Indiana State Guard, Volume 1, Number 31, Indianapolis, Marion County, 27 September 1860 — Page 4

Congressional Mass Meetings OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRACY, FAVORABLE TO THE ELECTION OF BKE'CKINBIDGE AND' LANE

Eos. JESSE D. BRIGHT, Hon. GRAHAM N. FIT CI I,

W. II. ENGLISH,

JAMES MORRISON,

Hon.

Hon.

Hon. DELANA R. ECKELS,

26.

""And the Electors for the District in which the meetings are held, will address their fellow citizens at the following times and places, commencing at one o'clock P, M.: Greencastle, Monday, Sept. 24.

Vinccnnes, Tuesday, Sept. 25. New Albany, Wednesday, Sept,

Seymour, Thursday, Sept. 27. Napoleon, Friday, Sept. 28. Franklin, Saturday, Sept. 29. Richmond, Monday, Oct. 1. Connersville, Tuesday, Oct. 2. Brookville, Wednesday, Oct. 3. Distinguished speakers from other States have been invited, and it is confidently expected will attend, of which due notice will be given hereafter.

THE COMPEOMISE EEJTEOED.

Wo publish below, in this number, the eorrespolid-

ence ot the iireckinniljre and the lAmmas late L-en

tral Committees, in relation to a Compromise Electoral Ticket. As our paper is about to go to press, we have neither time nor space for extended remarks. Indeed,

comment is unnecessary. Our proposition is rejected

The Douglas men, by their action in this respect, proclaim to the world their preference for Abraham Lin

coln as the next President of the United States ! They put their refusal to accept our proposition upon the ground of want of authority. This is only a shallow excuse. Douglas Executive or Central Committees have no hesitation about their 'authority' to ibrm coalitions with Know Nothings; but can find none to adopt measures for binding up the broken fragments of the Democratic party. """Their" Committee in Indiana assumed authority to instruct delegates to the National Convention. Their National Committee, or a portion of it, met at the National Hotel, in Washington, and assumed authority to NOMINATE a candidate for the Vice Presidency ; but when it comes to adopting a line of policy by which alone the Democracy of this State can triumph, they skulk behind the plea of want of "authority."

JJ,Y AUTHORITY...

MINNESOTA.

Synopsis or lite President's l'roclumiit Ion, No. (J(J1, dated July 7 1800.

BRECKINRIDGE PLATFORM, Platform of the National Lemceratic Party. The Candidates. For President Joan C. Breckinridge, of Kentucky. For Vice President Gen. Joseph Lane, of Or- . egon. Resolved, That the platform adopted by the Democratic party at Cincinnati be affirmed, with the following explanatory, resolutions: 1. That the Government of a Territory ori:anized by an act, of Congress is provisional and temporary, and during its existence all citizens of the United States have an equal right to settle with their property in the territory, without their rights, either in person or property, being destroyed by Congressional or Territorial legislation. 2. That it is the duty of the Federal Government, in all the departments, when necessary, to protect the rights of persons and property in the Territories, and wherever else its constitutional authority extends. 3. That when the settlers in a Territory, having an adequate population, form a State Constitution, the right of sovereignty commences, and being consummated by their admission into the Union, they stand on an equality with the people of other States, and a Stale thus organized ought to be admitted into the Federal Union, whether its Constitution prohibits or recognizes the institution of slavery. 4. That the Democratic party are in favor of the acquisition of Cuba, on such terms as shall be . honorable to ourselves and just to Spain, at the earliest practicable moment. ' : 5. That the enactments of State Legislatures to defeat the faithful, execution of the Fugitive Slave Law are hostile in character, subversive of the Constitution, and revolutionary in their ".' effect. 6. That the Democracy of the United States recognize it as an imperative duty of the Government to protect the naturalized citizen in all his rights, whether at home or in foreign lands, to" the same extent as its native born citizens. Whereas, One. of the greatest necessities of the age, in a political, commercial, postal, and miliiary point of view, is a speedy communication between the Pacific and 'Atlantic coasts; there fore be it resolved, 7. That the National . Democratic party do hereby pledge themselves to use every means in their power to secure the passage of some bill, to the extent of their constitutional authority by Congress, for the construction of a" railroad to the Pacific Ocean, at the earliest practicable moment.' ' . TROSPKCTUS. The Old Lixe Guard will be published three times a week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, of each week, until after the Presidential Election, by Elder & Harkness, Indianapolis, Indiana. A. B. Carlton, Esq., Editor. It will advocate the election of those true, tried, and patriotic Statesmen, JOHN C. BRECKINRIDGE, of " Old Kentucky," AND GENERAL JOE LANE, of Oregon, for the Presidency and Vice Presidency. A period has arrived in the history of the old, time-honored Democratic Party, when

