THE VOLUNTEER, John Bt Bratton) Cdltor and Proprietor* e, 1848. AGENCY* X UFV. tt. PALMER, our-jiuthorued Agent foy.pro eanag-aJverciiia'ittents. receiving subscriptions and making collections,for the American Foiusteep, at hi office. N.W. comae off nf r«l and Ohesnut,otreet|. Philadelphia. - FOE PRESIDENT, GEN. LEWIS CASS. •. fj, Of Michigan,. , WILLIAM 0. BUTLER. rruril j —. ;...*. DEMOCRATIC BLECTORUL TICKET. r «Bur,’ x '• SehatcriaL Elector*. . Btcuta’ bf Clearfield. ££ Jtovitf f). W A <ntME«. of Nohhamplon. her, .. sepre«en(at»r cElector*. ■[. Dipt. 1 Dial, , ' -. , Benner,’ 13. John C. King*. . ,, 14. John Wci.dman, ... 3..'U*HirShnnk, > 15. Robert J. Fisher, 4. ; A?’£A,Ronmfort, * 16 Fredrick Smith, „ 5. Jacob: Yost, 17. John Criswell, 6. Wright,- 18. Charles A.Black, 7MVm. W. Downing.; 19. Geo.W. Bowman; S.b-Henry rHaldeman, ~ Sit. John R, Shannon, ■ 9i-Peter KKhe,- •< .. _ • SI. Geo. P. Hamilton, lO.bB: SrSoKbohover, 22. William H.-Davis,, 1 1: Wjn.Swelland, 23, .Timothy Ire*', 12.Jonflib Brewster, . ‘ 24. Jas. G. Campbell.'. ■ FOR CANAL "COMMISSIONER, Israel tainter, u-. tf-s.;r:- qj-- Westmoreland-County.' 1 vs Mectlny of ttoo Committees, V ThegbiUlonVen composing the Democratic Com mUfte-of liipUolion vTc requested to meet at Green’s hotel, on Siturday evening next, at early candle light '. The Chiiimittee on Toast*' wlH meet nt Boolem's hofel,' jpn : tho sumo evening; nt (he same hour.- ‘•The’iCemtnit/rc ‘of Anv/ngrmsnt will meet at M'Gfeinghlin'ti hotel on the same evening, at the snhiertmaf.'' •Ct3*ph ® ur hrsi pago-will bo found the resolutions adapted.by ilie DcinocrnllcN'ttionalConvcntion~oi» excellent article relative to the history of the Butler family, together with, much other interesting mat- Q3*;Tl.ankB to Messrs., Cameron, Sturgeon, and U»S.Senate, (or Congressional favors. •: -— l —: ' arej’eqo.esled to state that on Temperance; by a Washingtonian, will bo dulivered in ;the I^Brket -ftqtiseFin this borough, on Sunday a next, a ( 4 $ o!dqck. • National Convention met at Phil, aif^^fttycstcrday went to press, nothing had been.heard, front the Cdbn-vcnlion. iMkas Strlwucrmrs.—Wo were shown n tumbler days since, raised by Mr. Miller; a half miles oast of Carlisle, and gpauty, throws into the shade *ill ,t * previous '^ammqth r Many of them , * measured from 3 to 3} inches in circumference, and • wfere of fine flavor. By reference to our advertising columns, It will bo scon that Mr. Miller has the plants T(p^*sale, r and"we wbald/odvißO thoso igho intend to eultivate, this luscious fruit tp secure a few, while r they>have the opportunity. ./* . .M'Clintock of Dickinson College—wo notice by jtho proceedings of the, Methodist General Cnftvehllon—has been'appointed to (ho editorship of * Quarterly Review, a work of high charsc(qr^published in New York. Vtpf. M’C. is a - rlpe’VcKdlar, a ,forcible and polished .waiter, and is : «, adfnirabJy/jjualificd fofclhe poH for whlch he has been " selected. His place In Dickinson College will not be easily, filled - few mien of Prof. M.’CWiilucU’b age,can boast of the some qualifications. Aeteptsnes of General Case*' ,We give (ho . Interesting correspondence between Gen. Csss and the Committee appointed by the late Democratic National Convention; in another part of to-day*a paper. The letter of Gen. Cans, remarks Ul9 Pennsylvanian, Is a master piece, and we should like to too what ,our opponents will say of it. It speaks right out, without fear or favor, and takes the boldest ground in favor of the resolutions of tho late Convention. Nothing could be more appropriate in itself or more unexceptionable in ail respects, (ban this admirable letter. IMPORTANT LEGAL DECISION. Tho Supreme Court of' this Stale, now silting st Harrisburg! has reversed the sentence In tho case of riot, which was tried in our Court alt the lost August term, and which attracted so much attention at the lime. By this decision Uis settled that a parly eon* viclcd of riot cannot he sentenced to separate or soli* Ury confinement at labor in (he State Penitentiary. Thp decision is important, as it settles tho law on. s subject which was hitherto doubtful and undecided, Fine or imprisonment, or both fine and imprisonment, is -the only.punlshtncnt, according to this decision, which can be inflicted in cose of riot. The sentence is this case is reversed and the. prisoners (eleven in number) discharged. The case was argued by the Hon. CrMftLKs Gibsons, of Philadelphia, for the plain* tiffV' in"orrorv and J. Ej.ua Bonham, JEeq. of this place, on tho part of tho Commonwealth. OWE TBHMJ By Geh.jCuss I plotter accepting tho-momination of the Baltimore Convention, ho distinctly declares that he.will nutconsent to bo a candidate the second time for the Presidency. . ' THE NOMINATIONS. ■Every Democratic paper wo pick up. East, West, Nmtli arid South—with (he exception of a Tew "Barnburner” journals 0f New York—hail the noro* inpjripns.of Cass and Butler with prldd and joy.— Oor friends,every where appear to ho alive to the great .importance of the coming Presidential contest. They. o^o.,hojdjng meetings end organizing in all direqtions with a seal and energy truly gratifying. This.is otil should be. The democracy have noth* ing to fearjtfhen united, and our Fedors! opponents may prepare themselves Tor a complete Cau ligation at the’ polls in November ncxl^ '■ '’ k A Voice from Ohio* . A cqrreipondpnl of (tie Penneyhanian, at Coium bur, a well informed and prominent D omooret t write*, “The norrtlntllonß go ofTwell; Casb and Butler will got a monitrouß vote in (ho West, and if jou do a* well Eiut as we do Wetl, their election ii certain.** ,'CCPThb Democrats of Harrisburg held a large and cnlhusiasiio lUUfieallon meeting on.tbeSOllV ult. Hamilton Aliuoks Esq., presided. A series of excellent'rdsoiulirfn* were reported by Hon.JtasK and adopted unanimously, after wbiobtbe meeting was addressed by K. Pritchett,'and Herman’ AJrloKa, paqrs* and. adjoiurncd witli three hearty cheers for Cass and RuTtßiu '* * VO/ ‘ ’ ®W. Oam 1 CruiuoTCft ISndorkd.