New-York daily tribune., 1856-08-28

The Richmond Enquirer, under the head of ga
Record without a Blemish," gives the following
list of Mr.. Buchanan's votes in Congress on ques-
tiOps relating to Slavery We believe it is correct
except in its omission of the fact that in 1879
before he had caught glimpse of the White House
Mr.. Buchanan signed call for meeting Of the
citizens Of Lancaster to protest against the admis
sion of Missouri as Slave State. Since that we
do lot kuOw that he has spoken acted or voted
with reference to Slavery otherwise than to
strengthen and Uphold it, as The Enquirer fairly
asserts in its article Introductory to the following
summary:
l. In 1896 Mr. Buchanan supported bill to prohibit
the circulation of Abolition Papers through the mail.
admission of Arkansas.
3. In 1867 he denounced and voted to reject peti
tioDs for the Abolition Of Slavery in the District of
Columbia.
4. IL 1887 lie voted for M. Calhouns famous resO.
utions defining the rights of the States and the limits
of Federal authority, aud affirming it to be the duty of
the Government tc protect and uphold the institutions
Of the South
S In 1889 1899 and 1910, be invariably voted with
Southern Sci ators against the consideration of Anti
slavery petitions.
t. Ir Si4-5 be advocated and voted for the Anrex-
alton of Texas.
I. In lsi7, he stained the Clayton Com'romise.
z. In 1850, be proposed and urged the extension Of
the Missouri Compromise TO the Pacific Ocean.
Q. But he promptly acquesc-d in the Coppromse Of
1880 and employ all bis infue nee in favor Of the
faitLfu execution of the Fugitive Slave Law.
10 In 1854 he remons trated against enactment of
the PeLnsylvanis Legislature for obsructlns tae arrest
81 return Of fugitive slaves.
H. In 1854 lie negotiated for the acquisition of
Cuba.
l2 In 1856 he approves the repeal of the Missouri
resr CT on and ports the principles Of the Kansas
NebI sska Act.
IS He never gave vote against the interests Of
Sal cry ard lever uttered word which could pain ths
Il sensitive Southern heart.
TIE pIoL VI facts OF Mr.. Buchanan record touch.
ia Slavery are thus grouped iGto single vieg; so
that the p.rOn Of the least patience in research NAV
ssceriain at a gance how the Democratic candidate
stands respect 10 tie great seue of the canvass 10
this succrct statement, give not detached passages
ard isola'ed acts but bring the whole history OF
ong ne TO bear upon tue popular mind with the ire.
sftble force of truth This rapid retrospsct discoes
consistency and an efficiency Of service 10 the South
which fattery claim for no other living man. Mr.
Bucbar au l. not only yndloated from caumny; he il
no' imply shown to be exempt from just reproach and
worthy Of confidence; he is promoted 10 bis nroner
position III advance Of any and every statesman of the
Moth in tie corfdence and affection of the peone Of
the South He demands rot mere recognition Of his
attachment TO the Constitution, but unbounded ap-
paUse Tor such stryce n the interest Of the South A.
70 ether man can boa.t. Against the csp.ious crit
cism OF cetpeIate adversary refining upon distn,
tons ard sktlAing among qCibbles, the Democracy
oIpoe ,fs 'Lcottest,ble stetaon o the,r candtates
'ealty.