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TH« f ARTY WITH THB *AS*.
«rhe “mull With the iron iftnk,” no rMiotfrtei! TnW
— , v „ not mot* diaguiawl in hia tl»y. than aro tho
wineiplea of tho Democratic Polk Party from Ilia viaimt
ftln people now. Call upon llioir leailora from lh«
lamo _d*mind it from their party proas—ami all iho
' oonaa that ia givon tlirowa no ntoro light in relation
”Xir political prim-iplca- -their modo of conducting
; jovernmont—than -apirita from the vasty deep” d.i
throve, when, like Glendower of old, you do vainly call
upon them. Why ia it that they aro tliua masked!—
tVhy ia it, that, from Maine to Loniaiann, Iho same
policy i« dictated by llioir leaders, and carried out to
the letter by aspiring subordinates! Tho answer is
,n easy one. Tlicy hnvo no principle*.' Time waa,
fflioii, with reckless boldness, they dared advnnco prill.
„| w and advocate measures, upon which an iuilig-
mat people, in tho (ulnesa of their wrath, stamped llioir
Ifd-but note, they aro a party allied together for the
Olirposc alone of attaining power, to uso it as they see
jl to dime it as they have often done before. Hence
tbeir principles, their measures, their modo of conduct,
jog tho Government, are hidden from the people's eyes.
Tha peopla liave no l ,l, ' l *l{ c " for l,leir security in case
iuccms attends Democratic effort—and Mr. Polk and
his satellites assumotho reins of Government, not to re
store it to its original purity, but to administer it as it was
jo the days of JacasoN and Van Burf.n. In the mean
time, ''hil e contending for supremacy, a mask is thrown
oserall their intended measures and their principles,
ind it lias to be torn from before them by Whig effort,
or the people, the honest voters of the country, may be
deluded, many of them, into a support of men and tncaa-
urea, against whom and which, enlightened, they would
«ar forever.
Who, Ictus ask, desires to see such another admin,
istratiou as that of Gen. Jackson ! Ifaa not its cost to
the country been often counted ! Can any one forget
the violence which characterized it ? Are any ignorant
o( the fatal consequences of its measures ! It was em
phatically an Administration of strife. It was a war
continually against the best interests of the country,
and from its dire effects the country lias never yet re-
covered. But particularly is this Administration ren
dered memorable, becauso of its war against the na.
tiooil currency—its paternal guardianship of the rotten
Pet Banks— its encouragement and command to them
to“loan liberally” to speculators in lands and in stocks
—and the consequent losses and disaster which such
encouragement and command brought upon the Gov
ernment and the people. Is it desirable, then, we ask,
to elevate again to power a party ora man who sustained
such measures! Is it right, with all the bitter expert-
ence of which the country has drank so deep, to give
support to James K. Polk—tho “Young Hickory,” ae
he ia termed—who would not only blindly follow in the
footatepaof his political father, but whoso inclination,
judgment, and intention it is to renew unholy warfare
against the best interests of the people ? Surely, this
cannot be the wish of other than the mere partizan, or
the ignorant man.
But let us refer to a later period! Let us take Mr.
Van Buren’s administration, and ask the reader calmly
to review it, and tell us what measures of it, eschewed
and condemned by the Whig party and country, would
he desire to see restored 1 Is there any desire to see
established the iron hard money Sub. Treasury system—
that ayatem which was condemned in 1840 by the voice
of the people, and which their leaders and press dare
not openly advocate now! Is there any good reason
why the proceeds ol the public lands should again be
thrown into the vaults of Pet Banks, to bo loaned to
meats.'* their falsehoods, their unfounded charges t
i» UieyWrli of^rty,
put thoir fai h in all that is evil, and never believe whit
•• good of another. Such, lost to honorable emotions,
may charge what they plea.,, „ ld u iU oharg. whatever
they think can injure, but their vory baseness will give
them the lie, and the injury intended for thoir designed
victim, will fall upon llioir own heads.
The Southern Literary Messenger.
This vnluable periodicu! for September, is now be-
fore us, and, as usual, its table of contcnta is attractive.
Wo hare not time to peruso oven a single article be
fore our paper goes to press, and cannot therefore say
anything of tho literary merit of the articles—but we
take pleasure in saying this much—that we have never
yet been disappointed in iho Messenger. Its articles
are generally able—always interesting—and its poetry
displaying a higher order of inspiration than that of any
periodical now published. Wo commend tho Messen-
OEittoour readers, anil sincerely hope that its long list
of Georgia subscribers, will soon bo doubled in num
ber.
ILTIn Austrin, by tho new Tariff, American raw Cot-
tons have been made freo of duty. It was formerly
taxed 80 cents per 123 lbs. In Belgium and Holland,
when imported in American vessels, the duty is increas
ed, but when imported in their vessels, it is slightly di
minished.
St
Free Barbecue.
The citizens of Wilkinson, Twiggs, Laurens, Wash
ington, Jones, Pulaski and Baldwin, witboutdistinctinn
of parties, are requested to meet at the campground in
Wilkinson county, Wednesday, September 18th, to hear
the politics of the day discussed, and to partake of a
Free Barbecue.
Free discussion i9 invited and expected.
Messrs. Stephens, Harris, Kenan and others, will
attend on the part of the Whigs.
Messrs. II. V. Johnson and Arsalom Janes are par.
ticularly invited.
O’Wo call attention to the following extract from
the Hon. Silas Wright’s speech at Skeneateles, N.Y.
Thu Polk Democrats who teem with abuse of Northern
wliigs, who oppose annexation on similar grounds we
hope will not forget to lavish, in future, some portion of
it upon their champion in the United States Senate, and
probable candidate for the Presidency, after Mr. Polk is
beaten.
“It might he expected, lie said, that lie would say
something in reference to tho new issue now before
the country—the Annexation of Texas. He voted
against the Trcatv negotiated hy Mr. Tyler—1st, be.
cause the assent of Mexico had not been obtained,
without which it would be a violation of our national
obligations ; 2d because the boundaries of Texas were
not accurately defined by the Treaty, but embraced a
largo extent of territory belonging to Mexico; and, 3d,
because it was designed to extend and perpetuate Slavery.
He would be true to our Constitutional obligations in
respect to slavery as it is, but to go farther was a very d if.
ferent thing. Still in taking the ground lie had, ho did
not oppose Annexation at a proper time and in a proper
manner; and if Britain should attempt to tallr posseF.
sion of Texas, he would forcibly resist her encroach
ments."
Eilitnrinl Correspondence.
Warm Springs, August 25th, 1814.
I have been here for the last week, and as usual, have spent
my limn very plensaully—more so, Ilian nl any other place
(his summer. The company has been quite largo, and lar
ger generally,ttiia summer than it ever lias beep. I should
lliillk it would number 150 nr 20ft; amt for intelligence nnd
respectability, will vie with any similar company in the Uni-
speculators ! Does the remembrance of his conduct of 1 te d States. '1 be number of ladies is much larger than I have
1 ever before seen at this place. Bonner lias lost none of bis
kindness and ability to please, and alt appear to enjoy them
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the Florida war, the extravagance of his Administration,
his appointments of public officers, their faithfulness and
ability, entitle it to the gratitude of the people! Or
ought not all the remembrances of tho past torcc every
honest-minded voter to place his seal of condemnation
upon it? It is impossible that it can be otherwise !
