The New York Herald Newspaper, August 16, 1844, Page 2

RALD. z _ New York, Friday, August 16, Another Magnificent Weekly Herald, SPLENDIDLY ILLUSTRATED EDITION ov THE NATIONAL PORTRY OF AMERICA!!! Scenes in the Life oF THE PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES, The Duel between Clay and Randolph! ! POLK’S LIFE THREATENED BY MR. WISE. We shall publish on Saturday morning next, the most superb illustrated paper ever issued from the press in this country. This magnificent Pictorial Werxuy HeraLp will, inthe first place, contain a number of charac- teristic engravings, illustrate of our second series of the National Lyrics ot the United States—the Aurerican Iliad and Odyssey. These illustrations are humorous, graphic, spirited and descriptive to a remarkable degree, and infinitely more interest- ing, original and exciting than the celebrated de- sigus by Martin, illustrative of Milton’s ‘ Paradise Lost,” and that immortal prose epic written by John Bunyan, when incarcerated in prison by his persecutors, and known to the whole Christian world—* The Pilgrim’s Progress.” ‘This /7eekly Herald will also contain two large engravings, from original designs by one of the first artists in the country, illustrative of memor- able scenes in the manhood of the Presidential Candidates. In a former number of the pictorial Weekly Herald, we gave representations of the em- ployment and daily lite of Mr. Clay and Mr. Polk when in the very morning of life, ere yet they had Thrown the graceful jacket by, And gloried in along-tailed coat. We will present them on Saturday morning next, when, grown up to man’s estate, they had entered on the troubled arena of public life, and occupied distinguished posts in the councils of the greatest nation on which the beneficent sun sheds life, and light and happiness. Mr. Clay is represented in the very midst of the memorable ‘Clay and Randolph @ontroversy”—a scene surpassing in interest and picterial effect the celebrated ‘‘Whistonian controversy” in the Vicar of, Wakefield, which has recently been immortal- ized by the pencil of Mulready, as far as the ro- mance of pistol and ball exceeds the interest ofa wordy debate, no matter how stormy or exciting, John Randolph is represented precisely as he stood on the field on that fine, clear and balmy morning— attired ia the ample folds of his dressing gown; his grim, gaunt and unearthly features overtopping the pile of bones and calico, and looking as composed and undismayed, as “patience on a monument smiling at grief.” Mr. Clay is also depicted with grevt truth and spirit—the very impersonation o¢ chivalry, fire, courage and excitement, evidently provoked by the deceptive raiment of his antago nist, and endeavoring to trace out the geography of his opponent’s central apparatus for the circulation of the rather indifferent supply of blood allotted to his attenuated carcase. This is really a great pic- ture. ‘The other large engraving represents Mr. Polk promenading in the lobby of the House of Repre sentatives, in the presence of Mr. Wise and others, whose peckets are filled with pistols and bowie knives, with the help of which they proposed to extend Mr. Polk’s promenade into the regions of eternity, but were so overcome by his excessive politeness that they postponed the accomplishment of their benevolent and chivalric design for an in- definite period. This also is a great picture. It will be at once perceived that we are sparing no pains or expense to present to the world a per- fect historical record of the great contest now | raging in this country. The party papers have their way of recording the events of the time—we have ours. They manufacture and retail the blackguardism of faction; we give a faithful record of the singular developments of human nature, folly, excellence, chivalry, extravagance, poetry, genius, philosophy, and moral grandeur. Price of the whole only 6} cents. The Great Race over the Nationol Course In 1844—Present Prospects of the Candidates. The great contest for the Presidency has been waxing hotter and hotter every day for the last three weeks, and the country ia now laboring un- der an excitement which we hardly anticipated on the commencement of the campaign. At that pe- riod the whigs were so very certain of victory, and the democrats were efflicted with so much bad temper and feverish discontent on account of the nominations at Baltimore, that a degree of apa, thetic indifference pervaded both camps, which threatened to deprive us of any fun, liveliness, ex- citement, or extravagance 1a the course of the contest. But the whole scene is now changed. The whigs have started from their lethargy, and | are putting forth tremendous efforts. In some parts | of the country the excitement amongst them almost equals that which prevailed in 1840—the memorable era of coon-skin and hard cider abominations. And the democrats are also very hard at work. They are hoiding mass-meetings at every cross, road, and newspapers for the campaign are spring- ing into existence in almost every township. The great men of both parties—the Websters, and | Wrights, and Choates, and Casses, are all out and stirring, addressing great gatherings of the people two or three times every week. Ail over the land, indeed, the din and tumult of the fray is increasing, and every thing now indicates that the present wil be one of the hardest fought, if not the very hard- est fought, battles,we have yet seen in this country. The election returns from the various States are daily looked for with the greatest possible anxiety. ‘There is of course, the usual quantity of lying and equivocation, and misrepresentation, in the party papers, about these returns. According to the whig prints, their party is triumphing in every in- stance—no such thing as defeat hasvisited it. On the other hand,'the democratic presses are equally vociferous and unscrupulous, in claiming a victory in every case. We have calmly and impartially surveyed the whole ground; and after an at- tentive examination of all the returns which have, upto this moment, come to hand, from the various States where elections have been held, or are in progress, we find that there is a large, a very large, and decided democratic gain since the Harrison campaign. In North Caro- lina—in