Crawfordsville Weekly Journal, Crawfordsville, Montgomery County, 27 July 1854 — Page 2

T. W. FRY,

Editor.

CRAWFORDSVILLE, IND.

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PEOPLESMICKET.

SF.RRF.TARY OF STATE,

E. B. COLLINS, of Dearborn county.

AUDITOR OF STATE,

HIRAM E. TALBOTT, of Putnam co.

TRKASl-RF.lt OF STATE,

WILLIAMR. NOFS1NGER, of Parke co.

JCPFIE OF THE SUPREME COURT,

{SAMUEL B. GOOK1NS, of Vigo co.

KUPKUJNTEAPEXT OF COMMON SCHOOLS, PROF. CALK Li MILLS, of Montgomery co.

iMlOiii B1T10A" TICLvi

FOR REPRESENTATIVE,

E. BERRY, of Wayne Township. Fon COUNTY COMMISSIONER,

WM.

MULirmr, of Drown Township.

FOR TREASURER.

JOHN P.. CGOSTS, of In ion Township. Fon SHERIFF,

H. SCHOOLER, of Union Township,

FOR. UNION TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR,

C. E. VANAESDAIL.

JOHN LEE'S LETTER.

He also stated that "many of them (Ministers) have obeyed the mandate of these political tricksters and have passed strong resolutions in their respective churches, in which they have pledged their lives, fortunes and sacred honors to wrest from the American people the natural and inherent rights which our fathers pledged their lives, fortunes and sacred honors to maini tin

We denied then as we now do, tiie passage of any such resolutions by the Mate Temperance Convention or by the Ministers of the different denominations. We challenged him to pro luce the resolutions and prove himself clear of the charge falsifying and slander lie has not as yet trod need them. If passed as stated by Mr. Lee, it would surely be an easy matter to send them up for re-publication in the Jour nal. We again call upon Mr. .Lee to pro dueethem, and

It will be remembered that Air. Lee in the liquor traffic. It is also known that his letter to the Banner of Liberty, publish- opposition to the extension of slavery has ed in the Journal of last week, stated "that: ever been a cardinal doctrine of the Whig at a late State Temperance Convention they passed a resolution calling up.on the Ministers of the different denominations to lay down their Bibles, as it were, and quit preaching Christ and his righteousness, with all his saving benefits to a dying and perishing world, and institute in its room and stead the all healing salve of teetotalism."

pledge oursell not on! vI

thors as anti-re].uuhcan ana uuworthv ot

A,.

It is a fact which cannot be denied, that temperance men have rescued from infamy and disgrace hundreds of their fellow-citi-zens whom the advocates of the dramshop had well-nigh ruined. They have rekindled the light of hope ami of joy in hearts made desolate and dark by the power of liquor they have plucked the drunkards as brands from that burning lit up by the infernal enginery of that bloody traffic of which Mr. Lee is an advocate. Thi is the regard that temperance men exhibit for the poor inebriate. And what, we ask Air. Lee, is the regard shown for the drunkard by the defenders of the traffic and dealers in the licrv liquid? There is not a drunkard in the wide, wide world, there never existed a drunkard who was not made such by the very system which Mr. Lee now advocatos ami defends. Every poor inebriate was once a moderate drinker, touched the first glass to his once sober lips, looked for the

house in a miserable and helpless condition, to be chilled by the rude blasts of the winter's storm, or scorched by the burning rays of the summer sun. This is the regard tdiown the drunkard by the advocates of the dram shop system.

Were all men to heed the voice of temperance lecturers, the sun in his evcrlusting round would never again behold proud man, made in the image of his maker, but a little lower than the angels, dragged down from his high estate, brutalised and stultified by the intoxicating bowl, never again would the brain of man, "that sublime dome of thought be concerted into a whis-

... ,, a have denounced them as British Whites, to publish tnem, but to eondmn their an- ..

derer ot the Ministers of the »ospcl. .. -.T I the resolutions, thev will be committed to a "in reality, says Mr. Lee, "most of support ot rampant focoloeoisnt, wlnskev, them (temperance men) have little or no regard for the welfare of the drunkard, but are seeking their own personal aggrandizement, and are extremely anxious that American freemen should sacrifice their vaturul and individual rights at the shrine of their miserable dogma."

first time on the "wine when it moved itself ]y printed papei blished by J. S. EMER-a-right and gave its color in the cup." Who SON and edited by S. S. Swi it W trust does not know that the liquor seller, after the people of Fountain will give them a grasping the last dime from the poor drunkard, will ruthlessly drive him from his

pering gallery for shouting maniacs" and reveling demons. W again call upon Air. Lee to produce those resolution. More anon.

