Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1856-06-14
1.he Cincinnat ii Nominees.

IL ~ WIN w Oiuii"y pAS"Se'S h'"N W
place at the head OF our columns this
week as the STANDARD bearers OF the Dem
.ocralic party in the approaching national
contest, the names Of JAMES BUCHANAN,
Of Pennsylvahia, for President, aud JOHN
e. BREcKlNRIDoE, Of Kentucky, for Vice
President Our pleasure is greatly enc
HANGED from the reflection that the states
man who stands first on the ticket, was
our original choice Tor the elevated posi-
ton TO which the voice ofhis countrymen
will call him, with singular unanimity, in
November next. Our admiration for Mr..
Buchanan arises from careful review oil
his history, commencing with his lceisa.
five career in the Congress Of the United
States in 1920 and closing his with dipio-
matte duties in 1856. He has fi!ltJ nearly
every POSITION in the public service, both
State and Federal which could test bis
fidelity to the Democratic party, Of. shake
his adherence TO the great principles of
State equality so admirably miuofed IN
our Federal chart; and IN each aud all he
has eve, remained steadfast and immova-
bic TO the faith that is in Eim. lie has
adorned every station which he has filled,
and retired from the performance oil the
issniies each oilicia! position imposed with
a reputation enhanced, until now his
stands before the American people, the
1dsl of their affections and the chosen ex-
empIar oil the great principles which uh-
aerlie our governmental fabric. As legis-
later in the highest position OF his country.
as diplomatic, in charge of the most
difficult and momentous questions, and as
adviser a! the head of the cabinet OF the
President of the United States, lie has
alike distinguished himself and added to
the dignity and honor of his country. II
only remains for his grateful coun,iymrn
to complete the measure Of his lame, by
eleyating him to that exalted position, the
Executive mansion of the North American
Republic station in comparison With
which the jewelled crown and the syrani
scep,re dwindle into insigniticance.
The stainless character which James
Buchanan, has consistently maintained,
both as a man as public officer. is mat
ter Of history. There is no man so lost to
self-respect aud regard to Truth, as 10
approach him with the tongue OF SANDER.
He looms,up far above and in defiance Of
the enyeno med shafts Of The cnvlous, aud
presents at The same time 10 the conlenpla-
ton OF the citizen, the accomplished states
man and the christian patriot Indeed,
Mr.. Buchanan il peculiarly fitted. from
bis large experience. his well-ssorei aud
vigorous mind. and, his pure character, to
guide the helm Of State, in these perilous
and exciting times. Fanaticism will abash
before the power Of his good and great
meme, and the patriotic impulses o. the
people receive fresh hope and encourage
ment IN the assurance that he who mans
the ship Is an experienced and safe cap-
tain. ALREADY are the praises OF political
friend and foe miugl'ng in happy unison
in commentator of thu auspieious result
of the Cincinnati Convention. The coun.
Try, they say. Will be safe under tie adj
ministration Of Mr.. Buchanan and as to
his election, we have not seen the man SO
insane as TO doubt IL. From the Arestook
to the Rio Grande---from the atlantic to
the Paeific--there comes up one univer-
sal voice, and that is-'Hussa for Buck
and Breek = .H.l frt.
III happy accord with the character,
talents and popularity Of MIR Buchanan,
is tie gentleman who has been placed
secoad in command in the great battle Of
the Union thet Is shortly to be fought
John c. Brecknridge is name, the very
synonym OF every manly and eh'valf'c
impulse. Although young, he stands
among the great men Of tins great neiioh.
HIS generous nature. his bri!lisri talent
and high sense OF honor. mark him as
peculiarly fitted to be associated with
James Buchanan at the head Of the Dem
ocralio party. With such men we 60 into
the fight against Fanstcism OF every
phase. and with such men we are conf
dent Of glorious and Brilliant yicloIy.-
To the standard Of the Democracy let eve
rs true patriot. every man who really val
ses the Constitution and the Union above
self aud blind party biso'ry, rally. aud III
November next elevate 10 the high posi-
tions to which they have been nominated
with unprecedented uoanimity, JAMES
BUCHANAN and. JOHN G. BRECk-
lNRlDGE.
john Is. SpIEoE. Eso.-Jno b. Spiece,
ESQ, prominent lawyer and an influen-
tial citizen 0. Albemarle county, and here
tofore acting with the Wing party, has
declared his purpose 10 support the Gin
cinnati nominations. We had The pleasure
Of recording Mr.. SIS name upon ouf SUBJ