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Love.
Tho following fragment from the pen of
Frederick Halm, is almost inimitable in its
beauty and delicacy :
Yell me. my hesrt, what lore it t
It giveth but to rob :
Two tool* and one idea.
Two hearts and but one throb.
AnJ tell roe how tore coroeih T
It comes—and ah, 'tis here;
And whither, pray, it fleetb ?
'Twaa not—'twas fancy mere.
And when is love the purest t
When its own self it sliuna.
Ami when is love the deepest ?
When love the stillest runs.
And when is love the richest ?
It lioardeth when it gives.
» And tell roe how love speaketh T
It speaketh not—it lives.
From the Savannah Georgian.
The Present Position of Texas.
Thu Globe, of the 5th inst., contains t, long
nnd most Interesting editorial upon this subject.
The arguments and speculations are based up
on the fetter of Gen. Woll, to Gen. Houston,
declaring that hostilities will he forthwith
commenced by Mexico against Texas, and up
on the representations of a cor respondent in
the Republic, “whose name, if given, would be
the sound of R trumpet in the cars of this coun
try.” Tho reasonings and views of the Globe
upon the present position of affairs between
Texas nnd Mexico upon the one hand, and be
tween Texas, England and France on the oth
er, arc highly interesting and exciting, and de
serve the serious attention of every intelligent
American. Not simply does the question pre
sent itself to us os one of independence or de
pendence, of liberty or of slavery, of right or
of oppression, of prosperity or ruin, between
Mexico and Texas—but under its other as
pect, it becomes yet more profoundly import
ant as a question l>ct ween our Republic and the
crowned heads of Europe.
Upon the pretext that an armistice (which
has never existed between Mexico and Texas)
has rightfully come to an end, on account of
the breach of one of one of its conditions by the
latter Government. Santa Anna declares that
war is again to be commenced. Why should
it not have commenced at nit earlier period ?
Tho same pretext which is ciled to justify its
commencement now, could have justified it be
fore, I« there no other, and more plausible
reason which may have actuated the Mexican
tyrant in Ibis sudden step which he has taken ?
It is not natural to suppose that Jie may have
been influenced by the condition of things be
tween Texas and the United States ? In the
first place, by a dread that Texas may hereaf
ter be annexed to our Confederacy; and in the
second place, by a belief that the rejection of
the treaty of annexation, by the last Federal
Senate, has tended to produce, at least, a tern
poraiy stupor nnd despair on the part of the
Texan people t Nay, even should we suppose
that England and France had not actually
treated witli tho Mexican Government, upon
this subject, do we go into the region of idle
speculation, when we conclude that Santa An
na, knowing, as he does, the jealousy which al
ready exists in England against the extension
of our Territory, should expect, at least, to be
countenanced by those two controlling nations
of Europe ? Both of them have declared Tex
ns a free and an independent Republic. Both
of them, if not controlled by other anti moro
selfish motives, might, under a different aspect
of nfl".irs, have interfered to save Texas from
the rapacious clutches of her oppressor. San
ta Anna has nothing to apprehend from them
While they, in their far-reaching diplomacy are
fighting against us, be, with his armies of blood
thirsty hirelings, may desolate, at will, the fer
tile plains of Texas, and glut himself with the
blood of the Saxon.
Rut there is reason to suppose, under the
prosent aspect of things, that there is concert
of action lietwcen the Governments of Great
Britain and France, and the Mexican dictator.
First, it is rational to conclude that there is
•ooncerl between the Governments of England
and France; for that ablest, nnd profoundesl.
and wisest of tnonnrchs—that Ulysses of mod
■cm times Louis Pbillippe—has been striving
to keep up the most friendly relations with the
throne of England. To secure the French
crown in his family—to preserve it against the
spirit of Republicanism, which still operates
most powerfully in the bosom of tlm French
people—is an object which absorbs his highest
ambition, and calls for the constant exercise of
his eminent powers. Ilencc we find that both
of their controlling Governments of Europe
have expressed, cither more or less openly, their
opposition to the extension of our Territory by
tho annexation of Texas. Now we have every
cause to believe that there is an understanding
between them and Santa Anno, that ho will be
countenanced by them in striking the lone star
from the galaxy of nations. The selfish and
unscrupulous policy of Great Britain, may in
duce her to interfere, just in time to save Tex
as from final subjection—but she will demand
her '■quid pro quo'' She icifl make Texas
her dependency—both commercial and politi
cal. Her name may be that of a Republic—
she may have her own President and her own
Congress as of old—but the mighty arnt of
England will be nroun 1 her to sustain her so
long as ahe continues to swell the power, and
human suffering, or pander to It's hellish pas
sions. Our Maine, whether we will it or not, is
involved and deeply involved in this conflict.
Although, acting upon Mr. Clay’s policy, we
may choose to stand aloof, and fold our arms,
while these most important transactions are pro
gressing around us, yet, in spite of ourselves, if
Texns is not annexed, it will he ascribed to the
weakness of our councils, and will be regarded
as a triumph over oar name. Will the Ameri
can people close their eyes upon this picture of
truth? Willthoy allow the spirit of party—
devot'on to a poott weak, puny, perishing
mortal, to swell up and overshadow their devo
tion to their country—its future power, great
ness and renown ? Will the blood of their
brethren in Texas—blood which has flowed
from the same oiiginal fountain heads, and
which gushes from hearts that glow with a love
for our name and our institutions—apppal to
them in vain from the reeking baltlo fields of
their young and struggling Republic ? Is there
nothing—absolutely nothing in ali this to weigh
against Mr. Clay and his individual ambition ?
