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Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-06
The Two Thirds Rule.

We see it stated in one of our exchanges,
that the two-thirds rule which has been adopt
ed in the National Democratic Convention, had
its origin in the effort to defeat Martin Van
Curen in 1871. This is a great mistake. The
first National Convention of our party met at
Baltimore on the 2lst of May 1892. Coy. Luz
cas-, of Ohio, presided over this Convention.
General jackson was nominated for President
and Martin Van Buren, for Vice President.
There was no opposition to General Jackson s
nominations; but there were three candidates
for the nomination for Vice President, Mr. Van
Buren,, P. p. Barbour, of Virginia, in the South,
Richard NJ. Johnson, of Kentucky, in the West.
1t will be seen, by reference to the Washington
Globe of that date, that on Tuesday, May 22d,
the Hon. VIM. r. King of Alabama, from the
committee appointed on Rules, &C., reported
among others, Resolution requiring two.
thirds Of the whole number of votes cast in the
Convention, to make nomination of President
or Vice President. This rule was objected to
by Mr.. Pollard one of the delegates when Mr..
King replied to the objection, in substance, as
follows: That upon the subject of the candi-
date for President, there was no diversity OF
opinion, all desired the denomination Of An
drew jackson; but upon the candidate for Vice
Presidency difference of opinion prevailed; a
number of distinguished citizens had been
named for the office, each of whom had their
particular friends by whom they we're PREFER
ed" This being the case, he observed, lit
was important that course should be pursued
least likely TO give rise TO objections - and
finally concluded by saying: "And as a
nomination made by two-thirds Of the whole
body of the delegates representing the States
in that Convention, would thus show more
general concurrence of sentiment in favor of
the particular individual, it would carry with it
a greater moral weight and be more favornbly
received than one made by smaller, number,
he hoped the resolution would be adopted"
The Resolution was adopted, by nearly a
unanimous vote, and has been the rule regu-
lating the nominations of the National Conven-
tons from that time to the present.-Fsrt
Wayne, (Lq.) Je6ersonian.
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The Presidency.

As the time draws near for holding the De
mocratic National Convention, the question
who will be nominated for President? attracts
more attention. The most prominent candi-
dates at present appear to be Gen. Pierce and
Mr.. Buchanan. Mr.. Bright, we are informed,
will not be candidate and it should become
evident that the friends of neither Of the prom
inent candidates would give way for the other,
when it might be expedient to unite on a new
man. Mr.. Douglass claims will not porbably
be strongly urged on the first ballot. His
friends will probably keep him in reserve until it
is demonstrated that neither can secure a two
thirds vote. 1t is thought by some that the
strength of Pierce and Buchanan will be nearly
equal. Our impression is that Buchanan IS de-
cidedy the stronger Of the two, and that his
strength is increasing daily. We look upon his
chance for the nomination as being the best,
though far from certain. If Mr.. Pierce's friends
will not give way il may be impossible for him
to get two-thirds Of the delegation--in which
case, a new man may be brought forward and
nominated Whether it will be Bright, Douglas,
Hunter Of Virginia, or Cobb of Georgia, remains
to be seen. They are all good men, and demo.
Gratis of enlarged and national views, who would
administer the government for the benefit Of the
entire Union, instead Of pandering to sectional
preudiccs, which would engender strife, and
might epdanger the perpetuity of the Union.
Mr.. Buchanan is our choice. We look upon
him as one of the ablest and purest statesmen Of
the day possessing all the requisites for Presi
dent Of this mighty coniederancy, he would
command respect with foreign governments
and receive the cordial esteem and confidence
of his fellow citizens at home. We should re
ioice in his nomination, and labor diligently
and zeaously to secure his election. In an
nouncng this preference, we mean no disre
spect to the other gentlemen named, nor should
we feel the slightest GOODNESS or indifference tc
any of his competitions who might receive the
nomination. We have entire confidence il
them all, and which ever is the choice Of the
convention will be ours, and receive from us as
cordial a support as we should to Mr. Buchan
an. The Democratic candidate is our candi
date, let his name be what it may.-Eort Way
| (Ld.) Sentinel.
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is reposed in a guide of whom there is not a
constant apprehension that he may suddenly
go astray. The party to which such or such a
candidate may belong will be, for the popular
majority, an incidental question; but what that
majority will demand above all things will be
an acquaintance with the past Of individuals,
IN order to know what may be expected of
them IN the future. The more or less security
which will be offered to it by such or such a
name will be the principal reason for its vote
Let those men who are doing everything to
GUST Mr. BUCHANAN from the candidacy ex-
anime seriously the condition of affairs, and
they will see that their interests duly consid-
cred is to yield the ground to him. In obsti
nately determining to destroy him, they will
only cause themselves to be destroyed along
with him.
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Supreme Court of the United States.
MONDAY, May 5, 1856.

