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From the Louisville Dvmoerat. “LIFE OF MR. CLAY.” Tha Frankfort Commonwealth announces th: expected biography of Mr. Clny, by the au thor of of the “Junius Tracts,” under the head of “a f nthcoming ilcoclopmcutAt first sight it would appear rather singular, that the life of ii man who lias been so long before the public, should be heralded with such a phrase - It seams, however, the great development is to be in reference to the famous ‘bargain and sale’ question. A synopsis of the marvellous disclo sures which are to be ma le in this book, i£ given on the authority of a New York correspondent of the Cincinnati Gazette, “who has had a full conversation with Mr. Colton on the subject,*, and who gives a glowing account of the infor mation imparted by the latter, for the declara tion of whiggery in general. According to this writer, all the mystery whichhas hitherto hung around that unlucky question, is to he cleared up to tho entire satisfaction of the faithful. He says Mr. Clay has furnished all the papers rela tive to it, and that they form a hundred pages of notes, proving the statement made in tho text- Alas! many hundred pages have already been furnished by Mr. Clay and his friends upon tbis same subject, and all to no purpose in changing the public sentiment, which had been formed, while the prominent f icts tvero yet fresh in the recollection of the people. But tho furthcom'ng hundred pages of “nutes” are not only to clear up the character of Mr. Clay> they are to do something even moro wonderful, and “to show conclusively that all the bargaining was on the other side of Jackson and his friends.” These must be ex traordinary notes, indeed. If tho author of the “Junius Tracts” can make them do that, lie will assuredly entitle himself to tho reputation of being not merely a romancer. Perhaps in this new bonk he will prove, by the aid of these marvellous “notes,” that it was Gen. Jackson who accepted the office of Secretary of State under Mr. Adams, and not Mr. CIny! Who knows? Whiggery sticks at nothing now-a. d tys. But even this is not all that is promised to bo accomplished by these miraculous “notes.”— .There is to be terrible havoc made among cer tain prominent democrats. Hearken: "Jackson, in his after attempts to get out of the dilemma when lie found that Clay was too nol)l>- to bo bought, annihilates Buchanan; and Buchanan, in endeavoring to throw the burden from bisshoulder,drives the General to the wall, while General Eaton e;t«s t! rm both up.” This is really aw ful. What a cannibal that Eaton must be! Here are materials for a ro mance that shall electrify nil whigdom, and make “each particular hair” of every trig stand on end—“like quills upon the fretful por cupine.” But why—we might hedisposed to ask—why have all these wonderful disclosures been post poned until ibis late day? Ah! this difficulty is cleared up also. The new biography, like a new broom, is to sweep clean, and whisk away all obstructions. And why not? It will be just as easy; and according to the old say ing, “one may as well be hung for stealing an old sheep as a lamb.” By the way, we should not be surprised if the author, upon reflection, should concludo to hnvosomelrody with a capa cious stomach eat up the whole democratic par ty, rank and file. This would incr, ase the in terest of the narrative prodigiously, and we do not sec why the whole may not be eaten up, on paper, as easily ns two individuals. But we have nearly lost sight of the reasons why this marvellous narrative has been so long delayed. They are tlius stated: “iT-tl,cit„, Mr. Clay lias refrained from mak ing these disclosures out of regard for Bucha nan. But now, as bis life is to be written for posterity, and be is to take his true position in the constellation of creat and good men, and his own life is drawing to a close, the call for everything that is needed to clear his character from the aspersions mado against it is too loud and imperious to he disregarded.” Poor Buchanan! After lie was annihilated and eaten up. Mr. Clay bad so much regard for him he could not bear to let it be known to the pub'ic, even ahhougli Ids own reputation was suffering dreadfully for want of the disclosure. Tliispluces the character of Mr. Clay in an en tirely nuw light. No one ever dreamed he was possessed of so much forbearance. That he should have patiently suffered all the odium, and all tho misfortunes which were brought upon him by that unlucky “bargain” from 1824 to 1845. although perfectly innocent, solely out of his regard for Mr. Buchanan, to conceal the melancholy fact that that gentleman was anni hilated and eaten up, evinces a Christian spirit of patience and humanity upon which we had not culcu'med, and which cannot be too highly commended. Upon the whole, the. forthcoming biography will be looked for with great interest. It seems to us, however, that the time is not very well chosen—that it is either too Inte or