it becomes the solemn duty of those who love principle more than men, to take counsel of their judgments, rather than personal preferences and prejudices, and stand fortli calmly, firmly, and fearlessly in defence of the right. We feel that we are doing this in nailing to our mast-head (he colors of Breckinridge and Lane, with the platform of principles they have declared in their letters of acceptance, and using all honorable means to insure iheir election. In the language of our candidate for President, let us stand by the " Constitution, and the Equality of the States ! These are symbols of everlasting Union. Let these be the rallying cry of the people." All persons friendly to the election of Breckinridge and Lane, are requested to nterest themselves in extending the circu ition of the Gitakd, as the most effective leans of aiding in their election. It will kp its readers posted in all the political n'S of the day, and its aim is to dbsemina correct information and dispel error. Let the Gc a rd have a large circulation it wil be a valuable aid in the canvass.'

CORRESPONDENCE. Indianapolis, July 31, 1800.

Hon. N. B. Palmer, Chairman, cc. At a Mass

State Convention of the friends of Breckinridge

and Lane, held in this city, this day, among other

resolutions, the tollowing were adopted:

Resolved, That whilst we disapprove of the platform of principles on which Mr. Douglas is now a candidate, we still regard it as less objectionable than that

on which Mr. Lincoln is placed; therefore,

Resolved. That the Democratic Central Committee

this day appointed, be authorized and requested to

confer with the Central Committee appointed on the

ltth day of January last, with the view to the organ

izing and running ot one and a joint electoral ticket, on the following basis, to-wit: If the persons that may be jointly agreed upon for electors shall be elected, they shall cat the vote of this State for that one of the two candidates for President and Vice President Breckinridge and Lane, or Douglas and Johnson who it shall be found, after the election, is certain to receive the highest number of electoral votes from other States. That said committee be authorized, in their discretion, to agree upon the adoption of an entirely new electoral ticket, or the running of either of the present electoral tickets, or of a ticket composed of parts of the present electoral tickets, as may be thought most expedient. The electors who may be then agreed upon, pledging themselves, in writing, to cast the vote of the State (if elected) in accordance with this resolution. In discharge of the duty devolved upon us, we lose

no time in submitting this resolution to you, in order that such action may be taken by you, and those associated with you on the committee appointed at the Convention held in this city on the 11th of January, as you deem proper. A reply at your earliest convenience is very -desirable. Respectfully, AY. H. Talbott, Chairman, &e.

1st District, J xo. IS. Gardiner,'.

2.1

3d 4th 5th Gth

7th 8th 9th . loth 11th

L. Sparks, Geo. II. Kyle, B. F. M ill en, Alex. White, John R. Elder, Jclien Nicolai, James M. Tomlinson, James Johnson, James M. Oliver, Thomas Wood, Thomas D. Lemon, ft. F..R. YVadleigh, E. B. Thomas.

