r lege, but the news or the determination of the civil
euthonties reached the church before them, end the
military took up their line of march t, the arsenal
and when the Aldermen reached the church they
found it in possession of a self-spointed body of
ettizene,
The aldermen assisted by Mr. Grover, Mr. Pen
rose Ash, and other palmier citizens, immediately
commenced the organization of en effectise peace
police ; end thie had been effected, end all was quiet
as early es three o'clock in that afternoon.
It is impossible to ray, but for this movement,
whit might have been the consequences. It is
certain that a war of extermination wes meant to
hove been waged upon the military. No less than
three thousand people (we believe) were under
arms in the disttict. they had beyond doubt, at least
six cannons; end there was not a store in the dis-
trict from which all the amunition had not been pit.
chased during the morning.
An express also left the city early yesterday
morning for Washington to request permission of
the President to call out U. 8. troops. The flying
artillery, Captain Ringgold, now at Fort McHenry,
and the U. S. troops at Fort Mifflin have been called
upon to come to the assistance of the authorities.
Governor rorter arrived in the city by the after
noon line from Harriaburg.
fie have thus given a hasty sketch of the pro.
eectlings of the day. It yet remained to speak of
the killed and wounded in the encounter on Sun
day night. Queen street from Second to Third
Street presents a melancholy spectacle. The win
dows of the buildings shattered by the heavy con
cussion of the guns, and the doors and shutters rid
dled or torn with grape shots.
Capt. R. K. Scott, of the Cadentlacier Greys, is
pronounced to be out of danger. The ball was
estercted yesterday morning and found to have
lodged inside of his left shoulder, and not in his
spine, as previously reported.
Several balls passed through General Cadwel
ader'a coat, but did not injure him in the leant.
it is raid that at least ten bullet holes are torn in
his uniform. His escape is wonderful, for he was
constantly in dangeroda positions, notwithstanding
the fearful threats of vengeance upon him by the
mob. A gallows wee actually erected at Wharton
market fur the purpose of hanging him if he should
be taken.
The corps of Germantown flues stood their
ground gallantly, and though exposed with thecom•
ponies of Germantown Artillery, Cadwaladers
Grays, and the first company of State Fenciblee, to
raking fire from Queen street and Third street
did their duty like men. All these companies be
haved with perfect coolness and intrepidity, and
all the efforts of the mob could not shake their front
for en instant.
The killed and wounded in the company of Ger•
mantown Blues, are as follows;
Lient- Bock!ua slightly wounded bye ball which
pawed through his cap.
Private John Waterhouse, Jr. slightly grazed in
the back of the neck by a ball, which penerated his
knapsack.
Sergeant Guier, shot down beside his gun. The
upper part of his head was literally torn otThy a
misrille, and his brains scattered upon the Wed.
Corporal Henry G. Troutman received a ball in
the groin, inflicted a mortal wound. He was ta
ken to the Hospital, where ho died yesterday mor
ning about eight o'clock.
Private Ashworth was wounded in the leg, and
had his musket shattered in his hand, by a grape
shot.
Private Crawford, of the Washington (German
town) Artillery, was shot in the leg, and Captain
Malloy had the pornpoon of his cop carried away
by a ball.
The Wayne Artillery also suffered in wounded.
Private Charles Dougherty was shot in the cheek
slightly; Private Samuel Williams received a ball
in the shoulder, and Frivate Richard Bella shot in
the calf of his leg.
It is known that other of the military are wounded
more or less dangeroubly, but it wen impossible to
obtain aeceis to the military hoopital, or to procure
the names of the sufferers.
Mr. Benjamin H. Housman, who lived at No. 34
'Queen street, looked front his garret window, just
as he was about to retire to bed, and was instatly
killed by a ball which passed through his head.
Mr. licemle, first mate of the barque Lydia Ann,
who was standing some distance from the soldiery,
was greed on the right breast by a bullet which cut
a hale in his shirt, caused an abrarion of the skin,
and apparently passed the collar of his coat. Jr was
a narrow escape.
