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The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-03-20

MISSING SINCE DECEMBER 2l-JANEs CoLwEII,
l Smith aged ~ years. feet inches high, dark gray
eyes black bar and whkrs high cheek and high color
he left for the West Not hearing from him. supposed he
has met with foul play known he hsd OF
money and watches with him. Any information Of him will
thankfully received by his wife, S Eghh avenue
OF Forty eighth street Western papers please copy.
MIssING-sINCE SATURDAY, MARCH i5 SOPHIA
Ul Butler. ANY information Of her will be thankfully re.
ceived at S0h Greene street.
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UlO the house SO Rn ers street. tho 10Th natnt gold
watch blue eDameied back chain two pn Pawn
brokers and others are requested TO stop offering
same. Apply as above.
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VIZ tefnoon 10th March, Scotch terrier; his
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White French China and Glass Selling ON
ut costs also Csnton china plates covered dishes &C.
gold band French for 81 60 Cash purchasers
depend getting bargains The lease Of the store and fixtures
- - L K KERR
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-10

lowed to determine for themselves what is best
for themselves, and what constitution is most
acceptable to themselves, yet conforming to
the acquisitions of the Constitution.
There is in fact none other or material sub
stantive ground upon which this excitement
can feed.
To contest the matter on this, the true and
only real ground is to surrender the victory
without battle to the friends of the Constitu-
ton.
1t is this knowledge of the evident weakness
of their cause, of its utterly untenabe position,
which has induced the cunning and wicked
leaders in this warfare upon the peace and
prosperity of the country, as well as of the
sanctity of the Constitution, to get up ten
thousand side issues, and by the power of their
steam presses so to fil the whole atmosphere
with mist Of falsehood, like vapor, distort-
ing objects to the sight
The inconcevable audacity of misreprescn.
tation of the plainest facts, and the ready
manufacture of frghtful falsehoods, the very
thought of which would make conscientious
man shudder and revolt at their mere concep.
tion, form the very staple of their discourses
in print and by speech.
The most furious denunciatons are made
of whole communities for no wrong done or
alleged to be intended to themselves by these
denunciators; but simply because they disap.
prove of slavery, they consider all means foul
and poisonous, as justiGable in every transac.
ton with communities in their own country
permitting it..
Reason must soon resume her sway, and its
breath will blow off these disiorting mists
which give rise to such unfortunate misapre-
tensions
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-10
JOHN 9. BREcK1NRIpGE.

The nomination of this gentleman for Vice
President reached US after q portion of our
last paper had been worked off, so that we
were unable to announce it in the whole edi-
ton. 1t will henceforth appear at the head OF
our columns as name worthy to be thus asso.
ciated with that of Pennsylvania distinguish
ed statesman.
1t will not be deemed invidious in US to-
wards any of the distinguished names put in
nomination for the Vice Presidency, to say,
that the nomination of Mr.. BREcKINRIDGE is
in every respect proper one, giving strength
to and commanding the support of the whole
party. He is young, it is true, but ripe in in
formation and experience, and possessing all
the characteristics which inspire confidence in
the man and give promise for the statesman.
1t is a nomination eminently 6t to be made.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-10
THE ISSUE.

