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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-04

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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-04

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Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-07-04
THOMAS A. MAGUIRE, C,erk.

1y House. OF RIPRysFSr,rIvEsl
April ~, 1885.
Rsso'ps5 That this resolution On the first amend
ment. yeas ~ 81 On the second amendment yeas
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Extract from the Journal
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
The DisuniOniStS Repudiatad

The following article from the York Gazette. says the Pennsylvanian, is one proof of many that we could present to our readers, did space permit, that the shameless scheme by which the pretended Fillmore leaders seek to transfer their followers to black republicanism, at the October election, will be rejected by those Know Nothings who are truly national in their sent- ments:
 StiU they Comei-A Buchanan meeting in Columbia Lancaster county, was addressed on Tuesday evening last by w. II. Welsh and John Gibson, esqs., of this borough. Mir. Gib- son is a young gentleman of fine abilities. and ooas last full candldate or the Legislature on the Kno,0 Nothing ticket of H,is couiltv Entertain. ing for him high personal regard, we cordially welcome him to his first love-"
 AMERICANS FOR UNIoN"- The native Americans of the Seventh Ward declare, in one of the resolutions adopted at late meeting, that they are for " the Union as founded by Washington;" also, that they are for the Union founded at Harrisburg, by +. Joy Morris, who framed the Fremont State ticket
 They affirm that they will stand by Fillmore and Donelson to the last, and then give the proof of the sincerity of their professions of friendship for these gentlemen, by declaring that they are for the Union (FremonD State ticket to a man. sylvanian
 A PUzzLE.-The Detroit Advertiser state (upon positive terms, of course,) that the Ere mont electoral ticketin Pennsylvania, will eros the Alleghenies with 50,0OO majority. Tn prediction is funny. There is no Fremont eep toral ticket in Pennsylvania, except the onen | bx, +bo oI fr; M, more-yet ticket which has no existence isl have 50 900 majority. Why not say million I-PennsylUanian.
 GERMAN BLACK REPUBLICAN MEETING The Fremonters, in Germantown, attempted get up meeting of Germans, on Saturdg evening, to aid the NegroJosser candidate for th Presidency. The chairman made his speech when three deafening cheers were given fG Buchanan, and aH but jour left the Hall Ges enthusiasm-the wrong way for the woolll hOrse-Thd
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
MT. Buchanan's Mission as Defined by
 Himself,

In his frank and unreserved conversation with the committee who notified him of his nomination for the Presidency, Mir. Buchanan said in substance: eff 1 am, as you assure me, the unanimous choice of the democratic party. expressed in the harmonious and fraternal feel ing which you say characterized the delibera- toDs of the Cincinnati convention, there is every ambition fully gratfied. I am left with noth- ing earthly to desire. Whether defeated or successful, 1 shall be satisfied to know that I have the confidence and wear the highest ho- nors of my party. That is enough so far as am personally concerned. Idesre success then. that may prove myself worthy of the honor you have bestowed upon me, by SETTLING GAS THINK l CAN,) THE SLAVERY QUESTION ON THE BASIS OF THE CONSTITUTION AND ADDING CUBA TO THE uNIoN," thus extending the "area of freedom. and contributing to the glory of our country"
 Such was the patriotic import of Mr. Buch anan's conversation with the committee who waited upon him--a committee drawn from the North and the South the East and the West who had visited him to learn in what temper and with what objects their great chief would, II elected. enter upon the highest political po- sltlon on earth. Is not such candidate worthy Of his party? Where is the patriot in all the land who cannot consistently support James Buchanan for the Presidency ?-Menphis Ap- |peal
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
Cairo and Fulton Railroad.

Public sentiment seems to be coming up in every direction concerning the granting of the lands to the Cairo and Fulton Railroad. We have already published the proceedings of seve- ral meetings, and this week we give those of the Hampstead meeting-declaring the senti- ments of the people of Hampstead county to be, the granting of the lands to the company, "aoiM restrictions, beyond htose set forth in the said grant by Congress-"
 These are wise views. The Cairo and Full ton Railroad can and will be built, with the aid of the lands. But if the lands are granted to the company, under restrictions and conditions, they will be useess-the company will be un- able to pledge lhem-and the work will con- sequently fall through, and the whole grant be lost to the State.
 Let the grant be made as in Missouri, free of restrictions, and as in Missouri, the work will soon be in progress.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
sam in massachusetts,.

