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10 PLANTERS d OWNERS OF STOC
LeaTett'S Patent Portable

CORN A ND COB MILL.
THE undersigned having purchased the patent
4 right of this valuabI. invention for Desoto pa
rsh asks the attention Of Planters of cattle and
he public generally to It's great utility, cheepness and
unequaled capacity for grinding meal for bread, corn
and cob for stock, Smelling corh etc. It grnds from
IL to Is bushels per hour is easily handled aud can
in few hours be put 10 work in any place; and Is
simple In its consiruc ton that there no fear of its
getting ont of order. Any boy or negro man can
manage it. One of the mills is now at work on the
public square, where the public is invited to call and
examine its merits. They are sold extremely low and
on liberal terms. ~ j. CONSTANTINE.
Mansfield Nnvemher % 1855
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New Orleans, Shreveport and Jefferson

-s=s.-=e-.-E- ,,.N g TaChE1:#
spss. IHE pew, staunch, fast running steamer
l1AaS@Ez1n SWAN, CHAs HAYES, master, C. F,
ssszssz Hayes clerk, will continue all the sea-
Her trips as regular patkes between n: Orleans,
Shreveport Port Caddo, Benton, smithand, Jeff IN
and all intermediate landings, and will pay particular
attention TO all business entrusted to her. The Swan
is entirely new, having been built at Louisville during
the present fall, expressly for the Red River trade and
IS furnished with e-boats, life preservers, etc. in ~
cordance with the late law Of congress, ana III FONT
safety and comfort Is Unsurpassed For freight or
passage, having superior accothmod apply on
board. decl2
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COMMERCIAL HOTEL.
CITY HOTEL,

Texas sreet--Shreveport, La.
ALaSA--1 TINS we'll known house has been put
Isl sasEssgl in fine order and is ready to accom-
aEs Eazss.S modate guests in the best manner.
Seats cali be ffocured the City Hotel in the stages
for Marsba Jeifetson Henderson, Tyler Rusk, and
Catksvile, Texas; Washington, ARKANSAS; Mansfield,
Natchitoches, Alexandria, La and all intermediate
points. w. A. sTERREII& Co.,
febl3 -...s Proprietors.
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Eg-sELLING OFF AT C0ST!-N

Il Il. ". HECHI,
sp Corner Texas and Market streets, 4
aGKSJA- Is selling off the balance Of his stock, "
sa.4 comprising ~
Il FINE Gold and Silver Watches;
4 Cold Guards, Vest and Fob Chains;
I; Ladies' Gold Chateainss
! Diamond Breast Pins and Finger Rings. 7
~ SILVER --
4 Cups, Spoons, Forks, Sugar longs;
Port Monnais, etc.
Gold and silver Thimbles, Gold Pens and Pencils;
Lockets, Rings, Breast Pins, etc. etc.
| will sell the above at 33 per Cent. deduction from
regular selling prices, to make room for large and
complete stock Of spring goods from the north.
IL One price-no deviation. feb27t
OGLESBY & GRISWOLD,
A RE now receiving direct from the eastern cities
~ large and well assorted stock If
Groceries, Liquors, Iron. Hardware,
Willow and wooden Ware, &C.,
which thew will sell upon moderate terms for cash.
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Servants For Hire,

SUPERIOR Pastry Cook, and in other respects
n good servant; also young smart, active houl
servant, 70 hire. Apply at this Office, or Of
marchl2 @. T.. NELSON
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Sheriff Sale,

