THE VOLUNTEEE.
Cto liu Bi Drattoni Editor andProptletor.
OAUI.IStE,'jC£,fS,.IB3a.
■ FQR PRESIDENT,
;' fien, Franklin Pierce,
Os. New .Hampsbieb
, EOS VICE PRESIDENT,
1 Col. William B. King.
Os Alabama.
nr *'[i
nt rv for CANAL COMMISSIONER,
1 i William Searight,
Os Faibttb CotJirTT,
Presidential Electors
BtNATORIAt..
GEORGE W. WOODWARD, ofLourn.,
WILSON M’CANDLESS, of Allegheny.
, ADDITIONAL DISTRICT.
Robert Patterson, of pwiadoipina.
! - ' J. . ‘ DISTRICTS*
i. PETER LOGAN, Philadelphia.
9. GEORGE 11. MARTIN, Philadelphia.
3. JOHN MILLER,-Philadelphia.
4*F. W t DOCKIUS. Philadelphia.
5. Jr. Delaware. •
. 6. A* APPLE, Bucks.
’7. N. STRICKLAND, Chester.
8. A. PETERS Lancaster.
9. DAVID FISTER, Dorks.
ID. R. E. JAMES, Northampton.
11. JOHN MoREYNOLDS, Columbia.
12; P. DAMON, Tioga.
33. H.C.EYER, Union.
J.4.3N0. CLAYTON. Schuylkill.
\ Tsi ISAAC ROBINSON, Adoma.
tG.WENRY FETTER, Perry.
17. JA3. BURNSIDE. Centre.
18. MAXWELL MoCASLI'N. Greene.
19. JOSEPH MeDONALD, Cambria.
SO-W-S.COLAHAN. Washington,
,9LANDREW BURK. Allegheny.
23, WMrDUNN, Mercer.
S3.7OHN S. MoCALMONT, Clarion.
24. GEO. R. BARRET,Clearfield.
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xm*»n>han,a.nd Kuril.for Congressional documents.
A PnXflßNT.—Oar thanks are duo lo the lady who
sent to our office an elegant " Pierce custard as a
preienl to the editor. It was delicious, and wo made
a hearty meal on it. So much for being a favorite
with (ho ladies.
Pavements.— Tho borough authorities cf Lewis
town have passed an Ordinance requiring every prop,
erly.boldsr to pare with good brick, under severe
penalties. Nearly every town and village in the
State can boast of good pavements except Carlisle.
Ohr town la noted for its bad pavements, which are
ns disgraceful as they are ugly and dangerous. It
is all owing however, to tho kind and beneeoienl feel*
jog of some of our most wealthy citizens, who in
the kindness of their hearts, think it would " pul poor
people to on unnecessary expense lo compcf them to
pave lhs!r properties." Wo have heard some so un
charitable as to intimate that these very considerate
men of wealth oro more concerned about being com*
polled lo pave their oum properties than they are
about- the M poor people." Wo don't know how this
Is, bat certain it is the poorer portion of property hol
ders make no opposition lo paving tho town. Wt
■hall have a word to say on (his subject again.
tf'he "Volunteer finds thotsonioyoar* ago it confin
ed a puff of William R. King. None of Fierce has
yet come to light.— Herald.
If our neighbor of tho Herald is anxious to sco a
" puff" of Gon. Pierce, wo would refer him to Gen.
Scott's official reports during tho Mexican war. Ho
will thero find that Gen. Scott speaks of him'ns “ the
gallant Gen. Fierce." Will our neighbor, now that
his hand,la in, please inform us whether lie approves
of tho resolution of tho Whig National Convention
which endorses (he-Compromise measures? If our
memory serves us, (he Herald , no longer ago than
last fall, was opposed to the Fugitive Slave law.
AT TIIBIR OL.O OAMR,
Federalism delights in slander and defamation of
character. Ff we may judge from present indica
lions, Gen. Fierce and William R. Kinq may expect
to bo itlg'maltfod by Federal slungwliongors as men
of the very worst character, whoso whole Jives have
beoa one scene of debauchery and wickedness. It
ia a lamentable fact that slander and abuse are the
weapons our opponents always employ in political
contests. At a Whig ratification meeting at Lancas
ter, a few days since, John Slrohm, a prominent len
der in the Federal parly of that county, and who has
served as a member of Congress, and was the Whig
candidate for Canal Commissioner last fall, in ossai
ling the private character of Gon. Fierce, said—
he did net know teas a dm nkard, but tup
posed that in conoiotai parties, HE WOULD, mke
axl Loco-rocos, GET DRUNK! and continued his
remarks by adding, " I will not tay that Otn. Pierce
it a drunkard, /or that would be contidered a REC
OMMENDATION by a majority of the locofoeopar •
ty."
The Lanoasterian says that {his some John Slrohm
wee one who, by his course, while a member of Con.
groii| would have starved our aoldicrs in an enemy's
country—a man whoso cowardly heart would have
rejoiced to soo tho bones of our gallant army bleach*
ing on the plains of Mexico—a man who would have
fe&A-fiooii »nd his forces "welcomed, with bloody
hands lo hospitable graves.” Tot so It was—nod
*?M left, to John Btrohm lo become tho common
alandorcr and viliifior of ono whom tholr own can*
4ld.nti.hM tailed •• the gallant Pierce." The rebuke
Which Btrohm received el tho election In October
laat. (running 3000 voice behind the candidate fori
Governor, on the same ticket) should have eealed
bla poisoned lips forever, and consigned him to that
obacorlly which hi* infamy ao justly merits.
yfTho Whig n#por« say Scott navor loti b bailie.
Ifour memory don’t deceive üb, Governor Macvov
OOOS Vanquished him. Tiro General complained how.
«V*rj that Murey kept up an uncomfortable 11 fire in
the re«r.”
KICKING OUT OF THE TRACES!
