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The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-24
cTTc1Is0 ICi,OiNVENTION.

How the nomination was received.
We clip The following, from the Tele-
graphic column of The Cincinnati Daily
Commercial:
The result was received with renewed
applause. When silence was restored,
NJ VIM. NJ. Evarts came forward to the
Secretaries liable and spoke as follows'
Mr.. Chairman aud gentlemen of tho Ma
|tionsl Convention: The Stats Of New
York by full delegationy and with com.
plete unanimity Of purpose at home, CAME
to this Convention aud presented as It's
choice, one OF it's citizens who had served
his state from toyhood up, who had-la'
bored for it. and loved it. We came
hore great State. with, as we thought, a
great Statesman Applause and our love
| for the great Republic from which we are
all delegates, the great Republic OF the
American Union. and our love Of the
great Republican party OF the Union, and
our love Of our Statesman and candidate
made US think We did our duty 10 the
country and the whole country, in expires
sing our preference and love for him
l[App!ause.l But. gentlemen, it was from
Gov. Seward that most Of US learned t.
love Republican principles and the Re
publican parry [Cheers. His idelit,
to the country, the constitution and tn
laws, his fidelity TO the party and tn
principle that uajorities govern; his inter
est in the advancem Mt Of our parry to i!
victory, that our country may rise to it
true glory. induces me to declars that
lspeak his sentiments .as do the uLite
opinion of our delegation, when l NOV
you, sir, as l do now, that the nominS
lion Of Abraham Lincoln, OF Illinois, a
the Republican candidate for the suffrage
Of the whole country for the office ofchie
magistrate oftbs American Union. be mad
unanimous. Applause, "three cheer
for New York"
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-24
One Hnnderd Guns for Lincoln.
fRron thn flhio Sta,a Iourp.I1

The news Of Abraham Lincoln's nami-
nation for President Of the United Sta es
was received here about 8 o'clock yesler-
dey afternoon, when men were set to work
cartridges manufactured. and Capt Jone' s
Artillery fred for thu Republicans Of Co,
lumbus, one hundred guns for Abe Lin
coin, the nominee Of the Chicago Conven.
ton. The gun was planted at the south
East corner OF Capitol Square. and fred
away, driving the smoke directly over
the terrace where stood old Abs when he
made his great speech here, last fall
The city was tilod with Republican salt.
petle. which was snutfed dolefully by the
Democrats. Lincoln's nomination rings
the doom Of the Democratic parties. and
the tile giant. He will sweep the North
like wild6rc, and eradicate every vest
ago Of Democracy. Trot out the little
giant aud give old Abe chcncs at him.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-24
,.-oa..,;,u ana inaanandanna

aud 1ndeponuence.
lS,h. That we protest against the sale
or alienation to others of the public lands
held by actual settlers, and against any
view Of the free homestead policy, which
regards the settlers as paupeIs or suppl.
cants for public bounty, and we demand
the passage, by Congress, Of the complete
and satisfactory homestead measure, which
has already passed the House.
18th. That the National Republican
Parry is opposed 10 any chaugein in our
naturalization laws, or any State legisla-
ton by which the rights OF citizenship
heretofore accorded to emigrahts from for
eign lands shall be abridged or impaired,
and in favor of giving a full and efficient
protection to the rights Of all classes Of
CITIZENS, whether native or naturalized
both at home and abroad.
18TH. That appropriations by Con
gress for river and harbor improvements
of national character. required for the
accommodation aud security OF an exist
ing commerce, are authorized by the Con
s.itution and justified by the obligation o
the Government to protect the lives ant
property ofits citizens.
10th. That a railroad TO tie Pacific
ocean is iuperatively demanded BY th'
interests of the whole country; that th'
Federal Government ought TO rendef i'd
mediate and efficient aid in its Construc
ton, and that preliminary thereto a dali!
overland mail should be promptly estab
lished
18th. Finally-having thus sci tortl
our distinctive principles and Views. W
invite the cooperation Of all citizens, how
ever differing on other questions, VIII
substantially agree With us in their affirm
ance and support.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-24
Great Rejoicing at Buffalo, Albany and
| Rochester.

