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Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-06-20

The DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION PORTRAYED
BY 4 PRo-SLAvERy HAND. The New York
Herald is well known to be most intense
pro-slayery sheet-a paper as ultra Southern
upon the slavery question as any paper pub
lishcd in the slave holding States. 1t has
heretofore been decidedly Democratic in its
tendencies in accordance with the us6al poll
cy of leaning to the strongest side That
paper thus pictures the Democratic Conven-
ton
1.-The Cincinnati Convention ASSEMBLIES for
the modest purpose Of debating to the De-
mocracy of the Union their exclusive candi-
date for President of the United States. meets
under the impressive auspices of pistols and
bowie knives, bludgeons and terrorism. In
fact, this party, so long pluming itself as the
party Of the Union and the constitution, has
fallen at length under the control of tbs nm
ger drir"rs Of the South.
The Cincinnati Conference of the niger
drivers will, of course, give us a high sound
ing platform, full of windy distractions and
unmcaning rubbish, with which to gull and
hoodwink the honest yeomany of the coun-
try whereas, if the principles of this niger
drivers convention were truly expressed they
would be given in some such platform us the
following, to wit
/. Resofred, That niggers, pistols, bowie
knives and bludgeons are the Fundamental
principles OF the Democracy, as reconstruct
ed under the administration of our warlike
Franklin Pierce by our dear friends, the
Southern niger drivers
2. Resolred, That the freedom of speech
is liable to abuses which can only be correct
ed by the application of gutta percha to the
naked head of the offending PARTY, as he sits
IN his chair land that in thus beating an abo-
lition Senator, we are righteously vindicatins
the true policy of the '.unterrifed democra-
cy."
3. Resolred, That the killing of n con.
temptible Irish waiter, holding the position
OF niger, for neglect Of duty or impudence
to democratic guest coming down to a late
breakfast, is a proper warning to the whole
Irish race, that they can no longer exnect 10
ride rough shod over the democracy of the
Union.
4. Resolred, As the constitution. rs in.
terpreted by our Southern teachers. the nig.
ger drivers. has already established African
slavery in all the Territories of the United
states, that "squatter sovereignty is hum
bug, that General Cass Is humbug consid-
erably behind the age, and that all abolition
or free State squatter should be expelled from
Kansas, if necessary, by fire and sword, &c.
&c.
This in whatever DISCUSSES of high sound
ing verbiage the Cincinnati niger drivers
democratic platform may be written-this
we dare say, will be its proper interpreta-
ton
This '.fire in the rear" from newspaper
upon whose support the Democrats have
counted is quite signifcant-not that the
Herald's support is worth anything to the
party which is favored with it, but its cou-
ductors have shown much shrewdness in shan
ing their political course 50 as ALWAYS to have
fair wind. They evidently despair of the
Democratic cause, and will not take passage
on sinking ship-Boston Journal.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-06-20

THE REAL OLp GREY Ass.-An Old hunk
er politician WIS Dragging the other day,
THAT he had never scratched ticket, swal-
lowod all the platforms. and raising his
voice. "ncrcr had been Hneared nth any anti,
siarery hercsy"
evil you keep your good nature, my hard
friend, if tell you story asked free
soilcr, whenever hear any Of you hun kers
brag Of your lifelong devotion to slavey, it
always puts me in mind Of the two rival tav-
crn-kecpcrs ! read Of when young.
THE story is. that somewhere in Southern
Poland there had been an old tavern-stand,
whose signboard bore the picture of an ass as
large as life. 1t enjoyed at one time u we'll
deserved and widely-known reputation as
good inn, and great was it's custom.
''ln the course of time, however, a rival
sprung up immediately opposite, and, what
was Worse, its tavern 81 On was also an ass.
'.rhe old tavern lost its custom rapidly,
which did not increase the love of the old
publican for his rival. All manner of means
were resorted to to retrieve the sinking for
tunes of theold tavern. As a last resort, its
proprietor fell upon the idea that he lost his
custom on account Of the imitation Of the
sign. lie at once set to work TO carry out
his notion, and to inform the public which
of the two was the old established tavern
To do SO most efiectually. he had painted in
large letters over the sign these words: HERE
LIVES THE REAL OLD GREY ASS. - Post.
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The MAcHIAs UNION has been enlarged and
Improved in everything except its politics.
1t has become an advocate for the election
of the nominees of the Cincinnati Conven-
ton.
How it can swallow the platform, which
its candidates are the representatives of is pas
sing strange.
The position Of the democratic party in
this state upon the Slavery question, for years
past, has been well defined and clear, upon
the duty and power of Congress to prevent
the extension of Slavery in free territories
Now another position is taken, and for what
purpose, and for whose benefit? The ques-
ton needs no answer.
"Vice is a monster of so frigh,ful mcin
As to be hated, needs but To be seem
Yet seen too uft, familiar wit. her face
We first endure, then pity. then embrace"
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JAMES BUCHANAN,
"JoHN Y. Mason,
"PIERRE SoULE.
"Aix la Chapclle, October Is, 1854"
WASHINGTON, June IL.

