FROM THE COtNTIES.

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 The able political asivocale. WHO .e name appears at the head of this article, reached lhis place on ttc 9th inst, and, according 10 pre- yi0Hs notice, delivered speech al the court house on the 10th. Ii talioftls me pleasure t9 say that he did great credit to himself, as well as gave entire satisfaction to the Democratic party. He was met by Inc Whg champion, Mf. Arlington; but il ayailed the opposition nothing. Mr. Arriagton's eloqaeul, but sll- petcaI, speech weighed but liule upon the minds of those present. in comp;Sisou with Col. Ashley's clear, forcible and well founded arguments, which every reaeeting mind must admire, and for which Col. Ashley stands so eminenly remarkable.

 In the course of his remarks upon the Teras question, he pointed oat the vital ne cessiy of immediate dnneFation, in such q manner as not to be misunderstood. Col Ashley showed himself even superior in debate to hat was expected .hy either party, not withsanding his high character for afgHmen- tatiye powers. Even our Wbig friends do not claim victory fof Mr. Arlington All their bfagging was before and none after the speaking.

 Col. Ashley regards the Texas question as far the most important que lion upon which the political parties of the day disagree; and his clearand foreibleexposi.ion ofthe grounds of this beliel, cannot fail to carry conviction to every unbiased, refleeling mind, whatever views may be entertained ill relation to the other great cardinal points

 In his remarks upon the subjects of '. s. Bank and a protective IarD, he seemed to touch them i'll uuat parts heretofore left ui:!is- turbed.

 lis due to CoL .ashleyto say thqtathough he takes hold of the subject with all unhinch- ing spirit, yet he eyiaces a sense of lbeaIity and fairness which merits the jHstadmiralon of all His whole reliance for success seems to be placed exclusively upon the intrinsic merit of the cause he advoea es,

 Mir. Arlington accompanied him 10 Ben tonyille, from thence to Huntsville; and from thence to Carrollton, where he turned back ill consequence of i'll health, leaving Col. Ashley to proceed alone 10 the eastern part of the Stac The cause of Democracy mustard will flourish so long as it Is intrusted to the keeping of such spirits as Col 4sty A.