too soon— too late to repair the injury Mr. Clay has suf fered during his lifetime, and rather too soon "for posterity.” Mr. Clay is not yet quite rea dy to take his place in a “constellation.” We imagioo he would still prefer to take his place in the presidential chair. We shall not object, When the proper lime comes,to his havinga whole constellation to himself; for we are satisfied he deservi-s one more than many of the noted cha racters of antiquity who have been thus honor ed. Most of tho latter, indeed, from oil we could ever lourn, were no better than they should be. Mr. Clay has performed valuable services for our country. His brilliant talents have added to the national character; and al. though both bis usefulness and his success in life have been much marred by that "Vaulting ambition which o'erleaps itself,” wo ore in no haste that he should leave us to take bis place among the stars. We think, therefore, that if this forthcoming biography could he delayed fin - fifty or a hundred years, it would serve Mr. Clip’s purpose, so far as pos terity is concerned, much better especially as it would then be much more difficult to distin guish the romance from the reality. THE TELEGRAPH AND REPUBLIC. Wednesday, June 4, 1845. Office Telegraph & Republic, ) Macon, May 27th, 1815. / The new post office law going into operation on the 1st of July, will deprive Postmasters of the privilege of franking. We hope our subscribers in the country will avail themselves of the intervening time to re mit their respective dues to this office for sub scriptions and save us the postage that must accrue after that period. Arrangements have been made to enlarge anJ issue this paper on a new press and type on and after the first of Julv. With the commencement of the approa ching campaign theToIcgraph will be prepared to bear its portion of the “dust and heat of battle. If not as ably, it will at least as zeal ously sustain the consecrated and time-honored principles of Republicanism as any journal in the Stale- Will our friends aid us by their co-operation ? REMOVAL. The Telegraph Printing Office has been removed to the tenement adjoining the Carriage and Saddlery establishment of Messrs. Wrigley & Hart, on Second Street. Senatorial Nomination. In obedience to the unanimous voice of the Convention which met on Monday to nominate a Senator, we present to tho Republican votets and our fellow citizens generally of the 20ih scnatori-il district, the stainless name of ABSA LOM H. CHAPPELL, of Bibb, and most heartily congratulate our political friends upon the selection. He may be regarded as already elected by a majority of from 200 to 300 votes Col. Chappell is well known to the people of this district, and lias their confidence in the highest degree. His private and professional character is without stain or blemish, and lie is as truly amiable in every relation that can bind men to society, or command their esteem, as ho has been, lofty and patriotic in his public ca reer. And while he has won for himself n jewelled and unfading wreath by the gallant stand he took, and powerful efforts he made in defence of the Constitution and rights of the South during the iate campaign, he has en deared himself to the Republican party notoniy of this District, but of the entire State, in a manner which must be as flattering to himslef as it is honorable to his constituents. While others around him to gratify their own selfish views or misguided ambition, were ready, Cataline-Iike, to join in a foul conspiracy against the liberties of the country, and plunge the dagger into the heart of the Republic that had nourished them, Col. Chappell planted himself upon the solid ramparts of the Constitution, and, like the faithful sentinel, who walks his rounds amidst dangers and darkness, undaunted by the fury of the storm above, or the perils in the world around Lin, hn never abandoned his post, but kept up the most vigorous charges upon the enemies of his country, until vic tory perched upon every Republican standard, and Federalism was crushed to the earth. This is the man whom we offer to our fellow citizens of the Twentieth District, as their Senator in the next Legislature. In his hands wo are sat isfied that wc but express not only the senti ments of our own friends, but those of the liber al and right-minded of our political opponents, when we say that tho interests of this district will be safe. His consistency, firmness, elo quence and past zeal in support of the great leading interests of this city is a sufficient gua rantee for the future, while his enlightened and expansive views, and his patriotic efforts for whatever may redound to the honor of the State or advance the interests of her people, is so well known that the return of Col. Chappell to- the Senate will be bailed with satisfaction by his follow-citizens throughout her borders.