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c. ii tuie.i. and my reasons "or entertaining the n. They re sn.-h. that' I cannot rc f,.... i.. .wiiiimit r.-niMiicing the piim.tile4 which I have often avowed in Dub ic and oivaie. anil which" h ive unified me ihiojg:. the whole course of my public ile. In coming to this conclusion, 1 have not passed over, without careful e xamin ition. the reasoni aligned Y advocates for constituting the Convention as they pro posa They have not diminished the forre of my objections. I propose to notice the mo-t prominent. That which they have urged with the greatest confidence. n, that each Mate nas a ritfht 10 app int Delegates as she pleases 1 mjet it, by uiterly denying that there i any such right. That each Mate nas me right to act as it pleases, in whatever re latesto itself exclusively no one will deny; but it is aD Tteetly novel doctrine, that any State has such a right, when she comes to act in concert with others in reference to what concerns the whole. In such ca ses it is the plainest dictate of common sense, that whatever aff cts the whole should be regulated by the mutual consent of all, and not by the discretion of each. That the appointment of Delegates to the proposed Convention is a case of this des ciiptiou, 1 trust I have conclusively shown. have, I also trust shown more; that the supposed right is perfectly defective, for while it claims for each Sute the right to appoint Delegate as it pleases it in reality gives the larger States the right to dictate how the others shall appoint. If, for ex ample the Empire State, as it is called; adopts the mode of appointing (as she has) tvhich will concentrate her whole strength, what discretion would she leave to others. if thev iro into Convention, but to aoooint i as she has appointed or to he ruled by her JO 1 it is then neither more nor less than a claim to dictate, under the garb of a right, and such its exercise has proved in the present -case. It has left no option, but to conform to her course, or be overruled, or refuse to go into the Convention. I regret this because I sincerely ovsiie to preserve the harmony of the party. ! had strong hope that the rally after the de feat of IS40 would be exclusively on prin ciples. This hope was greatly strengthen ed by the truly republican and nohle stand taken at the extra session and the earlier portion of the succeeding regular session During thit period of rigid adherence to principle, perfect harmony pervaded the ranks of the parly. I beheld it with joy. 1 believed the moment highly lavorable lor the thorough reformation of the Govern ment and the restoration of the Constitu tion. . To the Republican party, I looked (or "he accomplishment of this great work and I accordingly felt the deepest solici tude, that the stand taken, and the harmo ny which existed, should be preserved, l.i oHer tha' it should, 1 made up my mind to waive the objection, which I have ! ng nter'ained to any interme lin'e body unknown to the Constitution, between the prople and the election of the President, in the hope t h t the propose! Convention would he so constituted that I might con sistently with my principles give it my sup port. In this I have been disappointed and being so, 1 am compelled to decide as 1 have done. The same motives which impelled me to separate from the adminis tration of G-n. Jackson, in the plenitude ot i!s power and to come to the rescue of Mr. Van Bnreu's at ils grea'esi depres ion, compels me now to withhold my ciame from the Convention. Having now assigned my reasons for re fusing to permit my name to go b -foie the lVdtimoreConvention. it nsis with you who have placed it before the people and assented to abide by a Convention fairly constituted, to determine what course you will pursue. He your decision what it may I shall be Tontent. But I regarded it as due to the occasion, to you and myself, to declare that under no circumstance whatever shall 1 support any candidate, who is opposed to free trade, and in favor of the protective policy, or whose prominent and influential friend and supporters are. I hold ihe pol icy to be another mme for a system of monopoly and plunder and to be thorough ly anti republican and federal in its charac ter. also hold that so long as the duties are so laid as to be in fact bounties to one portion o' the community, while they oper ate as oppressive taxes on the other, there can be no hope that the Government can be reformed, or that its expenditures will be reduced to the proper standard. Were I, with the evidences before me, to say otherwise of