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THE COURIER.

Tcrrc-IIautc, Ind.

THURSO A V, FEBRUARY 5, 1835.

COLUMBIA TYPOGRAPHICAL. SOCIETY.

We always revert with pleasure to the associations of our earlier years, and to none with more real gratification than to that period when we arrived at manhood, and becamo a member of the Columbia Typographical Society. It is an Association of Practical Printers, established twenty years ago at Washington City, /or charitable and other purposes, not the least of which Is to protect themselves against the innovations which have been attempted on their rights by many of the Employing class in different sectious of the country. To accomplish this object alone the Columbia Typographical Society has done much, and, wc trutt, is deitined, by the force of iti example, to work greut good to the erafl throughout the whole Union. Its officers are elected annually, immediately after which its members, and the craft generally nt Washington, partake of a supper, to which numerous guests are always invited. Such we find to be {he case at the lute Celebration on the 3d of January. Among -thum we notice the names of Col. KINNARD, of Indianapolis F. O. SMITH, of Maine JOHN GALBRAITII, of Pa. (Members of Congress) und AUKS SHERIDAN KNOWLES, Esq. the well-known and admired dramatist besides many other gentleman heretofore couuected with the press. We attract a few of the toasts, and bkt tch of some of tbe spccches delivered on the occasiou:

By Ihe CuiiiiuiUce Our Cr*ft'« Represenfttioa in Con* gress.—Their appearance in the LegisUtiTe HalUot the Capitol, prove*, bejoud all coutroversy, that tnlelligcncc uuaenergy ]re§ido» over the Pre** of this couu-

Crjr. When the burst of enthusiastic feeling with which this toast was reeeived, had subsided, Mr. Smith, member of Congress from Maine, rose uud uddscssctl the Socicty as follows:

Mr. President and Gentlemen: The highly complimentary sentiment which has just been drauk with so much expression cordial unanimity, dvuiKuds a grateful acknowledgment iu behalf of those whom it embraci-s. 1 rise, gentlemen, at the suggestion of thut portion of them preset^, to oiler a sentiment in return 1 may be presuming too largely iipen your liberal feelings in offering the one thai occurred to we.— But if it be presumption, be assured that it is founded in sincere conviction, that liberalityoj feeling and principle is a leading characteristic of the great body of your profession. Gentlemen, it is a distinguishing tendency of every relationship Which a man can sustuin with the art of printing, to liberalise his feelings, to eulurgu his views, ami to improve his judgment of both men und measures—whether that relationship be as editor, as priuter, or only as "printer's devil." I will not uluiiu it as an original conviction, for nil observation confirms it, that go where you will, into whatever region of the earth you may, and under whatever form of government you may, and if there you find a Printout press iu operation, even though it be audcr a religious or political censorship, those who operate it will be found, at heart, liberal, enlightened and tolerant. It is a trnit of character that appertains to your profvssiou, I may say ^universally. It is familiar to you all, that the first great impulse to the late, tiudin some results,glorious revolution in France, emanated from the office of one of the daily journals of Paris. Editors aud priuters were the initiative lenders of that Revolution. It was in the printer's shop wbere the first resolution was drawn and adopted, denouueing Charles the X. as a tyrant, declaring his^execrable ordinances agaiurt the press and public liberty null and eoid, and summoning the people to resistance Its promulgation was tlie great signal for reiolutiou,and the downfall of the oppressor.

None are ignorant of the early impulses which were ul»o givuu lo our own Revolutionary struggle, by the same class of men. In fuct, whereever the cause of LISKRAI. RRI*OIRLE8 has fotiud an advocate of any order of men, that advocate bus ever found prompt and energetic support in the operators of the Press. It is iu view of this pervading feeling—this universal characteristic of •«the craft,that I offer,the response to your own complimentary sentiment—

The ly|K»gr«pUi"el tut! Corps of the United States. Rl*y»U their contentions be resolved into that of uul-doiag c»ch other in sustaining »h« c«u«e, and extending the principles, of civil and leliginu* freedom, against lug IM principles, OI civn «nu 11 political tyranny and cleric*! dogmatism.

