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atn*aC»ctures, of hiternal improvement, and of
u n enlarged jfystof appropriation, may at*
i»ch to tlieee objects, he must, if possessed of
» clear uodor^tanding and a sound heart, attach
,1 stdl higher value to the peace, quiet, and
harmony of the country; to the mutual at
tachment of the several parts of the Union to
,;he whole; and, consequently, must hold these
Objects as .pkramoont to all other considera
tions.
Thus viewing the true interests of the coun
try, The real friends of these measures would
pursue them in the spirit of justice and mode
ration, with the due regard to all the interests
and feelings of the country They tvouid the
mote readily take this course because they
cannot fad to sec that the same justice and
moderation, necessary to preserve the harmo
ny of the country, would also be necessary to
. give the permcnacy and security to their favor
ite measures.'
We then deafly sec, in the plan of the op
position, ns exhibited in the article belore us,
a system, which, in its 'consequences, must put
to hazard, not only the peace of the country,
but those very institutions for whicn they
manifest so much regard; and to endanger, by
a sudden reaction, those measures which they
profoSs so much to admire So much for the
course of the opposition with its (inevitable!
•consequences. Let us now turn to the oppo
site picture, the views and policy of the repub
lican party.
That they are divided, to a certain extent,
its to mere questions of policy is. as we have
already stated, acknowledged; but, however
great such divisions may be, we cannot doubt
but Che ”.eai body of the people hold mere
measure# of policy to be subordinate to prin
ciple, and that public peace and harmony
ought to control considerations of expediency.
They knots that the constitution itself origin
ated in a spirit of concession and compromise,
and that is-orly by an adherence to this spirit
in the practical operations of the government,
that harmony can be preserved in a country
no vast in extent and of so great a diversity ol
interest. Thus regarding the true interest of
the country they consider the highest and
most certain policy to consist in justice, mo
deration and forbearance. 1 lie consequence
of such a course is not less happily distm
ffuished from that of our opponents-than the
principles upon which it rests. 11 wisely pur
sued, its necessary result muft bo the union,
harmony, an-; happiness of the country, instead
of that discord, distraction and danger, which
ive have shown must be the inevitable conse
quonce of .the system. We know that, in the
diversify of interest which exirts in our coun
try, to restore harmony requires much *k;ll.
firmness and.prudence*, but we .feel the most,
thorough conviction that, with these high qual
iliesy accompanied by an earnest desire on the
part of those who love their country, this hap
py result can be effected; & that, too,ycprinei-
nit'and without unreasonable sacrifice on any
side. We believe that otrt country is so hap
pily situated that, although there is some di
versity, yot there is in fact a great harmony of
interest, which would be apparent, if honestly
examined with a view to the interests them
selves, without regard to those considerations
which have bcea so artfully introduced for po
litical purpose#. We believe that t.ie dis
charge of the public debt, so far from being re
garded as a calamnity, affords a precious op.
port unity that ought to be greedily seized, of
placing the country and its policy on the most
><aple°an<? prosperous foundation; which, in
the cud, if judiciously done, would, Ht the same
time greatly advance the agricultural and com
mercial interests, and place the manufacturing
intercuts on a far more permanent and prospe
rous basis, that on which it now stands. If we
are not greatly mistaken, the interests ol that,
■js well as ol every other branch of industry,
is to cheapen production, instead ol rendering
it more expensive; ami that this may beffioc
tually done by a wire and judicious reduction-
of taxes, now levied in the shape of duties,
thereby leaving to every one the Iruits ol his
own industry. Such a policy would in the end
secure to our‘manufactures tlie commerce oI
the world, and make our beloved country the
permanent seat of liberty, wealth, science and
civilization. The opposite system we believe
to be false in theory, and disastrous, in its con
sequences. It may force np a few enormou?
capitalists, at the expense of the labor of the
country, and thereby substituted a monied aris
tocracy in the place of that republican equali
ty which has hitherto been our glory; and a
'profligate awl corrupt government, in lieu ot
those plain, s:roplc and republican institutions,
which our ancestors supposed that they had
established. We conclude, ottf remarks upon
this point, not because the subject is exhaust
ed, but because we are unwilling to be pro
lix.