— Shoulder to shoulder and side by side, with firm step and unblanchcd cheek, with thoughts only intent upon the advance of the leading interests of Georgia, relying upon the sacred holiness of the ends for which we combat, and the prin ciples which we cherish. Let other sections do as they may. Let the Republicans by an unyielding attachment to - principle win, as they will wear, for this district, the name of “the star that never sets.” quiescing tamely in foreign advisement and dic tation but actively opposing the anneva'ion of Texas to the union with all their power, and denouncing the friends of the measure and the government at Washington with a malignancy and bitterness equalled only by the fierceness of the English tories? Have they not done all this? Ifihey have, they are the men to whom we alluded, and we leave the learned Editor of the Courant to answer whether in that they evinced much sympathy for free institutions^ any of the noble attachments felt by the patriot for “his own, his native land.” /- Minister to England. We notice that the Democratic press of New Hampshire and Massachusetts very unanimous ly recommend t he appointment of Mr.Woodbury, as resident minister at the Ccurt of St. James. Mr. Woodbury’s greajt abilities aad sound Re publican principles eminently qualify him for any station in the gift of the people or govern ment ; and his great services in the cause of Texas has given him a national fame which.en dears him to the Republicans of every section of tl e union. A better appointment could not be made. Mr. Woodbury is one of those patriots that could live on the turnip of Curtius and would have fought at the battle of Phillippi. The following from the Boston Post,jve lieajti- ly concur in : . HoK. Lsvi Woodbvkt.—It Las been for some lime rn mored that this gentleman would be the successor of Mr- Everett, as min'sler to England. That his appointment would give general satisfaction, we have no dcubt. We want a atatesman ofheavy calibre at the Court of St. James, at this time, and Mr. Woodbury i« just the man. Jf this appointment be one that ia not to be confined tothe South, we knew of no better selection that could be made, or one more gratifying to the North. He is our own “ rock of New England Democracy,” able in council, firm and self-possessed of mind, neither to be moved from his coun try's position by threats, intimidation *r flnuery; knowing his duty, he would ever maintain his position, and no one could belter sustain it by enlightened experience, profound intellect and great ability. Such an appointment would re dound to the honor of the administration and be acceptable to the whole country. Gen. Jackson's Health. The Washington Union of the 27th ult. says : “ The rumor of the death of this distinguished man turns out, as we suspected, to be false.— Gen. R. Armstrong, our consul to Liverpool, arrived last evening at Washington, direct from Nashville. He was at the Hermitage, in company with Dr. Felix Robertson, on the 15th 16th. and 17th ult. The General’s health ap peared to be nearly the same as it was when he wrote the President on the 9th—his mind, voice, and senses, all unimpaired. “ Gen. Armstrong is on his way to Liver pool. He is accompanied by his son-in-law, Capt. A. Harris, formeily of the United States army; his son, Mr. James Armstrong; and his daughter, Miss Armstrong.” Alabama Convention.—Tho Democracy of Alabama met in Convention at Tuscaloosa on the 5th ult., and nominated the Hon. Nathan- iel Terry of Limestone county, as the Demo cratic candidate for Governor. A writer in the New York Tribune, alluding to the .suggestion uwdc through the columns of that paper a few days ago, touching tile practi cability of connecting this Continent with Eu- rope by means of Electro-Magnetic Telegraph, says: - “This is not a new idea. Professor Morse lias long had such a result in view. I have of ten conversed with him on the subject, and re ceived sutisf.iciory answers to the various diffi cullies mentioned. His method was similar to that proposed by your correspondent; reeling off from and io ubiuDl shores any amount of w ire—10.000 miles, if it were necessary—hav- ing covered more thickly the extremities liable to injury fiom the corrosive effects of sea wa ter. Any danger of the wirt parting from its own weight in sinking is obviated by the sup. porting power of the wuter and the wire already sunken. There can be no reasonable doubt of the practicability of the plan.” “fi^’Tlie Editor of the “Georgia Telegraph, 1 at Macon, in a late editorial article, makes the following astounding declaration. He is us saying upon Texas, the Tariff, the Governor’s election, tcc :” ‘ “There are still men in this country—and in the very bosom of our own State, too. as well as beyond tho sea—who have lost all sympathy for free institutions, and the noble attachments felt by the patriot for “his own, his nutiv land.” ’ “Well, brother Prince, as you have informed us of the fact, can you tell us tcho they arc J If you knout what you say to be true, ns a good and worthy patriot, ought you