Danvers Eagle & Whig Newspapers, 1844-1845, Part 70

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In 1806, he was elected to the Senate of vulgar crowds of tyrants and military des- the United States, to supply a vacancy oc- pots have so often trodden." Mr. Clay's subsequent efforts in behalf of the indepen- dence of Greece were equally memorable. casioned by the resignation of the Hon. John Adair. He took his seat in that body the 29th December. 1806. His first speech Mr. Robert Hughes, a playfellow of was in favor of erecting a bridge over the land Road across the Alleghanies is due to Potomac river; and here we perceive the the persevering exertions of Mr. Clay .- The establishment of the great Cumber- dawning of those views of "Internal Im- provement" which he afterwards carried out so ably and patriotically.

In the Summer of 1807, he was again e- and so did I. He went to mill, and so did lected to the Kentucky Legislature, and the East and the West.

I. He was good to his mamma, and so was I. I know him like a book, and love him like a brother."

In 1792, Henry lost the protection of his mother, who married a second husband and removed to Kentucky. Atthe age of four- teen, he was placed as a clerk in a small and intelligence which he has displayed in the management both of our foreign rela- tions and domestic concerns."

retail store in the city of Richmond. The next year, 1793, he was transferred to the office of the clerk of the High Court of Chancery, Peter Tinsley. In 1796, he went to reside with the late Robert Brooke, Attorney-General of Virginia, and here he studied law; and, among other excellent speakers, had an opportunity of hearing the celebrated Patrick Henry. In Novem- ber, 1797, he procured a license to prac- tise law, and established himself in Lexing- ton, Kentucky. "I remember," says he, in his speech of June, 1842, at Lexington, "how comfortable I thought I should be, if I could make £100 Virginia money, per Senate or House of Representatives of the year; and with what delight I received the United States, he was elected to the latter, first fifteen shilling fee. My hopes were more than realized. I immediately rushed into a lucrative practice."

In 1809, he was again elected to the my country on all foreign States, as it re- Senate of the United States-this time to spects a supply of our essential wants, has supply the vacancy occasioned by the death of the Hon. Buckner Thurston. A bill be- ing before the Senate for procuring the munitions of war, an amendment was offer- ed, providing that, in purchasing cordage, sail-cloth, hemp, etc, a preference should be given to American manufactures. Mr. Clay spoke warmly in favor of this amend- ment.

Henry Clay in boyhood, said of his old friend, at a dinner on the Fourth of July, 1843, at Campbell Court House, Virginia: "He and I were born close to the slashes of old Hanover." He worked barefooted,

HENRY CLAY, whom the Whig Party of the triumphs ever decreed to the most success- ful conqueror."

speech in 1827, "If I could be instrumen- tal in eradicating this deepest stain upon the character of our country, and removing all cause of reproach on account of it, by foreign nations-If I could only be instru- mental in ridding of this foul blot that rever- ed State that gave me birth, or that not less beloved State which kindly adopted me as her son, I would not exchange the proud satisfac- tion which I should enjoy for the honor of all

On this subject of slavery, he said, in a ted States, having been previously unani-

was threatened. The ability, patriotism so thoroughly disproved by human testimo- and powerful personal influence which he displayed on this occasion, won him the ti- In tle of the "Great Pacificator." Having succeeded in his peaceful mission, he re- In 1829, Mr. Clay returned to Kentucky and retired to private life. tired from Congress.

Congress, but vetoed by the President; or, | General Jackson, and Mr. Crawford. In time. The Whig party steadily and strong- as Mr. Benton expressed it, "trampled un- 1832, his party was distracted by Anti-Ma- ly fixed upon the basis of Protection to A- mortifying reflection that they have assist- der the big foot of General Jackson."

In 1833, Mr. Clay introduced the Com- promise Bill, and saved the country from the most fatal dissensions.

In 1835, he made his celebrated report upon that part of President Jackson's mes- sage which recommended that, in case pro- vision should not be made for the payment of the debt at the approaching session of the French Chambers, a law should be passed authorising reprisals upon French property. So admirable was this report, that the Senate unanimously adopted a reso- lution in accordance with its spirit. Its ef- fect upon the French Chambers, in neu- tralizing the harsh language of the Presi- dent, and hastening the execution of the Treaty was most auspicious.

On the 20th September, 1837, Mr Clay made his excellent speech in opposition to the Locofoco Sub-Treasury scheme, by which it was proposed to have one curren- cy for the Government and another for the People-a hard money Government and a paper money People. This anti-republican project was defeated in the teeth of the Executive recommendation ; but Locofoco- ism yet looks to the revival of the scheme. Mr Polk has distinctly avowed himself in favor of this self-same project.