—Tlio National Inlelllgeneor (Whig) in ape.king ofOen.C.M, „ yf , •• In nomlmllng Mr. Cum, it , nua \ |, e ,d m i l(4 d th»t. the. Convention have Mlcoied Conikolr c'an.ll - n joiilleinon of tnichu.'bf of exemplary perionol oluuncla," 'lQtftyijfnyjl I'psw*.—The Paris correspondent of a Mr, Janies Rothschild call males the losses of the hod'te of Rothschild by iho late revolution al twohundred millions of] GENa. CASS AND BCTIiER'—TUEIB EIiEC • TION CERTAIN* * The bcst,£videncc, toour mind, thotour aro strong willr the people, may bo .found intho fierce manner, in wliiclj they, have been assailed the Federal press. Nojg6cmcr-had the aclion of the N ational Convention befen announced, than & simul taneous made by press upon Generals Cass and Buti.or. -Thaspoitess characters of our candidates, together with* their past services to their country, wo had hoped would save then* from tJie vulgar attacks of a venal and Corrupt press. But no! What care the Federalists for truth, honor, and decency? What care those who are willing to give “aid and comfort” to a foreign foe, if our candidates did fight the battles of our country? Generals Cabs : end Butler aro Democrats, and of course they mast expect the coarse abuse of. hungry office seeking.dc' magogucs belonging fo the Federal party;' Our can*, dilates* on many bloody: battlefields,' bared their bo. some in-defence of the honor-end rights of our coun try.' But 1 that fact is rather'against them in the opinion • dl* iufy.; Federalists.; ‘ln ' every war wo have ever, hud, from the Revolution down,to the pre sent war with Mexico, the Federalists haye. bepn 6n the side of the common meahlho leaders of (hat patty. It’ can hardly be expected, therefore, that the;enemies .of our country can sea,anything to admire in those who have.fought onr battles. .The nomination of'Gen. Cabs for the Presidency, and Gen. Butlcr for the Vico Presidency, Is evident ly a bitter, pill for the Federalists, and they now re sort to their old game of slander and misrepresents* lion; in the vain hope that the people will credit their infamous falsehoods. In this our opponents will bo sorely disappointed, and after the contest iq over, and the. victory won by the Democratic party, our ene mies will discover (hat the people are 100 intelligent, and too patriotic, to be, led ostray from their duty by falsehood and dishonesty.' The glorious flag of De mocracy; with the. honored names of Cass. and But. tsa inscribed upon its silken folds, is now bore aloft by stoat arms'and warm hearts, and we feel sure (hat Clio people of this Union will never, permit.that flag to be struck by the hand of federalism. Not It will bo defended by (housamls>and hundreds of thousands of honest American freemen, who will pro tect it and rally to its support'until it . roaches its destined triumph.. Cabs and Butijsr will, beyond all question, succeed in their election. It would be 8 libel upon the American character to suppose that the people could be induced to recognize the preten sions of a party whose, leaders have been guilty of (he blackest treason -to (heir country during every war in which, (he country has been engaged. RATIFICATION ÜBETINOi " Now by fit. Paul, tbs work go os bravely on." In another' column we publish the proceedings of the Democratic Ratification Meeting, held in this borough on Tuesday-evening last. ' Tho meeting was very large and gtspeetable—the old and tho young were there—all anxious to take part in the meeting, and to show their confidents in (he nominees of tho Wo have never known our friends more harmonious—never known nomina tions to give such universal satisfaction. The names of Cass and Bur&a are honored by tho people, and this county will give. a sweeping majority, at Uio next election. M Cass, Butlkb, Painter, and tho sue* cess of Democratic principles** will continue to be the rallying cry in old Mother Cumberland. Tho meeting was most ably addressed by J. E. Bonham, Esq., J. Dunlap Adair, Esq..and Geo. Willis Foutke. The two letter speakers, ed, wore both active and zealous Clay Whigs in 1844. Mr. Adair slumped this,county for Clay du ring^the' last Presidential -contest—he warone of the principal Whig speakers during the whole of that campaign. But, he is now for Cass ont and out, and in his speech at the meeting and&esday. evening; 'he'safd Ibaf'he considered Lewis Cass doe of: the greatest American statesmen of the age. He was for him, ho said, from first to last—and whether Gen. C. was -elected or defeated; he* (Mr. Adair) was still a Cass*man. Gen. Foulkaaidho was personally acquainted with Generals Cats, Bailer! Scotland Taylor. . That the two latter were great soldiers, no one would deny'. But, of the two former it could-bq said with equal truth that the/ were not only brave sod* gallant sob dicrf, but great and enlightened statesmen. Gen’li. Scott and Taylor were military men. and nothing more—they were well calculated for the army, but disqualified to assume the administration of the gov ernment. He was for Csas, and. he thought that every man with an American heart in hit bosom should be a Cass>man also. Gen. Cass, be said, wins a man of enlarged and statesman like views, against | whose racial character there dare not bo uttered a whiter. Of Gen. Butler it was unnecessary for him to say much—his history and the hUlory of the Duller family jt familiar to nearty every school boy. William O. Butler is now commander of the Ameri can army in Mexico, and a braver or more competent man cou'ld not have been selected for so important a post. Ho consisted him one of the bravest of the brave, and a man of very Jdrong.mind. Ho eonelu ded by hoping to see Cats and duller triumphantly elected to tho office* of President and Vico .President of tho United Stales. After Gon. F. had concluded his remarks, on his motion themeellng adjourned I > with throo cheers for Cass ond Butler, which were 1 i given with.a most hearty good will. The True Conrse* Tho Bradford itoporler, tho organ of Hon. Dario Wilmot of this State, author of the fur fumed Pro. visa, raises tho names of Cass, and Dutur to its mast head, and says It takes this course “cheerfully.” This displays on the part of that. Journal a proper spirit. Wo have no doubt, also, Inal Mr. Wilmol himself will csert oil his influence in his dislrlpl to promote (ho suocosl of (ho Dcmoc\stlo ticket. If he can' rcolalm his erring friends, (heompburnetc, ho will bo doing the cause of Democracy good sendee. General Soott’e Opinion* When General Scott left his command ofthe army In Mexico, he said ho felt extremely gludlhalhe " could leave the armyin luch excellent hands. Gen. Wm. O* Duller,” any* he, “ !