SENATE.-Mr. Hamlin arose and ask.
cd to be excused from serving as Chair
man of the Committee on Commerce
He said for the nine years he haG almost
been silent member upon the subject
tina. had so much agitated the country.
He had rarely uttered word. He loved
his country more than he loved any par
ignore than anything that could agi-
tate and disturb its harmony. Although
he believed the repeal of the Missouri
Compromise was great moral and po-
Iiticsl wrong unequalled in the annals.
of the legislation of this country still
with desire to promote harmony. con.
cord and brotherly feeling, he sat quiet
amid all the exciting debate which led to
that fatal result, and opposed it not by
his voice, but by consistent, steady and
uninform vote, not only in accordance
with his own convictions. but in accor-
dance with the instructions of his legis-
lature, passed by almost an unanimous
vote. But the thing was done in viola
ton Of the principles of that party with
whom he bad always acted, and in vio-
lation of the solemn pledge of the Presi-
dent of the U. S. in his Inaugural ad-
dress. Since. however, that wrong had
been sanctioned by the Cincinnati Con-
vention in its contamination and its re-
suits, he felt it his duty to declare that
he could no longer maintain party asso-
Citations with any party that insisted up.
on such doctrines, and could support no
man for President who avowed and re-
cognized these doctrined and W. tn, it
should be used in the coming contest in
opposition to that party.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-06-20

4 large and enthuastic meeting, (of about
thirty persons,) was held in this village, of
those who can swallow the Cin-cin platform,
and Buchanan and Breckenridge, on one even
ing of last week and organized Club which
they christened the Key Stone Club. Custom
House Club, or Custom House Stone Club,
would to more expressive term, and better
conform to the fact. The following officers
were chosen, as a permanent organization.
President, Hon. Chas Jarvis
Vice Presidents, Gen. II. S. Jones, n. S.
Hall, DR.. Asa McAllister.
Secretary, S. B. Woodland
Executive and Corresponding Committee,
Arno Wiswell, Jos. A. Dern, +. N. Watts,
ii. Joy, j. w. Osgood.
Voted, That the name Of this club be call
ed the KEY STONE CLuB, aud the proceedings
Of the meeting be published in The Bangor
Democrat.
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Yours Truly
For tie American.
"Dost thou expect to fool us So


"Dost thou expect to fool us so.''
OLD PLAY.
"Itis never to be forgotten by me,
that in 1852, older and better soldiers
than myself, were passed by to call me
from the retiremen, many valuable lives
would have been saved if you had re-
NAMED rhere which had sought, and
to which l shall return without with |
regret Extract from Frank Pierce's
speech on reception of the news at Wash
ington that the National Convention
had abandoned him.
Now, Mr.. Editor do you, can you sup
pose that Pierce does really expect the
people to believe this: Already are
slavery minions and their dough- faced
allies reiterating Picrce's ''desired retire.
ment." Oh! Frank, it shows your
christian, Submissive spirit. making a
"virtue of necessity" Yes, Mr.. Pierce,
pass into etirement-seek out, the most
secluded, and obscure spot in all our
abroad dominion" you cannot escape the
ghostly walls from the murdered ones of
Kansas. Flee to earth's remotest cor
ner, and yet your midnight hours will
be disturbed by the riveted slave gang
chains. Spend the rest of your presiden-
tial days in fasting and -. for CEN
lures will not eradicate, the fatal Upas,
Of your administration.
AMERIGo.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-06-20

y We wish some person in each town in
this County, would forward us list of the
shipping owned in their town. We wish 10
publish in our Shipping List as full a record
OF the arrivals and clearances of down East
vessels as possible.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-06-20

The Philadelphia Times has taken
down the names of Fillmore and Donal-
son, and now supports the principles of
the Republican party.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-06-20

The American Anti-Fillmore Convention
which met at New York, the 18th nominated
on Monday N. p. Banks for President and
Elk Gov. Johnston of Pa. for Vice Pres Mr..
Banks declines, and and is at the Philidel-
phia Convention urging union and harmony.
We hope to get the nominations before going
to press
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-06-20