Mr. Galbraitii, Member of Congress from Pennsylvania, row and said: Mr. President, and Gentlemen of the Society: I feel myself entirely unprepared to respond iu terms suitable lo the compliment your committee have thought proper to pay to tho»e members of the House of Representative* present, who are identified with your profession. It was altogether unexpected to me. lint I cannot,iu justice to your kindness, and those warm fweling* which 1 entertain, remain in total sileuce, without at least attempting, even in a crude aud iudigested form, to offer some acknowledgment for the honor coofcrrcd upon us, both»by your polite invitation to join with you here, and io tbe flattering ootice taken in the sentiment which has just been offered, ds so feelingly concurred iu by the Society. It has given a new stimulus to that pride— that deep rooted pride—which I have ever entertaiued, of belonging to that honorable and useful •wfostion, without which, it must be apparent to every candid historian, republican Governments could never have sprung into existence or, having, by some political revolution, been accidentally formed, could uo more have continued than vegetable and animal life could be sustained without the genial and invigorating influence o( tbesuu. ..

Allow me to express the deep gratification I feel in witnessing the mats of intelligence, liberality of scutimeot, and practical usefulness, embodied in our profession throughout this enlightened country, so fully, »o emphatically and faith fully represented and exemplified in the rcspecta ble assembly of the member* of the craft who compose your Society. furnishes a most flatiering and cheering assurance of tbe mass »f liberal principlesand tbe sUbility ot republican governments:

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his cordial participation in the feelings and senti ments inspired by the occasion. lie did not rise however, to addiess tbe company at length, for he wa* sure he could add nothing to the very appropriate remarks of the gentleman who had precrded him. Tbe sensibility awakened by tbe al lusion which the Society-had tendered, was cal culated to repress, on bis part, an effort to offtr an acknowledgment in terms suitable and respectful,in the presence of so large and intelligent an assemblage. As he. found himself destitute of copy, he said be could then only submit a very short composition:

The American Press: The impressions of the Colombia Typographical Society would afford the proof sheet by which its "condition." might b« improved.

The following sentiments were sent to the Society by tbe gentlemen whose names are prefix' ed, and who, from indisposition or previous en gagements, declined accepting invitations to be present at the festival:

By II. L. Pinckney. Esq. Member of Congress from S Carolina. The American Press: Free, but upt liccnti. ous. may its efforts always be directed to the promotion of public virtue and popular education, as the great pillars of Republican Government.

By Taylor Webster. Esq. Member of Congress from Ohio. The Typographical Art: The great iustrutment which has diffused general intelligence, ameliorated the condition, softened and polished the character, elevated the feelings, and expanded the intellect of civilised society.

By Levi Lincoln, Esq. Member of Congress fromMasi:husetU. The memory of Isaiah Thomas .Whose me is associated with tne eailiest imvrtssitms of a patriotic pi ess, devoted to the defence or American liberty lo whose intelligence science is indebted for the "History of Printing,'' and lo whoap liberality posteritywill owe a debt of gratitude, for the munificent endowment of an institution foi the preservation of tbe first forms of this invaluable art.

By James G. Brooks, Ksq., Editor of thePoitiand Adveitiser. The Press- It has done more to advance,and itcau do more to check the progress of libei(y and popular power than any other invention of man. In proportion to its importance, tnay its conductors feel their responsibility.

It being understood that the next toast to be given was one complimentary to one of the guests of the evening, (Mr. J. S. Knowles,)

Mr. SKATON rose and asked leave of the Chair, before tbe toast was given, to re'.ato an incident, wLicb, taken in connection with the place, and the distinguished guest who was to be tbe subject of the toast, might possess Some iuterest.— Six years ago, (said Mr. S.) in this Hall, and on tbe very spot where the geutlemrn beside me (Mr. Kiiowles,) now sits,there assembled for public exhibition, a class of seven fine youths,under tbeir instructor in Elocution, 2llr. Donald McLeod. Their exercises in dccltuiialion consisted of a dramatic dialogao, founded on incidents and oharactcrs from classic history and strongly inculcating the principles of national liberty

