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Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-19

GAMBLING AND DEATH.-The following
incident occurred not long since, in certain
town in this State, which is noted for the gen.
orally good character of the population. 1t
illustrates not only the evils of intoxication,
but also the csllousness and inhumanity
which gaming and drinking combined, will
work in mems hearts
company of men were sitting at cards
around table. Near them, in the same
room, sat a man who had but recently recov-
cred from that horrible disease of both BODY
and mind, delirium tremens. The card play
ers had scarcely time to observe his appear
ance, and yet they noticed something singu-
lar about him. AS physician entered they
inquired of him, "Dr what is the matter
with that man ?" Nothing is the matter
with him." said he, lifting his hand mo-
ment, and then suffering it to drop, only
that he's dead" 1t was even 81. While
they were intent upon the game, and per-
haps a little stupid with intoxication, thai
spirit, In the immediate presence of such un
fitting scenes, with the preparation only Of
delirium, had taken its flight and left behind
body blOated and diseased with rum. Blu
the worst remains yet to be told. The game
went on. The presence of death even, I'M
der circumstances so strange and thrilling
could not check the game, and it was still pur
sued while the man yet remained in his chair
How hardening are the associations and in
dulgencies of the gambler and the drunkard
Men have been known to drink and gambl,
over the coffin of wife or mother Thes
vices will destroy the natural feelings Of thu
heart, and make the man a brute.-Sa
| Francisco Pacific.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-19

(cTThe Know Nothing Council Of Louis
lille, have rejected By vote OF IL to o. an or
finance to preserve the purity Of elections and
prevent disturbances at the polls. Such q
purse is just what might have been expect
~, if the Know Nothings who compose the
common Council Of Louisville are to be sup
bosed to have any consistency. 1t would
lot do to preach through ordinances and mu-
Eicipal laws against that which they are SO
huch accustomed to practice, aud to which
|hey are indebted for the "littls brief author
|ty" which they now exercise. Brute force
tiolence and blood-shed, have figured largely
b every victory" that the Know NOthirSs
q Louisville have ever achieved.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-19
KontuCky all Right.

There can scarcely be hopeful doubt en-
tertained by the K. n. party in regard to the
decision Of Kentucky's vote at the ensuing
Presidential election. Go where you will, in
any portion OF the State, and you will dis.
cover without spectacles that the X. n. par
ty is below par. 1t ght safely be asserted
without fear or contradiction, that there is
not at this time one X. n. Lodge in the entire
State of Kentucky that can boast as many
members as it did last August.
Kentucky has always borne nearly the
same relation to the old Wing party that
Virginia has to the Democratic party. And
at the last Gubernatorial election in this
State, it is not surprising or unaccountable
that many of the old Wings supported the
X. N. party in opposition to their old enemy.
The human heart is stubborp, and will often
do wrong even against It's better convictions.
But now it is settled beyond discussion
that Know Nothingism is becoming unpopu-
lar in Kentucky. Hundreds of staunch old
line Wings are rallying around the Demo
cratic banner in every quarter of the State.
And we confidently believe that not a single
county in the State will give to the X. n
candidates as large vote in November ensu-
ing as it did in August last. 49,. --
Kentucky has for long while been op-
posed in politics to her gallant and faithful
old mother. The indomitable Democracy
of our State have driven long and hard to
redeem her from tho "error of her ways.n
1t was hard to see the affections of mother
and daughter aliensted by political differen-
ces
kentucky and Virginia have always loved
the Union. Their -oices have when neces-
sary spoken eloquently against fanaticism-
whether graded North or South. Their
brave sons have nobly barred their breasts in
their country's cause on every battle field.
And why shall they not be brothers at the
ballot box, as well as on the battle field amid
the din and clash Of arms?
November rext will proclaim Kentucky
Democratic. Never before have we witnessed
so much confidence and enthusiasm in the
ranks of our party. Every man seems i'm
patient to get to the ballot box in order to
rebuke the intoleraut and proscriptive organ
iEation whose political sins are legion. Let
the Democracy Of other States quietly repose
in the confident belief that the electoral votes
of Virginia and Kentucky will be given for
one and the same man in November next.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-19