The simple, naked, undisguised fact, that the
only hope of defeat to the Democratic party by
its opponents, rests upon their ability to excite
the bitterest and most unappeasable hate be-
tween the different sections Of the Union,
should Of itself secure to the Democratic party
the support Of every man faithful to honor and
to the Constitution.
The worst aspect of the matter is, that this
bitter dscord is sought TO be engendered for
no adequate or real cause whatsoever. 1t is
gotten up wholly on false pretences. Facts are
deliberately manufactured to order and for the
express purpose of inaaming the minds Of
people Of different sections against each other.
Causes for collision are courted, and, when
they will not offer themselves, the very clergy,
who are infected with this reasonable plague
spot, set themselves to work TO control and to
contrive circumstances which shall compel col.
lision, bloodshed, and widespread discord.
Commanding presses, whose innumerable sheets
are scattered over the land and as with ten
millions Of tongues, discourse sedition, mutual
hate, violations Of law and the Constitution.
The whole country is to be embroiled in The
mostbitter warfare, alienation offeeling preached
up as virtuous and every possible means is to
be resorted TO TO weaken the mutual respect
and confidence Of the several portions Of this
Union towards each other-so to loosen the
bonds Of brotherhood, that they will, by their
own weight, fall asunder
The extraordinary circumstance Of the whole
matter is, that not one Of those States, or Of
those individuals, who are so unremitting in
their deeds Of evil, so ferocious in hunting
down the Constitution and the equality Of the
States, could, TO save themselves from perdi.
ton, adduce a single instance Of the infringe
ment Of any right Of any Of those States, or any
Of those individuals, or Of any injury done 10
their interests, or Of any meditated wrong to
them in any manner, shape or form whatso-
ever.
With this great truth transparent 10 every
eye that will look upon it, is il not passing,
passing strange, how madness rules the hour7
What are the real causes which have aroused
to turbulence the passions Of whole naton7
Do the citizens Of Massachusetts or Of Ohio
or Of any free State complain Of the violation
Of their constitutional rights, as legally and
authoritatively expounded, or that their inter
ests,are unfairly and injuriously aiTecied2 No.
There is no pretence Of either. What, then, is
the mighty cause which so violently and dan.
gerously agitates whole nation2 Is the OBJ.
ject Of the contest about to begin to repeal the
law Withdrawing the Missouri restriction2 No;
there is no pretence Of such purpose.
The alpha and the omega, the sum and
substance Of oil the occasion for The extraordi-
Rary spectacle Of whole people nfamed to !
fury with each other is, that the people Of
Kansas, in the untrammeed exercise Of their
rights, and their own judgment, are to be al !
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-10
PLATFORM OF JAMES BUCHANAN, OF
PENNsYLvANIA.

"Resoired, That in the present distracted con.
dition Of parties, in which sectional and par.
tial issues have been allowed 10 attain a
dangerous supremacy, we recognise in the
policy Of the Democratic party, that which
rests upon the Constitution as it's basis and
that it is the party which above all others has,
in the language Of the illustrious Madison, ever
continued TO hold the Union of the States as
the basis Of their peace and happiness to sup
port the Constitution, which is the cement of
the Union, as well in its limitations as its au-
thoritess; to respect the rights and authorities
reserved to the States and TO the people, as
equally Incorporated with, and essential TO, the
success OF the general system; and 10 avoid
the slightest interference with The rights Of
conscience or the functions Of religion, so
wisely exempted from civil jurisdiction.'
"Resoired, That the general consent Of the
wise and virtuoos Of all nations, the trainers of
the Republic Of the United States exhibited. IN
their individual characters and in the result OF
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-10
Hon. w. A. Rtchardson.

The nomination of hisdistinguished National
Democrat by the democracy of llnois, as
candidate for governor, is hailed throughout the
South with the liveliest feelings of satisfaction,
1t is a good omen Of the futnre. So long as
the democratic party at the North sustain and
elevate to Office such men as belong to the class
of which VIM. A. Richardson is a noble repre-
sentative the Union will be safe. In the long.
protracted struggle for Speaker the whole
South could not have looked on and manifested
more interest for the triumph of one Of her own
favorite sons than she did for the triumph of
VIM. A. Richardson-the friend and father of
the Kansas Nebraska bill in the House of Re-
presentatives. All honor to the gallant demo-
cracy of Illinois, who know how to appreciate
true merit and to reward it.-Little Rock
(Arkansas) True Democrat.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-10


On Thursday last Judge Douglas addressed
the subjoined dispatches TO Hon. w. A. Rich.
ardson, a member Of the Illinois delegation in
the Democratic National Convention. We
give these dispatches in the order they were
written and forwarded by telegraph. Union.
WASHINGTON, June 3, 1856.
DEAR SIR: From the telegraphc reports in
the newspapers fear that an embittered state
of feeling is being engendered in the conyen-
tion, which may endanger the harmony ard
success of our party, ! wish you and all my
friends to bear in mind that have thousand
fold more anxiety for the triumph of our prin
ciples than for my own personal elevation. If
the withdrawal of my name will contribute to
the harmony of our party, or the success of the
cause, hope you will not hesitate to take the
step. Especially it is my desire that the action
of the convention will imbody and express the
Wishes feelings, and principles Of the Demo
cracy Of the republic; and hence, if Mr.. Pierce,
or Mr. Buchanan, or any other eminent states.
man who is faithful to the great issues involved
in the contest, shall receive majority Of the
convention, / earnestly hope that all Of iHy
friends will unite in nsuring him two-thirds,
and then in making his nomination unanimous.
Let no personal considerations disturb the har-
mony of the party or endanger the triumph of
our principles. S. A. DOUGLAS.
Hon. w. "A. RICHARDSON,
Burnett House, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-10