Sam and Sambo, the two brothers at the north. are rapidly becoming Siamese twins. The un- ion in Massachusetts is now complete. The of the New York Evening Post (black republican, rejoces as follows
 A very good electoral ticket was formed the Americans having nominated Mir. Dayton. It was formed precisely as 1 told you it would be. some six weeks ago. of six Americans and six republicans, and the thirteenth place con- ferred on MT. Knowlton, of Worcester (9th dis trlc.) The Americans aiso pleclged t1enaselves an the most emphatic hanguage to oid 10 Me re. election cf 1Nr. Summer. Among those who took part in the American Convention were Mir. Dewitt and Mir. Knapp, members of Con- gress, old free-soilers, who, if there had been a rupture, would have gone with the Americans. and would have been followed by thousands of men of their peculiar views. Gov. Gard. ner's reelection has from the first been of the nature of foregone conclusion, and no matter what had been done at Worcester, his success was certain and the republicans would have been placed just where they were placed year ago. think that they acted wisely in doing the best they could, and in not endeavoring to achieve the impossible. If they could see how afflicted the hunkers are at the aspect of things you would, if you do not now, agree with me. They feel as bad as they did when the Maine returns began to pour in indicating that hunk erlsm was on the eve of pouring out.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
From the New Haven Register ss Snnfhprn


 At the time of the purchase of Louisiana by Mir. J Jefferson the opposition to the democratic party proclaimed the act to be an unwarrantable piece of southern aggression, and with pous horror predicted the evils that would result to the country. It was PanGora's box opened upon the fated nation And yet what was the result? And what were the evils we endured? The Father of Waters, with his giant tributaries, the Missouri and the Oho was thrown open to commercial energy the west became peopled with enterprising farmers, thriving towns sprung up, and yet this was southern aggression Had 1t not been for the forethought of President Jefferson, the territories so acquired might have remained wilderness for years, and the inter- nal resources of our country not yet fullv nor even partially, developed. By the ordinance of 17S7 Virginia ceded to the general govern- ment all the right of that Commonwealth to the Territory northwestward of the river Ohio," and dedicated 1t t0reUel to freedom. There shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servi- tude in the said territory otherwise than in punishment of crimes, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted" Was this a south ern aggression? So with the Kansas and Ne braska bill. From all the 'shreikers for free dom" we hear the cry of "the aggression of the slave power" Where is the aggression con- tained in or advocated by the original bil?- Was 1t an invasion of northern rights, when it distinctly said that the bill did not legislate slavery in out of the territory, but left it to the people to make their own laws, as, in their opinion, the necessity of the case demanded? We confess we cannot see it.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21

A Good Move.-An AboIitionist Moved off.
 On Mondaysmorning, some excitement was created in this city, by the report that man by the name of Martin, had made an abolition speech to the negroes, at their church. on the night before. UpofiSastertaning such to be the fact, number opousbest citizens took the worthy to the river sidtaaehaved his head blacked his face, and made 'hip take water. The last that was seen of him, he was making tracks across the sand bar opposite the city He claims to be an Enslishman, and is about thirty years of age. This is but commence ment of what will follow. That there are and have been abolitionistan our community for some time past, we ard satisfied And it is the duty of every good citizen, whether he owns slaves or not to ferret them out, ard expe them forthwith. The midnight incendiarv. with torch in hand, is not so dangerous or so much to be dreaded, as the abolitionist A spirit is now up Tn this city, which will make it a hot place for such characters. We cannot too se. verely condemn the lad habit of al16wing ne- groes to hold their night meetings; much evil and no good can result from it. Let them have plenty of time in daylight to go to church, Ne. groes have been permitted to assemble at pioht without restriction, and we trust this perpiciops practice will be stopped
 "o iediL, rom relaOle sources that the Cherokee Nation is infested with abolitiopists
 who under the garb oil missionaries. instead of preaching the Gospel, are disseminating incep. diary doctrines, and aiding the escape of runa- way slaves. This fellow Martin will doubtless seek refuge among this sanctimonious gang he bears marks upon his person, which will identify him. We hope the Cherokees will move him on, until he finds more congenial home, with internal spirits in the north, or else- where
 No feeling of mercy or criminal weakness should stay us in our efforts to purge the com munity of such characters. The axe should be laid to the root of the evil with an unspar- ing hand. The imagination can but faintlv portray the horrors of serve instruction, which may be caused by the teachings, and car- ried on under the lead of the infamous fanatic The negroes here need restraint, already their lnsolent boldness and familiarity is reproach to our city, and an injury to e-holders, in the utter worthlessness of their servants. An abohtionist should be treated as mad-dog and we hope our citizens may continue in the good work, until complete reform is attained Our heart and hand are with them. God speed -Ft SmiM HeraM, Oct. f.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
Jim Lane.

