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Sentiments Of the Press.

The Boston Herald, neutral paper, speaks
thus of Mr.. Buchanan and his nomination:
Standing as Mr. Buchanan does at the head
OF American statesmen, the friend and con-
temporary for many years of Jackson, CAL
houn, Clay, Webster and Silas Wright, it can
no longer be said that none but unknown men
have their claims presented before the people
as candidates for the Presidency. 1t can no
longer be said, as it has been, without truth,
that availability had been the only qualification
for Office 1t can no longer be said that tho
country has no opportunity for rewarding the
services of her best statesmen, because parties
interfere and present candidates having infe-
rior claims.
We have not the room, nor the inclination,
to publish a biography of Mr.. Buchanan 1t
is not necessary. He is known to all our cit
lzens, as sound, conservative practical states
man. From the ncur when he shouldered his
musket as volunteer, and marched to the
defence of Baltimore, lis name has been fa-
miliar to the people. His loag services in
the United States Senate and in responsible
positions abroad. have given him an invalua-
bic experience, while his consistent and states-
manlike course upon the great questions
which have agitated the country since the
time of Jefferson has secured him the respect,
confidence and esteem of the nation.
We look upon his nomination as fortunate
for the country. 1t viii stop the mouths of
agitators, and silence the voice of seetionalism.
It will afford all the friends of the Union, of
law, order. and equal rights. an opportunity
to unite and secure the continued permanen-
ey of the glorious principles of nationality
that were handed down by our fathers. and
have secured such priceless blessings to Us
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What his Neighbors saw of Him.

1T Is no matter of trihing consideration and
Importance that those who know man test
should eulogise him most More especially
is praise to be valued when it is extorted from
political opponent. The LancasterPa. Ey-
press, Know Nothing Republican paper.
published in the immediate neighborhood Of
Mr.. Buchanan's residence, is compelled to
bear testimony tohis unbending integrity and
biameless life- After a few introductory re-
marks, the editor proceeds.ss..ld says:
" We knew the man as one Of our most res
pected fellow citizenS-a gentleman of un-
blemished personal integrity and unusually
agreeable manners in his social intercourse
with all classes. We knew him as friend
OF the poor-as perpetual benefactor of the
poor Widows OF this city, who, when the pier
cling blasts of each successive winter brought
shreks Of cold and hunger, and want, in the
1Fah tenements Of poverty, could apply to the
| buchanan Relief Donation for their annual
supply of wood, and sitting down with their
orphaned children IN the cheerful warmth Of
a blazing fire, lift their hearts in silent graft
tude to God, and teach their little ones to bless
the name of James Buchanan. AS citizen,
neighbOr, q friend-in a word, as simply
James Buchanan, we yielded to no man in
the measure of our respect and esteem; and
were he still before US as si2aqiy James Bu-
chanan-aS he WAS few years, and when he
and we occupied the same broad Jeffersonian
pIatform-when at least one of the editors of
this paper voted with him year after year. the
same Democratic tcket-then ours would be
the more pleasing duty Of supporting instead
of opposing the election of our esteemed fellow
citizen and neighbor TO the highest Office in
the gift of the American people, and the high
est position Of political distinction in the
world -
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Enterprising Young Man .

The New York Commercial Adrertiseg one of
the most respectable old line Wing papers in the
country thus alludes to the nomination of j. c.
Fremont by the Republicans at Philadelphia:
"Col. Fremont is. doubtless, what friend
describes him to boa bright, enterprisiag
young man, and has explored the Rocky Noun5
tains handsomely. Bat he is positively without
anteccdents as statesman. His past career gives
no evidence Of his opinions on any political ques-
tion.' The idea that the people of the United
States will place such gentleman, e bright, en-
! terprsing young man. though he be, in the FIX
ecutive chair of this great Republic, is simply
absurd"
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Mr- Buchanan and the Committee of the
Democratic National Convention.
LANCAsrER. juno 13th 1856