STATE OF LOUISIANA-Parsh of Caddo-In
- Justice Jones' Court. SAMUEL EDsscNDs, exec'r,
VS.. AFFORD ATTAwAy. Nos. 992 and 993 on the doc
ket of said court. BY virtue of writs of f. ia.
me directed by the honorable the Justices court in and
for the parish Of Caddo have seized and will proceed
to sell public auction at the courthouse door III the
town of Shreveport, parish aforesaid, on SATURDAY,
the 9Th day of APRIL A. d. 1856, between the hours of
II O'Clock, and p NJ, tie following described
properly. tow the westhalf Of the northeast quarter
and the northeast quarter Of the north quarter,
and the northeast quarter of the north quarter of
section No. twenty-five [22 township eighteen u.s.
range sixteen fl6l containing one huudred and fifty
eight S. 90 acres of land; with all tie buildings and
Improvements thereon. Seized as the property of the
defendant and to be sold to pay and satisfy the wrts
issued in the above entitled suit -.m...G.
Terms Of sale-Cash without the benefit of appraise-
ment. IHOS. K. SIMPSON, sheriff.
Shreveport February IS, 1856. RI g. pf ST Sc
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Dissolution,

TINE copartnership heretofore existing between the
Il undersigned, under the style of Enos g. Wood,
is this day dissolved by mutual consent A. A. Enos
will continue the business the old stand for his
account. All persons indebted will please call and
SETTLE and those having claims against the late firm
will present them for payment. ss
a. A. ENOS.
FRANK E. WOOD.
Sbteyeport. January l. 1856 ssS ian2
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NOtlCCs
THE business of the late firm of William r. Pasteur
l. Il co., will be continued by the undersigned, as
surviving partners. All persons indebted to the firm
OF William E. Pasteur & Co., requested to settle
the with the undersigned at an early day, and
those having claims against said will present them 10
the undersigned, or to Sam. Ford, esq.
AUSTIN & GOODWIN.
Successors of w. E. Pastcur & Co.
Shreveport. March "a, 1865.
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Sheriff Sale.

CTATE OF LOulsIANA-Parish of Caddo in
- District Court No. 4543. SAMUEL HOLMES
WORTH vs. ELISHA H. JouRpAN. By virtue OF writ of
seizure and sale issued of the honorable the Dis
trict Court in and for Parish Of Caddo, in the above
entitled suit aud to me directed, have seized and
will proceed to sell public auction the courthouse
door in the of Shreveport, parish aforesaid,
SATURDAY, the 18th day of April, A., 1856, between
the hours of IL O'Clock, A. NJ and P. NJ the follow
ing described property, towit: Lot No. four IA in
block No forty -one IA fronting forty [40l feet on
Texas street, and running back one hundred and fifty
so feet, as shown the map OF the town of Shreve-
port together with all the buildings and improvements
thereon, consisting of two story brick building with
two stores fronting on Texas street Also the north
east half Of lot No six Isl less eighty 1901
feet font that part of the lot adjoining lot No five
S. running back the far end Of said lot sold by said
Jourdan to j. c. Jourdan and Miss Julia Boggs--Said
lot d;oins lot feet wide and contains four acres
and quarer-logether with all the buildings and I'M
provements thereon-situaed in the town of ShreSe-
port parish of Caddo Seized as the property Of the
defendant and to be sold to pay and satisfy the writ
issued in the above entitled suit.
Terms of sale-Cash with the benefit of apprase-
ment. THOS. R. SIMPSON, Sheriff
Shreveport, February 25 1856. f27-pfSl0 40
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NEW SToCK!--NoW oPENING!
H~FALL AND WINTER GO0DSI-sg
DRY GOODS! GL0TNING!!
PLANTATION GOODS, BOUTS, SHOES, &c.
>.tN THE subscriber has just received and is
TyT~-r opening his stock of -
* Fall and Winter Goods, e.
comprising the most complete and best selected as
sorment that be found in town, to which the at
tention of all who wish purchase is solicited. Tie
goods are all fresh and of the latest and most fashion
able description, chosen in person expressly Tor
this market, and will be sold at the lowest possible
prices. The stock comprises in part:
Ladies' Dress Goods, OF every descriptions @
Silks, merinoes, alpacas, bareges tissues; En-
Crepes, Calicoes of every descriptions; s
Muslins, lawns, ginghams, checks;
Domestics, sheeings, shrtings, lowes;
Linseys, jeans, sattinets, cassimeres, etc.
Flannels, of every descriptions;
Canton flannel, cattonades;
Bed ticking, counterpanes,
Blankets in great variety
Wooden, Gotten and silk hosiery;
s.l. Ladies' bonnets, ribbons, laces;
Trimmings, silk thread, braid;
"- Fancy Goods in endless variety
Umbrellas, parasols sun=si,ades - E
Plantation Goods of every description.
CLCTHlAG=-A compile assortment, comprising ev
cry description of gentemens dress, frock and
overcoas, sacs, paletots, opera coaks, office, riding
and hunting jackets, blanket coats. Some of them
very cheap5 Boys clothing. Undershirts, drawers,
linen and COTTON shirts; flannel and hickory do.
PantaIoons and Vests of every description and price
BOOTS AND SHCES-LaIies' and misses CATERS,
bootees, slippers, trogans, and overshoes. Child
renss shoes. Gentleen's fashionable boots, CATERS
shoes; waterproof Boots; fine and course hrogans;
negro and plantation shoes.
Hardware, Cutlery, Queensware, Glass, saddery,
cotton and DOL cards, sieves trunks, FaliGes, car
pet bags. etc. etc.
Hats and Caps ofevery style and quality; gentlemen's
furnishing goods, together with almost every
Gle that can be called for.
JOHN LARMIER, Texas street. =
now Brick building, near the river.
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Shreveport Il Alexandria Packet.

