Indiana State Guard, Volume 1, Number 33, Indianapolis, Marion County, 2 October 1860 — Page 4

Congressional Mass Meetings OF THE NATIONAL DEMOCRACY, FAVORABLE TO THE ELECTION OF BRECKINKIDGE AND LANE

Hon. Hon. Hon.

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

W. II. ENGLISH, JAMES MORRISON, DEL ANA R. ECKELS,

And the Electors for the District in which the meetings-arc- hcld,-will " addrcss'thcir fellow citizens at the following times and places, commencing at one o'clock P. M.: Greencastle, Monday, Sept. 24. Vincennes, Tuesday, Sept. 25. New Albany, Wednesday, Sept. 26. 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 REJTEOED,

Wo publish below, in this number, the correspondence of the Breckinridge and tho Douglas Slate Central 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 Lincoln as tho 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 form coalitions with Know Nothings; but can find none

BY AUTHORITY. HI IN IN' liSOTA. synopsis of the l'rcsidcnl'n I'roclamullon, No. dated July 7, 18(iO.

BRECKINRIDGE PLATFORM. Platform of the National Democratic Party. The Candidates. For President Jons C. Bueckinkiduk, of Kentucky. For Vice President Gu.v. Joseph Lane, of Oregon. ' 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 organized 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 properly in the territory, without their rights, either in person or properly, 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 properly 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 Slate 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 ot 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 military point of view, is a speedy communication between the Pacific and Atlantic coasts; therefore 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, lo the extent of their constitutional authority by Congress, for the construction of a railroad to the Pacific Ocean, at the earliest practicable moment.- ; PROSPECT U S, The Old Line 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 forth calmly, firmly, and fearlessly in defence of the right. We feel that we are doing this in nailing to our mast-head ihe 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 their 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 interest themselves in extending the circu lation of the Glard, as the most effective mean3 of aiding in their election. It will keep its readers posted in all the political news of the day, and its aim is to disseminate correct information and dispel error. Let the Guard have a large circulation it will be a valuable aid in the canvass.

incuts of the Democratic partv. Their Committee in

Indiana assumed authority to' instruct delegates to the j National Convention. Their National Committee, or a portion of it, met at the National Hotel, in Washington, and assumed authority to NOMINATE a candiddle for the Vice Presidency ; but when it comes to I adopting a line of policy by which alone the Democracy of this State can triumph, they skulk behind the

plea ot want ot authority. 1 :' CORRESPONDENCE. : ' ; Indianapolis, July 31, 18G0. Hon. N. B. Palmer, Chairman, &-c. At a Mass State Convention of tho friends of Biikckinhidge

and Lane, held in this city, this day, among other resolutions, the ibllowing 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

j on wmcn iur. L,mcom is piaceu; inerciore, ' Resolved. That the Democratic Central Committee this day appointed, be authorized and requested to confer with the Central Committee appointed on the j 11th day of January last, with the view to the organi izing and running of one and a joint electoral tucket, : on the following basis, to-wit: If the persons that may be jointly agreed upon for

; electors slmtl be elected, they shall cast the vote ot

i uis orate ior mat one oi me two eanuiaaces ior x res-

; ident and A'ice President Breckinridge and Lane, or Douglas and Johnson who it shall be found, after ; the election, is certain to receive the highest number j of electoral votes from other States. That said committee be authorized, in their discrei lion, to agree upon the adoption of an entirely new i electoral ticket, or the running of either of the prcs- ! ent electoral tickets, or of a ticket composed of parts I of the present electoral tickets, as may be thought ; most expedient. I The electors who may bo then agreed upon, pledgI ing themselves, in writing, to cast the vote of the Slate (if elected) in accordance with this resolution, j. 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 asso-

I ciated with you on the committee' appointed at the i Convention held in this city on the 11th of January,

as you deem proper. A reply at your earliest convenience is very desirable. Respectfully, W. II. Talbott, Chairman, &c. 1st District, Jxo. B. Gardiner,

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Geo. II. Kyle, B. F. Mullen, Alex. AViiite, John R. Elder, Julien XieoLAt, James M. Tomi.inson, James Johnson, James M. Oliver, Thomas AVood, Thomas D. Lemon, G. F. It. Wadleigh, E. B. Thomas.

IXDIANAPOLIS. Aug. 2, 18G0. To W. II. Talbott, Esq., (Chairman.) and others

j Gents: Your communication of the 31st ult., accompanied by resolutions of the late Bueck inridoe meeting in this city, and asking the action of the Deml ocratic Central Committee upon the propositions ) therein contained, came to hand in proper time, j I shall take the earliest opportunity to lay yourcommunication before the Committee, of which I have the

honor of being Chairman. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, " X. B. Palmer, Chairman Ind. Dem. Cen. Com.

