Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1856-11-15
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WASHINGTON IIousE,


Philadelphia, November IL, 1856 I
There have been so many con,radiriitv
tumors in regafd TO the result Of the late
elections, that II was not until to-day, that h
was finally settled that Illinois and Tennessee
s~1 ..~1 gone Co." e. A.. AZ: Buchanan. 'lbe result
though m important democratic victory, has
not been achieved without some misgivings and
apprehensons Tor the future. The friends Of
Mr. buchanan feel that the very large vote
poled for Col. Fremont, almost a novice in
the political world, carries with it almost cer-
thin conviction that all minor issues will be
absorbed in that of Slavery, the great qnes-
tion upon which this Union will be split
should it ever be doomed to dissolution, an
event which, | trust, is far off in the womb
Of the future. 1t has been rumored that Mr.
Buchanan is in favor of making Kansas free
State. A member Of Congress from this city,
q warm friend of Mr.. Buchanan. admitted the
importance of making Kansas free State
but was not certain that it could be accom-
plished, as the South would make desper.
ate effort to secure it as foothod for Slave
ry extension. Mr. Buchanan no doubt feels
as does every intelligent statesman, that
Slavery is an evil, and will use all constitu-
tonal and legal means consistent with his
duty to stay its progress or extension over
territory now free. The people have taken
him in trust, relying more on him as a states
man of high and patriotic purposes, than on
the principles of the Cincinnati Platform
which in fact was repudated by number Of
the delegates who voted for it, by voting in
opposition to the Presidents veto, Of the
llarbor and improvement bills, passed last
session. AS matter Of policy, Slavery
should be confined to its present limits
The relative value Of free and slave soil, all
other things being equal, is as FIVE to one
1t is said that lands in Missouri. equal to
those in Kansas, divided only by the river,
sell for about one fifth orihe latter
A. New York paper estimates that about
twenty.fonr millions of dollars have been ex.
pended in the last Presidential contest, by
all parties This is probably an extravagant
estimate. but there can be no doubt but that
ten millions have been expended for that
purpose. What other people on earth would
eXpend so much. not in vindicaton of their
rights, but in support Of their opinions JEFF
sprsop remarked, that even error can be tole-
rated, where public opinion is left free to
combat il.
am pleased to learn that Dr. Kane's in
teresting work fluids ready sale. not only IN
this country, but in Europe. Messrs Childs
e. Peterson, the "nterprsng publishers, in
formed me that they had already orders on
hand for twenty-eight Thousand copies, or
three thousand more than the whole edition
issued. They will, however. have another
edition of ten thousand copies, ready in few
days.
The narrative is instructive and entertain
ing, and in some parts Of thrilling interest
The explorations Of Col. Fremont were, no
doubt, more important, as they involved the
conquest and acquisitions Of California. which
is now difusing its vast wealth amongst us,
but the hardshps endured, the incidents and
adventures connected with his expedition will
| bear no comparison with those Of DR.. Kane.
The mule steaks Of the Colonel might be con-
sidered as quite a savory dish, when compar.
ed with the rat soup Of the Doctors, closed
up as he was 10y impenetrable barries of ice,
and shut out from the light Of heaven, by al
most six months OF continuous night and
darkness. Mr.. Dallas in letter says that
the Doctor reached England safely but, in fee
bic health.
The exhibition of the Franklin Institute
was opened to-day. in DR.. Jaynes new build.
ing, in Chestnut, near Seventh. The build
ing is IL large one, though not large enough
for the exhibition, nor well adapted for the
purpose The exhibition will, nevertheless,
be one Of interest.