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on the 11th, with correspondence intercepted
in the possession of a courier going from the
Capital to Puebla. The Government had cal
led on the different persons eluding letters, in
•rdcr that ther should be opened and tea , to
show whether or not they contained nil) 1,1
■nation of which the Americans cou < aval
themselves.
■V letter addressed to FA Monitor , from Puc
bln, says that Gen. Worth, who began by kiss
jug his hands to all the young ladies at Puebla,
has concluded by breaking the doors of Senor
Hands house, and lodging himself in it.—
[Whatever truth there may be ia the former
part o! tins statement, the Inlterpait w c believe
to be a lie.]
F! RepuOlictiiw of the 11th, lias aocounls
from Puebla, in which it is stated that the Ameri
can forces would not move towards the Capital
bofure six weeks, (from the 10th June) as they
were awaiting reinforcements and heavy artil
lery from Vera Cruz. Kl Monitor of the same
date, publishes a letter in which the writer
states that he Ims been infoimed that the whole
forces will move towards the Capital, in all from
the 15th to the 20th, as they had resolved and
were determined to spend and celebrate the 4th
of July at the Capital.
A letter from Puebla, addressed to Kl .Moni
tor, states that (Jen. Worth went as far as i'lio
lulu, with 200 men, and bad returned alone with
his staff, without being troubled by any of the
guerrillas.
A letter received at the Capital on the 10th,
from Tlaxcala, says that the inhabitants of that
place had addressed a petition to Gen. Scott,
asking protection of him, as a chief of guerril
las, Portillo, was constantly annoying them.- —
The Monitor says that it seems the Tlaxculte.
cos wish to imitate their predecessors during
the time when the .Spaniards went to conquer
them.
A correspondent from Puebla, writes on the
7th to a friend in the capital, that the American
forces are scarcely 0000 men, and as Gen.
Scott could not leave that place for some time,
it would be good policy to have Ihe Mexican
forces marched to Puebla and there attack the
Americans, who were not. prepared for an effec
tive defence.
A letter from Tuxpan, of 3lst May, says that
the inhabitants are so much frighteflied there,
that as soon as they saw a vessel approaching
the port, they packed up their beds and ran to
the Woods, where they remained until they
were assured that there was no danger in the
town.
A Spanish Journal at Vera Cruz, thus speaks
of the events of the war between the United
States and Mexico so far :
“ While the question of peace is meeting war
mer discussion daily amongst the politicians of
Washington and Mexico, while that Republic
holds out proposals to this, and ministers are
sent to adjust terms of peace, the System of mili
tary occupation still goes forward at the head
of the American army. Every day its tents
cover anew portion of the conquered territory
and the tri-colorcd Hag gives place to that of the
U nited States of the North. The Aztec nation
is gradually losing most important sections—
such, as in other days, formed her pride, and
her riches. Texas, Coahuila, Santa Fe, and
New Mexico, Upper California, New Leon,
Chihtmlma, Tamaulipas, Puebla de los Angelos
and Vera Cruz. Over all these States, already,
wave the American ensign, and the Anglo-Sax
on belt promises soon to encircle the land from
Upper California to Cape. Catochee.”
Military Posts on tub Rom: to Oregon.
It is already known, says the Missouri Repub
lican, that live companies of Volunteers have
been ordered to be raised in Missouri, to be
employed in establishing military stations on
the route of Oregon, as provided by an act of
Congress. Government has determined to es
tablish two stations, or military posts —tho first
to be located near Grand Island, where the
road to California encounters Platte river, and
the second at or near Fort Laramie. Tho
Government has already given orders in con
nection with this movement. The battalion
will he accompanied by an officer of the corps
ot Engineers, and an assistant Quartermaster
of the regular army, whose duties will be, such
as belong to thoir respective departments, and
they’ are to have every aid and assistance from
the commanding officer. There are to bo reg
ular details from the troops of the command,
for the labor, surveys and rcconnoisunces no
cessary at such posts. Tho commanding offi
cer is to bo held responsible for the early com
pletion of the works, and will urge upon troops
that it is “their duty first to build and then to
garrison them.” Two physicians, one from
the volunteer and the other front the regular ar
my accompany the command. Necessary c.
quipage is to he furnished by the Assistant
Quartermaster, and he will be provided with
funds to pay tho troops their per diem, as wor
king parties, under the law. His duties are
accurately dofined. lie is required to disburse
also, such moneys as may bo appropriated for
the posts. The lauds upon which these sites
are to be erected aro to be purchased from the
Indians, and to be as extensive ns the appropri
ations will procure. Ordinance and ordinance
stores to be furnished for the forts by the prop
®r commanding officer. The battalion of vol
unteers moves as soon as they can be got rea.
dy for the service.
