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E Platform or the Whig Candida
for the Vice Presidency.
BUFFALO. Qrr. IL.

BUFFALO, Der. ", 1895.
STA: Your communication of the 18th instant
as chairman Of n committee appointed by 1.-THE
ANTI-SLAvERY SOCIETY OF THE COUNTY
OF ERIE" has just come 10 hand. You solicit
my answer 10 the following interrogatories:
lat. DO you believe that petitions TO Congress on
the subject of slavery and the slave-rade ought 10
TO- be received, read, and respectfully considered By
the representatives of the peoplei
2d. Are you opposed 10 the annexation Of Texas
this Union, under any circumstances, So long as
slaves nrc held thtreini
Cd. Are you IN favor OF Congress exercising all
the constitutional power II possesses 10 abolish Tie
Internal slavc-trade between the Statesi
4th. Are you in favor of immediate legislation
for the abolition OF slavery In the District Of Couni
bla!
! am much engaged, and have no time to enter
into an argument, or TO explain at length my rsa.
sons for my opinion. shall therefore content my.
sell, for the present. by answering ALL your intr-
i rogatories in the AFFIRMATIVE, and leave for
some future occasion a more extended discussion
on the subject.
would, however, take this occasion 10 say. that
4 In thus frankly giving my opinion, wond not de.
sire Ia have II understood In the name Of pledge
AT the same time that seek no didguiie. but free
W give my sentiments on any subject of interest 10
those for whose snffrages nm n candidate am
opposed 10 giving any pledge that shall deprive
ur hereafter Of all discretionary power. Ny own
4 character must be the guarantee for the general
correctness OF my legislative department. On
every important subject am bound 10 deliberate
before act, aud especially legisalor-to po..
sess myself Of nil the information, and listen 10
every argument that can be addnced by my assocl-
ates, before give final vote IL stand pledged
IT, particular conr5r Of action, cense 10 he a re
\ sponsble agent, hut become n mere machine -
should subsequent events show beyond all dOnb,
that the course had become pledged 10 pursue
was rnn0ns To my constituents aud dlsgrac-ful 70
myself, have no alternative, no opportunity for
repentance, and there Is no power TO absoye mr.
from my obligation. Hence the Improperly. MOI
To say absnrdty, in my view, Of giving pirds"
AIN aware that you have not asked any pledge,
and believe know yonr sound Judgment ana
gond too well 10 think you desire any such
thing II wns, however, 10 prevent any msrrpfe'
senaon on the part OF others, that have i,l,it
my duty 10 say th;s much on this subjec'.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
WILLARD FILLMORE.
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GROSS FRAUD.