£S"AVe are occasionally asked if we have left the Whig party. We answer that we still cherish the same great national principles for which we have battled during our entire previous course. We still advocate the improvement of our Harbors and Rivers by the General overnment we arc still in favor of a judicious Tariff we are still in favor of the encouragement- of American Labor, American Manufactures, and American industry and enterprise we still are in favor of an economic administration of the General Government we still advocate the interposition of Congress to prevent the extension of Slavery over territory now free Ave still advocate the doctrine of non-intervention in the quarrels of Foreign States and will still oppose the acquisition of more territory by unjustifiable attacks upon neighboring or foreign States. In a word, we advocate all the great and conservative principles for which the Whigs have contended for many years past. But in the present contest but few of those principles are agitating the minds of the American people. The great questions now before the people are the liquor traffic and the extension of slavery. We would ask, is there a departure from Whiggcry in advocating the suppression of the liquor traffic? In the history of all the Whig conventions that have been held since the days of Washington, is there a solidary resolution in favor of liquor making or drinking? If so we would be glad to have it brought to light. The W big party has ever condemned the Democratic party for the great influence they exerted in elections by means of the liquor traffic. "We charged them with buying votes with liquor we charged that liquor was the ruling and governing power in elections, and that the use of strong drink was the secret of democratic success. Surely then we have not. forsaken Whig principles in advocating tlie suppression of

party. They huve ever sustained the Missouri Compromise, and especially that section which established the degree of 3G 30 as a line, north of which Slave should not be permitted to pass. In our present position then on this subject, we but echo the voice ot higgery as it has been tittered smco the year 1820. Then let us have no more of the foolish charge, that we have forsaken our former principles.

V/higs Eeware.

There are a number of Whigs who feel a disposition and have expressed a determination to go into the so-called democratic Convention to be held in this place on the 5th of August next. They are opposed to a prohibitory liquor law, and have been led to believe that the Convention would nominate a mixed ticket, composed in part of Whigs and in part of democrats. In joining their old enemy they should keep a sharp look out, lest they are cheated of their expected rights. Tn addition to their support of the liquor traffic with all its evils, they will be called on to support the Nebraska bill—anti-Whig in all its features, strike hands with such men as John Pettit.

John L.. Robinson and Bill Brown, who

f!aids

and allies of Mexico, and traitors to

... ,, ill -li their country. If thev arc not careful and listened wuh rapture «.o his glowm confidence. !ut until produced lie will be! ... watchful as to the appointment of officers, held up as a falsifier of tacts and a« a .-dan-1

and committees, and do not look closely to

slavery, and all the evils belonging thereto. Read the hand-bills, and you will find it is a call for a democratic convention, not a union of Whigs and democrats. The old hunker Regency have laid an adroit plan to deceive and entrap. They desire your votes to secure the triumph of those measures you have so long battled against, without your sharing the honors and profits of office. They have not yet discarded their old motto, "To the victor belong the spoils." Their leaders yet keep an eye single to the perquisites and spoils of office.

hear'v and cordial support.

Hen. H.

We again say to the Whigs wdio go into that convention, BEWARE look well to the officers, the committees and the resolutions. BEWARE lest you are committed to the support of measures condemned by your whole previous course, your better judgment, your conscience, and the best interests of your country. BEWARE.

Fountain Democrat.