A PARALLEL.
The New York Evening Post has been draw,
ing a paralell in the way of Plutarch between
Xenophon and the retreat of the tea thousand
Greeks, and Col. Doniphan and his expedition
of Missourians. The parallel is not so bad a>
some that we have lately seen. Xenophon
traveled from Babylon to Clirysopolis, which
is a distance of about three thousand five hun
dred miles in fifteen months and got home with
tho loss of every tiling except the lives amt the
weapons of his soldirs, Doniphan traveled from
* li&souri to the mouth o! <he Rio Grand© over
route af more than six thousand miles, accom
plished the journey in twelve months, without
either money or supplies, living the whole time
o:j the enemy, and fought three bittles ac'uo .
ing in each a victory. Xenophon after he go 1
home wrote a history of his expedititn, which
is now a classic work, and has, for the last two
thousand years been read with admiration by
civilians and soldiers, at least by those o!
them who can understand &rek. and all tha -
Doniphan has to do is to write a narrative oi
nts expedition also, to make tho parallel, be
weeii these two worthies of ancient and mod-
ern time complete. We can hardly hope that
Doniphan will write as Xenophon, but we
claim as a set off that the American has fought
’ better than the Grecian, and this will make
them equal. —Charleston Patriot.
“ Stick a Pin There.”—We find the fol
lowing anecdote of Gen. Taylor in a letter of
the Washington correspondent of the Pennsyl
vanian. Old Rough and Ready is not alone in
doubting the sincerity oft hose who oppose the
war, and yet wish to make party capital out of
its triumphs :
A gentleman now in this city, just from the
army of Gen. Taylor, related tome an incident
which i deem worthy of repetition. The gen.
tlernan was sitting in the tent of “ old Rough
and Ready” in conversation, when they were
interrupted by the appearance of a young offi
eer who handed the old General a bundle of
newspapers. “ Here is one, General, that has
your name up for tho Presidency.” “ Let me
see it. sir.” The old General looked at it for!
some minutes, scanning it with seeming inter,
est. “ Take it away, sir,” said the old hero
gruffly ;,W‘ 1 don’t believe in it—no one can
support 4ie who opposes the war—liu’h worse
than a Mexican !’’ Tin; Editors of the North
American will please “stick a pin there.”
. lutrrrsting lo Volunteers.
j TLa’ following letter and accompanying form
of certificates from Capt. Nelson, to the Ma
rietta Advocate, may be interesting to volunteers
and their friends :
Woodland, Cobb county. Ga. )
June 24th, 1847. (j
j To the Rditor of the Advocate:
i Dear Sir —Enclosed 1 send you the form of
the certificates and affidavits which are neces
sary for Volunteers, or the administrators of
those deceased, to forward to the Commission
ers of Pensions, Bounty Lands Bureau, Wash
ington City, in order to obtain the Grants to
land, or the script, due them. Volunteers dis
charged previous to the expiration of their term
of service by reason of Surgeon’s certificate of
; disability, are entitled, in my opinion, under
’ the law, no other certificates than these are re-
I quired for them. As the last muster roll con
tains all the names that were mustered into
service, with appropriate remarks annexed to
each name. The second certificate in this
form is signed by tho Captain, or someone cog
nizant of the fact. To obtain the amount of
pay due those who died in the service it is only
necessary for someone to administer on the es
tate and send on a certified copy of the letters of
administration to the third Auditor of Public
Accounts, and at the same time forwarding a
power of Attorney to someone, authorizing
] them to receive and receipt for the amount.—
| By giving this and the enclosed forms one or
two insertions you will confer a favor on many
who are at a loss bow to proceed to obtain their ;
hard-earned bounty.
Very respectfully, your obedient serv’t,
A. NELSON.
The State ok , County :
On the day of , in the year one thou
sand eight hundred and , personally appear
ed before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the j
Peace for the count)’ and State above mentioned, j
7~ — mm, neing duly sworn, nccimuug io ,
law, declares that lie is the identical person who
was a volunteer in the company commanded by
Captain ,in the regiment, volunteers,
commanded by Col. , that lie enlisted on
the day of for the term of months,
and whs disc-hinged at , on the day
of , by reason of
Sworn to and subscribed before me the day
and year above written. , J. P.
I, ,do solemnly swear that the above
nutned was a volunteer in Captain
Company of volunteers, and that ho was
honorably discharged at on the day
of 184—
Sworn to before me, this day of— 184
—, J. P.