: Indianapolis, A:i'.'. 2, I860. To W. II. Talbott, Esq., (Chairman.) and others Gents: Your communication of the 3 1st. ult.v accompanied by resolutions of the late Breckinridge meeting in this city, and asking the action of the Democratic Central Committee upon tke propositions therein contained, came to hand in proper time. I shall take the earliest opportunity to lay your communication before the Committee, of which I have the honor of being Chairman. Verv respectfully, vour obedient servant,

N. B. Palmer, Chairman Ind. Dem. Ceu. Com.

Indianapolis, August 1", 18G0. Hon. N. B. Palmer, Chairman, c: Sir Some fifteen days have elapsed since you acknowledged the receipt of mv letter enclosing a resolution passed by

the Mass State Convention of the friends of Breck

inridge and Lane, held in this city July 31st, having for its object the running of one and a joint electoral ticket, thereby enabling us to secure harmony and success in our party in this State. No response having been made, 1 feel constrained to respectfully call your attention again to this subject, and request au answer without further delay. ; Very respectfully yours, &c, AV. II. Talbott, Chairman Ind. National Democratic Cen. Com.

Indianai-olis, August 20, 1860. AVm. II. Talbott, Esq.: .Sir Your letter of the 17th instant, calling my attention to your letter of the 31st Julv, covering certain resolutions of a Breckin

ridge meeting held in this city on the 31st ult., is be.

fore me. A meeting of the Indiana Democratic Cen

tral Committee was called for the 1 7th inst., but for some cause a full attendance was not accorded, and no

! formal action taken on the subject presented iu said

resolutions. I may remark, however, that from correspondence and interchange of views, it is ascertained that the members of the Central Committee appointed at the Indiana Democratic State Convention, held on the II th January last, are unanimously of the opinion that they have no authority to act in the premises contemplated iu your proposals. Very respectfully, N. B. Palmer, Chairman Ind. Dem. Central Committee.

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IT orders public sales in tho Stalo of Minnesota, as follows: At tho Land Ollieo of St. Cloud, on the 13th day of October next, of fifty .seven townships and pnrts of townships heretofore unofVered in tho counties of Wright, Stearns, Meeker, and Davis. At tho Land Ollieo at St. Cloud, on the 29th day of October next, of twenty-five townships and parts of townships heretofore unotl'ered in the counties of Sherburne, Benton, Morrison, and Crow AA'inj;. At the Lund Ofiicu at FoKKr Cur, on the 22d day of. October next, of fifty-three townships and parts of townships heretofore tmotl'ered in the, counties of Hennepin, Carver, Wright, McLood, Meeker, and Davis. At the Land Otlice at Henderson, on the 15th dav of October next, of fifty townships and parts of townships heretofore unotl'ered in tho counties of Goodhue, Dacotah, ltiee, Scott, Leseur, Xicolet, and Sibley. At the Land Otlico at Sr. Peter, on the 22d day of October next, of sixty-one townships and parts of town

ships in the counties of AVabnshaw, Olmstead, Goodhue,

JDoage, luce, Mccte, auseea, Ulne iiiirtli, L,escur, JNicolet, and Brown. At the Land Office at St. Peter, on tho 5th day of November next, of all the vacant tracts in the even-num

ber sections and parts of sections within six miles on each side of the parts of ''the Southern Minnesota," the "Minneapolis and Cedar Valley," and "Transit" Railroads, within the district of lands'subject to sale at St. Peter. At the Land Ollieo at Chatfield, on the 29th day of November next, of sixty-four townships and parts of townships in the counties of Winona, Fillmore, Olmstead, Mower, Dodge, Freeborn, Steele, AA'auseca, and Faribault. At tho Land Office at Chatfield, on tho 12th day of November next, of all the tacant tracts in the even-num-bcrcd sections and parts of section's within six miles on each side (fif the parts of the "Minneapolis and Cedar Valley," the "Transit," and tho "Root River Valley" Railroads, within the district of lands subject to sale at Chntlield. . At the Land Office at Scnrise City, on the 22.1 day of October next, of forty-five townships and parts of townships heretofore uuotlercd in the counties of Buchanan, Chisaco, Isanti, Anoka, Mille Lacs, Sherburne, Benton, and Aiken. At the Land Olhco at Portland, on the 15th day of October next, of twenty townships and fractional townships heretofore unollered in the counties of Lake and St. Louis. The lands will be offered with the usual exceptions of

school sections, 4c. ."