Every mind in the large and intelligent uuditory was struck with the remarkable "beauty of the composition and the admirable moral which it conveyed. The piece being new to myself, and 1 believe to almost all otliers of the audience, as soon as the exhibition had concluded I hastened to sat^fy myself of its origin. Who, I inquired of the instructor, is tbe author of the beautiful and patriotic production which you selected for this exhibition, aud which has given such universal pleasure to your auditory? The piece, said he, has never bee* iu print, and the author is a gentleman of whom I took lessons in Elocution when in Scotland last year. He gave me the name of gentleman, whose fame as.a Iramutist was just dawning into that brightness which has since become so effulgent. life gave me the name of JAMES SIIERIHAN KSOWI.ES. Little, Mr. President, did I then think that the time would ever come when the distinguished person, whose name was then announced would be seated by my side, on the very spot where his genius had given me, and to ail present, such unalloyed pleasure. You may imagine, sir, the feelings which an occurrence so unlookcd for and so gratifying is calculated to inspire. v, ^VV'cre 1 to obey the impulse of those feelings I would propose the health of the man whose genius has delighted the old and instructed the young in both hemispheres, who has, by his talents, restored the drama to the brilliuncy of its brightest days, while, by the chasteness of his pen, he has rescued it from the degradation of that coarseness which has almost invariably sullied it, and enabled the young, the fair, and the innocent, to enjoy the pleasures ol the stage, without fear and without a blush. But, sir, the toast which you are about to give will better speak tbe sentiments of the company, and I forbear.

The President then read from tbe Chair the following: By the Committee. James Sheridan Knowles: a true son of the Eniemlo I»le— '-His mind,

Expanded by the genius of the spot, Has jrown colossal Mr. KKOWLES then rose, amii^loud chcers, evidently deeply affected by the relation of the isicident contained in the remarks of Mr. Soaton. Ho said the company would please to accept his heartfelt thanks.for the manner in which they had been pleased to receive the toast just drank, and the remarks which had introduced it. Little did I think, Mr. President, (said Mr. Knowles) when I punned the short drama now introduced to your notice, (penned at tbe request of a dear aud value friend who then stood to me in the relation of pupil,) that I should ever stand on this spot, or, indeed, in this, your country ever since

I have been in which I have felt, not like a stranger, but like a citizen so cordial has been gripe of the hands extended to welcome

the me. Mr. Knowles then, in a vein of hnmor, rich and racy, addressed the Society for nearly half an hour. To attempt even an out'ine ef l.is remarks would do injustice lo them, and to the distinguished dramatist. Mr. Knowles concluded by saying, that be had been invited to an entertainment given that very evening by the Philadelphia Typographical Socicty, which his engagements in Washington made it necessary for him to deoline. He asked the Society to join him in a toast, and gave

Tkt Philadelphia Typographical Society. 11 1 An Undertaker.—Raven belonged to a benefit societj, more with an eye to his own benefit, by

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guage (as a wag in the town termed it) he had succeeded in making himself an object of mortal terror and aversion to a great portion of the inhabitants of Greystonc.

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THE HOLY CITF.

Mahont

22d October, 1834.J

Before our departure Irom Cairo, we revisitcdCheops,aod examined the Sphynx in its neighborhood. The monument, you are aware, represents the colossal bust, or rather the head and neck of a female, to which tradition attaches the body of a lion coitchanl but of this fact we have no satiifaclory evidence, and the truth lies so deeply buried in the sand, that conjecture must long continue to supply the place of it. This extraordinary relic is about sixty feet in height, somewhat dilapidated, and supposed to be coeval with the most ancient of the pyramids.

I regret exceedingly that we were unable to explore the interior of Cheops, as 1 understand it is sub-divided into numerous highly finished apartments, embellished wilh the richest variety of inarble. and some curious specimens of the rude sculpture of the times. Among the latter, the effigies of its royal ioundef, aud his architect, are the most conspicuous. "''After a hasty resurvey of the citadel, the cemetries, and the magnificent environs of the city, we embarked on the 4th of August for Alexandria, where we arrived in safety at the close of the fifth day, equally delighted with the noveily of our tour, and the generous hospitality of the high authorities of the empire* A repetition of vlaits of this nature cannot fail to impress the Pasha with the power and enterprise ef the United Slates, and finally promote the most amicable relations between the two countries.

On the 10th, we sailed from Alexandria for the coast qPfyria, and landed at Jafia, or Joppa, on the 13th cf August. This ancient city, once the principal seaport of Judea, dates its origin almost as far back as the erection of the Tower of Babel.— At all events, it is said to have been built but two or three centuries after the deluge. Under an efficient government, its harbor would be cleared of the accumulated sand, which renders it inaccessible by barter vessels and Jaffa might again become the active commercial emporium ol the upper Meditcranean.