I, , Clerk of the County Court
of tho county of- , and State of
do hereby certify that , the individ
al whose name is signed to tho above affidavit,
on the day of , A. D. 184—, is an act
ing Justice of the Peace, duly commissioned and
empowered to administer oaths in said county
and Stale, and that his signature to the above
affidavit is genuino.
In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand
and affix my seal of office, this day of
184 . .Clerk.
Stu: 1 request that inv claim to Bounty Lund, un
der the act of the 11th February, 1847, entitled “an
Act to raise for a limited time an additional military
force, and for other purposes,” may be examined, and
if I am entitled to land, I wish a warrant may be is
sued accordingly, and delivered to .
I am, very respectfully, your obedient serv’t.
To the Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.
Galvanized Iron. —Galvanized Iron, we
notice, has of late been taken as a substitute
for tin, slate, zinc, Arc., as a covering for roofs.
The wires of the best telegraph lines have also j
been thus prepared, and we see it stated that j
tho iron work of some of the Government steam-1
ers in France has been already galvanized.— j
There is cause for congratulation, therefore, to 1
be found in tho fact, that our great mines of j
iron are likely to become more valuable than
ever. This matter is applied in a thousand
ways and to a thousand objects, which a few
years ago would have been deemed impractica
ble. But even when thus applied, we are met
; with an important difficulty, in its rapid oxida.
J tion. The galvanizing process, however obvi.
j utes this great objection, and there would now
; seem to be no hindrance to its universal use.—
i In every situation exposed to moisture, iron
! may now he employed without the possibility of
; decay or deterioration, in countless forms.
■ A Greek Mother. —A letter in the Boston
I Atlas, dated at Stamhoul, gives tho following re
| markable example of Greek revenge :
“Wo had a horriale spectacle a fortnight or
so sinoe in the square before the mosque in the
grand Bazaar, the decapitation of a young pea
lant, who had killed a neighbor in a drunken
quarrel, and was punished through the porsever
ing agency of his victim’s mother, who has spent
the eighteen months that have elapsed since the
crifne was committed in unceasing efforts to ob
tain the fatal firman. She made three voyages
to Constantinople, before the Ulema would grant
it, and came back triumphantly demanding its
execution. Ten thousand piasters, a vineyard
and six camels were vainly offered as blood mo
ney ; and when, after six horribly cruel cuts, the
executioner had severed the culprit s head, the
avenged mother dipped her hand in the blood
” f 1 ’ . s P ou,e “ fr°m the nock, moistened her lips
with it. and cried Now, my boy. your mother
has done her duty! 1
QSQ (UTS ©M[l i DIM ©MU’-
The rumor that Boston capitalists were nego
tiating for the purchase of the Portsmouth and
Roanoke Rail-Koad turns out to be correct.
The Norfolk Beacon of Monday says :
“We understand that the Trustees of the
Town of Portsmouth have purchased the Ports
mouth and Roanoke Rail-Road from the Burrd
of Public Works of this State, under the Act
passed at tlie last session ot the Legislature, fur
the sum of f>.)0,000, upon a credit of six years,
and that they have sold the Road to Messrs.
Henshaw &; Cos., of Boston. The transfer is
expected to be made to-morrow. The ntxv
company, we are informed, will immediately lay
down T rails from Portsmouth to Weldon, and
will also extend the Road thirteen miles further
in order to connect with the Raleigh and Gastro
Rail-Road.”
U. S. Mail Steamers. —The Secretary of
the Navy has decided that the contracts for the
line of mail vessels from Panama to Oregon
shall be made fir sea steamers of not less thro
one thousand tons. The contract for conveviig
the mail to ('liagre.,* has already been entered
into with Col. Sioo. lie is to employ sea stean
ers ol not less than one thousand tons. Os courte
tin 2 re would be no propriety in employing, on tin
ndo r side, sailing ves-els, (which the law allow
: ed,) or steamers of a smaller size. Col. 8100 Is
| one of the bidders for the Panama and Oregoi j
I route. The proposals will be decided upon ti
i a lew days.— Cor. Journal of Cowsttgf’eefZ^K/fi
Orrict: Minting. —Mr. Marcy, of the War j
Office, is a wag as every body knows. The
death ol Mr. Beasly, Consul at Havre, brought
the usual number of applicants for the succes
sion in hot haste, all of whom from New Yoilc
eager to get the Marcy influence. A few morn
ings since, the correspondent of the Patriot
says, on coining out of his house he saw before
him a score of New York faces, and exclui ii
ed—“ hallo ! who's dead !”