- The latest accounts from Texas state
that Gen. Houston had been dangerously ill,
but had recovered
= Notice the call for State Convention
in Portland July 9Th
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-06-20

-Scolding never did anybody
good. 1t hurts the child; it hurts the
parent it is evil, and only evil, every
where and always.
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Pailaaslphia Convention
PHILADELPHIA Inn,

PHILADELPHIA, June 1S.
After an informal ballot by which Fremont
had 259 votes and Mclean loo, the Conyep-
ton nominated Fremont unanimously, and
adjourned till Thursday.
BOsToN, June 10.
One hundred guns WERE fred here this even
ing ON the announcement of Fremont g uomi-
nation.
The Young Mems Republican Club also
il animated their head quarters.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-06-20

Hon. John P. Hale was presented with an
elegant silver salver by the citizens of Do
yer.
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-06-20
From California.
New YORK, 10th.

POPULAR ENFORCEMENT OF JUsTIc.
The Morning Express has seen several
private letters from San Francisco, de-
failing events there connected with the
murder of James King. The Vigilance
Committee, says one of these letters, has
upwards of 5000 members on its muster
roll. Casey, and Cora, the murderer Of
Colonel Richardson, would certainly be
executed by by this committee on the
morning Of the 22d Of May, the day af.
ter the departure of the steamer.
The Vigilance Committee, moreover,
had determined to sit in perpetuity un-
til not only the city of San Francisco,
but the entire State should be subjected
to thorough publication. They have
prepared "black list," embracing the
names of about 100 Of the most notorious
murderers. thieves, and blacklegs, all of
whom will be required to quit the coun.
try at short notice, or contemplate the
contingency OF summary judgment before
the tribunal of Judge Lynch. Among
their names are said to be those OF
Yankee Sullivan, the puglist, and David
Roderic. who was at one time the Demo.
cratic Southern candidate for United
States Senator.
The Vigilance Committee now extends
througout the State, and it is said every
little town and hamlet now has its or.
ganization.
1t is stated on good authority that all
the officials of the State intend to resign
their Offices, and people are now inclined
to look on the Vigilance Committee as
the rulers and law -givers.
Since the last steamer left. our city
has been the scene of intense cxcitment
and in order that you may not think We
are los. to all sense of law and order, We
write few words on the subject.
Our city has been ruled for yea pas,
by the very outlaws of creation They
governed our election by false ballots
put in those officers they desired, and
thus the administration of justice has
been mere farce. On the death of Mr.
King, public sentiment was aroused, ant
our citizens en- masse cried for justice
A vigilance committee has been formed
numbering $500 of our best men, will
one of our leading merchants. w. T
Coleman, as President. They nave tax
en- the laws into their own hands. ant
will do nothing without mature dc
liberation. At the same time, with
gu, the aid of lawyers or courts, justic,
will be administered.
There is no mob or Lynch law, but ;
regular revolution. The whole force i
well governed and we'll regulated. 1t il
the voice of the people, and the whole
State sympathizes with the necessity o
the action.
1t is to be dcplored that such thing
are necessity; but you, and all friend
of this country may rest assured, the re
suit will prove of everlasting good t.
California. We shall be ccnsu-ed a
home, no doubt; but, as we said before
there was an absolute necessity for IT,
action. Our city is quiet, and you vii
hear ofncither riots nor mobs. but jusuc,
to our outraged pcoplc.-Saa Franc. S
Co cores. Of Journal of Commerce
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-06-20

The New York Tribune states that Mr.. Bn-
chanan is in his SEVENTEEN year.
Judge Mclean is seventy one years of age
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1856-06-20

for Sale.
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-, Aug. 9th, 1855.

My DEAR SIR In pursuance of the
unanimous vote of our State Convention,
passed at its meeting at Portland, July
23d, do not forget to recommend to
your county and town committees, to
urge our friends in their respective dis
tricts, to vote against the proposed
amendments, to the Constitution of
Maine.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1856-02-20
HATS SHUT Down Again