Sergeant Starr, of the Cadwalader Grays, was
hit with a hick bat on the head.
Private della Woolridge, of the Philadelphia
Gray., wassliglilly injured.
Serpent Marston, of the First State Fencibles,
also slightly wounded.
;Private Schriver, etke Philadelphia Grays, slight
fy wounded.
Private Coulter Russell, •f the City guards, hit
'with a brickbat, and wouesded severely.
Private Mortieses, of the Gay Guards, was hit in
the head with a brick bat,
The followiegmanied persons not now at the Hos
pital. Spree of their names hove been previously
mentioned ;
Eilwapii Lyon, wounded in the 4eri um.
Jamey Lineenbigler, wounded in the thigh,
mortal.
Thomas C. Sanders, tnoitegy srountled in the
breast.
Davit Kilfttart, mortally wonarle.s in the abdo•
men.
Wrilitm Meaning, severely wounded in both
legs.
lames Win. Bair, wounded in the arm and
eurek.
Janes Cranford, moulded in the arm :since am•
pntated.
Schn McGirr., wounded in the neck.
John Hunted, wounded in the right &TM,
slightly
Elijah Jester, wounded in the throat by a spent
ball.
J4enes R. Tulky, wounded in the tight urna and
doing weJ!
was elated in yesterday's piper that Edwerd
(not Robert) Lyon, a farmer of Bucks county was
shot in the shoulder while looking on. It is stated
to us by unimpeachable authority that he woe an
active participant in the outrages of Sunday mor
ning. He fired the gone off twice, end wee about
to do it a third time. He followed the corps of Hi
bernia Greene, chased thorn when they ran, follow
ed Gallagher, entered hie house after he fired the
chute, and was wrestling with Gallagher for the
possession of the musket when a pistol ball aimed
at the other took effect in his shoulder.
The following Proclamation from the Mayor end
Sheriff were made yesterday morning.
PROCLAMATION.
Whereas, There Is reason to believe that bodies
of lawless persons, are stealthily provided themselves
with arms fur purposes of violence, the citizens of
the city and county are commanded and earnestly
entreated to assemble immediately in their respec
tive wards and adopt the most effective organization
for the protection of persons and property and to re
port themselves to the alderman of their respective
wertla for duty.
MORTON McMICHAEL, Sheriff.
ap Resolved, That the mayor be requested to
accept the services of citizens to be organized and
armed, in aid of the civil authority, not exceeding
two thousand in number.
MATOII ' R OFFICE, July 8, 1844
Under the above resolution of the Councils, the
Mayor is prepared to receive the services of any
citizens who will enroll themselves immediately.
He therefore calls upon all those who are disposed
to sustain the laws, to report to him for duty.
J. M. SCOTT Mayor,
SecTivAns,July 8th,1844.
Major General Robert Patterson ;
Sir—From the representation of a number ofciti.
?ens of this District, we are persuaded that if the
military are removed from the neighborhood of St.
Philip's Roman Catholic Church, in Queen street,
order will be immediately restored and the citizens
will protect the church, We will give our every
exertion to the furtherance of the object. We do
not hesitate to say that peace and good order will be
immediately restored.
With much respect, we are respectfully.
R. PALMER,
CRARIAS HORT., g
N. M'Ktxxcr,
JAMES BIRDERS,
Mao- QUARTERS, lot Div. P.
Philadelphia. July 8, 1844.
Messrs. Paynter, Tanner and Smith, Committee of
Commissioners of Southwark.
Gentlemen ;—I have examined the extract from
the minutes of the Commissioners of Southwark,
which you handed me this morning.
It is my desire to preserve peace, and not to re
tain possession of any church or dwelling, if the civ
il authorities are competent for their protection and
defence.
i will therefore, without hesitation, place the
Church under the care and protection of the eiVil
authorities, as soon as I receive notice that they are
able and ready to defend it.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
Signed, R. PATTERSON,
SOUTHWARK, July Bth 1844.
Extract from the minutes of the Commissioners of
Southwark.