We will now make some remarks upon what
occupies a prominent place in the exposition/
Thevvriter of tbo .article, and, we have no
doubt, those for whom he speaks are sincere
ly attfichod to the institutions of the country,
and particularly to the jodicia! department,
for which much solicitude is expressed.
great as their attachment may be,
we sincerely believe that of tho repub
lican party is not less; and that the real- differ-
cnee between iho two parties is not to be
found in the degree of attachment to the insti
tutions, but in the means of preserving them —
Our mean* are justice and moderation, ami a
faithful adherence to the constitution. We
look to the ardent attachment of all the parts,
under a syslctn of equal burdens and benefits
to the whole, as not only the most effectual,
but theonly means of preserving our free insti
tutions, extended as they arc over so vas| an
extent of territory, having such diversified in
dustry and pursuits. Our opponents look more
to energy ami organization in the Government
itself, as the means of effect iog the same thiug
The difference is not a recent OBe. We trace
its action in every stage of our political exis
tence. We perceive It strongly in the pc
riod of’$8, when the phrase of “energetic Go
vernment" was so familiar m and out of lh$t
halls of legislation
This energy was then as now, considered
ns an idispensable means of preserving the in
tditufiono of the country, and was the parent
of the alien sedition law, and the measures of a
similar character, which we do not doubt, w«?r-
honestly <tnd patriotically believed, ty most ot
their awnws, ana the great body of’ their par
ty, to be necessary to save the constitution;
hut opposite views prevailed, which all are
now ready to acknowledge was fortunate lor
the country. The truth is. justice is the en
and object of Govcrnm nt ; and to depart from
justice, is to pervert the object ot the govern
ment, and to lav the foundation of tyranny and
usurpation. Expel justice, mi il force must
be substituted—and then, the military inshtu
tion must uphold all others. To suppose that
any judicial organisation, however strong, can
sustain any government which is not based in
‘justice and equality, without’the aid of a °*ili
tary, is absurd. To attempt such a course,
must direct the public will against the judicia
ry itself, and cause it to become an object of
jealousy and odium, instead oftha-t deep rever
ence ant! love winch only can uphold, perma
nently, the judicial power.
With these views, it is not surprising that
the republican party shouid propose ju*lice
and equality, and not energy in the organi
zation of Government, as tho means ol
preserving the institutions ot the country, so
highly valued by all. Wlfethsr our course or
that of tire opposition be correct, re-ds with the
people to decide, and we doubt not they will
decide correctly.
For our part, believing that the success of
Mr. Clay, upon the ground upon which he pla
ces his election, must more and more hrmg the
great interests of the country into conflict, and
thereby more and more embitter tbo sectional
feeling, which must ultimately, d not arrested,
lead to the most dangerous result, wc must
look to the ascendency of the republican party
ns the only means of restoring harmony. We.
may be asked why that result has not already
been produced under the auspices of our pres
ent Chief’Magistrate Our answer is already
indicated by what ha9 been said. It is not be
cause ttie principles upon which the party act
'are not sound, nor because there is not, with a
great majority of them, a strong and prepon
tiering desire to effect an object so desirable*
but because the movements of the party have
been distracted by the management of a small,
but artful body, who joined our ranks after tbo
battle had been fought and the victory secured;
and who have directed 1 heir operations inces
S'inllv, to personal and selfish objects in utter
ihi-r»-garij ‘ f the original prn,ct:>!e? and intere>ts
f'ftec party
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STILL LA FER FROM EUROPE.
NewTork Fee. 23—The packet ship
Sn’ly Gapt Pull, arrived yo.-terday from
Havre, whence she sailed on 20- January.—
Bv this arrival we have received ur regubir
files of Paris j.nd Havre papers tr«m th 12i.ii
to !9th inclusive. By papers before us, wc
finu nothing new ct a very definite character,
but many and vague rumors were afloat in Pa
ris. The all engrossing question was, “shall
ive have or hball we not have war?” It ap
pears certain, that gr at and active prepara
tion# are making- by France, Russia, Poland,
Belgium, &lc. to be prepare*! in case of enter
gency. It is reported that some skirmisher
have taken place between the Russian and
Polish van-guards, in which the latter was sue
cessful The Poles are actuated by a sp.rU
of bravery and enthusiasm, which deserves
success—they are a brave peopla and should
not be under the yoke of the Autocrat In the
Bdgic Congress some stormy debates hare
taken place, but the articles of their constitu
tion, and the question who shall bo rheir king
remain undecided. It is reported that there
had been a new rupture between them and im-
Kmgof Holland, and that some skirmishing
.,.-»d taken place.