my course, it would be praeiicilly, to tlecLre that I r-grd ihe protective policy to be an open question. so taras tne paity is concerned; which I would conssider, on my part a virtual ahan donment of the cause of Free Tiade. That can never be. I have done and suffered too much for it when its friends were few and feeble, to abandon it now, when the auspices every where, on this and the other side of the A'lantic, proclaim the approach ing downfall of protection and the perma iieni uminpn oi v ree t rade. I who up held it against monopoly and plunder, in the worst of times, and braved the menaces of Administration and Opposition, when nacseo out by a single State will not cannot abandon the glorious cause now when its banner waves in proud triumpl over the metropolis of the commercu world. No, 1 shall maintain immovably m grouati i tii?e o long occupied, until have witnessed its great and final victory if it shall please the Disposer of Events to spare my life so long It will be indeed, a victory the harbinger of a new and brigh ter and higher civilization Much less, still, can I give my support to any candid .te, who shall give his aid or countenance to the agitation of abolition in Congress or elsewhere, or whose prominent and influential friends and supporters shall. I doubt the sincerity of any man. who de clares he is no abolitionist, whilst at the same time, he aids or countenances the agi tation of the question, be hiap'Ct xt what it may. If we have a tight to our slaves, we have the right to hold them in peace and quirt. If the Constitution guarantees the one, it. guarantees the other; and if it forbids the one from being attacked, it auallv forbids, the other. Indeed the one stands to the other as means to an end, and is so avowed bv the abolitionists, and on the plainest principles of moral, if the end be prohibited, ihe means of effecting it also i i.i i i i i e are. Ut the iwo, I regaru ine ueiuoeu un aiic far less guilty and dangerous than he who, for political or party purposes, au?s or countenances him, in what he knows is intended to do i hat, which heacknowledg es to be for bidden by the Constitution. It is time that an end should be put to this system of plunder and agitation. I hey have been borne long enough. I hey are kindred measures and hostile, as fr ai east, as one portion of the Union is concer ned. While the tariff takes from us the proct-eds of our labor, abolition strikes at the labor itsell. I lie one robs us ot our income, while the other aims at destroying the source from which that income is de rived. It is impossible lor us to siam pa'ieutly much longer, under their double operation, without being impoverished and ruined JOHN (;. CALHOUN. tauho::oi ;ii: SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1844 TOR GOVKRNOR, Col, llichacl MIoke, of Lincoln, Air. Calhoun. We publish to day Mr. Calhoun's ad dress declining to go before the Baltimore Convention. This leaves ihe Democratic party and the friends of Mr. Calhoun an oppoitunity of a complete and hearty uni on on the nominee of the Baltimore Con vention. We feel gratified too to see what we never doubted, Mr. Calhoun still maintain ing the great fundamental principles of Democracy, fand his unqualified opposi tion to any man or set of men who would bring into the councils of our country the van and currupt machinery of Banks, Tar- ffs and distribution. The Whigs professed to believe that Mr. Calhoun's disappointed ambition would drive him into the Federal ranks rhey know not ih man. Such are the motives which haveb mded together in their ranks so many of their leading politicians and they are unable to appreciate the pat Holism and honesty of men, who yield their own promotion to the success of their cause and principles. Self being their god, they set no value on principles when of fice and emolument glitter before them. Their expectations of again humbugging the people, we trust will be as deceptive as are their vain calculations of the defection of Mr. Calhoun. Mr. Calhoun is dissatisfied with the for mation and mode of acting in the Balti more Convention, about this tlvre may be much honest difference of opinion. Such an assemblage is unknown to the constitu tion and is only a resort among political brethren to secure union and harmony. Such a Convention is certainly capable of much abuse, and may be the means of usur ping the powers of the people, tho there is no apprehension of any such abuse in the present instance. And however much we may disapprove of such a Convention or Caucus, we sacrifice our own scruples to the general wish of