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The New Boston Speech.

The Augusta Georgia. Chronicle and Sen
tineI, a paper which supports Mr.. WEBSTER as
an independent candidate for The Presidency,
IN its issue of the 22d instant, thus notices the
corroborative testimony lately published in our
columns IN regard to the New Boston speech:
awe have delayed for some time, in consequence
Of a press of other matter, the publication OF the
affidavits and certificates, adduced by the Wash
ington Republic, indicating the correctness OF the
report of General Pierce's New Boston speech.
They will be found in this days paper, and cannot,
think, fail to carry conviction to every unpro.
JUDGED mind of the faithfuness Of that report. For
our own part, we never entertained a doubt on the
subject, before the production Of this evidence.
We arrived at this conclusion because the scnt.
ments in that epeech accord well with those ad-
mitted by his friends to have been proclaimed and
uttered by him previous occasions, both III and
out Of Congress, we have frequently shown. In
addition to this the time and the occasion, and the
circumstances under which he made the New Bos-
ton speech, all conspre to produce the same con-
viction. part Of the Democracy of New Hamp-
shire, all of whom Frecsoilers and anti slavery
men, had, in their support Of Atwood for Governor,
and their opposition to the Compromise, separated
from the majority.
back to the fold and to harmonic the two factions;
and it was to accomplish this object that the New
Boston speech made. 1t was therefore ne
cessary, in his opinion, and consequently perfectly
natural, that he should, to ingratiate himself with
them, and thereby exercise the greater influence,
denounce the institution of slavery and the Fugi-
tive Slave law, as he is reported to have done on
that occasion. This he could do without violence
to his feelings, because it accords with his long
cherished sentiments And as it as necessary for
him to do it to gain the ear of those whom he
would reclaim, il was a bold and adroit movement
to appeal to their Democratic prejudicee, and at
the same time assure them that he entertained af
great hatred to the institution any of them
Hence they should not permit IN imaginary diff.
ference of opinion to separate them. But of this
Inc people must judge on carefully investigating
the testimony adduced to establish the truth Of the
CHI
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New York WING Resolutions.

The following are the resolutions adopted on
the 22d instant by the Wing Convention Of the
State of New York, as reported by telegraph
Resolved, That the principles, purposes, and views
of the VIII ga of New York, with respect to the con
troversve political questions OF the day, are briefly
Get forth rs follows:
AZ to the tariff, specific duties afordng adequate
revenue for the support of the General Govern
mcnt, without reliance on the proceeds of the pub
lie lands, with suh discrimination in the rates i'm
posed shall insure stability, growth, and pros.
pcrity TO our manufactures, and advantageous
home markets for the great bulk Of our agricutu-
tural produce.
.. That os to the public lands q primary regard
to their speedy compact, and equal allotment to
and settlement by independent frechoders, to tho
exclusion of monopo!istB and speculators, with
concurrent provision that far it shall be
deemed Just and expedicnt to raise revenue there
from; that revenue shall not be absorbed in defray-
ing the ordinary expenses of the Federal Govern
ment but shall be distributed among the States, to
be by them sacredly and permanently devoted to
the support of education and the prosecution of in
ternal impro vemcnts.
g. That to the foreign policy Of the nation,
peace cvcrInore is recommended, 50 far as it is
consistent wi tn the due assertion of rights,
careful avoidance of all entangling alliance with
foreign powers, but solemn protest agninst any
deliberate defiance of the lava of nations for the
furtherance Of the interests OF dcspotisn, and a
generous and active sympathy with and moral
support to all oppressed nations and races strng
Cling TO assert or retain their liberties.
4. That as TO rivers and harbors, liberal nppro
priations some general and equitable system for
their improvement, as fast such appropriations
can be effectively and economically expended, to
* H. r -.
commu ntion between different States and eec.
tons shall have been rendered nayigaJc TO the
fullest extent; and until our lake coasts, we'll as
our seaboard shall have been dotted with secure
and accessible harbors for tempest tossed
navigators
3. As to our canals, provision for their vigorous
prosecution and compilation at the earliest possible
day, without imposing taxes on those sections least
interested in these noble works, but enabling the
canals pay for themselves, they will certainly
and promptly do If speedily completed, and thus
enabled to win back the mighty volume Of eastern
and western commerce. which is now being
drawn away from them into other channels, but
which the enlargement will surely and readily re.
cover and increase. .--..''. .'.'
! 6. That the Wing party, being national party,
devoted tothe U MON and TO the welfare md pro
motion Of oil tho varied interests Of this grcnt Res
public, and uniformity of action and concert Of
! purpose being uttainsbc only through the agency
Of national conventions, an honest acquiescence in
the decision and action OF the late National Con.
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General Pierce Mt Home.