Mr Clay addressed the Senate on every question of moment that claimed its atten- tion during the session of 1837-8; on the reception of petitions for the abolition of Slavery in the District of Columbia-the bill to restrain the issuing of small notes in .the District-the disturbances on the North- ern frontier, and the attack on the Caroline, an act which he denounced in the most un- measured terms-the bill to grant preemp- tion rights to settlers on the Public lands the bill to establish the Oregon Territory- in favor of the bill to prohibit the giving or accepting a challenge to fight a duel in the District of Columbia-against the bill pro- viding for the graduation and reduction of the price of the Public Lands-and on ma- ny other subjects of hardly inferior inte- rest

The Abolition question was agitated in the Senate during the last session of the 25th Congress. Mr. Clay had been urged by many of his friends to refrain from spea- king on the subject. It was represented to him as impolitic, superfluous, and likely to interfere with his Presidential prospects. Such arguments could have no: weight with him. " I would rather be right than be President," was his magnanimious reply.

When Mr. Calhoun introduced, in the session of 1835-6, his bill to give Postmas- ters and their Deputies a power of inspec- tion and espionage over the mails-the bill which was passed to its third reading by the casting vote of Martin Van Buren- met with the prompt and decided condem- nation of Mr. Clay. No man has more vig- ilantly protected the sacred Right of Peti- tion.

In December, 1839, the Whig Conven- tion at Harrisburg, nominated General Harrison as their candidate for the Presi- dency. It was believed that Mr. Clay was greatest good of the greatest number of the first choice of a great majority of the people, but circumstances, to which it is needless to refer, defeated his nomination. He acquiesced cordially and heartily in the decision of the Convention, and, in Con- gress and out of Congress, battled manful- ly and perseveringly for those great meas- ures for which the Whigs contended.

In March, 1842, he resigned his seat in the Senate. His farewell address produc- ed such an effect upon that body, that Mr. Preston, of South Carolina, rose and re- marked, that what had just taken place was an epoch in their legislative history; and, from the feeling which was evinced, he plainly saw that there was little disposi- tion to attend to business. He would there- fore move that the Senate adjourn. The motion was unanimously carried.

sonry, which contributed to his defeat .- But this time the coast is clear. The o- mens are propitious on all sides; and if the Whigs do but discharge their duty, Henry Clay will be elected by a majority far greater than that which repayed their ef- forts in 1840.

DANVERS WHIG.

DANVERS, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1844.

FOR PRESIDENT, Henry Clay, Of Kentucky.

FOR VICE PRESIDENT, Theodore Frelinghuysen, Of New Jersey.

FOR GOVERNOR, GEORGE N. BRIGGS, FOR LIEUT. GOVERNOR, JOHN REBD

For Representative to Congress, 2d district, DANIEL P. KING, OF DANVERS.

INTRODUCTORY.

We to-day publish the first number of undivided opposition shall not be extended the DANVERS WHIG. It will be what its by the admission of new Slave States into name purports it to be, a Whig paper, de- the Union. Upon this question as upon all others, the Whigs of all parts of the coun- try are firmly united. voted to the support of the great and con- servative principles of that party. What those principles are, hardly need be de- tailed here. They are identified with all the great interests of the Union. With a wise view to the glory and prosperity of the whole country, they are adapted to the interests and advancement of every indi- vidual composing it. While they advocate the adoption and support of those measures of general policy, which will be for the

The Democratic party, on the other hand, rely for success upon their opposi- tion to these measures, one and all; and the decision is soon to be made, whether under the administration of Polk and the Democratic party, our present tariff shall be sacrificed, and Texas with all her odi- ous features, be annexed to the Union; or Whig party, the labor of the country shall be protected, and " the Union as it is," prosper by the adoption of a settled and consistent policy. Let every voter look ject.

well to the issue, and see to it, that his vote tells on the side of liberty, industry, and the prosperity of the country.

H. B. STANTON.

This gentleman lectured before the Lib-

And in the contest with the so called Democratic party, the Whigs, regardless erty party at Upton's Hall on Thursday of the schemes and machinations of their evening. We regret that other engage- opposers, mature and steadily support those ments prevented our attendance, as he is measures, and that policy, which they con- probably a much wiser man than John Q. sider wise and beneficial; while on the oth- er hand, the Democratic party is character- ized not so much by its support of a regu- lar system of National policy and utility, as by its strong and uncompromising oppo- sition to each and every measure of the Whig party.