As Jerusalem had been recently\:aptur--appeared ed and pillaged by the Bedouins, who are .i wandering indolent race, bound by no social or political ties, and ever ready for mischief, the Commodore deemed it prudent to procure the escort of a guard before we set out for the sucred capitol of ancient Judea. Mounted on horses and mules, we passed through a highly cultivated and fertile country, and reached Ilamah, the ancient Arimathea, at an early hour in the evening, where we lodged the first night. This town is pleasantly situated, on a gentle elevation, about twelve miles from the Holy City, and is only remarkable /or its ruins, and, as some writers say, the tomb of St. George, the patron saint of the English crusaders. In the morning, we took leave of our hoi) entertainers as the Latin Convent, and after a perilous and fatiguing ride over the summits, aud through the gorges of the mountains, we arrived under the lofy walls of Jerusalem, as the bright, full moon was wheeling over the surrounding hills. With as little delay as possible, the gales were thrown open to us,and otu numerous cavalcade was forthwith conducted to the Greek Convent.

Animated by an enthusiasm which the holy relics and the ground on which 1 stood were so eminently calculated to inspire, you may possibly conceive my emotions, but it is in vain for me to attempt lo impart Ihtm on paper. Not an object within the enlarged boundaries of the city, but calls up in the mind the memorable events of the Christian era, and invests the fallen "daughter of Zion," though now desolate and dark, wilh an interest far transcending ail the cities of the East.

Jerusalem is situated in a mountaneous region and rests on a sub-stratum of soft white free 6lone, but partially covered wilh red earth. It is supposed to have been founded by the hi^h priest Melchizedck, about 2000 years before the birth of Christ. He gave it the name of Salem, or Peace—a name ill assorted wilh its destiny. It has been the victim of a thousand sieges and revolutions,and her locks and barren hills are still red with Chrisnan blood. Its first couquerers, the Jebusites conferred upon it the name of Jerusalem, which it has ascertained ever since.

The original Temple was destroyed in the year of the world 3,513, or 500 years B. C., and about forty years after the crucifietion it was plundered and again overthrown by the Pagans. Although Constamine and his pious mother had rescued it from idolatry and desolation, tbe city has since passed through various calamities, and changes of government, and is finally humbled beneath the undisputed power of the Turk. The walls, which probably at an early period extended northward much beyond their present limits, now embrace on the east, west and south, many of the interesting objects of eacred history, which were formerly without them.

Immediately after ©tar morning meal we repaired to the church of the Holy Sepulchre, an immense structure, erected in the early part of the fourth century by Helena, mother of Constantine. 11 cover* the snmmit of Mount Calvary, and encloses, and sanctifies tbe places of the Saviour1! sufferings and degradation. The

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STREAM OF MINT TIDES AGAINST THE JTOKS OF TDK PEOPLE.

TERRE-1IAUTJE, INDIANA* THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 1835.

The following letter from a new correspondent for this paper, is, in our view, well worth reading. The description given by the writer of his visit to the Holy City, is well written and full of interest. "V U. S. ScHoosii SHARK,

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building has been more or less injured by lime and revolutions but is now in very good repair. Rich donations from Christian princcs and devotees every where embellish it but Ihe Turks have control over all here, and, until very recently, exacted a tribute from visitors and pilgrims to the Christian shrine. They however generally respect the motives that prompt to pilgrimages, and I must acknowledge, that, for Turks, they treated us with marked civility. §|1

Among other sects, twopr three Catholic Priests perform service in this church, which is opened at stated periods for the exercises of devotion, under the various religious rituals of its several possessors. Here the unbloody sacrifice of the mass is celebrated on the very spot, consecrated by the bloody sacrifice of which it is commemorative. You may well imagine that on entering this holy edificc, my feelings must have been powerfully effected. I was indeod overwhelmed with the awful sublimity of the jflncc. There at the entrance of the vestibule was the stone on which the dead body of Christ had been placed for annointment after the crucifiction. Here tbe place of the passion there the aperture in tbe rock in which the cross wa3 set, now enriched by a massive plate of silver, embossed with allegorical illustrations of his d^ath. Here we beheld where the rock was rent and there the Holy Sepulchre. This splendid Mausoleum stands in the centre of a rotunda, whose dome is crowned by a radiant cupala. It is superbly covered with damask hangings richly embroidered wilh gold. It faces the east, and immediately in front a small chapel has been erected to commemorate the spot where the angel is supposed to have appeared to the two Marys. In advance of this is Ihe vault where the Redeemer is said to have been temporarily interred. It is six feet square and eight feet high, entirely lined with marble, and hung with azure silk.—Flowers bedewed with rose water,, are strewed around the apartment, and over the slab where the body lay, are suspended forly or fifty ever-burning lamps, wrought of gold and silver of the finest workmanship. These i\re the gifts of distinguished individuals of the various sects of the Christian church.

