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The daily union., 1852-10-12
A Just RebukA.

The following statement, showing up the tactics OF the
whlg canvass, and the notifying repuse TO which they
often subjected. has been sent to us for publication
II affords additional proof that the fraudulent character OF
the whg canvass has been detected by the people, and
recoiling upon the heads Of the who have re
sorted to SO desperate plot to deceive the people
OCTOBER ii, 1852
Ihave Just ocument. the envelope Of which is
ranked by A. White, NJ. c. side, and the other
directed "A. White, M. O., Washington, d. c." and
mailed "Resacs Georgia, October T." The evelope being
partially open, known the whig
headed " Flank Pierce and his abolition allies"
On the blank side Of the envelope the upper
which Mr. Whites frank, endorsed the follow.
ings
II am much pleased TO receive congressional docu
but not political documents, and especially OF such
character as this; Tor know Frank Pierce well to be.
heye him Guilty OF what this charges him. But IL he was
he has no advantage OF his opponents for the presidency
would say to yeu, sir, that, because you a dens
gogue think not that Frank Pierce The Of yourself
such communications this may influence the hsEwit.
ted, but person OF common sense. The geters-up Of
your commCnications In their structures Pierce and his
certificate would do well 10 show how so many men
making athdavt and all living In different parts OF the
same State, should chance 10 all before the JUS
uce Of the peace.
"BERTRAND ZACHARY,
'Ressoa, Ca"
The daily union., 1852-10-12
r..

We lay before our readers this morning further ex'
tracts from letters addressed from various parts OF
the country TO the Democratic Central Committee. We
perceive that the correspondence which we have already
published has far alarmed the Republic as 10 cause
that Journal in lis issue OF yesterday 10 muate and
garble the statements and estimates submitted to the
committee SO as to wholly change their character and
effect We submit TO our neighbor that such course
is as short-sgh hted it is dishonest II is sup
press,on OF the truth fully equivalent, both in law
and 10 conscience, to suggestion oil alsehood" We
would intimate TO coemporary that this game OF
fraud in the canvass is nearly played out The country
awake to it, There is nothing TO be gained by
and we commend to the Republic Office the effect Of
little occasional honesty OF statement experiment
Such an entertainment will to the readers OF that
journal with all the guao of rarity, and would, we
should suppose afford pleasing relief TO the overaxed
unscrupuousness OF its conductors In this view,
the Republic quotes from the letters publish 10 day,
we trust that it will try to quote them fairly,
though the indications they give should have bgh,ng
effect whig hopes and on the whig brag which was
manufactured SO extensively accompaniment 10
Gen. SCOTS eleciioneerng tour.
The daily union., 1852-10-12

GENERAL CAss.-Gov. DICKINSON. DOUG
LAs-Ihese eminent and able champions OF the democ-
rac have taken the field in person, and doing good
service in behalf OF the democratic cause and candi
dans.
In and of Michigan the voice OF General Cass has
BEEN heard at numerous democratic gatherings and
meetings. and with the effect that belongs TO his mastery
and convincing appeals.
Recently General Cass addressed at Howell, one OF
the largest meetings held in Michigan, in ono
OF his ables and most e.oquent efforts. Governor Nc
CRland and Governor Fetch also addressed this great
meeting On the following day General Cass addressed
another monster meeting al Pontiac, and the day after
was TO speak at Cassopos His efforts have contributed
Immensely TO the stirring enthusiasm among democrats
which peryades every portion OF Michigan
Gov Dickinson, in his own section OF the State and
in the northern part OF Pennsylvania, is prompt TO meet
TIE Iequisons and expectations OF his democratic friends
AID with characteristic zeal devoes bis best energies
aid services TO the cause. correspondent gives an
Interesting account oil Of his recent efforts in
lte neighborng State.
Senator Douglas il is well known, has not ceased from
the opening OF the campaign in various States signal
ize his devotion to the and candidates of the de
nocacy, by an active participation IN the His
appointments embrace wide extent OF territory and
as from the beginning to the end of the contest, will
his voice be heard animang the hearts and neryng the
energies OF the democracy.
We look for the best results from the efforts OF these
Eloquent and able democratic champions and OF the
many efficient colaborers whom their example, not es
han the importance OF the contest, has called out
Albany drgus
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Rctraction Of a Whig Calumny.

