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The language VI part Of the report might perhaps
DO 50 construed sustain the inference that You your
associates in e conference OF opinion that the propo-
son should be made though there should be chance Of
being entertained and that IL should be accompanied with
the open declaration significant suggestion that the Unit
ted States were determined to have the island and would
obtain It by other If their present advances adyan-
tageous to SPAIN BIO refused by her but other parts Of the
report repe this inference The remark In that document
that spain should refuse these proposals. Of the United
States then the question win arise What ought to DO the
course OF the American government under such crcnm-
otances clearly shows that II intended by
self and colleagues tho President TO
70 spain the alternative Of cesson seizure. The concu
on that the members Of the conference against such
40 alternative proposition Is also drawn from the following
passage; =
us present value, and this shall have been refused
VIII Then DC time to consider the question: Does Cuba In the
possession Of Spain seriously endanger internal peace
ana the existence OF our cherished Union ?
The President in this view Of the subject But
TO conclude that the rejection of proposition to cede
seizure should would be that sepreserya
ton necesates the acquisition Of Cuba by the United States
that Spain has refused and will persist refusing
carnations for injuries and wrongs inflicted and that she will
make arrangement for future security against the
currence OF similar injuries and wrongs.
AS TO the first consideration will only remark that the
acquisition Of Cuba by the United States would DO
nenty advantageous in ITSELF and Of the highest Importance
as precautionary Of security However much
might the want Of In efforts obtain the
cession Of IL that failure would not without material
change in the condition Of the island involve imminent peril
to the existence OF government But should the
tngency suggested in your report arise, there
to doubt that the viii be promptly by the
deliberate Judgment and decisive action Of the American
people,"
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PoNDERoUs ELEcrIoNEERING DOCUMENT


The reading Of the report made by Mess Howard and
Sherman the majority Of the special committee sent
Kansas, was commenced Tuesday aud finished ycser
day. II took two days TO read the report we should
think It fair 10 calculate that Il would take week 10
read the accompanying dispositions and adayits and doc
umsnts But the House spared that inction and the
treasury spared the consequent depletion there
member who desired the testimony TO be read From
beginning end this has been extraordinary bust
ness and It ct that IL should bring forth such
sier rs the report and accompanying documents The
committee sent to Kansas get proof that the Com
mittee of Elections might decide whether Gen. Whitfield
or Gov Rccder entitled 10 sit delegate Not satisfied
with taking proof the majority OF the committee have
usurped the place Of the Election Committee and presented
report which 1t required two days to read Mr. Oliver
the minority Of the committee Is allowed to present
minority report within ten days, and then both
ports and all the proof are to " printed together rs
one document We understand that the whole docu-
ment covers three thousand pages Of oosap about
three Of paper and that II win make volume well
nigh to thousand pages Az nobody msunderstands
the character and object Of the whole proceeding
be safely set down the most ponderous eectioneerng
document paid for out Of the public treasury. As the
majority and minority win differ widely In their sonclu
sions and each win have abundance Of proof
tain the conflicting results we set Il down that the country
win conclude that the testimony is full OF lsehood and
that the whole affair Is q monstrous humbug.
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MR.. BUCHANAN AS A STATESMAN.

Tho warrenton North caroina) News, in aby-writ-
ten article In support Of the democratic nominations pre-
sents the following vew Mr. Buchanan as statesman
che peculiarly fitted to preside at the helm Of State in
times Of thick darkncs and porentous gloom During his
long and brilliant In the Senate OF the United States
when that usrous body contained talent and ability
than any other delberave body the globe Mr. uchan
an according 10 the universal sentiment Of his enlightened
.countrymen occupied position in the front rank Of the
script fathers Of the republic We speak the unanimous
tment Of the country, and claim for him now
than we're always ready and willing 70 accord him. We
have frequently remarked and have frequently heard 9th
observe, that Mr. Buchanan made effort on any
question In the Senate that would not bear favorable
parson with that Of other member The subject
Is speeches invariably finished productions, combining
great strength OF argument with unusual elegance Of style
and characterized BY profound research extensive know
edge, and mastery skill In debate. He giant smcng
giants Nor has his vigor Of intellect been in the least de-
gree impaired BY age. On the contrary experience has
served 70 strengthen and mature his intellectual powers and
10 increase his Information" "'".-. :" ...' ~.
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CONTENTS OF THE WEEKLY UNION.