STATEMENT OF AN EYE WITNESS" We
see travelling the rounds of the Republican
papers, statement furnished the Boston jour
nal by Dr. Bunting, Of Montreal who claims
to have been an eyewitness OF the assault
upon Senator Sumner. The following is part
Of this statement:
while this assault was progressing, Mr..
Kett stood with one hand fourishing larpe
cane TO keep off any person disposed 10 inter
fere, Tith the other hand holding a pistol be-
hind him partially under The flap Of his coat.
but which DIR. Bunting saw very distinctly pro
jecting from between the flaps of his coat.
During the attack, Senator Douglas stood Nth.
in tce feet Of Mr.. Sumner, an a free and edsv
position, aoith Jott hands an his pockets his hat
on, and making no increment to,cards the as.
Sdiidat"
1t is hardly necessary for us 10 inform our
readers that every word Of this is false. Sena.
tor Douglas was not in the Senate chamber
when the assault was committed, and Mr.. Keitt
occupied 10 such position as is attributed 10
him. The DIR. Bunting who makes the state
ment is an imposter, swindler and villain, alto.
gether too well known in this city to need an
extended notice from US. We expect TO hear
Of him next as " Lieutenant Colonel Bunting.
direct from Kansas, where he was an eye-wit.
ness Of the burning Of Lawrence r'--Prori.
deRce Post
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-10

gay We devote so large space in our
columns to extracts from other papers showing
the temper and spirit with which the nomina-
tions have been received, that we have little
ter of the matter occupying our columns, that
our readers will have little occasion for regret.
We need scarcrly call attention to the speeches
of General Cass, Judge Douglas and President
Pierce they have in them that which will com
mand universal perusal.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-10

The telegraph yesterday brought news OF the
nomination Of James Buchanan, Of Penn.
sylvania, by the Cincinnati Convention on the
seventeenth ballot. The friends of Douglas
and Pierce having Withdrawn the names OF
these gentlemen from the canvass, the nomna-
ton Of Dir. Buchanan was unanimous.
Mr.. Buchanan is one Of the abest statesmen
in The United States, and has served his coun-
try faithfully in many high and responsible po-
sitions. He has lately returned from England,
where he has resided several years as the Min.
lister Of the United States 10 the Court of ST..
James, with credit TO himself and honor to his
country. AS a Senator in Congress from his
native State, and Secretary Of State under j as
X. Polk, he gained reputation second to none
Of our ablest Slater men, and if elected, las he
probably will be,) be will bring an amount Of
talent and experience TO the post that will ena
bic him TO conduct the affairs Of the nation with
ability aud Neutrality-suspicious. Standard
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-10
From the Pennsylvania.
The Dem ocratic Platform

The Cincinnati Convention has settled the
platform question in a manner which no doubt
will prove highly satisfactory to the Democrats
everywhere, and to the country generally All
the old landmarks of the party have been pre-
served, and the honored principles, the justice
and wisdom of which have been so clearly
established by the unerring tests Of experience
and time, re-afirmed. On the new issues
which have recently arisen, there has been no
equivocation. They have been met in a bold,
frank, and fearless manner. Bravely and un-
disguisedly has our banner been unfured, in.
scribed in plain, clear coors with our doctrines,
so that all may know what faith we profess,
and on what planks we mean to stand or fall,
as the people in their sovereign majesty, may
decide.
Now, as in the days Of jefferson, we pro-
claim our unfaltering devotion to the great
cause Of civil and religious liberty, and our
"undying hostility to every form of tyranny
over the mind Of man" We delerminedy op.
pose the selfish and unjust design of robbing
this country Of its ennobing Characteristic
that Of being an asylum for the down.trodden
and oppressed people Of every cline. We win
resist with all our energies the base attempt to
practically nulify that noble feature Of the
Constitution which forbids the establishment OF
religious tests for Office, and TO invade the pre-.
negatives Of the Deity himself, by arrogantly
assuming the right TO punish free American
citizens for exercising the sacred and inalen-
able right Of exercising their own judgment in
selecting method Of worshipping their Creator
The principles Of selfgovernment, as en-
bodied in the Kansas ebraska act, has also
been unanimously endorsed by the Democratic
National Convention. Founded upon the eter-
nal principles Of justice, and embodying as il
does the very issue upon which the battles Of
the Revolution we're fought and American In.
dependence won, however rudely the doctrine
may be now assailed, It's final triumph will be
so complete, that in after years not a tongue
will question it.
On the new questions connected with our
foreign policy, the platform is equally divided.
The Monroe doctrine is unequivocally endorsed
and new force thus given to The mportant duty
of preserving this continent free from further
encroachment on the part Of graspiug Euro
pean powers.
The deepcberisbed feeling Of opposition to
the designs of Great Britain on Central Anne
rica, and the desire 10 preserve free and un-
trammeled our communication with California
and Oregon, are expressed BY the Convention.
Taken as a whole, the platform embodies a
a chart by which a Democratic President can
safely steer the ship Of State through any emer.
gency which may arise, and embraces a Sc
ries Of propositions applicable to the manage
ment OF the Government Of this country, Of
which every Democrat may well feel proud, and
every patriot contemplate with approval.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-10

