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him scourged with scorpions. Let ! Tho miMin eve is upon him. He may yet be made to tremble, until the very hair shall fall from his head. And ovvlet the decency Whig gentleman "to dinner with what appetite he may. IiTmy next number I may possibly reach flie subject proposed, though I can not promise, thaM will not give a passing notice to Mr. S.Vmost extraordinary, and memorable speech, at Edgecombe court. A COUNTRYMAN. VOn THE TARB0RO PRESS. Mr. Editor: The Washington Whig of .limn 12th. nresents its readers with an edi torial effusion spiced to perfection with that iiappy disregard for truth so peculiar to Federal whiggery. True to their faith that the people are fools, these Whigs no eooner prate themselves into difficulty in nne nart of the district, than they deny !? nut nf it in another nart. The Whig denies that Mr. Stanly used the lan cuaee. "I come not here as a supplicant, K.if in tVi nirit of .1 eonoueror.,, The Editor must take care, or he may tread on some kindred decency Whig; toes: lor "EVrWnl VVhio- lp-irlpr crave these to the Press as the precise words of Mr. Stanly. "Face to face hilt to hilt" is also de nied, for the Whiff says, that "no one who knows Mr. Stanly will believe it." Now we say, every one who does know Mr. Stanly will not doubt it. But as the Whigs break all sorts of "creturs" to har ness, perhaps they have among them some animal with ears longer than those of a common "wheel horse," who can tell wha he did say. While these things are de nied in some pans, the Whigs hereabouts are sineinc glorification to the gallant he roics of Mr. Stanly, and to his "bursts of eloquence which made the loco tocos wins with unprecedented velocity and shake in their shoes," as P. G. says. Among other things, Mr. Stanly was un derstood to declare, as he is said to have done on other occasions, that he did not want the votes of those who did not ap prove of his course. What say you to this, ye States Right men ami others who are neither out and out Federal Whigs, nor well with the Administration? You can not fully approve his course, mind you he does not want your votes. Come back then, ye rovers, come back to your first Jove. The unflinching Democratic old Doctor does not pursue you as "a conque ror," but "as a supplicant." Come back then to your own true hearts, and rove no farther. The Whig says that, "those malignant men hate the excellence they cannot reach, and with demon-like efforts determine to pull dovvri those who are more successful." We can only laugh at men who arc too fool ish to see their folly; but "when ignorance is bliss, 'tis follv to be wise." 1 here is great "excellence" truly in a Representa tive of this district joining in the cry of "poor Indian," and throwing his weight against-the removal of the Chcrokees from the territory of N. Carolina, when such an act was to redeem a pledge made to the State forty years ago? Did Mr. S. sustain the Government on this measure? Let his friends define his position on the Cherokee question. There is great "excellence" in voting in a minority of 37, on a question of order touching abolition and Texas, in enpport of that old sore headed abolition bear J. Q. Adams: this vole was given in Co. with those of Adams, Slade, and other eminent fanatics, and is believed to be the only Southern vote cast on that side the question. There was great "excellence" in his "dagger of lath" tilt with Touccy in defence of the same renowned abolition chief, whose "better days" are "his latter days," illuminated with the fnes of aboli tion and glorious with hostility to South ern rights. There is great "excellence" in refusing to vole on Alherlon's resolu tions, but against which he dared not vote. There is great "excellence" in astonishing be natives, of the third district, and con quering its freemen with a tin-pan Circular all about abolition and Sam Swartwout; and in fact it is astonishing, that a Souther J provements, and U.S. Banks of the Clay Representative should appear to feel any Und Adams dynasty. '1 he least reflection necessity lor setting himselt right on such a subiect before a Southern people. There U great "excellence" in a Federal Bank candidate exerting every nerve to dupe the people into the election of Henry Clay, the pledged supporter of every measure odious and oppressive to Southern interests. These are some of the questions about which Mr. Stanly's friends should define his position. These are the "excellences" which the "malignant men" of "proud, haughty Edgecombe