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No paper will be sent unless the money be aeiWfy ttetivtd. t , - ; , . . ,n A large stock ol UEUKIXES, Bruiket, Gla$t rup, IXStRU CWu, Freth fumu, ToblO- Poaft Boards,- WRHING and receiving, fresh and genuine PAINTS, IhU, vmrt, L'.mon Sf MENTS, Soaps, llici,Sinces,Per cot, Cigars, ad WRAPPING TAPER, axso, e large supply of - v r Wines and Spirits, (tor Medical ,), wbicb will be Wild t wnoIesuW iiui retail, at prices w sun me pressure oi me nniee, dv flHE Subsrribers, Agents for the Leiington Cot- ' toa Factiirv, would iiifltf in the outlio thart hev ..have just received ami now offer for sale, wholesale -te-fetaifc tnCWOTTBrni of tid f octory;eow- Ufa ana clia racier of the i arns ol this factory jiiHiKlatiii? i from jj -Those wlahingf to pw chsrst.wlll please glrc tx a ciUl. , -.:r April 81, 1810. - - " .' - - - tf. ir. Lr,A.Mi.;: killia., RESPECTFULLY ofiorsbis prufosvionalservices to the citizens of Silisbury, and the surrounding country, ilts office is in 51 r. west's' new brick-build, inp. nearly oppuute J. &. VV. Murphy' atoe. - Salubjry, N. C.,August 30, , tf. - - More Good Things, JUST RECEIVED, AT THE SALISBURY COFFEE-HOUSE Tl ESPKCTFULLY informs bis ciwto'oera and H the public gonerally, that he is now receiving and opouint, at hia establishment ia Salisbury, a Splendid Assortment of every thing desirable in line o busiooM among winch wu be found -hi Hardincs, Herrings, . CodKsh, Macluu-ul, Clioese, Ail kinds of Crackers, such aa butter, sweat and guv ger Nut, ' Anchois, " First rate Ovslers. Cinpamon, Cloves, Pepper,. and Dpice, . .. -(isnisb Curars best. .Chewing aud sinokiii To .. oacco, . Starch, ' 1 Roap, ' , , . UuUsses, ; Jl Brown and Loaf Sugar, CofP:e, -. - ,' ""AloionJs, Together with a treat yaricly pf other Groceries toa tediiMi -to uteutwiv and which he will aott ry low for cash. , ,-z-: Aions. uiMiecne reiurna nis manit lor me liberal pttlrona0 heretofore received, and solicits its cotiau Lemons, Cine Apples, Bannsnta, . ; . Malaga Grapes, Hyson Tea. ' Powder and Shot, , lmdou Mustard, ' ., " Porter. Enrlisli Walnut. k'ocoa Nuts, rig v .. ; . Ilazle Nuts, Albanv Ale, Newark Cider, rltsence of Cinnamon, ... 1 Allllt, Cloves. All kinds of Cordials, All kiuds of Wines, All kinds ui Liquors, ; AJjjpf the .beel.quality and utestun porta lions ; j,lFE OF MARTIN VAN BUttEN. , Washinoton, June 13, 1610. The urnjorsigned, Democratic Members of Con gress from the State of New York, submit the fal lowing sketch of the public life of their fullow-ei liaen, MARTIN VAN, BUREN, to the People of the United Slates, with an assurance of the (ruth and fidelity of it statements i John II. Prentiss, Silas Wrichl Jr.: Jtmthamel Janes, Couterneur Kemble, Aaron Vanderpotl, Jas. de la Montanya, Judson AUent , JbArt Fine, Amata Dana, flehemiah II. Earl, David P. lirewsler, , Thomas B. Jackson, John Ely, Augustus C. Hand, John G, Floyd, Stephen IS-, Leonard, , Edteari Ropers, Theron R. Strong, Andre V. Doig, Meredith Mallorg, . The Democratic Party present Mabtis Van Buber to the People of the United State as a Candidate to fill, lor another term, the Executive Chair, which bnf been occupied by Washington, Jcflbrson, Madison, and Jackson, because his life has displayed, from his earliest boyhood, and thro1 every trying scene, that virtuous and honorable conduct, and those sterling political principles, which ihe People will demand in the mug whom they aeloct for that exaliud trust t - YOUTH AND EDUCATION. , His parentage, though humble, ia respectable He is Ihe eldest son of Abraham Van Burcn, an upright Farmer ol Kimlei hiwk i the State of N. York, where ho was born on the 5th of December. no 4. rroin m lamer, wno nna corn actively tte?wewtffrWirWr lion ; who