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Where shall the Union Democrats go:

DAVID B. FARMER, esq.,, Of Greenville, Ala
this question in the Montgomery State Regis
ter, says he is not the least at loss to make
up his mind whom he shall support, and says
that he is bound to give his preference to Gen.
eral SCOTT. He then enters at large into the
reasons which incline him to this choice, and
in the course of his remarks says:
"The two platforms of the two parties now in
the act Of organizing upon which Scott and Pierce
are running do not materially differ; they have
both adopted the platforms OF the Union Democrats
and Union Wings of 1851. 1t is now more q mat
ter of choice Of than principle in this canvas.
Then let US dsband the Union organization for
tho present that was formed last year for the pa
triotic and noble purpose of preserving this Gov
eminent from the pernicious effects Of abolition
and secession, now that there is no longer any
danger threatening the peace and prosperity of our
happy Republic; but in disbanding our forces,
let US cherish the hope that when any portion OF
our people may be disposed to set at naught a
clearly conceded constitutional law Of Congress,
we may again be found ready to organize in de
fence OF the Constitution and Union.
al have nothing against Gen. franklin Pierce,
ing of him. All know of him is, that he was
only silent member of the Senate in 1889 and
1910, and was general in Mexico. To vote for
him should have to act with party that, on the
doctrine of State rights and State sovereigntes,
differ from greatly. would have to act with a
party that in August, 1850, refused to publish a
communication Of mine in favor of the peace
measures,' in their newspapers. should have to
go with party whose sympathies could not extend
last year beyond Mason and Dixons line, and by
that means would have excluded from their love
and vcneration the fairest and brightest lin some
respects) portion of the United States. Such con.
tracted patriotism, when it can possibly be avoided,
I despse. know no North nor South in the con.
scientious discharge of my duty towards my be-
loved country. Yet those Union Democrats that
are disposed to fall back into the ranks of that
party that have abused them as traitors and sub
missionists for the last two years. can do 30 with
perfect consistency, 80 far principle is concern
ed. But cannot do so, without meriting the name
of submissionist to their party drill The very
same difficulty will arise again next year if Scott
is elected, and shall remain where am, and vote
with the Union Wings and for Scott
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welch's Portrait OF Washington.