hate and cannot teach;" and "who will pull down" if they can, those "who are more successful" in possessing the in. The Whig complains that "Mr. Stanly's expressions are misrepresented by those who did not haye confidence in their own abilities, orin thetruth of theircause, openly to cpntravert me arguments which they now endeavor to misrepresent." The Tress can taUo care ol itself, but the Awheel horses, generals, captains, and doc top," of "proud haughty Edgecombe," had supposed that Air, Stanly s string ol news pper slang; had been answered too often to require them to perform the easy task of uemonsning mem tor the hundreth time. Besides, these personages are accustomed more man Whig courtesy, and as the yeomanry of Edgecombe had just been in formed that they were at tnc mercy of a, conqueror," they humored the conque ror's vanity ty a pome "n.u-. felt no necessity for stooping to refute tin nan circulars and Pactolus echoes, every time a Whig candidate or his friends rhoosc to parrot them about the district; but left them to jingle with the brass ket tles of the Whiz and his friend P. G. The Whig says, "that the politicians of Edgecombe are willing to monopolize the candidate for Congress, and believes that there are men in Edgecombe who would deprive the people cf the other counties of the right to vote." it tne junior ue noi a f nwnr iffht fool, he believes neither of these assertions. If however he is really, a half wilted poor body, we can only say, heaven help him and his readers, i nu wuuie m triot knows that Edgecombe cheerfully no t-ninatnrl 1 fin 11 fk f TWufort. while other lillllUlll'U tv. - ' counties nominate Doctor Hall. Hut we too "want a representative of the district, the whole district," not one of a hypocriti cal faction of all colors, who give every cv iftfncr that ihcv believe the people incapa blc of self-government; not one who, for getting what is due to irecmen, iooks upon ?he minority (and perhaps majority too) "in thn snirit of a conqueror." We want a Representative who at least knows which rrnmsiints: one who hns snmp veneration for the constitution, one who feels and acts on the deep convic tion. that a strict construction of thatinstru ment is the only guarantee lor ine rigms 01 the States, especially of the Southern States. Not one pledged soul and body to Federal Bank Whiggery, and who in case the Presidential election goes to the House of Representatives, will ft el bound by hon or and principle, to vote for any body against the Stales Right Republican candi date Marl in Van Burcn; even for one of the High Tariff Abolition Bank Federal ists, Clay, Harrison, or Webster, the champions of the American System, against whose odious oppressions the South has battled for fifteen years. Men of the third district, do you not re member the high tariff taxes which shook this union to its centre, and which South Carolina nullified? Mr. Stanly's friend Clay was their father. Do yc not remem ber the splendid schemes of internal im provements devised to squander these tax es? Mr. Clay devised them and called the plan "The American System." Do ye not remember the corruptions of a II. S. Bank, which required more heroism in , Jackson and people to conquer, than it did to win the battle of New Orleans? Your "conqueror" Stanly, wants such an insti tution; so docs Ulay anu an ine vv nigs. It is to brin back these odious measures that the opponents of this Administration make such desperate efforts. If you want them brought back, elect Mr. Stanly and if the Presidential election goes to the House, he may, in one day, demolish your labors of fifteen years, by casting the vote of this district for your arch enemy H. Clay. If however you are determined to remain free and prosperous, let Messrs. Stanly and Clay stay at home. In voting for Doctor Hall you can make no mistake, his veneration for the constitu tion U proverbial; strictly construed he knows it is truly the ark of our political safety, while a loose construction ot its powers may convert it into an instrument of the most abominable oppression, even to plundering one portion ot the people for the benefit nf another. The very best means of effecting which are high tariffs, internal improvements, and U. S. Hanks; with Clay, Harrison, or Webster to man age them. n t Star.l- and the Whig? arc in favor of Clay's project of dividing the proceeds ot the public lands among ine siaics. Al though this subject is worthy of a distinct examination, Wvi cannot here let it pass en tirely. The people of the South have eve ry reason to