Indiana—in Alabama—in Iilinois—in Ken- tucky even—the increase in the democratic vote is remarkably striking. In those States not heard officially from, the same result is anticipated, and in the great influential States of Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York, the struggle is expected to be very close indeed. Pennsylvania, it is thought, and not without some good foundation, will go for the democrats. Altogether the prospects of the success of the democratic party have within the last few weeks brightened up amazingly, and many of the gloomy ciouds which rested on the future fortoses of Polk and Dallas are clearing away, like the mists of aight which had wrapped up the wood- crowned summits of the Jersey hills, fleeing before the bright beams of the morning sun. Bat the whigs have also many encouraging omens of success. There certainly are now con- siderably cheering evidences of an approach, at least, to the fulfilment of the poetic prophecy— The country’s risin For Clay end ¥relinghuysen ! As we have again and again remarked, the great source of danger to the whig cause was the ab- sence of sufficient excitement to draw out all their forces. At the outset, it cannot be denied, there was a great lack of enthusaism in the whig ranks. The masses were not aroused. They were too | certain of victory. They over-eatimated the influ- | ginia, which ence and extent of the digunion, and. disturbance in the manks of their opponents. But now the whige have opened their eyes. They are fully awake, and are quite convinced that they must fight a little in order to conquer. Mr. Clay it is seen will net be allowed to walk over the course. And hence the whig excitement grows apace. Mr. Webster leaves his chowder pot, and is lend- ing his powerful aid to keep the great whig caul- dron boiling. The somewhat protracted excite- ment amongst the democratic party, stimulated partly by the absurd anti-Texas movement of the Evening Post clique, has in its turn spurred on the whigs, and no room is now left to doubt that the contest will be from this day onward, hot, furious, and bitterly contested. This contest is of vast importance and it will be a decisive one. It may perhaps determine the ques- tion of peace or war with Great Britain; and the issues connected with the domestic policy of the country, involve its prosperity and progress for a long time to come. The new issue of the annexa- tion of Texas gives a novel and peculiar interest to the conflict, and certainly tells in favor of the De- Mocratic party. But onthe other hand, the remark- ably prosperous condition of the country, and the speculative, glittering, and fascinating schemes of the Whigs, add to their chances of suc- cess. And yet, elevated in interest far above the ephemeral objects of political strife, this spectacle of great and growing national prosperity reduces the result of the election in November to a position of but secondary interest in the minds of many. Stull, however, there will be multitudes who are hastening to be rich, and care not how they be- come so, that, dazzled by this brilliant prospect, will join eagerly in the ery for a National Bank— for distribution of the proceeds of the public lands, —and for all those measures which offer encour- agement to bold and reckless speculation. On the whole, then, the present prospect of na- tional affairs is gratifying to the calm, reflective, honest patriot, The misfortunes of past years are remembered but as a dream. On all hands, the vast elements of national prosperity, wealth and Greatness, are seeking, and find development, Industry is increasing—enterprize is increasing— trade is increasing—manufactures are increasing— agriculture is improving, and the contents of our granaries are every year increasing. The coun- try, to use one of our own good, expressive Ameri- ean phrases, is “‘bound to go ahead;” and it is, after all, precious little matter whether Clay or Polk is elected. Intusrrations or Society 1n Great BriTain.— We give to-day, on our first page, a series of very striking illustrations of the present social condition of Great Britain, taken from the London journals. These sketches exhibit the present condition of the upper and middle classes in that county in a clear and more intelligible light than could volumes of philosophical disquisition, Facts—broad, start- ling, damning facts, show that the existing social institutions of that land are rotten to the core. Re- gal magnificence, purchased by the blood and tears of millions—an aristocracy of leprosy, vice, crime, poverty, hunger, despair, these make up that terri- ble picture. Look on it, citizens of a free land, and learn to revere more than ever the glorious in- stitutions of your country. Gree.ey versus Mass Meetinas, or Mass Mezt- 1NGs versus GreeLey.—Mr. Philosopher Greeley ‘was out yesterday with a long article about Mass Meetings. He likes mass meetings, and he don’t like mass meetings. He prefers meetings in the town- ships, and he don’t prefer meetings in the town- ships. He thinks that the great guns should not speak at the meetings, and he thinks that the great guns ought to speak by all means at the mass meet- ings. He says, and that’s the only intelligible and common sense saying in the article, that the great speakers talk too much about themselves, and often waxing bombastic, are very bad oratorical models for the young Cicero’s of the party. Horace has been running about too much of late, and has get somewhat dizzy. Let himstay at home, and attend to his paper and Fourierism, both of which appear to be inclined to droop their heads in this ho weather—this season of peril to the vegetable world. A Lerrzr rrom Mr. Clay—Warnine anp Ap- vice From Heap Quarrsrs.