Cal. Paynter from the commitrne appointed to
confer with Major General Patterson, upon the ex
pediency and propriety of withdrawing the military
guard now on dnty, in the District of Southwark,
reported a communication in writing from General
Patterson in which he states that ' I will without
hesitation place the Church under the care and pro
tection of the civil authorities as soon as I receive
notice that they are able and ready to defend it.'
Which having been read and considered,
It was ordered, that. the Clerk of this Board he
directed to communicate to Major General Patter
son, in writing and personally, that in the opinion
of this Board, the civil authorities of the District are
able and ready to defend the Church. A true extract
Attest, Joe r °Assort n, Clerk.
Major General Patterson, Sir.-1 he Alderman
of the District of Southwark have given ma notice
that they are abundently to protect the property and
peace of the Drstrict of Southwark. I learn also
that the Commissioners of that District have offici
ally made a similar declaration; and view of these
facts I would respectfully suggest that the troops now
I.vitiL , charge of St. Philip's Church Southwark,
should be relieved. You are, therefore requested to
order them to such other point as you may deem
best suited to their comfort and repose, holding
in readiness to act, when necessary, at such places
as may be menaced. Respectfully yours,
M.McMicuaz,
SOUTHWARK HALL,JuIy Bth 1844.
Extract from the minutes of the Commissioners of
Southwark.
Resolved, That it is the opinion of this Board of
Commissioners that the continuing of the military
force now in this District has a tendency to keep in
existance the present excitement, and that if the
troops now occupying the public streets of South
wark are not withdrawn, there will be probably an
additional shedding of blood.
Resolved, That Messrs. Poynter. Tanner and
Smith. be a Committee from this Board to call upon
Gen. Patterson and advise with him upon the expe
diency and propriety of withdrawing the military
now on duty in the District of Southwark.'
A true coppy-
Attest—Joue OAKFoon.
From the U. S. Gazette of July 10.
Tax EICITEM r.NT.--During yesterday the Dis
trict of Southwark continued to be quiet; the civil
posse remained in and about the church, and the
people in the entire District were peacefully pursu
ing their various avocations, content, apparently,
with the disposition of things around them.
It was understood yesterday that the rioters had
effected something like an organization, for the pur
pose of resisting the tnilitary, if they should again
come into the District. They are also said to have
fifteen pieces of cannon in their possession, and
Wharton Market is their rendezvous.
_ _
Menntime, the force in this city is continually
strengthened by new arrivals from the country, and
the troops in garrison at Girard Bank give to that
building and its vicinity a most decidedly warlike
aspect; the troops being scattered in numbers on
the portico, and a chain of sentinels posted along
the entire front, to keep off the crowd, large num
bers of persons having gathered, Loth to see the
strangers and to ascertain what was to be done.--
Various rumors concerning the intentions of the
Governor had been broadly circulated, and the pre
valent impression in the early part of the afternoon
was that the troops were to be ordered to march into
Southwark at 4 o'clock P. M. and to take posses
sion of the District—search for concealed arms, and
dispossess the rioters of their cannon.
Tkeir hour axed passed over without any demon
s'ration on the part of the military, and then it was
supposed the movement would be made at seven
o'clock, P. M. At that hour large number of peo
ple were gathered in front of the Bank, completely
blocking up a portion of the street, and knots of
persons were clusterod in the vicinity most of whom
were in eagerly arguing the all important topic of
the hour.
The utmost anxiety was evident to ascertain the
intended operations of the military force, but noth
ing could ;re elicited at 10 o'clock, P. M. The
troops still remained in force at the Bank, end in
all the wards of the city the "peace police" were
gathered. The Mayor and Sheriff's posse were
also strengthened, end disposed so as to answer for
service et call.
Information was received early in the afternoon
that the express sent on to the President to request
of him to order Captain Ringgold's troop of Fly
ing Artillery had arrived in Washington, and that
the request was granted. They had not arrived up
to 10 o'clock. P. M.
