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The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-07-22
Down with she Flag of Slavery! Up With
the Flat OF Freedom!

The Angelica (Alleghany county, Report
er, a paper which has stood by the Democrat
ic party for about twenty years, and worked
with zeal and ability for democratic candi-
dates, comes to hand with the BUCHANAN
flag lowered, and the names Of FREMONT
IL DAYTON floating at its mast head. This
one of the most important changes that have
taken place in the interior cotintics. The Re
porter put Up the Cincinnati ticket, but after
comparing the two platforms, has come TO
the conclusion to support the Republican can
didates.
The Reporter closes bold article announ-
cling the change, as follows:
"Ifparty organizations turn their backs upon
avowcd principles, and yield them up on the
score of expediehce--for the sake Of securing
a sectional vote--it loses its identity-and
names signify nothing. Democracy consts
in sustaining Democratic principles; when it
ceases to do this it is no longer entitled to the
appelation,-it sails under false colors, and
becomes piratical craft. Such now is the
fate of the once glorious Democratic party
It has dissolved itself by refusing to place at
its mast head the principles Of its founder,
and become sort of 'Buchanier' craft in the
slave trade; and as such will be repudlated
BY the honest intelligent portion of those who
have always been proud Of the name ofDem-
ocrat. We propose, therefore, to know it
only hereafter as the 'Buchanier Party
However much politicians may seek to throw
fog and mist around the true issue in the
present election, it cannot be concealed or
disguised, that that issue is the Slavery .qucs
ton, fe-opened by the South-the South act
ing in body in forcing the issue Of Slavery
extension, by the repeal ofthe Missouri Com
promise, into the present canvass. There Is
no Democracy in sustaining Slavery extern
sion. In supporting Fremont and Dayton
we do not relinquish any Democratic doctrine
nor fidelity to any Democratic party. MIR.
Fremont has never been considered anything
bit Democrat, and full one-balf OF the del
egates which placed him in nomination, were
Jeffersonian Democrats. The platform upon
which he is placed, is the platform of Jeifer-
son. We therefore yield to our convictions
Of right and Justice, and frankly avow our
hearty support to the candidates of the pco-
ple-believing that in doing so we only rem
der that service to our country which Its me-
naced liberty and freedom demanded at the
hands Of our Revolutionary fathers on a SIM.
lar occasion. We cannot do otherwise and
be consistent"
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NO.. 500.
Correspondshceof the N. Y. Daily Times.
Politics In Central Ohio.sOid Democrats
Coming out fol- Fremont,
NEwARk. omIo. jaime q, 1886.

NEWARK, Ono, June a7, 1856.
have the impression that few moments
spent in giving your readers OF the city and
elsewhere, little inkling Of matters and
things in general in Central Ohio, may not
be unprofitable. Now that the candidates for
the Presidency are fairly before the people,
all straws are anxiously observed as indica-
ting the course of the political breeze.
A large and enthusiastic meeting was held
at our Court House on last evening, to rat.fy
the Philadelphia nominations. Two OF The
principal speakers were formerly opponents
to the Republican party. Hon. VIM. Stan
bury, once member Of Congress from this dis
trict, and last year supporter Of Trimble a
gainst Chase, came forward and in a few
happy remarks gave,his preferences for the
Republican ticket, and his determination '9ld
ogy," as he may have been, now to support
Young America. He is an old and much
respected, citizen, Hon. Judge Humphrey,
also, who has heretofore becn.a strong Dem.
ocrat, said in his remarks, though he had
been for the last nine years working side by
side for the support of Democratic measures
with his Democratic brethren, and had been
one of tho most earnest supporters OF !'rcsi-
dent Pierce, in the campaign for his election;
vet as that party had now forsaken all Dem;
ocratic and Republican principles, he would
90 rs far as he who goes the farthest, and
work as hard as he who works the hardest, to
overthrow the policy of the present admins
tration, and to carry the principles OF the now
strong and rapidly growing Republican Party
| One of the most interesting features OF tho
meeting was the presentation of a beautiful
national banner to the Republicans of Licking
county, by the ladies OF Newark. During
the presentation tho speaker referred to the
fact that the murdered body ola young map
formerly citizen Of this county, was now
buried in Kansas, who went from here with
his mother two years ago to seek home In
tho West. And now that widowed and
childless mother called not upon us for re-
venge: but asked that her son might sleep in
Free State, where the clanking OF Slave
rvs chains may not rattle over his grave.
merely give these as an indication Ct tho feel
ing here. Ohio can safely be, set, down, at
twenty thousand majority for the Republican
ticket.
We have suffered much for want OF rain IN
this County, but now we are being visited
with copious showers, and the prospects for
crops are good. If this or any p9rtlon OF 1t
should please you, it is at your service.
Yours truly, LEE MELro.
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Correspondence Of the Charleston Mercury.
Preston Brooks Endorsed at ssBlack Mingo."
Black Mingo, June 90, 1856,