warmly esiKHised the principles of the iKtutocrutic Hpairty on f ho forriisVn.n i"of the View Go veranient; and who was among the earliest sup. potters of Jeflorson, tie de'rived, in he springtime of his youth, those political principles from which no, has never Awerw Hook Bindery. Thrown upon the resources of hi own industry. Martin Van liuren left the humble academy pf hia twUve village -at the agef titurteen, ami corn me W.tl. HITTER, Boo-nindcr," TNFOKMS the public that he still carries on an Eitablislimeiitof the above kind in Cuablottk, North Caroliua. a few doors south of the Mini.- Having, a he cimceives, a thorough kuowledge of nis Duamess, ne wolf no nesuauon iu assuring tnose who may wish lu patronise him, that their work ahull be done in the vary best style, strong, and on aceommoddtiiiff terms . Books and other article sent from a distance to be bound, will be promptly attended to. and caro--fully returned- wbu dooer--The ptibiie-are request ed to give me a trials. w-v-.-.-t ' OCT Order, left at the Western Carolinian Of. ceplion. the toanevtai araa that bad, vm Is lhal . luiis,be--evek5ti is isst assyftt wlisr first appearance ia any letiaU awsriaUy ; yet aUwitlttt ending his youth aad ioeipreee, be wae at once, from the Cttofidene reposed sa hisa, placed. by general enseal, at tue heed ef ate prty, to nwaW-aojutaFs kios, and to breast the torretit of Federal opposs tioa. He reported I Ibe Sroate. ia November, 1S12, m "tbe first week his leeJatitsj career, a spirited addrees, eipreastve ef cooSklence ia that truly Democratic Governor, and avawinf a deter eninatioa la apply I be eoergtee raf tbe Suie la a vigorous prosecuttoa ef the war, aott! tbe aecsssi ty la its further cnoiiousoce should be saperteded by an honors b!e psceM This addrewsto Gowroor Tompkins, at reported by Mr. Vax Btacx, was ia litres word : . Stt : Tbe Seaale fully concur with your Ex cellency ia tbe seolirnrol, tbai; at a period like Ibe preeewL bea ear country I. eaaaenf ia war wiib i me ccrraui nis luiuro iiruiKjiou i - , ,- r. e, tu theecience of politic and the tnowtedg itf ""ZTZ HTrZTZZZZZn ced the study of tlia law, which be chose for tiia proieakion. At that youlhlul poriud, he evinced a strong passion fur extempore speaking and literary composition. The native characteristics of hi mind, which nave since so much distinguished him, began thus early to display themselves. The de clamation of tho schoolboy was destined to ripen into ine manly eloquence el Ihe advocate and statesman; and his facility of composition: into a compact, vigorous, and copious style. Even al that age be displayed a spirit ol observation on public events, which wss the germ of his future proficien- 'JHFsXV ESTsiDIsISIUIENT, JN ilQCKSVlLLE, DAVIK f:Oi;TY, W. P diflurence of opiaioa oa abstract aoiata sbsuld aut be suffer d to impede or rrreol a aaited and v'go A-n;tmhMiLmi t wiiiiiasauiJ wHav a-wm3tKB?ttm agmarrveWCTirrr,nuS rnrCK.p1ng . , . r.r . . .. " tuAaewJk.-- a character which has unca been marked bv thai 7. , - -3MiTT"T"" . ' t . . . . r 7 J clearness, soundness, and vigor of h. JZl nTt", "u! B....X. ' .i I,: u-vfirTTTv paramouBt irtud t kxa coaatn'a veitare, the iTIIOMAS: s ofthu Factory irTFfiV?'3fe aapasas s-aer erroj a gwn pr ctiik, ns 1 1 1, tviittit: iivj wiii v.ni" i Great Western Stage Line, FROM SALISBURY to ASUEYILLR; IT. C TUB ibove tine U now in full operation, and ar rives at, and departs from Salisbury is follows : Leaves Slibvr on Mondays, Tbu-adaya, and ojturitiy, at 5 oVlucJtL.A. M. and jtmveaat asnviHe next data at 8 o'clock. P. M. Returning, Waves Ashville ou Mood ays, Thurs- )s, and bniurdaya, t S o'clock, A. M. ; and r. rives al gahsbury next days at 8 o'clock, P. M. , ; -:. , .