This weeks issue Of the Weekly Union is ready fol
delivery and the attention of democratic clubs and
Citations is respectfully invited to the suboned table Of it
contents:
Two portraits OF the democratic candidate for the presden
cy-the public man and the private citizen.
The mastery and unanswerabe report Of Senator Douglas
the several bills for the pacifcatiun Of Kansas
Mr.. Buchanans eloquent and powerful letter to Lord Clar
cndon relative to free ships making free goods.
General James Watson Webb championship Of the free
Of debate illustrated in HE connexion with the Cey
duel.
Stirring notices of grand ratification meetings held in
iious sections of the Union.
Mr. Buchanan and the 0stend manifesto.
The spirit Of the democratic exhibited through
their organs.
The ten-cents-a day SANDER.
General Jackson, Henry Clay, and james buchanan.
The canvass in North Carolina.
Editorials the leading political topics and incidents
the week.
careful abstract of the ressona proceedings
week.
Important and highly interesting foreign and domestic in
telligsnce.
The latest news By telegraph and the mails the time
of going to press.
The Weekly Union Is furnished TO subscribers at the low
rate of dollar per Persons DESTROYS Of pro-
curing extra copies should send in their orders early in
the week
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OLD-LINE WIGS WHEELING INTO THE DEMO
CRATIC LINE.


The Columbus Statesman states that burke Ward esq.
Of Lebanon Ohio formerly an old-lne whig member Of
the legislature is out for Buchanan It publishes
tract from letter written by him, in which he says
al have been a whig, a. you know but cannot 20 of
after niggssm know nothngsm, which have succeeded
the dissolution Of that gallant old party II TO
that now no friend Of the consultation and the Union 1nd
place where he win feel at homo except in the democratic
party. shall give myself up to the campaign with ardol
and with ygor."
The democratic ratification meeting in Brown county
Ohio, was addressed by Hanson L. Plum, who has been
hitherto Of the strongest and abest wings In that
county He goes for Buchanan Tho Statesman adds that
in Columbus alone there than hundred Of IN,
same class Of partisans who actively supporting
the democratic ticket
Mr. Hubbard editor Of the Logan Gazette published al
Bellefontaine Ohio has hosted the Buchanan flag The
Gazette has always been odlne whig paper The cd
or however Is national man. and shake of the
conviction that he will have TO for the only national
named for the presidencythe nominee Of the Demo
cratic Convention. Mr.. Hubbard says there are least
Eve hundred oldne wings In Logan county who win
for Buchanan. He has and conyersed with
them He says old Logan Is safe for Buchanan Their,
no use Of attempting to stop the manifest win Of the
people. i. !, i a.,ssl -. ). .
Since the above in type received the following
letter. signed by three oldne wings residing in Bryan
town. Charles county Maryland enclosing three dollar,
for many copies Of the Wskiy Union for one year
eve Of the old whig party having witnessed with pro-
found regret m death and last funeral rites and regarding
all parties (save the against which
battle in days gone by hybrd and degenerses from all
that honest true, just conservative, and patriotic and
wishing be thoroughly initiated In the prncip
party which claim national
climate you viii please End herein the subscription price
for three copies OF your weekly paper"
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A VISIT TO Nh. BUCHANAN.