We learn from the Jacksonville Democrat.
published in Tazewell county, that an Electoral
Ticket, 'sclothed in the garb of deception and
fraud. for the notorious and ignominious pur-
pose Of defeating our nominees, Cass and But
Ter has been printed for circulation at the office
Of the Wy,hevillc Republican The ticket IS
headed "The peoples Electoral TIcket-for
President, Gen. Taylor; for Vice President
Gen Butier' Then follow the IL WHIs Elec-
tors. delightful ticket, truly. 10 gull patIl-
otto and intelligent people! Do the humbug-
ging fabricators Of such ticket hope to con-
vince any one that by voting lor the Wing cleo
tors he can vote Tor Butler, however the ticket
may be hsad,d? The Wing Electors are Pedgs d
10 vote for Fillmore, Wilmot Provlso!st aud
enemy of the South, and whoever votes the
ticket with the names of the Wing electors,
gives his vote for Fillmore. No one can vote
for Taylor, without, at the same lime, voting
for Fillmore.
We call upon our friends 10 hold up and de-
nounce 50 brazsn, so infamous fraud as is here
attempted. Ii these manufacturers can them
selves cheat others, they will fnd that the opPc-
nenls of Fillmore aoaI not cheat themselves. As
The Jacksonville Democrat says:
"Democrais, when this ticket is presented 10
You, treat il with that contempt and defisnn To
which il is 50 jas;!y entitled Yen can, withcn
difficulty see, that ii is perfect catch, Taylor
bait, 10 mislead your better judgment and decoy
Won from tie Democratic fold. How arlul and
designing This ticket. How tempting the name
oil VIM Q. Butler appears 10 Democrat Blu.
this beautiful putuye is spOit by a Taylor Head
and Sepeateem Wig Tails
at has been found onl that Taylor couldn't
touch with Fillmore sticking to MIN. They In
nored themselves by boro,oiag our Vice Prssi-
denial candidate, The gallant Butler ol Kentucky,
that by his popularity they nigh, elect Inc Wing
nominees. Spurn such deception as becomes
Democrats, and scatter 10 The winds such foul
mockery OF your glorious principles and time
| hoDored candidates"
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District of Columbia, and wishes to see the Or
dinancc Of 1887 extended over the continent be-
yond the Rio Grande, and was nominated by the
friends of the Wilmot Proviso for the office of
mptroller of New York, which Office he now
holds. These are the opinions and measures of
the Hon. Nlllard Fillmore, candidate for the
Vice Presidency, whom the Philadelphia Conyen
ton has presented to free and intelligent peo-
pie to support as man who is identified in
interest and feeling with the South. Surely he
must be Northern man with Southern feelings;
man who, in all of his political life, has been
warning against the South and her Institutions,
associated with Soutaerner, who enlertains
little or no opinions Of his own to fill the highest
Offices known 10 the world! If the Southern
Wings, with these facts staring them in the face,
support such ticket, let them do it; the fault is
their own. The Democrats will spurn such
ticket; they are not ashamed of their principles;
they have hoisted their principles TO every breeze;
they have a noble platform on which they can
proudly stand, not fearing the strictest scrutiny.
They have noble and gallant standard bear.
ers, Cass aud Buler-men who have fought the
battles OF their country, men Of unimpeachable
characters, ard who are always ready and willing
to defend their country in tie hour OF Danger
Then, iellow-Democrats, let Us organize our
selves, and be ready for the great battle that is
to be fought In November; let every Democrat
do his duty, and victory will crown our labors;
let US adopt and act upon the noble motto Of
distinguished apostle oil the Democratic Greed:
"Union, Harmony, Concessions; everything for
the cause, and nothing for men J"
GOvERNEUR MORRIS.
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rDEMocRATs OF OLD VIRGINIA.

EDEMOCRATS OF OLD VIRGINIA.
Organize in your respective counties divide them
into seclions-appoint committee 10 each sec.
ton or muster disIrict-lst every Democratic vo.
tet-furnsh him with Cass and Butler ticket
see that The II Democratic electors are on your
tickets, and beware Of spurious tickets Bring
every man 10 The polls on Tuesday, the Tin day Of
November.
"Warn the Committees" We urge upon ev-
cry chairman and his colleagues Of the Vigi-
lance Committee 10 meet forlhwith--lo organize
lully-circnla!e the Documents, and do your
whole duty. The great day is near al hand
Three weeks from Today The great balllc will be
fought, and, We confidently predict, won By the De-
mocracy Let The motto Of every Democra! be-
from now until the election, Action! Acrros
ACTION I -
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~ The Regular Monthly Meeting OF t6s
Richmond Total Abstinence Society will De held
this tuesday evening, at The African churcn,
a,7l o'clock. The Armory Band IS engaseo
for the occasion. The public (adies Parttcu'
larlyl are invited In attend
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RICH MOND, VA
cor psrs,DryT OF THE UNITED STATES,
|, E WIS c A 5 ),
OF MICHIGAN.
FOR YIcE PRESIDENT,
WILLIAM d. BUTLER,
OF KENTUCKY.

.sIr we AXE Sur sIRrcE Wit. JUDICIAL BLiNDSrss,
90, su.ll CLING TO THis CONSTITUTION AS THE MAXI
49, c,IsGs TO THIS LAST FLANK, wHRs sIdar AND I'M
rssrr,r CLOSE AROUND HIM. It,cis Cass
We have neither the right nor the power 10 loueh
slavery where IL sais,a.-Gen. Cass.
Congress has no right say that there shall DC saw
~ IN New YORK or no slavery In Georgia; nor IS 'e'e
any human power but the people of those sta1s-"e'
Cars. ,,,.,., p,oy;so should
10 ~, am at the national legislature and ieit 20 the
n,onr a. The conf.deracy in their respective Ioca go
m, n..pr regulate laei. internal concerns IN hef
own way Gen Cass. ,,. 80, ,his ou.s
Leave n the people who VIII be Affected py d in
,ion 10 ad,usl II upon lhe,r own responsibility anu ~
their malner.-Gen Cass. ,.;,a;,,;o, he
| am opposed 10 .h- exercise OF any o.. rass
do net sre in The Constitution 1hy grant " s
power 10 Loagress.-Gen Cass. =, .a
able imdegnty is obtained Tor the injuries she " uo'
us.-Gen. Cass. , :, ,,,,,,ous prosecu
,,n - The sur-s means OF lis termination, ana ape
indemnity the saiest guaranty aeaihs' ''s
,uh,ch I'd tt-(jep. Cas-.
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DIED