-- . - A. BKNCINI, . ' v - snfir' '''S Riloirh, N. C, for 7"stdivi!ToiTt'mesoia, will CuJ no deUy'whalever . tins route. A. 11. di K. W L Salisbury, N.'C. Jan. 3, 1840. .... . - - tf : ' V allot litVvncssr-r ITnilE Subscriber keeps eonstsnlfy on hand, a geoer al imortment of - RELDY MADE CLOTHING, for Gentlemen's wear, such as Coats, PanttJoons, and I t sis, of good ' z "Goods, zrzr well made and (aahinMble. He is also prepared to cut, and waVe clothing in Ibeswsf fashuinutiU mmiiwbls style, and warranted to lit. lie, also, keeps a good as sortiiMMlei Cloths, Csssimefeeaad Vestmrot th first qiulilies, selected by lnnistlf in tha New xurk Market, all of which be will sell low for Cssk N. B. He still continues to toach the art of Cutting garments on Ibe most approved plum of the best Tailors in .New York and rhiladelptiie. D2T Cutting for eustowera dont.on. Ibe shortest no tice snd orders from a diMsnce attended to .with ce south. (ty Hit shup will be found in Mr. Cowsa's rw'Wtct hafmtrseXSfTTZAVEt To Tratellcrs. IIS Irsyellh commaqity re repeslifl'1y 'nr"fm sdlTiat the cjubwriber now runuing bis line di 'w fro-a Ualeigh by wy of Pitteboro' and Asliboro' to Balistrary. ta anal! Nurli'iern made Cuaches nf tha first "l leaving tUleigb oa Monday and Thursdays st Atsmirarjria SkVu&iifOXtSisTXSrPrSS: , -vmg Salisbury ouTuesJayt snd FruiavsatS A. Ikl, armuig in lU'eijrh aext itys al 10 P. M. f V tlm borses are good, and drivers perlieolsrly careful wn accominortsting. , JOJOl, licLCAX .. JVk-Uisa.' 1 r t . ut.. ' . A. tt Seat secured at the Manaioo HoteL $20 UcwaTil. RAN A WAY from the subscriber, oa the (Hh ol November last, a negro ty by the fiims of DAVti aia soy llscb complected, about 90 years s.f. ii iuua Ki.it.l nA ths white of bis eve Inclined b be rd , t iLa above reward of TWENTY POIXAUS to sny person that will deliver said bry to e, I mile south-west a Lexington, N. (X, or Con fins ' jiil so that 1 get him ;m. -' - - GLURGE MILLE2. Sr. J W! M. lid '. , 4w WANTED. A tmart, active Nro'CirT,' to .1 . .1 i i.: C 'I I'... '. uw cwkiirj ana wesutng vt a w-w-t tmtre t1rcep ar 110USC OF ENTERTAIN M ENT, ? lltS'lljuao' is rooiny snd" commodious f attached to -whteh art au comfottabl Oflkes lor geutlamea of the iter, all wiivenietrrto tinrcwiTt7ione.' 7Te tutwert- aer pledjres himself to the most diligent exertions, to give saliL'tctioo to aucb as may call ua hua. 11 w Ta ble, Itarand Htable are provided in the best. manner that the country will afford, and hia kmvsiiU we faith lul ana prompt,. ' 'r- - ' -. Feb. 14, leay. ' 74 tf f pilB Subscriber having purchased this , 1. jstabllshrrient snd fitted it in a stvle for Ibe accommodslioa of Travellers snd Riardcrs, is now prepared fie tbeir recep tion. His TABLE will alwaya be.turmstied With ths best the market can afford; his OAR with a good supply of choice liquors; his pyvyj t,.lT !u.y m ppnn nne nniiT ; aim rm jma. Uoa r which are vurv extensive, are well supplied with - Proveeder of the first quality, and attended by good and faithful soakers. IU hopes, bv strict sttenUua to ths business, hi por- CTojrr'f' inVXTZTTrTLTdriGiYfaat hBia will" their pstroosae. And he only ssksacsll and UiaL ANDREW CALDCLEUGII, Lexington. N. C Feb. 21, ISA. - ' the war, be secured and atretb-i tbe pnpilar ity which be has ever suc j--J with lite De mocracy of that Stale, la tUe teai of flsebuoJ which is cbareclerisuc i-Federal etec tioiteering, hia coarse sa regard to tbe war of I? 12, which waa saost decsdwd awJ sMoorable, aa it waa Strongly contraaed with lbs anlAaaetscaa spini that distinguished tha Federalist, ba bsea, ard continues to be, cbosea tW the purpose of palming upon tbe community ralumotc-s the awoat anjjst, that have beea a thoatsaad liasea refuted. Cuo acious uf the strong cUima arlucb bte esninent ser vices, during