It is quite amusing to read t id'VVhig papers
since the nomination of Geh. S jolt, his well
known thftl th 6 Southern delegates to v the* late
Federal National Convention, opposed the nomi
nation ofSooltto the last. But, alt their eflbr|s
to defeat the favorite, candidate of Gov. Johnston, (
Thaddeus Slevenerilorace Greely, Wm.H.Sew
ard, et id omne genus, failed, and Ged. .Scott was ,
nominated. That the nomination “ fell llkd a
shower of ico” upon the spirits of the friends of
Fillmore' and* Wobster, we have the most'ample ,
evidence. Never, in tho history of our country i
have we known a nomination oPony party to be so i
generally condemned as the nomination of Gen. I
Scott. In Georgia the Whig papers are unanimous 1
in ihtir opposition to tKe nomination. In North Car- 1
olina, the homo of Graham, the Whig nominee for
Vico President, tho nomination of Scott is coldly
received by the entire Whig press, and three or
the most prominent journals are out flat-foot*
ed against it. It is now admitted even by Whigs,
that Georgia will give Pierce a tremendous ma
jority, and North Carolina end Maryland, tire
Whig papers admit, are “doubtful.” The Whigs
of Tennessee are also kicking oat of the traces,
and Gentry, the great Whig leader in that Stale,
repudiates Scott, and a few days since delivered a
speech in Congress, in which he said, “ Ibeline
Gen. Seoit cannot gel the vote of a tingle Southern
State Stephens and Toombs of Georgia,known
all over the country, as prominent Whlge and able
men, reiterate the sentiments of Gentry, and de.'
dare themselves opposed to Scott,
Such Is the feeling in the Southern States.—
Some of the Whig papers, it la true,are making stre
nuous efforts* in behalf of their sinking candidates,
and in theit appeals they point to the slavery res
olutions adopted by their National Convention,
and attempt to convince their readers that in the
event of Soott’e election he will prove true to the
Sooth, and to the compromises of the constitution.
But, in the Northern States how different is the
argument used by Whig editors. The New York
TVibune, edited by Horace Greely, supports the
candidates, but “ defies, execrates and spite upon
the platform, 1 ’ and assures its readers that Gen.
Scott is now, as ever, opposed to the Fugitive
Slave Law ! Of the four Boston Whig papers,
but one supports Gen. Soolt, and it repudiates the
platform ! Thus wo see (hat in’ tho South the
Whigs support the platform, end repudiate Scott,
and in the North they “ spit upon the platform,”
but support the candidates t They will do any
thing, say anything, to secure the spoils of office.
There arc more Galphin and Gardiner claims lobe
settled, they think-, and they are anxious to obtain
another good pull at uncle Sam’s treasury. But
they are doomed—the people, thank God, arc
awake to their interests, and will never again
place in power a party' so notoriously corrupt as
aro those who are now attempting to foist them
solves into office, by the cry of “ Lundy’s Lane,”
“Mexican war,” and “fussandjfeathers.” He who
runs may read tho destiny of Federalism at’ the
coming contest. Pisrcb and Kino wilt sweep
more than two-thirds of the States In tho Union,
and then, but not till then, will (he people be sat
isfied that our liberties, our glory, and our common
country are safe!
WHISTLING TO KBEP TUEIfI COURAGE
UP,
The Whig papers in this and other Slates are
/)*mwn[tatioDl lli&ljiu
being made ngainat Scott by men of his own party.
Out yet (hey desire to “keep up appearance,” by
boasting and swaggering. They would have their
j readers believe, notwithstanding the poworftji oppo
sition (o Scott, (hat his chance for success ia remark,
ably good. They pretend lo hoot and laugh at those
who oppose Scott, and affect (o put hia opponents si
defiance. But, notwithstanding all this apparent in
dependence, the Whig editors .are, in fact aod in
truth, frightened almost out of their shoes. They
moy “talk largo," for effect, but every observing roa*
dor will detect the motive they., have in view in doing
no. They are whistling to keep their courage up.
Last week our neighbor of (lie Herald admitted
that Messrs. Toombs, Stephens, and Jenkins, three of
(ho most prominent Wings in Georgia, are opposed
lo Scott, and ho attempted to hide his chagrin and
disappointment by making light of it, and exclaim*
od, “ goodness gracious ! and Jenkins 100 1 Next
wo fear John Smith will desert, and then the game's
up for certain." So ilia with other Whig editors
who support Scott. They are all whistling, and lo
■II appearance, laugh at thoso Whigs who oppose
their candidate.
Well, lot (hem whist/o—wo arc willing (hoy should
, enjoy iliomsolros ns well as (hoy can. According to
their own accounts, about ono third of (ho Whigs of
(lie Union are already road out of tho parly; and
. tho Scott Whigs still whistle on, and bluster and
boost. The New York Tribune is very independent,
1 and says “ the Whigs can elect Scottvritlionl south
ern support." It " spits upon the platform " erected
1 at Baltimore, and defies every slaveholder. The
1 New York Mirror, Is also in an independent mood.
It says—“ Tho courao of tho Tribune may injuto
1 Gen. Scott in New York tn the amount of G.OOO or
7 000 Whig votes." But, adds that paper, " who
cares, wo can carry tho Slate at any rate." Tho
j. National Intelligencer, the Whig organ at Washing
ton, "fears that Gcrogia is lust to (ho Whigs,"
but then says it "has strong hopes of Pennsylvania
and Ohio." The Baltimore American admits that
(hero is great dissatisfaction in Maryland, and says
the Whigs of (hat Stale can got along '‘without the 1
aid of who oppose Gen. Scott."— 1
The one Whig paper in Boston in the interest of Gon. 1
Scott, thinks the course Mr. Webster's frienda are I
pursuing is very wrong, but yet tho editor gives a 1
loud whistle, and assures his readers Ihal'hMassa- 1
chusolts will still go for Scott."
