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/ % ■a “THE UNION or THE STATES, AND THE SOVKHJ.II.NTY THE STATES.” imTiii r—i'ir~ BY VAN NESS, BETHUNE *. CLINE. COLUMBUS. GEORGIA, SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 18U2; tea-ts!•_» FIFTH VOLUW^-fOJMBEa ML THE EKQITIREII IS published weekly, A t three dollars per annum, payable in ad vance: or four dollars if not paid for before the end of the year. Advkrtihksen re will be inierted at the rates of seventy-five tads per hundred words for the first insertion, and fiflu unis for each week s continuance, in all advertisements, the words that do not amount to an even hundred, will be considered as an hundred, and charged aa such. When the numjierof insertions of .an advertise ment is not specified, it will be continued until ibrbid, and charged accordingly, a Sheriffs’ and other Officers’ advertisements in serted at customary rates. Litters to the Editors on bnsinoss must be '.post-paid,- and in all cases where it is not done, ‘the postage will be charged to the writer. SALES OF LAND, by Administrators. Eie- outora hr Guardians, are required by law to be ."told on file first Tuesday in the month, botween the hours often in the forenoon and three in the afternoon, at the court-house in the county in Which the property is situate. Notice of these are to be given in a public gazette SIXTY DAY S previous to The day of sale. SALES OF NEGROES must be at public auction, an the first Tuesday of the month, be tween the usual hours of sale, at the place of public sales in the county where the Letters Tes tamentary, of Administration or Guardianship, may have been granted, first giving S1XTV DAYS- notice thereof, in one of the public ga zettes of this state, and at the door of the court house where such sales are to be held. Notice for the eule of Personal Property must ha given in like manner for FORTY DAYS previous to the day of sale. Notice to the debtors and creditors of an Estate mast bo published FORTY DAY’S■ Notice that application will be made to the 4?ourt of Ordinary for LEAVF. TO SELL LAND, must be published FOUR MONTHS. Notice for LEAVE TO SELL NEGROES must be published for F-OUR MONTHS, be fore any order absolute shall be made thereon by tho Court. . COLUMBUS HAT STORE. M. M M. NOURSE & CLARK H AVE received from the Factory by the 'ate arrivals, , Hats of the latest fashions, —CONSISTING OF — "Black, White and Drab Rocky Mown- tain Beaver and Otter hats, 0/ a very superior quality, making their, assort meat extensive and complete. —ALSO— CAPS, Consisting of Seal- Leather, Cninclulla, Circas- ' sum and Children's fancy silk. READY-MADE CLOTHING EF Cash paid for Hatting Furs. Feb 17—40—tf (KrtriHis. T HE Subscribers have just received and of fer for sale, upon accommodating terms, the following articles: 4 4A4AAA bushels ground Alum Salt, ,UUv 20,000 lbs. Swedes Iron, 1,000 lbs. Cast Steel: 1,000 lbs. German, do. 1,000 lbs. Sheet Iron, SOO Russia Sheet Iron . 1,000 Hoop Iron, 200 bbls. New Orleans Sugar, 8 hbds. St. Croix do. JbO bags Green Coffee, . 10 bags Java da. 40 bbls. best Flour, 60 boxes Soap, 24 doz. Lemon Syrup, 6 doz. Wine Bitters, 400 lbs. soil shelled Almondd, B0 kegs Dupont's Powder, 20 kegs common do. 250 kegs Nails, assorted sizes, 120 bbls. Molasses, 8 bbls. Loaf Sugar, 40 boxes Sperm Candles, 15 bbls Northern Rum, 20 bbls. Mackerel, 350 pieces best Kentucky Bagging, 125 coils Ropo, 20,000 His. Bacon. Together with divers other at tides, consti tuting a fall assortment of Groceries SMITH A MORGAN. Mnv 3—51—tf WXVX. ?. KALONE, H AS taken tlie atom neJfel door to Smith &. Morgan, second from L J- Davies & Co. corner of Broad and Randolph street?*, where he has just received (eight days from New Oileans) a general assort meut of GROCERIES* 100 bbls Sugar, 50 bugs Coffee, 300 sacks Salt, 100 pieces cotton Bagging, 50 coils Rope, 50 b')|» YVhisltey. 20 do. Northern Gin, 20 do. P. Rum, GO do. Molasses, 10 do. old Monongahaln Whiskey, 1 pipe Cognise Brandy, l.dn. Holland Gin. 30’bbls. Muckerel. No. 3, 10 do. do No. 1. 