The even-numbered sections within six miles on each

side of the Railroads will be offered subject, as required by law, to a minimum of two dollars and fifty cents per

acre.

The sales will be kept open until the lands are all

offered, which is to he accomplished within two weeks, and no longer; and no private entry of any of the lands will be admitted until after the expiration of the two weeks.

Pre-emption claimants aro required to establish their

claims to the satisfaction of the proper Register and Receiver, and make payment for the seme on or before the , day appointed for the commencement of the public sales, otherwise their claims will he forfeited. JOS. S. WILSON, Commissioner of the General Land. Office, ". General Land Office, August 17, 18RO. i Sept. 1 12w, 1 a week. I

NK BKASKA, Synopsis of Hie President's I'roi Lmialioii , No. (tea, duteil .pril 20, 18(10. IT orders public sales in the Territory of Nebraska, us follows : At the land office at Brownsville, on the 6th day of August next, of twenty-six townships, heretofore unott'ered, in the counties of Jones and Saline. At the laud otlice at Brownsville, on the 20th day of August next, of twenty -four townships, heretofore unollered, in the counties of Fillmore and Jefferson. At the hind otlice at Nebhaska City, on the 13th day of August next, of twenty-citrht townships mid fractional townships, hcretoforo unofl'crcd, in the counties of Clay, Lancaster, Calhoun, Saline, Greene and Butler. At the land office at Nebkaska City, on the 27th day of August next, of twenty-seven townships and fractional townships, heretofore uuoffcred, in tho counties of Saline, Greene and Butler. At the land office at Omaha City, on the 13th day of August next, of thirty-three townships and fractional

townships, heretofore uuofl'cred, iu the counties of Plutt. Izard and Cuming. At the land office at Decotah City, on the Cth day of August next, of forty townships and fractional townships, heretofore 'unollered, in the counties of Cedar, Dixon, Pierce and Qui Court. At the hind office at Decotah City, on the 20th day Augut next, of thirty-seven townships, hcietol'oio 1111oil'eicd, in the counties of Pierce and Cjui Court. The lands will be offered with the usual exceptions of school sections, &c., &c. The sales will bo kept open until the the lands are all offered, which is to bo accomplished within two weeks, and no longer, and no private entry of any of the lands will be admitted until after the expiration of the two weeks. ' ". Pre-emption claimants are required to establish their claims to the satisfaction of the proper Register and Receiver, and make payment for the same on or before the day appointed for the commencement of the public sales, i otherwise their claims will bo forfeited. JOS. S. AVILSOX, Commissioner of the Central Ixihd Office. General Land Office, June li, 1560, .

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K A MAX. Synopsis of the President' Proclamation, .No. (;.-,!, dated April 20. 1800. IT orders public sales in the Territory of Kansas, as follows:

At the land office at Jcnctiox City, on the 6th day of August next, of forty townships and parts of townships, heretofore nuollercd, in the counties of Marshall and Washington. Atthe land office at Junction' City, on the 20th dtiy of August next, of ihirly-tliree townships, heretofore urioffered, in the counties of Clay and Dickison. At the hind otlice at Junction Citv.od the 10th dav of September next, of thirty-four townships and fractional townships, heretofore unoftercd, in the counties of AVise and Butler. At the land office at Fokt Scott, on the I3th day of Auuu't next, of twenty-five townships and parts of townships, heretofore unorlercit, in the counties of Anderson, ColVoe, Madison and Huller. The lands will be offered with the usual exceptions of school sections, &c, &e. The sales will bo kept open until the lands are all offered, which is to be accomplished within two weeks, and no lonu-er, and no private entry of any of the lands will be admitted until after the expiration of the two weeks. Pre-emption claimants are required to establish their claims to tho satisfaction of tho proper Ucpistcr and lirceiver, and make paynent for the same on or before the dav appointed for the commencement of the public sales.

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