The whg press have done their utmost to throw dis
credi. upon the personal courage of General Pierce.
They have ailed sgnay failed in their despcable at
tempt And more than this, they have discovered that
their vile assaults do but commend General Pierce to the
admiration and affection Of the American people They
are alarmed at this result, and begin to manifest
penileniial regret for their infamous conduct They
would repeat tomorrow, however, il augh could be
made by it, but they rather too honorable 10 indulge
in system OF vuperation and defamation which dana
ges their own cause. The annexed extract from the
New York Courier and Enquirer, Scott journal,
tans formal reaxit OF the charge OF cowardce against
General Pierce. The motives which prompt the Enqui-
rer 10 this act OF justice q are quite patent
"nanything elect Pierce, it be the conviction
in the minds Of the American people that the wings
the disgraeef tnpstaiio~s upon his PERSONAL
age chih efats nserupnious politicians hare ecuaed
agasst him, and phi honest aud tnsgtnt tohig for
credit Ths icho and
exoiah thu Infamous ia~dsr. do bei,sps ii
AVID Gewsra Scott hinss not only repSdtatss dtpu
tabS the phg ard cou~try but has pounta
ry borne smony the good conduct and high bearing
Gs.uai Pres in Mexeo. Every whig who has any self
respect any confidence ia the superiority Of
and candidate the and the candidate OF
anti Internal i'm provement and British frceade party op
posed 10 us should unite in condemning the Teckessne
which thus rutesy seeks destroy the personal chaac
Of General Pierce"
The daily union., 1852-10-12
Delaware.

lew days ago we published letter from our tele.
graphic correspondent at Baltimore which spoke very
unjusty Of the prospect in Delaware as we learn by the
following communication from most enlightened and
reliable source
DELAWARE October ii, 1851
To- Editor ofhs Union;
lwano lile surprised at seeing In your paper OF the
sh Instant and from your Baltimore correspondent the
following paragraph;
The whig Dragging about the inspectors election
70 pelswsre Nobody every supposed that STATE would be
syhlng else She has always been conceded Scott,
sna not much effort will be made 10 redeem her"
There is doubt in my mind that your CORES popdent
ava not intentionally msrcpesent the democracy Of Della.
ware but am surprised that he should through igno.
Ianoe and at this period Of the campaign allow himself
po'oounge friend. throw a dsmper upon the feel.
oone voter in the State. The prospect for giving the
VOC Delaware democratic electors ne yer been 80
sVu present. and the election for Inspectors
who understand the OF that election but in
sees Their hopes These inspectors elected by sm ali
o"cis, or hundreds some of which are largely demo
ue, sna others largely whig. Where either party 4.
asy - 'os ascendency there being county State
osp "o snort y made but wherever the vote is close
mo inc result doubtu more interest. I f and In socb
oss .ne democrats succeeded on Tuesday last far be.
yond their expectations
nave ever considered the vote Of Delaware as you
- uouoau but the chances are now decidedly
vo' o. ssners Pierce oarryn the State The national
whies--snd by this mean the cor, r,n,orni. -. .
cur with me In opinion while the dsr,oo,., h.vs
been more united in better spirits. or de,.,taad -
ih's y obvious rom the number, enthusis.m and
'pt which prevail IN the democratic meetings IN ever
sccton OF the State while the whe. have no :. -, t
able get up "a respectable gathering ;, a., go
ION and his Gslphn allies greatly on the .na, 4, nj
sW1e They will no doubt make despers,. .yo,, a.
november; bu, II viii certainly be their last ana -
'o'"ss o. rhlsseV, including their remaining United
The daily union., 1852-10-12

GEN. ScoTT's MEAsDERIsGs.-The eneran-chief oI
the United States army, and the wing candidate for the
presidency Cincinnati at the last dates inspecting
vineyards the process OF wine making, and other matte
appertaining to his official mission.
His route to the Blue Licks OF Kentucky IL not ambag.
atory, has al least been circumbendbus. From Wash.
ingon he passed through Pennsy through Ohio 10
Cleveland through Ohio again to Kentucky thence into
Indiana, and thence back again TO 0hio-when, fixing
his headquarters at Cincinnati, he purposes visit Day.
ton, Hamilton, and other localities.
II would be interesting 10 know how much time he has
devoted strictly TO the official objects OF his mission
whether he has touched at his destination-he Blue
Licks-at all and If so, how much and how valuable
the Information he has derived, 10 their superiority
site for the military hospital whether the information
sought is worth the OF circuous journey to the
people, who pay the expenses, &c, &c.
Gen. Scotrs pay, we perceive, Is set down AT $40 a
day. Whether no this includes only his regular pay
and rations exclusive OF his expenses for the exraor
dnary public service in which he is engaged do
not pretend to know. But in any event. that must be
costly military hospital which calls for such an outlay 10
find location for IT,
That the journey has cost the people than would
have but for the fact that the presidential election
at hand and that Gen Scott is n candidate there can
be no Doubt But whose fauit is that9 What business
have the people hold their election so near the time
when Gen. SCOTS official duties call him TO the Westi
fibdny Argus
The daily union., 1852-10-12
From the Providence Post, Oct. o.
General Scott at Cincinnati.