Adams, C. M. Clay, Burchard, Hussey, and other real friends of humanity who are ready and willing to throw a ballot to pre- vent the extension of the great evil of slav- ery. Mr. S. has long been known as one whose sympathies have been enlisted in fa- vor of our opponents in politics and he could not more effectually serve the Dem-

them in season to save thomselves from the merican industry, demand a discriminating ed in electing Polk, extending Slavery, tariff, not to give unjust preference to any strengthening the South and destroying the Tariff. department of labor; but regarding the de- pendence of one branch upon another, their connection, and the necessity of preserv- WHIGS! ORGANIZE! ORGANIZE! ing and supporting all, to equitably pro- tect the weaker branches. They hold this to be a cardinal principle. That a discrim- inating tariff is not only beneficial in aid- ing those departments of labor which need it, but necessary as a defence against the protection which other nations afford to their produce and manufactures. That it is important to encourage industry of all kinds. That the free labor of the United States shall not be made to compete with the pauper labor of Great Britain and France. That in all parts of this glorious Union the laborers of all classes may re- ceive an ample remuneration for their toil. This the Whig party consider to be of the greatest importance to the interests of the people, and the prosperity of the country.

What the Whig party need more than anything else is a complete and thorough or- ganization. It was by this alone that the great victory of 1840 was achieved. The whigs are firmly united upon all the great principles of the party, and in support of their glorious champion Henry Clay. But what they need is to have all their strength brought out,-to have such an organization in every town, that the vote of every Whig may be secured, and this can only be done by organization in the separate school dis- tricts. Let there be some few active indi- viduals to each district, who will take it up- on themselves as a duty, to see that every Whig in his vicinity is brought out to the polls, and more will be effectually done, than can possibly be in any other way .- This can be emphatically seen from the re- sult of the late election in Maine. The fol- lowing is an extract from the circular of the Whig Central committee of that state. It is replete with sound truth, and should be carefully heeded by the Whigs of every part of the country, in their preparation for the coming election.

Since the Election we are satisfied tha we had not a thorough, perfect and effec- tive detailed organization. We had Com -. mittees enough appointed, but our efforts and our zeal were expended too much in public gatherings and Club room discus- sions. We needed more of the school-dis- trict organization, and that accurate and effective arrangement, by which every in- dividual in every neighborhood is brought out to the polls. We are satisfied that nothing short of this kind of organization, under the charge of active, discreet and persevering men, will secure a full vote of the Whig party anywhere. We have re- lied too much upon public gatherings and able arguments. The Whigs have been there in great numbers, but out opponents have taken great pains, and generally with success, to keep their party away from Whig meetings.

TEXAS AND THE WHIGS OF THE SOUTH.

We receive at least One Hundred Whig Journals printed in the Southern States .- Of these not one advocates the Annexation of Texas to this Country on the terms of Ty- ler's Treaty, nor Immediate Annexation at all .- N. Y. Tribune.

which the Democratic papers at the North are filled, in regard to the stand the South- ern Whigs take upon this detestible pro-

THE COMING ELECTION.

Our adversaries are organizing their troops for a desperate struggle. Their on- ly hope is in union, and concentrated ac- tion. They go for the party, reckless of persons or principles. When this is so, there is no hope of turning them from the error of their ways. To balance this, we must be up and doing. It is not enough to have Mass Meetings, and speeches from great characters ;- but we want more mi- nute operations. We want every individ- ual voter seen, and aroused to the impor- tance of the coming contest. We want them to give assurance that they will be present at the ballot-box, and deposite their vote, if life and health permits. We want one or more in each School District, to take the name and character of each vo- ter in the District, and then to take care

In May, 1844. Mr. Clay was unanimous- ly, and without consultation, nominated by the Whig Convention of Baltimore for the Presidency of the United States. It was less a nomination than an echo of the unan- imous voice of the people. He has been But there has probably never been an twice before, and twice only, a candidate, lection when the issues between the two ocratic party than by persuading conscien- but never under circumstances so full of cious whigs to vote the third ticket. We all the assurances of success. In 1824, he parties have been more plainly and distinct- failed of being elected, in company with ly defined, than they are at the present hope they will see the snare laid open for