We have examined with much satisfaction
the beautifully engraved head Of WASHINGTON,
executed under the superintendent of THOMAS
SuLLY, esq, the eminent artist, from the only
original portrait by STUART, now in the pos
session of the Boston Atheneum. This was
the favori,e work of the great painter, and was
retained by him through his lifetime, notwith-
standing Mrs. WAsHINGToN's earnest desire to
possess it, and the temptation of very liberal
offers from other individuals. twas purchased
from his widow by the Athenaum. .... ..
The engraving before us is the work of T..
b. WEIGH, ESQ.,, and it is pronounced the only
correct copy Of the original ever executed. 1t
may be found at the rooms of Mr.. r. KING,
the agent for the sale of the picture in this
District, at his rooms at Mrs. MacPherson's,
on Pennsylvania avenue, third door from the
office Of Adams's Express. ..
The following letters bear very just testimony
to the merits of this admirable work of art.
One is from the distinguished portrait-painter,
Mr.. HARDING, and the other from the Hon. J.
P. KENNEDY:
. From Chester Harding, Esq.
BosToN, June "a, 1852.
Ma. CHILps-Dear Sir: l have pleasure in ac-
knowledge tho receipt of your beautiful engrav-
ing of the portrait of Washington, after Stuarts
original, and am happy to cay that it is the best
representation of the portrait that have seen.
deem II a pondr5ul production.
am familiar with the original, and am happy
to say that sec nothing that could be added to
your print that would make it more like the por-
| trait. ".. -...
Hoping the sale of the print may be equal to its
merits, am yours, truly, .. .... ......
,.. 49,, CHESTER HARDING.
From the Hon. John p. Kennedy, AutLor of the Lif.
Of WUt, StoafloU Barn, &c.
ELLIcoTr's Mills, MARYLAND, July 6, 1852.
| GEORGE w. CHILps, Esa.--My Dear Sir: l am
greatly indebted to you for your kindness in send
ing me proof impression Of Mr. Welch's engrav-
ing from Stuarts original Washing ton, in the
Boston AthenSum. II is an invaluable achievement
rs tho perpetuation of the nobest picture We have
of our great chief and is besides OF rarely cqualled
excellence rs a work of art. ] have never nm
engraved portrait of Washington worthy to be
ranked with II. In fact do not think we have had
before this likeness to satisfy the improved taste
and judgment OF the country. Thanks to Mr.
WEIGH and yourself, that demand may now be
grntificd 49,. -...,
doubt not--indeed l am very surc-tbat thit
print will find high appreciation and grateful vel
come wherever II is presented to the public and tina
the accomplished artist who has produced it will
| receive something more than acknowledgment
and applause from his countrymcn for This rich
and beautiful contribution to the cabinet of ma
tonal portraits.
With many thanks, my denr sir, for your re-
membrancc Of me in this, your fret distribution o
| the print, am, very truly, yours,
JOHN p. KENNEDY.
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hands of his friends, pressming that he will not
misappiy it. There is no doubt about the nation
ality of the stream. Il has been national for many
years. have been up il myself daughter
Mr.. HOUSTON. Then you speak from personal
experience.
Mr.. CARTTER. l understand some little about
it. 1t has snags in il. laughter ] don't wish
to leave these where they are, to the danger Of
those who have got to pass up the river. ! hope
the money will be voted early, with view OF open
ing the navigation in season. The prospect now
ia, that the gentlemen who, par excellence, are in
favor Of the improvement Of rivers and hnrbors,
will have to go up. ] ask them to come forward
equiVocation about the nationality Of this river. 1t
runs through all the States and Congressional dis
tricts; 1t embraces all constituencies and portions
Of them, and must, OF necessity, be national
[Laughter.1
Mr.. DUNHAM. l do not know much about the
navigation.
The CHAIRMAN. The gentleman is not in
order.
Mr.. GIDDINGS. ask whether justice does not
require US to proceed with and dispose of this bill
Docs il add any thing to our reputation to act in
this ways loud cries Of "Order {" ''Order W
know when I'm in order, and when I'm out.
oppose the amendment on behalf Of those who
"Order!"] What has been the scene which we
have presented to the country My colleague
does not expect to carry his amendment.
Mr.. CARTIER. If the majority continue to
act in this way, the proceedings will be inter
Mr. GIDDINGs. If gentlemen go on in this
way, they will soon travel up Salt river.
The amend ment of Mr.. CARrTER was then voted
down.
Further proceedings took place; when. at half
past four o'clock, the committee rose, and
The House adjourned.
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GENERAL ScoTT.-The Lynchburg Republican
takes to task for Inconsistency because we
now declare General Scott worthy OF southern con-
6dence, whereas we formerly regarded with susp-
cion the friendship manifested for him by the
Sewardites. Our Lynchburg contempt rary does
not choose to remember that since the period to
which he refers General Scott has placed himself
upon the Compromise, and thereby proved that b
has no sympathy with the enemies Of that measure.
1t is true they still willing to support him. and
so do the Van Burens and the Atwoods support
General Pierce. If the friendship of Freesoilers
under such circumstances proves that Scott is un-
sound, the same logic demonstrates that Pierce il
rotten Richmond Republicans. a. .-..s
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DsMocRATIc DEmoNsrRATIoN.-TheD Demo-
Gratis have been holding meeting at Newburgh.
in the State of New York, town which is easily
reached by river from the city Of New York.
Some of the members of that party pretend to
compare this meeting to the great Wing gather
ing at Niagara. This is much like holding .
farthing candle to the Gun, or naming duck
puddle in the same breath with the mighty Mag
ara Falls. In reference to the Newburgh meeting,
the New York Express of the Goth says:
Many of the Democrats started from this city
this morning to attend the long prepared for cele-
bration at Newburgh. There was great disap-
pointment in the paucity of the numbers who offered
ones being willing to leave the city on such an
errand. The threatening state of the weather,
also, probably kept large number from going.
Free tickets there and back were TO be had Tor the
asking" a.. ..... ...r... .. ....s a... ~.
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Ma. WRBeTER on THE WAvE.-Within a few
days Mr.. Webster has been induIging in his ia
vorite pastime of fishing. On Friday last he went
out from Nahant in the yacht Raven owned by
Il c. Clark, ESQ.,, and while off the Graves fell in
with yacht having on board party ofabout fifty
gentlemen. No sooner did they and re-
cognise Mr.. Webster than a shout Of cheers rolled
over the sparkling deep such has often greeted
him in Faneuil Hall. member of the party
came on board the Raven, and presented Mr..
Webster with splendid "mnmmoth cod - ac-
companypg the same with appropriate speech
Mr.. Webster accepted the frSay present, and re-
piled in happy and characteristic manner.
'.... Boston Bee,
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THE ELEcTIoNs.-The New York Tribune, cor
recting an erroneous paragraph in circulation in