An Uui’uovkment.—They have a macliue
at Sclioeiiberger’s Iron Works, by which until
cutting machine feeds itself. One boy can rt.
tend two of these, bis only duly being to supply
the iron.— Pittsburg .Journal.
Barrels will in: ('heater.— A ninehiic
has been invented, and is now in operation at
Now-Haven, and also in Now. York, for dress
ing barrel staves. It will make 7000 such
staves, or 4000 hogshead staves it) ten hours.
MUSCOGEE DEMOCRAT,
BY L. F. W. ANDREWS.
Via little government as possible; that Utile emanating
from ami controlled by the People, and unijonn
in i/s application to ail
Columbus Tliumlui) July §* ISI7.
t Magnetic Telegraph. —From Mr. Chester,
the Agent of the “ Washington and New Orleans
Telegraph Company,” who is now in the city,
wo are pleased to learn, that he has laid out the
line from Macon to this place, via Knoxville and i
Talbotton, and that a person is now engaged in
measuring the around and sqiiiiin- stale ns fjyr the
sites of the posts on which to suspend the Wires. ;
The whole line is expected to be in operation by
; the Ist January, between New Orleans and
Washington City. In connexion with this sub
ject, we notice and approve the suggestion of the
‘Messenger and Journal,’ of Macon, us to a
j Convention of Editors at Savannah, next Octo
| her, to make arrangements about receiving in
telligence per the Telegraph, for the Press. We
learn from Mr. Chester, that a satisfactory Ar
rangement can be made, at greatly reduced rates,
if there is a combination of the w hole of the piji
lic Press interest, from Washington to New Or
leans, in the enterprise. Let the Conventioh,
then, be held for the purpose specified.
Democratic anil Whis Principles, &c.
We have not room for tho entire proceedings
of the late Conventions that, assembled at Mil
j ledgeville, and will therefore only furnish our
readers, at present, with the expose of the princi
ples, measures and men, set forth by each Party,
for tho guidance and government of their re
spective cohorts. And as this xviil boa matter
to which constant reference xviil be made during
the campaign, we will keep it standing for a tunc,
lor tho information of whom it may concern.
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE FOR GOVERNOR,
I Jon. G. IV. Tonus.
PREAMBLE AND RESOLUTIONS I
Whereas, it is expedient, from time to time, to set
forth anew the principles upon which our political
! faith is based, and the measures for the promotion of
which our party organization is maintained, to the
end that the great landmarks may he kept ever in
view, and remembered amid the changing and excit
ing topics of the day ; a id whereas, the present time
presents new features of the political scene, and brings
forward new questions on which wc are called to de
cide and act ; and whereas, we are firmly convinced
that the welfare of the country and’
creation of the Union itself, depend in no
gree upon tho wisdom and moderation which may at
tins juncture pervade the counsels of the democratic
party, and upon the harmony which may be preserved
among the different sections. And whereas, we,
representing the democracy of Georgia, are as much
as ever persuaded of the truth and importance of those
vital principles for which wo have so long contended,
believing them the only rales by xvhich our Govern
ment can be so administered as to secure and perpef- I
uate the enjoyment of liberty and equality by the peo
ple at large—and believing, moreover, that these prirj- !
ciples can be best carried out by the united and hat- :
monious party action of the democrats of the wholt i
country. And whereas, in a country like ours, if j
1 vast extent and various and conflicting interests arp
| sectional attachments and prejudices, union can-only I
be preserved by mutual concessions and a spirit if |
! compromises :
Be it therefore Resolved, 1. That a strict constrni- j
tion of the Constitution, an equal distribution of bel
! efits and burthens by the general government, a Rev
enue Tariff, opposition to a system of Internal lii
j provements, to a National Bank, and to any modifiei
; tion of the veto power, arc leading and cardinal prii
; ciples of the democratic party, and to which they wjl
| strictly adhere.
2. That the democratic party, while it asserts the j
! right of citizens of any state to settle in any of the
! territories of the United States with their property,
vet in the spirit of mutual “ concession ” in which our
Union originated and by which alone it can be pre
served, we arc still willing to abide by the provisions
and tbc geographical line of the Missouri Compro
mise.
3. That we adopt the four following resolution*,
as passed by the General Assembly of Virginia, ®
amended.
4. That the Government of tho United States hat
no control directly or indirectly, mediately or imme
diately, over the institution of Slavery, and that in
taking any such control it transcends the limits of its
legitimate functions by destroying the internal organ*
nation of the sovereignties which formed it.