We have received the 4th number of the Democrat, and hail it as a good omen for the people of Fountain. Although democratic, it is Temperance and Anti-Nebras-ka—-clings yet to the doctrines of the immortal Jefferson ih Democrat is a neat-

?gr"Be temperate in all things," say some of the anti-Temperance men. That is, use all things moderately, liquor included. Will these Antics use a little arsenic, or a little prussie acid, or a little chloroform every day Are they not as much the good creatures of God as is whisky or brandy Be consistent.

iZSTlt is generally agreed that the AntiNebraska Congressional Convention will be held in the city of Lafayette, on the 24th of August next.

JETTlianks to the Hon. S. W. PARKER and Hon. DAN MACE for sundry favors.

Ellsworth.

Since the delivery of the able and convincing speech of the Hon. H. W. ELLSWORTH, some of the old line democracy have expressed much astonishment that the Temperance party would employ such a man to lecture on that important subject. Their astonishment arises from the fact that Mr. Ellsv, forth was once a dissipated man, and hence his unfitness for his present occupation. We would ask our readers to go back a few years and ascertain the opinions entertained of Mr. Ellsworth by these Old Liners, when he was a State Elector, and was canvassing the State in favor of democracy. At that time Mr. Ellsworth was a practical and ardent supporter of the liquor traffic, was in the habit of drinking to inebriation, and was well nigh bankrupt in mind, in morals and in property, yet was he hailed as an able, efficient and illustrious defender of democracy. No word of complaint was heard no bitter denunciation hurled against him no wonder expressed that "such a man" should be employed to advocate the cause of democracy. Since that time Mr. Ellsworth has ceased his habits of dissipation, abandoned the support of the odious liquor traffic, dashed from his lips the poisoned chalice lie is reformed, redeemed, disenthralled from the crushing tyrany of intoxicating drinks, and seeks to reedeem others from the same tyrany and prevent his fellow men from traveling the thorny pathway himself hath trod. His experience enables him to portray the evils and damning power of the accursed bowl in colors bright and vivid as the noon-day sun. His facts are impregnable, his arguments incontrovertable, his logic invincible, his appeals come with touching and melting power upon the heart. Having "tasted deeply of that bitterness which flows from the liquor traffic, having witnessed its deeds of darkness and of death, why should he not lift his warning voice and strive to roll back the desolating tide Shall he be silent because of his former dissipation If that be true, then would the voice of every reformed man be forever hushed then should every minister of the Gospel cease to plead the glorious redemption of Christ, for in that all have sinned and come short- of the glory of God then would Luther have remained in his cloistered cell, and the thunder of his eloquence never have been heard against the oppressions of the Yattican then would Paul the great Apostle of the C* eiililcs have lived and died in silence and his voice nev-! er have been uttered on the important subjects of Righteousness, Temperance, and a Judgment to come. Nor would the other Apostles and Prophets of God have spoken to their fellow men on the momentous subjects pertaining to the soul's immortality. If it be true that Mr. Ellsworth should not lecture on Temperance, because of his former course, then would the voice of every man now lifted on behalf of virtue and religion be hushed and still as the grave.— The experience of such men, added to the superior intelligence and intellectual endowments of Air. Ellsworth, gives a power and charm and convincing force to his eloquence which none may resist.

We rejoice that lie intends to canvass this county, for here opposition to Temperance has reared a fierce and formidable front.— All the forces of party spirit, of passion, of prejudice, are brought into requisition to oppose the cause and support the traffic in intoxicating drinks. Let those who once and eloquent defence of democracy, now give him a hearing on the subject of Temperance, and then decide whether or not he is a suitable speaker for such a cause.

.. ,.

The Union in danger.

We mean not the union of States, but that more important union in the eyes of some, the union of the Alamo Platform with the Old Line Platform of democracy. Various township meetings have been held, at which some of the old hunker Regency from town were present in the exercise of the plcnipotential power for effecting a "union for the sake of the union." Some of the Old Liners are in favor of a regular Old Line democratic ticket out and out,— others, and the Aiamo men are in favor of a mixed ticket, hence the difficulties which some of them now hope are amicably settled. Hitherto the Alamo men have sworn eternal allegiance to their platform, which is open and determined hostility to the Temperance cause and the old liners have been equally stubborn in adherence to their platform which favors the liquor traffic and the extension of slavery. One party or the other must yield for the sake of the union. Which of you will back? Which platform is to be sacrificed We have anticipated a connection, but could make no guess as to the conquering or cowering party.— The probability is, that the pending negotiations will reach a final consummation on the fifth of August next.