The following is an extract from private letter
to gentleman in New Haven, from q highly re-
spectacle citizen of Concord, N. H., the residence
of General Pierce: .~h'''%- '''' "'.'
'etWe have many staunch Wings in Concord as
we'll as in the rest Of New Hampshire. Neither
Concord nor the State are going to vote in a body
for General Pierce. Although be is generally pos
pular with his own party, yet the Wings have not
that respect for his ability nor for his private cha
racter as to induce them to think for moment of
abandoning such man as Winfield Scott for Mr..
Pierce. Many of Pierces party in this State could
not swallow his nomination at first, and some still
refuse the dose. One Of the leading Wings here
told me he knew five Democrats of his town. high,
ly respectable men, Who declare they will never
vote for Pierce; and one Democrat has offered to
subscribe fifty dollars towards erecting flagstaff
for Scott and G raha ms An old New Hampshire
Democrat said not long since:-'1 am willing to
vote for Frank Pierce for any office in the State,
or for any office for which he is qualified, but
won't vote for him for the Presidency--it 10 de-
grading the office, and won't do Ill -. -.... &
awe think Pierce will carry the State by only
the regular party vote. The Whigs are alive here,
quite chop fallen at the progress Of the campaign
and the character of the news from Maine. AT
the time of Pierces nomination the hopes OF his
political friends were very high, but there is most
evidently a great change in the color OF their
hopes as shown by their faces and conversation.
We think here that Pierce will be certifcdfed to
death-especaly most of his hackers need to be
propped Up themselves. Why don't he call upon
the bar and the bench to certify Because he
knows they could not and would not do it.". a..
[ Ne,p Haoen Palladium.
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fFoR THE REPUBLIC. ]
The pinsrelnee.

! General SoorT was born in the South. As Mr.
Morehead said, 'He is . man whose cradle, when
an infant, was rocked by n slave, and who was
nursed In the arms of n slave, whose paymatcs IN
childhood were slaves :" He was educated in the
South, and spent the most of his life in the South.
He exerted himself to effect the passage OF the
Compromise measures. and has frequently spoken
most warmly in their support. In spite oil the IN
famous falsehoods Of his opponents ne ID wen
known to be thoroughly Southern on this suoJect.
We must not forget that the Locos charged the
brave Old lack with being Aboliiionist. But
what Of the Locofoco candidate? Z .s
PIERCE was born in the cold regions Of the
North nursed and educated theSiosApd has spent
his life there He lives further North than the Van
Burens. He lives in the State which sends John
p Hale to the Senate! II he is so favorable to the
South and is so great man, why, in the name OF
all reason, does he not mould public sentiment df
ferently in his State? Can his supporters answer
that? The Locos cay Pierce is favorable to the
South but let remember, and take warning
from the fact, that they made the samc declaration
in regard to Martin Van Buren,. Let us remember
that Martin Van Buren, himself said he was "a
Northern man with Southern principles" The
real sentiments of Van Buren, are now known to
the world. The Wings warned the people Of the
soiler-and his son John are the supporters and
champions of franklin Pierce Pierce dwells in
thoroughly infected district and he either enter
tains sentiment common with the feeling around
him, or else he is a weak man. unable to enforce
md extend the plain doctrines OF truth and justice
why d. the Van Burens, Chase, and the hosts Of
Freesoilers support him? Let the people remember
the humbug and mposture Of "Norttern man ,cih
Southern principles" and take warning from the
fact 1t is natural and right that burnt child
should avoid the fire, ... o.. ,r' g..
The Locofoco papers chandler and Willy Scott on
the subject of the naturalization laws; bat he ID
well known to entertain liberal sentiments towards
aliens who seek our shores The Locos Of course
pretend that Pierce is the great friend Of the alien
Now, here is another fact to be remembered, par
ticularly by adopted citizens who belong to the
Catholic religion: franklin Pierce lives in State
which, in spite Of the emil ghtened example Of her
sister States and the great advance of the country
in civilization and federation, still continues, as
part of her laws, tho dark, narrow, odioua
relig ious test which debars Catholics from hold
ing Office His opn toon, by a large majority,
voted in favor Of This anti american, despotic test
He is either in favor of this feature or else he is a
very weak man, unable to enforce and extend the
p ain doctrines of truth and justice. Remember,
Catholics, that not only the State, but the very
town, in which Franklin Pierce lives, s largely in
favor, and voted against the repeal, of that odious
anti Catholic test! -
Rio GRANDr Cry. TEXAS
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nPrepnrtng for WAR;