The Albany Atlas and Argus publishes very interest
ing letter from AR. W. f. McMaser the artist who
gently paid visit to when,land with tho view Of painting
the portrait Of 10 Distinguished inmate We make the
following extract from the letter.
1.-THE house Is Of itself just such unpretending demo-
cratic you would imagine the home OF great and
simple. minded statesman. spacious having large halls
and elevated ceilings; built OF brick two stories high and
laws claims particular order excellence Of archec
tara beauty But 10 the homo OF Americas great states
man called O'clock sent mp my letter Of introduction
from Daniel s. Dickinson, and was In few minutes well
coined most cordially By the noble old patriot he
entered bis study ared morning robe white crayat
and unexceptonsby clean linen. bad not Mr. Bu-
chanan since ls7 and surprised 10 find that time bad
written 60 little change upon hs face. His large head with
aord complexion "a little paed,) hair white snow,
and the expressive gray eye, all had freshness and
energy which, with bis firm and elastic step, quite diss
pated Che fact that he had lived the hale old age Of sixty
hvo years.
He conversed freely and upon being informed Of the oh.
iect Of y Wait regretted The inposbiy giving the
cessary time At present. would be pleased 10 sit
his portrait soon aer the ith Of July lie receives call,
from o. O. m, TO- p. m, and has hundred letters
daily 10 read and consider He expressed his qualification
the union Of tho New York democracy and evidently feels
that be 10 the candidate Of party whose principles win
crown him with triumphant election neat November.
inent democrats New York. and 10 assure the party Of his
cordial sympathy upon their naterng prospects CT complete
1nion and triumph II all the voters ofNew York could
Mr. Buchanan hear the devotion which expressed
m So neghborhpod Cor Jimmy uchanan tho tripod con.
test o that Sste would longer be matter Of doubt
Is alive with snhasias and you may look for
90 900 majority from the Keystone nr Buck and Breck
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A Frank ApMIssIoN.

Many Of the black publican journals speak Of Indiana
as one Of the certain States for Fremont How they expect
10 achieve victory the democracy Of that State is
thus disclosed by the New Albany (ndiana) Tribuns;
at s very evident that neither the friends Of Mr. Fillmore
nor Mr. Fremont succeed In Indiana without union Of
the upon fair equal term Lot this before II
Il too late.n
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The Harrisburg Pa Patriot expresses surprise In
consequence IL states Of Senator Brodheads silence
in regard TO silly SANDER first put in circulation by
know-nothng paper Of this city The story was fabrca
ted during the absence Of Senator B. from Washington
On his return brought to bis notice. which prompt
" called forth the positive and authorized contradiction
which appeared in the columns Of the Onion some time
since. ~. "a Il s..
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C0NaREss--wEDNEspAY.

SrsArn-The Chair laid before the Senate commune
cation from the Secretary of State transmitting the org-
nal journal proceedings Of the board Of American COM
lnssones at Paris 10 lquidate and audit the claims OF
American citizens against the French government being
for debts due TO them and for the satisfaction of which
provision made by the convention between the United
States and France Of April 80 lsoa which was ordered to
be printed The House bill granting the right of way to
the ST Louis and Iron Mountain Railroad through the ar
scna magazine and Jefferson barracks tracts was read
third time and passed-yeas %, nays II.
The Kansas bill was resumed and speeches Oh the sub
ject made by Messrs. Wade, Pugh Biggs, Wilson,
Seward Crittenden and others An Intellectual effort was
made at FIVE o'clock to obtain recess for IN hour but
nearly half hour spent in the effort to obtain
quorum
The discussion proceeded without inermssion until our
paper went to press latter midngh without reaching
vote.
HOUSE OF REpREsENTATTEsAfter reception OF reports
from standing committees an Intellectual attempt made
10 consider the Senate resolution proposing to fix day for
the final adjournment Of both houses of Congress The
reading of the report Of the Kansas investigating commit
resumed and concluded The report referred
to the Committee of Elections and ordered to be printed
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The democracy Of Ssracusc New York. were TO have as
sembled last evening in meeting TO ray the nomDa-
tons Of Bnchanan and Breckenridge
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ILLxoIs LaspsThe sales Of lands by the Illinois Gen.
trail road continue large and have been chiefly made 10
actual settlers ut an average price FOR this month June
ofoyer so per acre great advance former rates
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W. NJ Roberts, esq engaged In building railroads II
lowe, and well acquainted with the public sentiment 10
that State informs the editor Of tho Eheobserver that II is
certain for buchanan and Breckenridge
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ENORMOUS INCREASE TO OUR SUBSCRIPTION