The fellow, Lane, who has been heading some guarrlles in Kansas, has been a member Of Congress. Looking at that fact, one might say that he ought to be treated more respect fully than we are doing in this paragraph.- But the fact is, Joseph A. Wright, the present Governor of Indiana, who is a gentleman. a man of honor and man of sense, does not hesitate to call Lane "Jim," in the most con- tempuous manner. "Jim'' halls from Indiana; and all his antccedents, public and private, are known to Gov. Wright. The story that Lane maltreated and deserted worthy woman, who still stands toward him in the relation of wife, yet remains uncontradicted. Lane, while a member of Congress, Uoted for and heartily sup ported that Kansas \ ebraska bill which he now denounces. And he is or has been in arms against the territorial government, on what with him must be pretense that the Territo- rial Legislature had no authority, though, while that Legislature was in session, he fully recog- nized it's authority by respectfully petitioning that body to divorce him from his wife. His petition was refused, and may be one of the provocations to his defiance of the Legislature which refused his request.
 man like Lane is quite as suspicious a character as any fellow who has been spotted by the police His professions of patriotism and clamors for freedom justice, etc, have the ring of bogus metal He Is one of those birds of ill-omen, who always appear in the horizon when the skies are darkened and storms inn pend. A trickey scamp and an interruptions villain, he would not stick at any means, how ever vile, to accomplish ends however question: able. As we infer, those nearest to and acting with him understand "Jim." He, however, answers their purposes for the present. Should Kansas get really quiet, and a settled order of things be maintained there, that territory will be no place for Lane. Where after that he will next turn up, is now only matter of conjecture. The Camanche range would suit him. were it not for the danger his scalp would be in there. He may join some fllibustering expidtion against the Mexicans or Central Americans But, we think, his genius would be equally at home in plotting arson and burglary with house break CTS and incendiaries, in some wealthy city, where there is a good chance of plunder, provided only, that he can be sheltered from danger un- der some of those disguises and aliases of which he is 50 fond.-S. Louis Herald.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
Tremendous DemOnstration!-3O,O ,OOO Anti-
 know Nothings in CnmnciII

The Terre Haute Qa.) Journal of the 1st contains glowing account of the brilliant de- monstraton in that city the day previous. The democratic mass meeting was attended by more than 3O,oOO people, notwithstanding the wea- ther was exceedingly cold and disagreeable, and such enthusiasm was never before witness ed among the HooSers. The grand procession was 10 miles long, and was composed of over 500 wagons and 400 horsemeu and thousands and thousands on foot. The principal speech of the day was delivered by Senator Douglas, and it was a very powerful effort. Senator Bright also spoke with great effect. At night the torch-light procession was more than a mile long and was most imposnEafair. We wish we had room to give full account of the ap- pearance of the different delegates in the day procession. It would do the Union men of the south good to see how gallantly their brethren in the north are battling for the right.-Lou. Courier
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
Tickets for inc Presidential Election.