The ELEcTioNs.-Th New York Tribune, cor
recting an erroneous paragraph in circulation in
regard to the approaching elections, says: p.
"Kentucky and Tennessee hold no State cleo
ton this year Indiana and Illinois none till late
in the autumn. That of Illinois has been removed
by her constitutional amendments from August to
the first Tuesday in November, when Presidential
electors and State officers will be chosen on the
same day; that of Indiana has been likewise changed
from August to the second Monday in October.
"The only States voting in August, therefore,
Alabama, Iowa, Missouri and North Carolina;
every one having now Opposition Governors and
Legislatures. None of them but North Carolina
ever elected Wing Governor, or a clear Wing
Legislature. In North Carolina, D. s Reid, the
present Governor. came within eight hundred and
seventy -four votes of an election in 1548, though
Taylor carried the State in November following by
eight thousand six hundred and fifty majority.
In 1850, Reid was elected over Manly (Whig) by
two thousand seven hundred and seventy four ma
joriy, carrying in Legislature Opposition by
fourteen majority. We hope he may now be
beaten, but do not feel of it.. He is q skiful
electioneerer, and will run far ahead of General
Pierce, though John Kerr, the Wing candidate, is
fair man. But Reid has great advantage on a
local issue, and will make the moot Of it.
"Our advices justify the hope of favorable indi-
cations from Iowa. though the Wing vote there in
August will not come within thousands of General
Scott's in November. Missouri will 60 against Us
now, though we look for two Wing members of
Congress, where we bad none till 1850, when the
Benton and anti Benton' feud gave three.
The Wings will take hold of the Presidential con-
test with vigor after this State scuffe is over.'
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DEATH OF Dpor, THE PRINTER.-Henri Didot.
of the family whose names are in the imprint Of
80 many thousand standard French books, recent
ly died at Paris. The Paris correspondent Of the
Integencer in his letter of the 18th of July, says:
81 will conclude my letter to-day by notice of
the death of Henri Didot, one Of the oldest and
distinguished ofthe printers and publishers of
France. He died at the age of eighty seyen-the
oldest of the famous family Didot, which has been
famous during several generations for it's cminenec
in these professions. Henri Didot was made a
member of the Legion of Honor for his invention OF
the Poluamat,ye foundry; and it was he who, in
company with his cousin, designed and engraved
the assignafs emitted by the Constituent the Le-
gislative Assembly, and the Convention from 1870
TO 1893"
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PETITION.
By Mr.. MOORE, OF louisiana: The petition OF
G. b. Burr and thirty-t three other citizens on the
route, asking that post road be established from
the mouth Of Red river to Burr's ferry, in Louis
lana, thence to Huntsville, in Texas
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PRoTEcTIoN TO THE FIsHERMEN.-The Aeadian
Halifax, N. So Recorder, of the nth instant, has
article the fisheries which commends itself to
the judgment of those interested. 1t says:
"There is much talk of late upon the necessity
OF protection to the fisheries from the encroach-
ments of the Americans; and just now we have
large fleet lowering about the coast for the purpose
of catching the poachers. We shall see how far
they successful by and bye. But did it never
to those who vociferate loudly on this sub
ject, that the fisheries need protection from our
own people fully as much rs they do from foreign
ers? We aver that the custom OF catching the
spring mackerel Injuries the business in the end
more than any thing practised on our coast. 1t
kills the spawning fish and thereby very materially
lessons the fall supply; and if persisted in few
years longer will exterminate this noble and valu
| able fish altogether in these waters. s.. ..r- .
eff the fishermen understand their true interest,
they would devote the spring to the cod fishing,
| and leave the mackerel unmoiested until July or
August, and then the quality of the fish, and the
place, would compensate them. 1t is time the Le-
gislaturc interfered in this matter, and we would
suggest that tax of twenty shillings be laid on
| every barrel of mackerel caught before July, I'M
less for the purpose of bait. Such law enforced
would do more good for the protection and prescr-
walton of our fisheries than the whole British navy
combined. In three years. time the mackerel would
be abundant ever on our cOnst; and this
branch OF industry, now 80 uncertain, would be re-
munerative and prosperous. Such, at least, 10 the
opinion of the most practical and intelligent fisher
men on our coast"
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THE REPU BLIC.
" ASH GTON:

THURSDAY MORNING, JULY 90, 1852.
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A MopE OF DENIAL SuaaEsrED.-The Washing
ton correspondent of the Charleston Is. CO. Mer-
curry, in a late letter to that paper, says: .
"Quite sensation has been created here by the
republication of speech from the New Hampshire
papers, said to have been delivered by General
Pierce in January last 1t is q speech that would
satisfy any Abolitionist. His friends deny it's au.
thcntcity, and declare it TO be decree of his Abo
lition enemies at home, the chief of whom edit
those papers. They have contradicted it for him
through the Union, and produce evidence to show
| the matter is serious, and the charges spo-
cfc and circumstantial, that denial under his
own hand is necessary TO Iebut it. If he ia the
man he is represented, he will crush the SANDER
in that way. 1t s the only way to do il effectu
ally. This is no time for shutting silence. The
South especially should insist on every mans
speaking out. The Alabama Southern Rights
Committee will call out an expression of the views
of both candidates" .... ... ....
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], Andrew T. Foss, of Manchester, in the county
of Hillsborough, and State of New Hampshire,
deposc and say, that on the I'd day Of January,
1852, I attended a political meeting ut New Bos-
ton, in said county, which was addressed by Gen.
eral franklin Pierce; that went there for the
purpose Of reporting the speakers, and that the
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-16
NOTICE.

NHE general estimation long enjoyed by the Perfumes
issuing from the premises Of LUBIN, having led to q
variety of worthless limitations and counterfes notwih
standing signature affixed TO each label accompanying
the genuine article NJ FELIX PROT, proprietor Of the
establishment LUBIN has the honor Of informing his
friends and the public that he has substituted for his
former labels one Of wholly different description, and
that has caused 10 be manufactured for his envelopes
description Of paper presenting in form Of watermark
the seal Of his house.
In ORDER therefore, to avoid deception, he respectfully
begs them pay special attention the label appended
10 such articles bear the Of his house. and
trust the execution Of their orders only dealers Of
respectabty, address them directly bis premises
No. So Rue Ste-Anne, Paris.
OPENING to-day, in Observation-Disclosures, Geranium,
Musk, Winter Blossom, New-mown Hay, Jockey Club
Mouseline Amber &C., &C. &C. with many other choice
articles Of the above house. PARKERs
Fancy, Perfumery and Comb Store,
nov g. under the National Hotel
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-16
Opera, Dress, and Mourning Caps.
Fancy & Millinery Store,
ct l4--tr 9th st. near cor, of Louisiana ay

THE BEST AND MOST VALUABLE AGRICULTURAL
J. IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY, exhibited az
the State Fair in $780, will be by the award Of Pro-
miums below:
Awarded to +. Whitman, r, No. So Light street. Balt.
more by the Maryland State Agricultural Society at their
Sd Annual Fair held in Baltimore 3d. oath and 25th Of
October, 1850. =
For the best Plough in the ploughing match $40
For the best ploughing with OK team, Especial pre-
For the best plough on exhibition, LIST premium s
For the best Railway Horse Power, Whitman's I'm.
proved, LIST premium Is
For the best Hay Press LIST premium 25
For the best Cornsheller, LIST premium 6
For the best Field Roller, LIST premium 8
For the best CornIstalk Cutters and Grinders, LIST
premium q
For the best Churns LIST premium 4
For the best Hay and Manure Fork, LIST premium q
For the best Hayrakes LIST premium 2
/ For the best Cultivator, LIST premium . 4
No exhibitor of Agricultural Implements at the above
named Fair having received onehaf the amount of pre-
miums awarded the different kinds Of Impem epts
and Machines 1t is conclusive that were con.
sdered the best and most valuable exhibition.
At the great Fair Of the Maryland INSTITUTES pro-
motion Of the Mechanic Arts held in Baltimore In Octo-
Der and November, $780, the first premium Ia heavy Silver
Meda was awarded to Ezra Whitman jr for the largest
and best display of Agricultural Implements Also frst
premium another Silver MEDAL for his Improved Wrought
Iron Railway Horse Power which made for exhibition
at the Worlds Fair, in London in May, 1851 n.
Our stock this will be the largest offered In
this city, and probably the largest in the world consisting
of more than 5000 Ploughs, $50 Threshng Machines,
1000 Wheat Fans 1000 Corn Shelters 800 Straw Cutters
500 Cutyators, Reaping Machines Wheat Drills Corn
and Cob Crushers Burr Stone Mills Cider Mills Hay and
planter could wish In the prosecution Of his pursuits
all Of which win be cold TERMS at wholesale
retail r. WHITMAN, IT,, 4 CO.,
Attic ole stand. So Light st. Baltimore. Md,
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-16
ODEON HALL CLOTHING ROOMS.
WEISENFELD a. Co, FASHIONABLE CLOTHIERs