LIST.
We are quite that democratic friends through
ont the country will share the qualification experience
in making the that within the last week,
over SIX THOUSAND NEW NAMES have been added
TO the subscription list Of the Weekly Union-makng the
aggregate list the largest of any weekly paper political
sectran published in the United States with excep
ton only. This remarkably large addition to an edition
previously counted by of thousands is but another
evidence Of the deep and widespread interest that felt
in he country for the of the candidates placed in
nomination by the Democratic National Convention Five
of the six thousand added to list this week
subscriptions for the presidential campaign only but
feel sangune that at the expiration of the time desg
mated readers will have become well satisfied
with the Weekly Union, that it will require solicitation
part to induce them to become permanent sub
scribers
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PRINCIPLES or TIfs ORGANIZATION.
l. The acknowledgment of that Almighty Dsng, who
naons--who conducts the affairs Of men, and who in
every step by which we have advanced 10 the character q
Independent nation has iuguighed by some to
Of proydential agency.
D. The cultivation and development Of sentiment Of
profoundly intense American feeling Of passionate at
tchment to country It's history and IL institutions
Of admiration for the purer days Of our national existence
OF yencraton for the herosm that ccd our rovo!u-
ton and Of emulation Of the virtue wisdom and patriot
ism that framed constitution and first successfully
applied is provisions.
the paramount political good; 10 the language
Of Washington the primary object Of patriotic DESIRE
And hence:
Ist Opposition to all attempts TO weaken or subvert Il
I'd. Incorporating anagouism TO every principle Of
3D. The advocacy of an equitable adjustment Of all 20
litcal differences which threaten its integrity pcrpc-
tuity i. -.'a. y.
lih Tie suppression Of all tendencies 10 political dvis-
ions founded geographical discrimination the
belief that there Is real difference Of interest and views
between the various sections Of the Union.
eth The full recognition OF the rights or the several
States expressed and reserved in the constitution and
careful avoidance by The general government OF all inter
ference with their rights by legislative or executive action.
" Obedience TO TIC constitution Of these United States
the supreme law OF the land sacredy obligatory upon
all t parts and members and steadfst resistance 10 the
spirit Of innovation upon Its principles however spcous
ss pretexu asoviag that 10 all doubtful or disputed
points u may .iv be legality ssr,aned and expounded
By the Judicial power Of lac u..iied States.
And, rs q corollary to the above,
!. habit OF reTercRtial Obedience TO the laws whether
national State or municipal, until they arc either re-
pealed declared unconstitutional by the proper
thority. ~. .#.... ..a.. -
tender and sacred regard for those acts Of states
nanshp which 10 he neutrality-suspicious. from acts OF
ordinary legislation by the fact OF their being Of the ma
Of compacts and agreements and so to DO considered
a fixed and settled national policy. IN ~. ~, ...
v radical revision and modification Of the laws reg
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Washington telegraph., 1856-09-03
A CARD.

We have the pleasure of informing the
friends of Education, that Mr. A. T.
Hawley of the Telegraph, has kindly con-
sented at our request and invitation to
deliver an Address before the pupils of
both Institutions at the Female Seminary,
at half past I o'clock, p NJ, on the
evening of the 10Th inst, that being the
first day of the Session of our Schools
We trust that our patrons, those friendly
to the cause of learning and the public
at large, will signify their appreciation of
the high interests involved by general
attendance on the occasion.
L. J. JOYNER,
Principal Of Female Seminary,
b. j. BORDEN,
Psincipai Of Male Acadenly.
Washington. Sep. 3, 1856.
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-03
Foreign SaViors.

