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From the Cisusland Herald, September 90.

Enthusiastic Rnlly-Irishmen for Scott.
The ScoTT and GRAHAM rally at Empire Hall
on Saturday evening was large and enthusiastic.
The hall was dcnsely crowded, and two-thirds of
| the audience were Irishmen, for it had been an
nounced that Professor J. r. Fitzgerald would
| speak, He is man in whom his countrymen
place the most implicit confidence. A graduate of
Dublin University, his literary uttainments gave
him eminent position. As reporter in Par
lament for many years, he could not fail to be
conversnnt with the politics of England and Ire
land. An Irishman by birth, and patriot by ma
ture, he deeply sympathized with O'Bricn, Mea-
CHER, and their compatriots.
Landing upon a new though hosptable shore,
workingman as he was, he sought independent
livelihood from his own exertions, and reporter
went to West Point to report the examination of
cadets, &c. There he became personally
quainted with General Scott, and learned to ap-
preciate his patriotism. his manlness, his love Of
country, and his regard for the rights of American
citizens, native adopted.
His speech was eloquent, argumentative, con-
vincing; and every point told upon his bearers,
who responded with cheers loud and hearty. Tho
day has gone by when the Irishmen of Cleveland
can be fooled by the heartlees and unmeaning pro-
fessions of the sham Democracy, and nine out of
| ten of them will vote for Winfield Scott, the man
who at the peril of his own life, when prisoner,
told the English captain that for every Irish pri
soner he executed an Englishman should swing
from the gallows.
During the address Of Professor Fitzgerald the
hall rang again and again with enthusiastic
cheers; and his speech has, like Bragg's artillery
made chasm through the Locoloco ranks which
its fainfing cohorts cannot close up. MIR. Briggs
followed in a telling speech; end closed by reading
a despatch from Pittsburgh announcing that Gem
eral Scott would arrive in Cleveland this evening.
Empire Hall fairly shook under the applause which
greeted this announcement, and every man pre-
sent then will be at the Pittsburgh depot this
evening to greet with cheers of welcome the do
fender Of American coil
During the speech of MIR. Briggs, William Case,
the Wing nominee for Congress, repeatedly
cheered; and the meeting adjourned with three
cheers for Scott, and, rs suggested by Professor
Fitzgerald, 'three more for Willie Graham" to
meet this evening at the Pittsburgh depot to well
come Winfield Scott to Cleveland.
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The Hon. SAMUEL II. VALLEY, of Rox
bury, Massachusetts, whose nomination as a
Wing candidate fo' Congress has already been
communicated by telegraph, delivered short
speech On the occasion, Of which the Boston
Journal furnishes ne following sketch:
"He assured the convention that he rendered to
them his sincere ant heartfelt acknowledgements.
II he had consulted his feelings his own in tie.
rests, and the wshes of his family, he should have
declined the nominations; but he had been assured
it was duty he owed the party to accept the NOM
ination, and therefore he lid not deem himself AT
liberty TO decline. He tbught they might have
found person in the Viii, ranks who could serve
the party better and with more ability, but that
was for them to consider. md not for him.
she, for his part, desired the nomination of an
other man for the Presidency; but as the choice OF
the convention had fallen On General Scott, it was
the duty of all good Wing, to give him united
support He cited very happily the fable of the
'old man and the bundle of sticks to illustrate the
strength of union and the weakness of disunion
If Daniel Webster could now be elected he would
most cheerfully decline this nomination and give
his energies and efforts to insure such result;
but as it was he did not deem it his duty to throw
away his vote by supporting any other than the
nominee OF the party. He closed by giving the
following sentiment
"'Ihe Whig Pmty-One and insep,rable in
contending for Wbig measures. As long as they
remain one and inseparable they will be one and
perpetual"
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We learn with pleasure that Comrnadner Cad
valdez Rnggod, United States Navy, has been
appointed to tn 1mmand of the expedition "to
explore and survey the China and Japan seas,
Behrng Straits, and the route to and from Calfor-
MIA and China" and which is in actual course of
organization and equipment, under the auspices Of
the energetic Secretary of the Navy, Mr.. Kennedy.
Commander Ringgold took very active part in
command Of one of the vessels of the expedition
under charge of Commander Wilkes; and with
substantial vessels, and good outfits, and the sup
port OF young and adventurous officers, many i'm
orally may be expected from the measure so re-
Gently adopted by Congress. Orders have been
issued for the immediate equipment and adaptation
for the service Of the United States ship vncennes
at New York.-InteHigcncer.
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We like such calls as the following, which