Thus are the Scott Whigs whistling, like parlri
ges, all over (ho dountry. They oro compelled to
admit that groat and general dissatisfaction prevails
in the Whig ranks, and they try lo pul tho boat face
on, and boast that they can '< got along without tho
aid of disorgaaiaers.*' Perhaps in (his Ststo the
Whig forces are at well united on Scott as they are
in any State in the Union, but even hero wo boo the
Whig press divided in sentiment—some support
Scott and repudiate the platform, and others approve
oflho platform end yield the candidates a cold sup.
port. All is confusion. Democrats! now's your. Urn*
for a Jackson Victory I up and at the enemy I
Attention* Sliver Greys I Forward, March I
It teems that the Silver Greys In Now York die.
approve of tho couno of llio Tribunt, (iho organ of
Gen. Scoll.) on tho slavery question. Greeley thus
give* thorn their “ marching orders:”
"If there beany * f>vo thousand Wliiga* whoso vo*
ling for tho Whig oandidslea depends on our agree,
ing not to apeak in reprehension of Slavery or our
agreeing to give any * aid and comfort’ to tho hunt*
ing and catching of fugitive slaves, they may as well
laUo up their bods and walk : for wo moan to slay
in tho Whig parly and not to keep silonco about SI&.
very nor acqoioico in fugitive slave hunting. So if
Iftisis to drive Whigs into the Loco Foco camp, they
’ «• wen go now b& si any Umo. Heitor have them
there than grumbling and threading around life cd.
• gee of the party they formerly supported.
(Kj'The weather is warm—lho beat oppressive.
GEN. SCOTT’S LETTER OP ACCEPTANCB.
In Another oolfimn we publishGen.BooTT*s litter,
accepting’ the nomination oflhe NsiioiiaLFoderM'
Il ls a literary curiosity, and will eervo
for something to laugh at during.the ho( weather.—*
Beyond all doubt this characteristic letter la the Gen
eral’® own production—it is Bcott all over. No oth
er raah living could endUe subA a letter. ! Gohi gcoll’s
committee df safety had belter bb on iHo'aleri; for if
Iho General should write one or IWo more epistles, be
Will not carry a Stale in the Union. ' - V’.?-
The “ hasty** General, after.staling-that hehas re
ceived llie “ unanintous nomination as tho'Whig can
didate for the dffico'of President, ** (which is a mil
take, for he did nor receive aunanimous
goes on to spoakoftbe phlfortnotectcd by his filen®
at B&liiknoro, ahd with ode dash'of .the pen ho dispo
ses o( the whole fabric. Ha says— u I accept the
nomination With the resolution* annexed;* * . Very
Balisracl'ory, lha( r Cßpedhlly to those friends of Fill,
more and Webster, Wllo'.call themselves ‘•JNdtiosat
Whigs.*' But. after; disposing of the Whig Dajli.
more platform in thlff sbtAntary manner, the General
" wearing the blgyolloW foather* v takcaa few “ has.
ly" sips of '* soup*'.and J pracbcdff to erect a platform
of his own! And Suc/r r platform ! Why it is (ho
moat miserable, contradictory, nonsensical piece of
balderdash ever penned by living man. None can
read it without a blush of mortification. Gen. Scott
a statesman i Good Lord deliver us!
It is not necessary that wo should point oat (ho
many absurd propositions contained in Gen. Scott's
letter. Every reader of common sense can detect
them himself. In regard to our naturalization laws,
hit suggestion is as novel as absurd. ..He is far- giv
ing all foreigners iho right of citizenship, if the;
will but servo in,our army one year In time of war 1
Who ever hoard of such a proposition 7 To “sotvo
in lime of war I'* Well at what period is this 4 ' war"
to take place? Gen. Scott certainly can have no
reference to foreigners who have served in former
wars. Then what does ho moan T Does ho mean
to say that wo must got up a war with some nation
or some body, merely for tbe purpose of offering for
eigners the opportunity "to serve one. year in our
army," and thus become, alt of a sudden, American
citizens 7 Look at it in any light, It is the most fool*
ish as it is the most contemptible proposition that
ever entered an addle head. It is an awkward at
tempt of & demagogue to tickle foreigners, by propo.
sing to confer on them impossibilities, and is so di
rectly at rariance with iho opinion lie-entertained
and clearly avowed upon this subject in 1641, when
Native Americanism sprang into existence, that it
deserves moro than passing notice. Hero is an ex
tract from Gon. Scott's celebrated "Native Letter;*’
“ Should any considerable noVnber of my IclTow
coanrrymcn assign me, or desire to give mo nr prom*
inent position before the public, f shall fakir time to
methodize my views on the great questions you have
proposed. Those views have their origin: Irv (the
stormy elections of the spring of 1835; and' were
confirmed in (he Week that the Harrison electors
were chosen in New York. On both' occasions 1
was in that city,and heard in tho streets, ‘ Down
will) the Natives.’ It was hoard in almost every
groupof/oreigner»,as the signal for rallying and
outrage ”
“ Fired with indignation , (wo friends sat down
with mo in my parlor «l tho Aslor House, (Novom.
ber, 1840) to draw up an address, designed to rally
oo American party, Tho day after tho election,-!
sol out fori ha South, and have novel 1 known precisely
why oiit appeal was not published. Probably tho
election of Gen. Harrison rendered its publication at
(hat lime unnecessary in the opinion of my two
friends."
,a I now hesitate tiblwdon extending iho period of
icaidenco before naturolizsHon, and a total repeal of
all acts of Congress On this subject —my mind in.
dines to tho latter."
“ Concurring fully in the ptineipUf of the Phila
delphia movement, 1 should prefer assumingtho ntmd
»r n .y mUU>m. ««.iji>.N<ni Vwir, «■ i
ocraiic Americans, as 1 would' respectfully snggcsl.
* * * Democratic Americans would include oil
good notice citizens, devoted to our country and its
institutions ; would not drive from us naturalized
citizens, who, by their lon# residence, hnvo become
identified with us in fooling and intcrrcsl."