'Elf the country is ever saved, it Will be
by its foreign-born inhabitants, from the
treason, fanaticisin, and folly of its native
citizens"
This is from speech delivered bv J. VI.
Griffith, a native Sag-Nicht. at an Irish
celebration of the 22d OF February at Du-
buque- 1t breathes the spirit of Thousands
OF speeches constantly made by native Sag
Nlchts throughout the country. The for
eigners are continually told that they are
the only hope OF cur country; that, If the
Republic is saved, its salvation will be due
to theni-that the natives OF our soil are
utterly incapable of taking care of or pre-
serving the glorious heritage bequeathed
by their own fathers -
Good heavensI ii, after our fathers have
won independence for US by fighting
against foreign hordcs, we. their sons.
cannot maintain the Institutions thew have
established, but must depend upon the
descendants Of those h0rdes TO come over
and do 1t for US, we are already base slaves
In soul. and 1t matters not how sooD we
become slaves in bOdy-our limbs are none
too good for chains and fetters. But it is
base libel to SAY that cur country cannot
be saved unless foreigners. bear SWAY unon
American soil and the vile wretches who
utter 1t deserve to be hewers of wood and
drawers OF water, trembling under the
whips of Irish and Dutch task,nasters as
long rs they llve--LoHisciUe J1uraai.
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-03

HATER-PRooF CLoTHING.-To those
q our readers who desire to furnish their
le5rOes with proof clothing during
the eOtton-pieking season. it will be inter
sting to know that twenty thousand tu-
nles, now being prepared for the French
,,;;uy, are, according to the statement of
w. Payen, chemist of some note, rem
deFed waterproof by the aid of alum and
sugar of lead, without the use of india
rubber or gutta-percha, or any other gums
O5 OILS The process given is very sim
PIE, and is claimed to render any spe-
Ses OF tissue waterproof. Dissolve two
pounds and half Of alum In four gallons
u water; dissolve, also, in separate
Eessel, the same weight of acetate of lead
N the same quantity Of water. When
10Th are thoroughly dissolved mix the So
1tlons together, and when the sulphate of
iead resulting from this mixture. has been
PreeIpltated to the bottom of the vessel
q the form of powder, pour off the solu-
uon, and plunge into it the tissue to be
.e1dered waterproof. Wash and rub ii
vel during few minutes, and hang it in
'ue alr to dry.-Sod of the South.
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-03
A Reward.

We are authorized, says the Augusta
(Georgla) Chronicle, to offer reward to
any man who can find the following para
graph OF Buchanan's letter to Sanford
published in any Southern Democratic
journal:
"Any other construction of the letter
would render it entirely inconsistent with
itself Having urged the adoption of the
Missouri Compromise, the influence is ir-
reslstlble that Congress, in our opinion.
possesses the power to legislate upon the
subject of slavery in the Territories
What an absurdity it would then be, if.
whilst asserting this sovereign power in
Congress, which power, from its nature.
must be exclusive, [ should. in the very
same breath also claim this identical power
for the population of a Territory in an un-
organized capacity"
1t is remarkable fact, yet nevertheless
true, that no Buchanan journal, that We
have seen, has had the honesty to publish
this paragraph Why is this? They pro-
fess to desire to enlighten the people, yet
they publish an important letter from their
candidate, and leave out the most impor-
tant paragraph in it-that one which de-
fined clearly his views as to the power of
congress over slavery in the Territories
What a commentary upon the truthiulness
and patriotism of the Democratic organs :
Ay, and how completely does, it convict
them of the purpose to deceive the people
and betray the great interests OF the South,
to secure the triumph of party-thus sac
rifcing whatever is dear to the South for
the spoils- Great indeed must be ''the
cohesive properties of the public plunder,"
when it can lead men occupying the i'm
portant and responsible position of journ-
alists thus to betray their section
Washington telegraph., 1856-09-03

The INFLUENCE OF THE LONDON TINES.
1t may not be generally known, says Co
temporary, that the leader of the '.Times'
is telegraphed every morning to all the
principal towns of England; then written
out in large letters and affixed to bulletin
board, and is placed in the public Exchange.
At Glasgow, Liverpool, Manchester, and
other towns of less commercial importance,
crowds of merchants and others may be
seen early in the day reading this article
As 1T thus, in effect, does the thinking or
the mass of the middle classes of Great
Britain, Its influence with them must be
very great. 1t is difficult, in fact, to un-
derstand its extent and power. which no
class, we presume, and not even the Gov
eminent itself, fails to acknowledge.