20 do. superfine Flour 75 casks Nails, 12,000 lbs. Bacon, Teneriffo Wine, Malaga do. Muscat do. Claret do. Cordials, Luinon Syrup, Raisins, Soap, loaf Sugar, Rico, sporm Candles, Tobacco, With many other articles in his lino, which will be sold on accommodating terms. Columbus, June 9—4—if I were indisponaible that such u step should TO THE PUBLIC# | be. taken, in order that the people tiiiglit Fe«.o\v-Citki:ns:— For tfce last throe be relieved in every contingency (Vom the months, my numo has been before the ! burthen of choosing their own servants, public as a candidate to represent ibis I can see no absolute nefcessitb that such State in Cougress. During that time, 1 committee should liavb been selocted ex- • have not learned that any objections j clnsively from tho caucus itself. Was it that my quaiifl'cations aVe irtferior to tho« however, will bo fully developed by the course its authors and’ friends may pursoe towardme, Ifthey shall oppose my elec- ' ,t|on from ah .honest belief that I am not morally or intellectually qualified to fill the station for which I am-o candidate, or LAW BOOKS, SEW AND IN QUOD ORDER. W ILL be sold at Public Auction, on Monday Gill August, at the Columbus Auction Room, the following new Law Books, fciulo to commence at 7 o’clock, evening. Chitty’s Criminal Law, Phillips’ Speeches 3 vols. Jones on Bailment Pleading, 3 vs. Field’s Blackstono Dbrnlord A East's Re* Holt on Libel ports, 4 vols. Law of Lien Condensed Reports S. Perkins on Conveyan- Court of U. States, cing Peters’condensed Rep. Joffevson’s Manual *J vols. • Christian’s Blackstone, Taunton’s RejJ. 4 vols. 4 vols. Walker's Rep- 4 vols. Burlamnque, 2 vols. Starkie’s Rep. 2 vols. Laws of Georgia A' . Dallaa’ Ri p. 4 vols. forco Bay’s Rep. 2 vols. Roberts on Frauds Washington's Rep. 2 v. Law of Pulchts Livingston's Rep l.awof Infancy Saunders on Pleading Manning’s Digest and Evidence,2 vols. Sugden on Powers Pothier on Obligations. Hall’s digested Inti*’9 2 vols. Oliver’s Precedents Cruise on Real Proper- Crown CitcuitCoinpa- ty, 4 vols. tiion ■ Hoffman’s Chancery, 2 Church’s Digest, 2 vols. vols. Moore Index, 2 vols. Ingcnoil's Abiidgem't. Kent’s Commentaries, Huwkin’s Pleas of tho 4 vols. [4vols ; Crown, 2 vols. Arclibold’e Blackstone. Blackstone’s Comment ‘ Practice, taries, 2 vols “ Appendix, Sugden’s Treatise " and Chriet- Cotnyn on Contracts Ian’s Blackstone, 4 vis Hoffman’s Cases Powell on Mortgages Woodfull’s Landlord *. ltouer on Properly. 2 vis Tenant, Hall’s Law Journal.&vls Powell on Devises Campbell’s Nisi Prius, 4 Virginia Cases vols. Marhts qn Bills Knot all sold the first evening, the salo will he continued on the next. July 20. E. 9. NORTON. Aue r have been urged against me on the score ! impossible to find, out of tho limits of of my political principles. Indeed, I their own bod^, any qualified for the im- may venture to Say, that my political character has hefen so distinctly marked, dotffi Mfl J. S. SMITH & Co. NEXT POOH TO THE COLUMBUS BANK, Have received a handsome assortment of STTMXCEH CLOTHING, CONSISTING OK Black Bombszino COATS and CCATFS-S, Do. Circassian do. do. Brown and Green Merino Circassian do. Cisinett Frock and Dress do. Black lasting do. do. do, ROUND JACKETS. Black Bombazine Round Jackets, Brown Linen and Cotton do. Do. Striped do. *• ' VESTS. Wliito nnd figured Mnnailles Voslts, Do. do. Valoncia do. Plain do. Silk do. Do. do. Velvet do. Do. do. SwaiiHdowndo. PANTALOONS. Black Bombazine and Lasting Pantaloons, Do. Circassian do. Brown ami black Broehillns do. White and brown Linen Drilling, do. Do. Cotton dm l>rah Merino Casimcre Prints, N Do. Roan do. do. Cord and Ruasiu Duck do. Fustian , do. Linen Shirts wtth Rufiles, White do. Brown do. Linen und Cotton Draws, Negro Clothing. AH of which they offer for salo at low prices. Columbus, April 14—48—tf NEWSUPPLL GROCERIES AT APALACHICOLA. T HE subscriber 1ms just received perHchoon- ers Mery, Hannah and Elizabeth, and Kmc* line, from New Orleans, the following groceries: liO.OOO fba. Bacon, f>0 barrels Pork, 50 do Whiskey, L*> hhds. prime New Orleans Sugar, 30 bbls. Kurn, 150 casks Nails, (assorted,) 50 bbls. Flour,. 