No. 81. Richard d. Wood ct al, Us. Alex
ander G. Davis. Appeal from the Circuit
Court of the United States for the Northern
District of Illinois. Mr.. Justice Nelson de-
livered the opinion of the Court, reversing the
decree Of the said Circuit Court in this cause,
with costs.
No. II. Archibald Douglass ct al, appel
lants, u.s. John A. Rowan's executors ct al.
Appeal from the Circuit Court of the United
States for the Eastern District of Louisiana.
On motion of Hon. Miles Taylor, of counsel
for the appellants, stating that the matters in
controversy in this cause had been agreed and
settled between the parties, this appeal was
dismissed, with costs.
No. lO2. Charles McMicken, appellant, Us.
Franklin Perrin. The argument of this cause
was concluded by Hon. John Henderson for
the appellant.
No. 104. Susan Z. Conner, widow of Henry
L. Conner, deceased, plaintiff in error, as. VIM.
st. John Elliot, administrators ct al, heirs of
Henry l.. Conner, deceased. The argument of
this cause was commenced by Hon. John Hen
derson for the plaintiff in error, and continued
by Hon. J. 2. Benjamin for the defendants in
error.
Adjourned until tomorrow at IL o'clock.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-06

81 Dealer in Wine, Brandy, Cigars, &c, Penn
sylvania avenue, south side, between ~ and 9th
streets, has received part of his fall supplies:
Madeira, Sherry, Port, OF various grades aud
prices.
Cognac Brandy, pale and dark from avery high
order to a fair article.
Scotch Whisky, Schiendam Gin, Of superior
quality.
Jamaica Rum, Monongahela Whisky, extra
fine.
Caracoa, red and white, (Anisette OF Dussel
dorf on the Rhine) Msraschino.
London Brown Stout
Edinburgh Scotch Ale.
Champagne of Mumm's and Meets u Chan.
dons Imperial, Hedsieck & Co., Mumm's, and
Moet & Chandons Verzenay and de Rougement.
Also sparkling ST. Peray, pink and white.
With an assortment OF Havana Cigars
Regala FL Car, Regaia la Vanueva.
rs Ia ebay, Venezulano.
Villanueva Londres Humos &c.
Also, a large assortment Of Rhine Wine, (some
sparkng) and French Wine, red and white from
the highest price to fine Bordeaux table Wine.
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GAINESVILLE (Ala.) budependem thus expresses

GAINESVILLE (Ala.) Independent thus expresses
himself:-Soathe,n Argus.
ave shall not be surprised, if hereafter, one
of the resolves of the Democratic party shall
be, that we are to have no more second term
presidential candidates. Without the least OBJ
lection to the President (for we shall support
him with the same zeal as formerly, if nomina-
ted) we shall hope TO see such an expression
made at Cincinnati, as future guide for all
subsequent action of the Democratic party.
Coming from SO respectable a source, it would
receive the unanimous approval of the party,
and in times hereafter would have most salu-
tary effect upon the President himself in quiet
ing his mind as TO further service required OF
him in the presidential chair One term of
four years, at the head of this republic, ought to
be enough to salty the reasonable ambition OF
most moderate men; and, as the Democratic
party have always been composed of men of
principles, DESTROYS Of dispensing, the great
est good to the greatest number" we sincerely
hope that hereafter we shall have no presiden-
tial asprants before the people for more than
the one term service for all time to come"
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MIDDLETON'S ICE.
e price and full supply guaranteed