not to give the names of such bad characters as you describe to be “ in the very bosom of our oten StateV’ Having opened the “eyes of expectation,” please give the necessary information, that we may know the “dread realityor have our fears dispers' d by the “airy nothing” of your own imagination.” In three columns of the true soporific rein devoted to the Democratic Press of Georgia, in the last Southern Courant, which the editor doubtless considers as caustic as Junius or Dean Swift, we find the above in relation to ourself which we will answer in a few words. Pending and since ihe late Presidential elec tion, have not the whig leaders and whig press es at the South as well as 'at the north, in Geor gia as well as Vermont, denounced the onnexa- tion treaty as flagitious and dishonorable on the part of our Government ? Have they not ta ken side3 with Mexico and denied that Texas was on independent Slate ? Have they not yielded, as far as they could, the dignity and honor of the nation as freemen, by not only ac- FLORIDA ELECTION. The recent elections in Florida prove that this young State, in the freshness of youthful vigor, is true to the sacred principles of the Constitution. Florida has sheathed her mai den sword in the good cause of republicanism, and vindicated her right to all the privileges of sisterhood with the Republican States of the Union. By an extra from the office of the Floridian of the 30lh ult., we arc in possession of sufficient returns to show that the Democrat ic candidate for Governor and Representative in Congress, have been elected, as well as a sufficient mnjority in both branches of the Le gislature to insure two Republicans to the Uni ted States Senate. Honor to this new constel lation in tho republican galaxy—may she con tinue to move on in the good old republican track. UNCERTAINTY OF LAW. Washington Irving, in some of his writings says that he never went to law but twice, tho first time he lost his case and was greatly jn-. jured; the second time he gained it, nnd was completely ruined. The following from the New York True Sun i3 an apt illustration of the glorious uncertainty of law: Law.—Who can depend upon the results of a suit at law ? The strongest case takes some times a contrary course. The United States commenced a suit against the administrators of Wm. Hogan, deceased, of this City, formerly a Consul in South America, for $2009. The case was tried in the U. S. Court a few days ago, and the jury returned a verdict in favor ol the defendant for $22,539. Dissolution of a Repeal Association. The Repeal Association formed sometime ago in Norfolk and Portsmouth, by the friends of Ireland in aid of the peaceable measures in progress in that country for the repeal of the Union, has been dissolved by the unanimous consent of the Association, and their reasons therefor set forth in the following patriotic re solutions : •* Whereat, It has been reported through the public Press that, at a late meeting of the “ Loyal National Repeal-As- sociaiion” of Ireland, held at Conciliation Hall. Dublin, Daniel O'Connell made use of language offensive to the ears of every American citizen, whether native or adopted —now, we, the avowed friends of Ireland, feel it to be our bounded duty to express in decided terms our condemns- tion of the remarks made by him. - Therefore, Resolved. That in the formation, of the Re- peal Association of Norfolk and Portsmouth, we were im pelled, by no other motives than our love of justice, by a sense of the wrongs which had been heaped upon Ireland, our firm conviction o' the peaceful means she was employ- ins to obtain redress and that we were aiding a noble and generous people, whom we knew to be friendly in every relation and devoid of hostility to our country. “ Resolved, That we regret having from the lips of Mr. O'Connell, that he is ready to aid and assist the British na tion in the destruction of this free and happy country, and that he would be willing to aid England in prostrating the proud Eagle of America, should she require it as a condi tion of Irish regeneration. •' Resolved. That we regard the language of Mr. O’Con nell as entirely uncalled for; a bitter display of bis hostility towards the interest of our country, and well calculated to bring down upon them if unrehuked by the friends of Ire land, in America, the unmerited suspicion of being more alive to the welfare of Ireland than firmly attached to the lame, honor, tied support of their adopted country. “ Resolved, That as American citizens, whether native or adopted, we feel ourselves bound by the innst sacred and solemn ties of patriotism ;by the blessings which we en'oy ; by the love of our free and glorious Republic; and by our solemn oaths and deep rooted obligations for the blessings ' which we have inherited or acquired, to cheerfully and steadfastly protect and support the American Eagle in his onward and upward flight against every foe. “ Resolved, That our sense of Ireland’s wrongs