Black Mingo, June 90, 1856.
Pursuant to call, an unusually large por-
tion of the citizens of this place assembled at
the Post Office to-day, to express their appro-
baton of the recent chastiscment Of Senator
Sumner, of Massachusetts, by Col. Brooks OF
this State. On motion Of Col. T. s. Cooper,
T. G.. Finklea, ESQ.,, was called to the Chair,
and j. 7. Mcconnell requested to act as Sec
retary.
After the usual formalities, the people OF
"Black Mingo" embodied their views rs fol-
lows:-
Whereas. we, the citizens Of Black Mingo, have
heard, with much qualification, ofthe late castiga
ton of the rie drsr Charles Sumner. OF Massa-
chusetts by our chivarous Representative, the Hon.
r, s. Brooks: and, whereas, the said castgntion
was not only a vindication Of personal right. but
pntriotic defence Of South Carolina and South Car
olina honor. Be IL therefore ,
Resolved, That we highly approve ofthc course OF
our distinguished fellow citizen, Col. Brooks, IN his
recent chast isement Of the notorious aboHon sum-
ner. :, :. :.
Resolred, That the Senate Chamber ofthe United
states was the proper place for the inaiction OF
lust and merited punishment lit having been the
place where the sande rous attack on the South and
Judge Butler, our worthy Senltor was r1ade
Of Col Brooks, the Chairman appoint aCommittee
or three TO procnre eophids. with suitable nscrg
tions thereon; to be presented to the Hon. Y. D.
Brooks, fcr J.ssrs mss, on behalf Of this meeting
The report of the Committee being laid be-
fore the meeting, was unanimously adopted .
The Committee appointed under the last
resolution were DR.. j. j. Steele, Col. Cooper
and Capt. Britton.
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Latter from the Hon. VIM. III. Seward TO the
New York Meeting.
WAsHI1GToS, Saturd

WAsHrserox, Saturday, June 81, 1856.
GENTLEMAN: Your letter, inviting me to
attend ratification meeting to be held by
the Republicans of the city Of New York, on
the 25th inst, would be irresistable If the
condition of the public business in Congress
would suffer me to be absent so long from the
National Capitol.
Every step of the Republican Party, since
its Inauguration, keeps time most truly With
tho accordant music Of Liberty and the I'm
ion.
The proceedings at Philadelphia are mark
ed with the wisdom, the dignity, the gene
rosity, the Cancellation, and the firmness
which become an organization destined to
correct existing deplorable evils of malad-
ministration of the Government, and to re.
store it TO the safer career which is marked
out by the Constitution. :.
I subscribe cheerfully to the basis adopted
by the Convention, without wishing to add
or subtract principle or sentiment.
know the candidates personally, by asso-
citation in public life; and while rejoice IN
welcoming them as fellow soldiers under the
Republican banner, rejoice still more in be-
inc able 10 assure you, and all with whom
nv opinions have any weight, that each OF
these distinguished gentlemen is q man, who
as leader will be found not only able, but
also constant, steadfast and reliable in every
event and under whatever circumstances may
occur. Let them only be supported now, by
the friends Of Justice. FIeedom and Humani-
ty, with the zeal and energy which correct
view of the critical condition, Of the country
cannot fail to inspire, and wc shall within
the next six months, see the vulture OF
Slavery drop the bleeding Territory Of Kan
ans from its talons and bctake itself to its ma
tive cIines for safety.
I am, gentlemen, with high respect,
Your obedicnt servant,
WILLIAM H. SEWARD.
rEwhen is charity like topl When
il begins 10 h'on
The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1856-07-22
Some Of his Antecedents.

