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Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-09-19

oody they have disgraced, and from which
they we're virtually expelled, will be vote
for the anti-sectlonal James Buchanan
Why all this sectional sympathy, if the
candidate is not, for their purposes, relia-
ole.s These men want, for Presideat, one
who will take particular care of their pecu-
liar institutions. The charge Of section
alism comes with bad grace from such
quarter.
The stale cry of ssaye the Union,' is, in
Its present application, supremely ridisu.
ious- II Is uttered only by demagogues
Ii Is an implied slander On the republic,
propagated for pay. The North contends
only for the principles upon which the gov
ernment was founded. The South may
contend against those principles, but her
threats of dissolution are mere buster. If
ever the Union be dissolved, its dissolution
will be caused By the mad freaks of pro-
gressive democracy, under the influence Of
the slave power.
When man boasts of his superior hon.
esty, We set him down as sly rogue. So
when we hear the advocates and apologistS
OF slavery claim for themselves an exclusive
love for free institutions, we have just
e,use to doubt their fidelity to them.
Let us th,a inquire: is James Buchanan
just such firm: consistent and independent
man as 10 required for the chief msgistracy
of this great Republicl If he is not, and
Is nothing more than a cunning mousing
politician, ready to embrace any political
creed--ready to cater to any cause, that
'thrift may follow fawning,' rejee. him
the praises Of his parasites to the contrary
notwithstanding.
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"Harrison for Presidents petticoat
hero o feeble old grannyr'-lsuchanan in

"Harrison for rresident,--a petticoai
hero o feeble old grannyf''-lsuchana in
1886.
"Having urged the adoption of the Mis-
souri, Compromise, the inference is irresisti.
BILE that Congress has the power to legislate
upon the subject of slavery in the terrific
ries. | cling to the Missouri Compromise
with greater tenacity than ever."- Buchan-
ans letter to 7. Sanford, Aug. 81, 18-
4S.
'sThe recent legislation of congress (re-
peal of Missouri compromise) respecting do
mestic slayery-deriyed as it has been from
the original aud pure fountain of legitimate
political power-the will of the majority
promises ere long to allay the dangerous
excitement. This legislation is founded up
on principles as ancient as free government
itself. "-Buchanan' letter accepting nomi-
patton.
81 am no longer simply James Buchanan,
but the Platform Of the party whose nomi-
nee am. s-Buchanan's Speech to the Key
stone Club.
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on your exertlons.
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LOFY TUMBLING.

Now if buchanan is an old bachelor, ne
proves by his political somcrsaults that he
is as young and supple as any of his rivals
in the political gymnasium. In the year Of
grace one thousand eight hundred aud
ffty-six, and in the sixty-sitxth year Of
said James age, be makes one grand tum-
BILE from the position he SO long held and
defended on the Missouri Compromise
He changes bis position as easy as tbs
sslittle Joker under the thimble, and wt
warn the friends Of Freedom IN Pennsylva
MIA not 10 trust the safety OF their cause Y
the hands of SO willy and unreliable poll
tician. Below we give few points N hp
history:
aReduce our nominal 70 the standard 9
prices throughout the world, and you cove
the country With benefits and blessings
Jsmes Buchanan's speech in she Y, y Sen
ate, january, 1870.
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HOW THEY DECEIVE THEM.
SELVES.

Our opponents n,adly imagine that be-
cause the Fillmore men throughout tbs
country are not believing like Wild bulls
OF bashan be has no strength. In this
they will find themselves entirely mista-
ken. The Fillmore vote of the eountrv
IS composed, in great measure, Of con.
serEative business people, who never join
IN noisy demonstrations, but will be OF
hand whenever there il voting to do. Il
IL true that Sans Sons-God bless .he,,,
make themselves fe,. as well as seen
and heard occasionally, and will do so.
more effectually, when the day of baltic
comes, but the steady, middle aged work
ing men of or party have no taste for such
demonstrations. They prefer to take caro-
OF their families, and when the davis work
is over, to be at home with their wives and
children. You will not find them abou.
groggeries and lager beer dens basottinr
themselves with drink, so as 10 be unfit for
the next days duties. But when the trial
comes, then you may look out. for these
hardy sons Of toll, with their brawny arms
and manly forms, in all the pride of Amer
lean freemen. Then the spawn of Europc-
an jails and alnishouses must stand aside
and make way for the sons of the American
soil, who win certainly make themselves
heard and felt if necessary.
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Terrible Disaster.
DESTRUCTION OF THE MOUNT
VERNON HOTEL.