tbe war, bate gtvea btsa to ihe. re spect and favor of bis cuuoUy, bts efpoaeats, with more cuoaing tbaa buoeasy, base t-Jkvored l weakea them by aMtauij-, tbe attitude of accusers. The recorded evtJeurw of the tuues ia the best, as it is the saost concluwre aoswer. , It waa, ia tact, the manly stand ia regard to the war, taken by Mr. Vajr Bra ta Truce tha monet of iu comawtnceaieat to us eod, and tha traosisteo. cy of hi wbaequeot cburse, whidb secured for him that cmdideooeof the Deaaocralie parly, ia which be ba baJ au rival ; and we venture to sey, that there is scarcely a aicg public awaa, Dow r the stage of action, of wtuaa aweful and earrgeik civil career, during thai ceeatfoj penod, aa aaaoy and such favorable trace are to ba buum. : Thia occurred, not bMustse tbe re were aot thousaade equally ardeat ia the caaua, but froos Ibe circura atance of Mr. Va Bvacxa focal posit too ia re erect to tha principal tacwlraof actioa, aud the elation be occujited ia tbe political party ia tha North, to which lbs tiuowvwavmt bad to look for support, against tha anachinatioae of Federalism and the pfoaa of tbe Hartford Coaseotiuav - VV'b-n Mr: VaiHriKX took his seal ia ibeSo kaaUjHriawY be atsaL sib aaeb the human heart. He received noopmioot oa mere'' authoritv. lie examined every prupomiion before fxrelrirW"aicirrmconf.l SujdLWAllprerjantiuaasvir WtClartinVaa PUiau. entered Tlpon life at Ihe age of lourteen Jean. How encouraging to every young Amen can f the example of bweulssenueiUaueaasel Hum QlllCll T.lJLSOXUYs rrvlIE SCB.4CRIBER livini near Lexinclon, David. A mo Guuntv. takes tins method to inform the Pub lic that be will enter into contract with any Person, or persons, either ia Davidson, tt.owan.or iaoarrua ixw ti. who wish booses, factories, or any other kind buildings erected of Brick, W build them as cheap, as durable, and iu as good eryle as any workman ia tins ""llswilJ alto, mould and burn the Brick, if wantcoV He trusts that bia long tsperience in - MOULDINO AND LAYINU BRICK, .n,.,t. l..m t -Jure st oublic patronaife. it. .ul,l rtet e-enilimea wisliiiif- work done in bis i son, found in him a sealous advocate. Line of BiwineiKi, to the Female Acsdemy and theoewj,), apiiroached, hn posilioo enabled him lo eopport lire proof Clerk otlic m eaJuwurj.as .iuiwww ,h, nuM of hl( cwntry wrtH puhar cmcmocy, hi work.! . I In November, 112, h Uk his seat in the S-nate N. B. Th wW.m-f wnra .ne. will pieaa leave fhe j,ut of Now yrk (o wh(.h he m .) th a" re of the western vanmoian, s.w n ' ."I bs p!incoi. a' Ji.nl to. jtfd fr f 'iir ymr j and hy Ihe j iA'';"y wiit.1i marked b.S c- ;a?n niita paramouut regard for bia cowntrj a welUra, Bentte wU abeerfolly aat-firaJy anile their, eier? tioos with Uum of lbs other dartmeoia of the Uovernment, to apply the eoergwa of tbe Male to t.MCCSV -wity-of -ttit faitlie coaT;rt.Vre shall be superseded "V . MTae dilTrireat ubjectt aubaaitted ta tha caav aidereliea of tbe Sseata by your Excelleacy, shall receive their early aad pro-apt atteasiusi aud be lieving as they do, that resyict for the aeeaaarj of the suldier whose Ue s ssjenfired to tbe service of bis country, aad la snake awroeisfoa for his destitute (aau'y, n Ure duly of all Ceeararawts, aad aspa Ctally of a Uoeerasaeal tka ms ia atbtrbt asnea gg4 arrtg nrrptrrmffgfColVMXioiurWirienJs, and born in a Country villuge, but possesMtng sound principles, pure morni auu an uprmn asari- started in the world with no'rrreater aavftntavea than those whfcfi "bcToiijlo'evury youf 5 HTouFa ide and happy eountry, During Ihe following mx years, Mr. Van Bursa closely studied bis profes-iioo. lie did ool ..howe ver, withdraw from Iba animated and mauly ex pression of his political itpinions. Thsss mi years ... . ,.L J ' ' I 'J , ?r,r?lIT