100 coils bail Rope, 100 pieces Kentucky Bagging, 30 coils Manilla and tarred Rope. 0 pipes Cognac Brandy und Ilollta'j Gin, - 50 bags prime Huvanna Coffee, S5/K10 best llavanna Sugars. The above, together with his stock on hAnd is the best assortment ever offered in this market, all of which will be-sold low for cash or approv'd paper. C. E NORTON. Apalachicola, May 10—1——tf ON CONSIGNMENT, AND FOK SALE by SHORTER, TARVER & C<>. <5 pieces Circassians; 3 “ Superfine Bombazotts, assorted; 82 “ Flncy Prints, do. 63 “ Plaid and Striped Domestics; 3 “ Negro Cloth (woollen;) 7 “ Sattiiiett; 3 “ Fustiaus; 32 doz. blue, purple and red Plaid Hdkfs. 1 10 12 do. Frouclt ISritannias do, 2 6-12 Britannias do. 24 Lunthur Caps, 1 ps. 6 4.Tahiti Diaper, 4 11-12 doz. Pocket Books; 2 ps. sup. black Crape; 6 “ Swiss Book Muslin; 2 “ Tambour’d Book do. 7 “ “ Lono duu 2 “ superfine Merino Cloth; 4 superfine Green Table Covers; 5 do. blue do. 3 ps. Velveteens; 19 Coverlets; 1 doz. Cambric Hdkfs. 2 “ black silk Glovos; 13-12 do. white do. GROCERIES. 20 bbls. Prime Pork; 9 “ Mackerel No. 3; 4 “ do. No. 1; 1 pipe American Brandy; 4 qt. casks Malaga Wine; 2 do. Tf-nnfifle do. 1 Indian bbl. Muscat Wine; 10 bbls. New Oilcans Rum; 5 “ Loaf Sugar; 9 kegs Tobacco; 6 boxes Champaignc; 20 “ Raisins; 6 baskets Sweet Oil; 20 boxes Cider; 8 “ Segars, first quality.; 5 “ Sperm Candles; 12 “ Smoked Herring, 10 hags Codec. All of which articles will bo sold by whole sale and on accommodating terms. Mer chants front tltu country would do well to call and examine for themselves. June 8—4—if NEW STORE. J. 8. SMITH & €>■ H A VF. commenced business in this place,and taken the Story next dojr to tho Columbus Bank, find offer foi sale a handsome assortment of XS*y-Goods, Clothings HsitS) &c« AMONG WHICH ARE THE FOLLOWING! Rich Prints, French Drilling Foulard Muslins, London do. White do. White silk Pongee Irish Linens and Lawns lldkfn. White Cambric Linen Fig’d do. do. Hdltfs. Gentlemen^ white and Bordered dd. tig’d Cravats Berago Shawls Marble half Hose Crape Scarfs White do. dor Do. Shawl9 LambsWooldo. White and black Laco Clark’s Spool Cotton Veils Pins and Needles Green Gauze do. Patent Thread Black Italian and Gros Shoe do. de Nap Silks Cotton and silkUmbfrbl- Fig’d changeable* do. las Ital. and Canton Crapes Bonnet Wire and Reeds Bl’k fig’d Crape Robes Osnitburghg, Fustians Ginghams Bed Ticks Furniture Prints Brown 3*4 Homespun Ladies white silk clock’d “ 4-4 do If 030 Check’d do; Cotton do. do. Carpeting Rugs Shell, tuck and tido Green Table Covers Combs and stamped Baize Brazilian do. Dunstable Bonnets Binding, &c. 1 case fine Leghorns, Sec. READ!-MADE CLOTHING HATS) Aa we intend selling for ensb, purchasers will find oar prices low. J. 8 SMITH A Co. Columbus, April 6—47—tf and my attachment find fidelity to the re publican party of litis State, so well known as to defy misrepresentation. From pri vate souiccs, however, I have ascertained that'by some individuals it has been urged against me in a tone of reproach, that my name has not been presented to the people, tinough the medium of the- bit/ Caucus. Holding the jirnreedings of th« body to be h lliir subject of exantitm- tic t, 1 propose to offer such comments in relation to them, ns scent to me to be foun- di d in truth. I shall avail ntysell of this pi ivilege, however, only so fat as its oxer- ci e is rendered necessary to vindicate my- sdf from unjust censure. With the inde pendent and considerate ponion of the public, I have no fears that the want of tlin qualifying mark anti brand of the cau cus will at all affect my interest ; but as the e may possibly be some, tvlm, ming ling in their politics, oiltet considerations than the public good, would give to the matter a factitious importance, in order (hut it may bo Urged ngaihst’the with uii- dtte fotce, 1 invite my fellow-citizens to go along with me in a few observations, by which I hope to expose the imjioieiicy of tile objection, and disabuse sitcll as may wrongly Suppose mo Capable ol standing in the way of the best interests of my country, or of the party to