Car Burned.—On the 2Gth insf.., as the freight train from the south was coming into town, one of tlio cars took fire from a spark and was entirely cousiimed,- with all its contents. It contained a lot of drags for T. D. BROWN, of this place, a lot ol shingles and several other articles, all of which is a total loss.

Cigars.—Air.

HARNER, the Ciglir manu

facturer, of our town, laid upon our table this morning, for the benefit of the Printers, some very choice Cigars of his own getting up. Mr. H. keeps a good variety of the weed in all its various forms. Call at his establishment in Nicholson's buildings, on Washington street.

"The Wide Awake!" or, Guard of Liberty, -Is the title of a Native American newspapers, to be commenced at Indianapolis, on the 5th of August ne||t, having for its motto, "America is the asylutii for the oppressed, but let not the oppressed become our oppressors!" The Prospectus says

It will be the independent and fearless advocate of the rights of American citizens.

It will advocate the protection of American Mechanics- against the cheap labor of Foreigners.

It will advocate a reform in our Naturalization Laws. It will advocate a law to' prohibit Foreign paupers or convicts from landing on our shores.

It will oppose all enci oachnients of Papal and Jesuitical power.

The policy of the democratic party towards our foreign population for years past, renders it necessary that something should be done to protect American people from the encroachments of foreign powers and those who have no knowledge of our free institutions. They have led the foreigners by the charm attached to the word Democracy, leaving on their minds the impression that in a democratic Government all men have the right to do as.they please, with but little restraint of law. In this State they gave them the privilege of voting after a six months stay, (as we think in direct violation of the Constitution of the United States,) merely to secure their votes. They have imparted prejudice rather than instruction they have flattered, rather than impart a knowledge of our Government they have taught them to believe that they are their only friends, and all others their deadly enemies. With such instructions we wonder not that our foreign population is now considered a dangerous element in the elections of OUT country thousands of them bound to a foreign power by ties consecrated by time and made binding by the most solemn oaths, ties and oaths inconsistent and incompatible with their allegiance to the American Government, and which inspires them with a stronger love for the government of the Roman Pontiff than for the Government of the United States.

Catholic Priests and Bishops hesitate not to declare, that if they had the power, religious tolerance should cease, religious liberty should be crushed, the tyrany of Romish power, which has hung like the blackncss of eternal night upon down-trodden Italy, should crush American freedom, and constitute the Pope of Rome the spiritm and civil despot of this free and land.

Let the American people never forgmotto of the immortal Jefferson, of Liberty is eternal vigilance." While giving a hearty welcome to the oppressed of every land, while bidding them come and be free, let us guard our rights, protect, our own interests, impart to theni such knowledge as will make them good, law abiding, and order loving citizens. Let us as American freemen still rally around the Magna Charta of American freedom, and bear aloft our gloriour flag to the very mid heavens, wdiose stars shall be to the oppressed of all lands as was the star of Bethlehem to the shepherds of Israel—guiding them to the land of promise and of plenty. But let us never give to others the power to strike down this fabric of freedom, and blot from existence the last and best and brightest hope of the human family.

Conducted in the right spirit, the"" Wide Awake" may be an instrument of good not only to native but foreign born citizens,

which should be its high aim.

IfThe Hon. II. W. ELLSWORTH & Rev. J. P. BARNETT, will commence the canvass of this county 011 Friday next.— The anties arc respectfully invited to give them a hearing.

Daguerrean Artists.—Messrs.

It will oppose all Catholics and Foreigners holding office. It will oppose all. Foreign Military organizations.

It will be Independent of all parties just and true to the great American cause and it will be conducted in a manner that shall render it a fit Journal for the perusal of Americans, their wives and their children.