remain unchanged,but, that a proper sense of the feelings of our countrymen, render it necessary that we should place our patriotic devotion above suspicion, by exhibiting to nut fel low citizens that we are ever ready to guard and maintain the pure and spotless character of America's fair fame. '• Resolvd. That this Association be now dissolved, and no longer make it appear by our organization that we nre aiding and assisting one, whose language implies such a hostile feeling towards the welfare of America.” The following extract from the “ Dublin Nation” a paper which has been very appropri ately termed by tho Washington Union “ The organ of the mind and patriotism of j’oung Ire land,” may be regarded as a true reflection of the feelings and opinions of the Irish people on the subject (o which it refers. “Polk or Peel?—Whatever may be thought of Peel s discretion, whatever shall be j opposed the motion of the gentleman T' experienced of his acts he has spoken stoutly.-— | Twiggs. insisting that a committee be a DD n 5 The President solemnly announced, in his in- the convention, and announced its readioe*. proceed with the business before it. Col H 10 ter of Bibb rose and delivered a L U; ’ from Col. John Lamar, withdraw^ hi3 name from the convention and detli n ^ to serve as a candidate. Dock Garber^ Twiggs then rose and insisted that the-narn Col. Lamar, Col. Chappell, and Major N a[) "' s be put in nomination and balloted for by convention. Col. Hunter and Mr. Cox of Movements of tho President. President Polk, family and suit, says the Washington Union, intend spending the sum mer months at the Rip Raps. WEST POINT. It will be recollected that Congress refused a few years ago to make any appropriations for a board of visitors at West Point. And instead of the former board a number of military gentle men are appointed by the Secretary of War to examine the cadets at that institution. The following is a copy of the order issued by Sec retary Marcy for the present year. “War Department, 1 May 6, 1845. f In order that tho department may obtain the usual information on the workings of the U. States military academy, within the laws and regulations provided for its government, the of ficers mentioned below are appointed inspect ors of the institution for the year. They will meet at West Point the first Monday in June; attend the annual examination of the corps of cadets, and make report upon the discipline, in struction, and general condition of the-academy: Major General Scott, Brigadier General Brooke, Brigadier General Gibson, Brigadier General Towson, Colonel G. Bomford, Surgeon General Lawson, Major Levi Whiting. - “Major General Scott will appoint an aid or aide de camp to record the proceedings of the inspectors. W. L. MARCY, “Secretary of War. “By order: (Signed) •R. Jones, Adjutant General.” Ezekiel Polk- The sanctity of the grave lias been respected by every people and almost every nation—by the rude wanderer in the wilderness as well as by the polished inhabitant of the city—by the Heathen dwelling in the darkness of idolatry, and the Christian rejoicing in the light of reve lation. The grave stone of the humblest Ro man citizen, claimed the kind offering “ sit tibi terra levis,” and even the barbaric Goths, in different as they were to every other impulse which redeems human nature, when they over- ran Rome and destroyed every thing else, suf fered the grave to enjoy an inviolable sanctity. It was reserved fur the fierce party spirit of the whig leaders nnd whig press during the late Presidential canvass to profane the grave by taking up the ashes of the dead with feelings which scarcely find a parallel in the history of the most barbaric tribes. It wiil be remembered that the whigs throughout the Union, with a few honorable exceptions, stig matised Cob Polk as the grand son of a tory, and paraded tho name of Ezek el Polk as an cn' my to his country.Thc charge was repeated in every variety of revolting form, and certifi cates were manufactured to prove them,and the people were called upon to put down the pre tensions of a man who had sprung from a tory stock. But the Democrat c parly took the matter into their own hands, and ctushed these libels upon the chat acter of the republican can. didate, and vindicated the memory of his pat riotic ancestor. The fierceness of part}’ spir it lias now calmed down, and although in the heat of a bitter party struggle, justice was de nied the memory of a patriot, we do not be lieve that there is a liberal or a p,triot:c whig in the land who does not regret these wanton assaults upon the character of the dead. We find the following in a neu tral paper the Baltimore Sun, from one of its correspondents travelling in North Carolina.