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Acter, to wairnnt the deciarafibn that t was a negotiator; and I feel assured, that nothing but the devoted zeal of Ma jor Eaton, to the cause of General Jackson, could hnve tempted him, in the face of an intelligent peopK to use the language he has used. Mr. Buchanan indignantly set aside the imputation, attempted to be cast upon him by Gener

al Jackson, of having m; de a proposition or propositions to him, in the name of Mr.

Clay, or Mr. Clay's friends, and declares, in express terms", that he always acted,

and represented himself as acting, on his own personal responsibility, and was solely moved by a zealous and anxious desire to manifest his friendship for gen.

Jactaon, by assisting to elevate him to the Presidential chair. After such a

declaration nothing but infatuation, and

a determination, so far as in him lay, to ustain gen. Jackson could have tempted major Eaton so far to have forgotten what was due to his own character, as to hazard an assertion in support of which there was not a tittle of evidence. All

that appears, from the shewing of

jlr. Buchanan and IVIr. sacks, so far as I vras concerned, is, that in common with these gentlemen, I expressed myself exceedingly anxious for the election of general Jackson, and on my. own personal responsibility, said and did, all I could to promote it. v I was absent from the seat of Govern

ment on Saturday toe 22i of January,

the time at which Major Eaton says it ws reported a meeting of Mr. Clay and Jlis friends took place; and, at the time of the conversation which Mr. Buchanan

had with Mijor Eaton, I had left Washington and was absent for more than two weeks, if I had been acting as the au

thor and friend, or agent, of Mr. Clav, it

would have been indispensaole that I

should have remained on the spot where my services might have been useful.

t requnt intercourse would have been

absolutely necessary, to , comoiuaicate

what was said and done, and contempla ted to be done.

If M jot E aton be credited, he would wholly disprove the statement of Mr.

Buchanan, who avers that he acted solely on his own authority in the conversation held between him and General J-ack-on, and that it was not me, but his friend in Pennsylvania, whose letter determined him to hold such a conversation. Mr. Buchanan's dates do nof agree with those of Major Eaton; who labors in most things to agree with Mr. Buchanan. The only conversation which Mr. Buchanan held with General Jackson on the Presidential election, was before the 2d of Janu-

remarks, save only those which! have same time, he was reecivrng the salary drnfial Election, viewing themselves as

thought indispensable to my own justih -jot a new and honorable appointment as

cation, and as bearing directly on the uovernor ot v londa.

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December, 1824; according to Major

.baton s shewing, Mr. Buchanan could not have called on General Jackson, until ifter his conversation with him, which took place about the 18th or 19th of January,. There appears some strange discrepancy in parts of the statements of Mr. Buchanan, Mr. Isacks,and Major Eaton,

which are perfectly irreconcilable wih the letter of General Jackson. Mr.

tatement of the gentlemen, whose over!

zeat has induced them to break into the

sanctuary of private friendship, for polit

ical purposes. PHILIP S. MARKLEY. Philadelphia, Oct. 30, 1 827. FROM THE RICHMOND WHIG. TO THE PEOPLE OF VIRGINIA. No. III. In the comparison, or rather in the contrast attempted between Adams and

Jackson, for the purpose of ascertaining

their respective qualifications for the Presidency, I purposely avoided referring either to the merit of the General ,for his military success, or to the demerit attributed to Mr. Adams in the manner of his obtaining the Presidency, intending to make these points the subject of

distinct and separate review. The signal succe3s of Jackson at New Orleans, merited and received the ap

plriuse of the nation, and no man more cheerfully joined in according it to him than myself. It terminated the incidents of the war in a manner the most glorious

for the country, and did much to blot out

the stains of our previous di-asters. I

rejoiced at the moment,-in the honor a-

wardod him by the representatives of the

people as well a by the people them

selves. Nor will I lisguise that although

I could but deeply regret the breaches

he had made upon the Constitution, yet

I approved the indulgent silence with which they were treated. I should have

been more gratified could they have been blotted out forever from our recollection.

It is most cheerfully confessed, that-for

this victory, Jackson had claims on a-nation's gratitude, and so had his brave companions in arms. While we readily award to the commanding General the greater share of praise, it would be in

justice to make him the exclusive object

ol our gratitude. Many a brave and patriotic hero must have been with him, whose arm and whose intelligence aided in the achievement, and who have therefore equal claims on our best feelings. But the victory of New-Orleans was not

the only victory achieved during the

war.

territory bloody battles were fought and

signal successes gained, indicating equal

These evidences of a nation's grati

tude, were cheerfully awarded to him.