Cor. Al street and Penna. AVenue. at
TTyHE PRoPRIETORs of this Establishment respect
Il fully announce TO the Public that they are prepared
to exhibit Of the largest stocks of Clothing
in the city, having enlarged Store to such an extent
that it surpasses any similar Establishment in the Dis
trct Having the advantage of being supplied from our
own Clothing Mandatory North, we can offer induce
ments that will satisfy the purchaser that not only
keep the bert and largest variety but at the same time
fifty per cent. less than goods be got elsewhere
We invite the attention Of the Public to portion
our stock.
OVERCOATS AND SACKS,
Overcoats Of the latest styles, all coors
Fine Black Overcoats fine Blue do
Fine Brown Oyercoats, fine Olive do
All shades of Drab; Overcoats for servants
Loose Sacks, all colors, latest style
Business Goats, q large variety; Hunting Goats
Blue Sacks very rich; Double Overcoats, something
new; fine Dress and Frock Coats.
PANTS AND VESTS.
Fine Doeskin Pants plain and striped Pants, o large
variety; Cassinet Pants; Tweed do
Grey Cashmere Pants; Vests of all qualities,
BOYS AND YOUTHS CLOTHING.
Boys and youths Clothing, the largest variety in the
city, at prices to astonish.
Call and examine for yourselves.
R1- Don't forget the place. oct 24-~tf
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las. p. HARVEY, Undertaken,

Seventh street, betWeen q and II streets,
WOULD respectfully return his thanks
W5-zTt TO his fellow-citizens, and those Of the
rounding country for their past patronage, and would i'm
form them that he Is fully prepared 10 ill all orders for
Funerals at the shortest notice He would respectfully
say that he has taken considerable pains 70 provide him
self with all manner Of oonvenences for Undertaken
His mode Of prssepfng bodies in The 0aTae peather has
never fsilat 10 give the utmost subtraction I{t
AF- lie Keeps constantly hand a large supply OF
ready-made CofFINs Of all sizes
June 2-y Marlboro easette--1yl
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RE,M.oVAL.

Z !: ];
TINS Gallery possssses many advantages over Others
being built on the second door, and arranged expressly
for this purpose 1t contains one OF the largest sky
lights in this country, and is the most extensive and
finest south Of Baltimore 1t possesses every facility for
copying Paintings Daguerreotypes not having Its SUI
and Dagusrreoypesin all weather. though
cloudy is preferable except for children Postmorem
cases promptly attended TO.
land Institute.
GALIrRIHs-No 206 Baltimore street, Baltimore; 34T
Broadway, New York; Pennsylvania avenue, Washing
tom d. G.; II Main street, Richmond, Va Lynchburg
Va; Norfolk Va; and Petersburg, Va. 49,. "A
R- These Galleries open free to the public, at all
sep 2s-tf JHw HITEHURsT, Sole Proprietor
Daily American telegraph., 1852-03-16
TELEGRAPH
From the American Messenger,
BIRTHDAYs.

Bright birthdays, IN the happy home
And tender love prepares
Fond gifts 10 please the precious child
That dwelleth Oh its prayers.
1t showereth Ger the blooming youth
Blessings and tokens sweet,
And bows before the hoary head
To pay an offering meet
The birthday of the absent Thought
On winged scroll shall fly
To distant realms, or stranger climes
Beneath a foreign sky;
Or bear that love Ger ocean waves
That fierce with anger frown,
Which many waters cannot quench
Nor all their pillows drown.
TIE 6irthRcy of The dead. Be sure
That sacred date to keep
Send portions to the sick and poor,
And dry the eyes that weep
Wrap garments round the shrinking form,
Homes for the orphan find,
And bid the light of knowledge beam
Upon the darkened mind.
Spread wide the page that speaks Of God;
Speed on the mission band,
. er Western wales, Ger Asia's wilds
Or far Liberals strand;
Give teachers to the prairie child,
Shed hope Ger souls forlorn,
Speak kindly words to erring hearts
That feel the sting of scorn.
Remember those who climb the shroud,
And plough the surging main;
Breathe pity through the prison CRATE,
On sins despairing train
For all mankind let deeds and prayers
Ofpure goodwill be given,
So shall the birthdays of the dead
Help thine own soul to heaven