saerial i aai -m irroTnarr aobih-., ine uay me -ieur-i reigo r , . . . . ti U lbs vs iviitm nuv( ii uiaisj f b fimi mui sw t- stos bowed to the power which was then in tbe as cendant, he manfully signalized Ihe outset of his political career, by maintaining hi Democratic sentiments, in addresses delivered at public meet wcs. " He thus secured for himself, from the very commencement, the confidence of Ihe" Democracy around him, and while yet young m years, be look a pari as active and efficteut as mora veteran poli ticians, in the animated contest which resulted ia the overthrow of Fedeialismj and the triumphant election of the illustrious JoHersoo, by the uubought sufJragee of the American Democracy. At the age of eighteen be was chosen, as a Democratic Representative in the convention of delegate from Ihe count iee of Kenasataer and Columbia, and, from ThtrrTintf ld (bis, he ha never withdrawn himself from, his connection with jhe puuiicsof bre "umry, or -hn wdt4-deltly to therprirrci pies of that party which honored hira. ao early with Us confidence. . - la November, 1803, he was admitted to the bar, nd the nett spring made his Brat appearance as an elector, by acting, ia common with Ibe great body of the Democratic party, in supporting Moreen Lewie a Governor of Mew Tork, iu opposition to Aaron Burr. At the bar, bis untiring industry and excellent talent met with their deserved re ward, He-wnt brought into contact wiTh rriFircf distinguished ability, tie did not shrink from the encounter. To ihe usual opposition of prefcesion al rivalry was added that of politics ; for the able vicmitr wemfueny Ifl the rauks ol bia political adversaries. Tbe conflict confirm ed and atrengthened bia youthful powers, and his talent, skill, and success as a lawyer, soon equalled those with which he was called oa ta contend. - In 1809 he removed, oa account of tbe increase of hi buaincaa, from Kinder book to Hudson, the cap itol of the county. , i A WAR OF 1912 CONDUCT OF MR. VAN JbU REN ADDRESS TO GOV. TOMPKINS. In the limoeofhigb excitement, which preceded the declaration of war with Great Britain, he was prominent among those who labored to awaken, o our councils, a spirit ef resistance toward ihe iu- vaders of out neutral right and the restrictive and retaliatory mtanuic prnpoacdi by Mr. Jefler A tlte en- but a resolution was panud in MattsKi-huMerty, l ; letttmg State among tliem, dechum ttmt a v, u aubeonniug a moral and relijjiotn pcojio l.i i jiice at the viciori-. acliMtvid by our gali.i..t eiuiiryiwti. , The j rt amig'of M peace, iiencoy1 Wassouiukd ia Ihe ear of a pvp!o su!luruij un oVr tbe pressure ul the "ar. The integrity of tho Uukm ihe cootinuuoce and support of that vt ir for whic!t the S.iutliorn, Weuturn, and MM'.: Stale ho4 ollttrcd up the bUwl of their -gnllaiit eoos, dopentlod on Ihe tirmues of the Democi f iu party in I lie great State of No. York. The i--t questioa was the re-etUm of the brave s.nl (.. t Irtotie Tompkins as Governor. To socora tl.n wae to prostrate Federalism, and lo'eecuie a vi gorous piosecution of (tie war. It was uiu i f those eccasiomv of rare occurrence, of whkh it might be truly said : M They -are the times ti. A try men's aoule. la such a crisis, tUe summer soldier and th sunahiud patriot shrinks fmm th.i service ef.hie country ; but he that sinml t ni cteserves the love ana thanks of man and oiiian.H And where was Marti Vas Pokps iiJtmt ilny of anxiety ami snprehenaiou t lt ibe eloquent and patriotic address which was issued l y the Dts mocratic member of the iNaw lurk iegisliituro, aud wriuea by him, answer that question. It was a snanly, sUrriru, and irresistible appeal ; a,.d Biucb do wa regret thai we hare not since to pro sent every line ami wurd of it to those a ho read these page. It unmasked tha opponent of the war. li brought to Iba polls Ihe true-hearted De asocracy ol New York aud the patriot, Tompkins was triumphantly ae-elected. 