the party, and unite with them in the effort to concentrate our powers and strength, into the same harmo nious action. We invite the calm, and considerate at . : r . .i. .. lenuou ui our reauers to tnis letter. L.iKe every thing emanating from the giant intel lect of this great statesman, it is philosoph ical, profound, logical and conclusive on the gre it point in issue, to wit: ihe organi zation of the National Convention. Let them icad, ponder and "inwardly ligesi its great and incontestible truths. Tis the very spirit of State Rights, speak mg trumpet-tongued, through her chosen oracle and defender; for whatever may be ihe difference of opinion on this subject now, we believe the time will come when the Southern and smaller Sute will rise in their unshorn might and majesty, and demand that the Convention shall be orga nized on the principles here laid down. But while we thus express our deep con viction of the truth of the principles contai ned in this letter, we should be wanting in candor did we fail to acknowledge what we think is manifest to all, viz: that the re suit would have been the same, let the Cnnventinn he organized as it might. The people demand that the great and conser vative principles of Democracy stricken down under Mr. Van Buren, in the foul and disgraceful contest of 1840. should be set up by the same individual under whoe flag they fell. That Vlr. Calhoun will support Mr Van Buren we have not the slightest doubt. The entire ie-union of the Calhoun nd Van Buren wings in Virginia, is but the signal for a glorious re union throughout the Uni ted States. The battle has already com menced, and woe be unto that party wh cheated & humbugged the people in 140! (JThe North State Whig again asks if we have corrected our "false statement about the Whig meeting in Washington county. We would be very glad alway to correct our errors, and would be thank ful for a respectful conection of them from others, for we never would intentionally misrepresent either men or measures. But we are not aware that we made any false statement" about the Washington meeting, and the carpings of the "Whig' seem dictated more by a spirit of malignity and insult than a desire for justice- Our representations of said meeting were founded on the statement of a gentleman who was present at the meeting, and wt had then as now, the most implicit teliance on his account of it. And when we after w.irds saw an official publication of the meeting by their own order, their account was not inconsistent with our communica tion. If satisfied of any "false statement or injustice in our article, we will prompt ly correct it. We hope this explanation will satisfy the public. The North Slate Whig proba bly desires it to remain in such a shape, as will best serve his propensity for mischief and pervemty. , (JWe regret to learn, that the Hon A. H. Arrington is still detained at home in consequence of the extreme ill health of his lady. (J The nomination of the Hon. Hnry A. Wise as Minister to Brazil has been confirmed - by the Senate. yeas 30, nays 10. The National Intelligencer also fur nishes the following statement of the voles in the Senate on the nominations made b the President. Mr. Henshaw yeas 8. nays 34 Mr. Spencer eas 21, nays 26 Mr. Porter yeas 3, nays 38. Mr Proffin mm I I Ml . . yeas o, nays aa. mr. ijiii yeas 11, nays 28. The nomination of Capt. Wrn. B Shu brick, of the Navy, as Chief of the Bureau of provisions and clothing for the Nivy, in phice of Isaac Hill, rejected, has also been confirmed by the Senate. Congress. In the Senate, 'on the 5th instant, Mr. Hannegan presented joint re solutions from the Legislatnre of Indiana. fpassed unanimously) asserting the unqua lified right of the United States to the Oie gon Territory. The discussion of Mr. .Mc Duffies tariff hill was then resumed, which was the principal subject under con sideration during the week. In the House of Representatives, on the 5th inst. several petitions were presented. in relation to slaves, fugitives from justice, &c. On ihe 6th. the report of the Com mittee on Elections, sustaining the right of the members elected under the general ticket system to their seats, was taken up and debated. The debate on this subject. and on the 21st rule, were continued in the House up to our latest dates. From the Raleigh Stand ird. Mr. Clingman and Abolition We observe that Mr. Clingman is still voting with the abolitionists In the House, on the 5th instant. Mr. Adams presented a pe tition from fcJmyra, New York, praying lor an amendment ot the Constitution so as7 to secure the extinction