We henrd last night that riotous persons had
vowed vengeance upon them, and that two or three
companies in particular were marked out. One of
the privates of the corps of City Guards was re
cognized yesterday in the lower part of the city,
and pursued. Ile barely escaped the fellows who
chased him.
The following companies are now in the city
from distant places and are on duty
First Company Montgomery County Trdops,
Capt. Martin.
Second Company Montgomery County Troops,
Capt. Edy.
Union Cray Artillerists, Lieut. Shoemaker,
Montgomery County.
Lafayette Blues, Capt. Williams, Montgomery
County.
Union Rifle Corps, Captain Pollard, Montgo.
mery County.
Washington Gray Artillerits, Capt. B. Davis.
These companies are commanded by Brig. Gen.
Hobart, and mustered and marched with field pie
ces and ammunition.
Major General William H. Keim, o; the milita
ry division of Berke, Dauphin and Lebanon, arri
ved in command of a batallion of infantry.
The Bucks County Troop, Capt. Archarnbault,
entered upon duty on Monday mornig last.
Companies continue to arrive, but their numbers
are uncertain. A large force is now in the city.
Ora O'CLOCK, A. M.—Up to this hour all la
quiet.
From Me United States Gazette, of July I I.
STATE OP AprArns.—Every thing remained in
a perfect state of tranquility yesterday. In the
District of Southwark every evidence of riot had
disappeared, and so certain were the authorities
that peace was restored, that the custody of the
Church of St. Philip de Neri was given up yes•
terday afternoon to the custody of the Pastor and
the congregation, it being deemed unnecessary to
retain the citizen force in and about it for a longer
period of time.
It was confidently crated yesterday that the or
ganization of rioters had been broken up by them
selves, and that the cannon in their possession have
been returned to the place from whence they were
brought.
Troops still continue to arrive, and the force is
now very imposing.
A part of the Girard Bank has been made ready
for an Hospital, and a Surgeon and Staff has been
appointed.
Major Ringgold's troop of Flying Artillery, it is
said, has been ordered to take up, their Quarters at
the navy-yard in thin city, for the next three
months. They muster four hundred men, and
have twenty-nine pieces of cannon. They are
both in discipline and appearance,regarded ac the
flower of the United States army.
It will be seen that orders have been inure] for
a parade of the military force to-day.
HEAD Qoonrsns, tat Div. P. M.?
Philadelphia, 10th July, 1844. S
ORDER NO. 38.
---
The Troops stationed at sth and Green erect,
under General Roumfort, at the Arsenal, under
Major Keim, the Cavalry, at their Quarters, and
the Troops at Head Quarters will be put under
drill at least four times each day.
Hereafter morning reports of the strength and
condition of cccli Corp; will be made at or before
9 o'clock, A. M.
Tho Major General tenders his cordial thanks
to the Volunteers of Montgomery and 'Jerks
counties, and to Captain Archambault's troops
from Bucks county, for the generous and soldier.
like spirit which induced them to respond so
promptly to his call for aid.
The officers and men are earnestly desired to
avoid the discussion of political, religious or other
subjects calculated to produce irritation. There
roust be no discussion between the troops and the
citizens. The soldier knows no sect or party, it
being his duty simply to assist in maintaining the
laws and supporting the Government.
By command of Major General Patterson,
J. MILES, A. D. C.
The Louisiana Illection.
MORE CHEERING AND GLORIOUS NE WS.
The Tropic of the 4th, gives more returns, of
course very incomplete, as yet, from the country
parishes, but what we have look exceedingly well.
In the Parish of St. Bernard, Gnirk, Whig, is e
lected to the Legislature, and Legendre, Whig, to
the Convention. In Jefferson, Bannon G Thibo
daux, Whig candidate for the Legislature, is elect
ed, as is Mr. Conrad for the Convention. Mr.
Suave, for Senate, and Mr. Ogden, for Conven
tion, both Whigs, are, in all probability, elected by
small majorities. In St James, we have elected
both our candidates to the Legislature and the Con
vention, and obtained a decided majority for Mr.
Thibodaux for Congress. In St. John the Bap
tiste, our candidates for Legislature and Conven
tion are elected, and a majority for Thibodaux.