which 1 am attached. With regard to the policy of holding caucuses, the people of this State are di vided in opinion. It is not known that n majority of the party with whom I act would he willing to adopt tile system, even under its least exceptionable organi zation. But confident l am lltut the most of those-who woidcbbe in favor of a caucus in which the whole party would be fairly represented, ure not disposed to submit to ilte decisions of ono, wholly self-eonstitu- p <]—in which the wishes of a considera ble portion of the party cun never’he made known—whose proceedings are based upon no delegated authority—whose own will is iis only law, and which speaks not the language of the party, but its own. Such was the character of the legislative caucus held last winter at Miiledgeville. As it was dentiluto of every attribute ii|ion which a claim to obedience'could he founded, it is cluar that I have violated no duty, and abandoned no principle of re|>ublicunism, in not bowing to what, in one point of view, may be called its dic tation. It cannot be contested that it Was deficient in two of tho essential principles of freedom and justice—authority from the party, and equality of representation. 1 have nut heard'that any of its members half, received instructions from their con stituents to hold such meeting; and even if they Inid been so instructed, the insur mountable objection Would still remain, that tho representation of tho party w,ts partial and unequal. That portion of it onlv could have a voice who had been able >y. _ _ portunt trust? And if not, upon what principle was tho exclusion placer) ? This circumstance may probably excite surprise in the minds of some, but cannot in those who have reflected upon the tendency of nil power, whether legal or usurped, to prolong its duration and enlarge its bounds. Tlie a|it)logy for the whole proceeding is tho conrontrution of party force; but if it is ndmissnblo to accomplish this end without regard to principle, it can be ef fected more prontjttly and efficiently by making tho voice of one man supreme in stead nf seven. Why then not have n single dictatorship ? I make no argument on the ground of the liability of small bo dies, to the influences of flattery, partiali ty. corruption and ambition, for this con sideration naturally suggests itself to every mind. Indeed, the doctrine that the members of tho Legislature may first tts- sunto to themselves und afterwards trans fer to a few individuals of their own selec tion, the exclusive control in our Con- gressinual elections, is top absurd and heretical;—too much at war with tho nature of our Government and destructive of those sacred principles of freedom which wo all hold to be tree, and by which we ure willing to be governed,—to require any refutation by argument or exposure by ridicule, It is radically nnd self-evidently wrong, and the people. cannot fail to see and feel it to be so. Who that have the least sjiark of independence or love .of liberty, are prepared to surrender, the tight of self government to seven men, {uuy to four, foru majority of the commit tee must rule,) and those men not chosen by the public voice ? And vet are not the people invited to make this surrender, wlton they arc advised to vote against their own wishes and convictions, to sijit tho views of tho Committee of seven? Ami how much more insulting would such advice become if it should have the gen tle accompanimentof denunciation against tho refractory who may not accept the counsel I Tho intelligence of tho peo|)lo is certainly much underrated bv the advo cates of this principle. The plainest minds in the community cannot fitil to perceive very clearly, that if I ant to bo rejected in the rnmii.g elnclion merely be cause these seven geullemen lou'e not re commended me, it will bo their voice a- lone that will coutrol the election. And suppose that' the pftojiln prefer me to some on tho present ticket, but for fear of the displeasure of the committee or denuncia tion of tho caucus, I should decline being a candidate—would it not bo manifest to all, that it wonld be