Our opponents may talk as they please about
tho annexation question losing its power; let it
only be presented fully before tho people, and
it will control their votes and carry the coming
Presidential election.
T£££f?JZ.fP/f
MACON:
Tuesday morning, august 27,1844.
FOR PRESIDENT,
Of TmiMim.
FOR VICE-PRESIDENT,
3Y3, Sk&aiLiXS,
Of PnMuyfMMta,
Democratic Elecloral Tieket.
For the State at Urge,
ALFRED IVERSON, of Muscogee.
CHARLES J. McDonald, of Cobb.
CT^We are authorized to an
nounce Hon. A. II. CHAPPELL
as a candidate Tor Congress in
the 3d Congressional District.
Evil of Family Intermarriages.
Another source of human deterioration is a
long series of family intermarriages. Be the
cause what it may, both history and observa
tion testify’ to the fact, that the issue of mar
riages between parties related by consanguini
ty always degenerate. They become enfee
bled in time, both mentally and corporeally.
This piactice, which is fostered principally by
the false pride of rank, has reduced almost to
dwatfiishncss the nobility of Severn] nations,
especially Portugal. It has likewise aided
not little in not only deteriorating, but nearly
extinguishing, most of the Royal families of
Europe. The case is strengthened and ren
dered more expressive by the fact, that the an
cestors of those families were the real proceres
of natural voiles, of the land: nten peculiarly
distinguished in their day, as well for corporal
stature, strength, and comeliness, as for men
tal excellence. Yet, I repeat, that a long line
of family intermarriages has contributed much
to reduce, below the average of mankind, the
descendants of these ancient nobles, whose,
high qualities alone gave them station and in
fluence. In this the human race are analogous
to our domestic animals, which are deteriora
ted much to breeding constantly from the same
stock. Even among - he people of certain sects
of religion, much mischief is done by the con
tinued intermarriages of the members with
each other. The condition of the Jews and
Quakers affords this. Those two societies arc
more afflicted with some form of mental de-
1 rxngement, proportion to their numbers, than
any other in Christendom. They arc also un
usual deficient in distinguished men. This is,
no doubt, attributable, in no small degree, to
their seldom iTwying out of their own sect.—
Caldwell's Physical Education.
The end of % Drunkard.
A New York Correspondent of the U. Bute* Gazette,
describing an evening on the Bt-Vry conclude, lii* letter
with this affecting incident.
a crowd hail gathered near the gate at the southern ex
tremity of the Battery. and several voices rose at the same
moment upon the air, crying for vengeance Npona tattered
form that reeled into the enclosure in a beast-jy state of in
toxication. He was apparently about 50 years of ȣ*, and
was followed by a young, beautiful and interesting £*rl. not
out of her teens. A moment before I saw him. he hau rais
ed bit arm and struck the lovely being to the earth. i'* > r
tbit the crowd was pursuing biro, and would doubtless have (
committed some summary act upon the inebriated wretch,
bad not the tame delicate form interposed to prevent the
consummation of the deed. She approached timidly and
fondly begged the monster to come home. He swore by tbe
living God that he would never return.
Little did be think, as be uttered the oath that the ven-
WilMnvil of Join Tyler.
We stop the Press to announce the news by last
evenings mail, that the noble, patriotic, and honest
John Tyler, has published nn address in th e
Madisonian, in which he withdraws his name from
the Presidency.
Houston Democratic Barbecue.
Our enthusiastic friends of Hous
ton, have tendered to Col- Seaborn
Jones, a barbecue to be given on
Saturday, 7th September next, at
which this talented and fearless re
publican, with Judge Iverson of
3Iuscogee, Herschel V. Johnson,
Esq. of Baldwin, and other distin
guished gentlemen of our party will
be present. We are authorised to
invite our fellow citizens of this and
the adjoining counties, as well as
all the 2d Congressional district of
both parties, to attend in Perry, on
that day; and assure them, that a
cordial, generous, welcome awaits
us.
ISAAC MINIS, Esq, of Clrartraori
Gen. G. HENDRICKS, of Butts-
Col. E. D. GREER, of Coweta.
Geu. n. H. TARVER, of Twiggs.
Col. JAMES M. KELLY, of Houston.
Col. ALLEN COCHRAN, of Monroe.
Col. LEVI M. ADAMS, of Meriwether.
#Col- A. H- ANDERSON, of Burke.
Gen. J. W. SANFORD, of Baldwin.
Col. PETER NORTHEN. of Greene.
Col. I3HAM H. SAFFOLD, of Washington.
Col. JOSEPH W. JACKSON, of Chatham.
Col. JOSEPH RILEY, of Talbot.
Col. VARNUM, of Lumpkin.
CapL JOSEPH JONES, of Liber.y.
Geo. HENRY LOWE, of Harris.
ROBERT C. CLARK. Esq., ol Richmond.
Col. JOHN B. WALKER, of Morgan.
C. D. COOK, Esq., of Troup.
Secretaries.
.■ra l
htour, of Charleston, Moisei of Talbot, and:
others.
On Wednesday night, addresses were delivered j m y vote—all 1 can give.
