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The daily union., 1856-10-24
SENATOR TooMBs IN TENNESSEE.

This distinguished gentleman is in Tennessee
derng most efficient service to the democratic OF
his great speech Knoxville the 18th correspondent
of the Nashville Union thus speaks:
We had Hon. Robert Toombs with us yesterday. He is
in excellent health and spirits and was therefore, in good
condition submit to people his whering and blasting
against the backrepubican party of the North
and their anti allies in the South The
great idea which he enorces with massive thoughts with
bold and fervd oratory and with ntrepidty of
have before Witnessed that the of citizen
shin guaranteed by constitution asserted in the Kansas
and Nebraska act and that the assaults upon this
tacks upon great constitutional principle which citi
zen surrender without dshono and and
petuate which the only Of Union He favored
no more concessions the foes of this
already been concededand should the issue herea
ter be forced upon him either submit nerory citi
zenshp surrender his life, he preferred live. The
outbusts Of applause with which his speech throughout
received gave unmakabe indication of the congenaty of
sentiment on the part Of the and his bearers
Col Sneed, of this place, followed him in imping
bling dusve speech Of two hours time pting
reach the height of the senator's great argument
"Mr. Toombs reoned for half hour, when every SEN
tence that he ten strike and do suppose
that during this canvass any State of the Union speaker
has been completely overwhelmed the valiant Colo
nell whose may be commended by his friends, but
whose discretion s certainly very questionable.
" 1t affords pleasure to to that Senator Toomb
will be with you at your meeting the 2s lie speaks
to-day az DatonJ TOMORROW ~ Atlanta, from thence be will
60 to Nashville"
The Chattanooga Advertiser has extended notice of
Mr.. Toombss Knoxville speech from which make the
following extract
" Mr.. Toombs occupied only hour and half In the
leading argument and It complete in all its parts The
duty Of southern patriotic who love rights and dear
than party party clsms-or par
culary the ties and oahs Of prosoriptve religious
twenty republican party-was enforced with
thrilling effect of oratory which surpassed any effort has
been pleasure to hear The tone and character Of bis
speech Of the highest order. Mr. Toombs generous
nobeookng person. Of commanding stature and address
ing audience becomes thoroughly aroused in action
There something lofty in the dignity and control which he
himself and in the Of his gestures
He does make the crowd boisterous and
noisy, but by the application and turn Of expression ap
pea higher grade of intellectual enjoyment which sways
the entire assembly. Yet in reply, when answering the
satire and expended ereron Of competitor he his
style and deals In wit and anecdoe. In public de-
bate we should dislike have him make the closing speech
for be does TO spare bis adversary although his
response may be Of the most finished dcon, yet its irony
and sarcasm are pointed and annoying"
The daily union., 1856-10-24
HON. J. R. CHANDLER.

A letter has been received in this city from the Hon
Joseph r. Chandler-whom, it will be remembered was
defeated by knownothing frauds In the congressional cleo
on Of s54expresng much pleasure at the result Of the
late democratic victory in Pennsylvania and the belief that
Mr. Buchanan win triumph in November over all that can
be brought to bear against him.
Though entertained doubt 10 the position
of Mr. O. IT is gratifying to learn by authority that gen
man Of such talent and purity OF character has declared
himself in favor Of the only party which supports the
Union and the constitution
Theedvice Of his physician alone has prevented Mr..
from engaging actively in the campaign under the banner
OF Buchanan and Breckenridge.
The daily union., 1856-10-24
TIE GOVERNOR ELECT oF INDIANA.

We copy the following from the Cincinnati Enquirer Of
Wednesday last: -i#
1--WE received visit last evening from A. p. Willard the
democratic governor elect Of Indiana. Mr.. Willard has
made most brilliant race and It's triumphant result Is well
worthy Of being placed in comparison with the memorable
contest of Gsy. Wise, OF Virginia.
Starting out with thirteen thousand against him at the
last general election Mr.. Willard BY his ability eoquenoe
and ndefagsbe industry, has IT, and up
thousand In his favor. .a.e..a +. =.
"There are few aber defenders Of constitutional and
ousl principles in the West than Governor Willard and few
who have done better and effective service for Bu-
ohanan and Brecknrdge. Governor Willard Is bis way
to the great democratic meeting in Lexington, Kentucky
which Is TO be held Thursday next" ".. t||."
The daily union., 1856-10-24
THE GREAT MASS MEETING AT ATLANTA,
GEORGIA.