Cape Island, Sept. 6.
The mammoth Mount Vernon Hotel, at
this place, took fire last night at quarter
to eleven o'clock, and was totally consumed.
The other hotels escaped uninjared.
The origin Of the fire is unknown. Mr.
Cain, the lessee Of the house, was residing
in the building, and had retired previous to
the alarm of fire. His scn, Philip Cain,
Jr. escaped from the building by leaping
from the second story window, but was bad
ly burned.
With the exception of the son, the whole
Of Nir. Gains family perished in the flames.
The following is list of those lost:
Philip Cain, Sr., the lessee.
Andrew Cain,
Martha Cain.
Sarah Cain, and
Mrs Alhartsnn.
The charred remains OF Mr. Gain were
found this morning.
FURTHER PARTICULARS.
Mr.. Philip Cain, Sr., with Col. Frank
Foster, we're the Eroprietors of tho ill-fa-
ted hotel. Mr.. Cain resided at Vincen-
town, n. j., and went to Cape Island the
present season, for the purpose of opening
the hotel. He was sixty-fve years of age
Andrew Cain, his son. was abont twenty
vaars of spe, Martha was in her seven
teentb year, and Sarah was but thirteen.
Mrs. Albertson ,Tas thirty-fve years OF
age. She was widow She had gone TO
the Island to act as housekeeper at the no.
tel.
The elder Mr.. Cain leaves wife and sew
eral children at Vincentown. Mr.. Albert
son also resided there. Young Philip Cain
is about eighteen years of age.
The Mount Vernon Hotel was built by q
company of gentlemen at cost of Sl2s,-
600.
The Mount Vernon stood at consider
able distance from other houses on the Is
land, or the destruction OF property Wouia
have been still greater.
The furniture of the hotel belonged to
Messrs. Cain & Foster. 1t was yalaed at
S24 900. upon which their was no insnr-
ance. The total peeuniary loss by the con-
aagration will not fall short of Sl50,OOo'
An Irish woman, whose husband had
been in the employ of Mr.. Cain, and Il
whom hundred dollars was due for servi'
oes, has been arrested on the charge OF set
ting FIRE to the hotel, and committed tt
await a hearing. 1t is said that she hae
the day before, and up to late the evening
nreyious, been heard to utter the most seri
GUS threats against Mr.. Cain. The busld
/! ing was fred in three places, one OF Whic'
was directly under the chamber whsrs sew
eral of the inmates were sleeping. The re
port of the entire furniture OF the note
having been burnt is said to be incorrect
Most of it had been removed previous
the FIRE. Ii is also reported that nine Per
sons were burned to death.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-09-19

FILLMORE IN Norm CAaoLNA.--A-
though the State has gone Democratic, yet
we believe that Fillmore will gain enough
to carry the State By the 4ih Of November
and our reason for thinking so Is this. N
1852 Reid beat Kerr 540l Votes, and 10
three months thereafter, Gen. Pierce oni,
carried the State BY soale 500 votes. Nov
If Gen. Scott cosld gain near 5000 vote
in three months, we think livery certain
that Fillmore, who il at least three time
stronger IL eur State than Gen. Scott eve
was, can gain enough 20 overcome u0s
Brarr's majority, for many Democrats ina
voted for Bragg viii vote for Fillmore
| when they come 70 see that the eoa'es'
be.ween Fillmore and Fremont 80 "4'4's'
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DESPERATION OF rnE BUcHAy.