In the French Chamber of Deputies lor «
debates still continued—and in the df-purimvn
of War there is great activity going on. Mu
nit ions are preparing on a large scale, and ilf*
troops of th ’ line are said to have bueo orde:
ed to take up their position on various par
ed the frontiers.
A change in the Ministry is talk d of Th*
Duke Dce-»zes is mentioned iki ■ a
sed* M. do Mont ah vet, ad M Cr.-imi Parr e.,
At Lnfiito. • It is a iso rumored .:. »«
l ance is ta-ked of between Franc.’ &. BeSgiur: - .
The foRmving which we translate Iretn tie.
Journal du Havre, ot 19th, is th latest mb-o
gonce which wo find from the capital of P
land
There sire new manufacturing in Engfavi
500.000 muskets for Franco, GOO 000 tor R > »
sia, and 300,000 for Prussia; th so valued .r
moderate.rate will reach ir»; rearty ,
million and, a half stg (about 35 500,000 !r )
JVarsaw 5th Jan—Since the Emperor »“!
Russia's proclamation was'known herdffiao en
thusiasm has prevailed among all classes
which could not have been greater m th* fi; t
wars of Polish independence, and justifies ;
hope which encourages the P iles that thov
will succeed in t^eir enterpriz. ’f the forces
which Russia will oppose to them ho not over
whelming in numbers nnd rpeonrees Th.-*
Dictator is simplicitly obeyed. .ml as he enjoys
the entire confidence of tho nation his constant
exertions are given to provide rfe*v reinforce
ments for the army which already amounts to
64.000 mch, supported by n na’ional militia of
50.000 more; it has s^t <ut fo* the frontiers of
the kingdom. Ir is expected that a terrible
contest will ensue—for <1*#- P-.!<.*s appear re
count upon no if«!ufgenre, and the language
of the Empercr is too explicit for any one to
doubt that he will not oarrv his threats into hx
ecution. The war will therefore be a blood*
one—and accompanied with tire greatest «nor
milies. for the hatred between tho tivo nations
is excessive and the want of provisions is fell"
in the kingdom. The inhabitants of the coun
try are not less aroused than thos* in the cities
—they are flock ng in crowds >o join the army*
armed with spades and pitch forks and compose
separate battalions, which, if well led, mav
prove dangerous lo the enemy. Th*?ir patri
otism is inflamed bv the clergy. The peasants
embark in the cause wif h if possible greater
enthusiasm—more self-denial even f;*an that
which urged on the operatives of Paris It is
not only that they give gratis the wood neces
sary to mak« barricades, but they even trans
port it to the places where it is required.
They labour in thousands at tho works of the
fortifications, and r*‘St contented with «*ne ra-
uou of brerad a day, leaving their pay fixed by
tho government, lo be employed in tn& pur
chase of arms.
The Gazette de France of the 13th Jan.
says, that the Minister of Finance has* publish
ed the partienhrsofthe state ofthe revenue lor
1830. It shows a deficiency of 13.031,496
francs upon the calculations in tho budget,
founded ’upon the revenue of 1328, ’compared
with that of 1829 thetleficiency is only 5,407,-
834f.
The Journal de tiavre ofthe 19th Jan. says—
‘A letter from Paris addressed yesterday to
a bouse in this city, closes with the following
passage—
‘I know from a good source that the reunion
of Belgium with Franco has been resolved up
on in Cabinet Council—that we shall have a
war for which France will make preparation,
and for which she is even now prepared. The
instructions given to M. do Mortemarf, our
Ambassador at Russia, are tortus effect.'
‘V^e arc assured,’ says the Globe ofthe 18lh
Jan ,*';hat several engagements have taken
place* between the Polish and Russian van
guards, all to the advantage of the Poles. It
is added, that the Utter had taken six pieces
of cannon anyl 1500 prisoners.
k
LAFAYETTE TO THE NATIONAL GUARD.