5. That under no circumstances will this body
recognize as binding any enactment of the Federal;
Government, which has for its object the prohibition i
of slavery in any territory to be acquired either by j
conquest or treaty, “ south of the line of the Missouri
compromise,” holding it to be the natural and inde
pendent right of each citizen of each and every state
of the confederacy, to reside with his property of
whatever description in any territory which may be
acquired by the arms of the United States or yielded
by treaty with any foreign power.
” 6. That this Assembly holds it to be the duty of
every man in every section of this confederacy, if the
Union is dear to him, to oppose the passage of any
law for whatever purpose, by which territory to be
acquired may be subject to such a restriction.
7. That the passage of the Wilrnot Proviso by the
House of Representatives of the United States, makes
it the duty of every slaveholding state, and the citi
zens thereof, as they value their dearest privileges,
their sovereignty, their independence and their rights
of property —to take firm, united, and concerted ac
tion in this emergency.
8. That the Democratic party of Georgia will give
their support to no candidate for the Presidency of the
United States who does not unconditionally, clearly
and unequivocally declare his opposition to the Prin
ciples and Provisions of the Wilrnot Proviso.
9th. That the usage of the democratic party, in
meeting in Convention for the purpose of nominating
a candidate for the Presidency of the United States
meets with the approbation, and receives the sanction
of this Convention.
10th. That the present war with Mexico is just
and necessarv, forced upon ns by the aggressions of
Mexico herself, and calling for support arid encour
agement from all patriots of whatever party.
11th. That the thanks of the whole country are
due to the gallant officers and men of our Army, Navy
and Volunteer service for the glory w ith which they
have covered our arms, and the heroic valor with
which they have sustained their country’s cause on
the battle-field.
11th. That in the Administration of James Iv. Polk
we recognize a wisdom and a devotion to the true
principles of the Constitution which call forth our ad
miration for the man, and demand of ns a steady and
zealous support of the measures of his administration.
Whig candidate for Governor :
HON. DUNCAN L. CLINCH.
TRE AMIiI.E AND RESOLUTIONS.
The committee believing it necessary to reiterate
the often declared principles of the Whig parly,
which have been so faithfully carried out, and so tri
umphantly vindicated in the administration of the Go
vernment. recommend to the Convention the adoption
of the following Resolutions :
1 . Resolved. That his Excellency, Gov. Crawford
is entitled to the ardent and unqualified admiration of
the people of Georgia, for the skill and ability with
which he has administered the government of the
State—bringing order out of confusion--developing
Slate resources, and resuscitating State credit.
2. That his successful administration is a faithful
illustration of the practical benefits resulting from
Wli ig principles, and we confidently anticipate from
‘he lion. Duncan L. Clinch, a continuance of these
benign influences.
3. That yielding to our admiration and gratitude
for the distinguished services of the great Captain of
the age—Gen. Zachary Taylor—with whose charac
ter are inseparably associated the modesty of merit,
the coolness of bravery, and the Hevotedness of patri
otism, and being assured of bis identity with us in
principle, we cheerfully respond to the general and
spontaneous acclamation of the American people, in
now recommending him as the next President of tire
United States.
4. That the thanks of the people of this State and
of the United States are eminently due to the officers
and soldiers of our army in Mexico, both regulars and
volunteers, for their gallant conduct and lofty bearing
during the existing war.
5. That the Hon. John C. Calhoun is entitled to :
States, in reference to our recently disturbed foreign
relations.
<i. That we arc opposed to the Wilrnot Proviso, so
called—and that all legislation by Congress restrict
ing the right to hold slave property in the territories
of the United States, is unequal, unjust and nnconsti
tional.
7. That a committee of seven be appointed for the
purpose of communicating to the lion. Duncan L
Clinch his nomination as the candidate of the Whig
party lor Governor, and that they publish his reply.
8. That an Executive committee of one from each
judicial district be appointed for the purpose of acting
for the party in any emergency, and generally pro
moting the cause, between the adjournment of the
Convention and the election.
On motion of Mr. Sanford of Greene, the report and
resolutions were unanimously adopted.
Cot,. Jackson. —The citizens of Savannah
aro about to give a complimentary dinner to Col.