The following article from tie Lebanon
Courier, is very applicable to this latitude:
"The negro Democracy. feeling the des-
pe-ate state of their cause, are moving
Heaven and Earth to stay the tide that is
rolling On to overRhelm them. They are
spending the money of government liks wa
ter, and eTory man in government employ
is compelled to give portion of his salary
for the use of the party. Even on the
hands employed about the Philadelphia Ma
Wy yard at wages Of a dollar or a dollar
H.i n t-lr 1--- -ii--4-----z--.--s
levied to supply the party with funds. No
means that money will command will be left
unused to carry their object. The scunsry
is flooded with their lying documents ave-
ryWhere. Il this county loads sre sent on
with Bigler's frank, ready to be addressed
free through the mails to aby one the COM
mittee here may see proper to send them
TO. We noticed, the other day, promi~
nent Buchaneer going from the post-ofica
with whole load of this kind of stEff,
which be knows to contain myriads Of folss-
hoods, yet which he Is willing to aid in err
culating TO deceive the people. Let oar
friends be active to connteract these tAlngs
II is true We have not appropriation cf mil
lions BY Congrass to fall back upon, bat
we hare the unbought sympathy Of the mas.
ses of the people, who love Liberty and
Justice. We have great battle to fight
against the minious of Office who list after
further spoils and power, aud TO defeat them
we must be vigilant and active. Let US do
our duty to our country and principles.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-09-19
CONFESSIONS OF JAMES BU-
CHANAE.


We have charged that james Buchanan
is an OLD blue light Federalist--one of the
men who opposed tie war Of 1912, which
James Madison, Democratic President,
with the assistance of the Democratic party
was fighting with the British army in de-
fence of our honor, and our rights and our
flag.
We dare any man to deny it. We can
prove ii i Here IS the eyiience. Let every
candid Democrat read the confession of
James Buchanan, and then if be can vote
for man who helped to hang blue-lights
along our Atlantic coast for the benefit of
the British rsd-coats, he can DO meane r
work than we thought man could do.
Let james 1ououau.u sPoaA uuusorI
as follows:
"Copy of the Circular issued by the Fed
eralists of Lancaster in the Election Cam
paign Of 1923, between Shul,z aad Gregg
for Governor:
"W E as FEDERALISTS take the liber-
of addressing you on the subject of the ap-
proaching election for Governor. We wish
to communicate our sentiments to you In
confidence, and We are anxious that you
should call on any of us when you visit
Lancaster and give us your opinion. We
wish to be uuited-we desire both to give
IA toEa ooupual
The candidates have been brought into
your notice; they are competitors for the
highest State Office in the gift of the pee
pie.
Mr.. Gregg has been long in public life,and
has filed every station conferred upon him
by the people, with integrity and ability.
He has acted leading part in the admin
istration of Gov. Heister, and deserves
much OF the credit to which he is enti-
tied.
We are assured that ne resisted with all
his energy the adoption OF the measure
which justly gave so much offence to the
Fedeyalists of Lancaster county.
Without enlarging on the subject, We are
decidedly of the opinion that whether we
consider the public good or the interest OF
our party, there is but one course left for us
to pursne, and that's to support DIR. Gregg.
Should you be of the same opinion we calcu-
late much on your exertions.
,fTsr, ravrfvrIk MAN
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THE BARGAIN, INTRIGUE AND
CORRUPTION CANDIDATE.