And yet, it has been gravely asserted, that he retired from office immediately after the war, and like Cincinnati, converted his sword into a ploughshare thus leavingittobe inferred, that, though he still held his commission, he received no pay! while the official accounts communicated to Congress show, that, during his re t iremcnU he received nearly fifty thousand dollars! The fact is adverted to now, only for the sake of truth, and to disabuse the puhlic mind from the miserable attempts to liken Gen. Jackson's retirement from thearme to that of Washington, which has been so unblushingly urged as a reaMin for electing Gen. Jackson, as you did

Washington, to the Presidency. J will

citizens ot a Kepuhlican government,

where the People are acknowledged to be the sovereigns, they do think that they have some grounds for complaint, and that their rights have been infringed. It then becomes a subject in which we fee! a deep interest,a subject of great

magnitude, which one of the two Candid-

PrOrrrthe JVezc Orleans Argrs The following is an extract of a lette addressed to the editor of the Argus, containing a statement of the late bloody affair, near Natchez, by a party from Alexandria, via Rapide: CONCORDIA, Sept. 24, 1827.

.Dear Sir,

I was invited by Dr. Maddox, not

ate3 now spoken of for the presidency llong since, to an interview without the has the strongest holds on the affections jKmiis Gf the State. I met him at Natof the people, and which one of them will jch( z, on the 17th inst. and on the 18th X give the most universal satisfaction, and Was challenged by him; I appointed the; tend to harmonize and unite the discord 1 19th for the day, and the first sand beach ant interests. In Gen. Jackson's capa;above Natchez, on the Mississippi side,

city we cannot distrust; no man in ourjior the place otour meeting. We metf country has atlorded stronger demon-jexc hanged two shots without effect, and

strations of intelligence and states-man

like conceptions on all subjects that have

made friends. Myself and my friend,

Major M Whorter, and m surgr-on, Dr.

come before him. Strength of mind and Cuney, were invited by Dr. Maddox

ready decision have marked his conduct and his friend, Col. Crane, and surgeon, in every station in which he has been Dr. Denny, to the woods, where his 1 T a '1 I l 1 4 L. r 1 .

piacea. in miegruy anu iHiems. we "-jjnends wno were excluded irom the

not pursue this branch of the subject fur- jlieve him to have no superiors. In point jfield, were stationed to take some rether, but content myself with observing, of services performed and privations and freshment; when ahout half wa we that though it were revealed from hea-jdangers encountered for his country's were met bv my friends, Gen. Cuney, ven, that we had nothing to apprehend jsnke, we hold him unequal and superior Mr. James Bowie, and my brother, who

from Jackson's election save the influ-ito all. r mm his standing tree and un-Jjad accompanied me from Red River

charged from any ol the intrigues ot the

ence of the example, that alone would be

productive of the most pernicious conse- day, he will, if elected, be able to call to

quence. it would indicate to tne reck-inis aia me uesi uupms 01 me. iiuuun.

and who were also excluded from the field, and had taken their station in the

woods, about two hundred ards from the

less aspirant, destitute of every other; Although he be a man of home, and fid. Gen. Cuney, on meeting us, in

qualification, that the road to promotion j without those polished refinements ao was to be opened by his sword. Let this quired at a foreign court, yet we believe principle be once established, and howjthat a good soldier can readily make a long think you should we remain at good Statesman; that the pilot who can peace? iguide the ship in safety through perilous

The balance of this number is una-;torms maT wc be confided in when the voidably deferred Until next week. jjempests have ceased. our committee

so manv important services, or filled so many dMtnguished stations, both in civil

I'm County, held at the court house, iu ana mimary ine, wim gr. aier .pia

the town ofBrookville, (pursuant to 1,0- QI ,n a'narg- 01 every uui, win tice eriven)on Saturday the 17ih October lvith such devoted hdehty to his country

1827, Robert John Esq. was called to as. Anurw m K9U "

From the Brookvillc Repository. At a meeting of the citizens of Frank-

he chair, and William R. Morris Eq.

appointed Secretary. The chairman af

ter calling the house to order, stated the

object of the meeting; whereupon on mo-

1011 the following resolutions were uuani-

t

inouslv adopted.