1 But still tha coolest was uot over. The FerV. raluHe maintained a majority in one of , the Ho of Assembly, and were still able fo thwart the pu wiotwefliriecDgrWrm the people or tbe state, to aecure a tiiornuj!h In aasirw thri4uTf ;w whll'S Mlr:Vl'i"Bt;ii.M ile voted himself with untiring teal. . At bis Instance, a greet ateating oi the people, from all parts of (ho State, was called at Albany. He addresaed them with but accustomed. ,sUi!Mrice .Ua prefaced nu ... address and resolutions, which were spread, with great efject, throughout the Commonwealth; and when, al last, tha day of election came, be had tho happiness lo sea tha Federal party vanquished at tha polls, and a majority, in both brunches of the Legislature, secured to the friends of Mr. Uadiwrt aad the war. . v- Tha disastrous events of ihe summer of 1 6 1 1 of which tha burning of Washington waa a part are too deeply engraven ou the breasts and minds of pur countrymen fo need recital. la consa- apjence of tha aew character which bad been giv es to Iba wai, and the exposed condition of tbe State, Governor Tompkina convened an extra ses sion of tha Legislature, by proclamation, in the OMwitb f September. jver did a body of nit tt aasembbi uoiUr iha-cubuuvsiaiteea-of greater ur KnVy. Seldom, if ever,' was a higher reap mti tw-itriUfl$ (hie families ef the ofLcrtw aa-i suidter of Iba atibtia of thia State, who have f ,Be or bee dUabkd ia tbe battle of Qoeeoatown, aball ssceivw ibe aeans able atiratioa of the Sewale, aad be disposed ef by them ia aucb anaauer aa ball, ia Ibetr iudgraent, best comport with tha Iseaor aad justice ef the Htsie." Fur this addrwa Jude riatt, a laadtag Federal ist a, oSered a substitute, in which ba euletrsaly deplored the aaaise aad iasorovident eiTcise of power "which ba thu without pre permfioo," aud without aeceasity, pleased oar cuaotry iuio a war with one of tbe saost powerful aattaae of the World "aad declared that lbs aualified ctaies apon Ibe State Legislature, aad apua ear ct tiaras, U " wbserre the aanosnl witt by tdliMlary rxer ttoos aad ewpolie, whether that will was wisely or unwisely directed, aa . . c-ira.oC q Mrdaajahla right, and eiiuivotal i-np-ft. Tbte substitute was rrjecied by Mr. Va Brass aad hia pviitical friends, by I von ef twenty to setea. Mr. Cad. cliu", another Federal Semfor, tbea snoeed to ia serf aller th word war ia so tar a the same aball be directed ta tbe porposea of dcJeai-e." This, too, waa argiiisesj by Mr. Va Beau sod those who acted with Lisa. ' After this, the eri gitu! draft of the adJreea was adftel. and Mr. YT Vrttt aTll ippiunffd r'-"-wi -,T u-t pwinsste'aiid efiective speech (rem the Governor. Mr. Va Beat: waa agaiq pluesd on Ihe coinmit tee to. prepare the answer ol the" Senate. , IIu re ported tha following, which was adopted t "" L'lfr""':.-:-. am .1 . fjoveruor-of New York t r":' --Sfir The-Senate, at ihe "close of tlinir Inst' Ksaoo, mdufged, m.eoronjon mUh.it' :r f..tlo.ciU tz-ne, the pleasiog expectation; that L fru tliis" period tha btaiaiuge of peace umu jua u4 lionor aUe berma would have beea restored to their eot:n. try. Tbey have, tf. h fur, beea diaappomtcd ; nml althoagh the mission to' which (hey looked fur its accomplishment ha not yet tern.itiatcd, the rjuhiv which baa lakea place in Ihe commencement of aejotmtion, and tlia spirit of mcrrased hodtiliry , aauufosted by Ihe enemy in tbe prosecution of thu war, combhia to forbid any conrulqnt reliance ukiii tha disposition professed by him in the communi cative which led to that mission. , If, ia the result, it shall appear that in these professions he