In no part of the Union ere the nomina-
tons Of BUCHANAN and BRECKINRIDsE receiv-
ed with more enthusiasm than in the gallant
little State of Delaware. That able and in
auential organ Of the Democratic party the
Wilmington (Delaware) Gazette says
We know of no Democrat in cur State that
does not ioin in the general Joy at the result OF
The labors Of the Cincinnati Convention. MI.
Buchanan is our neighbOr-known personally
10 MANY of our people, and beloved by them all
for The purity of his character and his unblem-
ished reputation, bOtn in his private and point
cal life. Among us he is regarded as eminently
qualified for the Presidency, and looked upon
as lust the man for the times. Tins Is the
failing too which exists among hosts oil his
former political opponents in Delaware They
are ready 10 bury all fsrmer animosity, and TO
unite in securing the elevation OF man to the
Executive chair OF the nation, whom Nature has
seemed to endow with all the qualities of Pru-
denee. experience, sagacity, and deliberate Wis
dom so necessary at this time to take the helm
Of State. There IL not traction or part OF the
great party which so trinmphanlly conquered
under the glorious banner of our present excel
lent Chief Magistrate that cannot rally around
the standard we this day raise. Buchanan and
Breckenridge will, we predict, carry every cleo
toral vote South Of Pennsylvania, and two
thirds of the States North Of il. Why should
| this not be so q? There is no room to doubt the
/ conservative character OF the gentlemen-there
/ is no room TO doubt the love they bear their
country, while their talents and abilities are
recognized by every admirer of intellect in the
| country In their hands the people will con
cude the government will be safe and this Is
| all that is wanted. We need no hazardous ex
periments in our national affairs these should
| be left to time TO develope. Let the noble mar
now presented to the people by the gallant De
mocracy take the helm, and our republican shII
will conclude her next four years cruise 10 Tn
satisfaction of every Uniou.lOving citizen in tn
| great republic"
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-19
Mr. Clay and Mr.. Buchanan.

While the Gasette attempts to revive preiu-
dices among the Clay Wings against Mr..
Buchanan by alleging that the latter echoed
the cry of bargain" in 1924-'5, let us hear
again what Henry Clay himself said At the
dinner given to him in Washington, just af-
ter his retirement from the State Department,
Mr. Clay thus referred to Mr. Buchanan's
letter on the subject /: ale said nothing which
cast the slightest shade upon my honor and
integrity. What he did say was the reverse
of any implication Of me-"
Indeed, amid all the party differences
which separated these two eminent men, so
widely, in the councils of the nation, nothing
was ever permitted to disturb the courtesy.
and even the kindness, of their personal in
tercourse. They were members of the House
of Representatives and Of the Senate togeth-
er, year after year, during a long period of
their lives; and while the views they respect
lively entertained Of men and measures, kept
them far apart-each, in his own elevation
OF mind, was above the baseness of imputing
to the other any dishonorable motive in dis
charging his public functions. They had no
paltry disputes. Their contests were tho con-
flicts Of mind with m'nd-honorable to the
Senate, to the nation, and to themselves
Mr.. Buchanan was, in times Of the highest
excitement, model Of Senatorial dignity.
and his example was valuable in proportion
to the fame he enjoyed Tor logic, argument
and manly eloquence. This quality, united
to his candor, enabled him often to co-ope-
rate successfully with politica. opponents on
subjects Of common concern or in crest, which
were not within the range of party or poll
tics. And 1t Is the same character which
now comments him to the favor and supper.
O. liberal and intelligent men, who disdain
TO cherish the heart EARNINGS that may have
sprung up in by-gone collisions. They see
in him the man for the times, and they 90
for such man - Cincinnati Enquirer.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-19
The mmunic Con OF his Nominal
ton 10 Mr.. buchanan.

--.r LANCASTER, Pa, Friday, June IL
The committee appointed by the Cincinnati
Convention 10 notify Mr.. buchanan OF his nom
ina,ion. arrived this morning in the early train.
and proceeded irnmed ately to heatland.
where were also assembled several gentlemen
from this city and State, among whom were Ex-
Governor Porter, Of Harrisburg Hon. s. II
Magrsn. State Treasurer, aud Mr.. Oliver. The
gentlemen of the COMMITTEES present were. Gen
eral Wqrd, Of Georgia Governor Brown, al
Mississippi Mr.. Forsyth. Ct Missouri Mr..
Preston, OF Kentucky Mr. Hubbard. Of New
Hampshire; Mr. Manning Of South Carolina !:
and Governor Lawrence, Of Rhode Island On
reaching Wheailand they were Were cordially
greeted by Mr. Buchanan. Gen cral Ward then
presented Mr.. b a letter informing him Of his
nomination, accompanying 10 with few appro-
pirate remarks, which were responded To in a
happy manner by Mr.. Buchanan, who informed
the committee that more full reply wonld be
given them ia writing. 4 he company, con
sisting Of about fifteen persons. thou sat down
to a snmptuous dinner prepared Tor the oc-
casion, and the meeting was continued until
A late hour
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-19
Great Ratification Meeting at Cleveland.