The Union is appalled, by the consideration
that the Wings are preparing the minds OF the
people for war-bloody, remorseless, and de-
soIating war; How, when, or where, the
Union does not tell us.
Our impression has BEEN and is, chat all pre-
paraiion Of that kind is monopolized by the
Democrats. They are committed to a policy
which, with PIERCE as President, must lead to
war without delay.
Judge DoUGLAs is doing his utmost both to
'prepare the minds Of the people for war, ;" and
to render war inevitable. He is "preparing
for war" with Spain in regard to Cuba, with
England for portion of her West India pos
sessions, with Mexico for slice off her terri
tory with Russia in behalf of Hungary and with
the res; of mankind on any ground that may
present itself. lie is by far the most prone 10
WARN hio talk-ul any public man in the
Republic. Whether he would be as conspicu-
ous in more pcrous battle is an undetermined
question.
General CAss pays tribute to the same bel
llgerent propenSrties of his party. He was
ready in December last to commit The country
w Il hNSNl I'll q uSdhF, anu ne Is getting Ttdul
to follow judge DorGLAs's example and swal
low Cuba.
Tammany Hall raised the banner Of univer-
sal war; the OHIO Democratic Convention did
likewise; and the Ohio Democratic Legisla-
ture enjoys the dubious honor Of having enter
tanned and well nigh sanctioned proposal to
make NossUru'S quarrels our own.
WaTIlke literature proceeds from the quar-
tiers that give rise to warlke oratory and war
like resolves. The most ambitious advocate
Of General PIERCE-the Democratic Reuietc-
means to have war if it can be got, and urges
PIERCE as the man most likely to bring it on.
| year ago the Union was the apologist of the
Cuban invaders, who had rather warlike no
tons; and at later period the Union was half
inclined TO run the full tether with, KossUTH.
With such associations our contemporary should
leave the Wings the PRONUNCIATION Of peace
precePts. .....o. ...,.. .a. -....'
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Public sentiment In Eastern Ohio.

The following is an extract of a letter from
a citizen of Belmont county, Ohio, to gentle
man in this city:
owe have but little political news. The friends
of Cass down, and appear indifferent about the
result. They form large portion of the rank and
file of the Democracy. General Cass formerly
lived in this part of the State, and he here nun.
bers more true and steadfaa friends than in any
other section Of Ohio.
GAS to our side, must say that have not seen
more unanimity since the days of 49, and have no
hesitation in saying that Scott will receive n much
greater vote in this State than the Wing vote OF
lS4s, and no one posted on the subject doubts but
that he will take the electoral vote Of our State
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THE REPUB LIC.
MIR. Clemens on Northern Democrats.