Thera is (he demagogue for you !—a ’‘hasty" Gen..
oral, with his regimentals off! The General wosl
very imprudent, if not M hasty" in rofer/ing tho pco. \
plo to his " long public life." If wo look at his past;
life in a political point of view, be presents a sorry
picture, for ho baa been on both aides of every quae
(ion of public importance. He was a strenuous Na
tivisl—noio, demagogue like, ho would give for
eigners more privileges than prudcnco would per.
mit. Ho was, and is yet, an Abolitionist; now lie
" acccpta tho nomination with tho resolutions annex
ed." Hie "lung public life" will not boar tbo test,
as lio will find to bis satisfaction before long. Geo
Scott is, as wo said before, a vain, week man. To
use Iho language of the Albany Evening Journal, a
Whig paper, “liehae become bewildered In gazing
upon tho While Houso, end there is weakness in all
that ho aays or does about tho Presidency,"
TUB WHIG HATIBTCATION AICBTUVO.
Our neighbor of the Herald— quite a Iromp at
making much out of smalt capital—Ust week an
nounced, (no doubt " for (he benefit of his country
friends,’' such announcement being out of its latitude
in Carlisle,) that a largo and enthusiastic meeting
was ho)9 at Glass’ Hotel, In ratification of the nomi
nations ; also, that eloquence wos tho staple produc
tion of said meeting.
Now, for the benefit ofthoso same "country friends, ,r
wo append (ho following description, by which it will;
appear to have been loss a hoax-than tho ” Baloon
ascension," inasmuch os there was a greater quantity
of gas* uncorked.
Tho "Mitchell Invinciblos,” after parading the
streets from sundown tilt dark,succeeded in drumming,
up a respectable Corporal’s guard r a/ias, tho Whig
Meeting, numbering all told—the Drum M-jor in
eluded —about fifteen of (he uncertified, who proceed.
1 cd to organize: but unfortunately, as wo arc Informed,
came near exhausting tho resources in the appoint
ment ot Vice Presidents, and were only eaitad llut
perplexing predicament, by the opportune discovery
that there wore but enough loft fbr Secretaries, exclu
sive of the evening orators and' a few others, whoso
exuberance of imagination was, in tho opinion of (ho
chair, somewhat objectionable.
Tho first speaker, Jas. R. Smith, Esq., contented
himself with treating his " follow citizens ” to a
prosy account of Scott's brilliant victories, with a
view of demonstrating tho fact that said Scott hod
actually kilted somebody, in which wo candidly con
fess, ho was eminently successful. This speech was
tho best of tho evening.
Next in suite, came luminary No. 2, orator Rheem,
of Market House celebrity, quite a versatile genius,
and " * gentleman of most excellent, fancy." His
oration (brew Biui Lalhrop's slump speech far Into
the shade, and even rivalled some of the Buckeye
Blacksmith's scintillations. What he Intended as
exordium of his speech, viz: a verbatim recitation
ofhilf a column from a ledger of (hat week, was
11 executed " in a manner (hat would have astonished
even Doctor Feck himself. Indeed,sQooromondsbJo
had been his assiduity in the successful effort of
memorizing, that the only fault found, and that too
by (ho boys, was, that "ho didn’t mind Ins steps."
Cut, hero encomium must cease; for, at this point
ho became flowery—declaimed ‘ quite petulantly
against (he procccdingsoftho Democratic Convention
in general, and Its nomination of Pierce In particular,
yfhom ho, in (ho plenitude of his fancy, denominated
the smallest of all fry— a red herring. Cass and Ouch*
anan, too, came In for a share of his severity rocoi
vlng severally tho appellations of ’Shad* and 'Mack*
era!.'
This, 10-bo.suro, was slightly irrelevant} but (bom
tho digressian.msy. bp.jpotdoned, when.il is iemem-1
bered Ibat the gentleman-.hasfor a long time been!
oDgsgoi} in the/fiA Basinets, which ocoants for tbe
fact that bis'ldeas are In general somewhat scaly,
and always shoot in that’direction. . •
But part third octipsed'cVcD the " fish story " Itself.,
In this ho recounted; with 1 enthusiastic admiration,
the military exploits of General Scott, fighting so
far, as With Wind work and violent gestures ha could,
fight, those "battles o'er again." He next, carried
by tho powers of ills imagination, this abridged edi
tion of a " large" audience, first to the capital of
Mexico, the theatre of Scbil’a last military achieve
ment,and thon'rolrogrdssiVely Ihrddgh tbe others, un
til landing them before the city ofQuebeo.ho placed
bis boro' In a recumbent poaluro on the plains of
Abraham, and left him "raising his drooping head
and eagerly Inquiring ‘Who fly ?’" This, it will bo
conceded, would hardly secure oar dcclaimer ; tho
professorship of Modern History ;• and,unfoi lunate
ly, his geographical knowledge is equally deficient—
■aid gcittloman believing that Giborallor is located
somewhere fttLancasler county. But, charity is a
Virtue, and wo forbear. His friends, wo understand,
are desirous of pitting him against George Mundy
This IS wrong, and wo protest against It. They
have goflb too far already in cruelly pursuading him
that ho can speechify, for no other than the inexcu
sably selfish purpose of having something to laugh
01.
There wore several other speakers, who also tor
tured their brains to scaro up a liillo fulsome adula
tion i but, as they opened with the remark that they
,had'nt three (dens in their heads, and nothing said
by them -having impeached their veracity in tills
respect, wo let them slide.
ANNIVERSARIES,
The Sixty-sixth Annlvcrsory of the "Belles Lcttres
Society” of Dickinson College, ond tho Sixty-third of
tho "Union Philosophical” were celebrated, tho for
mer Monday evening, the latter Tuesday evening
last, in the usual manner.
Belles Leltrti Society.
Tho Anniversary Address—by J* T. Carlilk,
Chester county, was second to none of the evening.