No tram mas been through on the Burline.
ton Railroad since saturday night last. Per.
picking e printers, and every one else
Treat vehicle" that Burlington Railroad
we ge' . few items of news VIA Davenport
The Rock Island road seems to be a. more re-.
liable and enterPrisingl managed concern,
Look under Geographic head for all received.
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Especial attention given 10 Insurance Of
FARM PROPERTY, DWELLINGS And OUT
BUILDINGS.
I AsDR Ee such bui3dine- % contents 81 favorable
j. terms far ~ years. lnsures stores. Ware
neu7ea. Buildings Contents, ami Personal Proper
~ gsHerally.
L0ssEs LQlIIABLY ADJUSTED AND PROMPT
LIZ PAID ~ CASH
TIL. Company i Joint Seah Association, organ
lied ander p4etal charter granted by th i.egSla-
turs V Wisconsin mith authorized capital q
$500 coo. One hundred th4usand DOLLAR IL which
il paid il, ana securely invested in bonds ard mort
gRges The Company being tbus securely 81 gan zed
upon irm basis the directors take pleasure in re
comm ualng it 10 public favor, worthy IF conf.
dence and support with the assurance that ali loss
shall be promptly ami honorably adjusted. A
this Is puceiy Stock Company mutual business
VIII 6e lone, nor premium notes taken.
OFFICERS
N. NJ Donaldson, pres't. w. Il. GIBBS N. sec'y.
J. ". Eddy, Vice Prest A. Gibson len Agent
dec 24d3m ". +. TURNER, Agent.
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80, ,.o
40 ''"' ,'''o "''lo' mo- '''"' no : o0'i
80 - - s.'''''',I1 = ''"'.ol-'
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- $500 o'"'''7
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IA, I'll, ~ :. IL. -. 80
,for,;o Ha ~ ~ - ~ ~
oho,, ..+rnason,, ,Iaa -. -,
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49,.
iAe President IN ms late message makes
1'] o'ioN . inc ADMISSION y Kansas WIN
'''o ''-1s 'i'u'io" lscss1'eo' because ne says
vas i'o' =" cons .l'u'ion mace ~ the people,
-. o".y . P"i~ - '"' ps"Ple' ne ooesh
,n''ln''' 'N"' = y NO. " constitution agreed
~ - : I''Jo' ~ y 'ae people; ana hoDoay
''e"''s 'i''t y y We hao supposed that
'0'''9 y wy peol''' 80 laf ny a1i pol'tl-
eai acts are concerned, were entitled 70 be
considered as me people according TO our
rule that maloritles should govern. Bat
''''''''.'.5 'i'@' y were NOT so' iheA
"ou!' iai'se li'o PFecisety i1e posi-
Iion Of Michigan, with rcspec; to part Of
her constitution. Only a part Of the people
supported the constitution on which she was
admitted. But Buchanan contended that those
who voted for i q i stood before Congress,
constituted majority. So it appeared.
And on that showing she was admitted with
;ar;tv of saao,+ons - s.ia..aaaa,.-.I..
ara;ns, ,bo nons.:tnt;a'a aI..a,'.-1 1.a
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SOME o. HooPs.-The Schuyler County
American Budget is ''some" on hoop yarns.
FOR instance he tells Of an accommodating
young beau, in Havana, who recently called
TO take young lady out for sleigh ride.
hen the lady was seated, the young man
discovered that his fair companion with her
surrounding appurtenances entirely filed
the cutter, and not being willing to 70 afoot
himself he gallantly mounted the nag, and
both parties rode on their way rejoicing.
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Card To The L.tuiess
NTOW ready for the season la " ssosh VI g -
~ ming Good. In Neivct--Plain "a shaded .oi'
ors and Hack Of all widths; Plush s.'aneu' Aoss
Fringe More Antique, Natercd Ribbons, 'olors ana
width Galiopne Ia greet variety Gimps Bra us &c;
some in bright eoiors for ehidrons dresses.
sept. 10. daw T. d. FOSTER
lEAMLkS- BA0s--stArk Mills 6o0 just receiY-
~ ed al 80 Main Street DUKkEE & co.
deci0l
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THE CAPITAL QUEsTIoS.--We learn that the
Supreme Court made n decision recently
which covers the Capital case, and oil others
similarly situated in regard to the time Of
taking effect of the same. and that under this
decision the month of April next becomes
the designated time for the relocation Of
the Capital. The whole matter therefore
rests with the Governor and the Commission
ers TO be appointed whose respective duties
in the premises are set forth In the act pro-
yiding for the relocation.
Thus, then, this question of the Capital
which, from various causes, has been hang
ing fire for year past and which the pco-
pie and the Legislature intended should have
been disposed Of long since, is finally settled,
at least 50 far ny authority to make the loea-
ton is concerned. Burlington Gazette
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Franklin Fire and Marine
INSURANCE g0NfasAN1.