In the aisle north of the sepulcure, is the place where Christ is supposed to have to the Magdalen, the tomb of Joseph of Arimathea, the place where he was tortured with the crown of thorns and the pillar to which he was bound, while being scourge^ in the Court of the Judgment Hull. Xhe mound on which the cross was planted, retains its original elevation, the surface having been snfficiently graded to admit of a smooth marble pavement.* It is eighteen feel above the level of the floor, and is approached by a flight of twenty-one steps over the alter in front, are thirteen lamps, which are constantly burning. While we were there, crowds of votaries, of different sects, thronged the various altars of the church, in the performance of their several devotions. In passing the via dolorsa towards the Mount of Olives, the Monks pointed out to us the Dungeon in which our Saviour had been imprisoned, and the Hall where Pilate presided in the Judgement Seat. The ruins of the house of the Roman Governor now constilutea portion of a Turkish Seraglio. From the top of the Mount of Olives, tha supposed place of the ascension, we had an extensive view of the Dead Sea, the river Jordan, and the country beyond. Immediately at our feet lay Jerusalem, the Garden of Getbsemane, the Sepulchre of

Ihe, Virgin Mary .the brook of Kedion, and the pools of Bethesda and Siloam, in the valley of Jehosaphat.The brook of Kedron and the pool of Bethesda ar® nearly dry but the pocl of Siloam affords abundance of excellent water, which supplies the city and the suburbs. Here, as in Grand Cairo, Alexandria, and ail Egypt, and Syria, water is carried in goat skins on the backs of porters, asses and in larger ekins on camels, which, when filled, resume the shape of the animals from which they mav have been taken. 1 he tomb of the Virgin is a magnificent vault, spacious and tastefully ornamented, and preserved with the utmost care. The garden of Gelhsemane is not only remark able for the agony of Christ and the treachery of Judas, but is al this day distinguished for eight lofty olive tree*, which, it is said, were flourishing at the birth of our Saviour: the fathers have a record of their existence, A. D. eight hundred, and some of them believe they were living at the period of the advent.

A splendid Mosque now occupies the site of the Temple. No christian foot canenter there in safety. The rash intruder must either resign his life, or adjure his religion.

A short distince on the right of the Mount of Olives, is a smaller eminence, where it is supposed the Angel addressed the Apostles. A small chapel is erectet on the summit On the south side of the city is a deep valley or ravine, called Hinnin, or Hinoom—probably the valley of the son Hinnom, spoken of in Holy Writ where the offal of the town was cast and consumed by a constant fire: hence, in tbe opinion of many, the derivation of tbe word

Hell.

The Olive tree every where abounds in this country: among the rocks and on tbe sides of the Mount of Olives, tbey flourish luxuriantly. The valley of Jehosapbat is covered with tbem, and tbey add to the solemn seclusion of the tombs of Jehosaphat, Absalom, and Zacbariab. These mausoleums are cat oo the face of a solid

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rock, and appear to have had no entrances %t least two of them are constructed thus.

Bethlehem is built on a hill of a very uneven serface, and contains a population of 1500 or 2000. The stable, the birth place of Christ, is of the construction of modern stables,containing stalls, &.C., and one is pointed out by the monks as tha tin which he was born. It is cut out of the soft rock of the country after the fashion of the stables generally, and is no otherwise remarkable in its appearance, exceptiug the small embellishments with which it is surrounded. Ao extensive church and convent cover the place and the stall is decorated with the sumptuous trappings of devotion. At the convent we were entertained with great kindness. Thirty-eight of us partook of an excelleut dinner, prepared by the venerable fathers, who all, save the superior, waited upon us with every attention during the repast. The Pasha and his son had recently been there and, as we were informed, had frequently shared their hospitalit) it is said, moreover, that he is indifferent about the Mahomedan faith "'J"*

ON DESTROYING THK INSECTS THAT INFEST FRUIT TREES.