—Mr. Clay has lately addressed a very characteristic letter to a large number of respectable whigs in Missouri who in-. vited him to meet them. The gentle hints—the quiet significant allusions to the writer—and the delicate flattery of those addressed, remind us very much of Mr. Van EBuren’s epistolary efforts in the same line. Probably no man living could lay flat- tering unction to his own soul and those whom he addressed at the same time so well as the fine old gentleman who is now deep in the tascinations of the Polka at Saratoga—but see how Mr. Clay tries his hand at this:— Asntanp, 2st June, 1944. Gentlemen: I received your f.iendly letter, inviting me to attend a mass meeting of the Whigs of Missouri, and the far west, at Lexington, on the 18th of July next. Nothing would afford me more pleasure than to be in the midst of them on that interesting occasion, if I could;with propriety. But, after full consi ion, I resolved not to any political meeting, during the Presidential can- and many of my most discreet friends ra that resolution. You hold out verystrong inducements to me to visit Lexington—old friends and neighbors, the largest body of good land in all the Mississippi Valley, producing ,000 Ibs. of hemp to the acre, a rapid growth in popula- tion, wealth improvements. aud although last, not least, a radical and extensive revolution, going on in poli- tics. I would know that you were Kentuckians from the complacency with which you speak of all these fine things. I should be delighted to see them; and, if I could make an exception from the rule which I hi adopt- ed, it would be to visit Lexington, in Fayette county, Missouri; but I do not think I can find sufficient reasons for such an exception. And you know that I have always endeavored to abide by my word. Lrejoice in the piverees of the deliverance of the State of Missouri from the yoke of Locofocoism, of which I re- ceive a flatrering account from all quarters. Next to Vir- dad me birth, and to Kentucky, which adopted and cherished and honored me, there is no State in the Union which I would feel more gratified with the support of than Missouri. I have ever entertained a kind of parental feeling towards that State Among the arduous struggles ;which { have had in;public life, that was incom; ly the greatest in which I ever partici- pated, for missiou of Missouri into the Union. I claim nothing, I am entitled to nothing, on that account. I merely did my duty. Missouri honored me with her first love. In reviewing the past I am unconscious of ever having done anything jnstly to forfeit her esteem and confidence. Being now in the evening of a long life, it would be a great satisfaction to me, before Ite ate my mortal career, once more to meet Missouri on terms of friendship and affection. Whatever may be the course which she may think proper to take, 1 gs a nlate you on the bright and cheering prospects of the whig cause throughout the whole Union. Never were the prospects of any political party more satisiactory and encouraging. Perfectly united as to all the great measures of hatfonal policy, which they support, every whig. from the St. Johns to the Sabine, stands ready and eager to do his duty and his whole duty. Nor will they be lulled into security or in- activity , by the divisions and distractions and weakness of the adversary. The whigs know that the maxim “never despise an enemy” is as wise and sound in poli- tics as it is in wi ind they mean to combat as if Napo- leon or Wellington, instead of Col. Polk were in the field. If they put forth their strength and energies,accord- ingly, they wall achieve the most ‘signal political victery ever won in this or any other country. Tam your friend, and obedient servant, H. CLAY. The concluding paragraph is indeed full of mean- ing, and verifies to the letter what we have said in another column about the newly awakened spirit of the whigs. Mr. Clay himself sees the necessi- ty of fighting a little. Tue “Natives.”—Alarming symptoms of disso- lution are manifesting themselves in the ranks of the “Natives” in this city. It appears that num- bers of them are going over to the Whigs, and the controversies respecting the propriety of running a Separate ticket in the fall, are producinga great deal of disturbance. As we demonstrated the other day, no alternative is left this party but that of run- ning a separate ticket or sinking into oblivion.— ‘The genuine natives should mark every man, who objects toa separate ticket,ias a traitor. Let all the true men at once take a bold stand and run their own ticket. They will see the wisdom of this advice, perhaps, when it is too late. Pourtican C1uns.—There ure (some funny deve- lopments to be made about one or two of the poli- tical Clubs recently got up in this city. Nanant.—There is said to be more visitors at Nahant this seasog than ever before. The position of the Deniocratic party is State, their future pr. of pends very much upon the jidate who y may seleet for Governor.-“The friends of pres | sent incumbent are quietly and almost secretly en- gaged in securing his re-nomination for that sta- tion. His opponents of the same party are also quietly and secretly at work to secure the nomina- tion of a new man, fresh from the people’s ranks. The first allege that the re-nomination of Gover- nor Bouck will harmonize the party and prevent those ordinary bickerings that arise from the selec- tion of anew man. They urge the impolicy of opening the door for a scramble for a new candi- date, alleging ag one reason that many of ‘the present State office-helders will feel doubtful of their continuance, and therefore not sustain any new nomination with energy. The opponents of Governor Bouck object to his re-nomination on the ground that his indecision of character in ma- king his appointments, throughout the State, has created so many bitter and decided discontents, that his election, if nominated,would be very ques- tionable. To sustain this position, they refer tothe delay and peculiarity with which his Excellency distributed the offices within his gift in this city and in most of the river counties, The name of Silas Wright, jr., is freely used by the opponents of Governor Bouck, notwithstanding his communica- tions partially refusing to accept the nomination. When objections are made to the selection of Mr. ‘Wright, on the ground of his being opposed to the re-annexation of Texas, they very cunningly reply, that it is for that reason they desire his nomination, 1m order that he may be removed from the United States Senate where his vote and voice may again aid in defeating this democratic measure. This is amere sample of the ordinary, every day talk of out-door politicians. The secret wire workings and puppet movers of the “Old Sickles” part of the democratic party, who receive the money, and disburse it at