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features present but a faint picture ot tne alarm and confusion which prevailed. Con sternation had almost seized upon the re publican ranks, thinned by desertions and harassed by distracting doubts and fears. But the stern resolve ot him whose iron arm guided the helm of state, conducted the perilous conflict to a successful issue Nor should we forget the eminent services of the individual who presided over the tfrintmittefe of VVavs and Means. His " coolness, bromDtitude, and abundant re sources were never at fault. His opening fineech in vindication of the President's measure, contains all the material facts and reasons on the republican side of the ques lion, enforced with much power, and illus trated by great research. To this speech, almost feverv member of the opposition whosnokeuoon the Question, attempted to renlv: but the arguments which its author brought forward to establish the power of the President under the constitution, as elu cidated by contemporaneous or early expo aitJnn. to do the act. which had been so boldlv denounced as a high-handed and ty rannical usurpation, could neither be refut ed nor Weakened. Mr. McDuffie, the distinguished leader of the opposition in this eventful conflict, bore testimony, in his r.onliidinr remarks, to the "boldness anil manliness" with which Mr; Polk had assumed the only position which could be judiciously taken. The financial portion of his speech, and that in which he exposed the glaring misdeeds of the bank, were no less efficient. When Mr. McDuffie had concluded the remarks to which we have alluded, a member from Virginia, alter a few pertinent observations, demanded the previous question. A more intense excite ment was never felt in Congress than at this thrilling moment. The two parties looked at each other for a space, in sullen silence, like two armies on the eve ot a deadly conflict. The motion of Mr. Ma son prevailed, the debate was arrested, and the division proved a triumphant victory for -the republican cause. The bank then cave up the contest in despair. The nosition of the chairman of the Committee of Ways and Means, at all times a most arduous and responsible one, was doubly so at this session, which will form an epoch in the political annals of the countrv. Mr. Polk occupied it for the l ji first time. From its orgmization and the nature of its duties, this committee must be at all times the chief organ of every admin istration it was, for obvious reasons, pecu liarly so. To attack it, ihen, was to strike at the government j to embarrass its action Was to thwart the course of the administra tion. Extraordinary and indiscriminate opposition was accordingly made to all the appropriation bills. It was avowed in de bate, that it is within the scope of legitimate opposition to withhold even the ordinary supplies until the deposites were restored to the bank of the United States; that this restitution must be made or revolution en sue. The bank must triumph, or the wheels of government be arrested. The' people should never forget the perils of a contest in which they were almost con strained to succumb. The recollection warns them not to build up again a power in the state of such formidable faculties. The tactics which we have just described, threw great additional labor upon the com mittee, and particularly upon its chairman. Fully apprised of the difficulties he had to encounter, he maintained his post with sleepless vigilance and untiring activity. He was always ready to give the House ample explanations upon every item, how ever minute, of the various appropriations He was ever prompt to meet any objec tions which might be started, and of quick sagacity to detect the artifices to which fac tious disingenuousness is prone to resort. All the measures of the committee, inclu ding those of paramount importance rela ting to, the bank and the deposites, were carried in spite of the most immitigable opposition. The true-hearted republicans who conducted this critical conflict to a successful issue among; whom Mr. Polk occupies a distinguished rank deserve the lasting gratitude of the country. Toward the close of the memorable ses sion of 1834, Mr. Speaker Stevenson re signed the chair, as well as his seat in the House. The majority of the democratic party preferred Mr. Polk as his successor; but in consequence ot a division in its ranks, the opposition, to whom his promi nent and uncompromisingjirfurse had ren dered him less acceptable, succeeded in electing a gentleman, then a professed friend, but