From St. Tammany, our information is of the
most cheering character, and there is little doubt
that we have defeated Thos. Green Davidson for
the Senate, and elected our candidates for the Le
gislature and the Convention.—From all the infor
mation in our possession, we are certain that Thi
bodaux is elected to Congress by a majority of from
FIVE HUNDRED TO ONE THOUSAND
VOTES! ! This, as our readers are aware, is a
gain of one member of Congress.--By the time
our next paper goes to press, we shall have pretty
full returns from a large portions of the State, in
cluding the Fourth district, where Judge Bordelon
is confidently to be elected by a large majority.
Louisiana is true to the good cause and its ablest
champion, Harry of the West! She has not
bowed down to the Texas treason, and WILL
NOT DO SO !
BABE TOE PinsTE.—The President has fur
ther respited the pirate Babe, now under sentence
of death in New York, till the first Monday in
June, 1845. The prisoner manifested no signs of
emotion when he was informed of this farther act
of grace in his favor.
Ex-President Adams and his lady have left
their Washington residence for Massachusetts.
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THE HUNTINGDON JOURNAL.
"One country, one constitution, one destiny."
11 Knarat2fluaQ:;fallca)via,
Wednesday morning, July 17, '44.
V. B. PALMER, Esq. (No. 59, Pine street
below Third, Philadelphia,) is authorized to act as
Agent forthis paper, to procure subscriptions and
advertisements.
CC? The Suntingdon Journal has a
larger circulation than any other
Newspaper in Huntingdon county.
We state this fact for the benefit of
Advertisers.
Once more our glorious Banner out
Upon the breeze we throw;
Beneath its folds, with song and shout,
Let's charge upon the foe!"
FOR PRESIDENT,
HENRY CLAY,
OF KENTUCKY.
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
THEODORE FRELINDHUYSEN,
OF NEW JERSEY.
Senatorial Electors.
CHESTER BUTLER, of Luzerne,
TOWNSEND HAINES, Chester.
Representative Electors.
Ist District—Joseph C. Clarkson, of Philadelphia.
24 John P. Wetherill, do
3d John D. Ninestecl, do
4th John S. MOM, Germantown.
sth Elleazer T. M'Dowell, of Bucks co.
6th Benj. Frick, of Montgomery.
7th Isaac W. Vanleer, of Chester.
Bth William Hiester, of Lancaster.
9th John S. Hiester, of Berks.
10th John Killinger, of Lebanon.
11th Alex. E. Brown, of Northampton.
12th Jonathan J. Slocum, of Luzerne.
13th Henry Drinker, of Susquehanna.
14th James Pollock, of Northumberland.
16th Frederick Watts, of Cumberland.
16th Daniel M. Smyser, of Adams.
17th James Mathers, of Juniata.
18th Andrew J. Ogle, of Somerset.
19th Daniel Washabaugh, of Bedford.
20th John L. Gow, of Washington.
21st Andrew W. Loomis, of Allegheny.
224 James M. Power, of Mercer.
234 William A. Irvin, of Warren.
24th Benjamin Hartshorn, of Clearfield.
FOR GOVERNOR,
JOSEPH MARKLE,
OF WESTMORELAND COUNTY.
FOR CANAL COMMISSIONER,
SIMEON GUILFORD,
OF LEBANON COUNTY.
WHIG MEETING.
PU'The Whigs of Huntingdon
county—the friends of Clay and
Frelinghuysen, Markle and Guil
ford—the advocates of correct
principles, are requested to as
semble in
Mass Meeting*,
at the old Court House, in the
borough of Huntingdon, on
Wednesday, the 24th July,
inst., at 1 o'clock, P. M., when
and where, among other distin•
guished speakers, JOHN PRICE
WETHERILL, JOSIAH RANDALL,
GEORGE W. JONES, JOHN SWIFT,
and SAMUEL W. WEEKS, Esqrs.
gentlemen from Philadelphia, will
address the meeting on the deep
ly interesting political questions
now at issue before the people.