of slave represen tation. The yeas and navs were called for and ordered on the question of lecep tion, and being taken, they resulted yeas 73, nays 75. Air. Llmgman voted to re ceive the petition, and Mesrs. Barringer, Deherry, McKay, Reid, and Saunders, of this Stale, voted against receiving it. When will Mr. Clingman pause in his mad career? -t- Suicide XVe learn from a friend that Mr. Clark Elder, a respectable citizen of Randolph county, committed suicide by nauging himself on the 9ih instant. He is said to have been in good circumstances, and his disposition was ralher cheerful than otherwise There is no cause known for the rash deed, excepting perhaps, some fa mily difficulty. Alter breakfasting in the morning, he told his wife he would go and clean up the ham. He went, but came back in about an hour, and sat awhile, and then went to the barn again, and came back to the house a second time. Aftei staving some time, he said to his wife he would go and finish his work at the barn. Heietumed no more, but whs found by his wife hanging dead in ihe barn. He lelt a number of small children. ib. (jM. C Pendleion, Eq. Editor of the f arolina Watchman pubhs.ieu at Salisbury, has transferred the establish ment to Mcsrs. J. J. Bruner and S. W. limits It will continue to advocate Whig doctrines. From the Raleigh Register, Atrocious Murder. We learn from a Correspondent, that a most atrocious mtir d r was committed in the lower part of Johnston County, a few nights ago, on th" person of Mr. Robert Applewhite, of Wayne, by Bras well Thomas, a free man of color. The murderer, who is said to he nearl y 60 years of age, immediately fled and is suppoe I to have come with hi 9 wife, in the direction of this City. Refusing to Pay the Printer. The following interesting document wa shown to the Editor ot the "Christian Advocate" a few days since. Please say to the Editor of the Chris 'ian Advocate that it would doubtless be vell to erae the name of C. C. from his books, and give up as gone that $1 90 He says, in the first place he never ordered the fiaper. and if he did, he never got it, and if he did, tw.is as an agent ; and besides hej thinks he piid for it long ago, and if he didn't he's got nothing to pay, and if he hid. hf could plead ihe act of limitation. " W ell, that beats any thing we ever read. and we agree with the Advocale," that iheie's. no getting round that Subscriber- he beats all nalur' in apologizing. ib. Wilmington, Feb. 7. Murder On Sunday morning, a negro boy named Lharl s, fourteen )ears of ;ige. fehbrrately shot his brother, named Adon is, a man twenty seven or eight years old with a pistol loaded with two balls, causing is death in a few minutes. They had quarrelled the day before. Whilst another brother was trying to take Charles, direct- y after ihe murderous act, he shot at him likewise with a second pisiol which he had concealed, but without effect. Charles is in jail. The man killed belonged to Mr. P. K. Dickinson, as does the murderer. In investigating the affiir, it was discover ed thai a number of small black boys about town had pistols in their possession, which ..cj .mc ucc.i m u.u ndou ui sporting,, ilh, firing at marks, &e., in retired places. 1 hey were purchased, they say, and as is otherwise well ascertained, from certain men in town, who it appears have been in he practice of selling hre aims to ihes ave population. Against ihese violatois of ihe law. and disturbers of the peace, a highly excited feeling jus ly exists in the commu nity. So much so indeed, that tine of the ngest public meetings of the citizens we ever inip.-seii, convened y steniy ai a w Ivors notice, for 1 he purpose of con- nlering what measures should br taken to enforc e Hip laws in th-ir i.tmost rigor, and to visit justice upon the otlenders Chronicle. -OsBo- The Dismal Swamp Canal. Ourrpa lers are aware tbat I his public work is now completed on the new plan. The impojVfey now have on hand a very desirable lance of this public improvement to the i"n? lernal rommunicition of the country is not generally sufficiently appreciated. It con eels no les than seven states North Ca rolina and Virginia. Maryland, D -da ware, 'enns Ivania, New Jersey, and New York,' by inland navigiiion; and. through the New York t.anal by the lakes, Canada and Ihe United States In time of war it wonM e invaluable for transportation of t'oons. munitions of war, &c, and at this time a rge and increasing commerce finds an outlet throhgh its waters. Norfolk Bea. Texas. A Resolution has nased the Texan Congress for the annexation of Tex as to the United States, and