We like such calls as the following, which
are at once an incentive and presage of vic
tory. 1t is from the Philadelphia .Ne,rs:
"A WORD TO OUR WHIG FRlENDs.-We are re
ceving cheering news rom all parts Of the State.
Public discussions are going and MAS meet
ings being held, which indicate that the old Wing
spirit will be fully aroused. We appeal to our
friends 10 push the column! If we work with
zeaf until the close Of the election, the State will
be redeemed Will they not go to work forth
with to secure to cause the advantages of such
assembages Of the people? The voters eager
TO hear public discussions. Having confidence in
the truth and justice of his cause, no Wing need
fear the consequences Of such discussion. We APP
peal to the Wing electors throughout the State TO
stand to their arms, and rally the full Wing
strength around the banner of Scott and Graham
Let us all tcoTk, work, WORK, up to the last mo-
ment Of the campaign, and the day will be ours -
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Will the Union descend from dream-land for
a moment, and explain in the language OF COM
mon sense by what standard of honesty it pro-
poses to justify the alliance now existing be-
tween Freesolers and Secessionists in the cause
of PIERCE?
The Union feels deep concern for the fate OF
Mr.. WEBSTER and his friends, to whom il is
pleased to pay compliments as the representa-
tives of the National Conservative Wings.
With the next breath our contemporary d.
lnter on tho "organc, fundamental. and inc
radicabIe barrier" that separates all Why's
WEBSTER Wings included-trom "the ground
of nationality" We want to know how the
Union can reconcile its zeal for Mr.. WEBsTER's
election with its belief that the Wing party is,
and always has been, Opposed to the Consti-
tuition"
We want to know, further, on what ground
the Union means TO stand in relation to the
coalesced factions which now constitute the
governing power in the Democratic party. Ia
one issue it speaks of our assertion that PIERCE
is the candidate of Northern Freesoilers and
Southern Secessionsts as an absurdity. Ia the
next it tells us that it knows only Democratic
nationality" Can it conveniently elect its is
sue, or does it desire to have both at hand for
use as occasion may require?
The position last assumed by the organ is
that the junction Of the VAN buren, and the
SoULE sections is " overmastering evidence
of Democratic union" The "unon," per Sc,
has not been disputed. The point in contro-
versy is whether such unity as exists has not
been purchased by the sacrifice of principle,
and in many instances of personal character ?
Whether the " union" does not embrace Free
soilers who repudiate the platform, and Seces
sionists who have never repudiated secession ?
Whether factions that have been condemned by
Compromise Democrats as inimical to the Con-
stitution are not at this moment the controlling
elements in the councils of the Democratic
nominee2
Our contemporary knows right well that as
the PIERCE organ it walks in miry places, and
that naught but stills can save it. Hence, we
imagine, its avoidance Of every tangible issue
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"COnfirmntion Strong"

From the Rirh.-o,.d 1Vntg, September "a.
we observe that many papers publishing
statements going to show that the Rev. Mr.. Foss
lie man Of good reputation truth, and of fair stand
ing in the church of which he lie a member and in
the community where he resides They seem quite
conclusive, and may possess interest for his per-
sonal friends. But we have nothing to do with him
individually, nor indeed a witness The report
Of the New Boston speech, which he made is sus-
tanned by one CIRCUMSTANCES, Independent of him,
stronger than any personal testimony which il 10
possible TO ndduce-too strong to be shaken by any
badpess Of character on his part-too strong to be
overcome by any weight OF evidence which his as
saants may bring against il. That circumstance
10 the iact undenicd and undeniablc, that the New
Boston speech Published ak months before
General Pierce was thought Of for the Presidency,
when its circulation beyond the limits of New
Hampshire never dreamed Of, and when there
existed no conceivable motive 20 make the misrep-
rescniaion alleged. IL is this circumstance,
more powerful than crowd OF concurrine wit.
nesse-, which 10 quietly but steadily working the
conviction thousands Of reluctant minds chat
General Pierce, in denying that speech, was want
ing in sincerity and truthfnlness. You may argue
about u and around it--you may abuse Abolition.
ists, and rant and rave by the hour-but there
stands that fact, ungctovernbc and ungetrounda.
ble and there II will continue 10 stA nd 10 confouud
ialsehood and vindicste truth.
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From the Ns,o Orlean, bulletin.