The new, substantial, very light draugh.
tAtssSSzsA steamboat WHITE CLIFFS,
aaszNzzEsza JOHN GRAHAM master has resumed her
regular trips, and will continue running as weekly
packet bctwcenhs place and the falls during the low
water. 49, #- =-0e -@.
TIE White Cliffs was built By captain Graham for
the express accommodation Of his old friends and pat
rons and will the first rise Of water take her place
regularupper Red River packet. She is in every
respect equal any boat in the trade, and he pledges
himself that every exertion will be made give salts
faction. noyld
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80 y Merchandise PEI STEAMBOATS,.

onees OF Merchandise Per oeeallooaes.
cop1.g J.sst 4 Grisscod's--J w Smith; 4 A. And
aR MARITIME T. Boyk y j tain H 81 81
i tn ri Ii Griffin; TGB; John Walters; L& Mf
Esfpeg1 Ias;ter. T. d A. Mayors, Harmony hill; do.
Joel u Iii. s. INJURY; L. I. Keener;C a. Bacon; p
Pine ni r,ancier No /; j. M Dennis W j.; X Fitz-
?S.ek; John \. Matthews; chas. Egbe5t; = 20 !"
faolggaE HopeH 4 Co.'s-B. r. Herring; W W
~ NJ q. Wilson; S Parker; White Ramsey;
hG1,u 9ekelroy; And Scott; s. H Parsons; Wenship
y rg. Reeves & Chancellor; Thos M. Gatlin; Ed.
Ss,.,sson ]. Wilkins d co; ! &. Robertson; "
BgsJJn oet e. d. Deason; r. g. Nebhut; a. B. Col
bl.Wm Clarke: j. 7. Tompkis; Arnold, Barnett &
bs, BEL, Natchitoehes; r. q Chancellor; 1. L.
gnsnkins: Willis Jones; Pewgtnan Clay; Milton
igrs srrer; u s. Bledsoe.
IN I'm Moue,s-R. L. Gilmer; B. F. McDonough Il
n. B T. Cutter: B. r. Powell; Jackson IL Fain;A..
gg.arnoy ri James r. Marks; A. M. Truit; D. Glass.
,rTWINER's CANADIAN yERMIFUGE is free
, one great objection to other worm medicines; it
ntans neither mercury, any of It's corrosive OK
Ss. and vet it is much more expeditions, and GER
lin in its expulsory action, more SO than any Of the
emcdies SO called, that are impregnated with mine
al poison ,,w-nar,s.
Canadian Vermfuge," this is the only article thae eau
4 depended on. Remember this.
Prepared only by ]. Wright d Co., New Orleans.
for sale in Shreveport by all the druggists
81 .,
New Orleans Market.
N,ncu 6-On Wednesday the cotton market was
licked by the receipt of the adyices per the Baltic.
ssarsday the market continued unsettled, and 5000
ILLS we're sold at easier prices.
V' The receipts (including 38,2Ol bales haad)
.nee the 1st September, have been 81 453 bales.
pr,rnorted during same time, 1857 AL bales.
i haF 51a@6s4 Middhng, 914@9h
nrdinary, 7l5@S1a Good -" 10-(9l0A
law midding, 8I@9-l Midling fair osa@I05s
- Ftoun-superine, 81 2507 50; extra, IS 50@9o0
pOEk-M0. SIS 50@16 90; mess. SIS 5o@l7 90.
Bacos-Sides, 53409c; shoulders, 1854.
IanD-9@l0I5c. " ID.