• not only an able Statesman, bat an exalted patriot and a brave hero.” Wlil the whlga doubt aucli authority ? FLING ABROAD TUB FLAG* The Baltimore Argue, one «f the beat conducted Pomocrallc paper* >vo- know of, after endorsing (ho nomination* of Case and Butler, urges tho necessity oforganisalion in tho following appropriate language —“Fellow democrats! we call upon you every where, from Moine to California—from tho rook bound shore of.the Atlantic to tho flowery margin of the Pacific —«arouse to the worx uKfoRB You—fling abroad over hill-top end valley the broad flag of democracy { go* thcr beneath its brightly waving folds, and thorn re new your pledgesto carry It In triumph throughout the coming cdnvaai. Let no one lag. behind—let there bo no traitors—no deserters from our ranks y but let each and sit proas forward in, the struggle, and the eagle of victory shall continue to perch upon our banner, and,the great principles of democracy, be, aa heretofore, tho guide and proeptrity of our. country . Fight between Editors.— ALdulivillo papjrstates (hat on affray occurred at Nashville, on Friday oven* ing last, between Messrs. Smith and Billings, (he former editor ofihe Gaxdlte, tho lottbr of (ho Ortho* poiltan. In which Billings, it is feared, was mortally I wounded. T)ie quarrel originated In a newspaper I paragraph. . Qtneral Cass la Pbiladelphla* The Ledger of yesterday says s—“A committee of gentlemen-proceeded to Wilmington yesterday morning in, the steamboat Wave, for the purpose of mcolingGcDcralCassond the distinguished members ofCongrcsb accompanying,'him, and escorting them to the ciiyj The train (lid not, reach Wilmington! until inuchjafter the regular Hour, owing to the large number of passengers on their, way to the Whig Con* \cntion, ajid further delays Were occasioned by tlio anxiety of the good people of Wilmington and Cites* ter l<rexchango congratulationsi with the nominee of the Baltimore Convention for'tho Presidency. A crowd commenoed gatheririg at Dock street wharf about throe o'clock; in,expectation of the ar rival of the -ibia was .delayed until nearly 7 o’clock, a largo- number remained to greet the expected visiters. Gon*. Cass was received with, the enthusiastic cheers ofthose preseni, and proceeding to tho barouches provided for them, tho whole attended by the committee, proceeded (b Jones* Hotel, the and gathering an increase of numbers at ovory step. Gen. Cass, Vice President Dallas, Senator Houston, of Texa*, and Recorder Leo rode in the first barouche, while in the second wore Senator Allen, of Ohio, Senator Benton, Missouri, and Andrew . IVI. Stevenson, qf Virginia, theprektding officer at tiro Baltimore Coo. volition. By tho time the cortege hkd reached Jones 1 Hotel, tho whole street was blocked uj>, aud it was wlth-diiSicuUy. that the vehicles could drive up lo lho door. While the barouche containing General Cass .was in {notion along Chcsnut. street, hundreds 'em* .braced tho. opportunity of taking him by the hand. . After entering "tho hotel, Gem mas* appeared upon the eastern balcony,and bowed, his-ocftno>vlqdgo ’mfin(S|SS a response to ihecjiccrsof the assemblage. When ho retired, <* variety of calls,were made by the crowd, and the people were then addressed by Sena'* tor Allen of Ohio, Senator Benton of Missouri, Sena tor Houston of'fexas, and Stevenson, of Virginia. Senator. Benton's remark* were short, but to the point. Ho said that he/icamo to Phila delphia with his rrTerid Gen.Cu«B,' onl/ tO look, not to speak.;Ho desired to see the : persons embodying the enthueiasm that had been-exhibited and w/iichpre flayed victory to.the. Democratic cause* He.looked orf with a spirit of exultation at tho. manner in which thb Democracy bfrphiladolphia hod received their nominee.” •'! , . . . " Sehator Benton* Tho Federal presses -are publishing % report that Senator Benton had declared, himself opposed (o the election of Gen. Cass.. This isofeourse (alee. By reference to an article in 'another column, beaded " Gem Cass in will bo eee that “old Bullion** was one of (he gentlojpen who accompanied Gen. Cass to Philadelphia, and not only didhoac company him, but ho made a the balco ny of the hotel.- Where ho pul up. In whlfclvho said that he “ looked on.with a spirit'of efeufrotlon at the manner in which (he Democracy of Philadelphia had received their nominee. 1 ) That looks: vta if Mr, Denton was hostile to Gen. Cas9 ( don't it? ; <. ,' OAPO ANO BUTLER. • . The Baltimore Sun, one of the airiest pa perq lathe Union, and decidedly neutral in polities, pays the fol. lowing high compliment to IhenbmujsM of the Dam ocralio parly: <* . , J ■ TKlhc choice, of Obn.Cass, IheCdkivention has no doubt acted wisely and well.