VALDOSTA, A 0 »;^7
Gkntlzmkx—I am sorry I eannoTl
on the 22d. You have my best wi,| les , al ,d vnu
, w _ _ IkoewHr,Folki«Coi» — r *
lit the Court House Square, ^ ^ ln *J rig,".* 1
son and R. W. Flotirnoy, and by Col. Saflold, ot the importanceaf the crisis—it fathe same as itul rfS*** 8
Washington, nnd * *» j
Benning, of Muscogee, at the Hall Ilf the Demo- their predecessors of that day—the general ueifart ■
cralic Association ofB», nnd on bob eveningsn, j1*»
tbe various encampments. j »»«» aud sedition Iowa, with the same hearty coX'm
- • « _«• i : i They are not ashamed of the name. a1tliAn.k .c.” ^
We din
The length of the proceedings of our great Mass
Convention, nnd the number of letters which it was
thought necessary should accompany them, have
excluded much editorial and interesting matter, as
well as some advertisements. AU of these shall be
attended to in our next. The lamentable death of
our Foreman, Mr. Willingham, and the consequent
confusion in our office, will wo trust, plead our
apology in part. His obituary will appear next
week.
The Committee of arrangements of the late De
mocratic Convention, take much pleasure in re
turning their sincere thanks to the citizens of Ma
con, for the very kind, liberal, and hospitable man
ner in which they nided in etwertaining our com
pany, and to our Whig friends in particular, who
with a generous magnanimity, “hung the string
ofthc latch on the out side.” our acknowledgments
are especially due, and freely tendered
geance of that God bis sacriligioas lips had prolaned,
at that moment hanging over him. and thatthe angel of death
was waiting upon the waters to bear him with all his fins
upon his head in the presence ofthe Creator be bad mocked.
He shook tbe fair girl from him with a curse, and stag
gered to-the railing. A cluster of boats was at some dis
tance from the shore, a few voices were singing one of
Russell’s songs. Tbe drunkard contrived to clntnber on
the uppermost rail, and having seated himself, catted to the
lingers to perform something lively, or “d—n his eyes, he
would come there and sing for himself!’* These were the
last words be uttered. In endeavoring to change hi* posi
tion, his foot slipped, and he fell into the water to rise no
more. Great exertions were made by the boats to render
him assistance, and more than one daring fellow plunged
imo the sea; but all in vain—his body has not yet been reco
vered. The tide wa< running strong at the time, and we
may hoar of bis body being washed upon the opposite shore
in n few days.
The girt was almost frantic—she rushed to the water’s
edge crying "Father! father! dear father? for heaven's
sake save my father!'*—if Was indeed her father. He had
once enjoyed a handsewre property, but liquor ruined him.
He sold his house for it and at last his garments. His wife
died from want, and his daughter supported him ami three
brothers by the labor of her hands.
Hn swore he would never again enter her house because
she would not give him liquor; he rafted her, and died
whiles curse against himself yet hong upon his lips. The
daughter did not leave die spot before midnight end her
cries appalled the stoutest hearts around her. Twenty dol
lars were raised among tbe spectators, bat when handed
her she exclaimed: "No, no, give me my father.”
Foor girl, she called in vain. That father was in other
pretence. She was borne from the place by some friends
and when she left the spot, the lightness of heart which had
drawn me to die scene had departed, and I felt it almost a
sin to be happy amidst the wretchedness man makes for
himself.
A Burial at Sea.
One man died and was buried on the passage. I never
befure witnessed e burial at sea, but it is of all sights, one
of tbe most solemn, and indeed, awful and repulsive, to see
a corpse, with a heavy srone tied to it, plunged into the
deep. The shronded body was laid upon a board, and at o
particular point in the burial service, Was launched over
the ship’s side and oat of sight in n moment. For n little
season there was a htrslrof solemnity thrpugliont the ship af
ter this event, but it made little impression, and Oven as lire
waves closed over the body without a trace of its passage,
so did the t : de of careless thought for an instant interrupted,
return without a trace of this image nnd lessen of mortality.
inmate, and this was well attended ) but I never dreamed
that such a solemn thing as a death and bnrial at sea could
make so little impression on the passengers. What is there
mote amazing than men’s firm reliance on continued life, n-
midst the certninties of death, and even in the presence of
death before them! Men see their fellow-men die. with as
much unconcern as ifthey themselves were of another race
of beings, and death never to be their own experience.
Nevertheless, the passengers, one and all, were very kind
to the wife of this poor man. and raised fur her n contribu
tion of about thirty dollars, so that, ns her husband could
not have lived many days on shore, being in consumption,
it was truly a mercy to her tint he died at sea.—lire. Dr.
Cheever’t ljetler to the Sew York Evangeliit, dated
Liverpool, June 18,1844.
An Indifferent Mormon.
the wealth, and the fame of tllO mistress ofthc There wai indeed air evening religious service after thu
& . a event* in tne steerage, or which the dead had been an
sens, or lo crush her so soon as she attempts to - * • •• 6 •* **
resist that power, and to act for herself. Even
this state of things would bj far more acceptn
bio to the Mexican Government, than to have
Texas annexed to our Union. Santa Anna
would prefer to this small, intermediate Re
public between his Territory and* the United
States—than to have, bearing immediately up
on .Mexico, the gigantic dominions, the inex
Jiaiistihle resources, and the iron determination
of our glorious Confederacy. Hence there is
reason to suppose that lie is ever awake to this
probable policy upon the part of Great Britain;
that lie will march his armies into I exas at
bur instigation ; that he will force the young
Republic into her toils; that he will drive her
from .the holy ulliuncc which she lias been anx
ious to contract ivilh this country, into tho arms
of a selfish, cold-blooded and unscrupulous
rovishcr.