fear any gifts offered to them by Henry Clay. They are gilded treache ries, and this land project is eminently so. It is a deliberate attempt not only to bribe the States with their own property, but to bring back and fasten upon the South and producing classes the conupting oppres sions ot the protective tarius, internal 1m will nrove this. About halt the merchan dize now imported pays no duly at all, the other half pays but moderate duty, which by the compromise act will decrease every .ll MM .1 .,4- year tin lo-t. muse uuuwuu huhuw furnish revenue enough tor support ot gov ernment: and certainty win not auord enough in 1842, when duties are reduced to their lowest point. It requires the mo ney arising from duties on imports, and that from ordinary sales of public lands both united, to carry on the Uovernment. Take away the money derived from the land sales, distribute it among the States as the Whigs advise, and what will you do for revenue? The Government must stop or these duties must be made high enough to support the Government. The South and producing classes must again be saduled with a high protecting tariCT with all its train of curses, which may be shaken off only by the bayonet or disunion. This is the struggle contemplated ny ri. Clay and the Whigs, in 1842; and this distribution of the public land money is only a prepara tory step for reinstating a high protective tariff at that time. Yet the poor Whig dupes of this district expect to dupe us into the support of this same Henry Clay, by the election of a Federal Whig Representa tive to Congress. Above all things then, i . ...I. ...:tl rt we want a Representative .wnu wi bribe the States with their own money, no, hp the blind tool ot tnat pomicai mu.c. Henry Clay. UN vwiwa ix. FOR THE TAREOBO' PRESS. a The wrons Sow by the ear.' ir Howard: The manner in wliich the Editor of the Washington Whig assails "the Aristocracy of Edgecombe" is some ..,1,0. tnnishimr. The "Conqueror should have an eye to his organ, and keep u tn a different strain from that rtf Hnnonncinn his lit tit knot of truly fnVnds in the "Regency" county Ti.. i?,i;tnr nf Whiff is well aware of the fact, that "the aristocracy of Edgecombe oil lnml snnnorters of the Conqueror nrn nnd of course are all Federal Whi-sto a man; and none but this "little 7 in-;rm 7 " fa few "huge paws" in Whig gear excepted,) are wor thy of being "supplicated," or "solicit n,i for their "votes" by so illustrious s na iho uirl Ac. r.nmn" of that f nholitionism. General "Qua j,mftmnft Sambo Slade. of Vermont. Then if the Editor of the Whig is aware nf those facts. (Tor he cannot plead igno- rnnnfO is it not nassinff strange and ex eeclingly illiberal in him to vituperate this it does, "till the unit; wiui, - tnlmts. all the wealth, and all the de- rpnrv" of Ed2ecombe, and of course, the f his idol. This seems to be a sort of deviation from the track, a sort of nabbing "the wrong sow by the car, nn aberration of the Editor's mind, produ ced in all probability by the hope-blighting conviction that "the ides of March'1 are near at hand, and that certain defeat awaits the Cxsarofthe a"C, the "Conqueror' ot the people. A VOIMi. FOR THE TABORO PRESS. WhU Meeting in Edgecombe. At a meeting of a portion of the Whigs of Edsrecombe county, held at ltocKy Mount on June 8lh, 1S39, Doctor Jus. J. Phillips was, on motion, called to the Chair, and Benin. J. Sprnilt appointed Secretary. After explaining the object of the meeting, the Chairman appointed a committee consisting of James M. Battle, B. J. Spruill, and Benja. D. Battle, who after retiring a few minutes, reported the following preamble and resolutions; which were unanimously adopted: Whereas, in the opinion of this meet ing, the condition of public affairs ad monishes the great mass of the people of the necessity of increased vigilance and activity in detecting the abuses and mal-administration of the Govern ment and applying the necessary correc tives; the permanence of our free govern ment depending upon the simplicity, cheapness and purity of our institutions. And whereas, the abuse of powers en trusted to Congress and the Executive, can only be corrected by the virtue and intelli gence of the people; and whereas, the un ceasing efforts of the President, (through his party,) to control the revenue of the United States, which, with his growing patronage, is brought to bear upon the free dom of elections, give to every honest friend of his country just reason to fear the Iofs of our inestimable constitution and with it our liberty; Therefore, liesolced, 