Next to this they contend that the regulation of the currency, that at all times, and under all circumstances, we may have a circulating medium which shall be good and current in every portion of the country, will be of benefit to the people. They also maintain that the proceeds from the sales of the public lands shall, of right, be distributed among the different States; And last, though not least, the Whig party is entirely and uncompromisingly opposed to the enlargement of the Union by the ad- mission of Texas. Aside from the fact of our not needing an accession of territory, the Whig party solemnly and emphatically protest against any measure which shall tend to the prolongation or extension of Slavery. They regard it as the greatest curse entailed upon the country, and one which with their consent, and without their

The above is a complete refutation of under the auspices of HENRY CLAY and the the miserable prevarication of truth with

this family of States, they have a just refer- ence to the peculiar interests of the differ- ent portions, when it can be had without detriment to the remainder. They are principles which should recommend them- selves to every lover of his country, to ev- ery wise and considerate freeman.

that every true voter is on hand with his vote in season. A vote is of more value the National Intelligencer, explaining the at the meeting in November, than at twen- misrepresentations of his opinions in rela- ty ordinary meetings in town affairs. Let tion to the annexation of Texas, etc, came no trifling cause prevent any true whig from discharging with good fidelity his most sacred duty to God aud his Country, that of voting for HENRY CLAY on the 2d Monday of November next.

to hand too late to be published in this number, but shall appear in the next. We rejoice that he has made this matter so clear, that no one but the most perverse can misunderstand him. We are also pleased, that he will not submit to be cate- Majesty appeared to listen with gracious satisfaction.

PROTECTION TO FARMERS.

There is no class in the community who are more directly interested in the preser- vation of the present tariff than the Farm- ers. By the protection it gives to manu- factures, the number of consuming labor- ers is infinitely increased, and thus a mar- ket is opened for their produce. If we were to become exclusively an agricultural peo- ple-if all the labor now employed in the various mechanical arts should be turned to farming,-it is very evident that so much being added to the producing industry of the country, the prices of all agricultural labor, and the products of that labor, would be proportionably low. Besides, we can have no foreign market; in addition to the cost of exporting, the markets of all other nations are shut against the admission of foreign produce, except at ruinously low prices.

Thus, instead of finding as the farmers now do, a good home market for all their produce, the demand would be entirely cut off; from the very fact that all produce their own supples. But in addition to the benefit of a home market, that market is un- der the present tariff secured to them. In truth, there is no class better protected from foreign competition. The following is a table of the duties upon the leading ar- ticles of agriculture, by the tariff of 1842. Cotton, equal to 30 per cent. ad valorem. Wool,

Beef,

Pork,

Bacon,

Lard,

Cheese,

180

Butter, 51

Potatoes,

Flour,

Wheat,

Oats,

Hemp, 30

On,these thirteen articles, which com- prise the great staples of agriculture, there is an average duty of 50 per cent. How false, therefore, is the charge, that the Tariff does not protect the Farmer.

ESSEX AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The Annual Cattle Show of the Essex Agricultural Society was held at Ipswich, on Wednesday, the 25th of September .- The Address by John W. Proctor, is spo- ken of as very able, and embodying a great deal of very useful information. Mr. Proc- tor has been Secretary for many years, and

THE FEES OF HER MAJESTY'S ACCOUCH- EURS. The fee presented to Dr. Locock, first physician accoucheur to the Queen, taken a deep interest in the agricultural is, it is understood, upon the birth of a roy- affairs of the county.

The Report on Swine, by F. Poole needs no recommendation to those who read the one of last year. It is capital,

This large edifice has come into the hands of Gen. Tapley, commander of the Beef Brigade and he is now moving it by instalments to Marblehead. The General has a good assortment of meeting houses on hand, which he will engage to deliver at

FP Mr. Clay's letter to the Editors of his Royal Highness kicked lustily when the Archbishop applied the water, and the Lady Dowager Lyttleton was obliged to restrain the royal legs, when all other soothing means of quieting the baby were found insufficient. The outcries of the Royal Infant were loud and incessant, and gave rise to many encomiums on the sweet- ness of the tones of his voice,to which Her

FIRE! FIRE !! FIRE !!! FIRE !!!! The Subscribers offer for sale at their Stove and Tin Ware Manufactory, [Opposite South Church, Central street, Danvers, As gond an assortment of Shop, Parlor, & Gook- ing STOVES, as can be found in Boston :-- Hathaway's Improved Cooking Stove, Douglas' Patent do do for Wood or Coal, Hutchinson's Air Tight Stoves,

Column and Pyramid Stoves, etc. etc. etc. *** All kinds of FUNNEL made at short notice, on reasonable terms. TIN WARE ofall kinds constant- ly on hand and made to order. Please call and exam- ine before purchasing elsewhere.

Danvers, oct 5. 2m* LORD & WILEY.