Resolved, That the decided support,

given ov th present a ami nisi ration to the American System, is worthy of the approbation of this state, arid should command the most unqualified co-operation

In other important portions of our jof all who are devoted to the permanen-

cy and gl ry of the Republic. Resolved. That the friends of the Ad-

chivalry, skill and patriotism. Niagara, ministration, in this C ounty, be request-

Erie, Plattsburgh, are alike the theatres

ot our glory in arms. The ocean presents no less distinguished proofs of the

heroic enterprise. The heroes who di

ary, 1825, or shortly after the 30fii oflrected these different conflicts are equal

ly with General Jackson, entitled to our

gratitude. But how shall it be rrmni

ed to meet on Thursdav, the 29ih dav

of this month, at this place, ?t the hour of 12 o'clock, A. M. to adop uch measures as may be deemed necessary to promote the success of that policv, which is characteristic of the present Administration, and identified with the great inter-

i'.tAi u.. . : . n i5:j..i n .. T -t

it -icu 1 uy miiKing mem 111 t i tsiueiu deats or the U 'lon. I it just thai the whole of our favors) Resolved, That the Hon. Miles C. Egshould be lavished on one? Who now ipr,.st0(,, G. n. John T. M Ki?ne), and talks of any other battle, or any other. Robert John Eq., be a committee to

hero, than those of New-Orleans? Have all others been forgotten? Have the

prepare r solutions, and an address, to be presented to the meeting on the 29th

names of Brown, Scott, Hull, Bain-jin!.

bridge, been presented to you for thel Resolved, That the nroceedinjfi of this

'P.esidency? No. They are all con-'M-rli.g, be published in the franklin

Isacks thinks that his conversation withlsigned to ablivion, that the glory of Jack-iRpp,?it.,rv.

Mr. Buchanan may have been one orison may shine with brighter lustre. And

two weks later than Mr. Buchatmn

yet they fought as valiantly, are at least

ttates it .to have been; but he seemsas competent as the Hero of Orleans, and quite willing to give up his own recollec- their moral characters are uoexeeption-

tion for accommodation's sake, and to

able. But who ever thought of confer-

take the time stated by Mr. Buchanan,! ring the hignest civil office on a military

and agrees that it shall be fixed on the 30th of December. I cannot pretend to say when Mr. Buchanan called on General Jackson, as he never communicated to me whom Major Eaton represents as "the negotiator," any conversation between him and General Jackson. I do not recollect that

Mr. Buchanan and myself had any con

man, because of his fitness for command.

or his success in battle? It is urged indeed by some of the over zealous partisans of Jackson, that a man who is great in the field, must be great in the cabinet. If there is truth in this proposition the converse of it must be equally true, and a great man in the cabinet" must be a great man in the field. But what figure

versation, from the 30th of December, do you think Mr. Adams would make at

until after mv return to Washington, on the head of an army? Surely not a more the. 30th of January, from Norristown, ridiculous one than Gen. Jackson in the that is for the whole month, almost im-i Cabinet. Both would be "cut of their mediately preceding the election; diTiiztelemcnt f and nothir.g lxit blind partialithe greater part of which time, I was;ty could place either of them in so false

more than a hunarea miles Irom the a Doition. Aeain it is said" nnr first

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W.u-reupon, on motion the meeting

adjourned. ROBERT JOHN, Chairman. Wm. R. Morr.s, Secy. Nov. 17th, 1327.

From the Qiarlestown Advocate. INDIANA CONVENTION! Clark Countt Meeting.

Pursuant to previous arrangements, a

mittee are of opinion that his cluims

upon the American People are second to none who have lived, only,-to those of the great and illustrious Washington, and that his elevation to the Presidential Chair, will give more general sati?.faction to the naiion, than would the election of any other citizen of the country. Can we refuse to elect a man, the fast of the immortal band of Patriots of

"limes that tried men's souls," that this

great and virtuous People can ever have

the opportunity of exalting to the honor

able station of the chief magist racy ? Can

we refuse to this living veteran, the last great debt of Gratitude, this nation can

ever bestow on revolutionary Sacrifices?

