Washington sentinel., 1856-08-07

times and in all places exerted the authority Of
his high character and great talents to uphold
the Union, defend the Constitution, and pro
tect the South"
| To recapitulate
| |. In 1886, Mr.. Buchanan supported a bill
to prohibit the circulation of Abolition papers
through the mails.
| z. In the same year he proposed and voted
for the admission of Arkansas.
3. In 1867, he denounced and voted to
reject petitions for the abolition of slavery into
the District of Columbia
| A. In 1887, he voted for Mr. Calhoun's fa-
nous resolutions, defining the rights of the
States and limits of Federal authority, and
affirming it to be the duty of the Government
70 protect and uphold the institutions Of the
South.
s. In 1889 and 40, he invariably voted
with Southern Senators against the considera-
tion Of. anti-slavery petitions.
6. In l844-'5, he advocated and voted for
the annexation of Texas.
| z. In l847, he sustained the Clayton Com
promise.
8. In 1850, he proposed and urged the ex-
tension of the Missouri Compromise to the
Pacific ocean.
9. But, he promptly acquiesced in the Com
promise of'50, and employed all his influence
in favor of the faithful execution of the Fugi
tive Slave law.
10. In 1851, he demonstrated against an en-
actment Of the Pennsylvania Legislature for
obstructing the arrest and return for fugitive
slaves.
| IL. In 1854, he negotiated for the acquisi-
ton Of Cuba.
IL. In 1856, he approves the repeal Of the
Missouri restriction, and supports the princi-
| Piles of the Kansas. N ebraska act.
IL. he never gave vote against the in
terests OF slavery, and never uttered word
which could pain the most sensitive Southern
heart.
The prominent facts of Mr.. Buchanan's re-
cord touching slavery are thus grouped into
single view; SO that the person of the least
patience in research, may ascertain at a glance
how the Democratic candidate stands in respect
to the great issue Of the canvass"
GA Romantic Life,n with Illustrations.
Dependent on the cold charities of the
world, the ladies Of Charleston, South Carolina,
educate the enterprising lad and procure for
him favorable start towards power and place:
The viper warmed to life, turned and stung its
benefactor."
When entrusted with his country's flag on a
distant post of duty, he hauled it down in order
to commence the first .ftibustero enterprise:
"Stand and deliver?'
Insolent and insubordinate, refusing to obey
his general or his Government, he is tried
found guilty, on every charge, and cashiered:
"The army swore terribly ly"-"d dismiss me bully
Hercules cashier"
Acquired the Mariposa claim-the powerful
incentive to rash enterprises "Money makes
the mare CO."
Sefconceited and Obstinate he rejected the
advice of experienced guides, rushed into i'm
passable mountains and SHOWS and deserted his
men to perish without food or shelter: "As
am lame, will start frstn
Discovered Coochatope for railroad. only
two miles high-the Rams Horn route is the
straightest; and the highest pass amid eternal
SHOWS, the lowest and most practicable: "Buf-
faloes are the best engineers"
A wild hunt through the Great Basin, with
out "belly timber r"-feasting on grasshoppers
and mule meat-a triumph of science: aHe
who eats fat meat, will'himself be fat-and he
who feeds on mules will ever mulish bel"
Lend me your earsl'
Speculated in the claims created by himself,
government appropriation secured and confede-
rate appointed to audit and adjust them: "Put
money in thy pursel"
big beef contract to feed Indians, without
authority and against law-Unce Sam must
pay the bill twice over. "One John Hook
hoarsely bawling through the camp, beefI
Deefl !!
Private caucus in Washington at which the
Presidency is discussed: Black spirits and
white, blue spirits and grey"
The cunning schemes OF jobbers and claim
ants on the public treasury, who lay the wires
and rope in the fanatcal: "Rob me the exche
quer, Hall"
Visit to fifth avenue to learn the views Of the
enterprising young man =" Thame Of Glamis
thou art, aud Cawder and King, that shall be-"
KNow-NorHING CotNcIL: "How, now, ye
secret, black and midnight hags? What is ye
doY" " A deed without name"
GRAND INcArTATIos PHILADELPHIA.
Blair" Thrice the Brinded cat hath mewed,
Greeley" Round about tbs cauldron go
In the poisoned entrails throw"
Snmner-" Sweltered venom, sleeping got,
Boil thou first i the caudron hot
Wsbb--" Try charm Of powerful trouble
Like a h.brolh, boil and bubble
AH-Double, double, toll and trouble,
Fire burn; and caudron bubble
Giddings--" Cool il with a baboon's blood,
There the charm is firm and good
George Laao- "What is this
That rises like the issue OF king,
And wears upon his baby brow the round
And top of ofsoveregnty."
Tom Ford" Seek TO know more"
AH-"Show his eyes and grieve his heart,
:, Come like shadows, 50 depart"
Francis Preston Blair-"Fremont, PIunder. Beef"
bidir--' imDecHe plunderers OF the pubic trea-
suryw
Hang out the banners"
Front -Grasshopper cakes and mule beef, with
"nary red.p
ObssrUe-Wooy horse, with underground
railroad and Uncle Toms Cabin.
Fremont after election" And be these Juggling
iends, no more believed;
That palter with US in double sense;
That keep the word Of promise 10 the ear,
And break il 10 our hope!n
'Othellos occupat on's gon-.r
Fremonter Suddenly Called or
On Saturday, one of that numerous gang Of
Fremont politicians, who are hired to go from
place to place, blowing for the fusion nomi-
nees, stopped awhile in this city. He opened
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