FROM THREE To FIVE THOUSAND MEN on
THE SQUARE-SPEEoHEs, Music, Guns
GREAT EErHUsIAsM.-There was but sim
gle paper in the city which, late on Satur-
dey night, gave notice that a ratification
meeting would be held on the Square on
Monday night, and few handbils were
stuck up on Monday morning but enough
was done to bring together one Of the largest
crowds VIC have seen in this city for years.
There was no lack of numbers or enthusiasm.
The Democracy were on hand at the first tap
of the drum, and the people, withoutrespect
to former political associations, mingled in
great numbers in the crowd. Thirteen guns
were fred as the signal for the speaking to
commence, and the Hecktor brass band played
Yankee Doodle and the Star-spangled Ban
ner as the opening exercises of the evening
The speaking was in the Courthouse Square,
the platform having been erected in front of
the Courthouse steps. The crowd stood
some fifty feet deep in solid semi-circnlar
mass in front, and listened with the most
profound attention throughout.
An excellent and patriotic letter was read
from b. f. Hallet, of Massachusetts,, and
strong speeches were made by Ex-Governor
Seymour, of New York, c. NJ Ingersoll, of
Connecticut, and David Todd, OF Ohio
Cleveland PLAIN Dealer.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-19
Upton County Democratic Conven-
tiOu

Pursuant to notice, the Democracy of Tip
ton county met at the Court House, in Tip
ton, on Saturday, June 18th, when Joseph
A. Lewis was called to the Chair, and Geo.
+. Zimmerman appointed Secretsy.
On motion, it was agreed that any town
ship not represented, by delegates chosen at
township meetings shall be allow ed to
choose any person from such township, TO
cast the requisite uumber of votes from such
township.
On motion of A. NJ. Young, the Chair APP
pointed the following persons as a Commit
this Convention:
Madison, VIM. Grower; Cicero, James Me-
hafy; Wild Cat, VIM. Goodrich Liberty, Chas
Fifer; Jefferson, A. N. Young; Prairie, Abra-
ham Kirtley. t
On motion of James Mehaffey, DR.. Isaac
Parker, r. r.. Douglas and Sylvester Turpen,
were appointed a committee to draft resolu-
tons for adoption by this Convention.
The Committee on Resolutions, reported
the following:
county most heartily endorse the platform OF
principles adopted by the Democratic State
Convention Of the sth January last.
= Resof1ed, That we are in favor of temper
ance and sobriety, but are opposed, uncompro
misingly opposed. to the despo;c fyrannicsl
and unconstitutional prohibitory liquor law O
the last Fusion Legislature. any other law
embodying the odious features of search, seiz
ure and confscatiOn OF private property
,. Resotred, That the right Of the people OF
each State and Territory TO make their own
laws and regulate their own domestic insiitu
tons, is one of the cardinal principles of the
Democratic party, and lies at the foundation of
all free governments and we utterly condemn
all efforts, either "Emigrant Aid Societies"
or "Border Ruffians. 10 ;hwarl or abTdge this
right, as violation of the principles Of the
Kansas and Nebraska bill.
T. Rasoired. That the Democracy Of Upton
County will use all honorable means to elect
our State and County ticket, and we earnestly
call upon every true lover Of cur county 70 aid
us in driving back the black tide Of abolitionism
and fanaticism, which now seeks TO subvert TIE
institutions of our beloved country.
s. RESOLVED, That the Democratic National
Convention which recently convened in Cinein-
natl, in the nomination Of JAMES BUCHANAN, aud
JoHS C.. BRECKENRIDGE, have presented to The
Country, true and tried statesmen, in whom
me Democracy of Upton County have the ut
most confidence, and we hereby pledge them
our most cordial and undivided support.
g. Resoloed, That we adopt ss The watch
word of this campsign, =" Stsrasi sigdsRse Is
the price Of Lit~ty."
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-19