was then rendered to the Secretary and the
citizens of Cincinnati, and then the convention
adjourned sine die
After the adjournment, Mr.. Ward, the prsi-
dent of the convention, being loudly called for,
made an eloquent speech in support Of the &C;
ton of the convention.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-10

ddate for Vice President, and then adjourn
till p. m. which motion was withdrawn.
Col. Black, of Pennsylvania, having the hoor
returned thanks for the unanimous vote which
had been cast for James Buchanan, IN his re-
marks pledging Pennsylvania TO constant de-
votion TO the Union. His remarks were well
received.
The resolution endorsing the present Ad-
ministration was then introduced by MIR. Hal
lett, of Massachusetts,.
The resolution being put some "noes" re-
sponded, but the President declared the vote
unanimous in the affirmative.
Mr. Peck, of Michigan, said he protested
against such decision. He would never con-
sent that the great Northwest should be SLAM
dered and stult6ed by the supposilon that she
endorsed the Administration Of Mr.. Pierce.
Mr.. Wright of Pennsylvania, hoped that the
majority report on New York should be stricken
from the minutes; and, in order that all differ
ences might be settled, he would offer a resolu-
ton recommending both sections to agree upon
holding State convention to settle upon an
organization and make preparations Tor the
nomination of single electoral ticket.
Judge Beardsley ton the part of the hards)
assured the convention that the National De-
mocraiic party of New York would work cheer
fully and persiStently for the success of the
ticket, for The union Of both parties, and heal
ing past difficulties.
Mr. Ludlow expressed similar views on the
part of the softs.
Governor Seymour rose and made an able
and conciliatory speech, aluding to the time
when the Democracy of New York was united
and promising TO return to those halcyon days
The resolutions were then adopted, and tht
convention adjourned till p. IN.
Afternoon Session.
On reassemblng, a resolution pledging al
the constitutional powers of the government
to the construction Of a railroad to the Pacific
was adopted by ayes 205, nays So. The Con
vention then proceeded to ballot for candi
date for Vice President, with the following
result:
John G. Rreekinridge, Of KY. S!
John 4. Quiiman, of Miss. .............. 5!
Linn BOYD, OF kY.. 3.
Benjamin Fitzpatrick. Of Ala. ................ II
A. V. Brown, of Tenn. ..................... q
HerschriV, Johnson, Of Ca. .............. 81
Thoaas J. Rusk, OF Texas. {
- Poik. ........-..........
J z. Dobbin Of N c.. ...s-.................. Il
second ballot was entered into, when Hon
John e. Breckenridge, of KY, was unanimously
chosen.
After the nomination Of Mr. Breckiuridge
himself, Mr.. Preston of Kentucky, and others
made speeches, congratulating the Convention
and the Democratic party upon the singular
unanimity exhibited in the nomination, and
the amicable adjustment of the differences in
New York, &C., &c.
Charleston fixed upon as the place for
holding the next National Convention
The National Committee was appointed.
The Convention adopted a resolution au-
;y,, L.. 4 l.. r IL W II
member of the Committee, but the Softs de-
clined participating in the game Of chance
and Augustus Schell being the only name in
the hat was elected. The Convention then
adjourned sine die. Subsequently the Presi
dent made an eloquent speech
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-10
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

All advertising for less time Than three
months, will be at the usual rates-Sl per square
for the first three Insertions and twenty five cents
for each subsequent issue.
BSsy~ Letters on business should be addressed
to JOHN SHAW, Sentinel Office, Washington.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-10
A Discomr,tsed Opposition.