Mr.. CLEMENS rejoices over his fraternZa-
ton with JOHN VAN buren, and the Northern
Democrats in their support of Pierce. He is
enthusiastic in his eulogles OF their virtues,
and their devotedness to the c"untry's veal.
At no remote day, however, Mr.. CLEMENS
thought differently, as is apparent from the
suhjoined extract from his speech on a resoiu-
ton of inquiry in regard to the proceedings OF
the California Convention, against which the
Northern Democrats had voted:
al said the people of the South had been hereto
fore laboring under the deusion that the Northern
Democrats were their friends. ! said 1t was de-
lusion, and was glad to have an opportunity OF
explaining it to them; but God deliver me from
such friends the Northern Democrats! / would
rather trust Northern Wings to-day, They COM
menced the game earlier, and have not to go SO lar
to get in proper position. Look at the resolutions
| OF Democratic Legislatures and the messages OF
| Democratic Governors and the resolutions adopt
ed by Democratic Conventions, and then tell me
about Northern Democrats being the friends of the
| South. They may vote in n body for the adoption
of this resolution if they choose but it will do US
| no good; because a similar resolution has already
been adopted in the House, and this investigation
must go on. They cone forward now with their
aid, when we can afford to dispense with it. They
tell US now they willing to adopt the resolution;
and the gentleman from Illinois says it ID necessa-
ry to put himself in right position. What is that
position? It is to enable him to go before the coun-
try and tell the South that he ID still friend TO
the South, and to deceive them little longer.
That is the position of the Northern Democrats
Put them to the test, put something practical be-
fore them, and where isthe aid which we get from
| tho Northern DemOcracY!'
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FoR THE REPUBLIC. !
The WhiC Candidate.

General SCoTT has devoted more than forty
years to the active service of his country, and
TO his country exclusively. His life has been
one of peril, privation, and labor.
In peace and in war he has borne the burdens
Of the highest national, responsibilities, and he
has never failed in any instance to carry them
through successfully and honorably. The com
forts, blessings. and benefits Of private life he
has surrendered to public duty. For all this
he has been rewarded with pay and rations 7
But he has never complained that more has not
been given to him. From early life he ded-
Gated himself to his country, and without one
selfish feeling his country has been all in all
with him.
The power that belongs to command, he has
always tempered with humanity and benevo-
lence. Victory in battle has always brought
with it mercy and kindness towards the van
quished; and to his enemies he has been for
giving and magnanlmous. ... .....4.
Can the people treat with neglect and indif-
ference such a life and character! Can they
deny the sufficiency of such guarantees for the
ability of any duty or the fidelity Of any trust?
Will they repudiate with ingratitude noble,
long tried, and ever-faithful servant, who has
done so much for his country, and TO whom
that country is SO largely indebted VIII
they write shame on their own character, by
telling him to ''siand aside," that they may
bestow their honors upon another2 IL cannot be.
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.GENERAL ScoTr IN OHIo.-A telographic de-
spatch from Cleveland thus describes General
SCOTS reception in that city: I.,,.,s.l. .s..
"Tha reception Of General Scott was one of the
most brilliant and enthusiastic affairs that ever
took place in this city, The banks OF the lake for
ainiIe were lined with people anxiously waiting,
in a drenching shower, TO catch glimpse OF the
old hero, and when the artillery announced. bis
approach, cheer after cheer was given. The Gen.
eral stepped into carriage, aud was escorted by
the military to his quarters at the American Hotel,
where, in answer to repeated calls, he appeared on
the balcony and made brief address to the crowd,
which was enthusiastically received 5t - .|L'.h
"After he retired he met large party OF citi-
zcns ia the hall,5who had come, to pay their re.
spects to him, AZ midnight he was sorenadod by
the bands. and, appearing at the window, bowed
in acknowledgment of the compliment. This
morning, at IL o'clock. he left in the cars for Co
umbus, amid the cheers Of thousands and the rear
Of can non" i-., .,"ir.iu,.,s! ,a'"A"'"'at.t
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ALL TIVE sroRrrs that have been gotten up for