The Augusta COusttuonAllst of Tuesday last says
The largest political meeting ever held in GeorRin as
Sembed at Atlanta Friday and Saturday of last week
not only in numbers but in enthusasmin Deep burning
zeal for the in which they enlisted did 1t
all previous demonstrations Of popular sentiment Georgia
We consider the number assigned by the Atlanta ntegen
ceffteen housandas not exaggerated though ouro wn
Judgment based personal observation places the number
at from twelve fourteen thousand We also concur with the
Integeneer in the opinion that according nothing
arithmetic in reference to their meetings fifty thousand would
be the figure they would assign such gathering of their
own party.
We expected full account Of the proceedings would
have come to hand in the Atlanta papers yesterday and
therefore prepared Of this most interesting
gathering Of the supporters Of Buchanan Breckenridge
Georgia but being disappointed ot obtaining last night
in the mail anything from that point in reference to satur
days proceedings give this hssty notice We hope In
next 10 lay the full details before our readers"
The daily union., 1856-10-24
THE RIGHT TALK.
ALBANY, Oct. 81, 1856.

After briefly auding to the recent glorious triumphs Of
the democracy, the Utica Observer poinedy remarks
Men of New York the democracy the Union now look
you do your part towards sustaining Union
and rebukng the dark spirit of soctionaism and disunon
which has dared to lift up its head among u.s. We tell you
New York can be redeemed While the democracy of other
sister States crownng their brows with wreaths of vic
tory, New York will not stand idly by and permit the black
flag of enemies to in triumph our State cap
o Men of New York the skies are bright and growing
brighter BE and doing and when the 4th Of November
shall have rolled around you will have the proud satisfaction
Of knowing that the hiryve electoral votes of Empire
State thrown to swell the majority Of James Buchanan
next President"
The daily union., 1856-10-24
OHIO ELECTION.

All honor to the nobehearted democracy of Ohio for
the gallant fight which they have made II is true their
victory Is not complete that they have not like their
brethren of Pennsyvania and Indiana routed the
bned forces Of the black republicans and knownohipQs
but they have made such noads upon their enemies as To-
Justify The belief n the speedy regeneration Of Ohio from
the thradom OF fanatics traitors and demagogues The
backrepubcan State ticket s undoubtedly elected but
by much smaller majority than is claimed by the Ere
montera We have certainly elected eight congressman
with the chances in favor Of one more.
...-... .r Washington Union
We are pleased TO that friends at the East have
proper appreciation Of the position Of the democracy Of
Ohio Fighting against the most tremendous oddsbeing
n.nritv Of eighty thou,aa At the last national cleo
tonand without any aid in canvassers and money l'n %
other Sateswe have made large gains upon the pop
ular vote successful friends In Indiana and Penn
syvania We have reduced the boosted hundred thou
sand plurality Of the black republicans meagre eiQh-
teen thousand and have great confidence in being able to
sweep that away next month Our gains In the oongres-
sonal delegation have been large in Indiana and
Pennsylvania BY indefatgabe exertions have sue
ceeded in giving Of the largest democratic votes ever
thrown in the State; for II viii be undoubtedly one hun
dred and sixty thousand Cincinnati Enquirer.
The daily union., 1856-10-24
WHAT A WEEK HAS BROUGHT FORTH.

Last weeks glorious work of the democracy thus
med up by the Cleveland Plain Dealer
We have carried Pennsy ylvania.
owe have carried Indiana.
ave have carried Florida.
1--WE have elected democratic legislature In Pennsy
wanna.
awe have elected democratic legislature in Indiana
- We have gained nine members Of Congress in Pennsy
vania.
owe haze gained four members Of Congress in Indiana
1Wo have ,Sined members Of Congress In Ohio.
owe have secu ed a United States senator in Pennsy
vania.
awe have secured two ted States senator's in Indiana
1--WE have gained majority in he next House Of Repre-
sentstves.
"we have decided the result of tho rdsnsl cleo
tim
The daily union., 1856-10-24
10 the Hon. WIN. IL. MARCY,
Secretary Of State, Washington, D. G.
CHANGES IN THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT.
Governor of Kansas.