their pleasure, willnotbe made known until after the meetings to elect delegates to Syra- cuse have been held next week. Tue Democratic Empmr Cuve turned out last evening, at 9 o’clock, in a most elegantly arranged torchlight procession, and marched through several. of the principal streets of our city. They numbered nearly five hundred, decorated with sashes and badges. The procession was preceded by three mounted marshals and Lethian’s splendid brass band. Then followed the members with banners, emblems, &c. Among which, we noticed the ‘ol- lowing :—‘‘Adopted citizens—they came to us in our adversity—we will not desert them in our pros- perity.” ‘Clay is opposed tothe annexation of Texas—so is the British.” ‘Laws for shields, not for chains.” ‘Texas was ours once—she shall be again.” ‘Jackson is in favor of Texas—was he ever wrong?” About the centre of the procession was a magnificent car drawn by twelve grey horses,bearing a large medalion portrait of ‘James K. Polk, of Tennessee,” and a fresh young hickory tree, surrounded by the coats of arms of the several Statesffestooned ina neat and elegant manner with the stripes and stars of the Union. One of the club mounted on the beautiful horse Talma, most ele- gantly caparisoned with'a large blue satin banner and gold star, with motto, ‘‘alone, but not desert- ed,” attracted much attention, as also the banners representing ‘‘a log cabin to let,” and a stuffed coon skin labelled “Whig principles.” Medallion likenesses cf Washington, Jefferson and Jackson, were displayed 1n their ranks, and a large number of carriages containing invited guests, members of the press, &c., closed the procession, followed by about fifty horsemen. The following ode, written for the occasion,was distributed among the crowd, from the grand car, and an elegant little brass piece of artillery in the procession was fired at intervals on the route :— ‘When first the potent word of God Called forth irom chaos, form and light— And from the mountain and the sod Came forth earth’s offerings fresh end bright, ‘That moment, when the golden sun First beamed in its refulgent youth, Eve yet a moment’s race was run, ‘as formed the principles of truth. Eternal as the towering bills, Enduring as the length of time, Pure as the stream of chrystal rilis, Destined for every ‘and Democracy co: its reign !— Its banner waved o’er land and sea, Against it, power but warr’d in vain, And man first gazed on earth when free. But as the years of time rolled past, The stream assumed a darken hue, And Ignorance and Crime at last To thir Aan Hatred grew— Then empty baubles, crowned Kings, ‘And zealous bigotry began— To claim for such unhallowed things, An Empire o’er the rights of man. Dark were the centuries that roll’d The world’s last dark and dismal night, ‘Though sometimes rose like stars of gold, Brave men to battle for the right. At length the chains asunder burst, Earth heard the echo of the sound, And men stood up tree, as when first Truth bound the world with light around, The Tyrant trembled on his throne, The Parasite dad pale with fear, And power itself grew feeble, when Its downfall first was written there. The Patriot watched the sign—the day At length had dawned for freedom’s cause, He read in every glittering ray, A victory for equal days. At length rose, like the mid-day sun, Columbia in'her mighty strength : A veges and the fight was won— The British yoke was broke. At length, Like Lghtoing from hovering cloud, Came forth Fame’s ever cherished son, And millions now speak oft and loud, The immortal name of Washington. ‘Though inward foes assail the cause, And federal treachery would stay The march of Democratic truth, ‘y- t once From hill and vale and mountain hold, Shall rise, in undivided strength, Millions of Patriots, free and bold. To struggle for the cause of right, And swell our annais with aname, To add to those which shine so bright, In Jefferson und Jackson's fame, ‘The Eagle, now undaunted, soars, To her own sky so pure with truth, And bears aloft our country’s name, Unatained, but radiant with its youth. And still shall soar till time shall end, Till Tyranny has breathed its last— Till Po’ all bend, ts spirit, fresh and bight ith its banners wide unfurl’d, Truth Its mottoes, all inscribed in light, Resumes its Empire o’er the world. Massacuusetts.—The Democrats of that State have nominated George Bancroft of Boston, as their candiate for Governor and Henry H. Childs for Lieutenant. Removats in THe Custom Hovse.—There will be no more removals in the Custom House—don’t be alarmed applicants—until next week. Deatu or Mx. Muvniennenc.—One of the Phila- delphia papers contains the following extract of a letter relative to the supposed immediate cause of the death of this gentleman, who was the demo- cractic nominee for Governor of Pennsylvania. If true, it tends only to confirm all we have ever said relative to the character of the political press of the country :— “ This was the second attack of apoplexy Mr. M. had ; the first being on the death of his wife. The attack, his triends aesert, was brought on by the fierce political war now frecing i neighborhood, where he resides at Reading. The atta tely made in the “Journal,” on Mr. M. # character, charging him with gambling, drnnk- enness, profane swearing, &c., together with an article which appeared in the * Journal” of yester Hugh Lindsay, charging hom with bribery tion, kept Mr. Muhlenberg in such a state of exci that all his friends noticed it.” The State Central Democratic Committee of Pennsylvania have concluded to cali the same dele- gates together to nominate a Governor, that met before, and have selected Tuesday the 3d of Sep- tember as the day. {urontant Pourticat, Inrenticsnce.—We have received by special express from Saratoga, the in- telligence that his Excellency, Martin Van Buren, late President of the United States, acted as Presi- dent of a ball given last evening by Mons, De Kor- poney, at this fashionable watering place. The committee of management consisted of the Hon Mr. Sliddell and Commodore Barney. Enthusiastic Meeting of the Whigs at Na- fp, toner Hans mee At eight o' k last evening, a great rally, the whig foi k place at National Hall, Ca street. Ithaving been announced that the Hon. B, J. Shields, from Tennessee, would address the meeting, the large apartment in which the assem- bly convened was filled almost to suffocation be- fore the appointed hour, , Exactly at, the hour ap- » and nae his ca- ublic pas spuce pre- at ron 6 tining of this long }, WI unl amhe meciiog shortly after its conclusion” separated. Blection Returns, Nort Canoiina EvEcTIon. 