The Paris * papers of January 2nd, contain
the following letter from Geo Lafayette to the
National Guard of France :
‘ A short ticae has passed, my dear brethren
in arms, sinco I was invested with an immense
command Td day I am no morr than your
old friend the veteran Guardsman. This dou
ble title will accompany me as my chief happi
ness to the grave That which I have ceased
to own, found me in the great week, springing
from the boundless confidence of the people,
amidst those glorious barricades, under the re-
elev.ited tri-culor, wherein three days, were
fixed the fate and institutions of the present
race of Frenchmen and the destinies of Eu
rope. The functions which I refused in 1790,
1 accepted in 1830. from tho hands ofthe
Prince whom we have since hailed as a King
They have been I (rust, exercised for the pub
lic good- Seventeen, hundred thousand Na
iional Guards, already enrolled and organized
at the voice of a happy chief, are my witnesses
They may si it! he useful I declare it., at a brae
of which I am permitted lo be a judge, and ot
which I would be a rigid censor.
Tho majority of iny colleagues ofthe Cham
ber of Deputies have formed an opinion that
rr.e<»e functions oughtj-tQ ceaso for tbo present,
a> d f he same''opinionlias been avowed by the
organ of the Government.
‘Besides Mi«> jealousies quite unjustified by
any r--collectn- 1 hr.ve a right to say it. arose
from ar- us sides’; they.manifested themselves
-trongiy, atV.j t j1 . not be satisfied with less
:han a total and unreserved abandonment ot
the power, aad then, though the kind interven
tion of royal solicitations was employed to re-
rain my services that instinct of liberty which
has never deceived mo through tho vocation
t mv long Ufa, Warned me that I must sacri
fice this power and these pressing affec.ions,
r o the austere duty of prese r ving all the fruits
, »f the Revolution of .1830.
“ My comse nas ><•; been without advan
tage; of this I ani assured by an immense c ■>r-
respondence In fact if the Muliiime move
moot of tbo French nation in arms has been
-poatancons—s<, to. -iftrantee France against
,ne futur- coxuroticu of a narrow a tnabg
-.ar.t cr even a timid policy-, it *s enough to j
place her beneath the protection of the princi
ples ot 1789 nnd 1791. and above ait, of the
viir.l and universal principle of election—it »-
not loss true'then a central influence, and if I
might flare to say it, the Confidence claimed
bv some personal consideration, have bench
r.lahy contributed to harmonise during the
sosoeosion of law conflicting wishes and opin
ois and to def at the intrigues of tho party
• oat was o Vert brown but w.lnch still retained
; no power to hurt I love to recall the circum-
;»cnots ofthe second general inspection,
inch iu this regard so powerfully supported
re.
* *• I will no! recount all that has been done
c organ.zo for u«^ tiie‘o admirable legion# oi
■ :t«es—th'*se mfsfftro&s-battalions- of the vil
-ige^ * * * A bis \ far from fear*
ii;>i tilt.-" great institution, lor mod without delay,
*>bmit hesitation, or trouble, scduly by the in
fleenc** of-a bcmidless and ucquaiifiad confi-
iruce sn42,0 body of the natron let us hasten
; ii‘v them the model far our other instilu*
■‘How cati I describe the delight with which,
s! tt*e end of a few weeks, I presented, lo the
■dm r f too of our people, of our King, and uf
irungers tlii* National Guard of 1* iris, which
or loriyvear- li.id been my unde, nod in truth
•isy family. — at length reviving more brilliant
•cid m »rc numerous than ever, and with its
j;-iliant ftvsociafes, the beautiful legions of the
ici my, exh.biing in the Cluimp de Alai a force
of »n* re than eighty thousand men This
was a dolight which could be surpassed only,
by wha* i fa it when within a few day#; I know
that to the National Guard, Pans owed .its
-afety—the revoluiion is unsoiled purity from
on me. If oik* depart ment, that of the Setn’K
Oise alone, has given me such enjoyments
wh t must tiave been my gratification at the
reports from all (be departments—reports des
cribing armies created, equipped, and dism
pimed, as if by miracle—in beholding myself
throughout surroui d*d by tbe deputies of all
France como to asii^t m the second maugura
:ion of their King, and who, in their affection
a»e confidence, made me their depository of
li.^ir cotnplaififsmpon general questions, or up
on I cal grievances, and‘their mediator with
the Government—a mediator, as it were, com
missioned t»v the spirit of the great week —
This duty 1 iiave discharged ^have expres
sed as freely a** in the tribune my ardent—I
may calLthena.my-irwpatlent wishes for the iull
realization of the programme published; while
trie blood of «#ur 6 O00 patriot fellow-cpiZens
still smoked upun the ground; and 1 have