Well, this masked party is to be tho same thing over
again. They wilt not toll you HU'U, what they miu fui
but make a great parade against Whig principles and
Whig measures. Elevate though their candidate to
the Presidency, give them the majority in Congress, and
the people will soon learn and feel their principles.—
Imperious as is the Czar of Russia, his will, with his
subjects, will not be more profoundly respected and
obeyed, than will the party rally to carry out the policy,
measures, and party character of Jackson’s, and Van
Suren's Administration. Tho people must he wide
awake to this. They should not be deceived by the
silence of their leaders. We care not how much they
scrutinize Whig principles. These are proclaimed
every where ; and we, here, ngain, proclaim them.
1st. We go for a sound National Currency, regulated
by the will and authority of the nation.
2d. We go for ail Adequate Revenue, by a Tariff, dis
criminating in such manner as to, incidentally, give fair
protection to American Industry.
3d. Wo go for just restraints on tho Executive power
embracing a further restriction on Iho exorcise of the
veto.
4th. Wo go for a faithful administration of the pub
lic domain, with an equitable Distribution of the sines
ofitamongallthe States.
5th. We go fur an honest and economical adininis-
Irttion of the General Government, leaving public oll'i-
c era perfect freedom of thought, and of the right of suf
frage; but with suitable res’raints against improper
interference in elections.
6th, We go fur an amendment of the Constitution,
| limiting the incumbent of the Presidential office to a
***Cietertn.
These aro our principles, and they are Whig princi
ples every where. To their advocacy and mainte
nance, let the people rally, and the Government will he
restored to what its founders intended it should be !—
And let them beware, wo tell them, of "the jtarty with
(k natk"—vf the party with no principles. Anarchy
*nd confusion will as certainly follow their elevation,
18 't is true that the sun shines at mid-day. It will bo
we lli if this is all. It will be well, if the present gen
eration do not outlive the liberties bequeathed them by
their illustrious ancestors. But tho people can save the.
coun/ry, let them rai.lv and do it.
Slanderers of’ .Mr. Clay.
While the Democratic press teems with abuso of Mr.
pur, heaping slander after slander upon his head, it
Ua source of consolation to find good men, his friends,
***•“ as honorable men, his opponents, bearing testi-
; Don y to hi6 private worth and noble bearing as a man.
^nat celebrated divine, Dr. Bafcomi), than whom a pu-
B pirit does not breathe, upon being called on,
•peaks of Mr, Clay in the highest terms, and one word
commendation from such a man outweighs, in our
jjtmration, a thousand heart-less, bouUIcsj s’anderors of
11 fair name*. Recently too, testimony has been borno
I °k^ r * * honorable hearing, by one well known in
. e Boutli, and now, his warm political opponent.—
I • allude to Gen. James Hamilton. What, we
• avails the slander of a foe, when Ins leader in tho
^•ra repudiates it, and puts the seal of condemnation
**the dirty act] With a long personal arqunin-
nce w ' l l‘ Mr. Clay, this gentleman hears testimony t
• l0 his worth uh a citizen and man, leaving it to par.
cwi to do dishonorable work. But we have other tes-
^ony to adduce. The lender emphatically of Penn-
Jraitia Democracy is entitled to a hearing. Hear
hut) 10 re k** on ,0 ^ r * Clay. In a speech delivt red in
’kefnrethe members of the Pennsylvania Demo-
"bcNtate Convention, tlm Hon. JAMES BUCHAN-
A h N «'l»u. spoke:
P ' ,r, J 1,ftl1 *« Mr. Clay n candidate of whom
b*art-~ 1 " Wl ’baeu iiistlv proud—u uinii of hold und fenrlrM
°f dUi;„ °Hiigfi nndcommaluliiic eloquence, uod a man
P r i»cinU« U,B l '.l. ,l *'ili , y. Alliioutli opposed to Iiih poliiicul
^ 1 • yet 1 have ever fait for him tbs higher! regard."
^/'."ith testimony like this, who cares for tho base
5*11 of those who would slander the dead to achieve
ell! I have not heard the first complaint. With the
advantages in location, the purity and coolness of the nir,lhe
fine hath, and such accommodations ns have been a Ob riled at
this place for the past two or three years, the day will not be
distant when a large nnd fashionable attendance will always
bo found ut this and at tho Sulphur Springs, which is but a
few miles distant. In relation to the hitler, a correspondent
informed me he has written to the Journal.
The communication with Columbus is such tlmt wo obtain
papers nearly every day. Thera is no disposition to permit
political, to interfere with social feeling ; consequently, while
each one takes un interest in the news of the day, and the re
sult of the elections, the excitement is uol of a character to
cause much discussion or to produce discord. Since my lust,
having passed through Morgnn, Jasper, Butts, Monroe, Pike,
nnd Meriwether, I speak advisedly when I say thut wo shall
gain in all, save, perhaps, Meriwether. In Morgnn, our friends
confidently assert that there will be a gain for the Whigs up
on last year. In Butts, Monroe and Pike, the impression is
the same. In Pike and Monroe, a large number of Democrats
will not vote for Mr. Chappell any way it can bo fixed,and
mark, when I say, that notwithstanding there arc many Dem
ocrats who will vote for Mr. Clay, Mr. Chappell will even
run behind Mr. Polk. As for the changes in favor of Democ
racy, Texas, or Polk,it is all stud’. That there have been one
or two chunges, there is not a doubt, hut it is equally certain
thut where oue Whig lias gone off, two honest Democrats,
have joined us, and so it will be proven when the election
tukes place. Having heard much from the Democrats in
Pike, and having seen a communication from tho Rev. T. C.
Price, going the rounds of the papers, I was particular to in*
inire while passing through thut county,and I heard ofbut two
Wliigs who had goue over and two neutral—on tho other
hand double and threlde that number of Democrats, who hud
heretofore supported Van Burcn, had come out nnd announ
ced their determination to support Mr. Cluv. In this county
the changes from the Wliigs, have been greater tlinn any oth-
I suppose they amount to some 12 or 15, but notwith
standing some of them were men of influence, they have been
able to do littlo or nothing. The gallant Whigs of this count
have not been terrified, but confidently assert that they will do
e||, if not better than they ever did. In Ha
the Whigs are arousod. One who is well acquainted
tho country, nnd has been active this campaign, counts
upon an increased majority from last year. A large
her from this place will go down in a few days to Evans’s Mill,
iu Muscogee to a dinner to he given to the Wm. 11. Chaw
ford. The Whigs in Co’umbusare preparing to go out,am
they expect to start with a delegation of about COO fiuni Co
Iambus. 1 contemplate being there, and may write to you af
terwnrds.
Columbus, August £9th, 1844.