since a decided opponent of the President and his measures. Mr. Polk's defeat produced no change in his course He remained faithful to his party, and assi dtiofOs in the performance of his arduous du ties. In December, 1835, he was elected Speaker of the House of Representatives, and chosen again in September last, after an animated contest. The duties of this difficult situation, it is now conceded, he has discharged with rare fidelity and fair ness. In the beginning, unusual difficul ties were thrown in his way by an animos uy wnicn was sometimes carried to an ex tent that called forth general animadver sion. During the first session in which he presided, more appeals were taken from his decision than had occurred in the whole period since the origin of the government but he was uniiormly sustained by the House, and by many of his political adver saries. Strangers of all parties who visit Washington are struck with th rt;n;ir promptitude, and impartiality with which he presides over the deliberations of the House. It was with great pleasure that we heard, but the other day, an eminent member of the opposition in that body bear the same testimony. Notwithstanding the violence with which he was assatledj Con frress oassed. at thfc close of the session in ism a unanimous vote of thanks to its presiding officer, from whom it separated with the kindest feelings; and no man now, enjoys its confidence and friendship in a higher decree.. His calmness and good temper have allayed the violence of opposition, in a siauon lor wmuii ma mute ness, coolness, and sagacity eminently Qualify him. Fmv nnhlic men have Dursued a firmer or more consistent course than Mr. Polk. Upon several emergencies, when the cur rent of popular opinion threatened to over whelm him, he has sternly adhered to the ' - . . .I. ... :.u Convictions oi duty, preiernngio sins wn his Drinciples, rather than rise by abandon ment. This, we have noticed was the case after his bank report in 1833, and he incurred the same hazard when, in 1835, he avowed his unalterable purpose not to separate from the democratic party in the presidential election. On each of these nnninnfl ihf nonu lar excitement in his i i district, would have appalled and driven back a timid and lime-serving politician. Had he been governed by selfish motives; had he consulted his own personal ease and looked to his re-election alone; had he, in short, regarded success more than princi pie, he would have yielded his own convic tions to the indications, not to be mistaken, of nonular oninion. But he took counsel of nobler sentiments, and with a fearless ness characteristic of his whole public course, avowed and persisted in his well matured determinations. He succeeded in carrying truth home to an enlightened con stituency, was sustained by increasing ma jorities, and is now so strong in the good will of his district, that at the list election no opposition was attempted. Nothing can be more false than the charge of subser viency which has been brought against him, in common with the prominent sup porters ol the late administration. It is true that, despising the cant of no party, which has ever been the pretext ot selfish and treacherous politicians, and convinced that in a popular government nothing can be accomplished by isolated action, he has always acted with his party, as far as prin ciple would justify. Upon most of the prominent measures of the late administra tion, however, his opinions were not only generally known, but he had actually spo ken or voted, before the accession of Gen eral Jackson to power. Mr. Polk is a ready debater, with a style and manner forcible and impressive. In discussion, he has been always distinguish ed by great courtesy, never having besn known to indulge in offensive personality, whichj considering the prominence of his course, and tne ardor ot nis convictions, is no small merit. As a proof of his exem plary assiduity, he is said never to have missed a division, while occupying a seat on the floor of the House, his name being found upon every list of the yeas and nays. His ambition was to be a useful member as well as a prominent actor, and accordingly he always performed more than a full share of the active business of legislation. In person he is of middle statue, with a full, angular brow, and a quick and penetrating eye. The expression of his Countenance is grave, but its serious cast is often reliev ed by a peculiarly pleasant smile, indica tive of the amenity ol his disposition. The amiable character of his private life, which has ever been upright