«* *ugf»t that at'the’earliest possible moment
France sfonM have a repr’escotntion chosen
subsequerrr t tbe revoution of* 1830; ai d if 1
have th-^ opportunity^! any discussion relative
to the farrnation of the oth*r chamber. I shall
contend tor the principle of presentation of as-
rinnf peers to. the K'ng for his.select ion, in
jireferrtice to the existing system If I have
3Crop!&d to lend utc tho procrastination ex the
abandonment of measures which were in my
opinion necessary, let not such hesitation be
treated as urging coups d'e elat or as endeav-
ing to exercise upon others a dictation to which
1 myself would never submit; of which Mstory
will do*me the justice to offer more than one
proof. ,, „
•' But I had rather repeat what every body
knows—Frenchmen of ail parties, and foreign
ers of all countries—that if the constitutional
order couquered in the gre*t days—if tke pop-
alar throne, raised by our hands, were even
menaced—no matter what side—the whole
nation would rise to defend them
“In the painful'moment of bidding an adieu,
which I had thought was not so near, I offer
to my dear brethren in arms, my gratitude lor
their friendship, my confidence for their recol
lections, my prayess for their .happiness, my
admiration for what they have done my know I
edge of what they will do, and my .hope9 that
the calculations of intrigue, or the interpreta
tions of malice will not prevail in their hearts
against me. Finally, I offer them all the feel
ings of a tender affection, which will not leave
me until my last sigh.
LAFaYETTE”
IkTILEBDCUlVILLE:
THURSDAY, MARCH 24, 1831.
In consequence of Another alteration ofthe 'Mail Ar-
ran^emrnts, we have changed our day of publication to
Thursday—on which day the Federal Union will regu
larly issue hereafter.
IQ** Sherifii’ and Clerks’ Advertisements shouid be
scRt so as to reach MiiSedgcvdle the Friday previoua to the
day of publication.
Wc gite today a corrected List T the last drawing of
the J\litled*eville Masonic Hall Lottery—the other had
some errors. Holders ol Tickets will do well lo tooJi a-
rr flint
The Weather.—During the past week we have had a
second edition of winter—ice and frost in abundance—
gardens have suffered—spring now smiles again, but we
tremble for the fruit.
*- -
The Injunction.—It is known to most of our readers
that a motion has been made in the Superior Court, for an
Injunction against Georgia in faver of the Cherokee JV*o-
EitmfaC?* Tribe—Mr. Wirt!)
We see ty the United States’ Telegraph that the argu
ment in favor of the Tribe was concluded by Mr. iVirl on
the I4.h instant. We have not the most distant notion
that the Injunction will be granted. If it should, who is
theic to enforce it? It is very certain, from his late mes
sage and well known opinions, that tbe resident irill not!
THE CRAWFORD PLOT.
Having concluded the publication of the first edition of
tho correspondence, drwloping what We think may be
most aptly termed the Crawford Plot, we leave our rea
ders to u week’s respite, belore we give sbein the second
series, consisting of Mr. Crawford’s letter, Mr. Cat*
boon’s addenda, Major Hamilton’s exposition, &c. &.c.
Our object in so doing is to place before the public an
o.'trly view ofthe advantage which the Clay party are bu
sily engaged in ende<tvorii*g to reap from the discord in
our ranks. Tbe full evideuce of their hop<9 and antici
pations may be found in the official wanifesio “to ihe
people of :he United States” on our first page, extracted
from the ATational Journal. As a set-off to this, we give
the ab’e, dignified and lucid commentary of the United
States' Telegraph upon the article in the National Jour
nal. We tvouid here remark that tve have not at all
times approved the tone and manner of the Telegraph—
out in this article the Editor has done himself honor, and
the cause he advocates, an essential service. The Edi
tor of the Telegraph is known to have been, from its in-
crplion, the strenuous advocate of General .Turkson.—
W* uro happv to find that bo perfectly comprehends and
correcliy draws the true line of dennrkalion between
those who were the original and true friends of the Presi
dent, »nd those who were formerly his bitterest enemies,
but who from motives of personal advancement, fell into
his ranks by tbe force of public opinion, after the battle
h".<! been “fought and won' 1 —Nay, affer having been
f.iii-ly bcitten by Jackson’s friends, they faced lolhe right
about, reared the Jackson flag— marched ahead of their
.ite enemies—and were the first to reach the rendezvous,
and shout victory to the Hero! It is no less.trfce, as the
Telegraph remarks, that these eleventh-hour men are
the very tools of bitterness that have spread tbeir poison
