroad and Steamboat
Company has lowered the fare for the round trip,
to and from Philadelphia, to So for the route, (via
New Castle and Frenchtown,) tickets being good
for two weeks from Saturday next The Phila.
delphia and New York Company has also reduced
Its fare to four dollars for the round trp-tickets
good for two weeks; The round trip to New York
city, therefore, will cost seven dollars. The New
York and Erie Railroad Company having set their
round tickets from New York city to Buffalo at
nine dollars, the round trip from Baltimore to
Buffalo will cost sixteen dollars. There then re
from Buffalo to the Falls This can be done in one
hour for trife The round ticket costing say from
fifty TO sixty cents.
The excursion tickets upon the Erie road to New
Saturday next, allowing everybody ample time
to view the Fails and its neighboring attractions
in quiet after the celebration IL and the great
crowds shall have dispersed The visitors upon
leave here by the boat for Philadelphia on Saturday
morning, and arrive in New York city at near
dusk, where they will be received by the "Demo
cratic Wing Young Mems General COMMITTEES"
who have kindly offered them escort and other
facilities towards reaching their destination. The
excursonists may then remain over in New York
until Monday morning early, (avoiding all Sun
day travel) when they will start again for Buffalo,
reaching there by early bedtime on Monday night
Those who prefer II, however, may leave. New
York on Sunday evening, and travel all night,
reaching Buffalo during the morning Of Monday.
The great celebration at the Falls will last two
days, Tuesday and Wednesday, and the cars will
run constantly between Buffalo and the village Of
niagara, Cat the Falls,) where II lie to be held.
II is probable that the Albany route from New
York to Buffalo may also reduce their fare for the
round trip, to allow passengers to reach the
Falls at less rate even than by the great Erie
Railroad, or at least allow them choice Of the
routes
The adjourned meeting of those who desire 60
ing from Baltimore will be held this evening at
O'Clock at Rechabite Hall, In Fayette, near Gay
street, when further information may be had from
the committee of inquiry, who expect fuller intel
ligence by this evenings eastern mail.
We can promise our readers a most pleasanttrip
should they determine to take part in this ngreea-
bic excursion. An opportunity to travel SO far at
such a season, and among such notable points OF
che country, is very seldom offered, and expect
70 see the present chance taken full advantage Of
BY our citizcns.- Baltimore Patriot Of yesterday.
ASroaExsEPER, . few days since, purchased of
an Irish woman quantity Of butter, the Jumps Of
which. intended for pounde, he weighed in the
balance and found wanting" "Sure, IT'S yer own
fault they light" said Biddy, in reply to the
complaint Of the buyer, s'it's yer own fault, cir,
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