Jackson and (lie “Jasper Greens.” “Better
late than never! ”
A Dilemma. —The Democratic convention
has very properly passed a resolution pledging
themselves to support no man for President, who
is in favor of the principles of the “ Wilmot pro
viso,” and yet, in close proximity with this, a res
olution was passed, giving the sanction of that
body to the National Convention tor the nomina
tion of a Democratic candidate! Now, suppose
the said National convention should nominate
i Silas Wright, of New York, or any other North
ern democrat with Northern principles, for the
Presidency, in what sort of a category would the
Georgia democracy he placed ? There is not
the remotest probability that the Baltimore Con
vention will again nominate a Southern man,
no do we see any prospect of its nominating
about the only Northern statesman (Gen. Cass)
! who is sound on the “Wilmot proviso” ques
tion. What then would the Georgia Conven
tion or the members thereof, do, we ask, in such
a contingency ? We are bound to believe that
they would reject the nomination. They would
back out from that sooner than from the other
pledge. It seems to us, then that there is no
use in trammelling the Democratic party by any
pledge to support the usage of a National Con
vention. Such conventions are, indeed the art
ful contrivance of office seeking politicians, to
subserve the purposes of this or that leader and
to promote the elevation of particular individuals,
and arc very far from being the unbiased expres
sion of the “ ro.r populi.” Hence we are dis
posed to doubt, extremely, the policy of continu
ing any such caucus arrangements for making
Presidents, and therefore, tor ourselves individu
aliy, protest against being included in the pledge
of the Georgia Convention to support either the
measure or man whom the Baltimore Conven
tion may present as the Democratic candidate,
for the next Presidency!
P. S. Since writing the above we have no
ticed the action of the Democracy of the New
Hampshire Legislature on this very subject,
which goes to confirm us in the opinion that there j
will be no safety to the South in a National
Convention to nominate a President. Even the j
State of “ cyphering Levi,” whose democracy’
has been thought to be as firm as her granite j
hills, has gone for the “ Wilmot Proviso.” Read i
and ponder on the following Resolution as passed
by the Democratic Members of the Ne\V Hamp-’
shire Legislature :
“ Resolved, That in all territory which shall here
after be added to or acquired by the United States,
where slavery docs not exist at the time of such ad
dition. or acquirement, neither slavery nor involuntary
servitude, except for crime whereof the party has been
duly convicted, ought ever to exist, and the same 1
should ever remain free; and we are opposed to the
extension of slavery over any such territory—and that
we also approve the vote of our Senators and Repre
sentatives in Congress, in favor of the Wilrnot Proviso.
Thanks to John C. Calhoun. —The Whig
“ |
Convention, in our judgment, did a “ small po- 1
tatoe” business in that vote of thanks to John C. ;
Calhoun, for his patriotic course “in reference
to our recently disturbed foreign relations .”— ‘
The allusion is to the Oregon difficulty, we pre- 1
sume, on account of which the said John C. Cal
houn, to our thinking, deserves precious little
thanks. If the convention desired to sugar the
great South Carolinian, why not do so, in view of
his great services on such questions as are em
braced in the “ Wilrnot proviso”?
“ W itiiovt ’texcusE.” —We understand that
the young gentlemen, concerned in the amuse
ment of “ lynching ” Powell, are considerably
nettled at our presumption in speaking, in terms
of censure, of their achievenumts'Vou )( 1C occa
sion referred to, and one of the crowd lias since
manifested his sense of indignation by stopping
his subscription to the Democrat, on account
thereof! Strange to say, too, notwithstanding
we have uniformly and invariably condemned all
such infractions of law, we were expected to
approve, in this instance, the conduct of the ri
oters, if we gave any notice at all of the matter !
Now this was certainly the poorest compliment
that could have been paid us. It supposes that
wc can be swerved from the stiaight path of duty,
as a public journalist, by a consideration of the
very high and exalted character of the p>ariics
engaged in unlawful transactions! Young gen
tlemen of the “ upper crust,” or the sons of re
spectable and influential citizens, mast, forsooth,
he praised tor that which we must unsparingly
condemn, if done by those moving in the humbler
walks of life ! This is, in tact, the gist of the
complaints which the lynchers have made upon
the subject. But is there any sense, justice or
propriety, in thus meting out applause or cen
sure? Certainly not. The only way, therefore, i
for these sensitive young gentlemen to avoid tlie
censure of the Press, is to avoid getting into ug
ly scrapes.
As for ourselves, the only regret we feel about
our version of the matter, is, that our report of
the Lynching case was not as full as it ought to
have been. Having been confined at borne for
ten days, by reason of bodily injury sustained
from the upsetting of a buggy in which we were
riding, and being still in duress from the same
cause, we have not been aide to report the names
of all the ringleaders in the affair—not having)
ns yet, learned more than thrift or four of tlicni !