:. GOLD IN BANK.-The New York Mirror
Of Tuesday, says:
1t is estimated that there are now not less
than sixteen millions of gold coin in the New
York city banks, while the large dsburse-
ments from the Sub Treasury, and the semi
monthly two millions on the way from Cali
fornia, will probably swell the amount in our
bank vaults to nearly twenty millions within
the next ten days. This makes money easy
in Wall street, and yesterday several of the
larger banks and brokers were offering large
loans at per cent. OF course, the stock mar
i.et is fayorably affected by this increase of
money; and, despite the aplrshensions of
trouble with England, nearly all descriptions
of stocks are advancing, while the business
at ths Board is daily diminishing parties
,iiEding it easy to carry their loads without
being compelled to sell. Atthis season Of the
year, too, when hundreds of operators are
preparing to. 20 into the country, the bust
ness of Wa1lstreet is curtailed, and the dai.
ly transactiousrof the Exchange grow "small
by degrees and beautifully less" We may
therefore look for quiet times among the
Bulls and Bears, for some two or three weeks
to come, when there will be something OF a
furry and fluctuations hut the ripple from
the English shore viii soon subsde, and Ju-
" and August will be as dull and dusty as
usual, enlivened only by the biddings and
lettings for the Presidency.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-19
rcorrsspondense Of tho Day Rook.l
LANCASTER, Pa. June 9th, 1856.

LANCASTER, IA. June Stn, lou.
Editor Neto York Day Book:
You can scarcely conceive of the enthusiasm
of the people of this place upon the announce
ment of the nomination of James Buchanan, at
Cincinnati, for President, Mr.. b. lives about a
mile west of this city, and is beloved by all for
his quiet, unostentatioas manners, the republic
can simplicity of his life, his liberal spirit and
his devoted attachment TO the interests Of the
people He studied law in this place, and has
resided here, except when called away by pub
lie Business, for q period of forty five years
Those who know him best esteem him the most,
and If you had seen the unsolicited efforts Of
his friends to secure his nomination, you would
have been convinced that James Buchanan has
friends as earnest and true as ever lived. 1t is
not to be deneid that Mr.. Buchanan has had
enemies, but with steady adherence to the
rigid line of integrity which has ever m 4
his course he has the satisfaction of kno
that he has lived them down. There are a
large number Of old Wings who will give Mr.
B. hearty support This county which gave
Gen. Taylor over ), 1000 majority, viii give Mr..
Buchanan from 500 to / 1000 majority indeed
some estimate it as high as 500. In Philadel-
phia some of the most prominent old W igs
sick and tired of the negro equality princlT les
of the Black Republicans, have gone in heart
aud soul with Mr.. Buchanan's friends, and will
do all they can for his election.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-19
Tha Nnminafinna in Georgia

The Democracy of Georgia greets the ac-
ton of her representatives at Cincinnati with
generous, hearty, and enthusiastic approval.
The Augusta Constitutionalist says:
Through the length and breadth of this
Union, wherever the telegraph lire traverses,
the cheering news has been heralded that the
Hon. James Buchanan, of Pennsylvania, has
received the nomination Of the National Dem
ocralic Convention at Cincinnati for the first
office IN the gift of the American people, and
the Hon. John c. Breckenridge, Of Kentucky,
for the second Office.
As matter of course, individuals, and per
haps sections of our country, may have pre-
ferred some other standard bearer in the cam.
paign ; but as all cannot be otherwise than
gratifed with the sound National Democratic
Drinciples of the gentlemen selected, The mere
ssbofec'af s,,os, - onid be forcotton 80 aaa-
These nominations will excite the dormant
energies of the Democratic party into new life,
and revivify with electric quickness the hearts
OF the masses Of the people Of the United
States.
From this hour until the closing of the polls
in November the Democratic party must work
not merely to elect their candidates, but TO bury
into fsthomless depths the scores of factions and
isms Of parties which have sprung up, with
mushroom precocity, throughout our land, and
exeTted sRch baleful influences upon the prin-
ciples and policy Of the fathers OF our Repub-
lie.
We most cordially accept and endorse the
nomination, aud our efforts shall be directed to
promote the election of James Buchanan and
John O. Breckenridge by all worthy means.
The roar of cannon, the shouts Of millions of
freemen, bonfres, and Examinations, and every
demonstration of satisfaction, will character
ize the reception Of this gladdening intelli-
Qence throughout the Union.
The Hon. John c. Breckenridge. W no received
the nomination for the Vice Presidency, is one
Of the able, eloquent, honest, and fearless advo.
Gates of Democratic principles in Kentucky, and
one whose voice in Congress in 1854 was heard
in favor OF, and whose vote was cast 70, the
Kansas Nebraska act
We throw the Democratic banner to the
breeze, and call upon the sound conservative
freemen Of the land TO rally under its glorious
folds.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-19
How they now Travel over the 18th

