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Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-06-27

Il subscription having been made in Boston
to procure Il testimonial of respect TO Hon.
Charles Sumner in the shape of a sup,rb
silver vase with appropriate designs and in.
scriptions, and word Of the matter having
reached Mr.. Sumner, he wrote to the Secro.
tary as follows
WAsutSGroN, 18Th June, 1sjG.
Ny d." Sir The papers speak Of A token
planned by you, in appreciation of my recent speccb
exposing the anne against Kansas. Pardon me, if
IN advance of any direct information I say to Won
irahNIy' mat ! e'nnot allow this fat.ering project
to proceed further.
1t Is enough for nc, that you aud YOUR p,ncrou =
associates approve what / said. Such synrntby
anu support ia the cause, Of which am a bumblo
representative, is all that | asked for myself or pm
wlIilhS - accept. But the cause itself has constant
claims ON rs all. And / trust not to seem too bpll.
Il express a desire, that the contributions intended
Tor tlc i''tlmonill to me may be applied at once
ana Wli''nJ ab!icmcnt Of any kind, ~ hc rccgpyy
ott security nj fie,jom IN k5nyix. y
IL was ior this that | spoke in the Senate, and
l shaII be Proud to regard these contributions thus
applied ai my words hardened into deeds.
Believe me, my dear sir, with much regard,
Very faithfully yours,
CHARLES SUMNER
CARLOS PIERCE, ESQ.
The Secretary was thereupod ordered to
subscribe the amount of funds in his hands to
aid the Cause Of " Freedom in Kansas in
the name Of Hon. Charles Sumner.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-06-27

We learn, from the Citizen, that late on
Tuesday night of last week, while Church.
Sheriff OF Addison Co., was in the act of ar
resting a drunken man in MiIdlebury he was
struck a terrible blow on the head with some
missile in the hands Of the rioter and knocked
sen''Iess. IN ugly cash over two inches in
length was cut On his left temple penetrating
to the skull, It is thought that his skull
was not fractured.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-06-27
Fremont and DAYTON.

N Vl'F 'h'
is stirred on the great issue before the nation.
fremont and Freedom VS.. Buchanan and Slav-
cry Is the case to be tried at the Ballot-box
next November. The people will be on hand
depend upon ton the side of Fremont
ana Freedom. We might fill our paper twice
over with notices showing the carnestness
which is felt in favor of the republican nomi-
nees. a few must suffice for to. day. For va
riety's sake we furnish also some of the
mournIul remarks of those opposed to it.
The Newark Daily Advertiser endorses
Fremont and Dayton, and says:
"a ticket with Fremont's name at the
head, reinforced by New Jerseys distinguish
ed son, William l.. Dayton, must prevail
over all that can be brought against it, And
what Will be opposed to it Fillmore ! This
name will probably be withdrawn when that
gentleman comes near enough to survey the
Held. Distance has probably lent cnchant-
mcnt to the view. When he comes home,
his optics, naturally clear may be olsen
thrallcd.
Can buchanan, Breckenridge and slavery
nope to maintain II successful war against
Fremont and l~iberty-liberty of speech and
territory 1t would seem to be impossible;
we are sure it would be undesirable for our
country $ sake and that Of humanity at large.
lhe cause is Fremont and Dayton against
buchanan ana ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
young iuIl OF youthful enterprise, generous
ana daring, OF large natural genius for adj
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the calculating politi-
'ldh' Always hunting for personal adyaLce-
ment, changing sides to obtainit-a compound
oil the selfish lntrIguer, warm tllibustcr and
cold patriot, crystalized into that antiquity
known as james Buchanan Of the Cincinnati
platform, no lOng"ra person any more than
Isl Carolina negro, but a slave-I plank.
Inns reminds US to say d word OF the libcr.
al and comprehensive principles enumerated
ny the People 5 Convention. They are worthy
ol The body, worthy Of The endorsement OF
Col. Fremont, because they are worthy of u
freeman. \ good man and patriot NAV es.
rouse them without turning himself into IA
platform, as Mr.. buchanan has done in his
extreme toniness for changing. When one
reads them, he ieeIs as If II fresh air was
hlowlhg upon ms check from Constitution
liaIl-the spot where the dear old Constitu-
hon was adopted by our lathers-not the
miserable countcricits that have since been
maze OF 1t IN south Carolina, Virginia and
e'seWhere' The Philadelphia articles Of
DcIl'i have the smell OF former days about
tncI'' Wleh Il President was respectable and
respected; strong arguments, not heavy
Dungeons Carried the day in the Senate
Chamber. and DULLES were kept ut home to
overlook the plantation and whip the no.
" Ai'"iS Evening journal says
hoi L".n, JUST PRUDENT ana WISE lie would
Win Cromwellion er,n bo wnnii ~ "
sword. OIirorcbi NH ,nH oris.oor" Nv u
TO subvert tIc Rn,nhi,canism 80 W. "G1s e
ment-to crn.L on, ,La antL"ai r'
in tho \,tion,I n,n,,in agi
r,rro and t,rrnr i,r dnLa.a 'i T.
CounriIs would oan,o +"a ~ !. ,it'ou'
udmonitorv nnnisLmnnt PiO"P' '"'' anu
Wn cnnII mia -, .tn
prospect of an honest, wise and rcsoIute
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-06-27