through the ranks of Jackson’s best friends. The first
germ sprang up in Georgia, nnd its branches shotlhem-
setves out to New York and Tennessee. This is the ve
ry position always held by the primary frienfis of Jack-
son in Georgia. Who hns forgotten the language of his
enemies iu 1824? ‘‘Surely no Gtcrgian (said then the
Recorder) who feels the spirit of a Georgian, who has nut
given hiuiself opus the ll : ndfolloirc* cf General Clark,
can entertain love for the person, admiration of the char
acter of Jackson. or gratitude far any services rendered
by him to Georgia.” Many more quotations of a kind
red character might be adduced—but let us only advert
to the subdued tone ?*f the same Recorder, in 18*29, wlo-n
Jackson had triumphed, id 1 * “Hut that |»ar‘y (!h*
Clark I’aity) must not cla m all the merit of electing
Jacksoi. President!!!—the political doctrines of the rni-
u^.ity are as diametrically opposite to those of General
Jackson as bfack i? to white!!” We might give kindred
extract* from the Georgia Journal about the same date;
hut, for the present, let that pass. We have exhibited
enough to verify the positions of the Telegraph and our
views, at least so far as the proof comes frc-fti this qtvar-
ter of the c-uintry—enough to show that the Radicals of
1824 .v«re the enemies of J ickson—that those in Georgia
were open in their enmity, white they could not avoid
the declaration that the Clark party were the devoted
friends -.<f (he President from the bcgicning. Thus was it
in 1824, '29. llov fis it in 1851 ? Why just so as to au
thorize the emphatic repetition of wLnt we have again
and again said—that William H. Crawford and his fac
tion dt (eat-d Jackson’s election on his first candidacy—
that William H. Crawford and his faction have sown and
are still sowing the seeds of discord among Jackson’s
best friends. Should these “plotters and eontnvers" a-
g»in defeat his election, the eyes uf the people of Georgia
and the lepublican parry throughout the Union maybe
opened lo the political frauds practiced opon them—but
they will be opened too late for their own benefit and the
good of their country.
foreign News.—The great length of “the Correspon
dence,” itas prevented h*; from giving details or affairs in
Europe, by ;lie late as rivals. The substance of them
however may be comprised in few words.
Our readers ar- apprised of the determination of Po
land to perish or be free. Tbt-ir manifesto resembles ve
ry much our Declaration oi Independence. It is proba
ble that before this tbe fate of Poland has been decided, if
France has not interfered, which wc think pr bable from
th* indecision manifested on the subject in tbe Chamber
of Depuires. I*. is gralifjring to Ameficans to witness the
spirit manifested by the immortal LaFayctte. He is
a Wo: ough going Republican, and is in favor of Uiat course
which will give full scope lo the principles of the late Re-
volution in France. It is stated in some of the pap. rs,
that if the French Ministry do not meditate in favor of
Poland, ibey must retire from office and give way to the
friends of Lafayette. We regard the course that France
may take in this matter as the most important question
that concerns Europe. Should she declare for the Poles,
it will be, the battle of freedom against tyranny—bloody
indeed ould it be—uncertain in issue, & most important,
whatever that issue should be. Wc are inclined t& think
that such a step on the part of France would fan into a
blaza all the elements of freedom just waiting to be igni
ted through >ut several important nations. England, no
doubt, looks to the-.a!t»ti.'d< of Fiance, with fearful fore
bodings. She basbrr hands fail at home, had her people
could be easily farmed into a Republic. But should
France not interfere, then Poland, without an almost mi
raculous intervention of Providence, must bo crushed be
neath the immense power ot the Autocrat, as his forpes
were on the borders of Poland by last advices. Though
tin* cui:fi ict tvouid ha fearful and tremendous—yst if this
occasion should jews, human foresight cannot fbs another
r
t s
period syfavorable^to^he ^genlus.of towfifc.- T error
pation.” Yet w« believe, with Mr. Jefferson, that so it
as the art oT printing fives, liberty will grow, and incretfe
and spread.
N Gibing more clearly indicates the happy effects of edu
cation and a general dissemination of knowledge, than the
fact that in atl '.he recent revolutions in Europe, the
youths of the schools have led the van in the enthusiasm for
freedom—and their globing aspirations seem to require
nothing short ol Republican privileges. L‘ t the princi
ples of our government circplite freely amid the youth of
Europe, and a spirit wifi be engendered, which neither
power can subdue, nor corruption can bribe.
