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The daily union., 1852-07-03

| The FAMILY OF TaE Hon HEERY CLAY.--The New
York Times furnishes the following particulars OF Mr.
Clay's domestic relations
"Very shortly after his removal Kentucky, Mr. Clay
married Lucretla Hart daughter Of Thomas Hart, esq
prominent citizen Of Lexington Another daughter OF the
same gentlemen married 70 Hon. James Brown oi
New Orleans, minister Versailles during the administers
tons OF MessTs. Monoe and Adams. Mrs. Clay who Is
in her 7Is year. and in the OF robust health
has been the mother of twelve Children four OF died
in childhood. and only three survive. Eliza young
lady Of unusual PROMISE very suddenly removed by
death, ia 1924, while route 10 Washington with her
atheI aud almost at the moment the Dleed pa
rents received intelligence OF the decease OF another most
interesting and accomplished daughter the wife Of Mr.
Dobalde OF New Orleans. third daughter, upon whom
the fathers affections have centred after the death
OF the other TWO, died in 1885. She married 10 Mr.
James Erwine, Of New Oreans and her loss was blow
from which Mr. Clay recovered or the hve sons,
The eldest Theodore Wyhe Clay has been, since boyhood
The inmate OF lunatc asylum Thomas Hat Clay, born
in 1903, resides Ia Kentucky and engaged in tho manu-
tacture OF hemp Henry Clay lr, hardly necessary TO
say lost his life the baule of Buena Vista, while fighting
chivulrousy ior his country. James b. Clay and Jonn M
Clay, the youngest both educated Tor, and, be-
eve, practising, the profession OF the law In their
native State"
Another account states that Thomas Hart Clay, who
was with his father when he died. is the Oldest son. and
a farmer. residing in Lexington, near Ashland He is
about fifty years old. James b. Clay, il is said, is the
second son. and the late charge to Portugal but
farmer, engaged in heavy business ST. Louis. He
is about thirty six john the youngest son, is about
Mrs Clay is reported TO be in somewhat better health
than durng the winter and spring months. The New
York Mirror learns that Mr.. Clay has left competency
Tor his family. The disposal OF those OF his household
effects which presented to hun by his many friends
is left with Mrs Clay.
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The Trick upon the Southern wings.

The Pttsburg Gazette, TO which allusisn is made be-
low, is the Oldest whg paper in Pennsylvania, and the
extract from that paper exhibits the game OF deception
designed 10 be played off the ensuing campaign:
BoLTINo THE PLATFORM ALREADY.-The convention
has scarcely dispersed before the Gazette shows dspo-
son 10 play the treacherous part says The time has
to repudate the patfomat least that portion OF
toh OF Scott In editorial article published yesterday
The editor says
"We rejoice that the ultra pro-slavery men have for
once met their match In the convention OF our oppo
nenls they had every thing their but not
this. By this platform, which certainly do not ap-
prove the fugitive slave law is left open question,
1t ought be. and both those who approve of it and
those who condemn il stand just where they We
should have preferred however, TO have taken General
Scott took General Taylor, without any platform
al all but as we have good whig propositions,
and candidate who will never do what freeman may
not OF right do aud who is The represen atve and favor
ite of those who have boldly and s,erny stood for
the rights of the North and the claims OF suffering hu
many, surely we ought TO be satisfied.
The eighth proposition is easily disposed Of The
yenton speaking OF the compromise acts has said that they
will 'nantaIn them, and insist upon their enforcement,
until time and experience shall demonstrate the necessity
OF further legislation TO guard against the evasion of the
laws on the one hand, AND THE ABUSE OF THEIR POWER
ON THE oTHER-not imparing their efficacy. This
and there are many among who believe that the con-
tngency which we have printed IN SMALL CAPITALS has
already arisen"
Could any one imagine more cool proposition OF
treachery than is set forth in the above They make
solemn league with their southern brethren TO abide by
the provisions OF the Compromise, and the very day after
the compact agreed upon they propose TO violate it, and
say that il be easily disposed Of" Twelve hours
after they had soemnly pledged themselves TO maintain
The Compromise they proclaim that the time has come
when they should violate that promise. Could act OF
gross political dishonesty be proposed by the organ
OF great party that affects TO act on honorable principles
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CITY OF WASHINGTON.
DEMOCRATIC NOMINATIONS
FOR President,
FRANKLIN PIERCE, !.
OF NEW HAMPSHIRE.
FoR VICE President,
WILLIAM R. KING,
OF ALABAMA.
Congress-Friday.