and pure, secures to him the esteem and friendship of all who have the advantage of his acquaintance. TARBOROUGIIi SATURDAY, JUNE 8, 1844. FOR PRESIDENT, Fames t. Zofc, of Tennessee FOR VICE-PRESIDENT, George nallas, of Pttiit. FOR GOVERNOR, nitithacl Hoke of Lincoln THE BALTIMORE CONVENTION. Nomination of POLK and DALLAS. The Democratic party thoroughly united the rainbow of peace! "Hang out your banners on the outer wall, Our castle's strength will laugh a siege to scorn.' ' We have never penned a political edito rial with more buoyant feelings than we do on the present occasion. Never have we felt so sanguine of success, so confident of victory in the approaching struggle The Baltimore Convention have nomina ted JAMES K. POLK, of Tennessee for President and GEORGE M. DALLAS, of Pennsylvania, for Vice President. y e hail the nomination With unalloyed satis faction) as the signal for a thorough re union of the party and the harbinger of a glorious triumph. The Republican party is now thoroughly united, from Maine to Louisiana, from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and what can stay its onward march? lVTritwIthshmdingi- the result was some- What unexpected, yet we were not wholly for it. For several months past the heart burnings and jealousies in the democratic ranks, among the friends of several prominent individuals whose names have been mentioned in connection with the Presidency, have convinced us that the only alternative left the Conven tion, would be to set aside all such aspi rants and nominate some man who could harmonise the conflicting elements of the party and unite every shade of preference and opinion. This the Convention has happily effected in the nomination of POLK and DALLAS, and in the name of the Democracy of eastern N. Carolina, We tender them the homage of a grateful heart Since the result ot the nomination was made known we have conversed with De mocrats of every variety of preference, and we have yet to hear the first murmur of dissent or disapprobation. All all unite in the expression of opinion that it was the only coursd the Convention could have adopted, compatible with the safety and harmony of the party and all unite in sus taining the nominees with such a spirit who can doubt the result? For one we do not. The great mass Of the American peo ple are with us, and the election this fall will teach federalism a lesson long to be remembered. Our motto has ever been measures not nien, and by it we will stand or fall. De mocrats of North Carolina! he up and a doing! Now is the time for action, here tofore our strength has been dissipated in a wordy war about men in idle debate about the leader of the Democratic party. That leader has been chosen. The Demo cratic legions are now standing in close column, ready and eager for battle. One united and decisive charge along the Whole Democratic" line, and the Federal squadrons like Falstaff's ragged corps- will be seen flying in every direction! Baltimore Convention. tn our last paper, we gave a condensed statement of the proceedings of the Con- vention on luonaay. The following is a brief summary 0f their proceedings until Thursday morning, i r, Pm'nn(!nn 11 !rl I rnrl lllf ' . 17' " lilt iniini.. I'aiii ji lin, when the Convention adjourned sine dir.N . . , Conveil,. n . anirilst In our next paper we win puonsn me Resolutions adopted by the Convention, Ml I '- l I The rule requiring two thirds to make ; .: (, MMcwion .n,i VIw Pim.,' dentj was adopted on Tuesday morning,' a MS to 116 Soon after the above vote was taken, the Convention took a recess till 4 o'clock P. M. at Which time Seven ballotings took place, as follows: 1st 2d 3d 4th 5th Gib 7ih 101 99 Van Buren 151 127 121 111 103 Cass Johnson 84 24 6 4 2 1 84 0 0 0 0 0 92 3S 2 11 0 2 105 32 I 17 0 0 Calhoun 1 26 0 0 I 25 0 0 Buchanan Woodbury Stewart The Convention then adjoufrt till 9 o' clock to-morrow morning. A ballot was taken on Wednesday morn ing, the 29th ult. which gave Van Buren 114; Cass 114; Polk 44; Calhoun 2; Buc hanan 2. Another balloting took place, and J AS. K. fOLK, of Tennessee, was unanimous ly nominated for the office of President. The Convention met in the afternoon and balloted for the candidate for Vice President, when Silas Wright received 25S and Levi Woodbury received 8. Mr. Wright declined the nomiation by telegraphic dispatch and the Convention adjourned until next morning, when Mr. Dallas was elected on the sfecond ballot, by the following vote: 1st. 2nd t)allas 13 220 Fairfield, 105 30 Woodbury 44 6 Cass, 39 Johnson,- 26 Stewart, 23 I