It is of the utmo3t importance to the success and general well-being of all fruit trees, that they be kept perfectly clear from all insects, parasites of all sorts, and all extraneous matters. Winter is the best season in which lo operate for effecting this object and, with regard to fruit trees trained against walls, we ought to commence by loosening all of them from the wall, and give them regular and judicious pruning. After this, begin upon the main stem, even below the surface of the earth, by removing a portion of the soil, and diligently scrape or pare, if the case be such as to require it, every part, even to the extremity of each barnch. Afterwards wash the whole of the wall most completely with the following preparations: Take strong lime water, after it has settled into a perfectly clear state, (so that none of the lime remains, farther than what il holds in solution,) and mix with it about a fourth part of a strong tobacco liqucr some soft soap, one pound to a gallon, and about one pound of flour of brimstone, or of sulphur vivum, either will answer if some black pepper, ground very fine, be added, it will be an improvement. This preparation will clear the wall most completely from*every kind of insects. After the trees are again drythave a mixture ready composed of the above ingredients, but in stronger proportions and instead of the lime water, use chamber lye, or the strong drainage of a farm yard and astly, thicken it to the consistence of a' good thick paint, with quick lime dissolved in it. fv?

Take painter's brushes of different sizes and coat the trees completely over with the mixture, not leaving a chink of the axil of a bud, without woi king the mixture well into it. Use the whitest lime you can get for the purpose, that when dry, you may readily see where the brush has missed. It is best to coat every part completely over two or three times, and it will kill every thing that is not concealed in the dark. In pear trees, the insects of the east class are our greatest pest.-Lewisburg Allcganian.

From OuH^N?TT,)"l\HnouHrTi»£le. MR. WEBSTER AND THE PRESIDENCY.

Various candidates have been recently named for Ihe high office of President.— One of the ablest and leading Whig papeis in New England, the Boston Atlas, has lecently mentioned the name of Daniel Webster, as the fitest person to receive the support of the Whig parly. There is not a man in this country who is belter qualified by his eminent abilities and stern, unbending integrity, or who, in our opinion, from his great services to this nation, is morejustly deserving the highest honor in the gift of the American people, than Daniel Webster. We have no question that he would receive tbe vote of every Whig in-New England, and especially would he receive.the support of the Whigs this Slate, whose son he is, and to whom he has been a warm friend during every peria^of his life, ftom the time he trod hts native soil in youth up to the present moment, when he is hailed in every section of the Union as the champion »f the constitution. The pitiful attacks occasionally aimed at Mr. Webster—unknown to himself however—in this State,can do him no harm. He is brought into immediate comparison with the authors of them i« the minds of all,and the immeasurable distance between the pigmies who make them and the giant at whom they are aimed, so evident al once to all reflecting men that

Webster is exalted in tKeir estimation. If Mr. Webster could be nominated to tbe office by the opponents of those in power, assembled in convention, he will receive our most cordial and warm support. We regard him as a man who will bring back to this government that strength and purity of character which it has enjoyed from the first dawn of our political existence, with but little interruption till the accession of the present incumbent to the presidential chair. We look upon him as the ablest defender of the constitution, and therefore deserving of its highest honors. We believe him to be a sound and upright statesman and patriot, whose administration would recall that of Washington, and be conducted wilh no selfish and narrow policy, but for the goodL^of ^h$le

American people. T' Vw -"-V From the Keese, (N. H.) Spectator. & There is not a New England Whig but will cheerfully respond to the nomination of Daniel Webster. ,y:-/

FROM WASHINGTON.

Correspondence of the Baltimore Patriot, .f WASHINGTON, JANUARY 14,1834* Mr. Clay has carried his Resolution UNANIMOUJSLY The ayes and noes being called for, every Senator voted in the affii* ma live on the question of its passage, and so the Senate, as well as the House, refuses the President the power of making war with France, on any conditions! Party discipline has given way to the force of intellect and the power of truth. As with the spear of Ithuriel, the Senator from Kentucky touched the sophistry of all the arguments in favour of hostile measures towards France, and the folly, inexpediency, and impolicy of such measures stood in naked exposure to the eyes and the consciences, alike of their friends and their a foes. It was a glorious triumph, and worthy of him who achieved it.