Ilia remarks to Iho societies were characterized by a
neatness and brevity deserving imitation.
The American Mind—by C. P. Z. llumiucii, Car.
lisle, reflects honor upon its author ; divoovoring as it
docs, that deep and vigorous originality of thought
indicative ofa strong mind and assiduous application*
Henry Clay—by S. H. 11. Peach. While this gen.
llcinan confined himself to his proper sphere, ho was
at least Interesting; but when ho left ihi*, which bo
did about the middle, ho became silly. In fact, the
latter pari bespoke a green spot somewhere.
Ireland— by George J. Conner, Md. Though this
gentleman's patriotism may in one Instance hove
come, near getting iho belter of his judgment, his
address was,.on the whole, n noble tribute to tbe
Genius of Irish Liberty. He merits success, and
wo congratulate him on his having attained it.
Popular Education —by Ralph Pierce, N. Y. Tho
gentleman's appearance was most graceful, but his
epcftch a transcript from a report of the Superintend,
ant of Common Schools, except a few crude ideas,
which have an undoubted claim to originality.
Indioidual Rights and Privileges’ — by John
Wau.Kn, Va. This evinced a alayish ndliofonc to
tho views of poor authorities : immethodioal and
discordant, though wul) spoken.
Alim as he /s—by T. N. M’Ckney, Md, A good
laslo shown in tho selection : tho oration being tho
introduction to an admirable little work, 11 Tho
Spirit of Despotism," printed originally In London,
1795. Although acarce.il ie one of tho best n> the
"Introduction” ogalh, after lung neglect, and offer
listening to speeches in pari at least originul. Wo
had committed it in early youth ourself, on account
of its force a ad beauty, and onca wore almost tempted
to deliver it ss.our own,at a Shndy.school celebration.
But wo wero then Under tho impression dial no oilier
knew anything about Iho work. When Mr. M’C.
commenced with "Man,-in a slate of simplicity, on
corrupted by tho influence of bad education," &c,
our memory immed'ntcly struck in and travelled
along, but getting a few sentences in advance white
ho was putting in (he gestures. Now and then*
however, wo camo to a gap, where wc had forgotten
a sentence; but Mr. M’C. coming up, lent a. helping
bend and we wero able to jog clung again together.
When bo concluded ho received raptures of
fur the coolness with which ha delivered it. The
applause was eo excessive that woralbcr pitied those
who were so foolish, os to deliver original pieces.
These anniversaries would probably be more interest,
ing if more of those excellent select pieces were de
livered.
P, S.—lf the other yoang gentlemen should ot
any time czhoual (hair row oration iralcriul, wo
wouldn't havo any objection to supplying them by
contract horn this superior work. Don't all speak
at once, boys.
Union Philosophical Society.
Aumvertary Addrttt— by C. B. Lore. Del, The
composition was elegant, showing a clear conception
and a command of elegant language that stamp ils
author uncommon. Tho remarks to both societies
were In good taste, those to his own touchingly pa*
(hello. Ho possesses all the essentials of an accom
plishad speaker, among which his graceful dcporl
ment stands conspicuous-
Dtvelopemenl of Trulh—by Ultbses Hobbs, Md.
A bettor writer than speaker.
TAs Splendor of Cengocsf—by llenrt Anderson,
Va. A fine subject, to which (ho speaker did justice.
Ilia views were comprehensive, strong, and methodi
cal; his stylo concise,(hough perspicuous, and forci
ble to a degree bordering on vehemence.
American Follies —by Wu.A-SNiVEi.r,Grecncastle.
Pu.’ This* wos nut one of them, but tho ice cream of
the evening, abounding In both wit and humor, and
indicating on the pari of I*s author an uncommonly
keen perception of tho ludicrous, assisted by a facility
of expression that stomps it No. 1. Young man,
you are a trump at that game.
Historic Fiction— by T. M. Carson, Va, This
wo couldn't hear: perhaps -well enough that wo
didn't.
Tho exercises of both evenings wore enlivened
with excellent music; tho first with that by Peftinos
and Schumtchcr.Uio former a celebrated Pianist,an;!
the Utter sustaining & reputation equally high as a
violinist; tho second, by that of tho "Independent
Blues' Band, of Baltimore.
Everything passed off agreeably, except on occa
sional manifestation of applause, against tho earnest
and frequent solicitations of the President. These
annoyances, under tho circumstances so disgraceful,
are traceable to a few of both sexes who wore doubt
less weaned a little too early.
Funeral Obsequies of Air* Clay*
Tho solemn ceremonies attending tho removal of
the remain* of Henrt Clat from tho sccno of his
greatest earthly labors, took place on Thursday, at
tho National Capital. Tho funeral procession was
funned at 11 o'clock, and moved slowly towards
(ho Capitol, amid the solemn tolling of bolls, and
firing of tnlnulo guns. Scooters Cass, Manoum,
Dodge, Pratt, Atchison, and Bell, acted as pall
hosiers.
Tho funeral cortege reached Iho capitol at about
20 minutes past 12, and the corpse wag then taken
into the chamber of the Senate, whom the solemn
and Impressive funeral services of the Episcopal
Church wore performed over it, tho Rev. Dr. Butler,
Chaplain of the Senate, officiating. I
From Washington:'
Washington* Crry, July 3,1853.
Dear Bratton— Despairing of success in the
south, the Whigs.will rally all their forcesnoddi
etrlbulo theft-means In the free States.. The groat
States of New-York, Pennsylvania and Ohio will
be (he principal battle ground, ihe .whig loaders
hoping, If they can by any possibility carry those.