James Buchanan, the old Federalist noml-
nee for President of the Slave Democratic
Party. has come it over the old Democrats
good. The once Democratic party has lost
its identity entirely; the cloak OF "Old De-
rnnocracy" has fallen upon the shoulders OF an
old Federalist as the following will show:
In 1914 and 1915, he was elected to the
State Legislature Federalist. In that elec-
ton his opponent Mr.. o. Rogers, Democrat,
was beaten by about 500 votes.
In 1890, James Buchanan was elected to
the House of Representatives, and retained
his position in the BODY for ten years, volun-
tariiv retiring after the first Congress under
the Administration of Andrew Jackson.
AS A FEDERALIsT.
During this ten years he was elected flve
successive times, four Of which he was FED,
eralist and opposed by Democrats. His vote
and that of his opponents was as follows:-
ls2O-Jamcs Buchanan, Federal, 4,642
Jacob Hibshman, Democrat, 1906
lso2-James Buchanan, Federal, 2,753
Jacob Hibshman, Democrat, l,9iO
ls24-James Buchanan, Federal, $3.50
Samuel Houston, Democrat, 3,O45
ls26-James Buchanan, Federal, 2,76O
DIR. John McCamant, Democrat, ,3O1
In these DAYS Mr.. Buchanan was an avow-
cd Fedcralist, and opposed Democracy with
all the bitterness characteristic OF the party
In 1923 we find his name offered as signer
of a circular in recommendation Of one Mr..
Gregg, a candidate for the Pennsylvania
Legislature. The following we extract from
said circular:
Copy Of the Circular issuedJy the Federal
lists of Lancaster, IN the Election Cant
paign Of 1923, between .Shaltz and Gregg;
VIE, as FEDERALISTS, take the liber-
ty of addressing you on the subject of the
approaching election for Governor. We wish
to communicate our sentiments to You IN con-
fdence, and we are anxious that you should
call on any of US when you visit Lancaster,
and give lis your opinion. We wish to be
united--we desire both to give and to take
counsel
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HIILsDALE MICH, TUESDAY, JULY g. 1856

csts. That fatal act which gave birth TO this
purely sectional strife, originating in the |
scheme to take from Free Labor the country |
secured to it by solemn covenant, cannot |
be too soon disarmed Of its, pernicious forco.
The only genial region of tho middle lati-
tdes left to the emigrants Of the Northern
States for homes cannot be conquered from
the Free Laboren who have long considered
it as set apart for them in our inheritance,
without provoking desperate stuggle.-
Whatever may be the persistence Of the par
ticular class which seems ready to hazard
everything for the success Of the unjust
scheme it has partially effected, firmly be-
lieve that tho great heart Of the nation,
which throbs with the patriotism Of the Free
men of both sections, will have power to
overcome il. They will look to the rights
secured TO them by the Constitution of the
Union rs the best safeguard from the op-
precision Of the class which, by monopoly
Of the Soil and of Slave labor to till it, might
in time reduce them to the extremity Of la
boring upon the same terms with the slaves.
The great body of -Slaveholding Free
men, including. those of the South, upon
whose welfare Slavery is an oppression, will
discover that the power Of the General Gov
ernmcnt over the Public Lands may be bene-
fcially eScrtcd to advance their interests and
secure their independence; knowing this,
their suffrages will not be wanting to main
tain that authority in the Union which is alb
solutcly essential to the maintenance Of their
own liberties, and which has moro than once
indicated tho purpose Of the Public Lands in
such n way as would make every settler upon
| them frechoder.
II the people intrust to mo tho admnistra-
| ton of the Government, tho laws Of Con-
gress in relation to tho Territories shall be
| faithfully executed. All its authority shall
be cxertcd in aid of the National will to re-
establish the peace of the country on the just
principles which have heretofore received the
sanction Of the Federal Government, Of the
States, and of the people of both sections
Such a policy would leave no aliment TO that
sectional party which seeks its aggrandize-
mcnt by appropriating tho new Territories
TO capitol in the form Of Slavery, but would
inevitably result in tho triumph of Froe La
bor-the natural capital which constitutes the
real wealth of this great country, and creates
that intelligent power in the MASSES alone to
be relied on rs tile brleark Of free institu-
tions.
Trusting that l have heart capable Of
comprehcnding our whole country, with its
varied interests, and confident that patriot
ism exists in all parts Of the Union, accept
tho nomination Of your Convention, in the
hope that may he enabled to serve usefully
in it's cause, which consider the cause OF
Constitutional Freedom.
Very respectfully,
Your obedient servant
J. G. FREMONT
TO Mcssrs II. s. Lane, (President,) James
C.. Ashley, Anthony J. Bleeckcr, Joseph G.
HornbloScr, +, r. Hoar, Thaddeus Stevens,
Kin.loy 8. Bingham, John A. Wells, c. F.
Cleveland, Cyrus Aldrich, Committee DC.
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LETTER FROM COL. FREMONT,
Accepting the Republican Nomination.