4 general attendance is re
quested. " COME ONE COME
ALL !"
By order of the Co. Corn.
THEO. H. CREMER,
.ruly 3rd 1844. Chairman.
" Circulate the Documents."
New Arrangement---the " Journal"
placed in every man's reach.
The campaign now in progress is one of the
most vital importance, .d it is the imperative duty
of every man to inform himself upon the political
questions now pending before the people, and which
are to be determined at the ensuing elections.
Therefore, for the purpose of spreading correct
information, we will furnish the " Journal" to new
subscribers, who pay in advance, from this time
until after the Presidential election, when the re
sult shall be known, at the following rates:
For 50 cents 1 copy.
" *1 2
00 00 3 copies.
" 500 25 "
It behooves every good Whig to go to work in
earnest to disseminate Truth. and thismay be done
by individuals and Clubs, by extending the circu
lation of our paper. Then "circulate the docu
ments."
The Death of Toe Smith.
On the first page of this paper we have placed
an account of the death of Joe Smith, the Mormon
Prophet, and his brother Hiram. The report of the
death is confirmed ; but there are different stories
as to the manner in which they wore killed. One
version is that the mob rushed into the prison and
there shot and stabbed the Smiths.
The Presidency.
Clay and Polk.—Their Principles contrasted.
Last week we wrote and published an article on
the subject of the Presidency, in which we review
ed the manner in which the candidates were nomi
nated by their respective parties, and spoke of the
certainty of the election of Henry Clay and the
consequent defeat of James K. Polk. We now
proceed to review and contrast the VRINCIPLCiI or
the candidates.
The principles of Henry Clay are well known
to the American people. Ilia leading principles
have long been emblazoned before the eyes of the
community. They are kept as " standing matter"
in all the Whig papers of any character in the
United States; and they may be found on our flag.
There is no concealment—they are all for the "pub
lic eye." But where are the principles of James
K. Polk? He lies a few avowed principles, or
a notions," which we shall endeavor to present
clearly to our readers in this article. 'We will con
trast them with the principles of Mr. Clay.
Ist. Henry Clay and the Whig party are in
favor of " A SOUND NATIONAL cunattrcv,—regula
ted by the will and authority of the nation." Give
us a national curtaxlvcr—a currency that will
pass for the face of it all over the country, and suf
ficient in amount to transact the business of the
community, with the specie we have. Demagogues
may cry aloud against such a currency; but the
country never has been, and never will be in a
state of perfect prosperity and happiness without
it. Let us have a National Bank, if you choose
so to call it; and let it be most emphatically a Na
tional Bank;—if you prefer, let all the stock be
held by citizens of the United States—for the sake
of "home protection"--to the utter exclusion of
foreign capitalists. Let it be one with banking
and discounting privileges—such a one as that
which the per se President vetoed. It is not an un
tried experiment; but has had the sanction of
great names in American history—the names of
Washington, Jefferson, Madison and others, States-
men and Patriots of whom the nation is justly
proud. It has been left for modern "democracy' ,
to find objections and oppose it on grounds of un
constitutionality and inexpediency , but the day of
"money tinkers" and his "Accidency" are nearly
ended, and a brighter day will goon dawn upon our
country.
We presume no one will deny that James K.
Polk opposes such a currency. Some of the Loco
foco papers have raised what they are pleased to
call the " Democratic Polk Flag," by which we
learn that one of the principles of Mr. Polk and his
party IS — "OPPOSITION TO A NATIONAL BANK," an
another—" SEPARATION OF THE MONZI OF THE
GOVERNMENT room BANKING INSTITUTIONS."
Not a word is on the Polk Flag about the Sub
' treasury Scheme ; but every one who is acqauint
ed with the political history of the four years of
Mr. Van Buren's Administration, knows that the
arguments 111 favor of the Sub-treasury Scheme
were, separation of the Government from the
Banks, and opposition to a National Bank;
which the Locofoco organ in Virginia interpreted to
mean "Gold and Bayer for the Government and
Rags for the people."