InE SENTINEL informs us that cfisics Of
Frank Pierce and his friend Brooks were sus-
pended from the Court House windows during
the meeting at st. Adams ON the lith. 1t
says also that we forgot or de,isnedly omitted
to mention the circumstance, and by our
silence approved the transaction. We did
not forget or desiguelly omit the circum-
stance. We learned it first and only from
the Sentinel, and do not now feel sure that 1t
ever occurred, for the Sentinel is not the best
authority possible, in matters which have
any political bearing. Hanging up c1isics is
we think a chcapand POOR kind of wit. 1t is
small business almost as small a. urvropri-
nting to the exclusive use Of one party "A flag
pole which by a distinct agreement was to be
the property Of both parties.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-06-27

ARNolp's NTAl Fun ANp Glsrrrrs consume
'"'"'"'fs-ncutralize that clcm,nt or principle
which causes IT. and they give new vigor and
strength to body and mini-pew animation to unh,d
spi1fs,
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-06-27

y CrEIors trial recently occurred at the
Mi'1Ic'ez Sessions in England. Thomas
Swaziland, against her will, undertook to
KISS Miss Newton; she resisting bit off his
nose; he brought al action to recover the
value Of his nose, and the jury gave a verdict
OF served him right" the court ruling. that
II any man attempted to kiss a woman
against her will, She had a clear legal right
to bite off his nose.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-06-27

CoNMrNoFNENT.-An interesting feature of
the exercises in connection with the next
Colnmcncemen of the University of Vermont,
will be the celebration Of the SIGN, Pm
Society 1t will take place on Monday eve
ming at : p. NJ. I'm address will be delivered
by Rev. JANEs DouGLAss, Of Rutland. y Y.
aud Il Poem by Prof. \. G. klNpRI,K, u. d.
of the University OF Rochester. y. y. The
fine reputation of these gentlemen. as men
and as scholars, Is a sufficient guarantee that
the occasion will be marked by more than
COMMON ability and interest.
Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1856-06-27

FATAL ACCIDENT oN THE VI. c. L. Il
This mornis, as the up train was nearing
Jonc,yille, a woman named Patience Spooncr.
Ga town charge, as we understand, and not
wholly of sound mind) stepped out of the
bushes ON to the track about twenty feet be.
fore the engine, and was instantly crushed to
death.
THE Assn FILluoKE NAuoy,I CONVENTION.
the North American Convention adjourned
san, dr., Friday, after nominating Ly acclama.
ton for President Col. Fremont, in the place
OF Mr.. Banks, who hal authorized his name
to DE withdrawn, and for Vice President
Gov. Johnston of Pennsylvania, Notwith-
standing some expressions of disappointment
ON account Of the treatment Of the COM
mite of Conference at Philadelphia. the
Convention broke up with the best of feel NJ.
fully satisfied with Fremont as their standard
bearer. There will be, We doubt not, before
November, entire harmony between the Re
publicans and the North Americans, and no
split tickets,
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-08-13