BUrrAto. May i3.-Upon receipt Of
the news Of the nomination oI Lincoln and
Hamlin. at Chicago. salues were fred
vt Buffalo. Rochester and Albany. At
the latter place the most extravagant de-
monstrations Of joy were INDUCED 10,
the like of which has not been since the
Atlantic cable affair. Burning Of tar bar
rels. SO.
The demonstrations a. this plsce were
Of more sober, but probably Of none the
les hearty character. The first impulse
Of the public was to wait for the mail for
confirmation of the telsgraphic ru-
NOR. but vs the truth broke in upon The
public mind, the denominations broke
out in wild form. They consisted Of
firing of a salute, and the upshOoting oi
a solitary rocket which went out with a
blush ut the thought its lonliness, aud
loft the world to darkness and the tels-
graph operators.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-24


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and the duty II legislating to protect the
right OfPSOperty IN slaves. wherever thsy
exist. This being conceded, the institu-
lion could soon spread itself all over the
Union. Whatever may be denied by
pnrlies, this is The grand aud dominant
question before the American people;
and the parties to the contest must face
the music. interference with slave
ry whore it is, but inasxible hostility to
It's advance further North, except by the
will Of the majority Of the voting popul"-
tton Of the territories where it is propo-
sed to carry it,is the Republican stand
Republicans do not propose to inter
fere with the rights of the slaVeholding
States: but on the nontrary. TO sustain
Them in their constitr ,onal rights. They
have never asked Congress 10 legislate
slavery out OF Kansas, because they never
recognized It's existenee there. But they
have asked Congress- to l.gislate for the
protection If the free citizens Of terrific
ries. The charge therefore, that Repnb-
licaps hold the right Of Congress to ley's
late slavery out Of Kansas" is a Pa'pable
perversion Of Republican doctrine. Nei-
ther do Republicans discover any posi-
ble necessity for blowing up the Union,
or Of Withdrawing from the Union; or o
letting the Union slide; Of Which We hea
Sc much from the Democratic side. o.
the contrary, they propose 10 maiDtai1
tie Union at all hazards. Firm. consist
ent and straightforward 10 their course
they have borne with a oommendable pa
tience the reasonable rantipgsof their ad
versaries, and the false accusations mad
against them, Of negro equality, DegI
stealers. negro suffrage, &c., &C.
| DOct. 0lds was very exalic, in his rev
cry; could SEQ the black clouds Of aboli
tionsm in The North; and the black cloud
OF Gre eaters of the South, rolling bach
and was sure that the righsroad to Wash
ington was through Baltimore. and ths
be was in that right way The Doctc
was very exullant in his boast. that as fo
himseli and his house, he would vote fo
Douglas. Did the Doctor speak from au
ihuriIy, in regard to his "house2" "
promise him. that he will find The road "
hard road 10 travel"
We were likewire little in obscurity
as to which side the Doctor intended I
} turn 10 on, when he said the road Ia
through Baltimore. either through th
T Union party with Bell, or the Dcmorratl
T party with Douglas. until he gave the pos
tive assurance, that linn and his hous
would vote for Douglas; and SO we sup
pose this question to be settled.
OfMr. Douglas and his claims upol
the sutfrages Of the American people. W
may speak hereafter. should he rsoeiy
4 the nomination at Baltimor,.
The good Doctors we're quite ,ure thu
the difficulties would all bs go, out OF tn
way, before the meeting at Baltimore. G
: tho 18Th Of June; and that the disobed
enl South would return 20 her duty. W
, shall see; but at present we have not thl
, faith which the Doctors profess.
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COMMUNICATED
Jottiugs from the Country, No. 2.