Such is the present aspeevof. affairs between
llio various leading, powers of the world upon
tliis subject. TtsX»i is apparently to-be crush
ed among them. We, by our legislation,.have
excited tho jenlousieaof tho designing poten
tates of Europe, and in order to foil, and even
tually, if iliey can, to crush t/z, they are ready
to see Texas bathed in the blood of her sons.
'I'lte cruel Mexican tyrant is ready for any
tilin'*’, and cverv thing that can sate hij love of
One John E. Page, a Mormon elder, after blowing up a
lot of fellows who arc annoying him by sending letters with
out signature anil unpaid, then goes on to say :—“ There it
• WO tilings I know:—1st. I know that the faith of the Latter
~ ,y Saints is of the true God. and will eventually Jill the
rlh with Uie ” knowledge of God. 2d. / knoir the devil
mud about it. and I thall not try to pirate him." Go
Mr. Page.—Picayvnc*
A Wealthy Stage-Driver.
John Smith, the well-known driver of the fftage from
Portland to Conway, which has a chaise body fixed to the
top of the coach, is one of the wealthiest land-holders ill
~’ew Hampshire. He owns a farm of 1,000 seres in Con-
ay, 700 ol’which is well stocked with wood. From this
rm lie has recently sold the limber on ten acres for 81,000.
e hss 300 acres of good grass, grazing, and tillage. The
hole farm and buildings cost him 811,000. He has driven
stage upon this line, a distance of 54 miles, every day, ex
pt Sundays, forthe last 10 years, without missing a day.—
then lie commenced driving on this line, he was worth a*
bout HfiOO.ScKb'jryport Herald.
Tie Grcnt Democratic Mass Convention, at
Macon.
Wc litrdly know what language to employ in
describing this ’real event, which look place in this
city, on Thursday Jast.
When we consider lhat the largest and most in
telligent body of freemen* ever yet assembled in
this State, were on that day congregated heie—
when we look to tbe great ant? holy cause, which
called together tliis living mass—nnd finally at the
grand result of its deliberations, theb^artof the pat
riot becomes too full for utterance, and <ve dare not
trust our feeble powers to describe the sce-’C-
As early as Tuesday evening, the Delegations
from the surrounding counties, commenced pouting
in upon us. Every public or private conveyance,
came loaded down with the patriotic yeomanry of
Georgia. This flood continued increasing during
the whole night and the next day, until it seemed
to swell in a mighty ocean, whose trepiendous bil
lows must have struck terror to the hearts of the
few Federal Whigs, whose misfortune it was to
have been obliged to witness them.
Wednesday evening presented to us probably the
most magnificent spectacle ever beheld in Georgia.
The thousands of men, of waggons, of vehicles of
every description, bands of music, banners. &c. Sec.
As one Delegation after another marched through
Ottr streets—the echo, of the joyous and confident
congratulations of friends meeting friends, upon the
glorious prospects of triumph, in each other’s sec
tion of the State. And late at night, the numerous
camp-fires blazing up like beacon lights of victory
for miles around the city—all, ail made it a pros
pect delightful to look upon. They were an ear
nest',- n-not-to-bc- mistaken harbinger of the import
ant result in November next.
We cannot venfufe to speak with any accuracy
as to numbers, it has been variously estimated from
15000 to 30,000; it wasdoubtless the largest assem
blage ever convened in this Slate. There were a*
bout 500 of Georgia’s fairest daughters present, and
by their smiles of approbation, and’waving white
handkerchiefs, cheering the Democracy on to battle
and to victory.
And wc now tell our friends with confidence,
without hesitation, that we shall in October and
November obtain a victory over these British
Whigs, as decisive and complete—and we think,
too, ns deeply froughl with good to the American
people, as that gained over their political sires, on
the plains of York-Town.
The procession was formed at 8 o’clock, at the
Court-House, under the direction of Maj.'J. W.
Armstrong, Chief Matshal.
On arriving at the stand, Col. D. C. Campbell
called the meeting to order, and moved the ap
pointment of lion. Charles J. McDonald, as Pres
ident.
Vice-Presidents.
lion. THOMAS SPALDING, of McIntosh.
PETER SHJCK, F.sq. of Chatham.
Hon. JOSEPH DAY, of Jones.
Mtjor JOHN H. HOWARD, of Muscogee.
Dr. JAMES TROUP, of McIntosh
Gen. ROBERT BLEDSOE, of-Putnam.
Dr, DAVID KENDALL, of Upson.
WM. H. BULLOCH. Esq, of Clia'ham.
Gen. T. L. GRIFFIN, of Coweta.
JOHN CLINE. Esq, of Pike.
The Convention being organized, the President
made a brief and appropriate address, and closed,
by calling on the Rev. Dr. Leland, of Columbia,
South Carolina, toopen itsproceedingswithPraycr.
An eloquent and appropriate Prayer was then
made by this distinguished Divine.
Wm. F. Samford, Esq. of Meriwether, and E-
Icctor for that District, was then introduced by (lie
President.