CorrEr--Rio, ll4@llAc. 10 y.
susAn-506ssl; T(oT1ae. tb.
MoLAssEs-33i u (@341ac " gallon
BAectScG acknowledging 6@lS;r rope 99 w.
WHlsKrY-Rectifed, 35a40; raw, 359351a gal
HIDEs-Dry country, I4@I5 b.
IaME-At rctail-Thomaston, ST 50@l IS. Wes-
ss4ssNIyerpool, fine, 81 so@l 81 coarse, IS cts
q 81 10 n sack.
CATTLE Market, March 6.
BrEF-Western, fine, - 1886 II ID net.
Texas and Lake, 4-@5-c.
Hogs 1870 a7-G60--c.
Shsep, So 50de5 90 "A head.
Mich Cows, $40 OO@75 90
Calves and yearlings, Sic oe@1s 90
TLa stock small
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I, November %, 1855.
LUUk OUT!
The same Old .CO0ns are together Again


The same Old C0ons are together Again!
~ The subscribers again as m==z.5-x
II y sociated together, for the pur- &NNN
Y Z pose of carrying on the @k&4z&aEz
BLACKSMITH, WAGON MAKING AND
CARRIAGE BUSINESS, ...-
in all the various branches at their OLD STANDS,
on Milal street, corner of Edwards: Feeling grae-
full for the liberal patronage heretofore extended to
hem they their old friends and the public that
they will pay prompt personal attention to the repair
ing of carriages buggies wagons, and all other tehi
Giles: Having on hand 10000 feet of seasoned TIMBER
embracing every description, together with the largest
stock of aud steel brought to this place,
are able to do work the shortest notice and most
reasonable prices.
Mr. Robson will attend in person to the Horse Shoes
ing department, and one of the firm can at all times
be found in attendance at the shop.
Our work in all cases will be guaranteed.
We work the price system, whether for cash
or on credit ROBSON & KIMBLE.
Shreveport. February 81. 1856.
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Shreveport July To- 1883 augl-ly
Receiving, Forwarding and Commission
JOHN n. HOWELL. -... HAMILTON S. HOWELL
]. N. HOWELL 4 Co,
Receiving and Forwarding Merchants.

On the Levee, Shreveport La.
IIAVE leased the well known building recently
i i occupied by Messrs. Douglass 4 Dashiell, on
the Levce, Cat the steamboat landing,f and now
to receive store forward cotton and mer
chandise of every description. We also erecting
contiguous to the present building and Immediately
tho banks of the river, one of the largest and
convenient warehouses. in the country, Riiieh will
render facilities for storing equal if not
peror that possessed by any other establishment
Red River.
We prepared to make liberal cash advances on
cotton goods sent to care.
Cotton will be shipped without being exposed to
mad or rain. All goods will be promptly forwarded
according orders; and every attention will be paid
TO the Interests of our patrons. aug9
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Last Notice,