— It clears up the stain attempted to be cast upon the memory of Ezekiel Polk, and embraces other matters of interest. “ The first thing of interest in Charlotte is the re-building of the mint, under the directions of J. W. Colwell, Esq., who has contracted with Mr. II. C. Owens for tho sum of 820,000; who has recently completed the Court House and Jad iu that place, giving entire satisfuctioii to the Committee of Inspectors appointed to examine the 3ame ; thus giving evidence of his skill and ability to do ample justice to the Gov ernment in re-boiiding the mint. While in Charlotte, partaking of the friendly hospitalities of the warm-hearted Southerners, and learning that I was within eleven miles of the birth place of President Polk, being desirous to visit the spot of the birth of a man no one seemed to know prior to the late election, I was kindly conveyed there by Major Davidson of Char- lotte, who pointed out, as we were passing, much of interest connected with the events of tho Revolution ; among those of special inte rest was the house where General Washington addressed the citizens of Mecklenburg county, North Carolina; also, the residence of Col. Ezekiel Polk, the grandfather of the President, who was wantonly traduced and represented ns a Tory of the Revolution during the late contest. Col. Sloan, of the above county, pro nounced this a base fabrication, as his father fought shoulder to shoulder in the struggle for Liberty in the days of ’75 and ’76. “ While in Mecklenburg, being acquainted with some of the relations of President Polk, and they understanding that I would return to the District, requesied that 1 should wait upon the President with their respects. Arriving in Washington, nnd making my wants known to the page, that I was not seeking office, I was promptly admitted to the presence of the Pre sident. I found him all that report had said of him—affable, courteous and urbane in his man ners—all that could he desired from a gentle man filling so dignified a station. The fact is, Messrs. Editors, that such is the change oj feel ing in the South, that l heard but one individu al who said aught against the measures pur sued by the President, and the Merchants, as far as I was able to ascertain, who were for merly in favor of a United States Bank, have become thoroughly convinced from the whole some condition of the currencyand the pre cious metals that are in the country, that they cap get along without it. “ While in Mecklenburg, and not far from Charlotte, I was informed that one acre of land was sold for §5,000, for mining purposes.— -Such is the value of land in that section of country. “1 shall leave with you in a few days speci mens of gold ore, some in its natural slate when taken from that mine, and some in the bar rea dy for coining.- A. H-” augural address, that the title of the Americans to the Oregon Territory was ‘clear and unques tionable;” that they were perfecting that title by immigration; and that the laws and arms of the republic would follow and protect them.— The English minister has promptly answered asserlion by assertion, threat by threat, prom ise by deed. The right of England, says Sir Robert Peel, is ‘clear and unquestionable’—lie uses the words of the President, to make his contradiction more emphatic—‘that right we shall ask America to admit; and failing to ob tain by admission or offer, we are determined and prepared to defend.’ He 1ms stopped the packet to send his instructions; he has commis sioned the Earl of Cathc irt to command the British troops in America; he has hurried off two companies of 'artillery to Canada; he is about lo send an additional force there—8,000 men, ’tis said; nnd the Times boasts that the forts on the Columbia will be reauy to resist any troops that the Americans can move*against them. “Nor are these the only resources of which Britain vaunts. America, (says the organ of the ministers) has neithei navy, ai my nor cred it, England has all. The unguarded coast is threatened with a roving squadron. New York is within reach of Canada—Washington may be burned again; and, lest the memory of Jack- son should shelter New Oilcans, skeleton regi ments are to be thrown into the Southern States, and the negroes organized under the awful banner of liberty and vengeance. “Yet England will yield the Oregon without a war, if America persist. In any case, Eng land will lose it; for that tide of immigration cannot be resisted by the minister nor modern- ted by the President; the. great design of the American mind w.ll be accomplished—the ex pulsion of every European power from their continent. We do not say that Engl md might not colonize and long retain the Oregon; we are no believers in a vile and mechanical necessity; human genius knows no responsibilities; human will is supreme on earth. 