Who, in a spirit stirring and eloquent address,
welcomed the various Delegations from South Car
olina and Alabama. His salutatory was wel! re
ceived and most tapturously applauded. When
lie concluded, IVm. Alston Hayne, (son of the la
mented Gen. Robert Y. Haync) was introduced to
the Convention. He read the Resolutions adopted
at the Democratic Association, in Charleston; the
object of which was to define distinctly the patri
otic course of South Carolina, to correct the false
and gratuitous assertions so rife in the country, and
declare her unalterable attachments to the Union of
the Stales. After they had been read, a loud and
repeated call was made fur Gen. James Hamilton,
who came to the Convention, a Delegate from
South Carolina. Gen. Hamilton addressed the
Convention for nearly two hours in a masterly man
ner, discussing with great ability, the Tarifl’and the
affiliated measures of the Whig party. His con
clusion was a most happy eilort of sarcasm, wit
and humor, which excited the meriment and ap
plause of the vast assembly.
The Hon. James Smith Hhett, a Delegate from
South Carolina, followed. He was a prominent,
active, arid efficient member of the old Union party*
in that State, and was the individual deputed to
visit President Jackson, during that eventful period.
He narrated some facts evincing the strong attach
ment of that party to the rights of the Stales, and
their determination to sustain South Carolina
gainst all Federal usurpation. He gave a glowing
account of the prescut harmony and unanimity pre
vailing in the Palmetto State, and indignantly re
buked the foul aspersion, that there was in Carolina
any want of strong and unwavering attachment
to the Union of the States.
At 1 o’clock, the Convention adjourned for din
ner. At 3 o’clock, having again assembled, Wm
D. Porter, Esq., President of the Young Men’s
Democratic Association of Charleston, was intro
duced, and addressed the Convention for an hour
in a chaste, cogent, and happy appeal, which elic
ited the applause of thousands who heard him.
He was followed by the Hon. I Valter T. Col
quitt, in an cflbit which lias been characterized as
exceedingly able and eloquent. He gave a most
withering rebuke to the new light politicians for
their desertion of principle, and for their invention
of an inclined plain, by which they might accelo-
rate their movements downwards from the firm and
stable position they once occupied as State Rights
men, until they have been finally landed into the
siough of Federalism. The honorable Senator has
won for himself by general consent, the honor of
being considered one of the most successful aod elo
quent stump speakers in the United States.
Robert W. Seymour, Esq., of Charleston, was
then called out. He addressed the Convention'in
the most brilliant and patriotic strains, catching the
fire ftont the Senator who had immediately prece
ded him, lie poured forth streams of gushing and
impulsive eloquence. He alluded in a most touch
ing manner to the position of the honest and incor
ruptible Chappefl. who was seen at some distance
jtt tho multitude making his way to the stand. As
an evidence of the deep feeling pervading all class
es for Col. Chappell, an open avenue was instanta
neously m ade for him, and he ascended the stand
amidst the shouts and applause of thousands, catch
ing the impulse, Mr. Seytnout seized his hand and
led him before the multitude. Col. Chappell re
sponded in a speech of rate ability, marked with
close logical reasoning, ."utd fervent eloquence.
The President then announced that tbe Prize
Banner would be presented.
The venerable Thomas Spalding, then rose, and
stated that it had been awarded to Green county
and presented it with a few 'graceful, and patriotic
remarks. Peter Northern, Esq., CVd. Absalom
Janes, and Col. R. W. Willis appeared as the
representatives from that county. On receiving it,
Col. Janes responded in adignified aud appropriate
manner, giving us the cheering intelligence that
old Green would nobly bear herself in the coming
contests.
A loud call was then made for Henry R. Jack-
son, Esq. of Savannah, and nobly did (his cion of
Georgia’s old Revolutionary stock respond to the
call. He is indeed, a fit representative of the stock
and lineal descent of James Jackson, who called
down the fires of Heaven on the Yazzoo fraud.
His speech was an agreeable mixture of racy wit
and persuasive eloquence.
As soon as the Convention was organized, it was
ascertained that no voice could be heard by the
whole assembly at the same time.
Four other stands were soon occupied by speak
ers in tho vicinity. At these, the people were ad
dressed by Col. S. Cohen, of Savannah, Geo. El
liot, Esq., of Beaufort, S. C., Thomas Lloyd, Esq.,
and B. Gritfin, Esq., of Savannah, F. H. Sanford,
Esq. of Baldwin, O’Keefe, of Houston, S. M. Strong
of Bibb, John Jones, Esq., of Muscogee, J. Phini-
zy, Esq., of Richmond, and several others whose
names it was impossible in the great crowd to pro
cure.
At 7 o’clock, P. M., lie Convention adjourned.
At night there were addresses made from the Bal-
id not have the pleasure of hearing any, j
* the regular stand on Thursday, hut hear have ilie hardihood to invite from the North, the 8**.U. ^
. i i -_u „ * I'of lhat school to teach politics to the rising eeaeratlui
‘ — South, ns if itie South were in her AUC 5 s Th ’"° fl!;t
effectually co-operatine with England ( on the Text, **
tion.) to abolish slavery throughout the world as if*\v es '
were animated by the same spirit of Abolition wLm!'?
known to unimate both England and the Northern \Vh'
Now. gentlemen, aa 1 have never in the course of v.
except at
them spoken of in the highest terms
banners of the diffrknt delegations.
South Carolina Title gallon.
1. National Flag.
2. “Millions for defence, not a cent for tribute.”
3. “Principles not Men.”
4. “Yonng Hickory, Dallas and Victory.”
5. “Liberty, the Constitution, Union.”
6. “New Hampshire the Banner bearer.”
7. “Young Men’s Democratic Banncrof Charles
ton, S. Carolina”—encircling “Free Trade,
Low Duties, NoDebt, separation from Banks,
Economy, Retrenchment, and a strict adhe
rence to the Constitution.”