- Front.out point of ob servation, we are inclined to think that he will.be generally acceptable throughout the Union* Where ever he is personally known Gen. Caas never fails to •have a host of friends. His affability j his native lundness of heart, his frank and manly bearing, in vest his character with traits irresistibly attractive y while his public services, military arid civil, many of which hare' been of great imparlance and responsi bility, and elicited eminent qualificalloos of stales, manshlp, are calculated to secure the implicit confi dence cET Iho people. ' , K The evening session of the convention, refilled in the choice of Maj.Gcn. now at the head ot the army in Mexico, for the Vice Presidency. Tins distinguished officer, whose military career has been! n constant testimonial of dauntless courage, a valor indeed insensible to dunger ( and a resolution always equal lo the senvo of duty, Is not without the recom mendations of-an exalted capacity for civil service Those who kpow him beet are confident In the dis tinguished ability and suavity .of deportment With which he will grace the chair of the Senate. VoTt on the Ratification of tii« Tre^tt.— The Senate of the United States having taken off* (he in junction of secrecy from its members* we lay before our readers the official statement of tlie Qnal vole: Yus.—Messrs. Ashley, Atherton, pugby, Bell, Bradbury! Bright, Butler, Calhoun, Cameron, Cass, Clarke, Crittenden, Davis, of Mass., Pavia, of Miss., Dayton, Dickinson, Dit, Downs, Fetch, Fooio, Greene, Hale, Huhnegsn, Hunter, Johqson, of La., Johnson, of Md,, Johmon, of Qn. % Mangam, Mason, Miller, Mboro, Files, Rusk, Sevier, Sturgeon, Tur ney! Underwood, ond Yulcc—3B. ‘ ' Nays— Messrs; Alien, Atchison* Badger, Benton, Baldwin, Berrien, Drccso, Corwin, Douglass, Lewis, Spruonce, Upham, Webstar, and Weslcoll—l4. Gcn. Butler's Character Endorsed,— Tho Now York Tribune, (Whig) speaks as follows of Gen. Bat* lor, the Democratic candidate for the-Vice Presiden cy : “Wo ire Inclined to think our adversaries have put up a good sort of a man for Vice President.. Gcn. Butler is not a great man, but we have always coo* •idered him honest* brave and manly, and wo know tie mnd* a capital run for Governor Jo 1844.”; . ■■ PaistTEKTiAi. Ei.JJctioh.— ln pursuance ofs« oci of Congress passed at the st.'slon of 1844-5, tho elec* (ions for elector* of President arid-,Vico Presidenl will bo held hereafter on tho same day In fill the Slates. This year It will be on Tuesday, November 7, just four weeks after tho State elections.ln Penn sylvania and 03* The Washington Unionsiys thatdelpgates in support of Mr. Buchanan and Judge Woodbury ad dressed the Democratic meeting in Washington city, and were uniform and mitbusiaatio in their declare- Uoqs in behalf of the nominated llcko,l/. . Xjkot. Dia*,— Every body will romerrfber Lieut. Dealt who at t|ie commeiieeuion bribe Mexican war, •wain (be Grande, Loandor like, td roee{ a Me*, ican maid, and was ukonprhoncr. Since (hat time Lieut. Doss hat been actively engaged In Die service, and Tor bia gallant conduct at Monterey wai prdnto* led to the captaincy of the 4th artillery. Blit it op pears from soino oauae or other, that ho hia got'into more trouble with that strict disciplinarian General Wool, and hoe been court marlialcd and sentenced to be dismissed from (he service, which sentence was ap ; proved by Gen; Wool, At Monterey. Ho is now on his way home, to await the issue of aft, application to the Executive In hie behalf by many Influential personal friends in the army and elsewhere. ,upon the energy and wisdom of public opinion, and. Tjlk Crops.—-The prospect of on abundant crop with tho success wide)) bos crowned the administra of wheat in this county .never was belter. The fly t)?iW&^dSP* CTmner,, i w^Qn committed to its keep* has, we understand, made its appearance* In lome <,^”£, [} has been socoinillod during more than „ * . . , | .."i • .1 . three.rourthfl of Us existence,) what has been done. Bold., bul yob wo think wo .ro oofo in ~ymg that ~ , 10110 l lll# tl)Ward ofpmfUHrllon odd tho motive the crop will greatly exceed an average one. Wo for future, ami, at tho same limp, a guarantee for the ere gratified to police also, by our ■ocoippllahment pf what wo have io do. Wo cannot Bom oilier MunCln and from other &»•» ‘•“1 «»" •» • fcIMW J»rt> f . „ ( , f . V .In the country, differing, from ue in regard to many is a good prospect pC.e plentiful harvest to *» parfs ofl(lo nmdamontai principles ofour government, and of (he country. V }, {opposed to ut in their practical application, which . • \ wIH strive M zealously as wp shall, to secure the as* • Criminal iMSRODRNORd-T.Thc, Phamwriw nn •). tendency, of their principles, hy scouring the election Pioneer states that on the S|s( Inal* a party of a do- .ofthoir candidate in the coming contest. * That party zon being In a boat upon the doth at that place, some is composed of our fellow-citizens, as deeply inter «ril.o men commenced rooking it to frighten llio oolod in the pro.norlly ..four common oonniry o. wp " , , • . ■■■• »,, con bo.and lookinge. o.rno.tly o. wo ore to promote women, when it w«o overturned, end none or mo i#n(J porpetunle il( Wo «lull «oon prc.ortl tollio p.rty being able to owim, three young children wore world the sublime .poct.clo of the election of. Chief drowned boforoild could bo rendered. I Mogl.lr.lu by twenty, million, of people, without'» ■ , ~.. „ - single serious resistance to the laws, or the sacrifice The last report concerning Louis Philippe is, that 0 f the Hie of one human being—and this, too, In the 'bo has become deranged. | absence of all force but the moral force of our |hit| ; . . From tho Washington Union. INTERESTING CORRESPONDENCE. Wo have tho ploasure of laying "before our readers the fetters which have passed between the Committee of Correspondence appointed by tho Baltimore Con*, vontion, and tho Presidential Nominee of that con> Ivenlidh. GeneralCassVrcply is admirable.-, *It will f bereonthat ho plants himself upon themobloplatform of the resolutions ihat wore adopted at Baltimore.