11 England were safe in Europe, and had contented Canada by inde pendence, and should she establish a guardian army, and a sudden and vast colony in the Ore gon, und'-r an enterprising and original gover nor, with dictator’s power, she might firmly hold and gradually occupy the Pacific side of North America. But she will not content the colony—she Will not content Canada—she is unsafe in Europe. “England cannot hold the Oregon save by the consent of the Stales. Canada and Ireland are not hostile io the American occupation; it woulJ not be just, it is not their interest to he so. The claim of America is preferab'e on historical and political grounds. If the Oregon belonged to France, the States got it with Lou isiana; if to Spain, they got it with Florida; if to no one. they got it with independence. His torically, the claims of both parlies seem trivial. American Capt Gray entered one of i s har bors, and called the District Columbia, from les ship. English Captain Vancouver, afterwards entered one of its rivers. There were no in- herite j titles ir. either country; and, wisely nct- ing on the secret conviction of this, the negotia tions of 1818 and 1827 allowed equal rights of occupation to ihe settlers of both Sta es, leaving right of sovereignty undecided. The Ameri cans, on the spot, swarming with annual nations, naturally, nil but n cetfsanly, spread in and in. England has a few stoccadoed cabins on the coari, but not a colonist. Nature, might, jus tice, and the spirit of the conventions, h ive giv en it to America.” “Neither Ireland nor Canada, then, have just cause to object to the American occupation, a d then interest is even favorable to it. •*lu the States, Canada sens the natural ally or confederate of her approaching indepen dence. They are near—England fat; they are friendly and like—England has misused, does maltreat, and is unlike to Canada.- Besides, it is the obvious interest of the American nations to emancipate their comment from European- quarrels. “The progress of the American republic is that of a State towards whose independence Ireland gave Montgomery and 25,000 so diers —of a State which a'ded her in the emancipa tion struggle, add which has helped and still generously assists her for repeal—of u State which is the bulwark of liberty. Ay! not withstanding the slavery of the negro, America is liberty’s Bulwark and Ireland’s dearest ahv. Ireland laments and concerns the negro slavery which England planted in America. She would exult at its abolition in all the Slates, as she rejoices at its exrinction in so many; but she knows that its abolition, however pussible and right, is difficult and dangerous; she remembers that, when she suught England’s help fur emancipation, England had slaves; that few na tions on earth but hold or have held them; and finally, Ireland knows that she has no Quixotic mission to hunt out and quarrel for (without be ing able to redress) distant wrongs, when her own sufferings and thraldom require every ex ertion and every alliance. “These, then, being the rightful and prudent feelings of Canada and Ireland, England can only occupy Oregon by the consent of Amer ica. “The last packet brought us the positive statement, the deliberate pledge of the repub lic; will the next bring us news of a craven apology or a skilfui retreat? Mr. Polk has the name of great clearness and decision, ard so lus address signifies: he has been met by a defi ance as bold, a contradiction as direct, and movements us hostile as ever were used by one government to another. Can the sparrows of Downing street frighten the western eagle? “Ol course, the humble loyalty of the empire would support the Queen in any wur, no matter how unjust or injurious; but the reported talk of u minister is not a royal declaration, and this, therefore, is the time for discussion. “We do trust that Sir Robert Peel will re consider his unjust and imprudent declaration; or thutsome wiser councillor will save the mo narch from asserting by arms a claim so ill- founded at a time so inopportune.” « appoi c , ed to wait on Col. Chappell and ascertain ifv would accept the nomination in case it w as . 8 upon him. Mr. Land of Twiggs remark i that he had no doubt the delegates from Twin, were willing to yield the candidate to gju 1 provided they could agree among themself, Mr. Gunn of Bibb stated that lie had been ^ sured by several of the gentlemen from Twh that such was their understanding, and | would like to know if they still adhered lo it,. Col. Wiggins, of Twiggs, in a few animated an'] spirited remarks replied nnd insisted that a, somefeHing had already sprung up it m'iohib, better, for the harmony of their proceedings lo join in the balloting proposed by Dr. Garb*. Col. Rice of Bibb, in reply to Col. Wiggi Ds ' stated that to relieve the delegation from Bit! of any embarrassment as to the selection of >j, jor Napier, he would state that the nominal!,, had been unanimous. Dr. Garber then mov ( j for a recess of ten minutes, which was cc,\ curred in. The Convention met according to adjourn, ment. Col. Hunter of Bibb rose nnd staled to the chair that he was authorized, as Chairman of the Bibb delegation, to state that they werj ready to accede to the plan proposed by D r , Garber of Twiggs, and proceed to ballot fur a candidate. The convention then proceeded to ballot, which resulted in the choice of Col, \ H.Chappell. John Bailey, Esq. of Bibb, then, moved that a committee of five be appointed by the chair to wait upon Col. Chappell, and in- form him o r his nomination. The clmir S p. pointed for that committee John Bailey, E$q, Col. Hunter, and Col. Rice of Bibb, and Co)’ Solomon and Doct. Garber of Twiggs. On motion of Doctor Garber the convention cd- journed to 2 o’clock. 