Resolved, That we profess ourselves

to be Republican?, and as such, that we deem it our duty to use every honorable efYort and measure necessary to the furtherance of the just claims and pretension's of Gen. Andrew Jackson to the presidency of the Uited States. Resolved, That this meeting consider it essential that a Convention of the friends of General Jackson assemble at Indianapolis on the 8th day of January next, for the purpose of nominating a Jacksonian Electoral Ticket, and for other purposes, and that it is especially recommended that meetings be held in each and every count) in this State,- as soon as possible and that delegates be appointed to act in concert at said con-

quired of me how the affair had been

settled; I told him that Dr. Maddox and myself had exchanged two shots and made friends. He then turned to Col. Crane, who was near me and observed to him that there was a difference between them, and that they had better return to the ground ai d settle it as Dr. Maddox and myself had done. Dr. Cuney and m -elf interposed, and stated to the Genera that that was not the time nor place foi the adjustment of their difference, the General immediately acquiesced, and his brother had turned to leave him, when Crane, without replying to General Cuney, or saying one word fired a pistol at him, which he carried in his hand, but without effect. I then stepped back one or two paces w hen Crane drew from his belt another pistol, fired it at and wounded Gen. Cuney, in the thigh, he expired in about fifteen minutes. As Crane presented his second pistol Gen. Cuney placed his hand on the breach of his, but did not

draw until he had received Crane's se cond fire, and as he was falling. Gen. Cuney did not fire a pistol on the ground In addition to the above Twill state, on the authority of Dr. Hunt, of Natchez that Crane had said to his friends in Natchez, that if Gen. Coney made his appearance on the ground, he, Crane, would kill him and that, at all events, he intended to kill him the first opportu nity and well has he kept his promise. Dr. v Denny has since informed that Crane had made the same declaration previous to his leaving home. Dr. Hunt

called at Dr. Cuney's quarters the evening previous to the meeting, with the view of communicating Crane's intention but unfortunately Dr. C. was not at his lodgings, or otherwise this premeditated murder would have been prevented.

Your obedient servant, SAM'L L. WELLS.

Further particulars relative to this affair, furnished us: Mr. Bowie, upon seeing Gen. Cuney fall, drew his n?tr.: Crane after shoot-

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vention, whereby a perfect understanding may exist, and the whole force of

iue menus 01 me people s tavounte 8iana Gen. Cune, drew a third pistol; united Mndmvincible,and the vote of In- Bowie and himself exchanged shots sidiana be given to him who has "filled the multaneoulv, but without :ff-ct: Crane measure of his country's honor." fled. B this time Maj. Wright and the Resolved Thai we will forthwith pro- two FMaru hards, from Re.t RivPr. rnm

meenng 01 ine mends ot ucn. ndre:w . ceeu to elect two delegates to repiesent runnir e dnwn from the woods with drawn

Jackson, was" noiden in the LOurt t(iue in Charlestown, on Saturday the 10th instant. After order was called, the

meeting proceeded to business, when

mis county in tne aforesaid convention,; rUtn!P, when Wright stopped, took aim of such qualified persons as are knowniat Bowie, fired and missed him ; he then to be Irieudly to the election of GeneraljaaVHno d (hrpe or four nares jrpw an. Andrew Jackson, whose duty it shall be other nistol presented at Rnwip. who oh.

Maj. John M. L F3ION, was elected Chair! to confer with other delegates from otherjgprye (Q him that he was unarmed but

inai., a o sa.mull starkweather ana A.oumies severally cnosen iorine purpose .that if he was a man to shoot. Maior

,,CiC.""l,,r a,I1,cu' iM'Whorter who was near Bowie, placed

ijcm'uhjii, non. jorrN miilek, ana

tcene of action, the seat of government. To undertake to detail the numrous conversations held, pending the Presidentialfelection, by the friends of all the candidates in which I was a party, or which I heard, ia not my purpose- Indeed, no consideration would tempt me to divulge private conversation, especially if the object was to injure a friend, or even a political enemy. It may, how-, ever, be proper to statethat in none of

the conversations, of which I have any , knowledge, was there any thing said which had the slightest tendency to fix, or trace either corruptio not bargain to Mr. Adams, to General Jackson, to Mr. Cr.iivford, or to Mr. Clay. Air that I was able to discover, among the friend of the respective candidates, was a fair and honorable anxiety and zeal to promote the election of their favorite candidate. I close this communication, which has

been extorted rom me, in vindication of!

mysplf, and in justice to those, who,

tnrough me, have been assailed, and charged with. having participated in a Corrupt transaction. It has. been to me a most unpleasant duty, one which J' sin

cerely wish I could have been spared,hut

F. Morrisom, Secretaries.

On motion. A committee wan ap pointed to prepare a preamble and resolutions suitable to the occasion where-

President had been a successful GeneralJuP0fS Gen. John Carr, Samuel Prather

and my country. I have endeavored t avoid offensive expressions, acd perscngj

and Jackson is a second Washington. I

am free to admit, my fellow-citiznsTthat I cannot dispassionately advert to this flagrant and impious outrage committed on the memory of Washington, by the sycophantic followers of Jackson. It cannot be necessary, with you to draw the contrast. It would be blasphemy against the Father of his country, and an insult to your understanding?, to point out wherein they differ. Tour heart and your head will sustain me in this declaration, and no matter what your wishes may be in regard to the pending election, you will frown indignantly on the rene-

gado from virtue and patriotism, who

and Col. Lemuel Ford, were made that

committee; and after retiring for a short time, returned and submitted the follow

ing, which were unanimously adopted. PREAMBLE.