1st, We hold thai in a Repub lican government the will of the people should be law to their servants; that we are not so blinded by faction, nor so dead to all love of liberty, as to be willing to surrender our independence at the foot stool of executive power, and adopt the dictates of one man as a substitute for the wishes of the people. Resolved, 2nd, ThaUhe slow, insidious and unchecked accumulation of power in i he hands of the Executive, has been the curse of all free governments, and the pro minent cause of their overthrow. That we view the last forlorn hope of a sinking Administration, the sub-treasury system, as a scheme calculated to enlarge the pow ers by increasing the patronage of the Ex ecutive; we view it as the last great mon ster, called into being by the arts of the "Magician" to trample under toot the rights of the States, the fortunes and liber ties of the people. Resolved, 3rd, That we have no confi dence in the honesty or patriotism of a par ty whose constant cry is, "economy, econ omy," while the expenses of Government have steadily increased under it from 13 to 39 millions of dollars, and which first pro mulgated the odious doctrines that "to the victors belong the spoils," and that, the patronage of the Government shall be brought into conflict with the freedom of elections" doctrines at variance with the very first principles of free government, subversive alike of the integrity of our ru lers and the morals of the people. Resolved, 4lh, That in despite of new lights and new discoveries in political sci ence, our confidence in the wisdom and pa triotism of our ancestors, embodied in the Federal Constitution, continues unabated; a constitution, if strictly adhered to, secu ring to us and to our posterity the inesti mahle blessings of union and liberty. Resolved, 5th, That we concur fully in Mr. Rayner's resolutions as passed in our last Legislature. Resolved, 6th, That we highly approve Mr. F. Hill's Land bill, as being founded upon equity and justice. Resolved, 7th, That we regard any in terference by the General Government in .. .. . . . unbind 01 oiuvei y -r r r- rLnriio Piiher the States, Ternto- wo w jii , . . . , u. ; . ad belieVin2 Tlicfritt nt IJotumoia as iHCAucui- ent anu um.vn - that the Atherton resolutions uomn nizethe right to property in 8iav i . extent guaranteed by the Constitution, we therefore approve me grouiiti .1 lutirtno anil nledire our- tinn T r 11 icauniuu"") w 1 o HUH l. . . ... . A selves to support him m nis oppomuou w the reception of petitions anu incuivna. w nf the abolition of Slavery LUC n . , . nnh,Pd. 8th. That our confluence in the ability, firmness, integrity and patriot ;am nf nnr former Representative toward Stanly remains undiminished, and that no honorable ettort, on our pan, miu ... unexerted, to secure his re-election. r?eenP,L nth. That the above proceed ine be published in the Tarboro' Press, and Washington Whig and other Whig pa- (ronoral I V j Resolved, That the thanks of this meet ing be tendered to the Lnairman anu oecie- tnvT Resolved. That the aboVe preamble and . .1 M .nil resolutions be signed ny inc vnairid - Secretary. nt . JAS. J. PHILIPS, Chairman. Jienj. J. Spruill, Secretary SATURDAY, JUNE 29, 1S3D. Republican (Candidates FOR PRESIDENT, SIAUTIX VAX BUUEN. FOR CONGRESSi TII03IAS II. HAIiL. (PA Farmer" will appear in our next (JJWe bespeak the patience of such of our readers as are not entirely absorbed with politics, for two or three weeks, as we wish to give full scope to the admirable and pungent pen of "A Countryman," and to the political opinions of such other of our Democratic friends as may feel dis posed to make them known through the medium of the press. (QWe insert the proceedings of the "Whig meeting in Edgecombe," agreeably to request, and as a matter of courtesy and curiosity. The Federal Whigs abroad, will doubtless hail these proceedings with delight, and indulge a pleasing delusion until the election, when they will be sadly astonished and disappointed, that there should have been "such a great cry and so little wool." jyrhc Washington Whig reiterates its . . . assertion, "upon tne authority ot more than one letter from the county of Edge combe," that we have misrepresented the remarks made by Mr. Stanly at our Court week, and a correspondent of the Whig, very wisely in his own conceit, has discov ered "several direct contradictions," rela tive to the same speech, between our Edito rial article and the communication of "A Voter" in this paper, and sagely concludes that, "there is a lie