The following correspondence between
Colonel FREMONT and the Committee OF the
Philadelphia Convention instructed to apprise
him of his domination as the Peoples Candi-
date for President, will speak for itself. We
commend it to the earnest consideration OF
an enlightened and upright community
LETTER TO COL. FREMONT.
PHiLADHLPHIA, June ls, 1856.
S1R:-A Convention Of Delegates, assem-
bled at Philadelphia on the 18th, 18th and
10th days Of June, 1856, under call ad-
dressed to the people Of tho United States,
without regard to past political differences or
divisions, who are opposed to the repeal OF
the Missouri Compromise, to the policy OF
the present Administration, to the extension
Of Slavery into Free Territory In favor Of
the admission of Kansas rs 4 Free State, and
of restoring the action of the Federal Govern
ment to tho principles Of Washington and
Jefferson, adopted declaration Of principles
and purposes for which they are united in po-
litical action-a copy OF which We, have the
honor to inclose-and unanimously nomina-
tod YOU as their candidate for the Office of
President of the United States at the ap-
preaching elecJloI, 'ts Ibo Choooh iSP'So""'"
tive of those principles in this important po-
litical contest, and with tho assured convic-
ton that you would give them full practical
operation, should the saffrages Of the people
Of the Union place YOU at the head Of the
National Government.
The undersigned were directed by the Con-
yention to communicate to you the fact oi
your nomination, and to request you, in
their name, and, az they believe, in the
name of large majority of tho people o1
the country, to acceptit.
Offering YOU the assurance Of our high personal
resnect. we are, your fellow citizens,
II. y. LANE,
President Of the Convention,
JAMES NJ. ASHLEY
ANTHONY J. BLEECkER.
JOSEPH c. HORNBLOWER,
Err. HOAR,
THADDEUS STEVENS,
KINSLEY s. BINGHAM,
JOHN A. WELLS.
CT. CLEVELAND,
CYRUS ALDklCH.
To JouS e. Fremont of California.
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A FACT TO PoINr MoRAL.-In Mr..
Blair's recent letter to the Republicans in
New York, he states that Mr.. Buchanan re-
commended the deposit Of the $4,000 Of
Government moneys in the Middletown Bank
for the purchase Of the Globe for Mr.. Polk
Mr.. Blair was then editor Of the Globe, which
was owned and published by Blair and Rives.
The use Of the peoples money to purchase
presses, seems not to have been seruplcd even
by 20 pure man ss Mr.. Buchanan.
ds,,y t,,fiu,
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n The "Grand President" sent word TO
the Connecticut North Americans that no
would take away their charter il they dared
to ratify Fremont The messenger was
lissed and jerrsd out Of the Convention, and
Fremont was ratifed.--[ Albany Journal,
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WERCHANT TATLORING.

Sh opon Hors Street, door north Of HammoHds nara
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TIL subscrber has received the largest OF
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Grays, and 0ver-coating,
f GRADES and coors which he offers for sale al te
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OGcs examine for yourselves so as nov 10 oe
deceived by these orfui printers.
Cloths sold by the Yard.
sos Fall and Winter Fashions for 1s5SSo just received.
@ 80 rasdy 10 make up custom work in a most superior
and style rCutting for others to make up done
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Il is supposed that shannon, when he fed
from Kansas the. other day, had, tho IMAM
with the poker, after hin. hin. y. :. v..s.xas
.dqsrpoIoT ccssmslsA
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cEwhen is charity like atopl When
I begins 10 h'oe
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~. y. ItCmONA
TO Mcssrs II. S. Lane, (President,) James
C. Ashley, Anthony J. Blecckcr, Joseph G.
Hornblotscr, +, r. Hoar, Thaddeus Stevens,
Kin.loy s. Bingham, John A. Wells, c. F.
Cleveland, Cyrus Aldrich, Committee DC.
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The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-04-12