Having reached this place in time, 1 saw the Columbus
delegation to the Crawford dinner go out in a procession on
Tuesday evening,and it was a grand spectacle. With a fine
band of music they formed in front of the Oglethorpe House.
First was a portion of the Clay Club, with tho national banner,
the staff of which was deckod with a beautiful boquotof flow,
ers. Then came the “Constitution," J. Sharpless, Mastar.ofli-
ceis nnd crew in full dress, carrying the sturs und stripes,
and another banner,device, a steamboat, with “Constitution"
on its sidns-ubove it, in large letters, was, “for Washington
vi i Evans’s Mill"—and below, was the inscription,
With Henry Clay for Captain, and Theodore formate,
We’ll steer her clear of all the shoals, and reach the chair of
•State!
“ Fire up, boys, and go ahead.
Reversed device, Evans’s Mill slid a cottage in tho distance
-below and to the right, is a hsrgo with all hands pulling; s
fine likeness nr representation of our old lellov-citwen, Cnpt.
Barrow, i» upon the barge, who es lie pomts In iho Mill,ex-
claims,If lam not there in time, I'll give my head lor a foot
hall" Below the hnrge, is Inscribed in forgo Idlers,” Al
ways readv ul the Pulls-’’ Then come the “Harrv or on
West," with tho tiles Club,/.. T. Woodruff,master,officers
and ull infiill dress, currying two banners. Tho first, our Nn-
linnsl dag, nnd Iho second n“ transparency,'
front and on the top of tin-arch, was a -
beak a scroll, with "Clay, Frelinghuyi
an the other side ol the urell, was n so
a streamer.on which was Inscribed"!
,V Below end in front was,» for President, Henry Clay
Vice-President, Theodore Fuei.inghuy-
to “fur Elector, T. B. Howard j opposite
1 —the whole »ui mounted
—opposite
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ircliod over. In
holding iu hi 4
nur country "—
all National Flag with
man, Fence and l.iiicr
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’tetory J Who cares fur their “ Embodi*
"for Congruss, Wm. Il» Dh
with n beautiful wreath ofclmicoBiiwer..
*11 , |t„.«cllcounty delegation nl»n had n host in thu pro.
cession ^hut we hud not the - means of ubseving it.
above and consequently cannot give ill- same .count ul it.
.... ’ „„,„.i,sd down Oglethorpe street, when they were
joined l.v n company often nr litre, hundred from Alalia,uu
J 3 oflhe Stewart debguimn, also Joinedilmpruceusuiu
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to Bioad, end thou it wm the proc.
arouse, to Celts end please all, who could ...hntre the g
and beautiful. The procession
mid'ui.'horse^b.ck—omi ih.-re were nearly 1000 In proies.lou
and on hi r jhr, .bout 10 miles distant
f" "T' 'e .b o m e.- u lurne.l from Btn.d ..r.e|
When lb*' Iront of x "‘ P ro ‘
must have boon iq
iu carriages.
ii I a led in
rds of
nggons
which Is nurlji « mile long, the rar had not left OgUL.-,--
A. usual, tho Democrat. slUmpMt to rn.ke ib. n k
■mill at possible, and fht procession had hardly patted/bftr
fore it waa declared by them, that there were but flve hunirtdl*
In oil my life, I have never seen such a disposition to per
vert the truth at I have witnessed since I hare been hero-lap#
I was shocked at the perfect recklessness displayed innpeaV
i"g of the number of a certain portion of the procession* A.
bojy of them being together on horse-back, I was “curious’’
to ascertain the number. I counted 166. which! supposed
to be about lwn*thirda of the number, when I was interrupted
by a friend and did not continue the count. 1 had not gone
50 yards,when l heard it asserted hy a Democrat, that there
hut 83!! A fler witnessing such attempts at misrepresenla*«
tion, ought not the people to hesitate long, before they be
lieve such men, under any circumstances ?
The delegation inarched on the Telbotton road some 10 or
12 miles where they encamped. During the evening the
company were welcomed and entertained with songs from the
Glee Club and several speeches. That night and the next
morning, they were joined by a delegation from the 8th Dis
trict of Muscogee, and one from Harris county, and early af
ter sunrise, iho body, numbering about 1,500, moved towards
Lvans* Mill, where they arrived about 10 o’clock, and wern
received with shouts of welcome by tho large mass that had
already assembled. Tho Talbot delegation arrived a few
minutes after, and were received in like manner.
Quiet being somewhat restored, and after a prayer by the
Rev. Mr. Willis,Col. James Wimberly announced the order
of the discussion. Col. Jones having been especially invited
to moet Mr. Crawford, and being present, it was arranged
that Mr. Beman, of Alabama, should address the meeting 2®
minutes, Col. Jones one hour and a half, and Mr. Crawford
the same length of time.
Mr. Beman was introduced, and though the time allotted tt>
him WQ8 too short to enter particularly inlonn examination of
the various questions connected with the present election, yet
his remarks were clear and forcible, and of a character that
produced frequent applause; and when ho closed, there was
notone who did not regret that he could not continue longer.
After Mr. B.’s remarks, the Glee Club sang one of their
splendid songs, whou Col. Jones was introduced. The Col.
commenced, nnd after alluding to one or two remarks made by
Mr. B., and commenting upon the same, See., he said that io
wished to correct a statement which had been frequenly
made,viz: that the Democratic party had no principles aid
advocated nothing. His opponent hud frequently made tin
charge, and he desired to correct him. This produced quiti
a sensation, and attracted the most general and respectful at>
tention—each one, no doubt, desiring, as wo did, to hear one
Democratic candidate tell what were the principles ofhis pur-
ly, or ichat they were for. The Colonel snid that the Whigs
were for a latitudinarian construction of the Constitution, and
that the Democrats were fora strict construction of the Con
stitution. Hero the Colonel stopped, and took a glass of wa
ter. Now, thought we, we shall have it. Although we knew
it would puzzle a common man to tell whut Democratic princi
ples wore, or whut they were in favor of, yet as we knew the
Col. to be one of the finest lawyers in the country, and as able o»
most men to stand up to a bad cause, if not squarely, at least
in a "cute" way, we did expect to bear of, at last, something
they were for,orndvocutcd. The Colonel, instead of correct
ing the statement, fulfilling his promise, nnd telling the peo
ple what principles he and the Democratic party advocated^
went on to say that they wern against a Bank, the Tariff, In
ternal Improvements, modification ofthe Veto power, &c., and
"for nothing but the annexation of Texas." Having occupied
his hour and a half, in attempting to sustain his positions, nnd
attacking Mr. Crawford for being opposed to tho Bank in 1839
and for it in 1014, and also complimenting the father of hia
opponent, the late Wm II. Crawford, «Stc. &c. he closed with,
marks of approbation from but a small portion oflhe company.
It being nenr2 o’clock, an adjouruinent of 45 minutes wus
Imd for dinner. The company repaired to the dinner—the la.
dies to the table provided for them, nnd tho gentlemen to
theirs. A large number of Indies from Columbus und the
adjoining country attended, and I suppose there were about
500, ail beaming with smiles, and all anxious for the time to
arrive, when Mr. Crawford could be heard. While waiting
for dinner, the Glee Club favored the company with soveral
of their fine songs, and thcappluuse ofthe mass and the wav
ing of handkerchiefs told how well they were received.