Tickets for the Presidential Election.
 We have printed, and, on the 9th inst, dls- tributed to every county in the State, suffl- cient number of tickets, with the names of the democratic candidates for presidential electors. The tickets were ordered by the candidates themselves, and, in order to let our democratic friends know to whom to apply in each county for them, we give below list of the gentlemen to whom they were mailed. We hope these gentlemen will exert themselves to distribute them to the various precincts in their counties: Arkansas Co.-Col. A. H. Ferguson, Crocketrs
 Bluffs.
 Ashley-James Norris. Hamburg. Bradley-John Havis, Lanark. Benton-Gen. A. Whinery, Spavinaw. Calhoun-Alex. Fry, Charlottesville. rittenden-John s. Holloway, Marion. Columbia-H. H. Cleary, Falcon. Clark-S. M. Scott, Philadelphia. Carroll-W. w. Watkins, Carrollton. Conway-R. L. Cargile, Springfield. Chicot-Calvin Ashbrook, Columbia. Crawford Austin, Van Buren. Drew-S. F. Arnett, Monticello. Desha--George E. Mayson, Napoleon. Dallas-R. H. Dedman, Princeton. Frankln-Robert c. Tweedy, Ozark. Fulton-John s. Shaver, Cross Plains. Green-John M. Mitchell, Gainesville. Hempstead-R. L. Phillips, Washington. Hot Sprng-Dr. Hammond, Hot Springs. Izard-Jo ohn A. Beck, Table Rock. ndependence--Reuben Harpham, Batesville. J Jeferson-David w. Carroll, Pine Bluff Johnson-Col. John s. Houston, Clarksville. J Jackson-C. w. Board, Jacksonport. Lafayette-J. M. Montgomery, Lewsville. Lawrence--J. N. Hillhouse, Smithville. Mississippi-Col. Thos B. Craghead, Osceola. Montgomery-A. Bowles, Mt. Ida. Monroe--F P. Redmond, Lawrenceville. Madison-J. R. Berry, Huntsville. Marion-D. H. Williams, Yellvile. Newton-J ohm Mccoy, Jasper. Ouachita--R. B. Smith, Camden. Perry-Dr. L. D. Hill, Perryvile. Poinsett-Gen. w. Thrower, Bolivar. Phillips--Ma Davis Thompson, Helena. Pike-W. J. Kelly, Murfreesboro. Polk--W. Butler, Big Bend.
 Pope-Roof H. Howell, Dover. Prairie--Hon. B. c. Totten, Brownsville. Raudol ph-W. R. Cain, Pocahontas. St. Francis-S. w. Childress, Madison. Saline--W. A. Crawford, Benton. Sevier-A. w. Cole, Paraclifta. Scott-R. G. Gaines Park. Searcy-IIon. S. Leslie, Wley's Cove. Sebastian-S D. Mcdonald, Ft Smith. Union-Ju udge Quillin, Eldorado. Van Buren--L. k. Venable, Clinton. Whte-J. w. McConaughey, Searcy. Ycll-Dr J. l. Strman, Dardanelle. Washington-J. M. 1ibbetts, Washington.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
Election in Pennsylvania, Indiana and

Ohio.
 The news is to the effect that the black re- publicans have carried Ohio. Cincinnati has elected democratic member to Congress.
 Indiana has undoubtedly gone for the demo- crats Willard, democrat, is supposed 10 be elected Governor and eight democratic Repre- sentatives to Congress elected.
 Of the Pennsylvania election there seems to be great doubt. Some accounts give it to the fusion of black republicans and Know Nothings by small majority, and others give it to the democrats by from five to seven thousand ma jority. Our own impression, from reading the returns, is, that the democrats have carried Pennsylvania. The Vicksburg Whig has a telegraph to the effect that the democracy of New Orleans are firing cannons in honor Of the victory.
 Florida, Delaware and Connecticut have all gone democratic. In an election in northern Michigan the democrats have defeated the fu- sion
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
To the POlls.-.TO the Polls,

Let every democrat in Arkansas remember the first Tuesday in November and go to the polls and deposit his ballot for BUCHANAN and BRECKENRIDGE. Let no one neglect to go be- cause he thinks the democracy in the majority. Overwhelming as our majority is, such neglect might defeat us.
 Remember, democrats, the importance of the issue. The CONSTITUTION and the UNION are at stake. Mr. Fillmore IS mol in the race at aN. The contest is between Buchanan and Fre- mont. Let every true southerner then go to the polls and give his vote for Buchanan. The Buchanan electors are:
 SAMUEL H. HAMPSTEAD,
 NAPOLEON B. BURROW,
 JOSEPH J. GREEN,
 JOHN MCCOY.
 Let the people remember these names on the first Tuesday in Nouenber. Let every demo- crat turn out on that day and give his labors to his country. They are needed-not vote can be spared. Rally, democrats, rally for the Un- ion and the constitution.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
Great Democratic OutpOurinss--The PeO-