Our opponents have an argument which they
continually use against General SooTT in the South,
maintaining that if he is elected Persistent he will
be under the influence of Seward and other promi-
nent Northern Freesoilers, and that he would fill
the Offices of the Government with the Abolitionists
and Freesoilers who had supported him in his cleo
ton! Our readers will bear in mind the relentless
pcrtinacity with which this charge has been made
upon the Wing candidate. Every Pierce organ
and orator in the South has dwet upon it from the
beginning Of the canvass; and no matter how often
il refuted and overthrown 1T was again brought
forward in more unruthful and Objectionable
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The latest ''mass meeting" heard from in
the PIERCE interest had JOHN VAN buren,,
PIERRE SoULE and JOHN A. DIX as it. princi
pal orators. A loving and consistent trio, and
one that forms an apt illustration Of the ICON
promise" most in vogue with the Democratic
party at the present season.
1t is stated on bunker authority that Mr.
SEYMOUR, the Democratic candidate for Cover
nor of New York, -efused to speak at Roches-
ter unless JOHN VAN buren, "woud STAY
away" Mr.. CLEMENS, we hope, will feel the
rebuke.
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Death of Member of Congress.

The Hon. BENJAMIN THOMPSON, Representa-
tive in Congress from the fourth district OF
Massachusetts. died-on the Oath instant, after a
brief illness, at his residence in Charlestown
in that State. The deceased was known as a
gentleman of unblemished character and OF
much ability as Representative of the people
of his district.
Mr.. THOMPSON is the third Of those 10 the
Massachusetts, delegation in the thirty second
Congress who, within brief space of time,
have succumbed to the "relentless Archer"
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that is of the slightest import. 1t dare not
trust itself on solid ground.
We are not indisposed to sympathze with
the Union in its predicament. 1t is allied with
factions whom it has denounced as hostile to
the peace of the country, and who have uni
formly denounced it in turn as faulty embo-
diment of Democratic sentiment. In such cir
cumstances it has large claims upon public
forbearance.
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IS GARLAND's LIFE OF JONI RANDOLPH, says the
New York Times, will be found a letter from VIM
Thomp9on. of Virginia, to MIR. r., then member
of Congress, which shows what General Scorr's
companions thought of him when quite young
MANI
awe have been visited by the young ladies of
Liberty Stock, and by its Mentor, Major Scott.
had rather huoc his rcsdom than NetoOns Locke's
for, depend upon it, he has dipPsd deep in The science
of mind
The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-09-27

"THE CoaUETrE."-We are indebted to SHIL-
LISGToS, corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 81
street, for copy of the new English novel bearing
the above title. 1t is by the author of "Afisimus
a work which created some sensation at the time it
was published The British critics spcak very
favorabiy Of 1.-THE Coauette."
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AN IMPORTANT ELECTION DAY-on one and the
came day-tho 18th of October--eIections take
place in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana. In
Pennsylvania and Indiana members of Congress
ne well as Of the Legislature are to be elected. In
Indiana there are also TO be chosen Governor and
Lieutenant Governor, and many other public off,
cers.--NNo York Journal of Commerce.
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Wild CAT CuRsnsov.-The New York Journal
Of Commerce of the 25tb instant says:
"Tbe recent plain talk about wild cat currency
has driven II out of circulation to surprising eI-
tent. We fear come of the Tommies have been put
to inconvenience by the operation; but doubtless
they will willingly submit to il for the public good"
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The New York Tribune, in an article on
"0ur Candidate,N General SCOTT J saws.