On the 9th inst, ELLEN MARIA, vile OF An.
drew Bierue, Esq Of Union, Monroe county
Cherished by her family, and loved BY Iumerons
friends, 10 vain were all The efforts OF ceso'ed
attention. and medical skill, to avert The dread
summons.
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-17

COMMERCIAL RECORD.

RICHMOND MARKETS. OCT I6.
TOBACCO-No change in prices since cur
last. We quo:e Jugs al ST 60 10 3 so; Leaf 3
10 ST, according TO qualuy; strictly fine MANI
featuring kinds would bling better price-say
81 SO to 9 and 10
PLOUR-S5 25 asked.
WHEAT-i05 cents for best red, and 10 c.
for best while.
OATS-3G cents per bushe.
CORN-55 571 cents.
CORN MEAL-60 cents per bushel.
BACON-Virgnia hog round 7c.; Hams 2 a
10 c.; Western Sides ST Ste; Shoulders 5. Sic.
FISH-New Herrings Sc. Shad &c SO I.
Family Roe Herrinss Sc in barrel. and So so in
halt barrels.
CATTLE-BgEP: 50 IS IS, scale weight
VEALs: S4 a 7 90. MurroNs: 81 so to- 30
nett, as in quality. Hoes: S 90, nett
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FLORIDA.

fLORlDh.
The Southern mail has failed for three DAYS
and this Sale is still in fog. The returns show.
ing Wing victory are mos, indefinite and con-
fused. We wait Tor farther news.
SoulIi Carolina, We have every reason TO be.
lieve, has gene thoroughly Democratic
We alluded some days since 10 The speech Of
the Democratic Eiecor from this District, Mr.
Robert 6. Scott, in The town OF Siaunon. Mr.
SCOTS effort on that occasion Won for him III
praise OF beth parties, as able and mastery. We
take pleasure in publishing he following compli.
menary resolution adopted BY The Democratic
Association of Saunton:
"Resolved, That The Corresponding Secretary
communicate The thanks OF this Association IL,
Robert G. Scott. Esq, The EIecor Of the Ricb-
mond District, for The very able and mastery
speech he delivered on Monday night last"
BACKED oUT.-Srnator MlLLkes, Of Ia
who was named ss a contingent Elector on the
Van Buren, ticket, declines the nomination
will support Cass and Butler, and disapproyes Of
the Van Buren, movement.
Dr.. BEEcHeR, ofthe same State, nominated for
Van Buren, Eiec,or, refuses 10 serve in any .,cb
capacity. In his letter declining 10 acr, he saws !:
In answer 10 your communication perm;,
me TO say, there can be no doubt gentlemen have
been deceived into this use OF nv name lhronob
misrepresentation, as have never expressed IN
any occasion other than a willingness 10 sumner,
the nominees OF the Baltimore Convention =
will do me the favor 10 communicate these fac,s
TO your political friends OF The "Frec Soil ParIv y
and ask the withdrawal OF my name from their
electoral ticket"
In Iowa, both the Democrats named for Van
Bu'en Electors have refused to serve. Van
Burenism is perfec, "fzze" in The Wes,l
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SOUTH CAROLINA ELECTION.
Photographed Tor The Baltimore American

CHARLESTON, S. c., Oct. Ia, P. NJ
Messrs. Holmes, Cocock, Wallace, Wood.
ward, and Burt have certainly been elected 10
Congress, and MIR. Mcqueen probably.
Inc Georgetown District (Gen, ommanders)
has elected TWO Taylor and ono Cass represent
i've 10 tie Legislature.
grCUMBERLAND COUNTY.-The De.
mocfas OF The county OF Cumberland are itspec.
fully invited 10 meet a, their next court. Tor TIE
purpose oil organizing Tor The Presidential cleo
ton. Electoral tickets will be distributed on
thai DAY.
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DEMOCRATS OF VIRGINIA!