JOttluRb tEOuu inc SVuuhyS NOs -
MEssRs. ED1roRs:-How we country
folks sympatze with you, pennsd up In
your saactuhs, as you are "from the rising
of the sun to The going down Of the Bame,'
enduayoring to press upon the minds Of
the people, through the press. the pressing
truths, Of the Repul lican doctrine, to al
leviatc the pressing wants Of the country!
But Liberty! Liberty! gire me Liberty
(Towuship,) especially at this season Of
the year, when all nature is clothed in her
most beautiful gatb, and the happy song
sters are warbling forth their sweetest
notes in woods and open field-liberIy to
roam where l please, and behold the sub
lime works of nature in every land And
although nothing ertradagan ever Issued
from our Uranium in the shape of Poetry,
from the very fact that zoe in our young
days, we're entirely 100 baslful to court
the Muse; Il believe that's her name) but
the following lines Oould come, imprmpta;
and for fear they will never bring us an
sror6itant sum. VIC give them gratuitouslg,
for nothing and Bi.hom price.
snOuu go me 'nS Oe'uu'
Tho .roes have exchanged thsir dark winter hoods,
wtta rTT no'o o., ID. n,e .osoo green, S,., m ,,,
To receive bus. from the breeze;
The vine. are wi, winding their t0ndril' around
ni.plea.su, to .i. in The shade,
And list to the rIll that murmurs below
To he hs,r r ,hs \ MosouIs,o,, % " ,aa,;ni.s hum
A.he presents his sin for pay
inen ooasmaH' I'm a",'.10 n0''s oa, keep ns0' num-
We had another verse in our INNER stor,
ro,a,, - o,;,,J hr, L.ou;,n a., .o.'
~ '
pSop'e are not paf''ai 10 FrS'-Tdle poetry
concluded to conclude 1t some other time
But Il any think the above too highly col
ored all we bava n sov ;s 20 10 ,h,
g.,
"OOu' gu. .Aan'"o i0' 0u''e''''' '",
you Will without fear Of contradiction
subscribe to the last verso. If not the first
Petty thefts ara still being committed
- ,h;s ,;o;D;,u s;,oo o,r I,., ,ho aw,,
- ~, r. ' ~ 80 -.
ing oi mr' hnuregs' hVing snort u'S
tance south Of Basil was entered in broa'
day light, while the family were out a
mo,l, - ho Gala o,d ..,,Lod oe ,.,
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-24

EE The Covode Committee are doing
= glorious work in showing up the cor.
ruplions Of Buchanan's Administration.
We ask our readers 10 carefully read the
annexed dispatch, and ash themselves il
it h not high time the corrupt democrat
10 party WAS broken up, Think of Si5..
900 being paid for single vote to pass
an obnoxious billl Will the Dispatch have
the honesty to publish the Developments
made by the Covode Committee?
WAsHISeroN. May 10.
The CovopE Committee, - Most ssri,
ouS aud important developments were
ado before tho Covode Commit O..
Mr., Wendell was called upon TO show
how the S30.t 90 or $40, 900. which he
said had been expended IN carrying the
English bill throush The II ouse. had bson
applied. His books were compared with
those of tho Bank Of the Metropolis
which was represented by Mr., Stuart,
ita book Keeper.
lie proved that tho money had been
distributed through Mr., Bean Of Ohio,
clerk in M. Aliens Office in tho last
Congress. and Alex X. Hay Of Penn.
Sylvania, gentleman Of elegant leisurs
we'll known In sporting circles, and Wash.
iog'ou correspondent, Of tho New York
Express. ard Secretary to the Union and
Constitutional Committee over which Mr..
CriIlenden presided, Mr. Hay received
the largest sum for dis,nbution and the
MONEY was appropriated exclusively 10
carry the bill through the House.
Mr.. Wendell did not deny that ten
thousand or fifteen thousand dollars had
been authorized for a single vote, and
admrted that these payments we're made
10 expso'a,ion Of being rCmuuerated
through Government patronage, by which
hs had previously pro6ied 10 large sx'
tent. He testified having had many
conversations with the Prsident, during
the progress Of the English bill. aud Ia
rsiefance 10 that subject.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-24
The Grand Resulte.Lincoin NOGiinated.