844. j M 1840, pointed, the meeting was called toorder, and the | Counties. Whig. | Dem. Whig. Dem. following officers appointed:— ies 30,01 30.34 soem 92,068 J. N. REXNOLDS, Bresidist, 64 4 ‘878 460 Vice Presidents. 369 284 433 168 N. Chamberlain, J. Stewart, 2 oT yt 414 113 8. C, Marsh, E,W. Barnum, E. P. Farmer, Ppadt 40,724 36,940 «44803 «=: 32,092 C. MeDougal, L. C:Moras, wae 32,903 ‘At this moment a rich banner, on which was in.| Whig majority... 9,764 scribed the portrait of H. Clay, was displayed amidst unbounded acelamation, which evidently | Dem. gain in four years. . showed that the feelings of the assemblage were eth tama dbaecreeos highly excited, the band at the same time striking " up a national air. dope Hie ae The Presipent arose ‘and sad :— roe 139 '398 “87 Fellow citizens—before that which awaits you this 100 — 435 81 evening, inthe remarks of our fellow-citizen from Ten- om 450 938 1,166 neasee, it is fitting that I should be allowed to makea few | v0 — 107 653 remarks in reference to our prosesdings. ‘This is the | Lake h 28 386 319 first of a series of meetings which it is proposed to hold 1 — 1,360 948 here, in conjunction with the cities and counties of New “tm an 396 202 York, who are deeply interested in the best manner to per- ed 1 i i 965 form their duties and responsibilities. The time is rapidly ry td fr] = approaching, when the great contest of 1844 must be de- ts r4 # chied by the freemen of this country. Why this excite. by 1 ment? Why leave your homes to assemble in this | Vigo. 1,274 763 i 83 room, wihie , from your eerie Bad i) inconve- ‘Warren. 300 a 347 nient, t unpleasant this : in our form Tee aust Seva 'T ae aiaeld teagan of sop araane Mach ma ion. part of: thet govern- | Totel., 19405 13774 45,078 94,186 ment, and on him rests) measure of the respons i a bility. Whatever party he belongs to, each man is tiledjwith the “interests of his country in prosperity or ‘adversity. We may form distinct parts, but the general welfare alike belongs to all. It is right that we should discuss and enquire and ascertain the difference that ex- ists between us. Mr. R. then went on to reply to some of the arguments of the MO paced party in favor of free trade, and defended the tariff of 1842 as most advantageous to the country, in a clear and argumentative manner and rome length, presenting some apposite statistical details to show that ts 9) ion would be even more favorable to the agricultural and mechanic interests than that of the manufacturers. At the close of his address, he pronounced on the next speaker, amidst} unbounded ani continuous cheering, the pare of Hon. E. J. Shields of Tennessee,who spoke as fol- lows:— Fellow citizens—It feannot, afford me less than the ut- most pleasure to be greeted thus by an assembly of the freemen of this great commercial emporium. Although 1800 miles from my own residence, I am among you fectly at home—(cheers) and the uppermost Thought of my heart, to which I can give utterance among my fellow citizens, is prom; by the feeling that “‘this is my own, my native land—(applause ) Tam ePPY my countrymen, to be able to announce to you, that that great cause in which you are ged is Sorue Spann ant onean in the State from whence I came—(loud ShAerDg, The fire which was lighted in 1940, is blazing brightly in ‘Tennessee, and in every State through which [ passed on my way tothis it city. Every breeze that comes from the West and from the South, brings you the cheering intelligence that an- other battle is tought and won—(applause.) Scarcely had thenews {of a victory from Lousiana, which was the first conflict of the ent year, reached you till it ‘was echoed back from the good old Northern State—nor didit, die till it resounded fromithe West, and what was much less expected, victory has perched high upon our standard in that young giant of the west, Indiana, cheering.) With this evidence of the popularity of our doctrine end our @, isthere aheart in this assembly inclined to 4 hesitate in this great cause?’ But pugte not all this to be expected? What else should we look for? What is the condition of the great whig party of this country? Four short years only have elapsed since the great issue was submitted to the American peo- ple, after the most solemn, lengthened {discussion and de- termined zeal of the sppeeite parties, and a decision pro- nounced by the American people, which for its Leola tance and majority was unparalleled in the annals of po- litical ‘warfare. ‘And fellow countrymen, do they now dare to call upon you, to do what? To renounce the solemn verdict you then gave, and to embrace the plans and endorse the principles you then branded ruinous toyour country. Whut great doctrine, let me ask, em- braced in the creed of 1840, are you prepared to renounce at the present day? Isit a better he here of currency 7 Asyastem fitted for all the purposes of commerce by means of a National Bank, an institution which rendered such signal service to the nation at the close of the late war, and thirty years brings to your commerce, pros- perity at home fand abroad—over the leogth and breadth of.this land. Are you prepared te renounce this measure, and say you are ready to go now for those that oppose it? I can answer for the State There represent. I claim for it the utmost devotion to the great whig cause, and the most undying love for the perpetuation of the Union of these ‘States. mere gee bs Ican answer for Tennessee, agit re- spects this old whig measure. We hav. mon enemy, campaign after cam) one of our who dare to stand any intelligent audience and opnoies National Bank and sound currency system. (Lou applause) They wish to shun discus- ion on the subject ; and it is now very amusing to ob: serve that this, one of the leading and peculiar doctrines embraced by the whig party. is either ed over or ad- mitted by our opponents. Why should any whig be op. posed to asound currency, which will everywhere, above all in the west, restore a sound system of commerce.