Sparta. Aug. 9. 1856

ONANAA, AN6' y ASSO'
MEssRs EDrToRs-Msj W P Hickerson and E
Gardenhre, Electors for this District, have been
speaking in this county this week entirely to the
satisfaction Of the Americans, and greatly to the
discontinue of Sag Nichtism. heard them at one
of their appointments and vas perfectly delighted
with the result Maj. HickersOn walks into old
Buck with gloves of and shows him up in true
colors, proves his federalism, his anti-war speech,
opposition to the Niagara sufferers, Mrs. Brown,
and the widow Denny. He also took up the
Squatter Sovereignty doctrine as laid down in Mr..
Buchanans letter of acceptance, and that clause in
the Kansas bill that permits foreigners to vote, and
handled them in a most mastery style. He also
showed that Mr.. Buchanan had always been high
protective tariff man in opposition to the southern
democracy, and in the bargain and intrigue affair
be skinned without mercy.
Col Gardenhre has got over match, and did
not defend Buchanan as his friends desired. He
admitted Bucks federalism, his anti,war speech,
but said he had repented argued that the democrat
ic was the only party to be trusted and bad always
been national, admitted that Fremont and Hale scere
democrats, and denied the information you gave as
to his McMinnvie speech. (Will the McMinnvile
Enterprise say how this is?) He charged that the
democratic party had kicked Fremont, Hale Ben
ton and Van Buren, out Of their party years ago.
COL Gardenhire is decidedly the most talented
man of his party in the Mountain District. But
bis cause is so bad he can't successfully defend it.
Maj Hickerson winds him up completely on all oc-
casions-in short, Hickerson is whole team. As
an evidence of the damage Hickerson is doing the
Locos, at billions and Cassville the democracy
pitched in gouger in the person Of a little fellow
from Gainsboro', called William H. Bolts, who
says he is an old line whig, and left the American
party because the 18th section was stricken out.
After Gardenhire and Hickerson had spoken at
those two places, he pitched in, but did no dam
age. He is weak little fellow. DR.. Snodgrass
was at Cassvile to reply, but was advised not to
do so after he had spoken even by democrats all
concurrng that Bolts had killed himself, and the
idea of Bolts speaking after such men as Hickerson
and Gardenhre to enlighten US clod heads in
White, tickles my fancy. Yours, &c.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-08-13

nishes temptations, and secures immunity to
kidnappers, the administration is deter
mined to carry it out, EVEN AT THE
RISK OF BLOOD
How nobly Mr. Fillmore redeemed his
promises the whole country knows. In
stantly and vigorously, at all hazards, was
the arm Of the government employed in en-
forcing its provisions. When the law tri-
umphed, every southern and conservative
press was loud and hearty in praise of the
Presidents gallant and manly execution Of
it, while fanatics cursed and reviled him
without stint. Oh! is it not humiliating
to think how egregiously party malignity
can make men stultify themselves. The
men who, moved at the moment by the pat
rioric gallantry of his course, were profuse
in their praises, are now befouling the fair
escutcheon Of his fame with SANDER and re-
proach.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-08-13
More Souatter Sovereignty.

Buchandn'8 friend takes the taeld.-Hedr Sen
0tor BigIer, Of Pennsylvania.
The proof of the utter corruption and de-
moralzation of the so-caled Democratic party,
by the infamous doctrine of Squatter Sove-
reignty, is now overwhelming.
Douglas says Squat! and the Southern
Democracy haze to SQUAT!
Buchanan says Squat! and the Southern
Democracy "come down on their hunkers"
And lastly, on the 1st day of July, 1856,
Senator Bgler, the especial political and per-
sonal friend of Buchanan, in the Senate of the
United States, repeats the order to Squat in
the following words:
"In 1850, when the peace of the country seemed
to be n imminent danger, the experienced men OF
this body such as Mr.. Clay and Mr.. Webster, and
the venerable Senator in front Of me, (Mr. Cass,
and others, conceived and presented new mode
of adjustment. That was simply to take this ques
ton out of Congress and confde it to the people of
the TerrtOry-to submit it to their judgment and
their will. For one, thought the principle an ad
mirsbe one. 1t seemed to me that it ought to give
entire satisfaction to the country, and that it would
have a salutary influence upon our national rea-
tiOns-a principle so perfectly in unison with our
whole republican system of government, a mere
recognition and extension to the Territories of that
vital principle of selfgovernment principle suited
to all times, all occasions, and all Territories and
as mpeIishable our mountains-no temporary
remedy, no arbitrary rule, no perishable expedi.
ent but simply this, that, as the people of State
can at all times settle this question of domestic pol
icy for themselves, Congress WILL AGREE THAT
THE PEOPLE OF TERRITORY SHALL HAVE
TIE SAME OPPORTUNITY; THAT THAT
POWER, WHICH IS TO BE COMPLETE
AND CONCLUSIVE WHEN THE PEOPLE
BECOME 4 STATE, SHOULD OPERATE
DURING THE TERRITORIAL EXISTENCE
Not only because it perfectly right in principle
but because believed it would be wise in practice
l preferred it to any which had previously been
pracsed in the government, or any other idea pre-
sensed at the time antagonstic to it. 1t seems to
me that the reasoning upon the abstract beauties
Of this principle ought to be conclusive. Nor should
it be argued that single instance of difficulty is to
destroy the theory Of the law satisfy the country
that it will not work well. We have had difficult
ties in reference whole theory Of govern
ment but we are not to abandon this republican
system on the first show OF resistance or trouble
| trust not and so feel in reference to this great
principle, which have no trouble in discovering,
however much my friend from Connecticut, Mr.
Foster,) may have.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-08-13
Robt, HattOn. Es0.