We regret to learn that Judge Minot has resigned the
Office of Commissioner of Pensions, and returns immedi
etey to New Hampshire Judge Minot brought with him
to this city high reputation for capacity for integrity,
and for unwearied application to business reputation
which he has fully sustained by the able and efficient ad
instraton of the intricate affairs Of the important bureau
over which he has presided with much credit himself
and advantage to the public interests for than
year. He is succeeded by George G. Whiting esq., chief
clerk of the interior Department If the President had
been merely governed y personal character personal
qualifications and personal popularity he could not have
made more fortunate appointment for Mr.. Whiting has
all these in a degree 1t is in the precedent which
this appointment establishes, in slight degree that
much ana great good is likely follow. 1t will inspire
emulation among subordnates in Office by holding out the
prospect of promotion to talent when allied to industry
Whiting has literally worked his way from the humblest
clerkshp to the responsible and honorable position which
he has Just been called upon to FILL by his talents and
his own honest unaided exerons and feel quite sure
that the qualities which have secured for him official pro-
motion WILL in the and enlarged sphere in which he
nox acts become more and more conspicuous
Moses Kelly, esq, disbursing clerk of the Interior De-
partmeut s,eceeds Mr. Whiting in the chief clerkshp
the same department The appointment is admirable
qualified to discharge the responsible duties of the chief
cerkshp but he possesses in marked degree those gen
temanly and that obging disposition which
always gratefully appreciated by those having business with
government officials.
The daily union., 1856-10-24
AN HONEST oLD-LINE WING.

Extract from private letter from oldline wbig Of
high respecsbity, dated at Albany, N " Oct 20 1856:
The Fremont party has been the dangerous one
formed since the government organized but believe is
back has been broken by old Pennsylvania and Indiana
trust that New York will follow in the track If the
South win be moderate and forbearng Seoardis viii perish
without a Sob"
We suspect this is the real feeling of the entire of
honest in New York. and in many other States who
are alyng to sustain the constitution and Union and TO
protect the rights of all the States and all the people
against political fanatics and reckless agitators.
The daily union., 1856-10-24
nIaHLY IMPoRTANT ERoM KANsAs.-PEACE AND

HIGHLY IMPURIAAT FhOm hANbA5.-IEASE AM
QUIET RESTORED GEARY's LETTER.
The following gratifying letter was received by the Sec
reary Of State day before yesterday We hasten to lay it
before readers that the glad tdings may be heard
which announce authoritatvely that PEACE AND QUIET
HAVE BEEN RESTORED IN KANSAS Comment the energy,
promptness and rmness the part of Governor Geary
which have brought about this happy result is unneces
sary His success is his highest eulogium:
Executive DEPARTMENT
Lecompton, Kansas Territory, Oct 10, 1856
SIR Your letter of the 23d ultimo in reply to mine OF
the 9h and your eegraphc despatch of the 27th uumo
in reply my letter of the l6h both received on the
evening of the 9Th instant.
Dispatches forwarded since the dates of those acknowl
edged have informed you that peace and quiet have been
restored to the Territory Not only have all large armed
bodies of been dispersed but the smaller bands OF
marauders been driven off. The roads travelled with
safety and dwellings from intrusion. For up
reported. Many notorious and troublesome agitators
claiming belong all parties have left the Territory
and the beneeent influence Of their absence is being al
ready very sensbly felt
The troops TO the north have not yet returned
is my purpose leave the northern frontier consider
able force for its protection and the remainder of the
troops will be employed guard such other points
seem require it. shall shortly proceed in person with
small body of to the southern portion of the Terri
tory in pursuit of gang of thieves who are said to be
pillaging that region.
Very respectfully your obedient servant
JNO. w. GEARY,
Governor of Kansas.
To the Hon. WIN. L. MARCY,
Seeretarv of State WASHINGTON D. G.
The daily union., 1856-10-24
BETTrn .ND BETTER /

We copy the following from the Albany % las and Ar
gus Of last Wednesdays issue
letter from Indiana Of the editors Of the
and Argus received last evening sets down Wizards
iory 10 O00 claims the election Of Of the III congress
men, and majority joint ballot In the legislaurethus
securing the election Of democratic United States
tors next winter The letter says that the moth
ings voted almost unanimously with the republicans Our
correspondent that Buchsnsn's plurality in No.
vember viii reach rs 000
"We done, Indiana
The daily union., 1856-10-24
THE GREAT Dem oCRATIC VICTORY IN INDIANA
THE OFFICIAL RESULT.