— In this part of the country you do not sufferto the same extent as we do by the derangements of the currency, which is the life blood of the land; for it has been well sajd,that.as the blood is to the human system, so is the cir- culating medium to the body politic, for all the pu and uses of society (applause), We have long since clo- ven down that heresy that it wasa federal measure, or the old federal party. Wehaveshown of our Constitution, and their successors of 1826, have approved of this measure and all its ramifi- cations till the present period; that it was declared a ques- tion of constitutionality by that class, with Chief Justice Marshall at its head, and was approved A the father of his country, and that cot expounder of jurisprudence, Madison (appleuse.) 6 time has passed away to de- ceive the peeple by the former delusive arguments on thia all important subject. What other subject will you have stricken off the list of doctrine contained in your party creed? Is it distribution? I pre- mime there ‘is no friend of his country, if unbiabeed by party prejudices, who would wish to see that as the only source of a revenue; for so long as a revenue is de- po ips upon such asource, it must be unsteady, vacil- ‘ing and uncertain. Duties must be made the source of revenue, and so long as the tariffof duties is regulated by the prec of the sales of those lands, it must be uncer- tain, unstable, and fluctuating as those proceeds are them- selves; it is therefore a vital measure in our political creed, to look not at the proceeds of those public lands for a revenue, but to-look to atariff for the mecessazy cx. penses of government. (Cheers.) Intimately connectel with this ¢hain of doctrine, is the tariff question, which is now’'before the face of the American people; and I own I am astoni-hed when J tell you that in Tennesseewe have silenced them on this, scare crow,the raw head and bloody bones of our opponents. (Cheers) No, they never dare mention it there; they have discarded the discussion of it. We have taken all their fastnesves and strong holds one after another; and on this subject they are most tender-footea in Tennessee. We have no alter. native from taxation but the tariff, and we know it is ne- ceasary in many other senses. Previous to the tariff of 1842, it was duly agitated and made the test of the election of 1940 in that part of the country. It became, therefore, matter of importance that it should be disenssed; it was 80; and although Tennessee is comparatively a new State, in no other was that great question battled ‘for with more zeal, if not ability. (Great cheering.) When the tariff measure passed in Congress in 1942, what waa it that our opponents predicted? They predicted ot first that it would not bring a sufficient sum of money into the cof fers of government. You have passed a prohibitory ta- riff,” was the cry, ‘and you wil) not obtain funds enough for the ordinary. purposes of the government.” A few short months convinced them of their fallacy, and the re- sult standing witn at they are not prophets, ner le of foreseeing the tendency of political events. short time your coffers wero full. The debt ac- cumulated under the Van Buren administration is fast waning under the benign influence of the ta- riff of 1842. What else has resulted from it? Our oppo- nents said that the whole of the commodities used through- out the country would be raised in price by it ; but they are immensely mortified to’see that it has not luoed that effect. It appears that it has increased the home supply, but not the price It has merely kept prices steady and firm, and low as {they were before, while the home manufacturers march forward, and ave enabled to mature their plans for future and more extended opera tions, so as to be able to give the country all the neces: ries and comforts, and conveniences of native fabri the same low price of 1842 (loud cheers.) Another excel- lent effect it has in the Sonth ond West. For all remem- ber, and so do I, that in 1636. 37 and ’38, our oppenents, who wielded then the destinies of our country, boasted at Washington that their system would increase the quan. tity of specie. that there would be showers of gol every where, and that a full stream of itwould flow up the Missis- sippi, and enrich the borders of that mighty river. Many of us looked for this golien age, but then disappointment was like that of the boy who was told to watch the rain. bow, and at its extremity he would golden spoon. Our cotton bales go now to England, and instead of bring- ing back to us cotton stuffs, our ships now bring back the real yellow boys themselves, (Laughter.) They had not ingenuity to effect this. They the power but not the skill. As many as travel west by the Missis- sippi must be struck with the fac , that never on any pre vious time have the precious metals been so abundant as now, and that is to be attributed to the present tariff. These results you will «not renounce for the ignis fatuus of free trade But what kind of free trade ia it fr you VMs it that universal free trade that your forefathers fought for in 1812? They fought for sailors’ rights and free trade, in the true acceptation of the term. It is not for this our opponents would contend, for if it was, Harry of the ‘est would be standing up as its ablest champion, (grvat applause.) the silver tones of whose voice in 1912, fired the bosom of this land to redres# the wrongs of his coun. be Povo assert its right to send its ships free and unfettered all over the world, despite the influence and domination of the press-gang, (applause) But what sort of a free trade are you asked to advocate? One which, if I ma: use the phrase, is a reciprocity oll on one side: whic! would allow the British to send you all the articles of commerce free of duty, whilst their duties on our com modities at the present moment amounts almost toa pro- hibition. ‘This is free trade with a vengeance, They have been shrewdly told ihat they are in the wrong country to advocate such a system ; they ought to go to England to. make such’ British epeeches ; “the: are very suitable for English cara, but will never do for an American audience, (Applause) Still there is a sort of charm in the words, free Trade, wid men inspired by the sound follow this ignis fatwus, without un- derstanding its sense, (Loud cheers.) Mr. Shields con- tinued at great length to discuss the dectrines at issue be tween his party and the opposing one ; took a humorous and caustic review of the history of J. K. Polk, the demo cratic candidate—his standing and popularity in Tennes Dem. majority. ..