1 ho fj minutes having expired, and tho company having
returned to tho place of speaking, Mr. Crawford was introdu
ced. He no sooner stepped forward, than the whole mars
arose, nnd the forest rung with long, loud and continued
cheers for “Crawford.” Order being somewhat restored, Mr.
C. returned thanks for the very kind and flattering manner in
which he had been received. He then alluded to the remarks
and the position of the gentleman who had preceded him.—
He said he hud listened, as on similar occasions, to hear from
Col. Jones something about his principles—what he was for—
and if elected to Congress, what lift would do—but he had
listened in vain. 1 ho Colonel adrocatod nothing, and he
supposed he wanted to go to Congress to do nothing—and
fYu.n mo lomarks mine Colonel l supposed lie wanted "poor
Chappell” to go there too, to help him do nothing. After go
ing on, conunenlicg upon the position of Col. Jones and the
Democratic party, following up and demolishing Col. Jones’s
arguments against a Bank, tho Tariff, the modification ofthe
veto power, &c. und showing that, notwithstanding the demo
crats professed to oppose internal improvements, they had ap
propriated, nnd continued to appropriate to such works, dou
bly as much as the Whigs. After taking up McCoy’s Report
and Tariff bill—showing the inconsistency nnd tomfoolery of
the one—the strong protective character of the other—and
comparing the two Tariffs, &c. &c.—he then alluded to tho
charge of inconsistency brought against him in opposinga U.
S. Bunk in 1839. He said that since that time experience and
a thorough investigation of the subject had caused him to 1
change his opinion—that he hod not been taught in that ’
school which prompted on adherence to error for the sake o.
consistency. He had keen taught, when satisfied of be
ing in error, to retract and do that which was right-and act
ing upon this principle, lie had long since avowed the chnngft
and nil who knew any thing about it, were well aware of it. Ho
said the gentleman hail talked about his consistency. Why,
the gentleman certainly forgot his own position ; and turning
round to address Col. Jones, [but the Col. teas not there! he
having left the stand shortly after Mr. C. commenced,] ho said
ho could, before any intelligent jury, convict him of being
upon both sides of nearly all or every prominent incusurctliat
has agitated tho country for tho Inst fifteen years. He then
alluded to Col. Jones’s advocacy ol the Pet Bank system in
1833, and his opposition to it in 1810; his opposition, (while
in Congress,) in 1834, to the Sub-Treasury, his advocacy of
it in 1840, nnd his non-committalism upon it in 1844, (for it is
understood that Col. Jones being charged with being in favor
of tho Bub-Treasury, in Stewart, his reply was, “How do you
know that?” nnd ho would not say whether ha was furor
against it.) Mr. C. then alluded to Col. Jones’s remarks i n.
the Free Trade Convention, admitting the right of Congress
to lay a Tariff for revenue mid at tho snme time to afford in
cidental protection to domestic industry—his voting against
Judge Jolinsoti’s motion to strike out a paragraph in the Freo
Trode Address, admitting the principle—and contrasting it
with the Colonel’s present position—nnd alter alluding tooth
er instances of Col. Jones’s inconsistency, where measures
were concerned, he alluded to his course ns to men. Tho
Col. professed to think very highly of Gen. Jackson, and
such was his opinion of, and coiifidmce in him, that he lud
asserted that Gou. Jackson embraced the Texas question as
he did nil other questions which were right and beneficial to
the country, not by tlie ordinary process of reasoning, but by
intuition. How diA'cient from the language used by Col-
Jones, while in Congress. Mr. C. quoted from Col Jones’*
speech upon the Proclamation, in which lie denounced (Jen.
Jackson sen Tyrant, Federalist,Sic. Col. J. was against
Gou.Janksou in 1324, for him in 1328, against him in 1833,
und/or him in 1844. Col. Jones had boasted that he and
others were fur Mr. Van Huron until lie cume out against tho
annexation of Texas ; and that as soon ns they found him
ngninst annexation, they threw him over. Mr. Crawford
showed that it was not the tact. He referred Col. Jones, mid
lie people to the fact that long before the Texas question hud
been thought of, Mr. Van Burcn had been thrown overboard, and
reminded them that at the Convention which nominated Mark
A. Cooper iu 1843, Mr. Van Buren was then publicly thrown
overboard, and John C. Calhoun nominated for tho Presi
deucy. Mr. C. then noticed Col. Jones’s u consistent" sup.
port of Mr. Van Burcn. He was for him in U\2Q,against him
iu 1 'o'M.Jur him iu 1340, and against him in 1813 and 1814.
After “showing up the Democrats" for tlicirdouhle dealing
upon the Tiii iff— their hypocrisy in failing to repeal It in tha
House w ith 63 majority—and then the Georgia portion cliurg.
ing their failure to little “A lex. Stephens and Duncan Clinch’
after reading and commenting upon the resolutions pasped
ul the Baltimore Convention, show ing that they could mean
uiiwhing, everything, or nothin?—alter showing that the De
mocrats had appropriated double and tieble us much as the
Wliigs to works of Internal Improvements, while they were
charging the Whigs with favoring such works—after present
ing Mr. Polk in his true r.olors-nftcr having shown the con-
siitency ofthe Democratic party in opposing annexation in
1837, and being in favor of it uuie, right or wrong—and afte r
B howing the iinpractiruhility of annexing Texas to the United
Slates at this time, without n violation of national honor, war
and disgrace—and condemning Capt. Tyler’s Treaty—Mr*
Crawford closed his speech. And when it was closed we felt
that wo never heard a more effective speech—one
which one party so completely “used up" or vanquished tfce
other.
In attempting to notice some of Mr. C.’s remarks, we do
not pretend to give his words, ami certainly could not, if *'«
would, describe bis manner. What we have written, is entire
ly from memory. Col. Jones bus earned an enviable reputa
tion as a lawyer, ami ia not considered a common man, any
where ; and we feci nil the responsibility of the remark, wL«*n
we env that Mr. Crawford achieved s victory over him—b'll
we cannot say less, and expreas what we think; and our only
regret waa that the whole District was not there to have heard
the discussion. There was not a Whig who was not more
than pleased. Wo heard even fhe Democrats, (who will
not admit ns muoli,) say that **Mr. Crawford made a groat
•peeoh”—that H he U a better speaker than Col. Jones," &c.
WASHINGTON l'OEJ, Erq., having the day before attend
ed a meeting in Talbot, was present by invitation* A large
number of hia constituents wore present—and, no sooner had
Mr. C. closed,than Mr. Poe was loudly called for. He as
cended the rostrum and remarked that, though the hour was
Uto, nnd he doubted not but that the mass were well satisfied
with the rich treat just presented to them—yet as it was his
pride and pleasure to meet his own friends, any where, he could
not resist the cnll mado upon him at this time. Ho raid, that
he would not make a speoeh, but submit a few remarks
then wont on for ahout20 minutes iu his happiest style,
humorous, then brilliant, hastily touched the principles of the
two parties, and concluded with a eulogy upon the grent
Stitesinauof the West, which for beauty and effect, is soldo
equalled—never surpassed. The heart of the sturdy yeoman
wan touched, nnd nil could not but feel and think of the insig.
nificance of such n nmn ns James K. Polk, when compared
with that pure patriot and Statesman, the true friend of Liberty
nnd the Union, Henry Clay.