—* fundamental articles of faith\whtch they pro*, claim'are not i'howbvcr, the creation of the day. They wore first adopted in 1840, rc-adopted in 1844. and are now once more sanctioned by Iho delegated democracy of the late Baltimore Cbnvehtidh. -‘.lt was the platform on which James K; Polk placed himself, and which lie, “faithful "to die fires,V has zealously nn3 onergeticoliy cfcVned but—-trh'e to'all bis princi ples, and True to dll his pledges.' These ■ principles ‘will again bo adopted by ilio J rbpublioan parly of the Union; and they will marshal ihe'wayJo victoryW tho coming.campaign. ■ ; 1 • ] The additional resolutions,expressive ofthe feelings of the convention la the course of the present adtb'in istrution, on the war wUh Mextuo, and on our sym pathies with-the revolution of Fiance, have emanated from a committed, of the, head of which atdnds 1 Mr. Halletl, of Boston*' We cannot-pay them a higher compliment than to suy that they are worthy of the nine other resolutions', which were adopted by the two precdding Veppblidan Conventions, - r Letter to Oen*.CoM»* ,DAi.TiMortE, May-28,1648. Dxxti stit i You are'doubtless' opprizedbf tho fact that a National 'Convention of republican- delegate* from theVQrioUs'jforiioris-oftho.Union, assembled in this city dh ; the. 92d - instant, for' the .purpose of’ se’ looting candidate? for the two highest executive offices of liie. Unitod States’.' We dregratified-in having it in oiir power to inform you thfll lho cdhventi6n; wllh great .unanimity, agreed to present your name to the country* fur -\iie office of- President) and- rftjutslod ! ob to communicate to you (his 1 nomination, and solicit your acceptance, ■ In performing this duty, which wo do with great pleasure, it is proper that tho read* lutloos adopted by tho Convention, and containing the principles npon which ihcy’beliMW the govern mentouglil to bo administered, Simula be'laid before you,' These constitute a platform broad enouglxfor all true democrats (u sland upon, and narrow enough to exclude all those who may bo opposed to the great 'principles of the democratic parly. Tliallheso prin ciples, willincet with your cbrdlnCanscnt and support, and be in yonr administration, if culled to this : high office by your country, we do not for a mo. menl doubt;.but feel assured, that whilst you exer cise forbearance with ’firmness, you Will not fail to exert your faculties to maintain’ lhe : principles and just compromises of the.constitution,in a spirit of moderation snd brotherly love, so vitally essentia to the perpetuity of tho Union and the prosperity and happiness of ©uncommon country. ’ 1 We offer you pur sincere congratulations upon this distinguished mark of the public confidence, and arc, with.senti. meats of high esteem and-regard, dear sir, Ydur friends ohd obedient servants, ’ * A. STEVENSON. 1 President National Conycblion. Robt. P. puinlap/of Me; C. G. English,Ta. , J. H. Steele, N. H. ' J. Lanvctl, Ohio! ’ Chester VV. Chapin, Mast.Thds. JT. Rusk, Texas, Ira Davis, VC, Austin E. Wing, Alicb* : B. B. Thurston/R. 1., Solo/W. Downs, La., Isaac Touccy/Conn. ‘ Thomas Martin', Tonn. G. D. Wall, N/J. / t. Saiindera, Ky, , J. G. J6ncs, Penn, '. James Clarke, lowa.' ' A. J Rainey, Ark. . J. P. Hclfcnstoin, ,Wi«. G..M Bowers, Mo. S. B. Davis, Del. ' C, J. (sa. P. C. Iloward, Mtl, J. A. Winston, Ala.- Ed. P. Scotl, Vu. J. C. McGeliee, Fu. W. Pf* Edwards, N. C; Powhatan Ellis.Mias. J. M. Coinmandcr/S. C. R. W. English, 111. - To General Littvia Cass, . Washington City. Reply of Gen. Cabs* . tt[ Washington, May 30,1848. GafttLeMiN; I ImVo the honor to acknowledge the i receipt of your letter of the, 28th Instant, announcing (me that 1 have been-nominated by the convention of the democratic parly its candidate for the office i a‘'President of the United States, at the approaching , election. ! . ■ While I accept, with deep gratitude, this distin guished honor—and distinguished indeed it is—l do so, with a fearful apprehension of the responsibility it may eventually bring with it,nnd with u.profound i conviction that it is the hind confidence of my fellow citizens, far more than any merit of toy own, which has placed mo thus prominently before the American people. And fortunate shall 1 be, if tliia confidence should find, in (he events of (he future, a bettor jus tification than is furnished by those oflho post. I have'carefully rend the resolutions of the Demo cratic National Convention, laying down the platform of our political faith, and I adhere to thorn os. firmly, us I approve them cordially. And whllo thus adhe ring to them, I shall du so with a sacred regard to “ (ho principles itnd compromises of the constitution,” and with nn earnest desire for their maintenance “in a spiril of moderation ond brotherly love, so. vitally .essential to the perpetuity of,the Union, and tho pros perity and ’happiness of our common country;”.—a feeling which has made us what we are, and which, in humble reliance upon Providence, we may hope is but tho beginning of what wc are to be. if,culled upon hereafter to*rem)or an account of my steward ship, in the great trust you desire lb commit to me, should I bo able to show that I liad truly redeemed tho pledge thus publicly given, and had adhered to tho principlcs of tho democratic party with as much fidelity snd succors as have generally marked the. administration of the. eminent men to whom that party has hitherto confided the chief executive au thority of the government* I could, prefer nn higher claim to (ho laVnrnble consideration of our country, nor to the impartial commendation of history. This letter, gentlemen, doses my profession of political faith, ; Reccivingmy Oralappointment from that pure patriot rind groat expounder of American democracy* Mr. Jefferson, more than forty, years ago, tho intervening period of my lifo has been - utmost wholly passed in tho service of my coflntry, and has been marked by’many vicissitudes,and attended with | many trying elrouinslancirs, both in poaco and war. Iftpy conduct in these situations, and (hOoploioits I have bee/l called upon to form and express, from lime to thnfj in relation to all (he groat parly topics of lhc : day, do, not furnish a clear exposition of my views respecting (hem, and at the same thud a ajifii. deni pledge of my faithful adherence to their precli. oal application, wherever I may be required to act, anything further I might now say, would bo. mere delusion, uniVorihy of myself, and justly offensive to the great party in whoso name you are now ucl. ing. ' > ‘ § , ■ My Immediate predecessor in (ho nomination by tho democratic parly, who has since; established so many claims to the regard add confidence of his country, when announcing, four years ago, his- ac ceptance of a similar honor, announced also his do. turminatlup not to bo a candidate for rc-clcpljon.