"Sur Candidate" General ScorT,) says:
"Aside from every other distinction, General
Scott is model citizen. No charge of vice, of ex-
travagance, OF discreditable indulgence, of sordid
aims or mercenary motives, can be brought against
him. Simply as man, Gen. Scott stands before the
world unimpcached and unimpeachabe. He has
passed through thousand scenes of temptation in
his public career; he has enjoyed opportunities to
amass the wealth of potentate, yet he is to- day
man without a spot or blemish; and, though always
living frugal life, yet is he wholly without for
tune. OF the millions that have passed through his
hands, and Of the millions he might have cuchcd
had he stopped to it, not n dollar has stuck to his
I'm,
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lLLINoIs CONGRESSIONAL ELECTIoN.--E. B. Wash
burne, OF Galena, is the Wing nominee for Con
gress in the first Congressional district. He is
already on the stump, and we hope to hear, soon
after the election, that the people have had the
good sense to make him their representative in
Congress. He is of great energy, never
abandoning any thing which ho undertakes, and
will be devoted to the interests of his constituents
His habits of business particularly suit him for a
representative In Congress, where, it is well
temptations to Incidence and dissipation which be
set him in every direction. If Mr.. Washburne ia
elected, he will be emphatically workingman-
character not easily found in Congressman in
this particular his services will be invaluable. We
gratified to hear that his nomination is accept
able to the Wings Of the whole district, and that
they will eAertnl their ener gics to his cleo
ton. They will be doing injustice to him if they
do not do it.-S Louis Republican.
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nv" osS AHsS'
"Ihe FreeSoil Demo.
cratic leaders " the North
are a regular portion Of
the Democratic party, and
General Pierce, If elected,
,piH make NO DISTINCTION
BETWEEN THEM AND TIL e
DEMOCRACY IN THE DIS.
TRIBUTIoN OF OFFICIAL
PATRONAGE, AND IN THE
SELECTION OF AGENTS
FOR ADMINISTERING THE
GQvERNMEsT. "-Wash-
ington Union.
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Henry TEN EycK, whom the Wings Of Madison
and Oswego have put up for Congress, is said to
be a young man of fine abilities, and ally
popular in Madison, his county. He has two
opponents-Gerrt Smith, Gree Democrat Adolf.
ton" and Mr.. Hough, a quondam Hunker
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General Scott In the West.

General ScoTT, in passing through some of
the Western cities on public duty, and with the
desire to hasten as rapidly, and to go as quietly
as possible, has been continually arrested by the
eager throngs who have gathered al every point
where rumor has announced his coming, and
arrested his steps at every town and city.
Wherever the tall form of the old hero was
seen, there were the people around him. His
great deeds, covering space Of forty years in
the history of the country, the shameful abuse
of which he has been the subject, and the pro-
minent political position which he holds, all at
tract the masses to him.-Prouidence Journal
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From the CAillicotAs Gazette.