Late in tho evening the company dispersed,and until ebout
10 o’clock at night, tho rouds from Gvnns’s Mill, wore lined
with waggons,carriages, buggies, dec., enrrying delegates to
tiieirliouues. Tho number present is estimated at from 3000
lo 5000. 1 think them were nhout 4080—or about double as
many us were at tho “ Indian Spring Democratic Mass Con
vention." But this was a mere "county meeting” twelve miles
distant from tho city.
All along the road, wo never saw such enthusiasm—such
excitement. As the delegation would pass a house, the In-
cries would wave their handkerchiefs in token of approbation.
Ait one or two places “Clay and a Bank" banners were flying,
e Jid it appeared that all were for Clay. It seemed that all the
c hildr»*n hail been taught to"hurrn for Clay." Lillie fellows
s carcely nble to talk, might be seen mutinied on fences buz*
z ling for "Clay."
An incident occurred, which, porhaps I may ns well mon
tit in. While proceeding to Evans’s Mill, the hnat“CoNSTiTU-
ri on" was upset or broke down, and considerably damaged.
It was not long, however, before the “Harry of tiik West"
ca me up, thu crew went to work, and in less than half an
ho urtlie damages to tho “Constitution" were repaired, nnd
she ’moved gullntilly on without further trouble. It is, and it
will I be thus, with the Constitution of the United States.
It h as been upset and broken down by Van Burcn Lucoloco
nnd Tyler Democracy. But the people are currying "Harry
of the West" to the rescue. Ho and his crew will bo at
wot *k after the 4th of March next. In a short time, Iho damn
ges to the Constitution will he repaired—it will appeal
ago .in in its original simplicity and purity—nnd “with Henry
Cln ,y for Captain, nnd Theodore for mate," the Government,
is i n the days of Washington, will gallantly movo on shed
din g its henifleent influence upon all—nnd it will be ns it was
thei i, a model for others, and the pride and boast ofevery Am*
eric snn freeman.
'I’lie Democrats hold their Mass Convention in the city
to-» lay. About 10,000 were expected. From present appear-
unc :es if they have 2500, many tnoro will have to come in than
hawe already come. About two hundred passed along this
mo rn.ng from Harris, Troup,and Talbot. But “wc shall see
what we shall sec.”
Columbus, August 80th, 1844.
’The Democrats had their great Mass Meeting yesterday*
anal contrary to ull expectations, “it did not begin" to be ns
la Tge as the “little county meeting" held ut Evans’ Mill on
B Wednesday. Having heard that 2000 were coming from one
di rection, 1500 from another—1000 from this county, and 500
fr Din another—we did think that there would be a few tlious-
ai id—at least, from 5,000 to 10,000 present; but this brag,
th is big talk, these largo numbers of the Democrats, all turned
on t as every thing else with them those days—“nil brag nnd
nil talk.” After firing the cannon—“o’ur often"—during the
m< truing,beating the drum, sending the marshals around ami
gu thcringup “the faithful," nt 11 o’clock the procession was
fori ood at the “Pot/: Stalk." They formed und marched in
of two up Oglethorpe and down Broad street. When
they arrived opposite the. Oglethorpe House, in the centre «r
the i sity, we counted them, and them wore 341 couples in pro-
on. As they returned, we went across to Broad street,
counted again, and could make out hut 3-J2 couples thu sec
ond time. We supposed that there were about 700, including
mn rslmls, tnusiciaus nnd boys. And this is the great Mans
Convention so much spoken of. After nil had repuired to the
place of speaking, nt about one o’clock, to gratify an idlecu-
liosity, we visitod “the mass," and found about 2,000 of nil
sexes* nges and condition. Gou. Hamilton addressed the
ineet.ii ig,and made so common u npeecli, one so fur inferior i
what v.*ns expected ol him,that 1 doubt whether he will ngn
bo song bt after to make n speech in this quarter. Mr.Belsi
then read, n speech, which seemed to have cost him a great
tfeul of lr .bor, and which wus, willi all, u pretty good speech.
Messrs. Iverson, Welborn, and Colquitt, we learn, then ail-
(lrtssed tl jo meeting until night. Col. Jones having been, the
Joy befo re, especially invited to tho Crawford dinner, and par-
liciputv d in the discussion,—and the Whigs being invited to
tho Doi nocratic meeting, it was thought nnd believed that
the Di anocrats would permit. Mr. Crawford to speak nt their
meetin g, hut they would not do sj. Notwithstanding the
friends, of Mr. Crawford wore willing to let the Democrats
make their own arrangements—to put ns many before, or uf-
ter,Mr.Crawford, as they pleased—nnd all they asked wns*
that 'ne shot.id be permitted to speak—yet this liberty wns de-
| nicd % and they refuted to invite him to speak. When the far.*
was inode known in the morning, it produced quite a snisa*
tion. Democrats, as well as Whigs,denounced such conduct
—and such wns the feeling excited, that u large number of
Wliigs were anxious lo get up a procession oftheir own. This
spirit was kept under tin'll about three o’clock, when three or
four hundred nseetnhled ut tho Clny Club Room, and called
loudly for Mr. Beman. He appeared and addressed them
upwards of nil hour iu u style und spirit thut interested and
pleased all. When he chined, he was urged by the crowd to
“go on, go on," but having become much exhausted, ho could
not gratify them. After Mr. B. closed, a large number of
Wliigs, about 250. formed « procession, ami nftrr passing ami
cheering n large number of their friends nnd fellow-citizens,
at their residences, they dispersed to meet ngain nftar ten at
the Clay Warehouse, where Mr. Crawford hud promised to
address them. Mr. Crawford, thinking that tho Democrats
wotildclose their meeting before night, postponed addressing
his friends and fellow citizens until after tea. But the Demo
crats, jiroliubly nut desiring thut the people should hear Mr.
. Crawford, again met alter ten, and consumed time hy culling
! on “Tom, Dick and Hurry," to address them. The
j that went to hear Mr. Crawford is said to have been
largest a ml most brilliant that has ever been seen a
Columbus before, on a similar occasion, nnd
•even or eight hundred. There were tlire
1 counted.
j Haling a curiosity to see the number nt the Democrat
j meeting, while Mr. Crawford was speaking, wo attended, ai
saw about 150 to 200, and among tho number, 25 or 30, in
1 over 35 ladies.