tbo terrSr of their as- sumnd power, instead of the voice of the peopie that would prevail ? I design no personal disrespect to the gentlemen of tho committeo in questioning thoir authority to govern. I know them to be nieu of intelligcncu and probity; but considera tions of private esteem can novel 1 recon cile mo to a dangerous precedent. To no seven individuals, however gifted irt of each of tho Caucus nominees, I wljl have no right t» contpltfin of the prefer ence given to the latter, however much J might regret the existence of opinions un* favorable to me. But if they assail mb upon the ground, that 1 have disobeyed the declared will of tho • Caucus, then it will be manifest, tlmt the mild appellative, "recommendation,” was adopted only to conciliate public favor, when the act, to which it la applied, Was in fact designed to have the force and effect of a Papal bull, and for disobedience to which, polit ical excommunication should be the pen alty. But among the enlightened citi zens of Goorgia, the thunders of a self- constituted caucus, will his as little heeded as the thunders of the Pope', What degree of rbspett is du.e to suclt a tribunal, and how far the people are bound by its mandate, are enquiries which naturally present themselves. To me it appears,,thtlt inasmuch us the power Un der which tho mefnbers of thnt body act ed, wits an assumed oho entirely, they cannot claim fbr tlifllr proceedings, tho bindingcflicacy of a statutary enactment. They are fairly entitled to that regard on ly, which arses out of thoir separate mid Individual characters. Being all inlotli- gem and patriotic, their Opinions must ne cessarily have much weight; but the peo ple can bo under lie Obligation to receiv'd these opinions as luw, min conform there! to, in opposition to lliolr judgement, and conviction of what fi tltb belter policy of the country Let th’o Acts of such a body be recognized as obligatory, and the peo ple are at once effectually disfranchised- Instead of choosing their ,own members to Congress, tire choice Will be made by such |tersons, as may have tho boldness to arrogate the power to themselves. I know very well,that any individuals hava a right to organize themselves into a dub, nnd dubbing or dignifying it with whatev er name they please, may present candi dates to the consideration of the public;' and throw the full weight of their separate and associated character into tho scalo of their selocted favorites; but when they nttempi to give to' thoir proceedings the stamp of authority, end to threaten pun ishment to tlioso who may not think and act as they direct, then do they assume tlto insulting attitude of dictators, and justly forfeit, by such effort at usurpations all tho respect to which they might Other wise bo entitled. And 1 would ask,‘what greater right to dictate can one unauthor ized body have, than another? If ono sot of men, acting without authority, claim the privilege of putting up or pull'iug to send to the legislature, representatives j mind and devoted to thoir country; would of their own political’faith. All others' I be willing to yield tbo exclusive direC SHORTER, TARVER & O H AVE received by the lute arrivals the fol lowing-goods on consignment, which they offer on fuvoruble terms. 55 barrels choice Cider, 39 boxes Newark pippin do 70 butrcls Cincinnati Whiskey, CO barrels N. Orleans Molasses, 12 lihds. Bacon, 20 hurrols pickled Pork, 10 drams Figs, l) boxes Havannab Segars, Del Pino oelebrated manufacture, 50 boxes Virginia and N. Carolina Tobacco, 5 quarter casks Mulmsoy Wioe, 150 sacks Salt. 20 cases Lemon Syrup and I.imc Juice, 30 barrel. Sugar. Barrels Irish Potatoes, 20 sacks primo green Coffee, 5 barrels gennino Monongahela Whiskey, 12 patent barshoar Ploughs, made by E. Parsons, Enfield, Connecticut, Cognan Brandy, together with a variety of other articles. May 19—1 Simuij 4£ootf». POWERS & SAFE W A RE now opening thoir assortment of Goods for the Spring nnd Summer, consisting of gaper blue, black and brown Cloths, Linens, Feinted Musins, Calicoes, Ginghams, Bilks, Fancy Shawls and Scarfs, Ribbons, Bead Bags, Gloves, Ac. Also, Erroinctts, Yellow Nankeens Black Prinoetta, French Linens and Drillings, Ac. Tor gentlemen’s wear. Black and Drub Beaver Hats, superiot quality. Ready-made Clothing. C/jJnfjiUap, Marc]? 