Never was an opposition so "dumb founded
by nomii alton, as are the American and
Know-nothing factions, by the turn Of affairs
at Cincinnati.
They bad counted upon a new man, or upon
some man upon whom their incendiary missiles
and their heavy batteries could be piled. Ex.
pecting The defeat Of Mr. Buchanan, they had
eulogised him, and claimed a sympathetic in.
terest in his fortunes.
He is nominated and they feel that they
are beatenl His reputation is too solid for
their artillery. He stands too high for their
reach, and the foundations Of his strength are
dug too low for thcir arts Of sapping and min.
ing 10 avail them.
II is but a little while ago since the Whig
party turned its face TO the wall and died. All
that remains Of the divided family that quarrel
over its inheritance, is to turn their despairing
faces to each otherand curse.-AJdny IN ~
AtioS.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-10
OUR CITY.

The new Mayor, Doct. WM. B. MAGRuDER,
took the oath of Office yesterday, according to
the charter, in presence of the Boards of Al
dermen and Common Councils previous to
which, he made short address declaring his
intention to execute the laws with impartiaity
and intimated that the high and well informed
merited greater punishment for violating laws
than the low and ignorant classes of the com.
munity.
He invoked the aid of all good citizens in
sustaining the authorities in the execution of
their duties, deprecated the evils which have
arisen from the frequent assemJlages Of the
youth IN The streets at night, and called upon
all Parents and Guardians to see to their
households in this matter, assuring them of his
determination to enforce the law which forbids
minors running with the Fire Apparatus.
All who love the peace and quiet of the city,
without respect to party, wish him success.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-10
Burnett House, Cincinnati, Ohio.
WAsurYcroS. june s. 1866. a. n

"ASHiNUTUN, . JuHt 0, IooO-5, q. m.
DEAR SIR: have just read so much of the
platform as relates to the Nebraska bill and the
slavery question. The adoption of that noble
resolution by the unanimous vote of all the
States accompishes all the objects had in
view. in permitting my name to be used before
the convention. If agreeable to my friends,
would much prefer exerting all my energies to
elect tried statesman on that platform to
being the nominee myself At all events, do
not let my name be used in such manner as to
disturb the harmony Of the party or endanger
the success of the work so nobly begun
S. A. DOUGLAS.
Hon. w. A. RICHARDSON, of Illinois,
Burnett House, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-10
A Young Lawyers Farewell 20 his once
on Leaving for Nicaragua.
BY JOHN n. NEW.

Farewell TO ye walls, web-bearded and boary,
Where I've dosed DER Kent and snored DER Story;
Where each client that entered but too plainly saw
youth, like necessity, that knew no law.
Farewell TO ye papers, unstained as sword,
Ere the calves Of the owner il neatly has bored
And ye msny-formed bills, ne'er feeding a fee,
That, undraun by myself have been drawn
against me.
Farewell 10 We bottles, not of wine bot ofins
Too covered with dust for my pen cen 10 drink;
And We cards, not for play, bur proies ionsl baii
hat unlike the cars, for the weightiest wait.
Farewell 10 ye all, Walker beckons me on,
Where an aclon once filed is sure io-be won
Where each suitor is suited without an appeal
And the code, most in prsclce, nures one 10 steel
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-10
WASHINGTON, June, IS, lS56-91 D. m

WASHINGTON, June, s, 1864 p. m.
Mr.. Buchanan having received majority of
the convention, is, in my opinion, entitled to
the nomination. | hope my friends will give
effect to the voice of the majority of the party.
S. A. DOUGLAS.
Hon. w. A. RICHARDSON, of Illinois,
: Burnett House, Cincinnati, Ohio.
Washington sentinel., 1856-06-10

WASHINGTON CITY.--It is very fashionable
to abuse Washington city, because occasionally
scenes Of disorder and rufianism are seen there.
From long residence at the National Capital,
we can say that such scenes form no part Of
Washington society. They are neither natural
nor congenial TO the people who live there, for
proof Of which we have only TO look 10 ibe &C.
tors in such scenes. They belong generally, 10
other sections Of the country, as the deplorable
occurrences Of the past six months will testify.
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