Remember Tuesday The day Of November
Provide yourselves with Elee'oral Tickets! be
careful and no, be humbugeed into Inc support
Of the Wing ticket Watch your tickets '0eH see
and know that all is right before yon cast u. see
that electoral tickets are in the hands OF every
Democratic voer lie, every Democrat do ms
duly, and see that his neighbor comes out TO cas-
his vote Tor his principles-io! Cass and but
Ter. Everything for the cause. Lei US WORK
while there is work. and rest after The ballle has
ended. Beware Of humbuss. 1.-THE price oil
liberty is unceasns vigilance
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NOW YORK. OCT. IA, 2 p. n

NEW YORK, Oct IA, 7: ".
Fl1ur and Gran.-The market Tor Weslefh
Flour opens quite firm. This morning the sa'es
add up 2OC0 IBIS a, 5.37isS55o Tor mixed 70
good Western. OF Southern some sma,i pafces
~ pr,ndvwine and Petersburg City Mills sold
a, * 62ia5. 6s,. For Wheat The market is with.
ON, change. Sales OF 2i00 bushels Western al
II m Genesee IS held a, 81 26, and Ohio al
al l5al Is. Germ is dull. There is some inqui-
~ for Western mixed, and moderate sales are
making al G5a69 cents for common - prime
sales q, round yellow Corn Al IA cents
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The following, as will be seen, was written
some months since, but has been squeezed out
until now. lis hus arc so good that we give il a
place
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We are also authorized 10 say that Mr. Scott
will be with our friends in Alexandria on We'd
pesday next, the 18th inst.
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And, at no monirnt Of time, from the hour the
Philadelphia nominations 10 This day. have the Wbig
rank and file OF Virginia ever waver-i or dreamed OF
waverng in Flllmore'J support, -
Richmond RspubiiGdn, Sept. i6
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-17

progress has been, through all our history mark
ed by trumphs as brilliant as glory OF anioi''on
could demand
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The Democratic Association Of This city meets
on Friday evening next, The 10Th inst, al hall
ma O'Clock. al OLA Fellows Hall.
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CONsOLING TO SOUTHERN WINGS
The N. Y. Tribune the arch enemy OF The
South, rejoices thus wise:
david Wilmo', au nor OF The famous .Provi-
So, is reelected by j.4O0 majoil'y-tas 'ehtss IN
large natn'6trs abandoning their own esllnaos
candidate to alles, heir regard for the standard
bearer ul Free Soin
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Right, and the Union will triumph glorlousiy IN
Nnyemher
1'HE PROOF.

Wherever, says the Pennsylvania, there was
full Democratic vote on Tuesday, increased
maiorities were tho result We need oaly CHE
The examples o: Wcs,morrland, Leh'sh, Centre
c,,.,,;. ard clcarC.!d. In these counties, our
friends worked viii energy and zeal Ihey hau
,.eir carriages a The polls, and hauled W ali Inc
yc,e;s who could mol get there themselves. hW
our friends is. wlere take earning by TINS ]aetf
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-17

Kenneth Bayner, Esq, having appointments
to address the people of currituck county, North
Carolina, on the 23rd and Oath inst, we are au'
thorized to say that our townsman, Robert U.
Scott, Esq, in compliance with an invitation
from the Democracy of Curriiuck county,
will be present on the 23rd and Oath, to dis
cuss the questions involved in the Presidential
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-10-17

The ofiicial returns OF several Of The counties
which came in yesterday. reduced Johnsion's re-
ported majcrities considerably, but 10 day The Of
fn;ri ~ste other so.",;es uds peen received.
which increase his majority, and from present
Sla'e.
Mr.. Mi;ldlcsworih, ihe whis candidate for Ca
nal Commissioner, runs pretty much with john
stcn, and is think, elected. though some think that
Painter, the democratic candidate is elected.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-19
Later from Vera Cruz and the CITY of Mexico.
Ian f.-f N.

fErtksBrSs. Jan. -. ".
The ship Cybele arrived At New0Hleans ON the
ooh. with dates from Vera Graz to the 5oth ait An
army train was on the point Of starting Tor the
Mexican Capital when she lef,. Dates are also
received tao days later from the City Of Mexico.
Gen. Cushings brigade, with pieces o! sFt'''
lery and 20 wagons had marched as was sup
posed for San Angel.
The steamer J r. Thompson arrived ~ New Or
leans on the evening Of the nth inst bringing
dates from Brazos to the i.h Sre brings no news
OF importance from Gen. Wool headquarters. Or
ders had been issued recounting the iorbesrance
hitherto exercised by the Americans toward the
Mexcans in the prosecution OF the war which for.
bearance has been returned by persecution and
abuse. The order goes on 10 say that all who
countenance guerrilss in any way, or iail to give
notice OF their whereabouts. il known or pay
tribute 70 them. shall be punished with severity.
The brig F. Soule arrived at New Orleans on
the 18th INST With dates from Havana TO S0th alt
The news is entirely unimportant.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-19
NETWORK LEGIsLATukE.
EvENIss REPORT.