+.+++e+e1- 339 ugg whig maj | Dem_ gain in four years. ..... 11,982, So far as heard from the Whigs have elected 53 representatives to the legislature to the Democrats 85, showing a Whig gain. idee Dem. 1,568 a ‘07a 2,290 985 1,670 (868 655 ~ 434 465480 350-220 365466 5188 m2 («79 1,145 954 257. 390 ‘Tacs Tora 8,622 7,672 Whig Maj... .2,387 6,602 ig Maj by Dem. gain in four years....... +++ 3,305 Intinors Evection. 1844 1840 . Whig. Dem, 953 «1,034 1,987 239 428 373 295 810 74 300 981 267 228 163 «1,467 100 220 222 16 new county. - 346 a7 2196 3,872 5268 107 3,872 Dem. majority. . « 1,891 392 seesee 698 in four years. Seven members of Congress and a legislature, including half the Senate, are to be elected this month, : Missouri Exxcrion. 1844, isso, Whig. Dem, Whig. Dem. nis, 800 2,516 \1,874 5 In this State on the Congressional ticket the Democrats have it all their own way, the Whigs not having nominated any candidate. Neither have they any candidate for Governor and Lieut. Governor. They strive for the Legislature only in order to secure an U. S. Senator in the place of Benton, whose teym expires next March. As there is no contest between the Whigs and Democrats for Congress, the latter have split into two factions, aad presented the following tieket at the election: Anti-Benton, or “Softs.? For G ' Cuanues H. Auten. For Lieut. Governor. Benton, or “* Hards.” For Governor. Joux C. Evwarps. For Lieut. Governor. Wittiam B. Atmonp, Jamxs Youns. For ess For Congress. Leonard H Sims, ing rice, Thomas B4Hudson, D.C. M Parsons, Ratlig Boon, John B Phelps, John Thornton, James B. Bow! Augustus Jones, James H. Relfe: Avapama Exscrion, 1644, Whig, Dem. 2.93 2,446 1,024 680 973 825 691 404 660 788 1,976 933 7,570 «6,090 6,090 Dem. majority....ss0se0e 314 1,480 whig maj Dem. gain in four years..... oe 1,794 Mysrerrous Arratin—PropaB.y.—We have re- ceived through the Post Office, and by Mr. Wm. P. Henderson, the following letter, which we give as we receive it. It is strange, if this account be true, that we have not before heard of it:— Wueztina, Penn , Aug. 8, 1844. Mr. James Gorpon Bennett, Esq.:— Inow write these few words to you, heping to get some intormation about a body of 4 man which was found dead on the road near my house; he wears a red vest of woollen carpeting, blue pants, and new boots; he has on his left arms the words, “A.M. Bingham.” He looks as it he had been an engineer; whether he was murdered, or com- mitted suicide, nobody knows; his throat was cut from ear to ear. You will please copy, and oblige Your obedient servent, ¢ James H. Maxweuu. P. S.—We have since heard that he was a tra- veller going to Ohio, who has a family in New York, who no doubt will be anxious to know what has become of him, so do not fail of advertising it. Orro Corracs, Hosoxen—Extster Brorugrs. —Great numbers are daily attending this delight- ful spot to witness the performances of these unri- valled artists; and among the numerous visitors, the ladies form no inconsiderable portion, who ap- pear to be highly’ delighted. No where can an hour be so agreeably enjoyed as in the pleasant gardens ef Capt. L. Schwartz, who deserves every credit and encouragement for his pains-taking in providing this elegant exhibition for his visitors. Ermorran Sgrenapers.—We would recom- mend all who wish to see the true negro character delineated in the most interesting and amusing manner possible, to go to Palmo’s opera house. These artists may with safety challenge the world to produce their equals. Many who have hereto- fore refused to attend these exhibitions, have be- come divested of all prejudice, and are much amused at the performances of these gentlemen. The engagement only lasts two nights more. Tug Benevorent Assoctation--Granp Excur- sion.—This Society takes a trip to West Point to- day. From the preparations made, there is no doubt but that it will be a splendid affair. Szizure or Smucezep Goops.—A azure of smuggled goods was made, a few days since, by Samuel K. Haring. Esq, the collector of the district of Mackinac, Michigan. ‘The goods consis: Peincipally of East India shell w of great value, and dressing and work boxes, baskets, &c, “Also French work and miusic boxes, plates, &c. Amusements, Ninco’s.—This popular resort is nightly thronged to witness the unrivalled performance in the sa- loon. This ovening the operetta of the Spirit of the Rhine, and the grand dissolving views will be presented. Erntorran Serenapers—Paumo’s Opera Hover. —This has been by far the most amusing and suc- cessful enterprize that has as yet attracted the public tention. The present week has exhibited the ge feeling towards w atyle of oj e of sional our own, our ‘ ni arts with increased emphasis. This and to morrow ening will be the conclusion, we regret to say, of an gagement that we hope may be renewed. ble se1- P! @ large number of lad ° ing cotillions, who vanished from the scene of their amusement at the entranceof the horse and rider with as much umaz’ ment, surprise and fear, as if he bad been the representative of the Ghost on the Marble Horée of olden time. Bradford Jones, the proprietor of the Garden, en- deavored to induce this unwelcome visitor to retire, when bedtiioned Miimesif st the entrant tthe gate horse. bn ay) ce 0 on horse. and was parading backwards and ferwards, prevent- ‘ing the ingress ana ‘of visitors. fe Jones, who al Srerinmse called in,who ‘with the as were arraigned ceeded in ejecting these men tke'Upper. Police yesterday aad bedi fo ball or ist e ous “~ disorterly 5 luct. es ret tap Buncuasy.—As wat Pieri his rounds on Thursday Lordi ee ae, o’cleck, he perceived aman prowling several un- finished houses at the corner of 2d avenue and 26th street. ‘The rogue soon ent ene of the i, and was fol- lowed by the watchman, who arrested him on suspicion ae ptempting to steal from the premises. He wes com- Coroner’s Office.