The Graud ResultSSLinc0if NoIhnateds
We take great pleasure in placing at
the head oil our columns the nominee Of
the National Republican Convention, Hon.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN, of Illinois, as
our candidate fol President. The most
magnificent, enthusiastic, and harmoni-
GUS National Convention that ever assem-
BILE iu the United States, after full aud
earnest consultation, have presented to-
the people a standard bearer worthy Of
their noble cause. Honest, able, and
patriotic, man Of the people-the rep.
resentative in his own person of the gu
periority Of free labor, and free ius.itu,
tions. lie is deslinsd beyond ell doubt
to be the NEXT President Of the United
States. We write. surrounded by enthu
siastic fiionds. The booming Of cannon,
and the general rejoicing are but tho har-
bingers Of the wild6re that will rapidly
overspresd the entire country, We re-
fer our readsrs to our dispatches for details
Huzza for Lincoln, the next Present, tLt
patriot StateGman Of Illinois!
P.S. Since writing the above, the tele
graph has announced the nomination o.
Hannibal Hamlin. Of Maine as the Repub.
lican candidate for Vice Presiden!. This
is most judicious and excellent selec
ton. The location is right the man il
one of theIpurest and best men in tht
Senate Of the United States. The tioke
is now complete. The Convention ha
closed lis labors in blaze of glory. Tn
platform is admirable. The no mination
are most acceptable. Every act eonrecte,
with this vast gathering of the people ha
been mos! auspicious. The last liDger
ing doubt has been expelled. The shat
tered and divided Democracy are in des
pair, snd conceGe that all is lost. Obi
sends greeting TO her sister States, an
pledges thirty thousand majority for LIN
COLIN and HAMLIN!- State Journal.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-24

THE FEMALE oRGANIZATIoNis Is often as ffaii
as that ofa tender flower Many the enter into
marriage relations without being able TO undergo the
iabo and trias OF nifty. In this unry thou
sands Of young and beautiful women are sacrificed
every year from this cause alone. Hosteter's Cele-
brated St6inach Bton will save many Of this class
from untimely grave! This medicine has been
used with great'bene by immense numbers Of peo-
pie throughout the and the propretors have
received grateful com mmendatons from all sections Of
Tie country. Tho Bilters win be found 10 be very
pleasant TO the taste even beverage, aud prompt
and powerful its effect as medicine, II infuses
vitality iLto the frame, and strengthens the Who'll
systom, so that women who Il are enabled TO 20
through with labors which would without H. be GER
tain TO PROSTATE them. See advertisement. Inns
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-24
CONGRESafnNAI..

Both Houses Of Congress are consume
ing their time mostly, IN attention to
local matters, and in making buucOmb
Speeches upon political distractions pen
ding the Presidential Election.
The House went into Committee OF The
Whole for general debate.
Mr.. WASHBURN, of Main, in con-
nection with comments on the Dred Scott
Decision, said the Supreme Court is de.
spotic and irresponsible power. He spoke
of the issue before the country, maintain
ing that the Republicans stand with JEFF
ferson for freedom, anc not with the oil
garchy OF Southern slave-,ra6srs, for
whom the so.called Democratic party was
establis he'd.
Mr.. COX wanted 10 known wether Mr..
Washburn had not written his speech be-
fore the meeting Of the Charleston Con-
vention. -.,.F ...... ...... .,..
Mr.. MARTIN, of Ohio. spoke of the
existing sectional animosities, and of the
necessity ofrising superior to the tTati-
mels ofparty. He spoke Of the Republi'
can party as aggressive, Outrageous, rev.
olutionary and sectional.
Mr.. COBB showed that Il had always
besn his bbject ID cultivate harmony aud
tbFotherly love, and expressed the hope
that the Democratic Convention at Balti-
more, will nominate candidate who will
take the wind out OF the sails of the Be-
cessicnists.
! SENATE.
Two matters OF general interest have beer
before the senate. which we append.
Mr.. SEBASTIAN, from the Commit,
tee on Indian Affairs, reported The House
Bill to appoint Superintendent Of lndiar
Affairs for Washington Territory, anc
also an Indian Agent
Mr.. COLLAMER. moved 10 amend
that all temporary Agents be dismissed
and no others be appointed. Agreed to
and the bill then passed.
A message was received from the Pres
ideut, calling attention OF Congress to thu
t capture of the SLAYER Wildfre, with five
: hundred and seven negroes aboard. b.
. Captain Cragn, of the steamer Mohawl
on the 96th ult. The negroes were car
ried to Key Weston the 30th ult., an,
delivered to the custody Of the Southerl
+ District Of Florida.
r The question arises, what shall be don'
i. with the negroes?
The President referred 10 the case o
y the slaver Echo. The negroes were sen
D back to Africa, by an agreement will
the Colonization Society. and suggested
that Congress authorized the Presden
4 TO make general agreement with th
Colonization Society TO covet all fdtur
; cases. To consequence Of the increased
activity in the slavs-trade, such cases ar
: likely TO become frequent. Something
I must be done. These negroes are now a
). Key West, and an expense has already
. been incurred Of ST., 900; bat more thai
that the yellow fever is likely to visit Ke,
, West. and the Marshal urges their re
moved, at an early day.
i The message was referred to the Ju
dicial Comittee.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-24