SEHATE.-The Chair laid before the Senate commu
nicaton from the Secretary OF State. in compliance with
resolution OF the Senate calling for his views upon the
proprety of a scale OF salaries 10 diplomatic agents
Mr. Hunter submitted resolutions that the President OF
the Senate inform the executive OF Kentucky of the dea III
of the Hon Henry Clay and that the Secretary OF the
Senate pay to Thomas II. Clay. son Of the late Hon.
Henry Clay whatever may have been due his father for
mileage and per diem which resolutions were adopted
Mr. Mangum submitted resolution that the commit
tee OF arrangements cause 10 be printed in pamphlet
form ten thousand copies OF the addresses madein the
Senate and House, and the funeral by Dr. Butler
the of Mr. Clays death and it was adopted
The private calendar taken up, and several bills
were disposed of and after executive session. the
Senate adjourned until Tuesday next.
House OF REpREsENTATVEs.-The House laid on the
table the bill granting lands and the right of way the
State of Alabama TO aid the construction of the Msss
sppi and Charleston railroad, the Selma and Grnter's
Landing railroad. and the Winchester and Tennessee
River railroad by vote OF yeas SO, nays and also the
bill granting TO the State Of Ohio all the public lands
within the limits OF the said State, which reported
back from the Committee on Public Lands by Mr. Cobb
with an adverse recommendation.
Mr. Orr, from the committee. reported back bill
granting TO Illinois and Indiana lands and The right OF
way to aid the construction OF the railroad from Spring
field Illinois, TO Madison, Indiana which also laid
on the table Mr. Orr also reported back from tie
committee bill creating two additional land offices in the
State of Wisconsin, which passed Mr.. Orr also
reported back bill granting to Illinois and Indiana lands
and the right OF way aid the construction OF the rail-
way from Springfield, Illinois, to Tene Haue, Indiana.
on which Mr. Davis, OF Indiana, addressed the House.
Pending that geneman's motion to recommit this bill
the morning hour expired The Speaker announced the
resignation OF the Hon. g. w. Thompson, late member
Of the House from Virginia.
The House then proceeded 10 the further consideration
OF the Pennsylvania contested-eecton case whereupon
Mr. Ashe closed the debate in speech in support OF his
report from the Committee OF Elections.
The resolution reported from that committee, vacaiing
the seat occupied by Mr. Fuller. OF Pennsylvania.
and ordering new election then laid the table
yeas 81, nays "a.
The House then went into Committee OF the Whole
on the state OF the Union, Mr Stuart in the chair and
taking up The deficiency bill. Mr. Wells, who was enti-
tied 10 the floor delivered speech Intervention"
Mr. Toombs having obtained the floor, the mniitee
rose and the House adjourned.
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Proceedings OF the " Union Academy Lyceum,'
June 2Oth. 1862.

The president having taken tbs chair, Mr. b. A. Jami-
son, of Mississippi, offered the following preamble and res
ontionsi
"Whereas Henry Clay has lately departed this life,
we, the members OF the Union Academy Lyceum, en-
lerainng high respect and sincere devotion for that Has
rious orator, and pao do hereby unanimous
ly adopt the following Tesoutiousf
Ist Resopsd pnontnopsly. That deeply sympa thize
with the family and friends Of the deceased In their
bereavement
3D. Rsoped That truly sensible Of the valuab BILE
services Henry Clay has rendered country; and ths
will always cherish lively OF gratitude for him
who, by his noble and patriotic endeavors, has often
saved our glorious Union from destruction.
3D. Rssofved That when future generations shall arise
not only Kentucky, bat the whole American people, may
point with patriotic pride Henry Clay as the guardian
spirit Of America.
ih FinaHy rssolpsd That, mark Prospect for the
memory Of the immortal Clay, the Byceum do now ad
joun Attest -
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Whig Wayering.