LANCASTER, June 18th 1856.
SIR:-The National Convention ofthe Dem
ocratic party, which met at Cincinnati, on the
hrst Monday in June, unanimously nomina-
ted you as candidate for the office Of Presi-
dent Of the United States.
we have been directed by the Convention
to convey to you this intelligence, and to re-
quest you IN their name, to accept the nomi-
nation for the exalted trust which the Chief
Magistracy of the Union imposes.
1he convention, founding their action up
on the tlme-honored principles of the Demo
cratic party, have announced their views IN
relation to the chief questions which engage the
Nlolic mind; and, while adhering to the truths
Of tAe past have manifested the policy Of the
present in a series of resolutions to which we
invoke your attention
The Convention feel assured, in rendering
to you this signal proof of the respect and es.
TEEN Of jour countrymen, that they truly re-
feet the opinion which the people of the Uni
ted States. entertain of your eminent char
. acter and distinguished public services. They
cherish profound conviction that your eIe-
vation to tue first Office IN the Republic will
give moral guaranty to the country, that
the true principles Of the Constitution win be
asserted and maintained that the public tram
guilty viii be established that the tumults
of factioa will be stilled that our domestic in
dustry will flourish; that our foreign affairs
will be conducted with such wisdom and firm
ness as to assure the prosperity of the people
at home, while the interests and honor of our
country ale wisely but indexibly maintained
in our intercourse with other nations aud
especially, that your public experience and
the confidence of your country men, will ena-
bic youto give effect to Democratic princi-
pies so as to render indissoluble the strong
bonds Of mutual interest and national glory
which unite our confederacy and secure the
prosperity of our people.
While we offer to the country our sincere
congratulations upon the fortunate auspices of
the future, we tender to you. personally. the
assurances Of the respect and esteem of
Your fellow citizens,
joins T. WARD,
W. y. Richardson,
HARRY HIBBARD,
w. i LAWRENCE,
A G. BRoYN
JSo. L. MANEING,
JoHN FoRsYTu,
w. Preston,
j. RANDOLPH TICKER,
HoRATIo SEYMOUR.
Hon JAMES BUCuANAN
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0J-We are requested to inform our readers that
the Annual Examination and Exhibition at
ST. Francis Academy, Loretto, Cambria. County,
will take place on the 18th and 10th days of Ju-
ly next. An invitation is cordially extended ly
the Franciscan Brothers to the public.
We had the pleasure of being at the last Exam
ination and Exhibition of the pupils of this Inst
tuition, and were edited with the mastery man
ner each one performed his piece. The originsl
orations, essays. &c, delivered by Older scholars
met the hearty appreciation of all present.
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CoTILLIoN PARTY.-Charley Litzinger gives nd
tice through the columns Of our paper, that ne viii
give a Cotillion Party at the EbensbuIy House oi
the evening Of the 4th. An excellent band has beet
secured for the occasion, and extensive arrange
ments are being made to make it grand afai
1t is needless for us to speak Of the supper thai
will be served up on the occasion, as the reput.-
ton Of the house speaks foI itself. Charley prom
ises to be present, and play his part of in lis
own inmi-tablc style.
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ANoTHER MURDER IN BLAIR CoUNTY.-We
learn from the ''Huntingdon Globe, !" that most
foul murder was committed in the quiet and peace
able borough of Williamsburg, on Saturday night
last. The Globe says
The quiet and peaceable town of WILLIAMS
burg, IN Blair county, was made the scene of
a brutal murder on Saturday night last Two
young men, Hawker aud Davis, got into a
difficulty, which resulted in the former stab
bing the latter through the heart, causing in
slant death. Hawker is amarillo carver. ftom
Philadelphia, and it is said. belonged to the
famous g Killers, He made his escape and
is still at large
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C1-We had the pleasure of taking by the hand
our old friend and type sticker, Hon. John
Murray of South Pittsburg. He looks hale and
hearty, and Judging from his present appearance.
the oncrous duties of the Office of County audi
tor has not impaired his health but rather impro
vedit- He intends to remain with us short
time to enjoy our cool mountain brcezes, and we
promise cur Pittsburg friends that he will be well
cared for during his sQourn in our beautiful Will
age
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WM. A. MURRAY EsQ.-Ths gentleman has
become partner in the practice of law with our
fellow townsman Wm. Kittell Esq. AS young
practitioner, Mr.. N. has few equals at the bal.
and from his well Known talent and business hal
its together with his close application to busne.
he will in short time have few superiors among
the older and more experienced members. We bt
speak for the new firm liberal share Of pr,
fessional business
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Republican Savings.