We learn from the indianapolis Sentinel of Monday,
which has nearly complete returns from all the counties
in the State that the result follows The democratic
State ticket headed by Ashbe p Willard for governor is
elected by over seUen thousand majority.
There is democratic majority in the legislature Of not
less than thirty on joint ballot uhc gipes demo
cratic United States senator's.
AT least six democratic members of Congress out Of
eleven are elected, being gain II four.
The daily union., 1856-10-24
HON. JAMES O. JoNEs-
The Nashville Union Of the 18th snra,

The Nashvie Union OF The 18th says
Hos. JAMES O. JesEs.-This gentleman arrived in our
city yesterday and stopped for few hours the veran
where he waited by large number Of old political
and personal friends After few hours rest he started in
company with several friends for Lebanon, where by ap
pointment and special request, he speaks to-day.
Senator Jones will speak in Nashville the occasion Of
the great democratic convention which assemblies on Tuesday
next"
The daily union., 1856-10-24
WHIcH WAY rHF wINn RIows-

Last Tuesday (says the Trenton True American) vote
was taken among the people Of Pennsylvania and Indiana
which resulted follows democrats ahead know-noth-
ings and republicans, combined second best This is
neither railroad steamboat straw; but st II may
serve to q show which way the wind bovRa
The daily union., 1856-10-24

alternative upon them ii becomes very serious consider
alton how far they cam any principle OF duty and self
respect, reject it,"
After thus counseing nternecne and inevitable
destruction the principle of duty and sefrespec
Times goes to show with the most empty argument
rather pretence to argument from the right of nations
TO appeal TO arms the right and duty of sister States 10
engage to resist ayenge and punish supposed aggression
fanced injury, and imaginary wrong: 5M
The appeal such for nations
TO adopt in defence OF great public principles and nations
that adopt this the proper occasions in the end
gain By b and compensated for the temporary sacrifice
by lasting credit and position The English just
acted this principle, and given example Of war
undertaken, at the greatest national sacrifice for great
public endhe resistance and punishment of aggression
Looking to such strife which would leave the frag-
ments of proud and glorious Unon that while
united might defy all nations prey to foreign potentates
well may they say interested parties in the contest"
We once complained our Declaration of Independence
that England had "constrained felow-czens taken
captive the high seas to bear against their coun-
try to become the executoners of their friends and breth
rem to fall by their hands, and this of the
why assumed "among the powers of the earth"
the separate and equal station to which the laws of nature
and of natures God" entitled u.s. Surely there SO
blind, mad yield to British counsel what our
fathers would not surrender to British power. Surely
there none who, by their fresdes would become
the executoners of their friends and brethren fall by
their hands.
Does not all this deserve prompt and decided rebuke
Will not every true American patriot rebuke t2 Let us
ask how Let hope that the infatuated supporters OF
Mr. Fremont will desis from their fatal struggle VIII
the election of Mr.. Fillmore rebuke it The answer, un
quesonably s most assuredly not Because his support
ers some of the States have joined forces with the
tional organization led by Mr.. Fremont. Yes, while
their press has most severely denounced the man and his
party and condemned their principles and sentiments yet
they have been found eagued hand in hand and support
ing the same nominees to Office and only lately, before
the result in Pennsylvania fully and truly known
each of these parties claimed triumph in the State
Wonderful unity when each could lose its identity
While Mr. Fillmore has announced that he knows no sec
ton his supporters have been vigorously aiding the abo
lition party with all its bitter sectonalism While the
so-caed american party" is protesting as principle
that Americans shall rule America it has far forgo
itself in its hostility to democracy to be found together
with the aid of the British press promoting the election
the supporters Of Mr. Fremont VIII not the people of the
land see this and prevent such Americans from ruling
in these United States?
The daily union., 1856-10-24
A THIRD FREMONT WANTED.