TIME Subscriber, having succeeded in filling
il all his houses with Ice of very superior
quality, and having the most extensive facilities
for conducting the trade, now fully prepared to
make contracts for the ensuing season, and feels
confident that the interest Of consumers will be
advanced by giving il their attention.
Persons in any part of Washington will be
supplied punc;uay according TO contract, either
for the season, (vz: from LIST May TO 1st October,
or for the entire year
To avoid mistakes and trouble in settling ac-
counts, contracts should be made, if possible, with
the proprietor, and not left entirely with servants
and those delivering the Ice.
Tickets il used nj all must be paid for on delivery
unless otherwise arranged.
Customers leaving the city for more than ten
days at time, by giving notice at the office, will
be entitled TO a proper deduction without such
notice no deduction will be made.
Notice OF change Of residence, if given at the
Office, will prevent disappointment.
Complaints against drivers for neglect, careless
ness or any other cause, should be made at the
Office.
Ice kept constantly on hand at the Office, ant
can be had in larg, or small quantities.
Orders can be left at the following places OF
sent through the Post Office:
NArRN & PALMER, Penn. avenue and 9th street
4. D. GILMAN, Penn. avenue, between 9th and
7th streets.
W. II. GILMAN, Pennsylvania avenue and ~
street.
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FORD Il Bro, Penn. avenue and 18th street.
RIDGLRY's, Seven Buildings.
u. M. +. X No, corner l51 and | streets
| III. n. MCPHERsoS, Capitol Hill.
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street
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90 M O. IA H - - :

In THE SENATE, yesterday, on motion Of Mr..
CLAYTON resolution was adopted calling for the
original Journal Of the American Commissioners,
in Paris in 1903 and 1904, convened 70 liquidate
and audit the claims of American citizens against
the French Government for spoliations upon Com
merce
Mr., BAYARp addressed the Senate al length on
tbs question Of the Naval Retiring Board. He
advocated amendment 10 the propositions
| pending to amend the act 10 promote the efhcien-
cy of the navy" The prominent features OF his
substitute are, that it proposes TO restore 10 their
| former rank all the officers who have been placed
on the reserved list, and 10 investigate the caPa
city and fitness of those dropped officers who may
desire it, by Courts of Inquiry.
The Senate after an Executive session, ad-
journed
In THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, the Sen
ate bill appropriaiing forly-fve thousand dollars
for the deepening OF the channel over 81. CLAIR
Flats, Michigan, was passed. This was effected
under suspension of the rules, by vote ofyeas
los, nays 40.
The House also passed the bill defining the OBJ
jects for which the balance of appropriation for
the Improvement of the Savannah river shall be
expended
Mr. CLINGMAN asked leave to offer the follow
ing joint resolution,
BE 10 resolped by tie Senate and The House Of
REPRESENTATIVES of tie United States of America i,s
Congress assembled That for the better protection
of the persons and property of American cltlzens
under the law of nations, and as secured by exist
ing treaty stpuations with reference 10 the
thoroughfaros or lines oftravel between the waters
of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, the President
of the United States be and he is hereby autho-
dloempoy any part of the land or naval forces
of the country, and to call for and use any number
of volunteers that may be. necessary TO provide
for the safety Of passengers and other OF our
citizens in those localities; and such forces may
be used by him in aid of the local authorities, or
otherwise to insure the observance of such rights
as the Government of the United States and lis
citizens entitled 10 enjoy,
Objection being made, Mr.. CLINGMAN moved
that there be suspension of the rules, IN order
TO introduce his resolution pending which mo-
tion the House adjourned
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-06
NAPOLEON AT ST. HELENA, OR