General Scott, in his speech al Cincinnati on the 9th
inst, in reply 10 an address, says:
"Pardoa in me the seeming egotsm OF abiding to a
portion o hts speech Your speaker alluded 10 thai crit
cal hour in history when Hull had ingloousy surren-
dered and the blacke clouds hung threatcningy the
horizon beloved county. IL then that called
around me that could be trusted and told them that
the had for the decisive bow-ihat work must
be done on that Canada frontier that would m the hearts
Of the American people from the gloom Of events
aud enable them and their children TO ring bells fire
c,nnon aud build bonfrss in commemoTaon of Ameri-
can victories should obscure the memory OF Huls
render We fell work, and the thing done [Cbeers
The baules Of Chippewa and Lundys Lane followed. He
again thanked the people for their friendly feelings aud
Withdrew"
When il is considered that the three great battles OF
the Niagara frontier Chippewa Lundys Lane, and
the brilliant sortie from Fort Erie that in these three
battles the American army commanded by Major
General Jacob Brown, who made the principal and de-.
cisve dispositions Lundys Lsne In which battle he
well Scott severely wounded; that Brown,
with his wounds unhealed and bleeding, from his
sick bed across the Niagara 10 Fort Erie 10 take the
command in the sorie, in which Scott not present.
and which, except the battle OF New Orleans, the
brghles, "ieat Of arms land OF the OF 1872 and
that thus Browns most brilliant and complete victory
was precisely in that battle in which be did have the
help of Scott a subordinate brigade commander, one is
tempted to inquire whether the above speech not tine.
iured with something OF that "prunency OF fame not
earned" OF that "despicable selfputng" and malig.
nant exclusion OF others" which his celebrated general
order No 349 in the city OF Mexico, shows him
10 have held in such thorough abhorrence.
The daily union., 1852-10-12
A whig writing 10 the Newark Eagle says:

That disahection, to great extent exists in the whe
ranks, candid whg will deny The Of this apathy
equally apparent, when such men Webster and Fill
more sacrificed to crafty the ambitious propenstes
a designing demagogue--men who have ever been un-
lalteng wings, faithful throughout long OF pub
lie life, and who are Just upon the close OF admin.
istradon they have conducted successfully, and the
satisfaction Of the liberal minded Of both wings and demo
administration that has been brilliant as il
has been arduous and difficult.
when snch men set aside and superseded by one
Of no experience In civil affairs and Of no stability in po
aclivc need hardly be started Even many OF the
ling wings in Bloomfield township, who heretofore have
beer unanimous and enthusiastic in the support of whg
nominations, disatiected, and Of them
pres their determination for Pierce and King. As
for myself have resolved nor only to withhold from the
nominees of the wings (wh whom have always acted)
my aid and comfort, bulo give Pierce and King my
dalsu ppon. Between the two candidates have a choice
and every citizen should, mean to express 1t by my
vote"
Yet according to Greeley, there is disafeclion in
the whig ranks.
The daily union., 1852-10-12
From the Baltimore Argus,
Deception IA the Mails.

We noticed, few days since, trick OF the whigs,
opening al post Office out West German democratic pa
pefs and enclosing biographies OF Gen Scott and now
we have TO express the utter deestaioa OF similar trick
attempted 10 be played with an Irish newspaper. The
Boston PIo has bad its wrapper taken Off, and the nia
nous speech OF w. Z, Robinson enclosed Here is the
PROOF oi he silanous attempt TO deceive Irish fell
iow-cilzens by suneptitoas use OF the mails;
DAsv1LLK. Pa.,) Oct 8. 1852
Ihefe ara number OF Catholic cizens residing lhis
place, VINO are subscribers 10 the Boston Pilot All the
copies that paper which the address OF its sub
scnoers hefe on last Saturday, contained inside Of the pa
per- on separate printed sheet, the speech OF VIM. E
hobnson on Catholic emancipation As the opinion here
tooe expressed by the Pilot in reference this speech
rendered n highly improbable that the speech could
oeeh put IN the papers before they mailed, tee.
graphic despatch was yesterday sent to the publishers 70
ascertain whether such was the The despatch and
reply, which are given below, leave doubt that the
wrappers have been taken off the papers In the post office
here ana the speech OF Robinson pu, into the papers
give you s early Information that you may friends
on their guard The same game may be- playing else
whefe. Very respectfully, yours, Il. III, b.
The daily union., 1852-10-12