If necessary, however, wc n,is ru prortnr a
complete list of the persons sot engaged, directly
and indirectly, Church members and all, and
publish the same, “ pro bono publico! ” How
would this tickle your fancy, gentlemen ?
Another Affray.— On Thursday night last,
(bur men were shot, at a house below ihe bridge,
by the discharge of a gun in the hands of a man
j of the name, of Harris—one of the persons having
j received, it is supposed, a fatal wound ! We
j arc unable to learn the particulars of the affair
] except that Harris had been previously assaulted
by the men, in the street, and that they subso-
I quently followed him to his house with a hostile
j intent— a la Judge Lynch ! If such be the tiict.
i they were probably “ served right,” though they
were only “following in the footsteps of their il
| lustrious predecessors ” of the upper fourbourg,
who did nothing but what was right , according
i to the new standard of morals set up by some, iu
] this respectable village ! Though acting in self’
j defence, and defence of his own “castle,” Har”
Iris, we understand, has left, for parts unknown.
He must be a strange moital, thus to put himself
out of the “pale of civilization ” which Judge
Lynch has established in our midst! It is in
deed a confession of guilt, on his part, which will,
we fear, work against him, should he again
make his appearance in this place.
j Misunderstood.— We have indirectly heard
that some exception has been taken to our re-
I marks concerning “ Immigration,” in our last
paper, and especially to the use of the term “ cut
: throats,” in connexion with a class of immigrants
who are constantly landed on our shores. Our
sensitive and warm-hearted Inch friends can
’ certainly not deem it necessary that we should,
at this late day, define our position or views, in
; reference to those respectable foreigners who
| come to this country in search of an asylum from
want or oppression. Our columns will bear us
j witness that we have ever been the friend of
| such, having, time and again, interposed the
shield of an independent Press between them
and their assailants. It is asking, however, a
little too much of us to advocate the influx of a
certain kind of which the governments
of Europe are now very liberally furnishing us,
! out of their jails and poor-houses, or to give the
preference, even, to able-bodied emigrants from
the Old World, over the toilsmen and mechanics
;of our own free land. These latter, when op
pressed and needy, first claim our sympathy, on
the natural principle that “ charity begins at
home.” And this is the sum and substance of
what we have heretofore written—what we now
! helievc—and what wo are prepared to maintain
;as correct views of the subject on hand. If such j
1 sentiments give offence, we cannot help it, how- j
ever much we may regret the consequences of!
their avowal, Those, however, who are se acute i
in their scent as to discover in us any hostility to
foreigners, are at perfect liberty to seek else
where for a champion of their rights, in whom
they may have more confidence. We are not
anxious longer to serve those who can forget
to be grateful for past services, or stop to explain
away any misconceptions which may be unjustly
taken of our written views.
The Widowed Stranges. —The attention
of the charitable public of Columbus is invited
to the case of Mrs. Hanning, the venerable re
lict of a Scotch Clergyman, who is now in the
city, seeking a support for herself from the sale
of a pamphlet of Sermons from the pen of her
deceased husband. These sermons arc well
worth the money (25 cts.) asked for a copy, say
nothing of the benefit conferred, by the purchase,
on an aged and pious woman, whose necessities
and frailties furnish so valid a claim to the sytn
pathy and aid of a generous public.
Taylor Meeting. —A large public meeting,
*• without respect to party,” was held at the pub
lic square, Mobile on the 2d inst., which nomina
ted Gen. Taylor for the next Presidency. Gen.
R. Desha presided at the meeting, and John A.
Campbell and J. W. L. Childers, Esqs., were
among the speakers. The following preamble
and Resolution were adopted :
Whereas, A period has arrived at which, in
the opinion of this meeting, it is important that
party distinctions heretofore governing the coun
, try, frequently without reference to principle, and
| founded only on party organization, should place
! to a unanimity of action which will embrace
| all those who arc most deeply interested in the
advancement and- prosperity- of the country at
’ large ; and whereas, in the opinion of this meet
! in", the best promise of such a result is given in
] the selection of Gen. ZACHARY TAYLOR to
j be the President of the United States for the cn
i suing presidential term : Therefore, sharing in
j common with our fellow-citizens of other pluces
j the enthusiastic admiration for his prudence,
j courage and moderation, which have been al
: ready so significantly recognized by his fellow
citizens, we nominate him without distinction of
’ party, as the Peotle’s Candidate for the Pre.
! sidency of the United States.