CAPITAL $500 1909, CA9If PAID IN 500, 900.
Invested according 70 tha Law Of Illinois.
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CO We cannot quite agree with the au-
thor Of the following short patent essay in
his last assertion, but chccrfully admit all
his hen-ooop premises. Chickens and char
lty, ducks and devotion, mangel wurzels and
morality, are prone to associate.
The man who devotes whole life to ac-
culate weath is a donkey. The moment he
obtains competence he should quit trade,
buy neat little coop in the country for his
hens and chickens, and Immediately give
himself up to the cultivation Of drum head
cabbage and higher grade Of morality
People who die in trrde, generally die indcbt-
ed to the gentleman way down below
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. r. III. O'gONSOR a RH0..
AND DIR IGGISTS

A POTHECAkIEo' HALL, corner Third and n
"A johnson SITS. keokuk, Ia.,ars now in yeaeipt ~
Of a large and well selected stock Of Drugs ~
Medicines, Chemicals aud Dye Stufs. Also, 80
large assortment # tie most popular Patent Med
eines use,s1me # which they have the exelu-
live agency Of; theref lre would call the atteu-
ion Of country merchants and druggists 10 the same
Our stock # Perfumery II large and vared, oempr-
sing Luhin's Baziu's and jules liauels fin Fla
TRAITS every description q Hair oils, Ponmadt-.
Fancy Soaps, Tooth Mil and Hair Brushes. aud all
powder. used for toilet purposes.
Choice brands of Cigars snufs, and Tobacco al
way ~ hand
Ks- Physicians pre-erirt ans carefully compouH-
del 1T all hours u Iii, day or night.
Ieklh-d II III. O'C0NNOK d BRO.
SCAN AND no
AsEil4to THE citizens If keokuk and vicinity. IINr
- IeHNift m, cffrupcr than they purchase III
-. Louis OF any here abroad and transport II here
ANY persons doubling this are invited I" cal. 1t the
oHie city Furniture Rooms. l36 Main street and
satisfy themselves Of the fact. G :. ABBOTT.
tebijd
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How THEY FEEL ABOUT lT.-Greeley writes
rs follows from Washington:
g Ii was only night before last that one of
our most active men in the House was con-
yerstng with two Southern Democrats, who
urged him to drop Banks and let the House
be organized. Take anybody else, they
urged, and you may elect him in an hour
even IL it be Giddings. He replied that our
candidate was Banks, and we should elect
him or nobody. we give you fair notice, ,
they rejoined, that yon can never elect Mr..
Banks, for we won't let YOU. We can't af-
ford to let you have so great q triumph as
the election Of Banks would now be. 1t
would light bonires on every Northern hill,
and cause salutes to be fred in every North
ern city Anything else You may do, but
you shall not elect Banks.'''
And vet Banks Wds elected, notwithstand-
Ing the know-Nothings and the Democrats
United against him.
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ron SALE ATA BARGAIN.
Autumn Stock
Hr n Il A = ~, ~ II

I1As now open fine stock Of French and Amer
HIM printed and Plain DeLaines: Plain and
paid Nar;no Is Coburg. Black and Colorcd Mo
hnlr. De Races =. 70 which he invites the atten-
Ton ~ tbn I,d;s assuring them that the style and
quality are unsurpass. and prices low a the same
goods can be sold in thee my
keokuk, Sept 10. d6w
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Home
INSURANCE COMPANY.


Office No. Wall Street, New York.
Cash Capital, $500 900 90.
Amount IF Assets, S747.972 Al.
Amount II Liabilities S53 81 OF. .
fIsHlS Company diff r. from mast others III having
L paid ap capital If $500 ,O00 90 and divi-
dends made 10 stockholders without first provid-
ing for the unearned premium all outstanding pol
ices, in addition to the capital.
CHASE. MARTIN, Pres.
A. +. WILLMARTH, Sec.
jan23d3m WIN. F. TURNER. Agent.
KEUkgES MARINE INSURANCE co.
Capital. 100000.
fIfHIN Company is prepared ~ do q Marine lnsur-
4 ance business. Cargo risks taken at cas- toinary
rates and tbs usual Cash facilities extended to reg
ular customers.
Losses promptly adjusted.
DIRECTORS
4. Brdgman, VIM. +. Turner,
Il. IL. Harrison, Geo. 3. Smyth.
John Tempin, A. i. Deming
John MeCune, C II. Conn
q. CARRIER JAS. Il. Cox
W. G. kentgen.
A. BRIDGMAN, President.
q. II. SMYTH Vice President
A. l.. DEMING, Treasurer
NM. I. TURNER, Secretary.
Office IN I'd story Concert Hall building.
iau3 & WINE.