Stales,, enough straggling electoral votes may fall
in to.carry Scull iriuinphatuly through. In' order
then to defeat'Pierce and King .in tho Stales na
med tho whigs will very naturally resort toallthe
moans in their power, and use them with unscru
pulous hands. 1 rMillfonS' upon.millions of lying
documents will be scattered in wild profusion
through the public mails and be distributed by whig
postmasters to every man, woman; and child, who
can read or write. Clubs have already been
formed here, whoso only .occupation is to send off
such documents, which-are printed on paper phld
for by the government', folded 1 and wrapped at go
vernment expense, and/fanned by whig members
of Congress in packages under iho fraudulenl'on
dorsomenl of “ Pun.- Docs.!" The mails of your
State will groan under the weight of these “ O'm
nibuses n f lies' 1 and thousands of whig slump
speakers and retailers of federal falsehoods will bo
sent thither to mislead tho people and divert at
tention from tho (rue issues in (he contest, by
shouting * Lundy's Lane/ *ChapuUepec,’&c. &cl
The Cabinet here will send out swarms of office
holders from this city to preach to the “ dear peo
ple" and instruct them in the art of voting. 1 know
several in the Departments here; who, lured with
the hope of tyiure plunder from the treasury, and
backed by the power, patronage, and money of this
Galphinizlng, Gardner-balling, Indian robbery ad
ministration, expect td slump these thice States,
and aid in perpetuating ih© rule of federal whlggeryl
In the/angoago of Tom Corwin, ihelrpotfron and
friend; '* I ttmuld Welcome'them Viifh bloudy hands
and hospitable graves /’*
Knowing that all tho efforts of the whigs 'will
be exorledln that direction, it becomes the Demo
cratic party in the nqrth lb orouso and put forth its
strength in the good old cause. Ii is not enough
that we elect our candidates by a bare majority of
electoral votes—the federalists should bo routed
In every State in the Unionftheir strong holds
should be invaded and their dend'broken up, till
that corrupt party, and its still more corrupt and
corrupting principles, practices and influences
have no foothold on the faceof this glorious re
public Let us teach them this time lhat they enn
not rob the treasury under Ihe'guise ofa ‘•Galibin'*
or "Gardner” claim, and expect the tax payers to
sustain them In such robbery.
When, 1 ask, under this or any other govern
ment, have such barefaced frauds bebn perpetra
ted, as have been committed by tho two Cabinets
hero since March 4th, 18401 Never. And yet
these very Cabinet officers aro now mojcslli/ ask
ing that their terms of aervele may be continued—
their lime for committing robberies may be
ed four years longer! Their requests cannot—
will not bo complied with, •& . - .
In this contest I hope and believe Pennsylvania
will do her whole duty. But shb must not sleeps
for besides the corrupt influences that -Will bn
brought to bear against ua there, it cannot bo de
nied, that tho military fame -of-Gen. Scott will
give him many votes in that State that no other l
whig could possibly get. There is then no time
to be lost in effecting a' most perfect system of or
ganization in the State, on which the success nr
defeat of our parly tqpQ very great extent depends,
at least, so far as Pennsylvania is concerned.
You know I am not over sanguine in my expec
tations. You know tqp,that I made pretty cor- 1
reel estimates in 1844 and 1848 as to what would |
bo the result of the elections in those years. 1 now ,
predict that Plerco and King will receive two
thirds of the electoral votes, out of Pennsylvania,l
and if that State goes for them it will add that!
much 10-the two-thirds majority. HI she record
her Vote on the side of the Union and the Oonati
tution. or witlshe be led astray by those who seek
to perpetuate their power’ by trampling on tho
Constitution and Paws; and by corruption and bri
-bfiiyJhrpiULhJltiJiprofltgaW use df..tho .money they
have stolen Trom the people’s treasury ! "hVua
Perrons/” Yours truly.
Gen. Scott’s Letter Accepting the Nomination.
Washington, Juno 24, 1852.
Sin 1 hnvo had tho honor to receive from your
ha uis the official notice of my "unanimous nomina
tion os Uio Whigcandidulo for thu office of President
of the United Stales," together with u "copy of the
resolutions passed by thu convention expressing their
opinions upon sumo ol the moat prominent questions
of national policy.”
This groat distinction, conferred by a numerous,
intelligent and patriotic body, representing mtl[juun
of my countrymen, sinks deep into my heart;- anil
remembering the very eminent names which vvero
before tlio Convention in amicable competition with
my owny l am made to feel, the weight
of responsibility belonging to my now position.-
Not having^written a word to procurothls.disllncl
lon, 1 lost not a moment, a her it had been conferred,
to addressing a letter to ono of, ybur members to
sigpify what would Boj id the proper lime, the'sub*
•tnneo of my'.reply'to' the "Contehtron y'and 1, now
havo tho honor to rcpbal, In a more formal manner,
as the occasion justly domnrids. that 1 accept tus
NOMINATION, WITH THE BEVOLUTIONS ANNEXED.
The political principles and measures laid down in
thoso resolutions arc ao broad that but little is left
for mo to add. I therefore barely suggest, in this
place, (hut should I, by (ha partiality Winy country•
mon.be elevated lu the Chief Magistracy of the Union,
1 shall bo reaay. in my connection with Congress, lu
recommend or to'approve of measures in regard to
tho management of the pubho domain so as lu secure
an early settlement of the same fdvoroblo |o actual
settlers, but consistent nevertheless with a due regard
to tho equal rights of (he whole American people in
that vast national inheritance, and also to recommend,
ot approve of a single alteration in our naturalization
laws, suggested by my military experience, viz:
giving to all foreigners tho right of citizenship who
shall faithfully servo in time of war ono year on
board of our public ships, or In our land forces, rego*
lor or volunteer,on their receiving on honorable dis
charge from (ho service.
In regard to (ho general policy of the edministra
(ion, if elected, I should of course look among (huso
who may approve (hut policy fur the agents to carry
it into execution; and I should seek to cultivate liar
many and fraternal sentiments throughout tho Whig
party, without attempting to reduce its members by
proscription to exact comfumity to my own views.