TERMS.—-$1.50 a year, invariably in advance. Clubs of three to one address, $4 eight, $10 twelve, and one to*getter up of club, $15. All letters should be addressed (post-paid,) to P. DORY, Publisher and Proprietor, Indianapolis, Indiana,

COREY &

PICKERELL, Daguerrean Artists, will remain in this place but a short time longer. Those who wish pictures should call very soon, or the opportunity to secure a perfect likeness, finished with superior artistic skill will be lost. Their pictures will compare well with the best in any country.

j£2T Wheat is selling to-day at 75@80. Corn 30.

[COMMUNICATED.]

OBITUARY.

Mrs. SARAII HARRISON, consort of Joshua Harrison, was on Tuesday the 27th of June, thrown from a buggy, at Mt. Meridian, Putnam county, in consequence of the horse mining away, which resulted in her death in three hours. She was born in Green county, Tennessee, May 23,1784, and was taicen by her parents when a cliihl to Shelby county, Ky., where she lived until the year 1830, when she with her husband and family immigrated to this county. Mrs. Harrison was married March 11, 1803, and embraced the christian religion in 1804, attached herself to the Methodist Church, to which she continued a member up to her death.

jggrMadame Thillon is said to have cleared $25,000 in California. W,

Correspondence of the Danville Advertiser.

Jottings from the West. .KANSAS TERRITORY, 7t.h, mo. 2, 1854-. j" For the last week there lias been a great scarcity of news in these "diggings.'' The weather has been extremely 'hot, the thermometer ranging about 90 degrees in the shade. There has been very little stir anyway, and in the absence of something exciting, this sheet will be devoted mainly to health and the crops.

The cholera has been prevailing to a considerable extent in this region, since the commencement of hot weather, and a number of deaths have occurred, both in town and country but more among emigrants perhaps than citizens. Hundreds of Mormons and other emigrants have been camping on the open prairie for weeks, without any protection from the weather, save their wagons. Many of them are a direct irn-

a wonder that so few of them die. Amon the citizens, most of the cases resulting in death, were neglected until remedies were of no avail, and those among the Indians, were grossly neglected by those who should have nursed tliem. We have not had a case in this Institution yet, t.hough-,it has been all around us. 1 know of no other sickness in the country.

We had an abundanceof rain during the

was something remarkable for this latitude,

on /-vi

per bushel. Flour is selling at four dollars per hundred. I believe there is no wheat in the market, or if there is, I do not know the price. The new crop is generally very good, never perhaps better—it is now being harvested. Crops of all kinds are excellent, which should be esteemed a favor, in view of the tide of emigration which is soon to flow into the territoi} c-ii*

The advocates of slavery extension have organized themselves into an association at

loit Leavenwoith, for the protection of

slave-o-crats are certain to fail in the execution of their vile threats..% Already I hear

ain! he savs

erswill come here from any other Stale I

those in that State will come, and should |fo1^

There are a few slaveholders in the territory who are advocating the cause ot freedom, for they say that the price of one or ^'j^t^peaio two slaves is nothing to them, in cotnparison to the benefits of a free State. There who will re

next. Adieu. RICHARD MENDEXIIALL:

Doings in Congress.

WASHINGTON, July 20.—SENATE. Texas bill was taken up. Mr. Bell made a speech against it wheii was laid aside, and the consideration of tin Homestead bill was resumed.

Mr. Mason advocated the amendmen

amendments. !',"v V",, 7

Mr. Bayard moved to postpone the bill

Mr. Walker opposed this motion, and

urged the passage1 if the bill. I

HOKSE i-Mi- Olds reported the post- ^'.g Sine,

office route bill, and asked for its passage

I but without taking any action 011 it, lhe!m-

the Army Appropriation bill ScAcal|

annulments were proposed and discussed. 1 1,^

Mr. Faulkner moved to amend the bill, by inserting the Senate bill to increase the pay of the army, which was ruled out of order. After a "dry" debate, the committee arose, and the House by yeas 117, nays 47, concurred in the amendment to restore the civil in lieu of the military superintendency in the national armories.

The bill then passed, yeas 93, nays 62.