NEW YoRx, April Captain Cary L.
Hicks, of Walkers army, j. Kingsley, and J.
Nemmicks, were seized yesterday on board
the steamer Orizaba ~ she was about sailing
for San Juan, Nicaragua, charged with or
ganzng n body of armed men to 60 to Mica
ragua to fight against the Costa Ricans. The
scene presented on board the steamer was
one of considerable excitement.
About 500 passengers went out, and it is
said 800 of them were destined for Nicaragua.
ALTON, April ga committee appointed
by the business men OF Kansas, consisting of
g. w. Brown, editor Of the Herald Of Free
dom, and others, are in town to-day to take
the initlatory steps for establishing a line Of
steamers between this city and Kansas, for
the purpose of transporting Free State emf
grants with their goods. They will proceed
hence to Chicago, Cincinnati, Pittsburg and
the eastern cities, to perfect arrangements.
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"Congress possesses the supreme power os
legislation in relation to the Territories, and
it, right to prohibit Slavery, at least in reid.
ton to slaves subsequently introduced, il
doubtless legitimate.
And again he says
"The language Of the act OF 1920, ID no.
lation to the district of country in which this
Territory is embraced, is that Slavery there
in shall be, and is hereby forever prohibit
ed. This seems to us an entire and final
prohibition, not looking to future Legislation
to render it effective" See Morris Iowa
Reports, page &.
Judge Mason then believed precisely what
the Republicans now believe, and there was
perhaps not Democrat in the Territory at
that time who did not believe that Judge
Mason was right in his decision. Now there
is perhaps not one who is not willing to de-
nounce as corrupt disunionists all who ven
ture to express the same opinion. And yet
the Democracy is said to be interchangeable
Oh, consistency thou art jewel, but one
not found In the course Of the Dem ocratic
party. In conclusion, ask every reasoning
man if he does not believe Chief Justice Ma
son decided rightly, and if he cannot see that
the doctrine contended for by the Republican
party, is sustained by his decision.
CoxHoN SENSE.
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Iowa Republican Platform.

United in common resolve to maintain hlghl
against Wrong and believing IN the determination
OF virtuous and intelligent people 70 sustain JUS
tice, declare
l. That Governments instituted among men
10 secure the inalienable rights OF Lie, Lpery anu
the Pursuit Of Happiness.
That the mission If the Republican Party Is
N maintain the Liberties of the People the ooVer-
eighty Of the States, and the Perpetulty OF the
Union,
g. That under the Constitution ana bv right,
Freedom alone Is National.
a That the Federal Government being one Of
limited powers derived wholly from the Constitu-
ton its agents should eonsrue thos powers strictly
and never exercise doubtful authorlty-always
inexpedient and dangerous.
s. That if this plain Jefersonian and early pol
lev were carried out the Federal Government would
relieve itself Of all bity for the existence
Of Slavery which Republicanism insists that II
should and means that it shall do; and that re
rarding Slavery in the states as local institution
heyond our reach and above our authority but rec
ogniYng il of vital to every citizen IN Its
relation TO the Nation, will oppose its spread
and demand that all National Territory sheH be free
& That the Repeal Of the Missouri Compromis,
and the refusal of the Slave Power TO abide by the
principles on which that repeal wac professedly
based. make the National Domain the battle ground
between Freedom and Slavery, and while Repuoil-
cans stand on national basis, and Will ever mani
fest and maintain national spirit, they VIII shflhk
from no conflict and shirk no responsibility on this
issue.
T. That the Slave Power, and the present national
Administration and its adhercnts having violated
this policy and the principles on which II is based
by disregard Of law and it, own profession, by an
invasion Of the State and personal rights, ana ny
breaking solemn covenants, has forced upon the
country The lssue whether Freedom shall be limited
10 the Free States, Slavery to the Slave States,
and mada that issue absorbing and paramount