IN interesting anecdotes and remarkable con-
versations Of the Emperor during the Eve and a
half years Of his captivity. collected from the me-
MORALS Of Las Casas, O'Mera, Montholon, An
tommarrgi, and others. BY John s. G. Abbot;
with illustrations.
English Grammar. The English Language in
its elements and forms, with history Of It's origin
and development, designed for use in colleges
and schools. Revised and enlarged. BY William
G.. Fowler, late Professor of Rhetoric in Amherst
College.
Caesars Commentaries; literally TRANSLATED notes,
with very elaborate index.
A Child's History ofthe United States. BY John
Bonner. In volumes
An Outline Of the General Principles Of Gram
mar, 10 which quotations have been added. BY
Rev. ]. G.. Grafton Professor of the English Lam
guage and Literature in the New York Academy.
just received and for sale at the Bookstore OF
II, FARNHAM,
Corner Of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania
avenue May
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-06
City's Backbone.

The Syracuse Journal" noting the Van Buren,
Seward Republican meeting here, says:
This demonstration indicates that the pliable
backbone of New York city is becoming stiffened,
and that something good may be expected to come
out of Nazareth, event.
Not the least! All our backbones are just as timber
as ever. We shall hunt Van Burenism and
Sewardism out of the city, 10000 votes being
thrown thus:
Anti Seward and Van Buren,. ............ $1,000
Seward and Van Buren,. 5000
Majority against il. .....................5 $4,000
Then add on Brooklyn, Williamsburg Staten
Island and the River Counties, whose backbones
are all just timber as ours in the CITY There is
no hope for us, not the least! M y E1pysss.
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-06

6fas% At a recent Democratic meeting in
Dearborn county, Indiana, Hon. Geo. w. Lane
offered the following preamble and resolution,
which were unanimously adopted:
Whereas, The Democratic State Convention
gave an expression in favor of Jesse d. Bright
for President, in which we fully concur-but it
being understood that Mr.. Bright is not can
didate for nomination, therefore,
Resolced, That we are in favor of JAMES
BUCHANAN, of Pennsylvania, as our next can
ddate for President of the United States, and
we call upon the people in favor of the great
statesman to speak out and let their voice be
heard so that their wishes may be respected
Washington sentinel. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1856, 1856-05-06
THE TRUE DEMOCRAT

Is the title of a paper just started in New
Orleans. Its articles carry the ring of the true
mettle in them, and it promises to do good SER
wee IN the coming campaign. We welcome it
into the ranks as soldier good and true.
In another column will be found an extract
from this paper from which it will be seen that
It favors the Man Of the People.
As soon as we can find space we shall in.
sert some excellent articles from the RepuJli-
can Journal, of Belfast, Maine The work
goes bravely on.
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DEM. RESOLUTIONS.

bEh- " rNoLh ioNs.s
Res0iued, That the
Constitution of the u.
States embodies the no.
blest and wisest system
of free government ever
established by patriotic
men.
RcSolUed, That as De.
mocrats we will stand
by that Constitution,
with all its compromi-
SEES, and maintain the
union of the States
against the opposition
OF all traitors from what
ever source they may
come.
ReSolUed, That in the
principles of the Kan
sas-Nebraska bill, we
recognize, as they do,
the right OF the people
of the States and Terri
TORIES 10 form their own
domestic government,
in accordance with the
Constitution, and are
just, proper, and Demo
cratic.
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xxrAsuINGToN IRvING,s NEW

wv Work, Wolfert's Roost and other Papers,
now first collected, by Washington Irving.
Scottish Songs, Ballads, aud Poems, by Herr
Ainslec.
Full Proof Of the Ministry, Sequel TO the Boy
who was trained up 10 be Clergyman, by John
N. Norton, A. M.
Memoirs Of Life, Exile, and Conversations OF
the Emperor Napoleon, by the Count de les Cases,
with portraits and other illustrations
Manuel Of Sacred History, by John Henry
Kurlz, ID. ID.
Just published and for sale at
TAYLOR 81 MAURYS
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TAYLOR & MAURy have the honor I,