Cost of a Bushel of Apple Seeds in Oregon. W. W. Bristow, of Lane county, Oregon, (named in honor of Gov. Jo., we suppose, sent an order to Messrs. 1 owler & Wells of this city for a bushel of apple seeds. They sent to Ohio and had them washed out of pummice and forwarded. In his letter acknowledging the receipt, he gives the following items of cost, viz ..... Postage on letters in relation to the seed, Cost of one bushel of appls seeds in

New York, $20,00 Adams & Co's Express transportation from New York to Portland,

Oregon, $33,50 Paid hire of a man to go to Portland, Paid hire of horse for same, Paid traveling expenses of ditto,

Total,

Tvvo Weeks Later from California.

Arrival of the Steamer United States.

NEW ORLEANS, July 21.—The steamer United States arrived here this morning, with advices from San Francisco to the 1st inst.

The mining news is most favorable. The crops were very large. The markets were quiet, and the leading articles of produce were lower. Gallego Flour had declined to [email protected].

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in tin, 16@18 The land question at San Francisco had not been decided, and much excitement continued.

The election came off on the 19th June, which was attended with great excitement. There was a lar^e amount of fighting at used

tor of the Republican, in a street light. The number of Chinese arriving was unusually large.

Gray's surveying expedition had arrived at San Diego, and reports the whole route along the the thirty second parallel practicable for a railroad route.

The revenue etitter Alarcy had arrived at San Francisco, with thirtv three Americans

wil0 h.ul

spnng and eaily pait of the summer, but jjy tlii.s arrival we lia-vo later advices we aie needing rain very much at present, from Australia. Considerable apprelienhad quite a frost on the 8th ult., whicn

city had no

intimated, that some of those who have ,, icss ha-i samenow managed to intercept been holding meetings in the ashamed of what they have done. their candidates for Congress, told them publicly, a few days ago, that they were acting very foolish for their course would

at»

adequate protection.

An earthquake had occurred at Panama on the 10th inst., but the damages done was not serious.

likc

they all conn1, thw would not be sufficient ](l1 n0l.'

,,, 1 ]vcr.-a Oh. it is too bad, and hate to to form a State of themselves.

.... ^.1 aloncr, I looked UP and there was crowing

s0 1 ucnt

Barley was.soiling a out tont. P°™ allowed to speak, rnd when he was through f"'1

f® fon'h -„vost Convention laid the minority report on Clear pork had dodined to »2o.a0. Lord,

been'sei^d bv the Mexicans,

iSjon was

degrees. Old corn is selling at 30 cents

fe]t

Melbourne that the place

would be attacked by Russian ships, as the into the Hal! through the windows. This

Hie couth Star and Illinois sailed from

Aspinwall on the 16, for New York, ta- 0

king seven hundred passengers and one

,i ,. 1 he revolution in Peru continued, and ^jie

decisive battle was soon expected.

their rights and they have been very bitter The Panama Railroad is completed tbirin their denunciations of all persons froni tv mile :. free States, and some of these have been treated in a very insulting manner. But I doubt not a reaction will ere long take I place in favor of freedom for these ral:

million dollars in gold. fore we feel "the soul's calm sunshine, and We have dates from "Valparaiso to heartfelt joy" that Shakespeare speaks of. the 14th of June, and from Lima to the

ITITTHE Hon. PICTER PRIXOLE, Esq., has

anot,»cr

the People's Convention of the 13th, which the Lawrencebtirgh Independent

rcss

l5a-i samehow ma

o" I As it is strictly confidential, it is expected

°_ that those who read if will never tell it. He says :—Indiana Journal. DEAR COL. :—Since last saw von and

I I I I^OI. now can reiute LO VUU WIHL J.

Mi -vonri \vlm\vH tn fl Mr. Richer, of Johnson oountr, who would "We give our personal testimony of Dr. Miijsoun, A\1IO i\nl mo\e into the teunoi} fo Whio- LO-ked Collins, for Secretary ol State5 to getaway from slavery. It is not likely -1 eJv pitas,.. 1-rown for srvertl years that any considerable number of slavehold-

ar,ms

V"11™

who

°f

e^°fore

than Missouri, and but a small number of! hatred, walking up on the p.al-

two brothers What Ritchey

0 0 1

s~con'

Oliver P.. faint and Brown shoo

l,P t0,J

a'V0U^\-i

1 1 your office." W hen we armed at the of-J-iouse went into Committee and took up .,

$15,00 $20,00 $20,00

$109,00 do not

"Yet," says Mr. Bristow7, grudge the cost, great as it is, for they arc growing finely, and will be.worth a thousand fold."