SENATE. Albany Jan Is, 1913.
The debate on the bill IN relation 20 State Eugi
neer aud Surveyor ives renewed in Committee, but
| not disposed Of
| The Senate was in Executive Session awhile
this afternoon, and several nominations we're con.
irmed-among them those Of Resident Health OH.
Ger, Port w ariens, sc. Mr. VANDERBILT wa,
confirmed Trustee OF one of the Funds. This
was the only name that transpircd. The nomina-
tons for HarbOr Masters were not sent in.
ASSEMBLY.
The whole subject OF the Niagara County Con.
tested Election case was laid On the table.
Mr.. w. S. SMITH reported bill making appro.
pristons for the Canal Debt and for the mainte.
nance OF the Canals for 9 months ending 3lst De.
cember, 1915
was passed
A bill was introduced TO incorporate the Fiscal
Benevolent Society OF New York.
Mr. BROOKS offered a resolution that the Judcia.
~ Committee inquire into the expedency OF de.
canng Magnetic Telegraph Companies common
carriers, subject 70 the laws regulating common car.
riers and OF regulating their rates Of toll. Laid
on the table
Mr. PETIT laid on the table resolution declar.
Ing ths, the objects Of corporations cannot be at
tanned by general laws
Progress was made la Committee on the bill to
amend the act authorizing Courts of Equity 10 Or
der sale Of redemption rights in New York.
The House went into Committee on the bill 10
regulate the sale Of Patent Medicines. The only
amendmen. Of moment made to the bill was that
regular physicians should write prescriptions in
plain English. and that the name of the medicines
shall be stated. The bill passed e. third reading.
The House concurred IN the appointment Of Air
HAwLEY as Commissioner OF Code, vice Mr. Col.
LIER, resigned.
Flour aud Gram as before Hogs are in better
demand today, and 80 25 IS asked Tor prime lots
no GOOD lots sold below % Reneints are lioht
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-01-19
tanada Elections Montreal Carried BY the
RnAicaI..

The Montreal Herdld OF the 18th inst. states that
the keformers have carried that city. Messrs
Mackenzie and Lanu. finding themselves about $50
votes behind on the first days polling, retired aud
Mr.. Laiontaine the leader OF the Lower Canada
Liberals was duly returned with Mr Holmes -
Mr.. Ls'ontaine is also elected Tor Terebonne Co
bat viii probably sit for the capital The Herald
reports tne politics Of 70 members elected, as being
90 opposition q Ministerial ultra Tory and 3
doubtful This IS a very significant charge but
does no. indicate the views Of the new Legislature
qnitsso clearly as might be. Cox Chalmers Tory. Is
replaced by Mr. Wetenhall. Reiomer. W Halton
and Durham has chosen Mr. Smith aud defeated
Mr. D1ggan, an Oraogemsn. Three of the riaings
into which the large County Of York. so often rep
rese6ted By W L. Mackenzie, IS now divided have
already elected he6ormers. Middlesex, on Lake
Erie, has chosen Mr.. hoffman a liberal. Nicoet
DR.. Forter Portneui, SIR. Dachesney Rimosski
DR.. Tsche Saguensy, Dr. Laterirere Lotbiniere
Mr.. Lawrin Chambly, DR.. Beaubien all Of them
opposition men. The return Of Mr. Carroll conser
yatiye. Tor Oxford over the late Inspector General
Mr. Hlncks Is the only discreditable act yet noticed
BY the Canadian press Sir. II. has an ADMITTED
majority Of over 800 votes. There will, we think
be working majority Of moderate firm men, 10 tue
new Parliament, who will endeayor to use the
means they have u promote good government
general education, and the welfare OF the whole
community and it is scarcely probable thai.
England will be indisposed to cooperate with such
Legislature. Even union of the ul.rss. tory
with revolutionist, could not be much longer sue.
cessal IN aresting the progress of peaceful reform
and Improvement ii, the vast countries called
Canada