SINGING SCHOOL

MR. WM. R. HUBBARD,

Being desirous of forming an opin- ion of the probabilities of the ensuing Pres- idential Election, I compared their latest expressed opinions as follows, viz :-

States. Whig. Loco. Uncertain.

Maine, Massachusetts, Vermont,

New Hampshire,

Connecticut,

Rhode Island,

New York 36

New Jersey,

Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland,

Virginia,

Ohio,

Kentucky,

Tennessee,

13 6

Louisiana, South Carolina,

Missouri,

Alabama,

Mississippi, Arkansas,

Illinois,

Michigan,

Total, 133 63

The whole number of Electoral Voters, is 275. Necessary to a choice, 138 .-

might as well throw his child into a den of No. 3 Allen's Building, ::::: South Dancers. tigers, aad say he left the consequences to

EDWARD STIMPSON,

AUCTIONEER, Aug 28 DANVERS, NEW+MILLS. tf 1 SAVE YOUR POSTAGE ! HALE & CO.'S INDEPENDENT LETTER MAIL OFFICE. >Letters forwarded to all parts of the Union, from this town, by

J. SHED, AGENT, Nearly opposite the Monument. N. B. Postage 63 cents. Mail closes at 12 o'clock, M. Danvers, September, 4th, 1844. tf 2

NEW STORE.

The Subscriber would respectfully inform the citizens of Danvers and vicinity, that he has opened a BOOT and SHOE STORE at No. I Allen's Building, where may be found a good assortment of Ladies', Gentle-

Dansers, Aug 28 tf DANIEL MANNING.

DRUGS & MEDICINES.

A good assortment constantly on hand and for sale at the lowest prices. By J. SHED. AGENT NEARLY OPPOSITE THE MONUMENT. Thomsonian Medicines-Brandreth's, Indian Veg- etable, Beckwith's, Lee's, Dean's, Parr's, and other Pills -- Sherman's. Brown's, and Fale's Worm Lozen- ges, for sale as above .: tf 2 Danvers, Sept 4

BOOTAND SHOESTORE. E. MEACOM,

Respectfully informs the inhabitants of Danvers, that he has now on hand, at his Store, (Oshorne's building, nearly opposite the Monument.) a good as- sortment of BOOT'S and SHOES.

All kinds of Boots and Shoes made to order, and warranted to fit. Repairing done at short notice, in the neatest manner. Ladies' Shoes, every style, constantly for sale. Danvers, Aug 28

J. A. ROBINSON, DENTIST,

No. 49 WASHINGTON STREET, SALEM, Salem, Ang 28 . (Opposite City Hall.) tri FALL & WINTER FASHIONS, FOR 1844 & '45 Just received by the subscriber, who is

in the Winter style. All Coats are made by himself.

N. B. Wanted, 3 good, steady girls, to learn the trade. M. TELYEA.

Danvers, Oct. 2. tf 6

WILLIAM ARCHER, JR., DEALER IN

WATCHES, JEWELRY AND SPECTACLES,

No. 222 Essex St. Salem.

Clocks, Watches and Music boxes care-

Salem, Sept, 25, 1844.

The christening of the young Prince took place ou the 6th ult., with great re- any place required by the purchasers. We joicing in presence ef the Royal Family, understand that the report, that he has great officers of State, and Foreign Minis- Deceive not even your enemies, if you contracted to remove the Boston State ters. The infant was baptized by the name have any; but let your course be honora- fully repaired and warranted. House to Worcester is without foundation. of " Alfred Ernest Albert." It is said that ble to all.

GLORIOUS NEWS FROM Delaware !

Delaware has done nobly. At the pri- mary elections held on Wednesday for In- spectors, the Whigs swept everything in the State, by a large majority, so far as

WHIG MEETING.

Danvers at Upton's Hall, on Friday eve- ning next, at 7 o'clock, to choose Dele_ gates to attend the Convention for the nom- ination of State Senators, to he held at Ip- swich on Tuesday the 15th inst.

197.

Kent county gives a Whig majority of 160.

Sussex as far as heard from, 78 Whig majority.

These are the only counties in the State. Total Whig majority as far as heard from, 330. Well done little Delaware!

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Danvers Eagle & Whig Newspapers, 1844-1845, Part 70

Author: Samuel T. Damon (Danvers Eagle) / Danvers Whig publisher unknown. Publication date: Publisher: Number of Pages: 139

Author: Samuel T. Damon (Danvers Eagle) / Danvers Whig publisher unknown.
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Number of Pages: 139