DgAra oF raE Hos. WmHAw II. HAYwoop.-A tele-
graphic despatch from friend in Raleigh informs us tha
he Hon. William II. Haywood departed this life his resi-
dencc in that city yesterday morning eight o'clock.
Mr.. Haywood should think, something over fifty
years Of age. He ono Of the distinguished and
successful lawyers in North Carolina and for some time
played conspicuous par, in the politics OF that State
ing been the acknowledged loader Of the democratic party
there aud for time filling the post OF speaker OF the
house Of commons Subsequently he the senate
Of the Uned States, where he remained bat short time,
rcgnng his before the expiration Of his em and
turnng the practice Of bis profession which be
abandoned tin attacked by the diseasecancer the
Of his tongns--of which he died He leaves wife aud a
large number Of children and relatives 70 moan his loss
LESeha~p Sapu.
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virginia I.@aa warrants.

DrFAHrsrNr IsTHHioR,
washngton, Oct II, 1852.
NUMEROUS applications of scp lieu
gna provided Cor ny the of Congress- sp
entitled "An making further
for satisfaction Of Virginia land waants and for information
respecting regulations be for tbs
made this deemed
erpedent and notify the public that inquiry Of
of informed by him that he
suozsd the act Of REIMBURSEMENT required BY the 2d
section the said aud that the said enqushment
regarded BY prerequisite action BY
this department in discharge OF the duties devoved upon
execution Of the act Of Congress aforesaid.
The holders Of Virginia land warrants and other, interested there
therefore will be fled
o their reception scrip be issued, rules
regulations be prescribed until the necessary action shalt
Virginia. officially
this department. Of which publication viii be duty made
ALEX. ". n. STUART,
Oct t2-lt Secretary Of the Interior.
The daily union., 1852-10-12
as.sr.I ,oott,s reception In the West.

The sswsrd journals would have US believe that the
az tte whjg candidate was through eon,nu,
ans and enthusiastic multude. But We doubt whether
General Scott despite al the well ananged drumming OF
0ay leaders has been well received as he would have
h.,a had he visited the West some legitimate busi.
nss. bsore his nomination. The low order OF his ad,
s..ss and his broad appeals Tor yoles his peTpe
nal illusions to his services in the field. and his at
.mos 10 excite the military feeling OF the people, cannot
~ misunderstood, and they cannot fall 10 be remem
h.,sd with p,n BY his friends when the excitement OF
,he day has died away even II they do not now over
whelm them with modification General Sco''s rip is so
ainly an electoneerng tour, that ihe excuse winch he
.esks 10 Justify il rather Injuries him by throwing dis
credit on his caDdo and has doubtless diminished The
n,mher of those who assembled at the different points
!, u,os, him The following from the Cincinnati Gazette
ds.rrbeH his reception in that city more lruthiully, we
.,s confident, than any OF the Seward journals
..p,acads were posted about the streets yesterday
ciog that General Scott would be in this city by ten
,loct ia The morning. considerable crowd began TO
liner about tue misunderstanding where the General
xnecad 10 arrive time previous to this hour.
pn ,ke the enthusiasm which was TO follow his nomina-
on 70, President he did not come; and as the time "ore
away without any signs ot hts appearance the patience oil
49, IL ,vaItiug became entirely exhausted, and his friends
- u 1, ar that he had been detained longer than lac
,sd n his search for ihs site Of the military asylum
,nt about 1--WE o'clock in The afternoon the steamboat,
ay Franklin hove sight, having on board the great
hg candidate The crowd at the wharf was not large,
Mi when e whig candidate made his appearance
hn.,sm whatever was manested--ihe cheers were very
sn, and were participated in by only few individuals.
The General has laid aside his rail- plume and his epau-
let's and appears in the garb OF the cizen although we
believe he has not yet resigned his commission in the
army.
'rhs reception the codes and lamest affair that
~, eyer Witnessed and evident that the greater part
o those who any share in 1t were acuated by other
motive than that OF curiosity except few individuals,
who had been especially depuzsd for The OCCASION and
who wore Scott badges upon their coats, seemed
10 take any particular interest in the matter and passed
off without any particular demonstrations OF enthusiasm
safer the landing procession formed, which went
through principal Streets and then repaired with the
General TO the Burne House, where he addressed by
Judge johnson and Doctor Grant on behalf of his whg
friends. The General responded after his usual fashion,
his remarks being principally intended for the benefit OF
adopted felowcitizen with whom the warrior has SO
suddenly fallen love- and whom tie with much
arior and impaiuosity"
The daily union., 1852-10-12
KENTUCKY.
Mr.. STERLrse. DC