8. At the top two hands clasped in a circle of
13 Stars, Coat of Arms of Georgia and S.
Carolina united, and Star of Texas within
the arms of Georgia.
9. “South Carolina for Young Hickory
10. The banner from Bluflion, S. C. was adorn-:
ed with a branch of green Palmetto taken
front the heart of the tree.
Inscription.—The rights of the South. The
privilege of managing their own Institutions.
Chatham Delegation.—1. National Flag. 2.
Democratic Republican Association of Chatham
county, 4th July, 1840; this banner was present
ed by the Ladies, in 1840. 3 Bust of Washing
ton. Reverse, American Eagle. 4. Spread Ea
gle, Inscription. “When sheltered under the
wings ofthe American Eagle, the sons of Hiber
nia will die in her defence.” Reverse, Democral-
ic Republican Association of Chatham county,
1844. 5. American Eagle—Inscription, In Uni
on there is strength, but glory nerves my power.
Reverse, Bust of Washington encircled by 26 stars.
6. First District, C. H. Spalding, Polk & Dallas*
Texas & Oregon, Equal Laws. Reverss, “Stand
aside and let old Chatham speak.”
Camden Delegation.—Embroidered Hickoiy
Tree. Inscription, “Camden knows no master.”
This was presented by the Ladies of Camden.
Houston Delegation.—1. Lone Star. Inscrip
tion. Polk, Dallas and Texas. 2. National Flag.
Bibb Delegation from the Warrior District.—1.
Clay with the Bank and Tariff will convert this
Union into a despotism or break ii into franghtients,
T. B. K. 2, “Two dollars a day and roast beef
can’tconte it this time.” 3. “Mechanicsdon't want,
Whig protection.” 4. 26 Flags hearing the name
of each State.
Morgan Delegation.—American Eagle, twenty
stars, and one large for Texas. Inscription, Wc
survive the Madiqon Coon Convention. Reverse.
We go for Texas and perpetual Union.
Fayette Delegation•—1. Fayette county Dem
ocratic Association. Polk, Texas, (Star) Dallas,
Oregon, H. A. Haralson. Reverse, National
Flag. _ 2. 4th Congressional District, II. A. Har
alson.
Jasper Delegation.—1. Bannot of azure Satin,
inscribed, Principles not Men; Polk and Dallas,
Texas and Oregon ; Liberty, Union, and the Con
stitution as it is now and forever. 2. Free Trade*
equal protection to Agriculture, Commerce and
Mnchanic Atts. 3. No Bankrupt Law :o pay the
Aristocrat’s debts and defraud the working man
out of hisjust dues, ,
Butts Delegation.—National Fl.-tg. Inscription
The Constitution, Wisdom, Justice and Modera
tion. Butts to the rescue.
Wilkinson Delegation.—National Flag.
Scricen Delegation.—1. Large National Flag.
2. A Lone Star, inscription, Texas and Oregon,
Principles not Men. Reverse. 6lh Congressional
District, E. J. Black.
Talbot Delegation.—American Eagle holding
in its beak tliis inscription, “Our Country right or
wrous.” t* Lone Star, “Foil;, Dallas and Texas.’’
Baldwin Delegation.—A Large National Flag,
inscribed, “Union and Rc-union, Polk and Dallas,
Texas and Oregon.”
Putnam Delegation—Spread Eagle, Stars and
Stripes; inscription, Constitution and Union, Equal
Rights, Polk and Dallas. Reverse. Texas and
Oregon, with one star, Polk and Dallas.
Coweta Delegation.—1. Polk and Dallas, Tex
as and Oregon, Lone Star, H. A. Haralson. 2.
Large and splendid National Flag.
Muscogee Delegation.—1. Muscogee Democra
tic Association, reverse, “Equality and the Con-
(Stitution” surmounted by an Engle. 2. Young
Men’s Democratic Association. Reverse. “The
good of our Country," Measures not Men." 3.
The Constitution, Poik, Dallas and Texas. 4.
The Texas Star..
Monroe Delegation.—1. Constitutional Free
dom, Polk and Dallas. Reverse. Lone Star. 2.
Ladies present to the Monroo delegation. Reverse,
Stars and Stripes. 3, 26 small banners carried
by a corresponding number of little boys with the
name of a Slate on each, and one for Texas. 4.
Spread Eaglt, Stars <fc Stripes; inscription, “’Tis
the bird of our banner,” “Cullodcn, Red Bone and
Evans districts. Reverse, “Texas Star.” Wel
come, welcome Polk and Dallas, the Constitution
as it is; Union. 5. 13 stars, Polk anil Dallas.
Reverse. Texas and Oregon nnd one star. 6. A
Lone star. Inscription, Polk and Dallas, A. II.
Chappell. Reverse, a lone star, Texas & Uni
on, carried on a Young Hickoiy.
Greene Delgation.—l. Polk, Dallas and the
Constitution. Reverse, “Annexation,” Lone star
among the stripes, and spread Eagle.
Prize Banner awarded to Gtccn county, on one
side, a Female with a child at her leet, the Brit
ish Lioncrouching nearly. National Flag waving
over the Female’s heau: Inscription, “The Uni
on must be preserved” Texas and Oregon. Re
verse, Justice with balances and sceptre, In
scription,- “Equal laws, equal privileges, equal
and exact justice to all.
Jones Delegation,—I. National Flag. Tnscrip-
» - iinap.