was originally insincere, or that, In fiueaced by after circuinstunca, hn delayed ihe nr. gtttMiMas proposed by himself, until ha should have eaertod against ua tha additional means of an aoyance which recent occurrences In Europe ImJ placed at hia durposal-be world will not lioHitutc, n either case, to pronounce upon his condm t tho aamaence of atroog and iodiguant reprobation. "The world have already aeon, and they en n ;.. ,i but have aeea with aslonishment, that wL n em basaadors for peace, invited by himself, la.l ulr ! crossed the ocean, ha baa given a now ui.J . liar eharactei to th contest, a cli ir i. i,;r i i vio kewce and outrage, aot only incoinpRtiiMO iih tho feeUpga of recoociliation but in the I,',. '.ci da free, dtscrceful lo civilized nations, ami repng. aant lo the eatabiiahed rules of legitimate waiters. - - Whether this conduct has proceeded froui an cieat ammositiee bow seeking (heir gratification ia the iuficliua of uijuriea upon tlmso alio once defWd and foiled his power, whether from desire of naduig employ nieul for Iroope whnm it whs not thought prudent to disband at homo who Jior from hostility lo our civil institutions, and the vain liojic iif iihsartisg .hi for r.Kri. ml.i. h, l.j. tviL.,.,, mil tee to wait apua tioverwor Toaapkuia, to know when he would receive dm Seauia wstb Uieir an swer to bia speech- .. ..... z - Ihirihg Ihe air.trr arasaoa l liliilfXm r.l'XES ws found braejttirur tbe lotreatt of eevo siliou," and supportiog, with Ibe a?al ef a true pa triot, every sneasura whscb bad, a tendency to atrengthea iba area of tha NaimevJ Uosermoettt, or to (ire eecwrity to tbe extro-irj fronesera of h-s owe Elate. He rsnvted, with eljqjnca aad aua ihe snaaaure whicb iba FaaVral vJrev-ir ad to introduca, ia censure of tbe Ntfiaasai Adatut istratioe and tha war ; aad wbra taa sous party assembled to convert soao a Baiter of Biiiical apoculatwa the aGsirs of oar aavy, wsmm glorfoue achievemeota bad fowewsl mvm I He oceea lt boasted auprcovaey of tha Bniwb Sag, be wg.ialty rebuked tUem ia a most aUe rtpri. Al the same set itoa Is voted for aad advooaied a n-tuua ae thorisng a subscription of half a bmu:oo f dot. Isrs to the war l-w, wbieh, bwrver, ww d&a'. ed by the Federalist ia tbe other branch ef the k. LepislHture. Tbe close of that aeo-ioa was l4e4 aa Jrrxir laul crins in trie a:U.rs tf jr R-y-iVtc. The Federalists hl ott'm.w-1 e e-.tf.i ef tWi i: T: lha virtue, aad the vulor ot our futbers, has been reared and secure;! to ue or, from a calculiitjon that, by carrv irg his anna into the heart of Ihe' Icountrv, and marking bia course willi l'-x.(-iio'ii aim luttifhe couia muae en impression ou ttm .iu. eretnt.et whwh should avail him in the pr js. J egorU.ion, or on the fx0ile which should be- re BvMobrred lo his advantage iu any q lealion whicli soould hereatter arise boiween rations whiitnver amy have been his motives, or whatever his Hj.cc ixitons, ths Senate cannot but null, in common with your Escoilcncy and live country, that lun for we have sustained Ihe shock uii iiruinct, aad gathered laurels from the strife." Althoegli he has aucceeded in penetrating lo the Capitol, hia avmcntary triumph, iljngraccd a it wa by the dest ruction nf public cdilicns and ths subsequent plunder of a defenceless ri'y, ha be-Cx-e line tuna beoe embittered by tho re.flertimi that by lha confUgratiuo of those moi uments of art ahich pu'p Spirit and intinifieence li.nl eros led, and Into were consecrated to their i'li: lii owa foander, he ha kindled a flame of p3ii,.ti.-ni which pervsda every aociion of Ihe Union, wlai :i h a!riidy li the way lo ft severe discou-fiiurc, v-hfh threatene liis cnnml-'o ;.:..! :!;,,.;;,! V t ' ' '! f I'.'! r. ' ' '. !

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