Mr. President : Your Committee have

A. F. MoRRfsos, were unanimously elected Delegates. , On motion, j Resolved, That a committee of correspondence and vigilance, consisting of

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luunccu lucuiueit ue riuuuuneu uu

the following gentlemen were according y elected, vr?:

Jacob Fouts, Fli Rohertson, Samuel i

hat-tily performed the duties assigned ;Carr, John Prather, Esq., Captain Sam-jrut hhndown; observing which, Wright

them. Your committee view it nne-i;,ei aiKweatner, apiain jonn ttoe,. wheeled, when he and Alfred Blanchard cessary to give in detail the many rea .Thomas M'Kinley, William D. Beach;' drew their sword canes, ru?hed on and

an arm in his hand they both fired r Wright one or two seconds first, and both with effect. Mr. Bowie was shot through the breast, Wright was struclc in his side, but the ball did not enter. Wright then fled, Bowie drew a knifes and pursued him, and when within abou,r ten feet of him, he received a simultaneous fire from the two Blanchard?, on of the balls took effect in his thigh and

sons which they might assign for sup- Jhn Gibson, Athonasens Wathen, Gen. porlif g General Jackson for the Presi- hn Carr, Andrew Bower, Nicholas

dency, but w ill otTer a few of tUr most 1 "st, and CoJ. Lemuel tord.

prominent ones, which have occurred to

their minds at the moment. We view

commenced stabbing Bowie, who wag prostrate. Bowie scuffled for some seconds, until lie gained hi seat; he then reached up, caught Wright by the coat,

jdrew him down on to him,, and atone

dares to assert a resemblance. Generaljmands our most serious attention. Your Jackson was entitled to the gratitude ofjeommtttee view the present as one of the

most interesting periods in the hi-tory !

On motion,

Resolved, That a copy of these pro

the approaching Presidential FJection,irPedil,gs b signed by the Chairman and8fah dispatched him; Mr. M. Weils, who

had been attending on Gen. Cuney, after

he had fallen, observing Bowie's situa

of momentous magnitude, whic h de-l secretaries, and be published.

riesolved. I hat a committee ot f ublication be elected to consist of two per-

the nation. Has he not received it?

Congress voted him the thanks of the people: he was continued in command till the disbandment of the army in 1821, receiving his annual thousands, while at the same time he enjoyed the undisturbed retirement of the Hermitage undisturbed; with the exception of a few month' active military service in a peri

od ol six years. In common with everv other officer, he received the additional

1 thought I owed it to myself, my friendsJcompensation of three months' pay, gran

ted by Congrefs to those who like him

self; had been disbanded; while at the

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our n.fpunnc: ine punnr mind appears to be extremdy agitated; that unanimity of sentiment and action which formerly charactenz d our councils and leaders, has deserted our political temple, and the violent impulses of anar hy and distrust threats the most unpleasant consequences; local and sectional prejudices are inlisted, and the hostile forces are arraying their forces with increasing warmth. The People, the friends of Gml Jackson, when thev take a retrospective glance at the last Presi-

5ons, whose dutv it shall be to furnish

Messrs. Lingan and Dunkin with the proceedings of this meeting for publication, and request that the same be published, and Samuel Prather and A. F. Morrison were elected that committee. On motion, the meeting adjourned. JOHN M. LEMON, Chairman. Sam'l. Starkweather. ) A. F. Morrison, y Sec'rs. A meeting in Jefferson county, N. Y. has nominated Gov. Clinton for President.

tion,ran to his relief, fired at Blanchard but fortunately only wounded Blanchard, in the arm. The combat here ended. Crane had three pistols, Maj, Wright and the two Blanchards two each. The gentlemen from Natchez and its vicinity, who had accompanied them, and who were on the ground in the affray,, were armed some with one and others with two pistols. There was hha brought to the fidd a double barrelled Clin, and other arms were near at handIn all they numbered fifteen or twenty pistols and one shot gun the other parity had five pistols.