Says the Albany Atlas:
"THERE ARE TWO FREMONTs-ONE WAS BEAT
EN- IN PENNSYLVANIA ONE IN INDIANAi
1--WE WANT A THIRD TO BEAT IN NEW YORK
WAKE UP, GREELEY"
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-06-17

INsANss-~A ut6.tdi<tres ing case Of
insanity ha, occurred among U.S.
During tie early part Of last week.
Miss L;ndqni.s ! milliaSs If This town
betrayed symptoms ofinsanity, which
OF Art atiraclsl but little attention.
'uasA asoss Wslhsshs5, when Il W.
dsemo,l acsaslly ssssslNry 10 isvssti-
eats hsr condition and provide for her
welfare and seesrisl seosld cissasil-
staoose d1mand such provision, A.
eosdtnily, n Thurtaay Ne 2etA. !
eommiasion of lunacy vas iasusd. ~
was taken before Judge Land, and e.
posed to The uasal tests under the
scrui,eny Of medical gentlemen "f ca.
paci'y, and though they declared that
she VA. not IN her right mind, the
Judge thought it most humsne and
perhaps most expeditnt. merely to in
hsdic', and appoint u discreet guardian
r. Der. until Der insanity shonld more
fully develope itself, or should prove to
he Of Temporary character. She was
permitted TO return TO her usual avo.
ca'ious, with the hope that her own
dissertations that she had only been
sick, very sick. might BE- verified and
that her strange conduct, mi ht have
originated from another cause than q
de'l'roned Intellect, Instead, however
Of such desired result. she has con-
tinued to grow worse and more un.
manageable, until her situation render.
ed confinement indispensable. She
has accordingly been placed in Jail
until she can be taken to the Lunatic
Asylum vt jackson. Of which fnsti'u.
ton she was not long since n" inmate.
Miss Lindqnist came to Shreveport
,more than two years ago. at first Civ
ing instructions in dancing, Of which.
we are told. she was quite capable.
and in April 1854 opening millinery
establishment, in which We thought
she hal been qnte prosperous. It il
t~id that her pecuniary affairs havr
given her a gmd deal Of concern. that
~hs arrived with new go"ls, l,o"net>
&C., in January last. too late to supply
the ladies' with snch articles rs The,
already divided themselves. Shr
has bee" unable to meet her pay ments
aud has beron,e embartasreds She
ha. beep distinguished for her kindness
Of manner and Industry. aud her Char
acter has been above reproach. a4
Guido Gazette.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-06-17

A FACT ABOUT Locks.-In giving
evidence in case Of burglary which
recently came before \ magistrate at
Ashton UNDERLINE, Mr.. Marland, a
pawnbrcker, who is also a blacksmith.
said that . door.lock would b. much
more easily picked With the key in the
lock than without. He could pick
nearly any lock With piece Of wire if
the key we're left in the lock: and.
knowing that, be always took the keys
out Of the doors.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-06-17

The New MAoNxro ELECTRICAL
L,eHr. - Tho Adriatic to Garry he,
Own Passengers. The "Galvsnic
Light Company" recently organized
i" England, claims that the magnetic
electrical light produced BY machinery,
If which they are the inventors, and
patentses. is the most perfect illumina-
ling agent hitherto known. They
have sent out one Of their machines to
this country, and it is now being put
up for trial in the upper part Of Still
man. Allen, 4 Co.'S. Novelty. Iron
Works in New York. The light owes
it's origin to magnetic current caused
by the rapid revolution Of a species Of
fly. wheel, on which are fixed eeries
Of magnets in close jux'uposi'icn to
another series that remain stationary.
The wheel i the present instance. re.
wolves some 1000 or 5000 times min.
ute. and is driven by an eight horse
power steam engine.
The Collins Steamship Company
warned by the fate Of the Pacific, are
thinking Of fitting out the Adriatic rs
u complete Anting lighthouse. emit
ing light which not only c~nno. he
mistaken by other vessels at whatever
distance, but which Eliminates the
ships track several miles ahead and
render an approaching vessel. an ice
berg. or any other obstruction almost
a. visible ~ vt MONDAY.
The morning comet. (Baton Rouge, La.) 1856-1856, 1856-06-17

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We count, our warmest and best friends.
Our plates will be gotten up expressly
for this paper. and will be accompabi-
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one Of the best costumers in the nation.
Ma lam Olympic. will to charged with
supervising the cuts, and they will
each be pronounced au fait before
admitted. Our lady friends may
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