Keep it before the people, then, that Henry Clay
is in favor of a National Bank and a sound Nation
al Currency ; and that James K. Polk is in favor
of the Sub-treasury Scheme, and specie for the Go
vernment and a rag currency for the people!
2nd. Henry Clay and the great Whig party
are in favor of "AN ADEQUATE REVENUE, With
fair protection to A:quires:l ImnrsTar." "Fair
protection" to our Farmers, Manufactures and
Mechanics, and an "adequate revenue" for the go
vernment, raised by a Tariff only, leaving the
proceeds of the sales of the public lands for dis
tribution among the States. This is the Whig
doctrine on this subject reduced to a few words.
And we add that Mr. Clay is in favor of the pre
sent Turiff—the Whig Tariff of 1842.
But what are the sentiments of Mr. Polk and his
party on this subject On the same Polk Flag is
inscribed—" OPPOSITION TO FOSTERING ONE
BRANCH OF INDUSTRY TO THE DETRIMENT OP
Amyra.. " To expound this, we have recourse to
one of Mr. Polk's speeches. In a speech which
he made at Jackson, Tennessee, on the 3rd of
April 1843, while a candidate for Governor of that
State, he said A PROTECTIVE TARIFF—a
measure which he considers ruinous to the inter
ests of the country, and especially to the interests
of the planting States--he has steadily and at
all times OPPOSED! Now, how could opposi
tion to a Protective Tariff be more plainly, clearly,
and pointedly expressed And what are Mr.
Polk's views as to the Whig Tariff of 1842 l In
the same speech already referred to, Mr. Polk said
"1 AM IN FAVOR OF REDUCING THE
DUTIES TO THE RATES OF THE COM_
PROMISE ACT, WHERE THE WHIG
CONGRESS FOUND THEM ON THE 30th
OF JUNE 1842." These two extracts, though
somewhat contradictory of each other, plainly show
that Mr. Polk is utterly oppcsed to a Protective
Tariff; and inclines to Free Trade doctrine.
Keep it before the people, therefore, that James
K. Polk is in favor of the Sub-treasury Scheme—
Specie for the office holders and rags for the pea
ple—and the friend of Free Trade while Henry
Clay is in favor of a sound National Currency—
regulated by the will and authority of the nation '
—and the friend of the TARIFF AND Pitorscriorr
To AMERICAN INDUSTRY.
3rd. Henry Clay and the Whig party is in fa
vor of "A FAITHFUL ADMINISTRATION OF TOE
PUBLIC DOMAIN, with AN EQUITABLE DISTRI
BUTION of the proceeds of sales of it among all
the States." This is one of the leading principles
inscribed upon the Clay Banner. Raise an ade
quate revenue by a Tariff and distribute the pro
ceeds of the sales of the public lands among the
States is the language of the Whig party !
James K. Polk is violently opposed to this prin
ciple. Of it he speaks as of a Protective Tariff.
In his speech delivered at Jackson, Tennessee, he
said—'the difference between the Whig party
and myself is, whilst they are the advocates of
DISTRIBUTION end is Protective Tariff—mea
sures , rhieh I consider ruinous to the interests cf
the country, and especially to the interests of
the planting states—l hare steadidiy and at al!
times OPPOSED both."
This is amply sufficient—it is equa I to a " cloud
of witnesses," to prove that Polk and his party aro
opposed to a Protective Tariff and Distribution
and that Clay and the Whig Party are the wive:
cabs of those measures. Mr. Polk himself has
confessed this. So keep it before the people that
Henry Clay is in favor of a sound National Cm
rency—of a Protective Tariff—and of Distribu
tion ! And keep it before the people, also, that
James K. Polk is the friend and advocate of the
Sub-treasury Scheme--of one-sided Free Trade--
and withholding from the States the proceeds of
the sales of the Public Lands,
These are some of the issues joined in the pre
sent Presidential contest, and upon the verdict that
the people shall render at the ballot box depends
the fate of these issues.
This subject will be resumed at another time for
the purposo of reviewing other principles at stake
in this important campaign.