IVlarcy, 5 After the several States of the Union had cast their votes on the second ballot, the delegations from New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, and Maine, hav ing voted against Mr. Dallas, asked and obtained leave to change their votes. The Hon. George M. Dallas, of Pennsylvania, was then, by resoiuuuu, clared unanimously nominated. (JpRead the article on our first page from the Democratic 1838. Review ot iuay, To the Republican parti of the SECOND ELECTORAL DISTRICT, Composed of the counties of Washing ton, Tyrrell, Beaufort, Hyde, Pitt, Martin, Edgecombe and Nask. Fellow Citizens: You will see by the proceedings of a meeting in this county, published in our last paper, that the elec toral convention for this District will meet in Tarboro' on the fourth Thursday of this month, (the 27th) for the purpose of nominating an Elector for President and Vice President for this District and also two assistant Electors. We conjure you to be up and a doing. Hold meetings in every county and send on delegates. No time is to be lost. It Is all essential that there should be a full representation. On ly one county (Martili) with the exception of our own has yet acted. A committee has been appointed to invite Col. Hoke amongst us and he will doubtless accept the invitation. Again, we say, be up and a doing! From the Ilalcii'h Standard. Democratic National Convention. ALL RIGHT! SKIES BRIGHT! Union and harmony every thins has been given for the cause nothing for men. It affords us inexpressible pleasure fo announce to the people of North Carolina that the Democratic National Conveniion, which assembled at Baltimore on the 27lh uliimo, nominated for President Col. JAME K. IJOLl, of Tennessee, and for V. President the Hon. GEO. M. DAL LAS, of Pennsylvania. The friends ot Mr. V:m Durcn, of Col. Johnson, ef Gen. Cass, and indeed of all wings of the party have acted like men; and while we tender lo each of thoe illustrious individuals, in their happy and honorable retirement, the assurance of the abiding confidence, affec tion and respect of the democracy of North Carolina, we nevertheless experience with peculiar satisfaction this result of the joint labors, effotts, and unrivalled harmony of the Baltimore Convention. James K. Polk is a native of North Carolina. He was born in Mecklenburg county, and if thtre beany thing hallowed and time sur viving in Revolutionary services and sac rifices, the name of Polk is among the proudest and brightest in the annals of the State. In 1775 the Polks were true lo Noith Carolina, and in 1S44 North Caro- lina will be true to their most illustrious descendant. In Y n n n-i a ftion aT tl-tn V a m riApnl n -J -,-... authority of the entire democratic party of the Union, we present to the people of North Carolina the name of JAMES K. POLK as mL nepuuiiean cauuuiaie lor ! President. There is no blot usjou his brinrhi , , ,, . , ; escutcheon. His character is as pure, as lolty, as untarnished as that ot the glorious County which gave him birth, and upon whose soil the great spirit of American lib eity was born. He has no violated oaths io answer for; he has challenged no mem her for vvurds spoken in debate; he never sold the vote of his State nor himself for base personal rewards, nor upheld and vin- 107 110 1 23 j dialed the black federal fiag ol John Quin 29 23 2 1 , y Adams; he has upon his hands no marks 1 1 ot the bribes ot an irresponsible and cor o 2 i nipt National Bank, neither upon his brow 0 ! the laurels which some men have won from III! - 0 loruiy manutacturers at tne expense ol the honust and toiling millions. On the con trary j from the first moment of his entrance into political life he has stood up with the Republican party against the" advances of a dangerous money power, and in behalf of good Joernment, of equal rights and equal laws. What the Baltimore Republican says, we say: ln those days which tried men's firmness in the bailie bi tween the PEOPLE and the MAMMO TH BANK when the CONSTITUTION of the country and the liberties of the people were fiercely assailed and in imminent pe- I I . If .r-.wr f m, j.mm rv. i-ULlt, the nominee of the Democratic National Convention, stood side by side, lending his powerful aid to the illustrious JACKON. The people viewed his exertions then with approba tion and they will soon give him his re ward by conferring upon him the highest honor in their gilt. With such a standard bearer of our principles the bosom friend of Andrew Jackson we now go forth to battle, and are firmly convinced that, un der the flag which he unfurls, there will be a rallying of the friends of Democracy in one unbroken, irresistible phalanx the people will come forth, from city, town and hamlet. In the East, in the West, in the North and in the South, it will cause confidence, enthusiasm, UNION. llAU MONY AND VICTORY!" In Geokoe M. Dallas, the democratic candidate for Vice President, the people have a gentleman long and favorably known for his arduous and able efforts in the democratic cause. His nomination ensures the vote of Pennsylvania, and the united ticket will sweep Pennsylvania, New York, Maine, New Hampshire, ami all rL South and Westj comprehending the miKh. ty valley of the M ississippi. 