the annoint ment of Commissioners lo lay the s ihject before the Congr ss of the United States. & to report the result to iheir Uovernmenl. I he Houston ( Texas) Star states tbat Ihp people of Texas, with the exception of 91, voieu in iavor 01 the measure. Late from Mexico. An arrival at New Orleans brings later intelligence from Mex'co. .The T,opic states that the steamship Monrezuma U f 1 Vera Cruz on the 26th December, having on board the Yucatai. Commissioners. All the differences he tween Mexico and Yucatan had hi on justed. There were nine vessels of war of differ ent nations at Sacrifices, and amonirs them te U. S. ship Vincennes. Santa Anna issued a proclamation 01 the 23rd ult. directing that all American should quit ihe California and New Mexi Co, within 40 days subsequent to its pro mulgation, in consequence of which it i reported that General Waddy Thompson. the American Minister, demanded l pasports or the-rescinding of the pro mation within 48 hours. 'Ihe Minisi demand was complied with, by recall.' the proclamation. 1 Washington Market, Feb 15. Co wholesale, $1 60 per barrel. Bacon! 7 cents. Lar, it tow cents. INavalstoro, T f J . n m r a. ! ixew cup, i do; uiu, zi t5 65 cenfs. Rep. COMMUNICATED. (j" Rev. Thos L Carter is expect to preach in-Tarboro', on the third Sat bath in February and Saturday before Tuesday following the above, at Hardj. way's meeting house, near Mr. S.L. Hart'( residence. El leis P. Puckett and D. J. Molt ar, expeoied to preach at Meadow meetini house on the 31 day of March next; 4th at Autrey s Cieek; 5th, at Old TowJ sway's; 8th, at Williams's; 9th, at LaWl rence's; 10'h. at Deep Creek; 11th, aj Skewarkev; 13th, at Joyner's; 15lh, 1 6tht and 17th, at South Quay; 19th, at J0 . ner's; 21st, at Log Chapel; 22nd, at Crosj Roads; 23rd, at Conetoe; 24th, at Gum. Swamp. MARRIED, In this place, on Wednesday night last, by L. D Wilson Esq., Mr. IVeldon Hunter to Miss Nancy Griffiths. In this county, on Tuesday night last, by J. C. Knight. Eq , Mr. Wright Barntt to Mrs. Mary A. S Sharpe. Jit Tarborough and JS'ew Yof: 1 :: - ;"i FEB. 17. per Tarboro Nj, York. Bacon, - Ib 8 9 v 5 " brandy, apple, gallon 40 50 40 50 Coffee, - lb 13 15 9 13 Corn, - bushel 30 35 47 52 Cotton, lb 6 7 6 8 Cotton bagging, yard 20 25 15 16 Flour, - barre $5 5$ $5 5$ Iron, lb 5i 6 3 4 Lard, - Ib 6 7 7 10 Molasses, gallon 35 40 18 20 Sugar, brown, lb 9 12 6 9J Salt, T.I. - bushel 45 50 32 33 Turpentine, barrel 140 150 225 233 wheat, - bushel 65 75 100 110 whiskey, gallon 35 40 20 25 . llnlc and Female School, npHE Subscriber avails himself of this opportunity to call public attention to the ab'ivc men ioned Institution, of which he has charge as Instructed In struction will be given in any and all ihe English branches, to any extent required; also in Ihe Hebrew, Greek, Lann, and French languages. Students, designing ti Piiler our llnivprm'f v. will hp taovht ,he coljrse of ud.es recommended "by Faculty in their Cala'ocue. The present session commenced on 2d Monday in January, and will end on Fri day before Ihe 2d Monday in June. Stu dents may enter at any limi during the session, and pay for the time sent. TERMS. English branches per quarter, $5. Languages do. 7.50 Payable quarterly. Refer to ihe Trus tees of the Mah Academy. J. H BROOKS, Printipal. Feb. I0!h. 1S44. 6 A LW GOODS! NEW GOODS!! Tail A Brother, "yOULD inform ihe citizens of this (jirict: anu me puniic generally, mat and magnificent assortment of iFatwg ana Staple BUY GOOB, Hats and Caps of ihe latest style and ve ry bsi qualiiy Boots and Shots Hard waie, Cutlery .Crockery. Glassware, GROCERIES, dY. Porch isers of ihe above articles will find it 10 their interest to examine their stock. Kveniftheydo not purchase of us, ihey will at f ast have the advantage of learning ihe lowest market prices. Tarhoro', Feb. 1st, 1844. 5 Horses and Vehicles. rJPK Subscriber having replenished his slock of Horses and Vehicles, now offers them for hire on the following Terms per Dny. For Barouche, two horses, and driver, $4 00 uaroucne and harness, Carryall, two horses, and driver, Carryall and harness, Buggy, and horse, r Bugsy, and harness, m Gig, and horse, Gijr, and harness, Sulky, and horse, Sulky, and harness, Horse, saddle and bridle, . Horse, . . ,, Horse and cart, , Cart and gear, , ,, Horse, and plough, , ., Plough and gear. Draught wagon and draj, per contract. 1 50 3 50 1 00 2 00 1 Oft 1 T5, ft 7& X 50, 0 50, 1 25. I 00 X 25. 0 25. 1 25 0 25 T..e above charges are for un ordinary day's travel longer or shorter distance by special contract. GEO. HOWARD, Tarboro', Jau'y 10.