The following expression of Republican
sentiment cannot be placed before the people
too often:
g The Union is not worth supporting in
connection with the South. ."-Nc7o York Tti-
buae.
The Constitution is reproach and a league
with Tophet y Garrison
"Sharp's rifles are better than bibles y
Henry Hard Beccher.
q Let the Union slide. ". P Banks
The authors of these sayings are all brilliant
stars in the Black Republican armament. and
of course reflect the views of the faction to
which they arc attached
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The PLATFoRM. Black Republicans
are making great fuss about the .'pro sla-
very. platform" and its endorsement Of the
principles of the Kansas Nebraska bill The
whole thing is in nutshell Here is the res
olution:
Resofred, That we recognize the right of
the people of all the territories, including
Kansas and Nebraska, acting through the lel
gally and tairly oppressed ,eM Of majority
@ actual residents, and whenever the number
of their inhabitants justifes it, to form Con.
stltution, with or without slavery, and be adj
mtted into the Union upon terms of perfed
equality with the other States
Inns IS Democratic doctrine, and always was
simply that the people regulate their ow,
affairs. And the whole complaint in relation
to Kansas is, that the actual settlers in X ans
have been violently deprived of this right. Is
1t not SO so?-Be.fast Ne. .Republican.
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gSy@ We stated in our last issue, that the new
school house to be erected in this place, adjoining
the residence Of Dr. D. W. Lewis, had been allot
ted to Mr. j. d. Parrish and we are informed
that such was the case, but Mr. P. finding lhat he
took 1t too low, then threw it up, and the School
Directors on Tuesday evening last re-Iet it 10 our
neighbor, Mr. James Myers, who is considered,
and justly SO, one Of our most enterprising and
thorough going business mechanics. He will push
the work to an early completion.
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ination of the following ticket.
For President,
John C. Fremont, of s Carolina.
Vice President,
William l.. Dayton, Of New Jersey.
This result was brought about after much
trouble and throwing overheard all those who
have heretofore been considered most prominent
in the Republican ranks. The delegates from this
state were almost unanimously in favor of Judge
Mclean of Ohio, but were compelled to with
draw him eventually to satisfy the delegates from
the New England. and Western States but in
doing so Acknowledged that it would enable Mr..
Buchanan to carry Pennsylvania by $4,000 ma
jority.
An effort was made to bring about fusion
with the Know Nothing Boilers Convention at
New York, and overturos were accordingly made
by a committee from the latter headed by the
notorious GEORGE Law. These were rejected by
the Republicans who laid the propositions upon
the table by an overwhelming vote, and declared
that they cared more for the votes of foreigners
than they did for those of Americans.
This rebuff aroused much Indignation among
the followers Of 4" SAM" who considered them
selves very shabJily treated and this too after
having humbled themselves to the Republicans,
and begged for the nomination Of Vice President.
They accordingly returned to New York, where
they reported to their disconsolate followers that
the Republicans had kicked them out, and nomi-
mated full Republican ticket.
Poor Sam! TO be thus dispised, and repulsed
after cringing to the Abolition agitators Of the
North, and aiding them to build up Northern
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C5-It will be seen by an advertisement in to-
days paper, that the good people of the Summit
VIII give Pic Mic in the woods adjoining their boz
ough on the 4th Of July. a dinner will be seryrd
up under the management of the ladies at tie
hour OF y O'Clock, a ". Gen. Joseph ApDo4-
aid will deliver the Grafton.
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o. It is said that John Van Buren is about to
wed the only daughter Of the late Jno C. Calhoun.
If this IS true it would only verify the old adage
that politics sometimes make strange bed fel-
lows for in truth the free soier and the rulli-
fer woud lie down in the same bed togethei.
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Fourth of LnlY.