somewhere." As the Editor of the Whig declines giv ing the names of his correspondents, we will endeavor in our next, to return the "lie" to him and he can either retain it himself or fasten it on his correspondents. And we defy "A Beaufort Voter" to point out any "contradiction" in the articles he refers to. We admit that there is a slight variation in the mode of expression, be cause as we have already stated, we pub lished the words of Mr. Slanly,as given to us by a Whig; but the substance of the expression is the same and we believe it is by this mean and paltry quibble, in keep ing with modern Federal Whig tactics, that the Whigs hope to repel the odium which has attached itself to the reprehensi ble language and conduct of Mr. Stanly. (J We have received the first number of the "North Carolina Democrat," pub lished in the town of Halifax by Mr. C. F. Cloud. It is very neatly printed on a large J sheet, and the editorial and selected arti-J cles give promise of its .being an able and efficient advocate of the Democratic cause. It has adopted as a motto, the following correct; political maxim: "The rights of the States, and the liberties of the people one and inseparable." WTe are truly pleased to learn from the Democrat, that the talented and indefatiga ble Representative of the Halifax Congres sional district, the lion. Jesse A. Bynum, line rAttlvnari t nn t n . uiu, . health and spirits, and HMrA l ne 1 . . - mc canv,. .vilh nn PrtPi-wv on1 . -'"as give flaUeri w - maw give tiatterin. earnest of his triumphant success. ' 5 (PNo material change in markets. COMMUNICATED. (fJ-TheRcvd. Iiobt. J, Co,. rtrarh in thitt rtlort r lit will 8th. and also on Tusd ' "J "'c fin July, MAKUIIiD, Ori the S!8lh ult the Hon. J? a nun, of this place, to Mrs. Emeline B of the parish of Rapide La. ra Horse Wanted. THK subscriber 10 purchase a good i,! in cash. Tarboro', GEO. HOIVS June 2S. JY 9tice. J IlAVfi seventy-five barrels or Cofrt which I will sell al Four Dollars anj Fifiy Cents per barrel cash, or Four Do! lars and Seventy Five Cents, on a credit" JOEL S. SVGO 26th nf Junp 1S39. 2G 3 TTOMY HILL Jlcadcmy. -1 nfl H R subscriber contpmnl.Ttin A . , wtcus Hwfiicc uuring ine next cPS .. I. U. ,!.. .1 su.ti, lakes pleasure rn announcing la his Patrons and friend', that there will be no suspension of the Exercises at this School but that it will be conducted by James V Lancaster, A gentleman in whose qualifications ami moral deportment, from personal acouaffl. lance, I have the fullest confidence, and feel every as.uratice in lecoinmendihs him as meriting their palroftagp,-and tlio" roughly able to teach their sons and wards in all the branches heretofore (aftght hi ibis Academy. The next session begins 11 day of Ju ly, at former prices for board and tuition. M R. GARRETT. June I5tht 1S39. 25 3 JY itiee. Hp HE Subscriber having opened a Pub lie House at GROVE HILL, Warren County, X. C. Eleven miles from Warrenton, on the road leading to Halifax, is prepared lo ac commodate travellers or persons who may wish Board during the sickly season. -litharges will be moderate, and billa ble shall be furnished with the best he can procure. His stables will be attended by careful ostlers. rrtir HENRY A. KEARNEY. June 1, 1539. 23-4 JYotice. rw H R subscriber still occupies the same place at GROVE HILL, Which he formerly has for the last fire years, and is prepared to accommodate a" -ho may think proper to "''Jj His table will be fu misted "It V ihe neighborhood can afford, and I his with good liquors. He respectfully len ders his thanks to his friends and thepuo lie generally for the liberal paironage has received from them heretolore. D. R. SMITH June 15, 1S39. 25 3 Stale of JVor(t Carolina, EDGECOMBE COITNTT. Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, MAY TERM, 1S39. James G. Barnes) i,nl. vs. OriginalMachmtnu John Andrews, $ - -Richard Hawes, Cad. Hawes, .-- D. Barnes, summoned as garn. ITT appearing to the satisfaction 0 il o ' ,i,nlnhn Andrews, the defl ,.,it !c nnt a resident 01 State: It is therefore ordered, that P cation be made for six weeks sesJ' J in the Tarborough P.ess, notion llll III this stilt. IS noi a ,i- Ielendant that unless -Kr the ni.i. court, ..ta W?!? next term r...iU HInnJniT ill August nexb at t . J rr" 1 nrrh. an(I aP! iswer, Uourt House in ia'uv ' -onfesso plead, or demur, judgment pro w will be entered against him. - , Witness, Joseph Bell, Clerk 01 Court, at office, Ihe four Mndi May, 1839. JOS. BEU.)C?' 25$ Price adv 00.
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