°P »nd adopt
...e worm no party p ro f esji ^
WB principles, as you Dro r, b
a-nn-Mical. arc sound ltepubtican priucintV*
* llepubhcan principles of’96, and wbetHeJr
party or not, 1 can cordially co-operste
course ofm.i-?:
given countenance or counsel by word or deed to the d *
trines and opinions of ibis parly, you eannot, I trus> im"
ine that in my old age, I could take them on and US’®'
them, even if there were in the world
better principles. Your owt
them are antagnnistical,
os sound as the !H_
belong to any party or not, i can cordially co-operate
you to overthrow the one and re-establish the other I
wish, with all ray heart, gentlemen, I bad more than' *
own poor vote lo offer. “ n '^
As to the new question which has arisen, and now L
come one of the issues between the parties I cannot b*
express my amazement, that any degree of inftturW
should have kd the Federal party of the South, even seen
ingly. or by any indirection.or construction to eounienince
the designs of England upon Texas. The threat of F r -
land is the most impudent, impious and wicked, that ever
emanated from the Cabinet of a civilized Government-^
there is no precedent for it among Bmbarisns. The Jars-
cens did not make >vtir to propagate even theif rehriob but
making war they osed it for that purpose—but the Saracens
whilst they offered the sword, offered the altarnitiveof trih-
ute England less Christian titan the Saracens, withhold,
even the tribute, and will Jbe satisfied with nothin- fc u ,
pound of flesh (the last drop of blood.) Wlw.
the Jews in the height of their prosperity, (slfboogh Mo!a’
try was detestable in the sight of God, ‘their Governor end
Protector.) The Jews never dreamed of using all
power and influence to abolish Idolatry throughout the
they called themselves, instead of resolving to use their h,-
flnence to abolish evety religion but their own, they tern-
pulously respected the Institutions both civil and reiirirms
of even the vanquished nations. Our Government could
not have heard this outrage without giving defiance, direct
defiance to England, if it had not feared that die Federalists
of tits North would take sides with England sgainst their
country—the sword of every Southern man should “hire
leaped from its scabbard lo avenge tbe insult;” but the
Demon of party raised its bead and tbe sword sleeps. Of
all people, we are most directly interested in avoiding Wsr
till England, yet it would be better, infinitely better to en
counter the most disastrous war, than to suffer England to
be sapping and undermining our fights of property by day
and by uigbt, by all the tricks ana devices of diplomacv
with every established Governments of the wcrld—dist-
vowing force, but employing means more deadly than force
—her detected incendiary intrigne with Mexico ta use Tex
as as the field on which to raise the standard of abolition for
our destruction, was cause, ample cause of war, of eternti
war with England, if she did not cease her intrigues and
plottings with oilier nations, perhaps with our own country
men. for the ruitvof our peace, prosperity and bappinets.
England bavin" confessed, no man now dare deny lhat she
intrigued with .Mexico, to erect nn the banks ol tbe Sabine
her Lever of abolition for our destruction, and ilisbrrauie
ofthc unpatriotic conduct of the Whig party in lelatjonto
this qnestinn. even more than m their anti-Sootliem politics,
that I wish the party defeated and put down, and lhat I am
sorry, sincerely sorry, I cannot offer for your acceptance oa
(he coming occasion, any thing more worthy than my solita
ry vote.
The boasted Republicanism of Georgia has l>rrn a hollow
and deceptive boast—the seeds of Federalism had hern
deeply sown in the day and hour of the Yazoo Iraud—by
time ami chance they have expanded into blossom, and they
give you fruit now bitter as the fruit of Eden—] advise you
taste not lest ye die.
Verv’respectfully, gentlemen. ’
G. M. Tnorp.
To Messrs. II. G. Lamar, and others. Committee, Ac.
CHARLESTON, (S. C.) Aug. 19th, 1844.
GcNTr.KMF.x- When I had the honor to receive year fa
vor, inviting me to attend the Democratic Convention, at
Macon, I instantly determined to accept it, and had promi.-eii
myself much pleasure from meeting so large a number of
the Democrats of Georgia, to whom I uni attached by all the
ties of political brotherhood, nnd who are so highly and just
ly distinguished for their enlightened pntriotii-oi. nnd ardent
devotion to the cause of freedom. It is. therefor •, with a
feeiing-of un cntitniou disappointment, dial I have been com
pelled. by indisposition, to forego this pleasure.
1 rejoice, however, to learn, as ldo from various •ptanr:*.
that the Democracy of Georgia has increased aud o inner—
ing, and that there is every prospect of its efforts hem" final
ly crowned with triumph. That such may indeed be die
irsue, must I>e the fervent aspiratie.n of ail who desire the
restoration of our Government to iu original simpheiiy «*4
purity. <iml win* regard the Union, out only as the ark of
our political salvation, but as the only asylum upon earth f< r
the oppressed aud persecuted of tbe human rare.
It i- well known, I lielieve, that after the withdrawal <>r
Mr. Calhoun, who was the favorite candidate of my native
Sl ue, my humble efforts were devoted to tbe s.trursey ot
Mr. Van Bureu’s claims. But, notwithstanding »•> i- n '
found respect, and personal regard for that illustrious I'.tiri-
ot and statesman, 1 sincerely rejoiced, for the sake of de-
country. when the distracting dis-isions of the Demorritir
party were so happily healed by the unanimous select leu*
of Messrs. Folk and Dallas, as their esnoidstes for tnc
Presidency and Vice Presidency ofthe Union.