We understand that arrangements are being
made by the citizens of Cherry Tree and vicinity
to celebrate the fourth OF July in becoming
manner
The ladies Of Cherry Tree are preparing a
dinner for the benefit of the new Presbyterian
church. now being erected in that place. We
hope that many will embrace the opportunity of
visiting this quiet and pleasant retreat on the APP
preaching anniversary of our country's indepen-
dence and testify their appreciation Of the patr
otism of the ladies by aiding them in their lauda-
able design.
Addresses upon the occasion may be expected,
O. DoUaLAs's SPEEcH.-Amopg the mum r.
Gus able speeches delivered at the great ratifca-
ton meeting at Philadelphia, we have selected
that of the Hon. STEPHEN A. DOUGLAS, which
will be foun! upon the first page Of this week s
paper, and to which we invite tho attention of
oar readers. 1t is well worthy Of perusal
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BUCHASAN AND BREoKENR1DGE-A call has
been MADE for meeting of the Democracy at the
Court House on Saturday evening" next at early
candle-li lighting, for purpose of forming Bu-
chanan and Breckenridge Club. We hope to see
a general turn out
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Hon. MILLARD FHLMoRE-This gentleman
has at length arrived frem Europe He reached
New York Sunday night last, when he was
warmly received by his political friends and a
committee from the City Councils. Salutes were
fired, and on Tuesday he was escorted to the Citv
Hall by large military and civic procession
where he was received by Mayor Wood, and the
Common Council, and conducted to the Governors
room. Here he remained for several hours re-
ceiving the congratulations of the citizens, and
was then conducted to his quarters.
In answer to an enquiry, Mr.. Fillmore saws
that under no circumstances will he decline the
nomination for the Presidency which has been
rendered TO him. The New York Express has
the authority of letter from him in which the
following language is used.
9 In reference to the efforts which have been
used to drive me from my course, they wholly
mistake my character. Il is true, did not de-
sire the nomination; but my name has been plo-
ced before the public by my friends, and there it
VIII remain, regardless of all consequences, un-
less they shall desire It's withdrawal.n
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Chairman Executive Committee.

RETURN OF TIE KANSAS INVESTIGATING Con-
nITTEE-We learn that tho investigating
committee of the House of Representatives,
consisting of Messrs. Oliver, Howard and
Sherman, came on in the western train, few
days since, as fay as the Relay House, aud
thence went on to Washington. They are
accompanied by Messrs. Joel Walker, DR.
Armstrong, and Dir. John Barker, deputa-
ton of Wyandotte Indians, also from Kansas.
Gen Whitfield, the delegate in Congress from
Kansas, has also returned to Washington
These gentlemen, it is understood, say that
the affairs in the territory are by no means in
as bad a state as has been represented, and
that such representations viii be made TO the
government at Washington as will soon put
a stop to all further difficulties
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Mn. BucHAYAN.-The letter Of acceptance Of
this gentleman will be found in another column.
to which we direct the attention Of our readers
1t IS very able and statesman-lke document,
and cannot but receive the appreciation of all who
value the Union, or appreciate the blessings of
Constitutional Government.
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o. DAVIS ARREsTED.-Jim Davis who lately
murdered j. r. Johnston at Hollidaysburg was
arrested on Monday last at Salisbury Indiana
County, and Is now securely lodged in jail at
Holhdaysblrg to await his trial at the next Court.
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G3- ArPoISTMEST.-Jo Meyers has been
appointed Post Master at St. Augustine in this
county, in room of Maj. David Mills resigned.
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The Cincinnati Enquirer describes an en-
thusiastic ratification meeting at Newport, Ky.
Major Henry Clay Harvie opened the meet
ing with one of his telling addresses. He
was followed by Col George B. Hodge, the
same gentleman who. as the Wing candidate,
ran Col Stanton so closely in the Congress
sional canvass-the canvas before the last
Col Hodge. with many other old wings, join
ed the Know NothiEgs, and discovering the
unrepublican character of that Order, was
among the first in Kentucky TO denounce and
repudiate it, and has ever since opposed its
principles and designs with great vigor and
earnestness. In his speech Saturday,
which was received by the Colonel's neighbors
with great applause and joyfulness, he declares
his unconditional adherence to the Democrat
ic party platform, principles, candidates and
all-and his belief that the old line Wings of
Kentucky those VINO were faithful TO the
memory and principles of the great man of
Ashland would find that in its present po-
sition, the Democracy was the only party of
the constitution and the Union.
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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS.
SENATORIAL.