4 LII persons indebted to the undersigned, are no.
~ tilted that unless they come forward aud settle
forthwith, their accounts will be placed in the hands
Of officer for collection. Tile pianters have had
opportunity of selling their cotton, and ii is npossi
Bile Tor US TO wait any longer.
maya s $50 81 E. u b. JACOBS.
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New Orleans and Red River Packet.

i Z
The substantial, fast running steamboat.
tllIaz4s=zss GRENADA, R. P. CRUNP, master,
$3.50 having been thoroughly overhahled and
put in complete order; Will run during the season as
a regular packet between Ner7 Orleans Shreveport
Albany Benton, Port Caddo Smithla i'd and Jefferson
receiving and landing freight passengers at all in
termediate points and plantations The Grenada is
large and commodious boat, with superior accom-
modaticns for passengers, and her officers will make
use of every exertion to give satisfaction shippers
and travellers For freight passage, apply board
New Orleans, Shreveport; Carolina and
.- HURRICANE BLUFFS PACKET.
,ffenaSm@ b Tue new and splendid passenger steam
aiisfsssitlsR boat ROSA, JosErH SALrBA, master,
will on the first rise of water commence
running regular packet between New Orleans,
Shreveport Carolina and Hurricane Bluffs, and will
promptly and faithfully attend to ALL business entrus
ed to her. The Rosa has been purchased expressly
for the trade, and will continue permanently in it,
She is new, has splendid cabins, elegantly furnished,
large and airy and for comfort and safety
is equal to any boat the river. Her officers are
CAREFUL experienced and well known in the trade and
will use every effort to give satisfaction. Freight and
passengers will be received or landed all eoin:7 on
the river. For freight or passage; apply On board.
Shreveport, Oct. "a 1856
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Red River & New Orleans Packet
Shreveport & Upper Red River Packet

fzas4sa- A TIE new; substantial, yeryyht drau9ht
sS &Sz1a steamboat RUNAWAY, 4CsooKs,
.5=zzzszzgsE master, (havng been thoroughly over
hauled repaired and renovatedD has commenced her
regular trips ia The Upper Red River trade.
The Runaway was built expressly for the trade, her
boilers machinery, furniture and everything else are
entirely new, and in point Of safety, speed and accom
modations shs is unsurpassed by any other boat above
the falls Particular attention vii at times he paid TO
plantation and all way business Thahkful for the Lbs
era patronage they have heretofore recciSea5 her off
solicit the favors of their old friends, promsngto
do every thing in their power TO merit it. decI2
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CUDDY, BROWN & Co.
Commission Merchants.

SO Camp street, New Orleans.
THE undersigned are prepared to make Liberal
4 Advances cotton consigned to the above house.
anriI Is QELESRY s. .GRISWQLD
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TO THE LADIES!

III N'k1 z ~ q y 4 y
MARKEr STREET, nearly opposite the Postoiice,
BEGs to inform the ladies of Shreveport and ia
Ea3 her patrons in particular, shat she has just ETH
- returned from Paris, wiki large assort- III
nent of the most fashionable and choice
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Shreveport and New orleans Packet

sesSMnzs a. THE well known, favorite steamboat
sklaIAfrH ST CHARLES, sAMn. ArrLE-
zssa=aszsssa GATE, master, has resumed her regular
trips between New3Orleans and Shreveport, and Will
continue in Tie tra;e as long the water will permit
and will receive and land freight passengers nj u
intermediate landings and plantations on Red River
The St. Charles has been thoroughly repaired from the
keel to the hurricane deck newly furnished and is IN
all respects new boat. For speed safety, aceommo-
datons and good fore she is unsurpassed by any boa
ever in the trade. Her commander hopes to receive
continuance of the patronage heretofore literally
ertended to him febe
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Medical Notice.
mrs. GHPIN e. H0TCHKISS have removed
j. their Office to I. H. Morris and VIM. Balls drug
stores where calls for either Of them viii be attended
to. Orders also be left The residence of either
DR.. Hotchkiss or Dr. Gipin, ian9
Notice.
nURING my absence, Nj. A Aaron will be my
~ duly authorised agent transact business Of ev-
cry description. A. ANGLE.
Shreveport, March 5, 1856 -3t
Agency.
nUR1NG my temporary absence, Mr.. N. Moore
~ is my duly authorised agent.
Shreveport, Nov. IA, 1855. w. S. LEWIS.
Notice. - -
MFR. WILLIAM Her is my authorised agent
VI dusins my temporary absence.
~. zzs ]. Fl. TRAMMELL.
Shreveport, October s, 1855 ol0
Notice,
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Hntil.f,