5 Council of State. Only three mem. bers were present at the late meeting, jq Wit: Messrs. Cameron, Fitts, and VVatson A quorum not being in attendance, they 0f course adjourned without appointing x Superior Court Judge. ib. (JpThe Supreme Court of North Caro. lina will commence its Summer Term in this City, on Monday the 10th instant.. ft. (JpThe Delaware Gazette says, jn speaking of the late National Convention in connection with the vote of North Caroli. na: "Geti. SaUnderS of North Carolina then rose to speak for his State. Tho power of this distinguished man as an orator is well known only to those who hav heard him. He claimed the great Polk a$ a na. tive of his State, and declared that the county which first Started the ball ofthfe revolution had the honor of being the birth place of James K. Polk." ib. Congressional. We find it impossible in the crowded state of our columns to keen Un our regular Congressional datp The bill of Mr. McDuffie to reduce the duties to the staridard of the Compromise Act, h9 been postponed indefinitely in the Senate, by a vote of 25 to 18, and the Senate has agreed to the proposition of the House to adjourn on the 17th instant. We njoice to i-ee that Mi. McDuffie has sub nutted a joint resolution, proposing to ad mit Texas into tile Union by tbe votes of both Houses of Congress. Further pro ceedings in our next. ib. (JpVVe are authorised to announce Gen. LOUIS D. WILSON, as a candi date for re-election to the Senate,, at the ensuing election for members of the Gene ral Assembly of this State. (fJWe are authorised to announce Gen. JOSHUA BARNES, as a candidate fjr re-election to the House of Commons, at the ensuing election for members of the General Assembly of this State. (jWe are authorised to announce RObERT R. BRIDGETS, Esq , as a candidate for the House of Commons at ihe ensuing election for members of the General Assembly of this State. (FT VVe rire authorised to announce WM. D. PET WAY, as a Candidate for re election at the ensuing election for the office of Sheriff of this county. tJJWe are authorised to announce LOUIS C. PENDER, as a candidate at the ensuing election for the office of Sher iff of this county. (7 We are authorised to announce JESSE ME3UCER, as a candidate at the ensuing election for the office of Sheriff of this county. UNIVERSALIST PREACHING. The Rev. Jacob Frieze is expected to preach at Stantonsbiirg on Wednesday, 1 2th of June next; Friday, 14th, at Upper Town Creek; and Sunday, 16th, at the Falls of Tar River. Com. MARRIED In this county, on Tuesday evening last by L. D. Wilson, Esq. Mr. John P. Sharpe to Miss Nancy Bynutnt daughter of Turner Bynum, Esq. Commissioner, &c. For the Territory of Florida REN j. I. BATTLE, Of Bocky Mount, fnAS received from the Governor of the J1 Territory of Florida, a Commission to take the acknowledgment of Deeds, &c. for said Territory in and for the State of North Carolina, and has duly and legally qualified himself to execute said Commii-sio"- 22 5 May 28, 1844. For Sale. rglHE subscriber offers for sale the Ho--E- tel at Rocky Mount Depot, No Ca., now occupied by Maj'r Gray. It is ge nerally known to be an excellent stand for business; it is tbe House for travellers get ting ofi and on the triin, also the rlousefor the Raleigh and Tarboro', and Louisburg Stages; it is also a convenient house for people travelling by private conveyance and boarders; and it is situated in a neigh borhood where grain and pork are always cheap. T. NEW BY. 21st May, 1S44. 22-3 To Contractors. 0N SATURDAY, the I5th day of v June next, at the Court House in tha town of Nashville, county of Nash, and State of North Carolina, will be let out tQ the lowest Undertaker, the rebuilding of fl wooden JfXtiy In the tOWn aforpeairl Tu. mm 10 the plan and time of completion, will bet made known on that; day. lV THE COMMSSIONW 2It Un. tctj ' T
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