But I should,at (he same time, bo rigorous in regard
to qualifications for ofßee—retaining and oppoinilhg
no ono either deficient in capacity or integrl(y«nr in
devotion to Liberty,'to tho Constitution, and tho
Union.
Convinced that harmony or good will between the
different quarters of our broad country is essential
to tho present and future Interests of the Republic,
and with a devotion to those interest (hot'eah know
no South and no North, I should neither countenance
nor tolerate any sedition, disorder; faction; of resist
anco to (ho law, or the Union, or any pretext In' any
part of tho land; and 1 should carry' into the civil
administration this ono principle of military ounducl
—obedience tb tho legislative and judicial' depart
ments of Government, onch in Its constitutional
sphere-saving only, in respect to the ,Legislature,
the possible resort to the veto power—always to bo
most cautiously exorcised, and' under tho strictest
restraint and necessities.
Finally, for my strict ndhornneo to (ho principles
of the Whig party As expressed in the resolutions
or me convention, arid herein suggested. With a
sincere and earnest purpose to advance the greatness
and happiness of the Republic, and thus to ohdrish
and cncourogo (he cause of constitutional liberty
throughout the world, avoiding every act and (hooght
(hat might involve our countiy in an unjust or un
necessary war or impair (he faith of treaties, and
discountenancing all political agitation injurious to
(ho interests of society and dangerous to the Union, I
can offer no other pledge or guarantee than the
known incidents of a» long public life, now undergo
ing the severest examination.
Footing myself highly fortunate in tny associate
on the ticket, and with a lively sense of my obliga
tions to the convention, and to your personal cour
tesies. .
1 have tho honor to remain sir, with great esteem,
your most obedient servant,
WINFIELD SCOTT.
To tho Hon. J. G. Chapman, President of tho Whig
National Convention.
From the Pittsburg Dally Uoioii/;-■
GEiy. SCOTr-<3BSr»- JAOKSOtf-OOV, dtiKßT*
/• J . - ' . xotibl ....:
In April, 1817, Gon. Jackson, the of
tho Southern Division of .the United Stele* 'Army*
iaiued an-order concerning that Division,. This order
was : spoken'off by Gbri. Scott in term* highly insalt*
ing to d brother officer, with ,whom be lied been on.
term* of intimacy. Of the language of Gen. Scott,
Gon. Jackson was informed by an annoyinous letter
from Now. York, end ho raatlo a respectful cult upon
Gen. Scott for on explanation* The reply of Gen.
Scott, as appears from IbOranpexcd loilcr«.tVAJf jsiuU*?.
ing and opprobious. This loiter ne have nevei seen''
in print, but to it Goh. Jackson replies as follows:
GEN, JACKSON TO GEN. SCOTT.
Head Quarter «, Decision
Nashville, Dec. 3, 1817.
Sm:— l have been absent from tills place a corf*
siderablo time, rendering the" la'bl ' friendly office I
could, to s particular friend, whoso’eyos 1 closed on
tlto 20lh uil, Owing to this youj letter of the 4lb
October waa hot received until the Ist instant.
Upon the receipt of tho nnonymdua commonic"-
tion made mo from New York, X hastened to lay il
bolero you : that course was. suggested tp me by,the
respect I felt fur you as a roan and a soldier, and l
(hat you might bavoit in your power to answer bow'
fur you have been guilty of so baso end inexcusable'
conduct. Independent of (ho services you-bad ren
dered your country, the.circumstances of your wear*
ing (lie bndgo arid insignia of a soldier, led to (ho
conclusion that I was addressing a gentleman. With’
those feelings you were .written to, and had an Idea
been for a moment entertained dial you could havo
descended from (ho high and dignified character ofa
major general of (ho United Slates, and used a inn*
guugo so oppiobrious and insolent as yotr have done,
real assured 1 aliobl'd viowetfyotfbm fWhof too
'contemptible to.havo. had any converse •wilh , yop on
tho subject. If.you have lived in the world Urns long
in the entiro ignorance of tbo .oltHgolioria and 1 ,
duties which honor impose, you nib indeed past the
time of hearing ; and suioly ho must bo ignorant of
llicm, who seems so illllo In understand* their' influ
ence.
Pray, fir, Sacs year rocolfcctidn 'servo, lb' what
school of philosophy you Were taught ; that to a let
ter inquiring into.tlio nature of a Supposed' Injury,
and clothed in language decorous and unexception
uhlc, an answer should bo given, l cobe|jed'lb pompous
insolence and bullying expression? ' I had. hoped'
that what was charged upoh yml by my anonymous'
correspondent, was unfounded'; I had hoped so from
(iio belief tint General Scott' was. a soldier and a
gentleman ; but when I see those statements doubly
confirmed by his it becomes a matter of
inquiry how far a man of, honorable feeling can rec
oncile them to himself, or longer sdt ofh o claim to
(hat character. Arc yoU ignorant,sir, lint had-mv
order, nl which’yoUr refined judgement is so extreme,
ly touched, bben. iHadd tho * subject of inquiry, yort
might from your Blooding, not your character, Been
constituted ana of my judges 7 How very hnptupny
then, was il, thus situated, and without* RooWlodgo
of any of the nltcndntrt’ctrctrmßtanccs.-for rou to
have prejudged the whole matter. This. at different
limes,* dnd‘ in .tho 'cltrie of your ‘fnthds'.’ybu could
ddpQTid yet had I been nrrningcd.and you''-detailed'
as one of my judges, with the <triigns'uj dn'attestin'
lurking Under o ‘fair you would have op
proachcd the holy sanctuary of/dslicd ! IS conduct
liko this congcnilil'wiUi that high' scrtfcd.of dignity
which should be seated lb a solilidr’s BbSdfrt 7 la it
duo from a-brother offiter td'ostail id ’tWdurh, tho
repuiution of another, snd stub hiol tri a‘ moment
when he cannot expect it 7 I might insult an hon
orable man with questions such as thesb, bill stia‘ll
• not expect that they will harrow op onti who mbit-bef
I dead to all those fcclinga which arc cbaradlbrUliciof
a gentleman. „ •
In terms as polite as I was cnpableof noting, I
ashed you if my informant had stated truly, if you*
were the author of IIV publication and remarks
charged against you, and to what extent; s roferened
fo your letter without any comment of' mine, wilh
inform how furyou hnvo. puisurd a slmilbr coursß ;t
—liow little nf tho gentleman, and how much of tho
, hectoring bully you have manifested. If nothing
else would, ilia epaulets which grace your Shoulders,
ahould have dictated a different course, and Ijoto’
admonished you (hat,however small may -ha 1 ™ betn"
your respect for another, respect lor yourself should'
have taught-you tho .necessity of replying, at less*'
mildly, to the inquiries 1 suggested; aud’morfrespe.'