The Whig Mass Meeting.
Come ell ye hold lads of '4O,
Who rallied 'round Tippecanoe,
And give us your hearts and your voices,
For harry the noble and true,"
***** s •
"Como forth, one and ell, to the batt:r,
Determined the country to nave;
And strike for the Farmer (f Ashland,
For Harry, the great and the brave."
Let all the friends of CLAY and FEELING
HUYSEN—of MARKLE and GUILFORD—
the advocates of a PROTECTIVE TARIFF,
DISTRIBUTION of the the Proceeds of the Sales
of PUBLIC LANDS, and a SOUND CURREN
CY—attend the meeting called by the County Com
mittee, to assemble in this borough on WEDNES
DAY THE 24th JULY inst., at 1 o'ciock P. M.,
when and where numereus public speakers of high
reputation have agreed to attend and address the
meeting on the various questions of National and
State policy which are now at issue before the Peo
ple. At the limo fixed for the meeting, the Far
mers will have nearly if not quite housed their grain
of every kind, and be ready to join the Mechanics,
the Laboring men, owl all their fellow citizens of
every occupation in life, and thus make the Hun_
tingdon Mass Meeting a JOYFUL HARVEST
HOME.
Come! to the gathering:
Baste, brethren--on—
Like the waves of the sea
The broad beach upon—
Come! like the waters
From the cataract's height,
Resistless and countless
In their beautiful might!
And our lecs ! they shall flee,
Like the wind-driven spray,
From the face of broad Heaven—
From the battle-shout—u CLOT !"
Every man can afford to devote one day to the
consideration of the condition of his country, and
an examination of the principles involved in the
approaching elections. Come, then, fellow-citizens
—let us have a 0 turn-out" worthy of the cause we
advocate--let the yeomanry, and the bone and sinew
of the country turn out
"From the forest and field,
Where wills axe and with plough,
Ye are earning your bread
By the sweat of your brow:
Front the Forge and the Workshop,
From the Mine and the Mill,
From greets carpeted valley,
And from fleece-dotted
Conic ! as the winds come
When the storm-king rides by !
Come! like the lightning
When the tempest is nigh !
Come! as the sands come
Ott Sahara's plain—
Let your voice he like thunder
When the storm's on the main !
And far let the breeze
Bear our war-cry away—
Hurrah! for the Patriot—
Our own "HARRY CLOT !
Temperance Meeting.
A delegation, consisting of eight members from
the Juvenile Temperance Society of Hollidaysburg,
visited our tu.. it on Tuesday of last week. In the
evening they held a meeting in the Old Court
House, which was crowded even to uncomfortable
ness. They delivered speeches, sung songs, and
spoke dialogues, all on the subject of Temperance ;
and in all their performances they acqutitted them
selves admirably. They carried a beautiful Banner
with them, which the young ladies of Hollidays
burg presented to them. On Wednesday morning
the delegation returned to their home.
" Vell, vot ov it ?"
The junior of the Huntingdon Globe declares 4,
he will leave the United States if Clay is elected
President
Who cares if he does ? There is plenty of room
in Texas.
The Meeting.
Every Whig--every friend of CLAY,MARKLE
AND THE TARIFF—who can at all make it
convenient, should turn out to the GREAT MASS
MEETING to be held in Huntingdon on the 24th
inst. It will be seen by reference to the call that
several • of the most distinguished citizens of our
State are to be present and address the assembly.—
Old Huntingdon must be out in all her strength.
We have a grand effort to make this fall, and every
one is expected to do his duty. It is true our
county is large, and the distance for many of us
will be considerable, but still we must slop at no
difficulties—we must harness up our farm wagons,
our coal wagons, dearboms, buggies, &c. mount
our horses, charter boats, and adopt every mode off
conveyance we can devise, and be there, and withe. ,
our btethern of the middle and lower end, give tkoN
ball another roll.---Register.
aj. The person who abldracted from this oilled
on Friday last a book, (not mentioning the name)
had better return the same as soon as possible, with
out furthet exposure. t