From the fifth district we hear but one
report, and that is of Mr.. Hatton's tri-
umph over his veteran competitor. They
have made quite number Of speeches, and
the opinion is almost universal that Col.
Keeble is overmatched. 1t cannot be de-
MED that something is the matter. Either
his cause is weak and vulnerable, or his
young and vigorous antagonistis too strong
for him. We have no desire to underrate
Col. Keeble's abilities for they are admit
ted. On the legal forum he is esteemed a
match for the strongest, but he has not
sustained himself on the stump, in his can
vass with Mr.. Hatton. The facts and the
argument are against him, and no one in
the State uses them more effectually than
our eloquent young friend. He is thorough
ly posted, and enforces his points with
great power His efforts in this contest
will make for him a name co-extensiVe with
the borders of the State.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-08-13
The wedding of the Shells.

A few days since the New York Hard
Shells softened, and the Soft Shells harden
ed, and were fused at Syracuse into what
was deemed a cOngruous compound. Before
the Convention adjourned Old Bnck was
notified of the fact, and he replied by tele-
graph as follows /:
To WV. G. CRANE, Esq, President of the consoli.
dated Democratic Convention, OF the New York
democracy
Mr. Buchanan has received the resolution Of the
consolidated convention of the New York democra-
cy. Their union at this eventfu crisis is one OF the
grandest events in our history. Our car uiH nov
heather the storm Of fdndticiSrr and the Unidd must
and shall be preserved The phole Southern
country riH hail this reunion as a RAINBOW ia the
clouds, promising a return OF the peace and hsr-
mony which prevailed in the good old time among
the sister States.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-08-13

The DUEL BETWEEN MEssRs. PRIOR AND
RDGwAY-The following appears in the tel
egraphic columns of the Petersburg Dem
ocrat:
WASHINGTON, August {, P. N.
The duel which has been talked about for
several days, as likely to take place between
Robert Ridgway, Esq, Of the Richmond Wing,
and Roger A. Pryor, Esq, of the Richmond
Enquirer, came off to day at Meridian, in a
beautiful grove on the premises of Francis p
Blair, Esq, and near the country residence of
that gentleman, known as Silver Spring."
The weapons used were ordinary duelling
pistols, and the distance ten paces-twenty-
seven feet and half.
All the preiminaries being arranged, the
word was given, and bang" went the pistols,
but neither shot took effect.
Mr.. Ridgwsy Immediately demanded au-
other shot, which was promptly granted by Mr..
Pryor
During the reloading of the pistols, the Hon.
Preston S. Brooks, of South Carolina, accom-
panied by the Hons John S. Caskie and Henry
A. Edmundson, of Virginia, arrived on the
ground. These gentlemen interceded, and an
amicabe adjustment of the difficulty was effect
ed. Here the affair terminated, and the
parties with their friends left the ground
Both gentlemen behaved calamity on the
trying occasion.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-08-13
w. p. HickersOn. ESQ.

This gentleman is the American Elector
for the 4th or Mountain District. The re-
suit of his discussions with his competitor
approves the wisdom of his selection. We
are satisfied from the reliable accounts that
have reached US, that every meeting which
he has held with Col. Gardenhire, has result
ed in the latter's rout and discontinue. Col.
G. is politician Of some experience, a de-
mocrat by nature, and is esteemed by his
party in that neck of the woods, as one of
their most efficient champions. Mr.. Hick-
erson is lawyer Of ability, but till this
year has never mingled in political fray,
but from the lusty ticks he is dealing, he is
destined soon to acquire high reputation
as a speaker and debater He is well in
formed, and is prompt to correct the mis-
representations of his antagonist, whether
accidental or otherwise. This is an essen
taI requisite for canvasser in that section
of country. We have no fear but that the
field of Mr.. Hickerson's laborS will yield
good fruit, and plentiful, in November.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-08-13

The following article from the Washing
ton Organ will give our readers an insight
into the causes Of the defeat Of Gilmer,
the American candidate. 1t corresponds
with our own intelligence from that State.
This article was written, it will be seen,
before the election. There is nothing in
the result TO cause the friends Of Fillmore
to droop or despond An odious local mill
stone was the weight that pulled us down.
The music viii be 10 another tune in No.
Vember:
NoErH CARoLISA.- The State election In North
Carolina occurs 70 day. A Governor and members
OF the Legislature are 20 be elected. Owing 20 the
TACT that the American candidate for Governor was
egaiHst Ia extension Of the Tgh Of EgFrags be will
lose thousands Of votes. which, II this collection %
bin did 40, exist be would receive. Our friends
Moth Carolina have, many Of them, long since
informed us that Ais election Vas Aos probable.
whilst the election Of majority Of Ameairans 10
The Legislature 4 quite probable, aud the success
81 Mr. Fillmore, 10 tina, State, certain ia November
exI We shall, therefore, be mos; agreeably sur.
Irised u NJ. Gllmer Ihail be- elected GoEerpor.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-08-13