He inclosed money for seeds to be sent to liimjbv mail, of various kinds of fruit being willing to incur the heavy expense to introduce good fruit trees into that country. "Such a settler is worth about as much as a thousand mere politicians in a new country.—Ar. Y. Tribune.

JESgrJames G. Percival, the poet, has been appointed geologist of Wisconsin..

am l{ce

ti,

-]i!21 vour L'cmocraUc heart uui such nc»mt 1 have a duty to perform, and, as akespears says, "history must not be falconsequeneos be what they may/' After Ortli and

Richey

passed

hn L. ground his teeth

Next comes t'ommif Judge lvilgore, in close platform for the people. W. Juiian, arm inarm with Michael G.j

chit chat about a I

rri.nn rnnip7

:T"T»«7,Y£T

ua*\s

until next December. that l,e cxehv.med O ttmpou. .he «fcr«U««.

ni?'cs

10 1

!esc

lh,n£

(lAr

i-i! ,1 fiec Brown said "Alv deat etei 11 ingic,

what is t0

dinT,

1 ncvcr livcd to sce

for a convention of such discoidcnt 'materials can never agree. Julian will lead this convention, and many wiHlcavc it in disgust on that account, even if the platform be ever so good." Here Brown brighteded up and said, "That is the truth,

Mr? Robison. If Julian leads, as I am inclined to believe he will, the wdiole matter can be branded as an abolition move, or trick, and we can crush it. I have found it a very effectual way to get rid of, and crush individuals and parties, by the cry of Abolition. Very few men have the courage to withstand the name of Abolition. Now, let us brand all who leave the party 011 this Nebraska question as Abolitionists This will do it for them, and prevent others from leaving our party. I will state in to-morrows paper that there were only

thousand persons at the meeting.

report. Then Brown and Robinson winked at me, and I winked at them, the came as if to say now comes the fun. Mr. Julian arose to speak, and some commenced bawling "question, question," but Brown, Robinson, and all of us Democrats cried out for Julian, for we were big with hope, that if Julian could have a chance to speak he would carry the minority report, and then we would brand the move as one of the Abolitionists or if he could not carry it, would split the Convention right as two, and blow the thing up. Julian was

two, antt DIOW tne tnmg up. Julian was

lll0 taWc. alu, nnilnimollslv

animously adopted

majority report, Brown gasped for breath and Was led home raving about Abolition Free'eoil and Know Nothingism. Oliver B. wilted, Larabee looked like it was hard to consent that "the Lord's will be done," and John L. fell to cursing the itinerent vagabonds* I left the ground with Larabee. We went half way to the Palmer House before eiLher spoke. At last I said to liini, "Brother Larrabete, let what will come, we ought to say, let the Lord's will be done." He replied that he could say it if it was not so much against him. I tried to comfort him but it was in vain, for I felt no hope myself.

The Know Nothings must be stopped or our party is gone. They held their sessions in the Masonic Hall, and had a great number in attendance. We laid a plan to get some of the secrets of the Order, but was frustrated in it. It was this W'e sent Austin and the local up on the little house in the rear, where they could look

was discovered, and our brethren knocked off with brickbats. The way they made straight shirt tails for home was not lazy. If these Know Nothing are suffered to go

The

-•r,th. I er Huffman, of drinking whisky, and also

-would not give a snap for the part v.

t}iesc ar0 g]0omy

afraia,

ter to his friend, Col. Sacred Writ, to-wit: Free Whisky ami

Lane, touching the character and efforts of: Negro slavery, will sink with it. Then I

times, and I ain

Col., that it will be a long time be-

doctrines, as laid down by broth-

K]avery

doctrine, as found in the Bible,

has no advocates outside of our party. The preachers have left the Bible and gone over to those Temperance and Abolition infidels and if our party goes down, as 1 am aWful afraid it will, these two glorious truths of

shall feel like saying with Shakespeare, "farewell vain world." 1 LTiairRINGLF, ESQ.