The wings proving themselves 10 be what the
New York Tribune called them" loose aggregation" !"
rather I" than party" The New York Times saunch
Scott organ, talks in the following loose" way about
the whig platform:
"The platform OF the Whig National Convention Is. in
all Its leading features icty in harmony with the prn-
ciples and policy OF the great whg party. Upon some
points IL indicates opinions which portions of that party
do assent; but these put forth with abundant
guards and qualifications and In general form TO
leave abundant for the ring differences OF senti.
ment thar prevail upon them."
We commend the above TO those wings OF the South
who think Gen Scott would be a candidate utterly in
tolerable, except for the platform.
On the other hand the New York Tribune thus speaks
to those abotionis wings who like well enough the can.
didate whom Mr. Seward has given them, but have no
patience with the platform
And 1--WE oontend) Is under any moral obliga-
ppor Gen S,ou because he Is the whig nomine
unless he believes the oounYs welfare would be promoted
conserved by his election II he deem IL better for the
republic all things considered that Cen Scott should We
beaten, he ought to act and vote accordingly"
But the Boston Bee, siaunch and spicy whg journal,
unfods its views and defines its position as to General
Scoirs nomination as follows
ave inform the editor ofthe Springfield Republican
that the Bee is whg paper-s editors are, ors and
ever piA Be wHes. but not abolifonus We don't hoist
the flag OF any party which 'spits upon The whg plat
form ; we for no man who writes such slopd l-uer
that which this morning publish from Gen. Scott
The Bee will cave in to such nomination while
IL remains under the control OF its present editors"
In another article the Bee goesin for an independent
Webster movement in Massachusetts in the following
terms:
"Under existing circumstances, the electoral votes Of
Massachusetts due to and should be given great
champion Of constitutional liberty. Massachusetts, in or
der to vndcae her character and reputation and the
Intelligence Of her people, IL TO here-she owes IL
to the eleven OF her delegates in the convention who stood
firm and unwaveung the end Of the struggle, and she
also owes IL the probable Las, public expression OF es
teen and gratitude Daniel Webster. Shall IL be
Justly withheld from him to whom it Is due To repudi
this debt would be Inconsistent with the history
Of Massachusetts and repugnantt to the principles Of both
HONOR HONESTY"
Unless The present aspect Of things greatly changes in
Massachusetts. the Scott whg game in that State is all
up.
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From the Rochester Advertiser
The whig Platform Repudiated by Stewards
Household.

AT the whig ratification meeting recently held in Az
burn, the home of Senator Seward set OF resolutions
were reported by committee chosen for the purpose,
and adopted by The meeting. The first resolution sets
forth that the nominations recently made by the Whg
Convention entrely acceptable 10 the wings OF the
CITY of Auburn, who respond most cordially 10 the
The second resolution taken up, setting forth the
transcendant and ranscendenal qualifications OF General
Scott "as civilian, military writer, dpLomatii and
soldier" The next is complimentary TO their candidate
for Vice President They then resolve, in two lines 10
elect their ticket; and this closes their resolutionsno
word ,1id about their platform any principle ohaeUer.
And this, be IT remembered, s from Mr. Sewards own
home dstricthe very theatre from which after becom
ing bail for the mobocrats who arrested and bound
over for resisting and striking down the officers OF the
law while in the discharge Of their duty, this same
Seward invited the lawless gang, with their coadiuors,
white and black, male and female, in promiscuous
gomeraton, the bosoms of his home and family, and
bid them God speed in their interesting work oil rebel
hon and anarchy This is the man and this the pla6
where such silent contempt is shown 10 the principles
and platform OF the whig pary--a contempt more sig
nhcant than II he bad followed the example OF his chief
fugleman in the Empire City, who "pa upon The plat
form" with so much holy indignation.
But the most characteristic part OF the proceedings is
the fact that, while studied and contempuous silence
maintained about the platform, The dishonest and
fraudulent ntrguers fearing the effect abroad, and
especially al the South, OF this significant insult TO
the compromise wings, caused despatch 10 be TO
the New York papers, stating that resolutions we're
passed endorsing the nominees and the platform"
This is only a small petty larceny specimen of the
fraud and ckery which these dishonest demagogues
ready to resort to, in their desperate attempts keep
themselves from sinking TO that bo,iomless perdition Of
public scorn and contempt which they richly merit
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THE REIGN rPAULETs.-General Scott has been
nominated by the whg party because Of his military fame
This is the second military candidate within two admin
istratons, the wings have put IN nomination II is TOO
apparent 10 every OF ordinary intelligence 10 need
any elucdaon from that the whg party of this
county has become most corrupt faction seeking pro.
motion solely 10 dispense the fifty millions of govern
mental expenses The warrior has ouslrpped the states
man-ihe sword is mieher than the pen. The army is
hereafter TO be the school in which whg asprants for the
presidency receive their training We regard this
spirit as one the sure precursors of the downfall Of this
government, il the people do not crush at once The
election of general Tay good general and unques
tionaby clever man. has been the OF evil
10 this government than all the msrule and disaster
which have attended every other presidential admnstra
ton since the first The same elements which were
nut in requison to elect Cen Taylor have been used
10 secure The nomination OF Scott and the influences
will be brought TO bear TO his election. VIM. n
Seward - to Gen Scott precisely what Truman Smith
was 10 Gen. Taylor-hs moulh-piece and oolhe agent
or contractor general who is expected TO do all the dirty
work OF the party. With the endorsement OF Seward
and the eclat OF epaples and martial glory, General
Scott expects 10 pave his way to the head OF the
nation as he is now the head OF the army. The sim.
pie fact is. we fear Scott. We would no, for any
Thing have him rule this country four years. Ac-
cusiomed 10 command, without any Of those moral
strans which guard the liberties OF the people, General
Scott would prove bad helmsman in the storms which
threaten the country. To such desire splendid gov
eminent and bankrupt treasury Gen Scott is the man
for them bat we believe the American people by an
Overwhelming majority will refuse to place over them
man who has been bred in the army and whose ondness
for display is the paramount passion IN his BOSOM No
more military Presidents is the common sentiment OF
A. Aerican patriots -Ftdral Union.
The daily union., 1852-07-03