Statement Of Mr. Ciay, as written ont b.
h,mseLf, and furnished to .nr. Cotton,
his b,ographer.
''Somctime in January, eighteen hundred
and twenty Eve, and not long before the
election of President Of the Uuited States
BY the House Of Representatives, the Hon
Janeo Buohoneu, then nleusber VI the
House, and afterwards many years Sena-
tor of the United States, from Pennsylva-
MIA, who had been jealous and Influential
supporter OF General jackson, in the pre-
ceeding canvass, and was supposed to en-
ioy his unbounded confidence, called at the
lodgings of Mr.. Clay, in the city of Wash
ing,on. Mr.. Clay was, at the time, in the
room of his only messmate in the House,
his intimate and confidential friend, the
Hon. r. P Letcher, since Governor of Ken
lucky, then also member of the House.
Shortly after Mr.. BuchaDan's entry into the
room, he introduced the subject of the ap-
preaching Presidential election, and spoke
of the certainty of the election of his fa-
yorite, adding that he would form the most
srlendid Cabinet that the country had ever
had. sir. Letcher asked, how he could
have one more distinguished than that of
Jefferson, in which were both Madison and
Gallasin. Where would he be able to 6nd
equally eminent menl Mr.. Buchanan re-
Piled, be would not go-out of this room for
n Secretary of State, looking at Mr.. Clay.
This gentleman tMr. Clay) playfully re-
marked that be thought there was no tim
Der there Git for Cabinet officer, unless it
we're Mr.. Buchanan himself.
Mr.. Clay, while he was SO hotly Assalled
with the charge Of bargain, intrigue and
corruption, during the administration Of
| Mr. Adams, notified Mr. Buchanan Of bis
intention to publish the above occurrence,
but By the earnest entreaties Of that gen.
tleman, be was induced 70 forbear dong
: so.''
Statement of Gen. Jackson
HERAITAdE, Feb. 28, 1915.
aYour observations with regard TO Mr.
Buchanan are correct. He shoased icdn
of moral courage in the affair Of tho IN
: trigue Of Adams and Clay--did not do mi
, Justice in the expose be then made, and
, am sure about that time did believe ther'
was perfect understanding between Ad
ans and Clay about the Presidency ant
: the Secretary of State. This am sure OF
. But whether he viewed that there WAS an.
corruption 10 the case or not,I know mol
: but one thing do know. that As pasaed y
: to combat them ulta their otca s0eapoa's-
: tAas pas to let my friends say II l uds sie'
. led. / ,Oould make .Mr. Clay Seerstery Q
! Stole. This Is ne appeared gross corruE
! ton. and repsllsd il With THAI honest il
. dianasion as twhiohl ] thought i d
a served.
Il .Hy. Buesoaas's ocnf fsssioss, n rs tsfs
al 10 ~. L<tcL1, daf<d Lascastv, ~
81 "a, L84i.
,e 81 have uos. mysslf. any very dlssln
b reoollecsiou of what sranspired IN 70
u room nearly twenty years ago. but dou
10 lsss expressed strOre vso 70 1''''s
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as had done hundred times to others,
that he might yoto for Gen. jackson, and
II he desired it become his Secretary Of
State. Had he voted for the General, in
case Of his election, should most certain
~ have exercised any influence / might
have possessed, to accomplish this result;
and this ] should have done from the most
disinterested, friendly, and patriotic mo-
tives.
HJAnTc prTrrY NNy .,
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A Buohanas paper, speaking Of the Ger
man vote, says;
We Wish rhe Dutch wera in Holland, and
Holland in hell.
This editor perfectly agrees with his par
ty as to where the Dutch should go-the
only difference is that, udllke his party, he
wishes the Dutch to take Holland along
with them instead Of .7merica--L Louisville
Journal.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-09-19

HTwo of the Democratic Electors in
Mississippi have refused to serve. One Of
them says it is his intention . to support MIR
Fillmore.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-09-19

Hurra for Mr.. Fillmore is the whole cry
Of the people, throughout the couotry, by
the Locofoeos, since they have dropped Mr..
Buchanan, and the Cincinnasi Platform.
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Two new Fillmore papers have just
been star,ed.in Iowa. One is called tha
aBurlington American" the other "The
Davenport Union.''
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rTHon. James Cooper Of Pcnnsytvaais
has been nominated for the Legislature oy
,he Americans of Philadelphia He bs%
taken the stumpt for Fillmore
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-09-19

The Boston Ledger has recently hoisted
the Fillmore and Donelson flag.
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rwo hnnared and fifsg i)emecsats Of Leuil

Two hundred and City Demscrats Of Levitt
county. N. Y. hare gOne cver " Frenons
IN body.
Probably N equal number Of Dsnpera'
ID .he game country viii now go over % faii- y
mora, Poor Buchanan thus being desrrssa
on all sides.
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-09-19

Tho Americans, only olaim % efa ma
,osity, in the boroush-
Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-09-19

M Buesoaas's ocnfsssioss. u Ais tstssv
10 ~. L<kcL1, dafsd LnseastU, Jl''4
2z, I84i. ...
aI have uos. nyssif. any very distinct
rooollection of what sranspirod IN your
room nearly twenty years ago. but douD- 2
l..s ! exDrsassd strong wish 70 himse'i'
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-01-18
zcwisburg Market.
EISHRII.D

By Rev S Domer. eth alt, VIM Steilcr and
Miss Mary B Stauiler, both of Seinsgrove.
On the lst inst, by Rev J A MKean, Isaac
Hertz of Milton and Mary f keeler of Phila
By Rev A Caspar, ,25th ult, Lewis L Kess.
less and Catharine Roshong, all of N.Berlin.
BY Rev + kieifer. 18th inst, John Aurand of
East Bufaoe and Miss Sarah E Sechler of
West Buifaloe; also Abraham Mench and
Miss Selinia Kleckner of Hartley Tp.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-01-18

ALMOST A FIRE-Early on the even
ing of Wednesday last, the lighted Chan
delier in the Masonic Hall in the Sd story
of Ammons' new block, Lewisburg, fell
to the floor, and the flames spread rapidly.
There were few persons in the room, by
whose active and thoughtful efforts the fire
was extinguished, having done about $50
damage to the carpet, &c
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-01-18
Administrators Notice.

