The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1856-06-18

him with their congratulations and pledges
of support.
The Buffalo Commercial 1dvertisey, the
organ of Mr.. FILLMORE, says:
CAS- our readers are already apprized,
the Cincinnati Convention have nominated
James Buchanan, of Pennsylvania, for
President, and John G, Breckenridge, of
Kentucky, for Vice President. These
nominations are highly respectable and
judicious, SO far as regards the personal
character of the candidates. Mr.. Buchan-
an has been long in public life, and is re-
garded as a safe, prudent, and conserra-
tive salesman. Mr.. Breckinridge belongs
TO one of the oldest and most popular
families Of Kentucky, and has had con-
siderable experience in public life"
The N. Y. Herald, a neutral paper
says
1.-The announcement of the nomination
of James Buchanan for the Office of Pres
ident of the United States created no lit
tie excitement in the city yesterday. At
half-past eleven O'Clock, Immediately on
the receipt of the news, a hundred and
one guns were fred in the Park. Old
Tammany had her flag flying within half
an hour after the result was known. 1t
was a remarkable fact that not a demo-
chanan man. Those who had been rocif-
erous for Pierce aud Douglas a few days
since, were now roaring Justify for "Old
Buck"
The Detroit Free Press, Gen. Cass' old
organ says:
James Buchanan, of Pennsylvania
the true patriot, the distinguished states
man, and the accomplished gentleman
was yesterday nominated by the Demo-
cratic National Convention as the candi-
date of the Democracy for President of
the United States. 1t is with feelings of
the most intense qualification that we
announce this intelligence, and our readers
will no doubt receive it with an equal de-
gree of delight. The nomination is equiv
alens to an election. The glorious De-
mocraey.--the only party now that sus-
tain the Constitution and uphold the
Union,--will, with "Old Buck" as their
standard bearer, sweep everything before
them ut the election in November
There's no such word as fall"
BRooKLYN.--The news of Buchanan's
nomination was received by the democrats
of Brooklyn with the greatest demonstra-
tions OF enthusiasm. Capt. Hogan, of
the Napier Tandy artillery, fred a salute
of two hundred guns from the bridge over
Montague street, near the Wall street fer
ry, and the Eleventh Ward Democratic
Club also fired a salute Of one hundred
and fifty guns, from a vacant lot above
Fort Green.
The Chicago Times, the special organ
of Senator Douglas, says:
We place at the head of our columns
this morning the names of the Nominees
of the National Democratic Convention,
for President and Vice President. Those
names are a tower of strength, and the
guarantees of a political victory as deci-
ded as that of 1852. We can positively
assert that MI. Buchanan's nomination
will meet with the unanimous approval
aud receive the hearty support of the
Democracy of Illinois, and Northwest.
ALBASY--The nomination of Buchanan
is hailed here with raptures, both by the
Hards and Softs. The masses are o II
tent with the decision of the Convention
in admitting an equal number of each
deiegaticn.i They foresee no more dissen-
sion or wrangling, and will go together to
carry the State for the Cincinnati nomi-
nees.
The democracy will rejoice tomorrow,
by firing one hundred guns in honor OF
the nomination.
BELFAST, Me.--The nomination of Mr..
Buchanan by the Democracy was received
here with enthusiasm. A large crowd,
with a band of music. assembled on the
Common and fred a salute.
BosToN, Mass.--The announcement of
Mr.. Buchanan's nomination caused some
sensation in this city. 1t is said 100
guns will be fred tomorrow in honor of
the event.
Providence, r. 1.-The nomination
of Mr.. Buchanan was received by the
democrats here with great enthusiasm.
One hundred guns we're fired this after
noon in honor of the event.
CoNcoRD, n. The democrats of
this city cordially respond to the nominal
tion Of Mr.. Buchanan, and one hundred
guns are now being fired in his honor.
The Wheeling Lteuigencer, on old-line
Wing paper, says:
"The Presidential nominee of the Con-
~vention was not our first choice. We
had hoped that a distinguished son of the
Old Dominion would nave been called
upon to head the hosts of the Constitu-
ton. But he was not before the Conven-
ton, and an eminent son of the Keystone
State has been selected. W. Heed not
oven pause TO inquire into his political