Since then, I have omitted no effort st public meeting*,
and through the press, to sustain the cause of the Democ-
rac.-. and promote the election of their distinguished nomi
nees And 1 have done tliis, the more cordially in rclitiou-
to Col. Polk, because, having long had the pleasure of*
personal acquaintance with him. and being conversant,at*'.
with all the events of his public life, I know him to bes rasa'
of eminent ability, as a statesman, ot great power and im
pressiveness as a speaker, perfectly familiar with the true
theory and genius of our complex political system, ssgscinps
and practical in his views and habits, firm and energetic «*•
bis character, prudent in council, prompt and decisive in ex-
eentinn. and thoroughly devoted to all ihecardinal doctrincv
af the Democratic faith. In a word, lie is a man every way
qualified to administer the Government with honor :o him
self and advantage in the country, and upon whom, there
fore. tbe Democratic party may rely with confidence, that-
if elected to the office of Chief Magistrate, tio exertion will
be wanting nn his part, not only to consummate that gijf* 1
American measure the annexation of Texas to the Union,
but to regulate the domestic policy of llie country, according
to tbe standard Democratic principles of "low duties, no
debt, separation from Banks, economy, retrenchment, sad
strict adherence to tile Constitution.”
It is the policy of tbe Whigs, and of some of out Demo
crats too, to represent Col. Polk as a protectionijt. in conse
quence of bis recent letter to W. Kane, of Philadelphia-
But no charge was ever inure unfounded. He is eontrs-
dicted by the w hole tenor of his political life. It is refitted
by all his speeches ted vsB* in relation to foe Tariff, for *
long series of years. Ills doctrine of a Tariff for revenue,
as the primary object, with incidental protection to m-muiac-
tures, is the very doctrine of South Corolina. It is die doc
trine of tbe Baltimore Convention, in which ho concurs, ***
w hich Ins been generally assented to by the Democrat*
party of South Carolina. It is the doctrine of foe celebra
ted Exposition, put lished by the Legislature of this fit* 1 *'
nnd has always been recognised as the oreed cf the--rate
llights party. Manufactures cannot be sustained without
adequate protection. Soutli Carolina tins always been wil
ling to give them such an amount, not exceeding 30 prr
cent., as mav be necessary to benefit them, without prods-
cing cross injury and oppression lo the wxpurtisg ttsic*.
The w bigs go for protection as foe primary object *
Tariff, regarding revenue as a mere secondary msUet.
The Democrats, on the contrary, go fot revenue as the nun*
and only legitimate object, to which protection is cr.uiev
incidental. This is the great difference between them, and
as Col. Polk holds the doctrine of the Democratic party, j 1
is absurd to call him a protectionist, unless that apl>clla'- :<: '“
can be justified by the principles of tbe party ns expoundri
Ity the Legislature of South Carolina, and again promoted
by the Baltimore Convention. _
I am aware thatthe efforts that are making to array W
State in hnsrile collision with the Federal Gorcnman •
have been much calculated lo embarrass the Dcmocracym
other States, aud to injure the prospects of Col. Pulk. t
evil that lias thus been done, cannot be repaired; . ’ '
prevent its spreading farther, I embrace diis occasion
request that tbe Democracy o( South Carolina, mav no
implicated, as a party, In this unfortunate and tll'J°a^ v
movement. Be assured, it meets no support or syn ; ^,
from the great body of our people. Thev are tleteraw
- - b - J l’olk, and f"
in good failii, to support the election of Cot. xoi»,
operate with their political brethren in other section*
Union. They rely upon him and the party.
effect the admission of Texas, and a reduction ol tne^ ^
They will do nothing rash or premature. 3 hev
means disposed to repudiate Mr. Calhoun, or to , ta
ers in opposition to him. Above all, they are a j
the Union in the very spirit in which that grea J>BI §
man has expressed his fee Hog of devotion to • • s , a nt
stripes. Tho di«union fire will soon bum °u j,;,,.
of fuel, doing no injury, except, perhaps, to t “f . • 3n( j
lied it. At all event*, if this movement be f*ersn
cony of the Central Hotel, ftotn the Washington | tion. Jones Delegation, Reverse.
Hall, and at the Hall of the Democratic Associa
tion of Bibb county, by Gen. Ilarralson, Mr. Sam
ford, Carew, of Charleston, Wiley, of Columbia,
E. Griswold, of Camden co., Ingrain, of Harris,
Torrance, t?f Muscogee, Whitfield of Houston,
Johnston, of Ilaucock, Pryor, of. Muscogee, Sey
tulion Inviolate. 2. A lone star,
The Consti-
‘Annexation.”
n trial of strength take place to demde the jj^ue^thn ^ ^
be nn rational doubt, that the true Democrat* eT ery
"Polk and Texas. Calhoun and Union, win ..jjosid a*
thing before it, with resistless sway, from the
foe mountains. . . „ ... p, ro lina, afa
I will only add, that ns Georgia and South Caro ^
rpi . , identified in interests and institutions. *« ! w j"th the
I hero were various other flags from the nutnc- | be found side by tide in the approaching come ^
rous delegations, which in the excitement of such The battle has been ''* r . v ..j? n n oi ' s May Ge«rgj*
• , . . , . Louisiana. Alahamn, Inaiana, an* ,
an immense crowd It Was impossible to procure, soon be added to the number, and. wlicn foe^
These are a few front sixty ot eighty counties re- | shall have ended, may we al * b ® 11 ,'; to v ',; at ,j m i*eri«
^presented. " ‘ ^SSSST'
nffic*
lory.
anJ adJ
