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now preparing Tor presentation 10 the delegation
having the largest proportionate number in at
tendance at the Young Mems Convention from
any State but Maryland


The conmiltee appointed to designate and
| procure the banner to be presented on behalf OF
| the Wings of Baltimore to such State delegation
TO the Young Mems Whig National Convention
OF Ratification as shall have the largest proper
lionate number in attendance, having in view
| the Whig population of the several States as
tested at the Presidential election of lS4O, and
their relative distances from this city, have de-
cided TO procure one, of which the following is a
description and explanation;
| The banner will be painted on satin. On the
front side will be panied a portrait Of HENRY
| CLAY on a shield supported by two female f.
cures, the one on The right Agriculture, support
ed by Sheaf of Wheat; the one on the left
Fame, III the act of recording the many noble,
useful, aud patriotic acts in the life of that great
American statesman and patriot. An Eagle,
| perched on the top of the Shield, will represent
| the Arms Of The United States, supported by
| Henry Clay On the back ground will be paint
ed appropriate emblems, representing Agricu-
| turc Commerce, Manufactures, and Mechanic
| Aris; and below the vignette will be painted in
gold two Cornucopias, the fruit and flowers con-
| tained therein painted in natural coors; all in.
tended to be illustrative of the abundance pros
periy and general beneficial effects that will
flow from the establishment of the measures ad-
vocated BY the Wing party, with Mr.. Clay at its
head. Part Of the font side Of the banner will
also be richly embroidered with chenille
| On the reverse side will be painted in the form
Of Wreath the Coat Of Arms Of each Of the
States Of the Union, connected by richly painted
and gilt'work. Inside the wreath thus formed
will be painted an appropriate motto


The top piece, usually consisting OF round
| straight rod, will be something entirely unique,
being in the form Of a broad bow, highly carved
with fruit, flowers, &c. and richly gilded. The
tringes, drapery, and other ornamental work will
be Of the most splendid description.


The banner will be supported by a staff cut by
the hands Of HENRY Clay himself from the
growth Of the soil Of his own Ashland. On the
top of the staff over the banner will be placed,
plated with gold, the Roman Fasces, or bound
reeds, representing the unanimity of the Whig
party, and their determination to maintain inyio-
late the Union of the States ga 81


The design by Mr.. William Curlett, superior
artist Of this city, by whom it will be painted.


The arrangement Of the banner, embroidery,
trimmings, &C., will be executed under the d.
rection OF Mr.. John Gade


The entire cost of the banner will be about
| $500. st F


/ GJt We do not recollect in what paper the


following paragraphs first appeared-but to


whomsoever may belong the credit of author
ship, they contain as much truth as we ever re-
member to have seen condensed in the same
number Of lines: HI I as


In the Democratic State of Virginia, poor
man IS not allowed to vote, but the rich are per-
mltted to vote in as many different counties as
they hold real estate-lhey vote in proportion to
| their wealth. And yet Virginia is pattern
Democratic" State saa


In the Democratic State Of New Hampshire,
| man must be a freeholder to be eligible to the
higher offices Of the State; but Catholics are not
permitted to hold Office at all New Hampshire
though small in territory, has mighty Demo
cratic" heart aa.


In Connecticut, since the "Democracy" have
managed to get the upper hand, they distran-
chlsed the students in all the academical and
collegiate institutions OF the State. In the
| "Democratc" creed, as expounded in that State,
| the acquisition OF knowledge operates to the
same disqualification as the commission of crime
Students and convcts judged unworthy of privi-
leges which belong to freemen. These are some
OF the distinguished traits of the party that as
sumes the name Of Democracy.


/ The Locofoco leaders profess to 60 for princi-
| ple-and yet they agree to support for President
any one of half dozen candidates in the field,
no two OF whom entertains the same principles
MT. Calhoun, Mr.. Van Buren, Mr.. Buchanan
Mr. Cass, and Richard M. Johnson all on the
/ Presidential course, have only one principle in
! common, that Of desiring the honor of serving
the public. Mr.. Calhoun, with his great advo-
cate, Mr.. McDuffie, looks upon slavery as the
corner stone OF freedom" Mr.. Buchanan, and
possibly MIR. Van Buren, regard ii as a stain and
source Of weakness r. NJ. johnson thinks il
very convenient; and Mr.. Cass has not vet suf-
hcen,ly recovered from the attractions of the
] Court Of Tuileries and the destinations of row
ATTY, 70 have any opinion on SO vulgar subject


MIR. Calhoun is an ultra free trade man, Mr.


Buchanan and r. M. Johnson, voted for the Ia
| rlff, MI Van Buren on both sides, and Mr.. Cass
1 nowhere. In regard to National Bank, all
have been for il, and all, we believe, are now
against 1t, and this IS called principle.


Honor TO. the Wigs Of Mississippi. The


Wings ol. Mississippi are beaten, but they should
be prouder of their position in defeat than Of The
most brilliant victory. For two successive elec-
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