SENATORIAL.
Charles r. BuckaleW, Wilson MCandless
DISTRICT.
l. Geo. w. Nebinger, 13. Abraham Elinger,
@ Pierce Butter, IA. Reuben WILDER,
3. Edward Wartman, 10. Geo. A. Crawford,
4. VIM. II. Witte, 16. James Black,
5. John McNair, Il. II. J. Stable,
6. John y. BrintOn, Is. John y. Roddy,
7. David Laury, 10. Jacob Turney,
8. Charles Kessler, &c. j. y. j. buchanan
Q. James Patterson, 81 VIM. Wilkins,
10. Isaac Slenker, %. Jas. c. Campbell,
IL. +. w. Hughes, %. U. Cunningham,
II. Thos Osterhout, p. John Kcatly,
%. Vincent phelps.
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LETTER FROM HoN. HEH. a WIsB.-We
have the pleasure of laying before our read
ers the following admirable letter from Gov.
Wise of Virginia, which BY some irregularity
of the mails was received too late for an ear
lier publication. 1t will be read with pro-
found interest
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Fatal ATraY.


We regret to learn that an unfortunate occur
renee happened at Carrolltown in this county on
Monday afternoon last, which resulted in the
death of man named jeremiah Fenton.
1t appears thai some difficulty had occurred
between Fenton, and Henry J. Campbell about a
boy who had ran away from the latter. At the
time of the affray, Campbell was at work in a
stays making shop, when Fenton came in, and
an Immediate alteration eusucd. Several per-
sons were present at the time, aud heard the loud
language used between them. Campbell was
standing with staye in his hand, and warned
Fenton off, but which was disregarded by the lat
ter. Upon approaching Campbell he stopped as
if reaching for a stave when Campbell! struck
him blow across the head with the one he was
holding, by which he was completely stunned
lie was then carried to house close by, where
he fingered until about eleven o'clock the same
night when he expired.
Campbell Immediately surrendered himself and
is now in Jail. a post mortem examination was
madein the case by Drs. Lewis and Smith, and
an Inquest was held over the body by James
Carroll, Esq.
As the whole matter viii soon undergo 4 legal
investigation we forbear making any comments
at present upon this unfortunate occurrence.
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Ny DEAR SIR Il received yours of the
9th inst this morning. and regret that | can
not attend your Mass Meeting to morrow eve
ming But. do most cordially congratulate
the Democracy of the old keystone State. in
having her representative son named the
Flag Bearer" in the coming struggle for the
Constitution and Union, the equality of States,
the rights of citizens, and the freedom of re-
ligion. As Pennsylvania has always stood
side by side with Virginia, so Virginia, as
her fourth trial, has succeeded in nominating
James Buchanan, of Pennsylvania. for the
Presidency, and she viii sustain that nomina-
ton by 20, 600 majority. United with a son
of her child-State, Kentucky united with
the whole South and with al the Conservatism
of the North-Buchanan and Breckinridge
will be elected by so triumphant majority,
as to merge the old and respectable parties IN
each other, and to consigu all others, all the
isms. Of all colors, to a lasting silence and Sc
crecy HENRY a. WISE.
To JOIN A MARSHALL. ESQ,
Chairman Executive Committee.
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Rennhlican Convention.

The Black Republican Convention commenced
its sessions at Philadelphia on Tuesday the 18th
inst, aud its labors have terminated by the nom
ination of the following ticket.
For President,
John C. Fremont, of S. Carolina.
Vice President,
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THE CRops.-With very few exceptions the
prospect for an abundant harvest of cereals is
very promising. The Chicago papers repre-
sent the prairies of that State as absolutely
hidden beneath dense growths of grain. In
diana, Ohio, and ali the Middle States, share
in the good prospect. The exceptions are on
the tide water shore of Virginia, and some of
the counties of Maryland, where the fly is rep
resented to have seriously injured the growing
wheat. Tho corn and potato crops ere every
where pronounced as fourishing In the
South there is deal of complaint in conse-
quence of drought.