PRvATE MANUSCRIPTS OF Mr.. CLAY.-lt is stated in the
Philadelphia Inquirer, that Mr. Clay. upon his retirement
from the State Department. at the close OF John Quincy
Adams's administration, conided to Gen. Jesup all the
original manuscripts and rough draughts which he had
after bis death in justice 10 his memory, the caum-
MES should be revived, that although he spoke well he
could not write. The manuscripts are very volumnous,
filling large trunk and box Their publication will be
looked for with great interest. General Jesup was
Mr.. Clay's second in his duel with Randolph and. al
e s
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An Important Political movement.

The New York Evening Mirror states that ills editor is
in possession Of numerous communications from all parts
and sections OF the country calling for the meeting OF
national convention of Union men, without distinction
Of party, for the purpose Of nominating Daniel Webster
for the presidency. The United Order OF Americans
have called convention, TO be held next week, with this
object in view. The friends OF the movement hope ic
throw the election into the House, where they say Danie
Webster will fare better than in the Baltimore Conven
ton New England is moving in this direciion; and in
few days we shall very decided development:
towards the laying OF the foundation of American
Union party
The daily union., 1852-07-03

RAILROAD FREIGHT ARRANcENEsT.-The Pennsylva-
MIA abroad Company and the ONO railroads have CON
neced their freight arrangements between Philadelphia
and Mason, and Cleveland, Ohio Under this arrange
ment which took effect yesterday the rates from Pha.
delphia to Massillon, or Cleveland follow First
class-dy goods, halls boots shoes, etcsi 20 per 100
lbs Second class-brown muslin, hardware, etc 80
cents per 100 lbs Third and fourth casses-cofee,
oueenswafe fish, etc.-70 cents per 100 lbs. No com.
mission charged for forwarding at Piitsburg
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surpassed the anepsons OF It's wsrmest friends that
the receipts into the treasury great that it
enabled to meet the heavy demands Of whg extravaganza
without being emptied,
During the first year Of Mr. Folks administration,
when war was impending, for which preparations had to
be made the expenses Of the government reached only
$2l 10000 70 and for the whole period OF his admin.
siraton the annual average expenditure, exclusive OF
payments on account OF the public debt less than it
has been during the three years Of whg rule. the fol-
lowing figures will show
During Mr. Pok's administration $50 ,705 .6ol 80
During whig rule j. 4o,l77,o3o 90
The daily union., 1852-07-03

AsoTHER wHta AND "rANcY POLITICIAN" CONE I'VE
received yesterday, and shall publish very soon, in
terestng sketch OF aspeech OF George Purkins ESQ.,
an able, eloquent, and influential whg. who, before
very gedemocralc meeting in Halifax county, repudi-
aed Gen Scott and avowed himself for Pierce and King
lRiehmond Enquirer,
The daily union., 1852-07-03