ALL TIVE SroRIes that have been gotten up for
The injury of Scott and the Wing party have, TO-
gether been shown TO be falschoods, or have, 10
our cause, resulted hnrmlessly, and the stock OF
electioneering material of our opponents has
greatly diminiehed and ia at this time very scant.
For the next week or two, or at least until ftesh,
supply ia received 1T may be anticipated thatDe-
mocratic editors will draw very freely upon their
imsgnations, and tell many 9t'fancy '1stories.'
Due allowance may be made for such articles
within tho space mentioned; and we trust that COR
readers like ourself, will be liberal and charthby
disposed toward them and give the aforesnid eai
tors latitude Of imagination commemorate with
cxicencies OF the circumstances aforesaid, '"tF,H
Columbus lNiss,3 4vgus, 18th"
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DsscEspArrs OF GENUS. with the exception
of the noble Surrey, ac. cannot point out repre-
sentative in the naeline Ut any English poet. The
blood Of beings OF that order be seldom traced
FIR down, even in the female line. There is no
Englieh poet prior rs the eighteenth century
and we believe no grcht 6uthor, except Clarendon
and Sbaftesbury-7 of whom we have any. inherit.
nnee among US. Chapoer' only son, died ohidess;
Shakspeare's line expired in ibis dau q hter's only
daughter. None Of the other drsmeiisis Of thataae
left any progeny; neither did Raleigh, Bacon,
nor Bowley, nor Butler The granddaughter of
Miltp Yps the iasto bis family Newton, Locke,
Pope, Swift, Arbpthnot. Hume. Gibbon, Cowpor,
Grey, Wapoie. Cavcndish, (and might ensily
extend the iistO, revtr marrrd.l Nainlnr .liskng
broke, nor Addisops nor Warturion. Burke !.
transmitted descendants, III pol
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1t did not occur to US yesterday that the
Unions recommendation Of General PIERCE
on the ground that "he writes no silly letters"
has been urged before in conDexion that
merits attention. But such is the fact. Colonel
KIDpER used it in his speech before Demo
cratic club in New Hampshire. Referring to
General PIERCE, the Colonel said: I..,.I,.,L
''IIe is our neighbor-our fricpd-our own New
England man. The Pan Bwens, Preston King,
and great majority Of The leading Frse'oip me' Of
'4s ars5or him. Mons NEED rsAa tnh." have not
yet mot with the first Democrat who VIII not sup
port him He writes no silly letters" ..,r..,,.,.
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rention Of he WING party, upon ali .ubieots legt.

vention of the Wing party, upon all subjects legit-
imately before them, is the duty of every Wing.
T. That honor and gratitude are due to WIN
pELp ScoTT, who for more than forty years has
served our country with valor and devotedness un-
surpassed, and with success and glory unequalled
by those Of any other living; who has honored
The calling of a soldier, Of uniform humility, and
the strctest subordinaton to the civil power; who
never did anything towards involving the country
in hostilites but has been powerfully
in preserving as well as in restoring to it the
blessings Of peace; whose deeds have won for our
nation renown through the whole civilized world,
and whose gueless nature, heroic spirit, and
stainless integrity have commended him to the
hearts of his countrymen; and that we cherish
nigh admiration for the civic virtues and states
manship of WILLIAM A. GRAHAM, who, in all the
varied and important trusts with which he has
been honored in his native State and the councils
OF the Federal Government, has proved himself
worthy Of the support of every Wing for the distin
guished office to which he has been nominated.
RssoIued, That in the frmness with which the Pre-
sdent and his Cabinet administered the affairs OF
the Government, in maintaining the honor Of the
nation untarnished abroad, and preserving peace
and harmony at home, in promptly arrestng
every attempt to embroil US in foreign war, in
repelling in terms of just indignation the very APP
proach towards interference by a despotic power,
without right of indepe ndent judgment in matters
Of policy and political action, and in adding
strength to the bonds of our glorious Union, we re-
cognise an Administration whose wisdom and pa
triotism cannot fail to command the lasting re-
spect and admiration of his country.
RESOLVED, That we hail with pleasure and entire
unanimty the nomination Of WASHINGTON HUNT,
of Niagara, and WILLIAM KEsr, of New York. for
tho oU;, q liant Mt
as names eminently worthy the highest confidence
and enthusiastic support of every Wing in the
State of New York.
RESOLVED, That We present to our brethren Of the
Wing party the names of THOMAS HEmPsHALL, of
Monroe, and E. CRosBy, of Duchess, candidates
every way qualified to fill the offices of Canal Com
missioner and State Prison Inspector.