— Coinciding w|lh him in his views, eo well expressed, and so fiilthfully,carried out, 1 beg leave to say, that no circumstances can possibly arise, which would induce me *ogaln to permit my nnme to be brought iforyvard in connexion with* tho chief magistracy of our country. My inclination and mjr sense of duty equally dictate this course. No parly, gentleman, had over higher motives for exerlon, than has (ho great democratic,party of the United Slates. With on abiding confidence in tho {rectitude ofour principles, with nn unshaken reliance tullons; and if wo should add to all this, an example of mutual respect for, the motives of (ho contending parties, so that the contest might bo carried on with that firmness and energy which accompany deep conviction, and with as little personal asperity as political division* permit, wo should do more for the groat Causo of human freedom throughout thb world, than.,by any; tother tribute we ’could render to , its value. • ’ . ' r ; Wo have a 1 government-founded by tho will of allj responsible to tho poWCr of all, tfpd administered for -the good of all. -,ThoVery first , articles in thb demo cratic creed teaches that tho people are competent to govern themselves; it is, indeed, rather an axion than an article.ofrpDliUoaliaUli.. From the days of Gen. Hamilton to our days, tho party opposed to us —of whoso principles'be-was (ho great exponent, if not tho founder—whilejt has changed its name, has preserved essentially its indonlity of character; and the doubt ho entertained and taught of the capacity of man for self-government, has exerted a (barked influence upon Its action and opinions. Here is the veryp.iarting'pbint.ofjtjbo tho Iwb great parlies which'divide’oiir ebubfry.' All’biker differences' are but subordinate and auxiliary lb line, and may, in fact, bd'resolvcd into it. 'Looking with doubt upon tho issue of self-government, one party is prone to think the public authority should be strength, ehed, and to font any change, lest that change might weaken the riecesiary force of the government? while the blHpr|'etrohg,in its convictions of the intelligence and virtuemf the people,.believes that original.power is safer than delegated, and that tho solution of the great problem of good government 'consists in.goy erning , with the least force, and leaving individual octioif as -free from restrains! as is- compatibie with the preservation of tho social system, thereby secu ring to each all Ihe’freeriom which,is not cssenlial.lo the well-being of the whole. As a party,; we ought not to mistake tho signs of tho limes; but should hear in mind, that this is an’ age ofprogrcaar-of advancement in all the elements of intellectual power, and in the opinions of the world. ’The general govermrtcnlshould assume no powers* It should exercise none Winch have not been clearly 'granted by,tho paVtics td'theTe'deral compact. Wo ought to construe the constitution strictly, according to tho received arid sound, principles ofthe Jefferson school. But wbile.rasl^experiments should be dep recated, If (ho is stationary in its prin ciples of betion, ahd refuses to ' accommodate its measures,within its co'cslltutional sphere—cautiously indeed, but wisely and cheerfully—l 6 the advancing sentiments and necessities of the age,’ it will fin’d its moral force the publio.will determined to do what the public authority itself should-rcodily do, when (he indications 6f popular sentement arc blear and clearly expressed. - . .; , With great respect, gentlemen, I have’ tho honbi to be your obedicnl scfvanl, v '.: / LEWIS CASS* .Hon. A. Stevenson,- President oflhb'Democratlo Convention) and Tho Vico Presidents of the same. , , From the Democratic Union, lalo a Buchanko paper. THE NOMINATIONS# • - The Democratic-Convention which met at Balti more on the 23d instant, for the purpose of nominating candidates for the coming; Presidential campaign, have presented .the names of Gen. Lewis, Dnss, of Michigan*.for-.thejOfficepfPresident, and Gen. W. O. Butler, of* Kentucky* tor the office of Vice President. The nominations having, been; regularly ond tylrly made, it is now tho duty of every. Democrat jpdny his personal.feeling and private preferences upon'thc sacrificial altar of his country* and to devote himself, heart and soul, lb (fie advuncemoht of the. great Re* publican cause. -We must nil bow to the will ofthc majority, and confide implicitly in its wisdom, and judgment# Acting upon this sentiment, we now raise to our mast-head the banner of -tho party, and shall keep It floating there, and .continue to fight under it, until success crowns.our efforts, and-tho enemy are com pletely discomfillcd. ; ’■ ; Pennsylvania, fuilhru Vconslstcm, though much abused PennßyJvanio,VwiJj,Bß‘Df old, rally her hardy sons to the support of the Democratic ticket, and roll up, at the end of (ho- campaign* a majority of 90*000 tor Cass and Butler. ThoNlckfil which Is presented Is a strong one, and will, without a!shodow of doubt,,bo elected. It has gitfen general satisfaction, end will receive the entire vote of the party.- It has struck terror and dismay into the hearts of tho enemy; .With: this ticket we can boat any candidate that,the Whigs can bring into tho field. The result has been received by the Democracy with the mosi enlhusiastiodenionstmtions of applause, while the Whigs are loud in their abuse, and coarse in thotr vituperations. Gen. Lewis Cass has had a long public dafedr.