Delegates representing the Wings of the coun-
ties of Ross, Pike. jackson, Gsliia, Lawrence and
Scioto, Of the State Of Ohio, composing the tenth
Congressional district Of said State, assembled at
Jackson court house, in the county OF Jackson,
in pursuance Of public notice, on Friday, Sep.
TENDER II, 1852, at ii O'Clock, a. IN.
On motion, Colonel Elias NyE, of Lawrence
county, was elected president.
Colonel JOHN MADEIRA, OF Ross; JOHN ii. Tow
sER. esq, Of Pike; DR.. e. BRIGos, of Lawrence;
FRANCIS SMITH, esq of jackson; RoBERr Stafford,
Of Galla, and EpwAnD CRASsTos, OF Scioto, were
severally elected vice presidents; and
Messrs. II. w. PARKER, of Lawrence; J. w.
LAIRD, Of jackson, and ALBERT DOUGLASS, of Ross,
were chosen secretaries.
On motion, IL was
Resolved, That n committee. consisting Of one
delegate from each county. be appointed to report
to the convention the number Of votes to which
each county 10 entitled, and also To act a COM
mittee on credentials.
Messrs S. w. Ely. E. II. Griswold, Z. II. God
dard, William jackson, p. Cherington, and Cap
tain Carnes, were appointed under the resolution.
On motion, Messrs. William Carson of Ross, T.
r.. Stanley Of Jackson, John +. Hocomb of allia,
George A. Walker Of Scoto, William M. ROLES OF
Lawrence, and - - Of Pike, were appointed
a committee to consider and report series of res.
outions expressive Of the Of the convention.
The convention then, upon motion, took recess
to II O'Clock. p. m.
FRIDAY, u o'clock-Convention met pursuant
to their adjournment.
The committee upon credentials, &c, made the
following report; which, upon motion, was accepted
and adopted, viz:
The committee appointed to report the number
of votes proper to be cast in the convention, &c,
beg to report, as their unanimous conclusion:
/. That the basis Of representation be the vote
cast for Zachary Taylor in the Presidential cleo
ton of lS4S. giving to Ross county 81, Pike 8,
Jackson TO- Scioto IS, Lawrence IL, Gallia l6-in
all SO votes.
And that one member from each delegation to
be agreed upon between the delegates themselves,
be entitled to cast the votes of said delegation In
there be division in delegation as to can
didate for nomination, then the whole number of
votes to which the dividing county is entitled to
be divided pro rata each division is actually re.
presented in the convention.
S. w. ELY,
f. H. GRISWOLD,
f. Ii. GODDARD,
WIN. JACKSON,
P. CHERINGTON
CAPT. CARNES,
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DEATH OF GorrRsoR BADoEa.-Hon. William
Badger died at his residence in Gilmanton, N
II on the 2lst instant. He had filed various i'm.
portan, Offices under the State government nd
was Governor in 1884 and 1880. He was 10 years
of
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snErP RAisISo.-Among the passengers In the
steamer Pacific, says the New York Evening Post
was George w. Kendall. eco, who has esta blisbed
himself upon vast sheep farm in Tcxas. Mr..
Kendall spent several weeks ibisssummer In Scot
land, purchasing sheep. lie also employed farm-
ers and shepherds in Scotland.
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Colonel WILLIAM PREsTor, of Louisville,
has been nominated as the Wing candidate for
Congress in the seventh district of Kentucky.
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The Hon. THOMAS Barring, of the house OF
Barring Brothers, in London, and II. b. MILD-
MAY, esq, nephew Of Lord Ashburton, have
arrived in this city, and taken apartments a.
Wizards Hotel.
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LAND WARRASTs are more active. Thompson
Bank Note Reporter quotes them:
Bu,nng prices. Selling prices
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From The Union, November IL, lS4S

General Zachary Taylor has been elected Presi.
dent Of the United States. In announcing this
conclusion, we cannot, of course, conceal our dis
appointment and our regret. Our friends IN TO-
rious States hare been misaken in their calculations
They haze deceived u.s. and hare deceived Others
A journal deceived" egregiously in 1913
can scarcely claim infallibiIity in 1852.
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There is a talented young lrishman in Cincin.
| matt named Gibbons, who, though not heretofore
Wing, has deemed il bis duty to his adopted
| country to enlist in the Scott ranks. Being good
speaker, he has been induced by the earnest solic.
iations of friends TO take active part in the pre-
sent canvass, and in go doing he has incurred the
displeasurc of the Cincinnati Enquirer, the organ
of Locofocoism in southwestern Ohio which lets no
opportunity pass OF abusing him-caing him an
"apostate," and applying to him every opprobrious
epitbet in it's billingsgate ocabulary. The abuse
OF the Enquirer docs not seem, however, to have
much effect upon Mr.. G., as will appear from tho
following note, addressed by him TO the editor Of
that sheet:
"7o The Editor Of the Enqrirr--SR most
cheeriully accept the name of apostate from the
conceptions of Locofocoism You could not do rue
greater favor than to say that am an aposinte
from the ranks of the rotten party to which you
belong. .
eff you would like to know, can inform you
that you can find Thousands OF such apostates in
this city and county. J. F. GIBBONS"
Rochsstsr Democrat.
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Perhaps the best commentary on the Unions
success as prophet, and the best recommended
ton of the declaration that stands at the head
Of this article, is to be found in our contempt
rary's file. We pick it out and set it as a
Jewell