Mr. Crawford mnde nn excellent speech, nnd if he did not
1 c invince ull thut ho was right, it was because some went lo
j hear him who were determined not lo he conv
! have never seen the Whigs more enthusiastic nod confident—
the excitement in 1840 was a mere “tempest in a teapot,"
when compared with the present feeling. And although a
greater pmtion of the wealth, ami a much larger portion ol
the "talent," are. against tho Wliigs hero, Muscogee will be
redeemed this Full, nnd will give Crawford, Clay nnd Fre-
linghiivHeu, u handsome majority. The Democrats them
selves admit thut the Whigs will beat them, but they do not
allow tha majority claimed—my own impression is, that it
will come in the neighborhood of that of 1810. In the whole
District, the account* arc the most cheering for the Wliigs,
ami they make no other calculation than electing ('raw ford
mil giving Clay and Fn linghnyseu ii respectable majority—
although it is termed und was luid out fi r */» Democratic Dis.
irict."
[FOR THE GEOROIA JOURNAL.]
Eaionton, Sept, flllif 1944.
Mn. Editor —In the Jatt number of the Federal
Union, I sec an articlo over the signature of “Plato, M
designed ns an answer to the articlo which recently
appeared in your paper, giving a description of the free
discussion had in Eatonton. In the conclusion of
“Plato's" piece, he affects to laugh at the wholo pro-
ceeding as being something exceedingly funny ; now if
"Plato” fuels disposed to mdulgo in a fit of humour, af
ter induing the most vile and deliberate falsehoods, as
it is a more matter of tu6te with him and a personal pri
vilege, 1 do not object. But he shall not evade tho re
sponsibility of his falsehoods thus easily.
Jn order not to occupy too large a space in your co
lumns, which could be better fiiicd than with a notice
of this reckless scribbler, I will briefly make up an is
sue of veracity with him. Tho writer (comparing the
letter of Cato with O. K.) remarks ‘ I presume
the difference betweon these two Whig writers is this
—one was a mere spectator—the other one or Itotli of
the Whig speakers." As this is a mere presumption
arising out of a perverted and excited imagination, I
will let it pasR for what it is worth. I will deal with
"Plato" upon facts. In my former letter I stated that
Col. Baxter remarked "that the farming interest was
ho prostrated that corn and barley could not be sold “(or
six cents a bushel. “Plato" copies the above remark
and asks, “now does any body believe that Col. Baxter
made any such statement?" Tie fact is (says Plato)
the severe castigation which Col. Baxter gave the pu
ritan and black-k*g administration of John Quincy Ad
ams and Henry Clay, with whom he identified the pre
sent Wltig party, so much bewildered the understand
ing of tins Whig speaker and reporters that this man
was scarcely competent to discern the difference be-
tween six and sixty cents." If I understand rightly
tho meaning of “Plato," in the above very clear and
grammatical remark, it fo to make the public believe that
Col. Baxter said sixty instead of six cents, ll 1 am
correct in this conclusion, I hereby pronounce his state
ment to be a wilful, intentional and vile misrepresenta
tion and perversion, and I appeal to every man, woman,
and child, who were present to sustain tho charge. So
far as the remarks of “Plato" are of a personal charac
ter to Messrs. Meriwether and Stephens, I have noth
ing to do. il is a matter resting with ‘hem and "Pla
to." I shall not therefore notice Ins balderdash and
brag about the maimer in which his great champion
Johnson so thoroughly demolished the Whig speakers,
who, this sage writer remarks, “could not attract the
personal attention oi Col. Johnson." ( Whew, aim he
dignified!)
Here is another of “Plato's" remarks:—"But to
cap the climax Cato says—"that Col. Johnson read
a garbled extract from Meriwether’s anti-Tarill’speech,
and that Meriwether charged him to his face with
it and dared him to deny it. But the garbled ex-
tract, what was it? Why Col. Johnson said, ho
quoted from memory," &c. It the writer intends by
the above remarks to say that Col Johnson quoted tho
extract above roferred to from memory he is again guil
ty of falsehood. Col. Johnson held tho speech in his
hand and looked into and pretended lo road from it, and
"Plato" was setting but a little way oft’, and saw and
knew the facL
I have selected the most prominent and glowing
falsehoods in "Plato's" letter, pitch a« every man who
wns present, and lias any regard for truth, must admit
to be such. I will now notice the description lie gives
of the remarks made by Mr. Stephens at night, What
were the circumstances ? A crowd, composed of Whigs
and Democrats, serenaded the different candidates who
remained in town after the discussion. Among them
re Cols. Janes and Johnson, both of whom 1 under
stand made speechej. Mr. Stephens waa the last. It
was at a late hour of night, and there were no Ladies
in attendance. It was at a public house, occupied by
Mr. Bryant, and the remark was made in front of the
building to the crowd out iu the street. "Plato" gives
the anecdote told by Mr. Stephens and goes on to say
—“this vulgar remark was made iu the presence of
several respectable ladies." Docs not every one know
that ladies are not in the habit of getting up at a late
hour m the night for the purpose of serenading / If any
ladies overheard the remark, they were not in sight of
the speaker and it certainly was not intended for their
ear. But what does this democratic stickler for i'ecen-
cy do ? He publishes the objectionable anecdote in
the leading organ of Ii is party, which he no doubt con-
aiders the very pattern of decency, to be read by the
wives and daughters of every man who takes the pa
per, and which no doubt occupies a prominent place on
the writer's own d litre table, to be read hy the females
of his own family. Oh! shame! oh decency !
And here l am done with "Plato," and will d striiss
him with one or two friendly admonitions. Von are a
prominent man in your party, and a member of 1 lie
Church- both ought to restrain you Irotn the paths of
falsehood and deception. Purge your lips from false
hood before you commune around the sacramental board
and dare not deal iu Holy things with polluted hand .
If you are to be the scavenger ol the party, and delight
m doing (lie low and dirty work of a faction in and
about Eaionton, shake oil’your disguise and "do not
steal the livery of the court of Heaven to serve the
devil iu." CATO.
THE PER%mSljv'
Mr. Editor I tu prwent at tho burning of the
Penitentiary lut winter, ud witneeeed the entire de-
,traction of all the work.hope and tool., betide, ninny
valuable material, belonging to that inatitution. From
appearance, immediately after the fire, and a know
ledge of the crippled condition of the finance* of
tho inatitution, it could not have been auppaaed that
the damage would be repaired for year*.
You, who are familiar with the facta, may therefore
readily imagine my aurpriac, when, on a recent riait to
that establishmenl, I found new building, erected, on
a plan, which, for beauty, convenience and safety, ie
greatly superior to the old one—the eteam engine re
built nnd nt work in handeomo etyle—a new and fine
assortment of working implement*—a! th* (hope in
complete operation—the wall extended, ao a* lo take in
ground fora tan-yard, the houaea, vale, Ac. for which,
are now ready for business. All this, and more than
could be squeezed into a hurried paragraph, baa been
accomplished by the labor of the convicts, and with
trifling expense to the State, under the practical and
energetic management of the Principal Keeper, A, W.