In England, much agitation prevails, end things ore in
h very on Vented slate. In Ireland, there are nil! greater
commotion?. Mr. O’Connrt, the leader of the P-rtriot*
and Reformers in Ireland has been arrested for an st-
tempt to avoid or weaken the effects of the Lord Lit u!tn*
ant’s Proclamation against certain meetings. He had
given bail—and the arrest has 'caused great sensation a-
mong the noble sons of Erio.
Probably tbe next arrival# from Europe will bring uO
very important news. Into* or Ptuce is the great ques
tion.
OUR HOME AFFAIRS are as interesting and almost
as portentous, (we hope not of blood) a* those oi Europe*
Changes & rumors of changes at Washington, are daily °o-
ing on. Among the most important of thtat; is the report
that Mr. Calhocn is to be brought cut for the Presidency*
As connected with this rumor il has been said, that prepar
ations were making in Yirginia’for a demonstration in tho
Legislature in favor of the Vice President—that Clay is
to haul olf, and Judge Spmcer is to be rmn bv the Nation
al Republicans for the Vice Presidency We have never
given credit to this report—and we are confirmed in our
scepticism by the formal and pompous annunciation of
Henry Ct.at in several of the northern papers—In addi
tion to^rttit It the Richmond Enquirer of the 15th, says—
“We tflBn-stand that Mr. Calhoun in his recent visit lo
i!ii» city (Richmond) professed bis dispoii.loti lo goftfr
C met al Jackson."
Other rumors say, that there is lo be a gener«l split in
the cabinet—othsrssay, not—In fact, these Washington
“correspondents” are busy in hatching news, merely far
the love of it. We rely very little on what they write.
In Georcia things do not go altogether to suit the pa
lates of some of oor political gormandizers. The oppo
sition of Gilmer atul Haynes disturbs the tire foi ou r qui* t
of the wigwam, if we are to judge by certain indications.
By the way—we woukfaobseore (hat a wrong construction
has been put upon our fate remarks oft this subject. Wc
have neither declared in favor of the one or the other of
those gentlemen. We are disposed to let them battle it
out—and if the Clark party should not put fartvard a can
didate, we shall he at liberty, and have full time to take
sides before tho election, should we think proper to do so.
Jackson and Calhoun.—The worthy Editor of the Na-
can Messenger says —the Clark party have not yc< “hung
out their bonnet," as to the choice between these iwo d sl:n-
gnislied individuals. We have not the k* ast idra that
Calhoun will run for the Presidency—and Ilia Editei of inu
Messenger, certainly could not hove been ut home in 1824,
or he must have been taking otu of Rip Van Winkle's naps*
to have forgotten that wc not only thru *• huogowV*—but
*■ nailed our banner to the uiast”—H.i ohght lo reculhmt
too that bis uWn party tried their best to feur it down, bo
he and the Recorder h »d fa tier try ng .in !
The Boston Ceotinel makes Ihc following sublime an
nunciation of their can 'idate for the next Presidency —
**p’c>r Pvesttfant.
“Hon HENRY CLAY,
The Champion of Liberty, a l oc to Tyranny and P-o-
sciipiion, and the able supporter of (lie ,1mtricen System
ofmiiioiia! industry nnd luieriuil Improvement.’’
Speech of a certain eloquent Counsellor in (he font’s
State and a “ice bit aitld song." stem to os to put the fin
ishing touch to this exquisite flight—A m u was ih-lhuJ
for stealing a bee-hive at nighi—-whtrcLpou the Coun
sellor for the prostculion thus opened the case to ihc Ju
ry—“Gentlemen, “Bold, ardent, and aspirins,’ 1 he s'alli-.
ed for h at the midnight hour, w ilha dagger in hi° Land,
uml thrust into the bet-hive—for his mouth itood heneyk
fashion—and honey he would hove!! ’
All which tiie song fits atimirab:)-— .