MT STERLING, Oct. 2, 1852.
As to the result OF the election in Kentucky have
this TO say: from all the evidences now before me,
entertain not doubt bat that her vote will be cast for
Pierce and King and the only thing under heaven that
avoid this result will be the Of "materal aid" "
Bu, my judgment is, they 1.-THE whigs cannot carry the
State for Scott with all the appliances which they can
bring TO bear One thing is certain party are uni.
ted harmonious, and al work in Kentucky. have not
known or heard OF democrat in Kentucky who will
not vote for Pierce and King while, the contrary
every neighborhood furnishes some whig who will not
support Scott
The daily union., 1852-10-12
Proposals for Hstions.

HE.pou.R MsnIsr CoRFs,
Quartermasters Office, Washington, Oct H. 1852.
gEPARATE PROPOSALS will be received ONCE until
- O'Clock Thursday the iith day of November fo
United States marines following
tons for the year 1853, viz
Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Chsrlestown, Massachusetts
Brooklyn, Long Island, New York
Philadelphia, Pennsylysnai
Gospou, near Norfolk, Virginia
Pensacola Florida and
Washington, District Of Columbia
Each pound and of fresh beef o.
Of eighteen ounces OF bread
made of supsdne four supcrne aour the option OF me
and of sK pounds "a good cohee wv eVt
white beans four of vinegar two quartz OF sa fou
pounds Of and and hall pounds OF good
hard dipped talow candles, 10 each hundred ratons
delivered order OF the
either In bulk BY the single ration
choice pieces Of the carcass
the pork be No prime mess pork and he gocee o. he bes
quality Of he namcd subject 20 inspection
this office unless accompanied By
two ohe II awarded The suf
hcency be certified 70 by ocia
To be endorsed Proposals Ratonsp The
be notified Of the fact through the post Office.
Repuhc Washington the Portsmouth Journal Posmouth
Hampshire Dos Auas, Advertiser and Daily Courier Be
Masohuses Bunker hin Aurora, Cbarestovn, Msssachu
New York Courier Enquirer Mirror, Express, and Post New
Brooklyn Evening Star BROOKLYN Long Iland New York
Philadelphia North American SUM- and Daily Times Phladepha
Pennsylyania Patriot and American, Balumore Mayand Ga
zee Aierandna, Virginia Richmond Wing, and Republican,
gnia and the Pensacola Gazette Pensacola foda VIII give the
above three insertions each week until the I'm November
and send the accompanied BY printed copy OF the
ADVERTISEMENT 10 this office for payment Oct 2SnwNoyl
The daily union., 1852-10-12
ELLSWORTH. Oct. Z. 1852.

My opinion is that shall carry this State by from
5000 10 10000 plurality There is little doubt Of this,
provided our friends not too confident This is all
we have to fear and the wings, find, in this State and
out OF it, are gaining some courage in consequence Of
the apathy in ranks resulting from this feeling OF
security. That they will be sadly disappointed, fully
believe.
The daily union., 1852-10-12
THE UNION: WASHINGTON TUESDAY MORNING. OCTOBER 10 1852

States SENATOR towards which MIR, Clayton Is
iously ooking,) will be swept from the Stale
IL your correspondent will notice in our democratic pa
pes the proceedings OF the many meetings, and by whom
they have been addressed. impression Is no will
TO different conclusions frankly tell you, without the
slightest disposition brag msead SET DsaOars doOa
aDsomg ths doubtful States but give the bsn Of the doab
10 ths democratic ticket.
VA tx,lv R
The daily union., 1852-10-12
TENNESSEE.
NASHVILLE, Oct. 2, 1852.

NASHVILLE, Oct. 2, 1852.
Our best informed friends here and elsewhere in the
State believe that we will carry the State My own opinion
is, that if people do their duty from now until the
election we will carry Tennessee by at least 1900 votes
The wings still continue 10 be divided and they will
continue TO be So Jones can't whip or persuade them
back Many of them will remain silent, while in every
county you will find some who will vote for Pierce and
King.
The daily union., 1852-10-12
HocKlso COUNTY, October

HocKisG COUNTY, October 4, 1852.
think. from all Indications that there is nothing more
certain than that the State OF Ohio will give Franklin
Pierce majority OF from fifteen 10 twenty thousand.
The wings making desperate effort 10 rally their
forces but without much effect, and some OF the leading
have told in confidence that they had no
OF success in the coming election and with that feeling
could not do much 10 get up an excitement