ciully should yon havo dono this, wl,en"y6ur owir
consliuctian must havo futd you os-guilty of (ho
abominable crime of dolruclion—of slandering, and
I behind his bach, a brother officer. -Bui not content
| with answering to what wad proposed, your overween
ing vanity lias led you to rooUc on offering of your
advice.
Believe me, sir, il is not in my power (orondcr yon'
my ilinnka; I think 100 highly of myself to suppose
Midi I Bland at oil in nerd of youf admortiliorii; and
too lightly of you In appreciate them as useful.- For'
good advice I oin always thankful; but never fail'to
rpum it when 1 know il to flow froin'op imcompcttnl
and corrupt pomes; (lie brcnsl where liase ondguiliy
passions dwell Is not Iho place to'look for Virtue OP
uny thing that leads, to .virtue.'My notions, sir, iro
not those now taught-in, modern, schools, and trr
ftsltioiiDblc high life; they were imbibed in'ancient,
days, and hitherto: Imvq,,and: yet, bfeop-thd I’d (ho
conclusion that ho,who. con Wantonly outrage thA
feelings of anolhcr-*-who without cause; can extend
injury where nope ts.dono. i# capable of any crime,
however 'detestable in Us nature, and will not foil lt>
commit It* whenever it may be imposed by necessity.-
1 shall not stoop to ojjusiincotion of my order'be
fore you. or to notice,the weakness and absurdities
of your tinsel .rhotorig; U may-bo«qi]iio ponoloslvo"
wiih yourseif, and I have no disposition to alieif.pl
convincing you. Ural, your ingenuity is not as
found bs you have Imagined jr. To my government,*
whenever it muy plciisp, I bold myself JUbJa lo 1
biisw er, and 16 produce t ho reasons which .prompted
mo lo the course I look j and to the IntermeddUn'g
spies and phnpsrof the. war dopntmenl, who arc irr
rhe g«rb of gentleman, I hold myself resepniibfo for
any grievances they moy labor Under on my account,-
with whom you h.vo my permißsirnr Jo number
yourself. For what f ImVo anid 1 rlfur no apology ;
you haVc deserved Ball, and more, weru it necessary
U»aoy more. i will barely; remark .in, "inclusion,
that if yon fenyounelj ogneted si w},a|}, hcrossld'
any communication frotn you will meet mo safely at
this place, • .
1 luu'o the honor,lo to,
Very respectfully,', . ,
your mpsl ob'|. av’t.
_ . . . _ >. Andokw Jackson.
Brevet Major Gen. W. Scott, k
U. S Army, Now York,-
To. this letter Gen. Scott, After a delay of On®
month,replied' Ae follows: .
Gkn.' Scott to Gpw Jackson.
Jlead Quarters,]st and SiUflftlUnry ) '
Departments;New YarJc.Jart. 2,1811* f/
Sir •—.Yuur lollor df thd 3d i»Ulnio f tyas handed, to,,'
mo shout the 25d, and has hpi been read, 1. might
nay thought of since. These cirburintuhces will shpw
yon x (fiat il is my wish to reply to you !* dlspasslon*
atcly.” . •
I regret that I cahnql accept IMTtlTinjengo yon
offer mo. Perhaps,! may bq'rcelrninbdfroni'wUhfng'
(o fovet a' oi’ die breast of k'feijoV being ill jirl*
vale combat, by a ' tense;'' of rcllgioh j but lust (bio
motive should excite 11)6 ridicule ,©(*.gentlemen of
liberal babils of il)lnking and acting, I bc/f leave to
odd, that I, decline (hq honor pf ypur invitation from
patriotic Scruples. [' { ] My ambition is rjoUhai bf
Eroalrnlue. I should think It would ho easy'for you -1
to conebfo yooraislf ondor this rphisa), by ({jo’apnilr,
cation of a few epithets, itebniyWdt'&c,, to {ho objrof
«,f your resentment, a/u| 1 boro p'r.onxii(vio Tcblb yott
until the opxl war, to porsmidp their trpth.
*1 have thb honor to bb,‘ ' ! , V‘ ]
1 1 YouroVleVlf 1
WiNriptn Scott. ,
To Gon. Andrew Jackson,
Commanding ilia Southern
Division of tho United Qtatotf Army.
In this, letter, Gon. Scott alleges (wo roisom for,
declining lo accept Gen. Jackson's challenge * 'Aral
“ A sense of religion," end second, “ patriotic -soro*
plee." Wo ora noldiepoacd tnobjcei'tolhesij reasons
for not fighting. Lot us
was eihcoio m professing (6 be influenced.by them,
as-mailers of principle. I
In April,'lBl9, Do Will Clinton, of New York, o
talented and high toned man, mode Uip fojhivvlng
publication In tho newspapers of. Iho day'in regard ,
to Gon. Scott. It explains llsclfi
TO TlfK rUDf.tO.
Gon ; Scott, of 1110 army of tbo'United Plate*,’ hav
ing In a Idler of (lio 3d of January, 1017, lb Glen.
JaoUaon, insinuated that I had written, dictated, or
instigated an anonymous letter, to (lie Utter gentle*