—- Delias occupied eminent etviV and military positions, and in them all ho has exhibited fare tjualifientions, which stamp greatness upon him, and fit him fot (he high and responsible position of Chief Magistrate of the Union, lie is a soldier and a statesmen. In the war. of 1813, ha greatly distinguished himself by his energy and galianlry< : He was Governor of the North Western territory, and while in that position ho discharged his arduous with fidelity and .ability.- He. acquired the confidence of the pioneers of thq West, and they and their children will not forget Lewis Cass at.the polls! . He was the friend of tho illustrious Jackson, ond by him, was appointed minister to France, wherphis diplomatic skill and learning were displayed to ad van tage. In the arrangement of (i)uQuin(uplo treaty, ho acauired deserved and lasting lame! ■ > ■ • In the Scnato of the United States, he flap occupied a foremost and distinguished position. Jra mau ban serve a term Jo (hot body of collective wisdom, and maintain a prominent station, withoutbeing richly entitled to ilfrom merit. ... Gen. Cass, has .been.a .powerful, advocate of oil Democratic measures in the Senate, and has consls. tenly <: .boffiended the, cause of his country. , Ills speeches on the Oregon question and the. Mexican war are characterized by patriotic devotion to the republic,.anfl.argumentative force. . In private life ho ia exemplary and pure. Ho.is a philanthropist of. the highest order. His lioitrs of* leisure, instead, of being consumed in frivolous or criminal pleasures, have.been occupied In useful avo colions-rin writing popular pamphlets, and didactic pieces for the youthful mind.. He is on ardent friend of.the causq of temperance, without ; bringing to ils support that bigotry and hillernops which so often, disgrace (he apostles of modern reforms. Ho teaches its precepts by example. , ,-j Our sucoesfl is, inevitable.. WIUi Cast, Butler and Democracy will sweep the fiofd, Ntfrcr have we tfooft (he parly in better -spirit.' ■ t • following named persons JiaVc had allotted to them the contracts, for the delivery of (ho Laws, Journals, 6cc. t of Pennsylvania, for the year 1846 r . No. 1/James A'.Duho, sso‘oo ;3.Snml.Harbishn, •46 SO; 3; James Liggeti $7O 00 ;4. Daniel Bradley, Jr.,'s73 00; 5. John K.‘;AppTebach,s69 60; 6. Charles Stookwell, $69 6Qi 7. U. D.'Sbriperi $44 00. 1 Drowhed.— We learn firm the “Examiner," pub. llshcd at Washington, Pa. that two brothers named David and Daniel Sutherland, and . another man named Robert Patterson, whero all drowned while bathing in a mill dam near that place, on Thursday ‘ ‘ - ~,, 1 ~ 1 ■ 'Mordxr and Inconstancy.— The trial of,'Jacob Houck, for the murder of Isaac I). Adkins, termlna* led at Fort Wayne,Und., on the 16th ult, ■ Houck was found guilty nqd sentenced to be imprisoned at hard labor for life. The facts of (he case, as proved In evidence, oret ' r, Houck-hoarded with Adkins; a criminal Attach ment existed between him and Adkins' wife; he pro cuied arsotUo, which his guilty partner administered to her husband, and he* sickened end died. Mrs. Adkins, alter being arrested, wai discharged. She immediately jdfiHhe country, and has escaped'for (bo present (lioVdhishmbnt oue her atrocious crime, Tin Divpirance.— Ton years ago the be tween New York and Texas was confined to’a sin* gio schooner} now there is a lino of ships constantly employed, j TIIHOENTRAL RAILROAD. ■ J ' * PiTTBDUna, May 99. . The election on Saturday nightlast resulted in fa vor’ of authorizing (ho County Commissioners to aub< scribe one million oj dollar* to the Central Railroad I All doubts.rolallvo to (he early completion of lhli work are now at an end. . Correspondence ofthe Pittsburg Gazette Uvsi boitt By despatch from Memphis, we lesrn that the steamer Clarkcsvillo was burnt near Ozark’s Island, on the 97th ultlnio; and (hut the Captain and crew, fl or 10 In number, and SO deck passengers, were lost I ' The cabin nassongsrs were nil. aayed with great difficulty* democratiOeeting^ Fuannt to notice given, 'a moating of i|,„ n cralio citizens of the BqroUgh of Carlisle and • ? 0- tjr, w,ia hold alllio pnblid house of David Saturday evening last, for (ho purpoau of ms’ 00 preliminary arrangements incident to tbo celeb. ff of llio'coming Anniversary of American I„ i “ ,10n enca. GEottGE Es, „ p ° t?‘l to tho chair, oastslcJnCy M. WClklukd fi"" 1 Smith, Esq., and Henav Gour.n, as Vico p.’ -, V,D and .Jitroc Riugwalt, and Avguttus ilntuLi Sccrctorios. - ‘“goer a, On motion, it rvaa Utsotved, That a committco of five be whoso duly it shall bo to appoint ail other comm”.*" 1 and to transact such business ns lniy bo h!. ' l "'' to conduct tho celebration, and to reootl the . ,r I an adjourned meeting. ' r s same to Which was agreed to, and Jeffetson Word,,'. . Esq., J. Ellis Bonham, Esq.,Miobircl HMcoißbi 01 ’' William Lewis, and George Aispangh, were «n' E " ln ed saideqmraiture.,;-: . , w ' r " ‘Ppoial. On .motion, , . ■ I .^ WP fP e^*V.That: ' wired ’.this' tiiecilng adjourns n will adjourn to meat, at thopirblfo lioUsonfn’ 1 Boetam, Esq., oh .fncaday evening, iho Itih ,°' s ° ratify the nominatioria.of C*.a and BbS . a* ,0 hoar tho report of tho coiiirtiitleo 'appbinlcd ’hi”., 1 , 0 ; [Signed iy UlqQOicert,] Cass, Butler and. Painter t Democratic Ratification Meeting, . In pursuance of a resolution adopted in n • i ““dingsi of the meeting above, the Democratic Sit sens of Carlisle met ! in greuf numbers at Hole), op, Tuesday,erening. lasi, 1 far the nnre^J committee appointed nt tiro previous meeting ° " M On motion,'the officers of tho last ,„cc(L rcqnestcd to obt ns officers of the present one ' p WusUß Foulk, was, 1 on ,motion, anpointcH liunal Vico President.. ; i , . “ Jd ‘ : 1 ho opmmiUeo appointed CoHho purpow mg thu Severn) '.committees neccseory lo carrv i„T eß'ecl e celebration,of the npproocbing Anniver«at of AmcrioanlnJopqndcpco, rcporlcit as fo|| ows . Committee of Arrongiineht.