Redding, Esq—a gentleman, whoae Christian and ex
emplifying life, added to a thorough knowledge of the
details of business render him pre-eminently qualified
for management of tho institution over which he pre
sides, so effectively in both, the departments of busi
ness and morals—and furnishing another striking ex-
emplificationof tho general rule, that for the manage
ment of public concerns, it is always best to select nmn,
who arc prudent and successful in the management of
their own. Every thing about the institution indicates
tho appearance of thrift, and my expectations will be
greatly disappointed if its Principal does not render a
ood account of its operations by the close of the en-
srnng year.A VISITOR.
ruiliw, aoth SEPTEMBER.
Wishing to avoid the possibility sf interfering with
the Sabbath, by the returning home of friends from
abroad, tho Whig Meeting advertised for Saturday, the
21st, will take place on FRIDAY, THE 20th SEP.
TEM HER.
We urge our friends, one and all, Whigs and Dem-
ocrals, to come. A hearty welcome shall be yours.
COMMITTEE OF INVITATION.
Eaionton, Sept. 4, 1844.
JHitrrlrB,
On (tin iruh nit. in Montgomery county, Ala. by the R«v.
■>»>««* Unudwynn, Hnn.Jvi.i«aC. ALroRir.ofl.ngrange.tia.
lo Mra. Sarah P. Unop.Rwoon.of tbo former place.
On the tilth ultimo, nt Greenville, Meritvcthercounty. (7eor.
gin, Marcus Johnston, Esq., (Editor ol the American Dem
ocrat.) to Mine Juverma, eldest daughter of Mr. David C,
Roar of Greenvi lle.
Mhfortum. ni cer come ninety—Our friend, Marcite John-
atnn. Esq., oft lie Macon Democrat, got married and had his
olflro I,unit ill -iiliin n few days. We hope those eevere
' tuients, will cause liim ro think of the error, ol bis ways,
e him abjure Democracy, and become a good Whig, ea
ne intended lie should be.- iVa.hingtou Newt.
Bifb,
In Alliens, (in.on the 18tli instant, Mr.Thomas W. Bax-
TKtl, in the G7lh year ofhis age.
WAREHOUSE AND COMMISSION
BUSINESS.
rT1 HE undnniigneil continue the Commission Business in
X ull its lira tie lies, nt their Fireproof Warehouse on Broad
sheet. Strict personal attention will he given to all husi-
tu-Hs confided to their care. Liberal advances will be made on
Cotton und other produce in store.
Pleasant Stovall, )
(iiu t.Nvii.i.E Simmons, > Compose the firm of
Thomas P. Stovall, ) STOVALL & SIMMONS.
Augusta,Sept. 10, 1844. 50 4t.
in puny
e been one of the
seen nt night iu
vas estimated nt
! hundred Indies
Gr.BRGU, i C’lerk’tiOfflet*,Court
Jasper County. 5 of Ordinary.
W/HEUKAS Lewis L. Lane and William M. John
> V stun apply to .no for letters of Administration de bonis
non, with tin* will annexed, on the estate of Nathan John
ston. Intc of snid county, deceased :
Then" nre.ihercforc, to cite und admonish all nnd singular,
the kindred mid creditorn of said deceased, to he and nppem
at m\ nftit’c, in Mooticcllo, within the time prescribed by law,
nnd lib’ lln’ir objections, (ifany they have,) why snid letters
id' iidiiiini*trntion should not he granted nt tho next November
To Hu of llm Court.
Given itnilcr my hand, at office, in Monlicello, this 4th
September, 1344.
5" 5t 8AMT, I). VARNER, Clerk.
Tfi'lfair October Sheriffs Sole.
Vy I LI. be sold on the first Tuesday in OCTOBER next, nt
’ ’ tin* Coiiri hoii.se door in the town of Jacksonville, *JV|
fiti mutiny, within tho legal hours ol'sule, tho followiug pro;*
el t v, to u it:
/>!•« ii'Tro giil named Jane, levied on ns the property t l
I. Wells, to satisfy ii fi. fit. in favor of tho Centr: l
Bunk of Georgia, vs said \Vulln. Terms cash.
WILLIAM ELLIS, Sheriff.
Aitgnsi 28, 1841 50
Telfair November Sheriff’* Sale.
%\t ILL he sold on the first Tuesday in November next, !v
, . tlio Conrt-houso door in iho town.of Jncksonviil- .
Telliiir county, within thu legal liouro ofsalo, the followi.#.
property, to wit:
Lot ot land No. 185, in the seventh District of origimil|\
Wilkinson, now Telfair comity, levied on ns the property • i
Wnsliimrton lingers, to satisfy a fi fu in favor of D. MeMi.
Inn nnd L. Gnlhrnth vs snid Rogers.
Levy made und returned to mo hvconstable.
arch’d McDuffie,n®pt.sh*nA.
Sept. 2,1344.
. KxcciiloiV Sale.
A GRLLARLY to no order of the Inferior Court of \N i
Z V kinsoii comity, whilu silting for ordiuury purposes, «
he sold lie foie the Court-house door in the town of Irwinim
on tin* litst Tm-sduy iu November.next, the liinil belonging ■
dm estate of Richard Whitaker, late of said county, decern
ed. Terms ramie kuowiton the dnv.
A VI'DANIEL WHITAKER,?!- r
III DSON WHITAKER, \ Lxecutor t .
Wilkinson comity, Sept. 2,1811. 50
i on the estate of A^lLert Joues, lai
■tl and <
hand i
•.Ci”
rHnid letters should not he grun;
office, this6th 8ept. 1844.
WM. B. CARTER, c. c n
HAMILTON, HARDEMAN & CO.
wo.!, CONTINUE TIIE |
' England and France.—Col. NVrbb, editor of the
New York Courier and Enqu rer, who came passenger
I in the Hibernia, enters into some speculations as tu
the probabilities of a war between England and France
• will certainly take place within a vi*rv, short period—
: ostensibly in consequence of tho Tahiti affair, but in
] point (if fact) because it is deemed necessary by tue
* other powers to chock French conquests in the Modi-
tertnnenn, and under conviction that it will be the
i nerns of arreslinp a general war on the demise of
l touis l'hillippo. He thinks the great powers of Eu
rope are all disposed to have "young France" sound,
ly thrashed, and will, if necessary, lend a helping
h<ui 4.
| A word of Advice to Husbands.—Love so that
! you may ho feared ; rule so that you may ho honored ;
' be not diffident, lest you teach iter to abuso you. If
you see a fault, let your love h de it ; if site continue
| iu it, let your wisdom reprove it; reprove Her tk>t open
ly lest site grow bold ; rebuke her not tauntingly, lest
tow spiteful ; pr.iciano not In
jrrow
FACTORAGE & COMMISSION BUSK
in tins city, nnd wiU hr hitherto devote their personal in
linn lo tin* Mile of Cotton, filling iff orders, unit receiving
Torn nrdiiitf of gnodu w tlh desputfah.
EVE It A It I) HAMILTON, )
THOMAS IIA It DEM AN, > Copartners•
A MILTON, >
"*** 41 6»>*
(Ml A It EES K. 11/
[for TIIE GEORGIA JOURNAL.]
Da ii lon kg a, Aug. 2yil), 1914.