8.-43 G. IV. DILLINGHAM, HAS FOR SALE BARRELS primo pickled Pork, put JL r up under inspection at Ciociunaii, 20,000 lb a. Bacon. 50 hbL. Mackerel, 100 do New Orleans Molasses, 50 do Western Whi H k«y t * 200 do Now Orleans, Sugar, 50 do low priced Sugar, 200 Liverpool ground and Turk's Inl and Salt, 150 boltn Brown's celebrated Kentucky cot* ton Bagging, 100 aides upper Leather, 3.000 Iba. sole Leather, 80 coils bale Kope, 5.000 lbs. blue grit Grindstone*. May ID—1 , - NOURSE & CEARK have Jusr received ah assortment of WHITE BEAVER HATS, A splendid article. ALSO,-SUMMER CLOTHING May 14—62—tf E. WELLS & Co. H AVF. just received at the sign of the Gilt Boot, 4 doz. fine CALFSKINS. ALSO, Lining Shins, Binding, Sfc. Jane 28—7—tf INSURANCE. T HE Augusta Insurance and Rankin" Com pany will insure jproduce and merchandise against the danger, of River Navigation on good steamboats and other rivet ctnft, and upon good vessels front Apalachicola to New Orleans or the Atlantic cities. They will also lake fire risks upon buildings, merchandise and produce. GKO. W DILLINGHAM, Agent. Nov 5—25—tf HOMESPUNS ■ and colors, just r G W DILLINGHAM-. ^j^F various kinds_and_ colors, just received by Juno 51—fie-ff TO POST-MASTERS. T HE Subscriber has just received an nssnrt were excluded. Who, for example, rep- esented the Troup parly of Jones'coun ty ? No one. Though numerous nnd cspectnble, they had no agency in form ing the ticket r.ow before the public, and of consequence cun be under no obligation lion of our congressional elections. Those down whomsoever they please, may hot another as rightfully do the same? Why should tho decree of fhe late Caucus bo niore obligatory than the decree of any othor caucus of equal respectability?-^ Tho Commentetneni at Athens is high at hand, wltoro will be assembled, from various sections of tho State, men of tho first order of talents and integrity; uhd suppose they were to erect themselves in to a nominating tribunal, and present o Cohgrcasibmrt ticket, different front tho onb helbfe tho publicf which of the two Caucuses shall be obeyed, the one at . . . . ....... J* who claim this high privilege for the pre-1 Miiledgeville, or tho ono nt Athens? I sent committee, may wear, uneitvied by ! would answer, neither. Doubtless one me, all the honors which tuny be reaped front it in the ensuing contest. If my political bark cannot sail upon tho sea of to receive it ngainst their will. This is correct principles, lej it founder—it shall the condition of every county, situated | never float Upon tho waves of triumphant as Jones county was, in respect to tho par-! error. ly character of its representation in tho | I have applied the term dictation to legislature. And becausu tito members of j the proceedings of the caucus. I do not tho party residing in such counties, were i intend thereby to impugn tho motives of unahto to elect delegates of thoir own [ the individuals of Whom it was composed, creed, shall they therefore he disfranchi-! I frankly admit that they were a patriotic sed? shall they bo cut off from all parlici pation in discussing and deciding the int- Doriunt question, who shall represent the State upon the floor of Congress? Jus tice would answer, no. Yet such are the principles upon which that caucus was tiased, whose decrees are to be obligatory and h<u to lie questioned or reversed by the high tiibuuul of the people! But there is unothet feature of that eau- body ot men who were aiming to advance the interests of their party and country. But if it was intended by them that their proceedings should have such force and obligation as to mnke it censurable fur any one, not included in their ticket, to present himself to his independent fellow citizens, for their free and unbiassed suf frages, then the term dictation, however unpalatable it ntay he, is of all others tho cus worthy of special notice. Not cun-' most