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0 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 ni,r Jgaeag^sggg -mmrvmmmurmmrnm-w roKEXG-dr. 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*