i announce the completion OF preparations for
the festive season. In addition to their ordinary
stock, (Which has always been characterized by
elegance and variety0 they have received
A choice selection of beautifully illustrated and
tastefully bound Books.
Articles Of" vertu," in Porcelain, Bronze, aud
other manufacture.
Writing Desks, in papier mache and rosewood
Gard Baske 5, Inkstands, Ladies' Cabas
Cigar Stands and Cases, Portemonnaies.
Taper Stands &c,
Together with general assortment OF novelties
remarkable for combination OF the useful with
the ornamental, at prices suitable TO the artisan
millionaire.
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Nj ARRIED.

AT New Orleans, on Wednesday, the ID April,
by the Rev. J. X. GUTHEm, DR.. J. L. CRAW-
COUR TO MYRTILLA, eldest daughter of Ben
jamin Florence, all Of that city.
At New Orleans, on Thursday, the Sd April,
at ST. Lukss's Church, by Rev. G. 5. HEDGES,
GEORGE MASON, Esq, late Of Virginia, 10
Miss ELEANOR s. WALLACE, Of New Or
leans.
Richmond papers please copy.
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one Term for tho presidency.

A democratic meeting in Virginia last week
recommended the Cincinnati Convention to
adopt, as a new dogma of democratic faith the
zone term principle" for the Office Of Chief
Magistrate Of the Union. a writer in tho
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SONS Letters.


On SATURDAY, Mr.. Anthony J. Bleecker sold
by auction, at his rooms, number of auto
graph letters, chiefly Of Washington, Thomas
Jefferson, James Madison, James Monroe, and
others, in number sixteen formerly the proper
ty of a late Chaplain of the United States
Senate. One lot was a cravat worn by Gen.
Washington in the war Of the Revolution. This
was bought by the auctioneer for So. 1t pre-
scented no peculiarly, its color faded, dirty
white, and in form not unlike the black stocks
in ordinary use emily containing no whalebone
or stiffener.
A letter from the Hon. Thomas johnson to
Rev. Mr.. Hatch, sold for 81.
A letter from George Washington to Hon.
Thomas Johnson, asking his acceptance of an
appointment in the Supreme Judiciary of the
United States, dated Philadelphia, July IA,
1891, sold also for 81.
One from Thomas Jefferson to Rev. Mr..
Hatch, relating to both business and social mat
tiers, sold for so cents
One from James Monroe to the samoa so
cial letter referring to Judge Nelson-brought
so cents.
One from Thos. Jefferson TO the same, con.
tanning a critique upon the Constitution Of the
Library Society, and a request to accept dish
Of sea-kale, dated Monticello, April 22, 1928
sold for SO so.
Another from Thomas Jefferson TO the same
referring to his children, his library and his
friends, dated Monticello, Sept. 8, 1921, sold
for 81 rs.
Another from Thos. Jefferson to the same
referring to the "good old Feudal times" anC
inclosing a gift to his Pastor, as an "oferinl
of duty" dated Monticello, Dec. 8, 1921, solo
also for 81 ".
Another from Thomas Jefferson to the same
referring to the Charlottesville Library Society
and suggesting the purchase Of books Of genera
instruction, and excluding novels, and profes
sional and sectarian books, dated March IL
1923, brought 81 rs.
| Three or four other lots sold for simila
prices, only few persons being present
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X. N. RESOLUTION.

X. N. RESOLUTION.
4. Slavery is local not
national. We oppose
its extension into any of
our Territories, and the
increase of its political
power, by the admission
Of any slave State or
otherwise and we de-
mand of the general
government an immedi-
ate redr, Vt the great
wrongs ich have
been inflicted upon the
cause of freedom and
the American character
by the repeal of the
Missouri Compromise,
and the introduction of
of slavery into Kansas,
in violation of law, by
the force of arms, and
the destruction Of the
elective franchise
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