2 o’clock.—The Convention met according to adjournment and was organized. Cot Hun ter from the committee appointed to waiton Col. Chappell reported his acceptance of ih e nomination which was received .with great en thusiasm'. On motion of Col. Hunter it was ordered that the proceedings of the convention be signed by the Chairman and Secretary an^l published in the Telegraph & Republic, and that the Dt» cratic papers of Georgia generally be requested locopy the same, when on morion of Cal. Sul* onions the convention adjourned sine die. JAMES PEARSON, Chairman. Clifton E. Blake, Secretary. While we yieid a place to our correspon dent, “No Man’s Man,” we must be permitted to remark tint we think his apprehensions en tirely groundless. From all sections of tie State we have the most gratify ing assuruncis that the delegates generally will frown dura every thing like personal feuds or the bicker, imps of rival factions, and look only to the sue- cess of Republican principles nnd such an ail. ministration ns. will redound to the honor mid welfare of Georgia. Wc ourselves apprehend no difficulty -in ihe selection of a candidate by the convciicon who will unite the puitv entliu- siast'cally in his support and calm down lire ex- cited elements which seem to threaten ii now, and in serried column, side by side snatch from the grasp of whigery the honors that were lost by default at ill" lsat election. Savannah, May 29, 1845. O. II. Pr.iNCE, Esq.—Will you be so oblig ing as io give ihe following correspondence a ph.ee in the Telegraph, ns early, as-may be convenient. This publication is made, entire ly upon my own responsibility. I asa in this city, on my way to New York, nnd therefore, must resort to the present course,, as the only one nffo-ded me, of making known to “ our poliiicn] associates,” what I esleerrr important facts. The reasons assigned by Mr. McAlis ter, for his apparent unwillingness, reserve the Slate heretofore, are honorable to-himself, and should be perfectly satisfactory to ids friends. 1 am, sir, your obedient servant, HOWELL COBB, of Houston. Savannah, May 28. 1345. Sir : S'nce your in me has be -n used in con nection with the candidacy for the Chief Ma gistracy of Georgia, it has been objected to you, that you have hithettounfmnly refused to en ter the service of the State, although rep-at-d- ly urged to do so; and the probability is sug gested of your declining a nomination, should it be tendered to you by the approaching nomina ting convention; may I therefore he permitted to enquire of you the reasons which have influ enced your conduct heretofore, arid the course you will pursue, should a nomination be ten dered you, with a view to my making those reasons known, to our political associates. Respectfully, vour friend, &c. HOWELL COBB, Of Houston. M. H. McAllister, E-q. Savannah, May 28, 1845. Dear Sir: Your note of this dav is before me; in reply I state that whatever may have been my course heretofme, in relation to taking office, it wae forced upon me by aa imperious necessity, not to be controlled; a necessity im posed upon me by the claims of a large family and the exigencies of my private affairs, grow ing out of obligations, which, though i/ot origi nally my own, were not the less sacred. an<. which required to bo met promptly. That ne cessity is so far relaxed, that 1 shall not feel at liberty to refuse any call my friends may choose to make upon me. I shall regret, if a juncture of affairs which has heretofore deprived me all power of action, be construed by any of oot friends into an insensibility to the genero UJ kindness of the people, or a want of just appre ciation of the claims, they hare upon me, in common with every patriotic citizen. Very respectfully, &c. M. h. McAllister- Col.Howell Conn, of Houston. district convention. The delegates appointed by the counties of Bibb nnd Twiggs to nominate a Senator for the 20th District, met in the Court-house in this city op Monday, the 2d inst., at 12 o’clock, when on motion of John Bailey, Esq., of this county, Major Pearson of Twigg S was called to the- chair, and Clifton E. Blake, Esq., appoint ed secretary. The Chairman then in a brief and pertinent address explained the object of Col. Polk, Charge to Naples, Mr. Spark' 1 of South Carolina, Consul to Venice, and M a J- Davezac, Charge to the Hague, sailed from New York on Sunday ihe 18ih ult, in the pack et ship Yorksbiie, for Liverpool. Thus. W. Dorr.—The Providence Journal of 6tli inst. says : A proposition for the uncon ditional liberation of Thomas W. Dorr wiH undoubtedly be made (his week, in the Gener al Assembly.