On tho 20th of August tlie citizens of Lumpkin and
tho adioming counties were invited by bo'h political
parties to a Harbocuo and political discussion. At half 1
after one o'clock, dinner was announced. It was serv
ed up in superior style half a mile distant from the vil- |
lage, near a spring shaded by a tall y< ung a»h. (Had
Mr. Kendall been ptesem, he would have thought *
it ominous.) Dinner being despatched, Messrs. E’l). .
Wingfield and A. 8. Ruth eh for j>, Presidents of the
day, invited the {Speakers, and distinguished strangers,
upon the Rostrum,,(which wns erected near the table.) t
The debate was commenced by our own mountain boy, ^
J. W. 11. Underwood, thu standard hearer lor the Sixth I GLoRgi a, M’lifaiam County,
Congressional District, who proclaimed in an eloquent • I1EKEAS Bushrud W. Sanford applies fbr Irlb
and masterly style the great Whig diet lilies, ah y dis- ; Administration
tinguishmg them from the gross perversions, miserable
imaroprokiLUitationi’, mistifirations and political humbugs
of the self-styled democracy, in a speech mi I rcibie
and lucid, that I know not which most to admire ins
oratory or his [reasoning. lie was withering,y severe
in his exposition of Air. Cobb's famous British vote,
which, thus explained, must nnd shoul.i operate greatly
to Mr. Cobb’s Joss in the approaching election. The
speakers being limited to an hour, Mr. Underwood clos
ed amid loud huzzas lor the mountain favorite.
Dr. Daniel, formerly of Chatham, now the Demo,
cratic champion of Hail county, then rose, and from Ins
exordium, gave fair promise, but soon, as though con
scious oi the weakness of h.s cause, of wli.cli the loud
cheering for Underwood still reminded him, he baulk
ed, lost his notes, worried out his hour, and closed a
complete failure. His discomforture was not a little
increased, when he heard from every quarter, repeated
calls tor {Stephens, Stephens ! and he found tho ( lute
logic* cutting irony, and killing sarcasm ol the John
Randolph o! Georgia was upon intii as the hand of the
butcher upon his victim. Mr. Stephens handled the
Democracy with his accustomed ability and acrimony,
occasionally dandling the Doctor and Ins butter-milk
speech to an amused crowd. To the great relief ol tho
Doctor and his Democratic friend*, Mr. {Stephens was
notified that fits hour had expired.
Mr. Conn, the Democratic candidate for Congress
of the D,strict, then ruse, and lor a while amused the
crowd with a pleasant strain of anecdote and good
humor, seeking rather to wm votes by pleasantry than
sound logic, making up in roar and loam, the want of
argument. Through sympathy for the great Doctor Dan
iel, he was indue d to make some remaiks to Mr. Sir.
pltens, to winch .Mr. Stephens replied in one of h s
most brilliant efforts, surpassing even himself—fust,
pleasantly turning all Mr. Cobh's hall told anecdo'e
against himself—then going into a dose historical ex
amination of thu Whig measures, he showed them to
be no new born issues ; gotten up to dee.c.ve tho popu
lace, or for Dr ea. dent making, hut questions ol vital
importance, w Inch have excited the attention and ac
tion of the American people almost from the very lor.
mat ion of the Government, and winch have hail the
sanction of the ablest ami purest of Iter sages and p,i.
trioto, from Washington, Mad,son, Ji fli'ison, Mmiruo
and down to Gen. Jackson. (Notwithstanding some ef
fort to distract attention ami draw off a pornou of Iho
Democrats, to his praise, be it said, M, j. iLbbcrts ohjec-
ed, and called to them to stay and hear him out.) .Mr.
Stephens chained the attention ol an admiring audience
til) night fall, when Col. Rutherford gavonotice that the
discus/ion would be resumed after supper in ll;e ( '< nr'
house when the gallant Gen* Wofford, the Demo,.Item s
uf Habersham, mounted the rostrum, and would not speak
until Mr. Stephens, for whom Iu.' had in souk a severe
castigation, was seated by his side. O i, vanity ! vatu-
nah, 3rd July, 1844.
HO VV AIC D A III T 111; It F OH J.'
l OJUIISNIOIt! MERCHANTS,
A|.nlnclilcolu, rtf’
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, will civ
Apnlnctiicoin, ih. ,
iriM'rsoiiul niipniion (o .11 hn.inukv.
T. II.IIOWAItl),
A. 8. RUTHERFORD.
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tli. v 88,1844.
COMMISSION
MERCHANTS,
sa VANN AH, GEO.
J. W. UABUN,
Ii. i,. FULTON.
June 25,1844. fiindtlsn i-
WARE-HOUSE AND COMMISSION
BUSINESS,
sj* prow spiteful ; pr.wlaim not hor beauty lest sbo i nt'acl; Stephens ! H"a<!er, you know
prow proud; boast not ut her w,s.!om lest you be thought hu " : ‘ s l,s " ,i “>’• nnlJ ,n - v W' r /" cx'rau-u-d. I w.ll
4ooli.li; let her not see your imperfetion, lest she dis. 1101 “'“'“'l" R «' 'he l»,hcr„us «*>,*
dain you; profane not her ours with loose commuutca- _ •* VIoJIUll.
lions, lest you defile the sanctity of her uvuletly, An
understanding husband will make a discreet wife, and
jdic will make a happy husband.
IETTIio {Sheriff «»f Albany county, N. V.« was tarred
^vnd leathered by "00 Indians," recently. Hu was in
Hit* discharge of official duty when the outrage was
fi-ominiited.
Genkhoi s Sympathy. —It scums from an account
iti the French newspapers thut the interest upon
Lows I'hi'dipe’s fortune is only 05 francs n minute.
It is suit! that when Rothschild rend this, lie wns so
moved that lie actually shed tears, “us he nevor
could liuvo believed thero w as such destitution in
the world."—jY. V. Sun,
, AUGUSTA* ©A-
M P. STOVALL, (lute of the firm of Stovall. 8in i
• & Co..) would re^prctftilly inform his frirnds .
ildir zeuerotly. lliut lie lias taken the commodious 1- t
.'HOOF \\ Alt'F.-HOUSK known as “Cummin*V' ai •«
mil I v occupied by Messrs. Hus tin &. Walker, which, Ii *
stHTtfi on three sides ii ut J a large vacunt lot un the four
not hiiipitted for Hnl'ety and convenience by any in thorn
ilc will devote hi- strict personal attention to the inn-
ofhis patioiM, in lira sale ami storage of cotton, nr any • ■
Iifotlni - w ji'o whit ll lie may he favored; to the pure haw,
fm wuiiliog ot pi,o«i*, mid die t'ommission Business tew t
mi l iiu-tH from many years t xperience in the business,i .
e ive a fur -hare ofenirunafr.
I! ih ( Urges will l»t» n« moderate na tboae of other aim
e-tiil.lisliiNents in the city.
('.i «h advances will ho made, when required, on prod •
store. 4tt 3t 8cpt. 3, Ihl
JOHN L. STEPHENS,
ATTORNEY AT LAW.
Iliimiltoi., IIiirrla County, Geo,
. Mth 184.3. T SA