Mr. Clay led oif the debate, when the usual hour for taking up the order of the. day had arrived. He sustained the views expressed by the Report very ably, and was followed by Mr. Webster, on the same part, who, however, in order to unite the opinions of the Senate, suggested some modification in the terms of the Resolu^ tion offered by Mr. Clay. To the same effect, mainly, Messrs. King, Leigh, Buchanan, Calhoun, and Cuthbert, also made some remarks, and were followed by Mr. Tallmadge, who had prepared himselfy with a'speech in support of the President's., motives and designs in making the tfcv mand which he had done in the message. But he yielded to what seemed the sense of the Senate, and assented to,the passage of the Resolution, which declared it" to be inexpedient to legislate upon the suHect, at present.

There seems to be but little ground for doubt that the treaty between this and theFrench Government will be consummated during the present session of the Cham--bers. The disposition of the. King andMinisters has ever been most favorable tor such an arrangement—the policy as well' as the natural wish of the French people, points most obviously to such a result, and* that the ultimate effect of rash measures upon the part of our Government would. be disastrous to the treaty, as well as impolitic, on every international ground, it needs, 1 think, no argument to prove. It^ strikes me therefore as being in perefct consonance with our best interest, as (t doubt not it will be found to be with the* wishes of the American people, that such a course as that I have described a» having taken place in the Senate to-day upon the snbject, was pursued.

Mr. Cuthher's first k|pigarance on tbe floor was not very flattering. His voice, is inharmonious, his gesticulation exae* gerated, and his style verbose and inflated. Perhaps, however, it was the novelty of his situation that subjected him to this criticism, as he probably felt that as he' was making bis first speech, be must make an impression. He speeks fluently, and' with a good selection of language, and

can imagine that, upon a subject calling for the exercise of his best power ^ie would be likely lotake an influential part Jn the debates of the Senate.'

Haveyou heard of the change of tactics on the part of Van Buren leaders? Fearing that the hcretics who have gone and are going into the support of Judge Wite^ would have too much time to come to formidable head, before the time original ly designed for the National Convention, the plan is now to hold that Assembly i*^ May, instead of October, that so they may get the start of the White-wen. Tne Let* gislature of Pennsylvania will probably take the lead in this business, and we shall' thus see matters coming to ahead sooner^ than we have been imagining.

From the Peouij lrania |nqiiirer«

A Movement.—The Boston Atlas estly urges DANIEL WEBSTER as a candi* date for the next Presidency—says thai if his friends mean that Mr. W. should be a candidate, they have not a day or fin hour to lose"~~that in political move* ments delay is defeat—doubt is death." We have not a solitary objection towards this course on the part of the Atlas. We agree fully with that print, that it is not premature to agitate the question of the next Presidency, and we think it right and proper ofall^journalists, or portions of the people, particularly desirous of urging certain individual, under the belief that he best deserves the nomination, and is qualified for success and the emergency, to call out his strength—to urge his claims and pretensions, in order to discover the extent of his popularity, and hence the chanccs of success. But while pursuing this course—* while urging Mr. Webster, or any other individual, upon the attention of the American people—the friends of such individual should, as well from policy as pa* triotism, always accompany their eulogies wilh the expression of a determination to support any other individual who at the proper time, and in the proper manoer, may be designated by a majority of the

Whig party, as their candidate. This course is essential to the union and harmony of the party—essential to the success of our principles. The language io be held by the friends of Mr. Webster, the friends of Mr. Clay, the friends of Judge McLean, should be, "we are in favor of such an individual, but will, of course, as a duty of patriotism, yield our individual preference when a majority of our political friends decide against us." The move* ment,in relation to Mr. Webster* is Q9t| however, confined to the east.

Canine Sagacity.—A. fewdajf since Mr. Johft Buckley, carter, of Doctor-lane, Saddlewortb, was retarding home withlifKi cart: be bad with him a favorite dog, which Is accustomed to go with tbe cart. A woman ip tbe neighbourhood saw her infant, about eight months old, Ijinf la tbe road a little girl having left it) and tbe cart wheel was about to go over tbe child. She ran towards it in a state of. distraction. The dog which was ooder tbe cart, palled tbe Infant towards bim and it escaped unbar*, The aniuat stood licking the child, und reftued to suffer tho mother to take it up until tbe carter wbo was S4

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