Since the massacre of passengers by the
Transit routes, those who come and 90 that
way prepare themselves for any similar
emergencies. the correspondent of the
New York Times, writing from San Francis
co, says:
The passengers leaving here to-day are armed
TO man, and even the females are provided
with Colts FIVE irresistible arguments. Rid
ing out Of town yesterday, passed a strong
minded female in the door yard, who had hung
an old coat on stick, surmounted by hat,
which she was Kidding with balls, and at ten
PAGES she was making the fur fly every time
had the curiosity to stop and ask her the OBJ
ject. She replied that she was to sail in the
steamer to day, and was merely getting her
hand in, as she had no idea Of permitting her.
self TO be rolled up in a corner and be shot
without making some show of resistance, and
proceeded TO give her opinion of the cowardly
set Of passengers that suffered themselves to be
cut down and robbed and murdered without
having the courage TO resist. ventured to re-
mark that they were but indifferently armed
Turning upon me very fercely, she said, They
had the arms nature gave them, had Mt they 2
admitted that they probably had. "Ther
why did they not tear up the floor and the bench
es and fight with the pieces" AS l could mo-
answer that question satisfactorily, ] drove OF
and left her popping" away at the scarecrow
Wo to the "eolored pusson" that gives tina
female any Sass
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-19

OF We call the attention of the reader
to an article in another column, from the
Journalcf CoD,n,sres, on the subject Of affairs
in Kansas.
The article is a fair and candid one, show
ing clearly that the President has done ALI
that it was in his power to do, to prevent the
outrages that have recently been perpeirated
in that Territory. Now, that the intentions
Of the President are fully understood, by
both Gov. SHANNON and Col. SUMNER, We
do not apprehend any further trouble in re-
storing peace and quiet among the citizens
of Kansas. All armed bands are to be driv-
en- from the territory, from whatever quarter
they come, or for whatever purpose they may
have been organized.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-19

~ The Andersen Standard says that g
spontaneous gathering of the Democracy OF
hat place and vicinity took place on last
Batarday evening in front of the printing Of
Ice. to ratify the nominations Of BUoHANAN
md BREoxrSHrDeK. The nominations, the
booming of the cannon, and the loud shouts
| ( the assembled masses, gave evidence in an
bumistakable manner of the unbounded en-
|busiasm that prevailed. All things passed
bH quietly to the conclusion, when each one
returned to his home, with the feeling that
be had spent the evening prohtably, the fu-
|ionists excepted, Of course.
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-19
Decatur In the Field.

The Democracy Of Decatur county held
'ir Nominating Convention on Saturday,
put in nomination the following ticket !:
pator, JAMES GARvIy (; Representative, JNO
ARMIEo; Sheriff, ABEL EwISG; Treasurer
Collector, AARON Howard; Commissioner,
NATHAN WEBB; Coroner, DR.. WN. ARM
|roE. The Convention, we are told, was
i attended, and the nominations such as
IL 1a1a-a1 saf;sf,cf;or,
Weekly Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1853-1861, 1856-06-19

|feTW. B. REED, Of Philadelphia, form
lv staunch Old Line Wing aud warm
&nirer of HENRY CLAY, made speech at
democratic Ratification Meeting in That
ON Tuesday night, the 10th inst, in
|ch he planted himself squarely on the
ncinnati Platform, and pledged his support
the nominees Of the Convention. This Is
ut another among the hundreds of instances.
4 the same kind, that are daily occurring
!. times of high excitement like the present,
IS not strange that there should be some
slanciDg Of partners and crossing over toe
,reat political stage but when the Democrats
IN. lose ooe sOldierOf the ranks, by the OPP
ration, they will gain dozen.