We are informed that the Florida contested election
will be argued by Hon. Reverdy Johnson, before the
select committee OF the Senate, this morning, 10 o'clock
in the Supreme Court room.
The daily union., 1852-07-03

We are authorized by the Hon. William s. Ashe, Of
North Carolina 10 state that intending oleave for home,
he had "paired of" with the Hon Mr. Riddle, OF Della
ware upon the land distribution Commonly known as
Bennetrs) BILL which passed the House OF Representa-
tves Saturday, Jane o6. Mr.. Ashe voted against the
bill, he originally intended. having forgotten the ar
rangement made with Mr.. Riddle (who was necessarily
absent, and friend OF the billy the day previous,
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S33,2I3,l52 SO


Congress- in making appropriations exceeded the est
mates Of Mr.. Walker by two million two hundred and
fifteen thousand eight hundred and eghtyeght dollars
and forty cents and the and appropriations
for the year were follow
Total means available $4,000, ,7l3 Is
Total appropriations 35,429,o4l 90
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S49,606,71 Is
35,429.04l 90
Balance
s14,l77,672 is

Balance S14,l77,672 is
Had the whg administration paid attention economy,
instead Of devotng lis time TO political movements and
its abilities 10 division OF the spols of victory, there
should have been surplus in the treasury July l. 1850,
OF more than fourteen millions of dollars, applicable 10
the payment OF the public debt and expenditure
But unfortunately extravaganza and not economy has
been the order OF the day since the whg party into
power; and the administration exceeded the amount
which Congress had authorized il to expend, and then
came forward with an enormous deficiency bill, which
the democratic majority was forced TO pass in order 10
protect the public credit and prevent stoppage OF the
government So little regard did the friends OF the ad
minstraon pay TO public opinion that they clam.
the delay necessary 10 consider the items OF the
deficiency; and, with reckless and unblushing eonley
charged the democratic members OF Congress with fac
uous and unreasonable procrasnaton. The actual ex.
pendure for the year was $40 Oo2,ies 90, which de-
Quoted from the available means above stated left a
balance in the treasury of only s66ot,5i4 4s, when il
ought TO have been s14.l77,672 IS.
When the administration found that il had TO call on
Congress for additional appropriations from the treasury
acted in manner which usthes the severest rebuke 1t
estimated for the year;
Total expendituresat at sl3,65i ,5s5 "a
Total means at $685. ,464 2s
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Excess OF expenditure

Excess OF expenditure S5s2s,l2l &C
This estimate, made by Mr.. Meredith after me half OF
the year had expired indicated treasury deficit OF
nteriv sir millions of dollars and explanation of
such an extraordinary state OF affairs imperiously
demanded In making that explanation the admins,ra.
ton attempted to avoid the consequences OF its acts
and skuk from its just responsibility, by deceivng the
people as to the cause OF the excess Of expenditure
and consequent deficiency. The attempt was made
10 shift the responsibility the democratic party, and
TO relieve the administration OF the odium OF s reck
conduct 1t was even authoritativey announced that
the extraordinary expenditure owing the Mexican
war; when the expenses OF that war to be paid during
the wear had been taken into Mr.. Walkers estimate
which was the basis OF the appropriation the items we
have given above derived from Mr. Polk's last annual
message will prove. The allegation OF the adminisira-
ton was without foundstion-a false preience put for
ward TO avoid and evade just and rghtfu responsibility
A mere glance at the figures have presented shows
that had the available Of the year been no more
than Mr. Meedhs estimate, the appropriations, inelu-
ding The items grooiag Out Of he War and amounting
s.. .939 iO2 1s would have been fully met and sur.
plus LETT Of 50, ,39i d23 2s. Mr. Meredith found that
he could not pay the cost OF whig principles wi,hou,
using the whole amount which he thought would come
into the treasury, leaving him means wherewith 10
meet the appropriations for the interest on the debt and
the nsalment to be paid TO Mexico; and he accordingly
charged the anticipated deficit to the Mexican war, to
which it more 10 be attributed than to The Pres
dents salary. any other item Of expenditure which had
been ioreseen and provided for. Fortunately for the
country there was no deficit The revenue law Of isie