j?-5*The Fort Wayne Times in concluding an article on the People's Convention, thus speaks of the individuals cont

has hated Democrats wuh

,. .. tin

He is a Democrat, consistent in his Course, enterprising and industrious in his habits and skillful in his profession, and possesses undoubted qualifications for any position to which he aspires. His residence is in Dearborn county.

Dr. Notl'singer of Parke Co., is known all over the State as a talented man and worthy citizen and consistent politician-—a Democrat.

Hiram E. Talbott of Putnam Co-., for Auditor, is equally well known a»d es-.

aiu*

., A good, learned and practical man may be al-

Prof. Caleb Mills of W abash College at

"iisuliied moral christian character, fits

«n hi.il for the most important station on the ticket, that of Superintendent of public InHe has spent perhaps more of or the cause of education, in the iin any man in Indiana, and we people will avail themselves of his

strueiion.

,I,/ It would please us to pay to Trof. Mills

that tribute of admiration for the man, the

^,.,. ,-„.i ot -.f-' lowed to disseminate his knowledge over

p,-.tov Prin.rlo

come of all this? I would

this

day," and he boo-hoocd right out. After he relieved his overburdened heart with a flood of tears, he continued "My dear Pringle, I thought I had trouble when those Southerners got after me about my letteis t~o Wilmot in relation to the Speakership but, sir, it was nothing in comparison to the agony ol this hour. Bo sce Dr. Ritcli ey and Orth arm in arm, and Page Chapman and old Elder Havens—." Here his voice failed him, and he boo-hooed right ought again. Here John L. came in and swore about the vagabond preachers coming together in such numbers to act on political subjects that does not belong to their calling. He then turned to Brown and I said Cheer up there is 110 use of despon-

ono

and_

one

third of them were from, the old Abolition ranks, to keep our brethren in different portions of the State from being panic struck. The truth is, it is the largest meeting of the kink I ever saw. Come, let us go dow to the State House, to hear from Julian on the Committee of Resolutions.

So down we went., and after a while the Committee 011 resolutions reported the I platform, and Mr. Julian made a minor^

W10d..^0^

i. ,,r ,.1,1 of two years gave us opportunities to bear, ,,

f, orllnidu but that would be only personal to oursell

and in Lolc th

at (his

this growing yet Giant State. He is a Whig. Of the success of this ticket, few will doubt, and once elected the people will feel safely in regard to the vast interests committed to them.

^SrThe following letter from Major MACE explains itself. It seems to be the general wish that he shall be a candidato for re-election. We presume therefore, he will meet no serious opposition from avy quarter.—Lafayette American.

WASHINGTON, July 20, '54.

W. R, ELLIS, Esq.—I)ear Sir Your favor of the 10th is before me. You asi: me if I desire to be a candidate for re-elec-tion to Congress. My answer is, that Ida not but desire that another person should be selected, who is known to be true, not only presently, but prospectively, to the principles of the resolutions adopted by the State Convention on the 13th inst., at Indianapolis. Such a candidate will receive my most cordial suppoi?. Should thefriends, however, in a mode of their own selection, designate me, w^ti that unanimity which will secure suc^ss, I will forego my own wishes, and accede to theirs, lor the benefit of a grc^^ and common cause..

You will eOlige me by giving this note a place in our paper, which will give publicity 'J my position, and save me the trouble of answering many letters from most v.-itucd personal friends.

Very respectfully yours. DAN'L MACE..

jjg^'Mr. B. Abbott, Engineer on the Evansville and Crawfordsvills Railroad, informs us that the work of laying down the track, on the other end of the line is progressing rapidly, and that before the time fixed—in November—the cars will be running between this city and Vinccnncs. The track is laid several miles out from this city.—Prairie City.

J3?-A carriage has been engaged fpr the movement that was "on foot.'