NOTICE is hereby given, that Letters
~ of Administration on the estate of Rev.
ABRAHAM d. WSON .dccrs sed Late of Union
township, Union county, have been granted 10
the undersigned, by the Register Of Union
county, IN due form of law; therefore all
persons indebted 10 said estate are requested
TO make immediate payment.an those having
just claims are also requested TO present them
properly authenticated for scttlemenh 10
ISAAC WALTER.
i.ewisburg. Nov. 30, ls:j5
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The Pennsylvania Telegraph.
ENLARGED Form & Reduced Terms.

IL THE CASH SYSTEM ADOPTED.
On and after the Isl of January. 1896. the
PENNSYLVANIA TELEGR,Pu, published al Har-
rsburS, Pa, vii! be owned and conducted by
the undersigned. who viii give their hes,
energies 10 make ii worthy of IT'S cause and o:
Its friends.
II Will commence the new year printed on
entirely new type, and the Weekly greatly
enlarged in form, while the ~ price will be
lower than that Of any other paperof its class
ever published at the Capital of the State.
and payments uiHbertquired sfritfigin adrance.
No paper will be sent until il is paid for. and
all will be discontinued, rs the subscriptions
expire, unless they are renewed.
The Telegraph will oe issued .Sen,i- Weekiy.
on a sheet OF twenty four columns. during the
sessions of the Legislature, and Eeekiy, on a
double sheet of forty-eisht columns. the rem
ainder of the year. 1t viii present complete
summary of the Legislative proceedings, all
important general laws as they are passed, and
aim to give the current political intelligence of the
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The TELEGRAPH will advocate liberal political policy
an, aim - ,:nits those who. though animate, by the
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heneicent results seem distracted 10y the conflict of
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y
sacred obedience Ia The compromises of the
will determn-iy re-t the extension Of Human Slavery
1t will give cordial earnest hut independent support
TIE administration Of Gov roLLOCE.
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''IgwissURa. uiuu Co. Ia. May . 1875.
NE J. 4 Er',b - Dear sir: Th box uf uirtieir- yon
sent duly received the llth Of April. have
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and siX of the ef long standing My sistsr,
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HoLLow.Ys PuLs. Invaluable TO persons afflicted with
-eases OF the Liver and StnmhTiIc virtue of these
fIs. having been tested in all parts of the
WORLD particularly 10y the citizens of the Union, tenders
needless to cxpaate upon their merits the thousands
who have derived benefit from them in each and every
Of the States, being sufficient to convince the
incredulous All those who afflicted with liver
bowel complaints Indigestion sick headaches and dzzi-
cannot max. OF remedy certain in its
suits Holioways Pills determination of blood
the head their effect is equally positive They also
unfsny remedy for asthma, il used in CONJUNCTION
with Holloways Ointment, which be rubbed into
the chest night and morning
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-01-18

The Pittsburg Union Of Monday, gives
the returns of the election for Mayor and
Councils, the day previous, by which it
appears that the Citizens and American
candidates for Council were elected, with
scarce an exception. The vote for Mayor
is as follows; W. Bingham, american,
1900; J. NJ. Irwin (Democrat,) ll15; +.
Z. Volz Fusion 1880; S. \. Long 1872;
David Steam 53. Last year, Nolz was
elected over the American candidate.
Lewisburg chronicle. [volume] (Lewisburg, Pa.) 1850-1859, 1856-01-18
FARRIERY.

THE subscriber offers his services
l. in curing Horses ofPolI Evil or Fistua.
He will cure Horses Of either of these aiflic-
tons for 81, or make no charge If no, sue
cessful. Here is an opportunity for every one
whose horses are afflicted, to restore them TO
health and working order. Residence on my
Farm in Kelly Tp., near Lewishurg.
Aug, 10, 1855. GEORGE HEIYLLL.