—Srnanar [npeetiaatie Oa Tuesday last, wo published the arrest of the n Bill Read, keeper of a sailor’s boarding house at 383 Wa- ter street, on charges ot beating his wifv, and also severe. I juring a woman living in the seme house, named lane aight, wife of Wm. Haight. The husband of Mrs. Haight entered the compluint against him, and his wife died on Wednesday, as was supposed from the injuries |. she had received,by Reed. ‘The Coroner held an investi- est Bi y , When several witnesses were examined Aste the circumstances attending her death. It was fully and clearly proved before the jury, that Reed had filled a tumbler half full of braudy mined with a little cotiee, and given it to the deceased to drink on Tuesday Fereitat he en, being intoxicated himself, ‘ordered er to het own’ ap @ house, ‘ond she did not move quick eno! fe suit he pushed her down, ked struck bi 1 times, ~she crying murder at each blow. She complained 4 the iH of severe injuries in spine and lim! mediately afterwards, and was pcepened to go to from whence she never rose, A doctor James G. Thorn, who had been attending her tor @ slight cold was called in, and upon examination of the body, testified to seving several severe bruises on her body that he thought might have accellerated death, but finally concluded from the fact that her lungs were diseased that that waa the caure of her decease. The jury concurred in this very seapient opinion, notwithstanding all the testimony of brutal usage that the woman had received, and ren the extraordinary verdict that, ‘‘ Jane Hi: ight ceme to herf death by disease of the lungs.” We understand that the affidavits will be sent before the next grand jury for their consideration, and it, therefore, becomes the duty of the magistrate who entertained the complaint of the wife of to hold him in prison, if possible, until he can be indicted, or else set such on amount of security for his eppearance to answ will secure his attendance. Marine Court. Before Judge Sherman. Ava. i forge vs. Hyde.—An action to recover a claim Of $100, tor carpenter work executed for plaintiff, Decision this forenoon. i Dismsasay.—Mr. Huff, the very efficient and gentlemanly. clerk of this court, has been dismissed from his office as mershal, which he held* under the corporation. The cause of his dismissal is his po itics. He retains, how-, ever, under the Judges his cflice as clerk, in which cepa- city Mr. Huff gives every satisfaction, both to the public and the Court. The following is the luconic “notice to uit; —”? 3 Mayvor’s Orricr, New York, Aug. 13, 1844. Mr. Simon Horr: — Sin,—I am‘directed by the Mayor to inform you that the Warrant you hold as a Marshall hes not been renewed. You will, therefore, after thivday, cease to actas a Mar- shal. Yours, ante fully, MUNSON CLARK, First Marshal, Common Pleas,—In Chambers. Before Judge Ulshoefter Ava: 14.—Hassas Conrus.—John Schmidth, a Swede, confined for desertion, a8 seaman on board the Swedish brig “Lieutenant Peterson,” waa brought upon a writ of habeas cé , and applied to be discharged, on the ground that the charge of desertion could not be sustained. * Mr. Bmmxrt appeared for the complainant, the crptain of oe ees bm contended, that ng vt me not served ont erm am) ent ing arti- cles, The court will five it decision on Saturday at ten o'clock. U.S. Commilasioner’s Office. Avo. 18. Th witnesses in the case of Captain Driscoll received their expenses m , and have been discharged, They have forwarded to Department at Washington claims for additional expenses. Court of Chancery. This Court stands adjourned, Court For THE Correcrion or Errors. —Bur- FALo, DAY, August 13.—Present—Senator Foster presiding, and twenty-six other Senators.— Order- ed that the Standing Rule of this Court, which prohibits the calling of more than eight causes in any one day, be auspended during the present term of the Court. nove Cause No. 12,—A. M. Farley and al vs M. Farley and al. Decree on defuult set aside, and argument postponed until atternoun, Error Cass No. 34.—Argued Ty ene, J, Young vs J. Brumwell. Mr E Cook was heard for the laintft inerror. Mr. J, G. Masten was heard for de- lendant in error, and Mr. D. Tillinghast in reply. Error Case No. 33 —Argued by consent. P.B. Smith and al va . Mr. H. W. Rogers for plaintiff in error. After theone. cause remaining is disposed of, it is understood that the Court will take up any cause {a Error by consent of counsel during the present week, and on Monday the Error Calendar. will be reguii called. By an order ding one of the Standing Rules,} the whole Error Calendar may be called in one day, if no cause whould be ready fo: argument QG- LET COMMON SENSE HAVE WEIGHT.—A costive and dyaenteric time, with cold, cough and sore throat in. » in some cases scarlet fever, and with infants summer complaints and scarlet rash, with swelling and tumors of the neck. In these complaints no remedy can be compared to the Brandreth Pills, and it is a solemn duty on the part of pa- rents to their children, thet they have recourse to them at once; if given at the commencement, there need be no fear as to the result, and at any period of the disease, there is no medicine which will exercise a more health restor- ing power. & In costiveness, or the op dose should be sufficientl; mulations, and the Pills wi to restore healty secretio remove the irregular di liver, and other parts; in ¥ tion by the abstraction of the system generally. In affections of the throat and bowels, I cannot too strongly recommend the external use of the BranpretH Lisiwxnt; it will materially expedite che cure. There ix no outward remedy at all'to be compared to this Lini ment, which has of taking out inflammation wherever it is applied. In cases of Fever and Ague the Brandreth Pills are a never-failing cure; the first dose should be large, sufficient to have a brisk effect; after- jite disease, dysentery, the irge to remove morbid accu- I have ke further good a in these important organs, an: ution of blood from 16 head, will equalize the circula- impure humors from the wards two Pills yi and morning, and drink cold penny. royal tea, a cup full, say two or three times aday. T'! cure is sure. Remember, the great blessing the Brandreth Pills se- cure to the human body 18 rue BLoop. 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