D6-Aloes is s,id to be an excellent
thing 10 destroy insects on trees. Wash
ing their trunks with a solution ofaloes
Affects the leaves sufficiently to prevent
insects from eating them 1T is believed
many plants may be divested Of them by
watering with solution Of aloos.--Syr-
inging roses with il win kill the slug,
For solution, take one ounce Of aloes to
tyogallops OF water, It dissoltes bestin
NJ .rm wafer. - -. ~ = .s
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-24

WA'RiNoroS, May l3.-In looking
over the Journal Of the House, the Co.
vode Committee have made the impor.
tant discovery AG. several members Of
Congress, during The psadsncy Of the En-
glisk Bin changed their votes about Tie
time that tie checks are dated. The Com
mittee intend 10 prob, the matter.
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Ia...l6ssI'E;;

1T"Abe Lincoln posses in 4 marked
degree the peculiar qusli6catonS needed
There is no man living who dares 'impuRn,
his honesty. His ability is as undoubted
as his courage and his will. With Lin.
coin, in the White House. There
will be no more Walker letters, no more
Presidential recommendations toilet con-
tract 50 as to help a party hack strug-
Cling for Office. We shall have The
affairs Of the Government econom ioalIy
administered. 1.-THE righ! man will be in
the right place." A.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-24

BuslSxss.-To men addicted TO delights
business is an interruption; to such Us
are cold to delights, business is an enter
taiument. For which reason It was said
to one who commended a dull man for
his application, mo thanks to him, il he
had no business lie would have nothing
to do."-,SteelS.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-24
Enlhu sIasm at Detroit.

DErRolr. May ia salute Of hun
dred guns was fred tLis afternoon. on
receipt Of the news Of the nomination OIL
Abe Lincoln, There are bonfreS and II.
Limitations this evening in different parts
Of the city, and much enthusiasm is man
ifesled.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-24
Re,oiciuR at IudIauapolis,

INDIANAroLI's May le,-One hundred
guns were fred here this afternoon, in
honor Of the nomination Of Abraham Lin
coin. Bou6les and speeches tonight,
Great enthusiasm. A grand ratification
meeting will take place Ic IN orrow night,
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LIBERTY Tr., May 9i, 1860.
The Japan Embassy shake Hands Witl
the President and Cabinet.

The Japan Embassy shake Hands With
h.. the President and Cab met.
WASHINGTON. May l7.-Ths Japanes e
Embassy were formally received by the
President to day, The ceremonies were
Of more than usual imposing character,
aud were Witnessed by great number
of people, The speech by the cLiefPrince
expressed the desire Of the Tycoon Of ia
pan to continue the friendly relations with
our government, and the Presidents re-
sponse promised faithful adherence to the
treaty, aud most cordial feelings towards
Japan. All the Cabinet Gen. Scott, and
others, were introduced.
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-24

UNwRIrrEN POETRY is stamped
upon the broad blue sky--It twinklss in
every star-it mingles in the oceans surge
a nd glitters in the dew-drop that gems
the liley's., 1t CLOVIS in 1.-The gorgeous
colors Of the decline Of DAY, and rssts' In
the blackened crest oflhe gathering storm
cloud. tits in the tnbuitaih,shsight and
in the cataract's foar-ih the fowstiDg;
oak, and i6 the tiny flower. Where We
cah see the land Of God, there beauty
finds her dwelling place. g. sesaesf'I
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-24

GENEHOsIrN-0ne great reason why
men practice generosity so little in the
world is, their inding so little there. Gen.
erosity is catching; and ifso. many men
escape the small pox--bccause they meet
with no one to give it to themc--G Grsuiiic
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-24
Ratification a, spriugfic Id Ohio,

SPRIsoyIELD, May ls,-Thero is a
grand Lincoln demonstration in progress
here tonight, cannon arc being fred; and
a very large meeting is being hold at the
city Hall. The greatest enthusiasm pre-
vn;la
The gazette and Democrat. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1860, 1860-05-24
Special Notifes.
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