“XVc’ll have all the rew Convention,
“We’ll have all the Rights of Man—
“We’ll have all the Indian Nation —
t 'il‘ nry Cloy and th* Factory Men
We give place lo the article from our worthy corres
pondent, Ge''r«»a, not as the • xpression .of oor own v-
pinions—hut that the freedom of the Press nitty not be re
strained. W« ihink-with the Richmond Enquirer, that it
will be time enough when Jackson declines, to look for a
successor. We are pleased with tbe following views from
the Richmond Enqnirer-*-“Who will bind himself at this
moment to the car of Mr. Van Boren, or folm C. Calhoun,
or any other man? Who will row sjy what ae w»!!d« i.v
this matter, some faur years hence wh-oi circum^linets
maybe rrvate: - • lly altered, and thu characters cf meg ars
perfectly developed.”
• - —
Political consistency,—We do. not know wbcu we have
been more amused than in reading- the suhj iiued “ potent
grave end reverend" discussion iu iu«* Masscchcsctt? Le
gislature on tbe subject of Mulatto, Indian and Ngra
wives and husbands l It is said thirc is no “ disputing
about tastes— but verily thinks I l<* myieU,” It ret her Jo
nathan docs not think so on this sulj et. N 9 no—
He can abuse Georgia and preach up hum .mty »>neq icl
rights—Indian rights and solemn treaties—uit binding
upon us of th» South—Rut when he comes to dress op a
charmirg jet beauty from the toast of Guinea, with fair
flat nose—white rollipgejes—and dulcet lips two inches
thick—ieri'y his heart sinks within him—Tis r.s bid as
pork and Mclassc3 to r. Southron—But it seeais, after
all, that the most potent argument"was Mr RantouiV—
that it Was rather a “contradiction that so much sympa
thy should be expressed far the Indians as ii -xpressed a-
mong us-(in Massachusetts!) and that ivc should, ot tiu>
eame’timr, enact laws lojprtvent their intermarriage.”
It is a very pretty thing toecture Olliers—on (he princi
ples of humanity—on making Mulattos and Indians ur
equals, and all (hat Srfrt of talk—hut tty it yourself, and
it nauseates immediately—So Mr Kendall concluded that
“ public opinion" would fix the business—and but far Hits
“ contradiction” and this “public opinion," no doubt the
old Bay Stale would have adopted the old section of
1786. Now we pretest against Massachusetts saying a
word to us about Indian rights and oppression—and vio
lated treaties See. &c. till she consents to place them cn a
footing of equality in her own limits, not only in the Statute
book, but in “public opinion”—We happen to know from
person observation, that even in New England, the color
ed population is id a most debased, degraded despised
condition—worse generally than the free negroes of tbo
South—and much worse than most cf our slaves—
MARRIAGE BILL.
While the Marriage Bill was under discussion l»sl
week, the following section was, on motion of Mr. Bige
low, stricken out:
“Sec. 7. Be it further enacted, That no person, an*
thorised by this Act to marry, shall join in marriage any
white person with any negro, Indian, or mulatto, on pen
alty of a sum not less than 50 nor mmrn than 100. Anil
all such marriages shall be absolute“null and void.”
This section was copied from an act passed June SSI,
t7S$
The fallowing is a sketch of the debate on. the above
subject, as reported in the Daily Advertiser. ^
Mr. Bicelcw said there were several objections te it—
(the above section)—inlbe first place, it would not always
be easy to know who were mulattoes, lor some of the ele
gant creoles from the South were so beautiful and sc lit
tle tinctured with blade blood, that it would not be possfa
Me for a clergyman to decide—and in tbe next place af!
the punishment would fall upon tbe innocent. The cler-
gjrmun might be fined, and the poor woman turned off,
tbe next morning, while the man who made all tbe Cifi*
cultv would escape entirely.
Mr. Brooks said he was in favor of tbe striking out.—*
He knew a case in Boston where a clergyman was prose
cuted far marrying a mulatto to a while, when be could
not have known the difference; and the woman was made
to stiff) r when she did not know the law.
Mr. Robinson of Lowell, said lie thought the gentle-.
Wen were mistaken in the old law, which, provided, that
if a person has any less titan half blood, tidy are taken Ut
bn white.
Mr* BtbcLow said it would be rather a delicate matter
upon such an occasion, for a clergyman to inquire into the
exact proportion of different binds of blood which the par-’
lies might possess.
Mr. Robinson said there would, be no difficulty oil that
scoro, as a person wouklffie presumed by law to*be whit*
till they were proved to be black.
’Mr. Grat of Bostonqpras in .fawor of » modification,
so ts to retain tho penalty, but tosuikO out tho class*