— Joseph g luor , '.y Holmes, John M, Gregg, Jnoob Low, Bob. Ain ’’ John Creamer, Samuel ,Wblio). - Commute): Of 'lntUotiohl—3oi: H. Grobim w H; Trbpt, John CoIHVm, Moody, En’braim' Common, Cal. Oe oi M'Fcbly, Patrick Devid,,,,, j.T. Agnow, John Brannon, Ulidii.il Nulobcr, Jno. WU, ler, Hbbtt'Lnmberion; Adam Warchnm, ißaacOi wall, George Bottom, William Gould, Andrew u~ jr., Co), Ti C.Sio»onBon, Jamba Liggett, J aco e r j n ’ ‘Vnl GutB I h l l1 ' Ja'-ob Woir, Angnoto, GuL./r! David Blean, John M«ll. 1 Committee on Santferpnn- r i Todd; Hugh Gallnughor. Jacob Biihgbmat, 'j 0 ( m “o Bratton, MUchell'M’Clellan, Jerome K. Bo„. Wav M. Bcelcm, Onreon C.-Mooro, Wm; 11. Miller nJ. Bnodgraaa William Riley, domes Arm.S B I W. W. Dale, A.T.Green iC ha s .M&i : III), Frankhn, Ho conit., Henry Andersen, Hcnrv S- Ritter, George W.Fcolkc. * 'Word' Committees. —N ; E. Ward! Datid Si TC p„ lorSpahr, Gotlieb.Whnderlioh, S. E. Ward-w„ Park., Peter B. Walker, Philip QuialerKs w Word: JohrtTlnrde'r, John Moihowa; N w iv, w i George Ddnlly, Frederick Callio, Henry Wao f oMr J. Llus Conium, Esq., (hen submitted the loltow mg romlnttomr. which were adopted by acclamation: , That Ihe Democratic National Co/n^n lion, recently assembled in Baltimore, liavo acted with prudence, wisdom, moderation, firmhcsa.andt democratic spirit; in all Ibeir proceedings; and etna, dially ao Jn presenting the names of Genera! Laid Cass, of Michigan, and General WilliawO. Brnru of Kentucky—names of high renown and just min' bio for the the Democracy of the nation as their candidates for the offices of President and Vice President 0/ (hfcsc United StatcS. Resulted, Thai no belter or more fftpufar caadP date colild ha*c been prcflchledfo the Americanjeo plo at thUi lime fpr the first, office in their gifi, ihm' LswisCass; bis name has long been a fiou«e-hold r word, familiar alike to llio lisping school boy and the Warworn Veteran; and whenever h It recalls to mind the patriotic spirit, Varied takn\»j, profound ficiiolafkliip, and long public servicer, of j/i distinguished possessor. f?e«c/fefrf, That Wiixiau 0. Rtm.ta, is a worthy compeer of Laws Cass; belonging 100 family wlilelf HlaS shed illustrious honors by dlatingoislicd servicer; upon the American nation; ho is no degenerate lot/ of patriot sires, 'i’bo blood of the ii<JTU:*'a h.u bmf mingled with every war In Which (lie nation bit been engaged, from that achieving our indcpcndcace to (ho ono just now so gloriously consummated, hi ti patriot and Statesman, W/luaii O. Dtrrus needs no eulogy at our hands; The su'd of‘‘Old Mother Cumberland" gate birth to his father; and her poop's are proth) of ihe yiowcea and well merited dislinciicn ■ ofthoson., . . Reaolvild, 'thill Wo adhcfe wi(h renewed nil Id, all (ho.old landmark* of ilm Democratic pledge oUr bestefforU (b assist in Hie Iriumph oflba Democratic turidldulcs presented for our support, ii the'approaching election,-believing at we do, tfialthe continued prosperity and well being- of iho eoonltf o» o intimately connected with democratic ascendency both in bur National and State councils. Resolved, That we heartily approve of the titration of James K. Polk, na being' Conducted frill) a pnrhy and singleness of purpose in (ho higbesl degree commendatory, and think it will be pointed to in fulnro as a bright epoch in the history of Ilia American people. Historically the name of hurt K. Polk .will stand side by side with that of Wash* ■ jnglon end Jackson, both by reason of (he prodenfs and firmness of his administration, and Iho briltimt achievements effected under its immediate auspice*. ilriolord, That wo also approve of the sdminiiln* lion ofFuAWois R, Siiunk, the present able anil p*tn olio Governor of‘this Commonwealth, ns under hn guidance and fostering.care our State interests in In a. high degree.of prosperity. Ilia noble slmd so the bank question meets with the unqualified appro bation ofthe Democracy ofPonnsylvnnia. Resolved, Thai Israel Painter, Esq., Jh« erotic nominee,for Cano) Commissioner, is “ Dem?. crotof the" Jackson school—honest, Intelligent,clear*; headed,End resolute—a man whoso character, mo«*' and political, I* above reproach. He is entitled, >Bfl shall receive our undivided sopporl. < . . . Resolved, That wo extend a cordial inrdilioiLP our Democratic friends, of the different townilnp*# this county to participate with u* in celebrating approaching Anniversary of American Inocpenee * After the adoption of (ho resolutions, the " ,M ■/ wrts ably addressed by J. Ellw Downs**, M'* . Dunlap Adair, Esq-.Qnd G«n* Wir.u* . throughout furnished a fhrotoslo of the vielory awaits the Democracy, in the coming conflict. - {pooling then adjourned wills three hcorlj chcc •'Cass, Butler, Painter, and Democracy. On motion, . . , .„iu! , Tltsahed) Thai th'clo procncdtng* be signed J officers, and published In the Democratic p»p GEORGE SANDERSON, PreiiM- :• M.M'Ct*i.uw, f David Smith, 'I Vi 0)) p rel iaenl«. 1 Henry Gould, A Wilu«, Foul**.' L •' *?« RingwM - I Ssorelnrle*. Augustus Qailagner, \ Ono of tbe boat joke* wo over picked op MJJ, reading *ay* ll»d Philadelphia Bulletin, wm cr#c • by V country preacher, Holding forth ono i sultry day in, a *fnaU ball, he.wa* much #nn^ . thoiQ who -kepi dropping in afl«r the commenced- end invariablyclosing the 00 Ihoih. Ho bore the vexation tflth Job-Hko pa , iui. flt )ong»li, buing fairly exhausted b T l ° c * o f.‘ oppressiveness of the hoabhp vocitornte o fonder, ”Filend ; do, fur goodness’ »ehe, Jo i bo open.' I boliovo if I wb» preaching w , you would .put the cork In I 1 * 1 Cass dined.with President PoU*! 0 day previous to Ms leaving Washington* . * 1 ' ' ’ 1 si Frw 03" Gonoral* Shield* and PiU6wr « rr »Y inrti' erlok, to attend the Court of Inquiry, on 1 Tho Prlne», doJnlnvlUo, iphl.liraoii. publl.b.d In M.roh, 1844, recommend* •« in Sussex, as affording tbo besl landing 0 , dln B -rmy. By;. .InguUt: col.,cld.n«. ; ,nd.raolhir Umlod.UNowbaven In ■
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