characteristic of the movement. It tent with enjoying Its high privileges du-1 is dictation, because the persons who con- rihg its own existence, it must bequeath stituted the caucus were hever clothed its powers to others. Having settled down j with any authority, either express or im- upon their ticket, tho thought struck them, j plied, from the great body of the Troup that vacancies might possibly occur; and j party (of which they were but a small frac- that it was also probable tbo Slate would | lion) to form a congressional tickot at all, become entitled to additional members by j much less to form One that should bo on- an act of the present Congress. In either | duad with' such destructive energy, ns to event how shall the selections be made ? j bring down withering denunciations upon Bv a majority of the parly ? No. A spo j tlie head, and a cureless blight upon tho July fame of any one who should have the ama zing temerity to seek favor nf his fellow citizens in despite of the promulgated fiat. But It may be said that the nomination was intended to be only anauthomtive'Vccorn- mtndation” in favor of the selected indi viduals. If this be true, then the right of every man in the community to be gov erned by it or uol, according to his own volition, remains wholly unrestricted; and not the slightest reproach can attach ei ther to the voter who may bestow his suffrage, or to the candidate who may - - —- rr seek it in disregard of tho recoinmcuda Bro'ad sirett. ^ such committee. If howover, it really tion. Tbo true character of tho me;txaro» rial committee iimsl be appointed to suit the case. Accotdingly seven geullemen of their own body were singled out, and invested with full authority to make all the necessary appointments. To their labors the public are indebted fot a portion of the tickot now before thorn, and 1 pre sume they still hold themselves in readi ness to mnkn further selections in the event of the death or withdrawal of any of tlie present candidates. Believing in the doctrine that the people ate competent to think and act for themselves, I can per S rnent of I’apcr, Twine, itc. oxnressly for ■ r i ’ ,r Post-Office use. F £. S, NORTON’/ ceive no necessity for the appointment of would have quite as good a claim upon tho absolute obedienco of their party as tho other; but thd claim itself Would bo ud outrage upon tbo understanding ot tho people, nn insult to their independence, and An unwarrantable Invasion of tho elec tive privilege. The proceedings of each would bo entitled fairly to that respect ful consideration which is due to recom mendations emanating from gi ntlemen of unblemished character and undoubted patriotism; but all beyond this would bo arropnneo and presumption and the modi insufferable dictation. Any attempt to rule without authority, and by the terror of usurped power, to oxtort homage and enforce unwilling obedience, would be a violation of tire spirit of our government —an uncioachmem dfton the principles of our free institutions, which ought to l>e mot by tlie people with prompt and indig nant repulsion. It fails not within the scopo of a short address like this, to discuss the policy of ihe Caucus system. Much might be said both for nnd against it. When based up on proper principles, it is favorable to par ly organization aud discipline, but not un- ntixrd with the evil of occasional!/ pla cing too much power ill tho bunds of u few. Every institution it defective and dangerous, in proportion as it di minishes the direct and immediate influ ence of the people upon the political con cerns aud movements of the country. A Caucus will be more or teas objectiona ble, as it partakes of this tendency. Act ing independently of the people, it wilt prove a bntto to liberty; but against ono who speaks only the language of tho peo ple, 1 have no argumeut to urge. They have a right to make known their wishes through whatever medium they may pre fer; and to their will, distinctly communi cated, either by Caucus or otherwise, it is the duty of every patriot to conlornf; 1 and none, 1 am sore, will ever render nrorb