Great Democratic OutpOurings--The Peo-
 pie Moving in Earnest.
 We copy the introductory observations of the Albany (N. Y.) Argus to the speeches of the distinguished gentlemen who addressed the de- mocracy at Poughkeepsie:
 The Great Mass Meeting at POughkeepsie.
 3O,OOO Democrats in Council.
 Speeches from Senator Hunter, cf Nryinia; Hon.
 INr Preston, of Kentucky; Hon. Mr. Church.
 aoeA, cf Tennessee; Hon. Isaac Ioucey cf Con-
 necticut; Hon. Aneasa J Parker Hon. Joln
 VanlerJiH and John Kelly, of Ne,o Fork, and
 others.
 Never did a political party make nobler display than that which was seen on Wednes- day in the field at Poughkeepsie. It was not the numbers alone that made 1t magnificent; though these were estimated at thirty thousand to fifty thousand and above; but the martial air of the crowd, the discipline and esprit de corps of the various clubs, the gay and inspiring music of the bands, the innumerable banners and the striking devices, all patriotic and spi- rited and some humorously contemptuous aud defiant toward the enemies of the cause, and all confident of success-the military tread of the immense multitude with its staff of mounted marshals, the salvos of artillery, the hurrah: and exultant rejocings-all contributed to make scene at once inspiring and impress sive.
 | There were twentv-one steamboats from the north and south ends of the river, which gath cred crowds from the cities and villages on either bank. Some of these carried one thou sand five hundred men. The railroad trains each way were crowded. From the opposite side of the river, and from the towns in the interior of the country, the democrats came in by thousands. We need not say that all the democrats of Poughkeepsie were out, ready to greet their brethren, exharant with the scene and exutant over the prospect
 Poughkeepsie was decorated in gala style for the occasion. Banners, pennants and devices ornamented the streets Across Main street were hung nscriptions Welcome, friends of the Unionn and the names of Buchanan and Breckinridge greeted the eye on all sides
 The banners bore devices innumerable- Bucks heads appeared on all sides. The Elm pire Club of New York city, was most conspi- cuous in its bearing. The organizations from the river towns and the interior were compos- ed of the chosen youth of the State, resolute, fearless, indomitable in their democracy-the very men to carry victory by the point of the bayonet in warlike contest and to triumph by their enthusiasm in the peaceful struggles of politics. The Albany Rough Hewers' Club did not come on to the ground till late, owing to the postponement of the hour of departure and the intficiency of their boat When it did come it made itself felt by its gallant bearing and heard by the salutes of its cannon, which kept up continual firing on the hills and through the streets.
The true Democrat., 1856-10-21
Capt. Adams Memphis and White River


 We envy the ready means of transportation Capt. Jno. D. Adams is just now affording the people on White river. None know how to appreciate such blessing but those who, hav- ing once enjoyed it, have lost it. We are in just such a condition. We once had regular packets on the Arkansas between this place and Napoleon. Those halcyon days have passed away. For the last four or five years there has scarcely been any navigation on the Arkansas river. The very heavens seem to have dried up and left our river mere series of sterile, barren sand bars.
 We, however, hope for return ere long of our usual navigabe waters. We are at this very moment suffering for the want of them, as we have had, lying at Napoleon, for the last two weeks, some 75 or 80 bundles of paper, which we are unable to get.
 The Des Arc Citizen thus speaks of Capt. Akams' recent arrangements. Our personal knowledge of the Captain assures us that he will successfully carry them out:
 A NEW PRoJEcT-REGULAR SEMI WEEKLY CONNECTION WITH MEMPHIs-Capt. J. D. Adams, of the White river U. s. mail line, seems determined to keep up with the demands of the people of the White river valley. Hav- ing purchased the steamer Exchange, it will be seen by reference to our advertising columns, that he has extended his White river line to Memphis. Although his contract for carrying the U. s. mail only extends to Napoleon, he has nevertheless put in an additional boat the Exchange, which boat with the Sam Hale will make regular weekly trips to Memphis, either the Hale or Exchange leaving Des Arc every Sunday morning for Memphis. Arrangements have been made with the Memphis and New Orleans Friday packet to connect with the Jesse Lazier at Napoleon on Saturdays, thus giving the White river valley regular semi weekly connection with Memphis. We think this enterprise should be encouraged. We have, heretofore, contended that the U s. mail should be conveyed from Memphis to the White river valley direct, and this is, in our opinion, one step towards accomplishing the project.