Resolved, That the history of Gen. Taylor’s
i life, made up as it is of acts of great bravery
I tempered with humanity, wonderful prudence
’ and skill, connected with a character of singular
i virtue, energy and perseverance, does in the
j opinion of this meeting, point hint out to his
countrymen as one whom the people will delight
to honor with the highest office within their gift;
and the talents and statesmanship he has dis
played in his public despatches and correspon
dence as well ns in all the responsible stations
he has been called to fill, give evidence that to
his hands the affairs of our beloved country may
be safely entrusted, and its high character fear
lessly committed—and that his administration
will be conducted fearlessly and honestly, on puro
i republican principles.
In connexion with this nomination of Gen’l
1 Taylor, by the people themselves, we subjoin a
recent letter from the o'd Hero to the Editor of
j the Cincinnati (O.) 1 Morning Signal,’ in answer
jto a communication made to him by the latter,
from which it will appear that Gen’l Taylor will
j in no case, permit himself to become “the candi
! date of an;/ parly or yield himself to party
I schemes.” This determination has been so often
I expressed by him, that we arc obliged to suppose
that the late nomination of him by the Whig
Convention of this State was ill-advised and im-
r -I'-*’
’l'he better plan decidedly for Gen. Taylor’s
i friends to pursue, is that adopted by the Mo.
biiians. Old Zach will consent to become the
candidate of the vhole people, or by “ spontane.
mis combustion,” but not of any particular partv.
If the Whigs, therefore, persist in thus appropri
ating him to their own use, they will cause him
either to falsify his word or decline running for
the Presidency. The former he never will do
: the latter being the only alternative fbr a high
j minded, honorable man. But we will let the
j old General speak for himself, as he docs in the
! following manner
lintifcjt-artkk.s Army of Occi.tatwn.
♦ Camp near Monterey, May 18, 1847.
! Sir : I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt
I of your letter, with the enclosure of vour editorial,
; extracted from the ‘Signal ’of the 13th April.
I At this time, my public duties command so fully
my attention, that it is impossible to answer your let
ter in the terms demanded by its courtesy,'and the
i importance of the sentiments to which it alludes ;
neither, indeed, have I the time, should 1 feel myself
i at liberty, to enter into the few and most general eub
i j?cts of public policy suggested by the article in ques
tion. My mm personal lieics u-ere. better withheld till
; the end of the. war, when my useful ness as a military
\ chief, serving in the field against the. common enemy,
shall no longer be compromised by their expression or
’ discussion in any manner.
I From many sources I have been addressed on the
| subject ot the Presidency: and I do violence neither
to myselt nor to my position as an officer of the army,
by acknowledging to you. as I have done to all who
j allnded to the use ot my name in this exalted con
nexion, that my services are ever at the will and call
of the country, and that I am not prepared to say that
I shall refuse if the country calls mo to the presiden
tial office, but that I can and shall yield to no call that
i does not come from the spontaneous action and free
will of the nation at large, and void of the slightest
j agency of mv own.
for tnc high honor und responsibilities of such an
! ol P ce i 1 take this occasion to say, that I have not the
j slightest.aspiration ; a much more tranquil and satis-
I tactory liic. after the termination of my present du
: ties, awaits me. I trust, in the society of my family
and particular friends, and in the occupations most
I congenial to my wishes. In no case can I permit my
! self to be the candidate of any party, or yield myself to
! party schemes. 3
With these remarks, I trust von will pardon me
for thus briefly replying to yon, which I do with a
i high opinion and approval ot the sentiments and views
embraced in your editorial.
ith many wishes for your prosperity in life, and
great usefulness in the sphere in which your talents
and exertions are embarked, I beg to acknowledge
i nl ) sc 'f, most truly and respectfully, your obedient
i servant, Z. TAYLOR,
Major General U. S. A.
’ J AS - \V. Tayi.or, Esq., Cincinnati, Ohio.
Crime and Shame. —Under this head, the
‘ Delta ’ records a case of forgery and attempt to
swindlo the United States of SS,OOO, by one
Isaac W oodhall, lately attached to the Quarter
Master’s Department on the Rio Grande. The
accused was arraigned for trial and it was proven
by Col. Hunt, Deputy Quarter General, that
Woodhall had presented to him eight drafts for
SIOOO each, purporting to have been drawn by
E. A. Ogden, A. Q. M., at the mouth of the Rio
Grande, which drafts were forgeries. The pris
oner plead guilty, and was sent up. Ho has a
wife and child in Wisconsin, and was a Lawyer
by profession 1
A Rare Trophy !—One of the Pennsylvania
Volunteers, on the expiration of his terni of ser
vice, took home with him, as one cf'the trophies
of his valor in the Mexican campaign, a beauti
ful black-eyed Scnorita, whom he had taken cap