When Mr.. Fillmore was run for the Vice
Presidency in l848, he received the votes of a
majority of the Southern States, notwithstsnd-
ing the utmost exertions of his political op-
ponents to make it appear that his record was
intolerable, his principles unsound, and his
sentiments hostile. Since that time his record
is without spot or blemish-snd he so condu :
ted his administration, even with referrenceto
sectional matters, as to extort unqualified
praise from many leading Southern De-
mOcrats. During the tour of the South
hern and Southwestern states, which
Mr.. Fillmore made after his retirelnens
from the Presidency, he declared in
apublic address, in Montgomery Alabama, that
''the anti-slavery prejndices of bis early ed
ucation had been obliterated by what he had
seen in the South of the happy condition of
the slave" IT the South could trust him in
184S-now that he has been tried and found
faithful to the constitution, and Just and true
to the South, will she withhold from him her
confidence and support? They do not compli-
ment her intelligence who think they can per-
suade her to do so.-Linch5urg Virgian
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Inv ASbhSA OAN1ShNS VIZ PAOBNi
spirit:
PARIS, Tenn, July 90, 1856.
Aessrs. L. A Tharpe, J. d. Porter, yr., B. A..
Hopdrd, ind others:
GESTLEMES:-Your kind invitation (unex pee;ed
aud gratifying, to address the Americans Of Hem
~ county on the issues involved in the present
canvass, has been received. l have TO regret that
the uncertainty Of my stay in your county, and
private business, will deprive of that pleasure.
For one, my destiny is linked TO the cause Of
pure, tOtddAiseraled AmsTieaaisn The principles
OF the party will stand the test Of time, and upon
their success will depend, whether We will have an
A'nsricdR or Babel government We have cause
as Americans TO be proud Of our standard bearers
Fillmore and Donolson-they have given bright
srideaess iH high places, Of their incorporating
hostility to sectional parties North and South and
their devotion 60 the Constit1ton as il Is and the
Union az Is exists. l have sn abiding faith in the
national, conservative tone Of the American party.
Every day from this ill November ssnsf and ssiA
tell on ultraism and fanaiicism. Doubly armed with
ri BIT, battling in glorious cause, the cause Of our
country, We have reasons for encouragement, and
/ avn firmly impressed with the belief that victory
viii crown our efforts
Your friend,
EDWARD g. CHEATHAM.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-08-13
AURORA, Ind, Aug. 9Th, 1856.

PUBS. CON:-I see by your issue OF the 4th inst,
in an article headed "Politics of Indiana" state
ment which requires correction. You say, "Col
White, one of the electors nominated on the Fill.
more ticket has declined" AS am the only in
dividua by the name of White nominated on that
ticket, must therefore. be the party referred to.
have not declined" and neither snail |, be the
result what it may. Aud furthermore, neither can
the friends Of Buchanan or Fremont, buy, cell or
transfer me to their ranks while our standard bear
er maintains his present national character
Respectfully, WIN. 4. WHITE.
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-08-13

"a GLomoUs DEzocRAr.'-.The Nash
vile Union calls Gov. Wright, Of Indiana,
"a glorious Democrat" Yet this same
Gov. Wright is q warm advocate OF the
Kansas Nebraska Bill, because ''is is the
best Wilmot Proviso ever enacted, and he
added, sour Southern brethren will find il
OUT
Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-08-13
Hoo Rewa.rd.

ID ANYWAY from the subscriber living in Maynors Cove
IL Jackson COuntv Alabama, the 18th aud 9Th inst
three negro boys THORNTON boy about thirty three
four Of five Get eight ten inches high stoop
shoudered and pigeon toed and Is very bright muatto
with heavy head OF hair. REUBEN, boy thirty years
OF age and low chunkey stout fellow and bright
as the boy Thornton Also REUBEN, boy 10 years Of
age, and is very black and spare Guilt
will give $50 for the safe delivery Of said boys me-
lodged in Jail in this county that may get them or
will give $780, If they cauget Of this county de-
hvered safe to me, eonhneO in Jail get them
iv8O-2W$