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yv?n\w\ ^ 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 »£*, 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