A LII persons are hereby notified that no bills
~ against the steamers Union NJ L. Baughertv,
will be paid unless made on the written order Of the
captain or clerk of said boats. N. MOORE.
Shrevepnft. January 2 1876
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q Observation-Disclosures oak and tin; back
NJ CANNON boards, Lotto or keno boxes dominoes
marbles, china, glass and common; India balls
chessmen and boards, calendars, snuff boxes. tobacco
boxes, sewing birdscye protectors. gazers diamonds
pocket books port m0nnaes, mirrors, fish hooks and
lines, playing cards. and dice boxes, lamp
shades and chimneys strcps cork screws tooth
picks, wax matches etc. etc. Fer sale at
I ml2 VIM RAILS Br11o-store
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Red River 4 N. Orleans Passenger Packet.

~ THE new and fast running passenger
e0A packet n. w. POWELL. R. H.
.Ss3sssss$ MARTIN, MASTER having been built ex
resslE tor the above trade, has commenced her regular
trips between Shreveport and N. Orleans. The Powell
is entirely new, Fitted up with every modern improve
ment, and for Beauty, speed, comfort, convenience
and safety is Unsurpassed The equipments and ar
Engagements IF the boat perfect and complete rem
derng her superior passenger packet. Every exeE-
ton will BE lade by her officers give satisfaction to
both passengers ana shippers. foTre5sht passage,
amply on board. , ian23
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Committed to Jail

feb2O-4t* Powellton, Harrison county,.T
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1856-06-25

a DEMOCRATIC BoLTER.-Mr. Hamlin, one
of the United States Senators from the State
of Maine, who is Democrat, resigned his sit
uation as chairman Of the Committee on Com
merce, on the 18th inst. He said for the nine
years he had held seat in the Senate, he had
almost been a silent member. Upon the SUBJ
Ject that had so much agitated the country he
had rarely uttered q word. He loved his
country more than he loved any party-more
than anything that could agtate and disturb
its harmony. Although he believed the repeal
of the Missouri Compromise was great moral
and political wrong, unequalled in the annals
of the legislation of this country. and uncquaIs
ed in the history of almost any country-still
with desire to promote harmony, concord,
and brotherly feeling, he sat quietly amid ali
the exciting debate which led to that fatal re-
suit, and opposed it not by his voice, but by a
consistent, steady and uniform yote-not only
in accordance with his own convictions but in
accordance with the instructions Of his Legis-
lature, passed by almost a unanimous vote :;
but the thing was done in violation of the prin-
ciples of that party with whom he had always
acted, and in violation of the solemn pledges
of the President of the United States in his
inaugural Since, however, that wrong
had been indorsed by the Cincinnati Conven-
tion i'll its consummation and its results. he
felt it his duty to declare that he could n 10 Ion
ger maintain party associations with any party
that insisted upon such doctrines, and could
support no man for President who avowed and
recognized these doctrines, and whatever pow
er God had endowed him with, it should be
used in the coming contest in opposition to
that party.
There are doubtlessly many more honest
thinking men who have heretofore voted with
the Democratic party, who, like Mr.. Hamlin
cannot consistently support Buchanan, when
by so doing they would endorse the platform
adopted at Cincinnati, which sanctions the
hansas-Nebraska act, and consequently the
repeal of the Missouri Compromise.