IT orders public sales in the State of Miimesotn, as follows : At the Land Oltico of St. Cloud, on tho 15th day of October noxt, of titty .seven townships and parts of townships heretofore unoft'ered in the counties of Wright, Stearns, Meeker, and Davis. At tho Land Ollice at St. Cloud, on tho 29th day of

October next, of twenty-live townships and parts of townships heretofore unoft'ered in the counties of Sherburno, Benton, Morrison, and Crow Wing. At the Land Olticc at Forest Citt, on the 22d day of October next, of fifty-three townships nnd pints of town-" ships heretofore unoft'ered in tho counties of Hennepin, Carver, Wright, McLeod, Mocker, and Davis. At tho Land Ollice at Henderson, on the 15th day of October noxt, of fifty townships and parts of townships heretofore unoft'ered in tho counties of Goodhue, Dacotah, Hiee, Scott, Lcscur, Kicolet, and Sibley. At the Land Office at St. Peter, on tho 22d lny of October next, of sixty-one townships and parts of townships in the counties of Walmslmw, Olmstcad, Goodhue, Dodge, Rico, Steele, Wauseca, Blue Earth, Leseur, Kicolet, and Brown. At the Land Office nt Sr. Tetek, on the 5th day of November next, of all the vacant tracts in the cven-niim-bcr sections and parts of sections within six miles on each

side of the parts of "the Southern Minnesota," tho "Minneapolis and Cedar Valley," and "Transit" Railroads, within the district Of lands'subjcct to sale at St. Peter. At the Land Office at Ciiatfikld, on the 29th day of November noxt, of sixty-four townships and parts of townships in the counties of Winona, Fillmore, Olmstcad, Mower, Dodge, Frcoborn, Steele, Wauseca, and Faribault. At tho Land Ollico at Ciiatfield-, on the 12th day of November next, of all the vacant tracts in the even-numbered sections and parts of sections within six miles on each side of tho parts of the "Minneapolis nnd Cedar Valley," the "Transit," and the "Hoot River Valley", Railroads, within the district of lands subject to sale nt Chatficld. At the Land Office at Sirxnisi-: City, on the 22d day of October next, of forty-live townships and parts of townships heretofore nnoil'ered in tho counties of Buch

anan, Chisago, Isanti, Anoka, fllillc .Lacs, Sherburne, Benton, and Aiken. At the Land Office at Portland, on tho 15th day of October next, of twenty townships and fractional townships heretofore unoft'ered in tho counties of Lake nnd

St. Louis. The lands will he offered with the usual exceptions of school sections, &c. Tho even -numbered sections within six miles on each side of tho Railroads will he offered subject, as required by law, to a minimum of two dollars and fifty cents per acre. The sales will he kept open until tho lands are nil offered, which is to be 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 tho 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, otherwise their claims will he forfeited. JOS. S. WILSON, Commissioner of Ihe General Land Office. General Land Office, August 17, 1860. Sept. 1 12w, 1 a week.

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; Indianapolis, August 17, I860. Hon. N. B. Palmer, Chairman, fyc: Sir Some fifteen days have elapsed since you acknowledged the receipt, of my letter enclosing a resolution passed by the Mass State Convention of the friends of Breckinridge 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, I feel constrained to respectfully call your attention again to this subject, and request an answer without further delay. Very respectfully yours, &c, Y. II. Talbott, ChairmanInd.NationalDemocraticCen.com.

Indianapolis, August 20, 1860. Vm. II, Talbott, Esq.: Sir-Your letter of the 17th instant, calling my attention to your letter of the 31st July, covering certain resolutions of a Breckinridge meeting held in this city on the 31st ult., is before me. A meeting of the Indiana Democratic Central Committee was called for the 1 7th inst.. but for

some cause a full attendance was not accorded, and no ! heretofore unoft'ered, in the counties of Marshall and

V I! 1! K A SKI. Synopsis of the President's Proclamation) No. GfSO, dated April 20, 1 Slid. IT orders public sales in the Territory of Nebraska, as follows : At the land office at Buownsville, on the 6th day of August next, of twenty-six townships, heretofore unoft'ered, in tho counties of Jones and Saline. At the land office at Brownsville, on the 20th day of August next, of twenty-four townships, heretofore unoft'ered, in tho counties of Fillmore and Jefferson. At the land oftice at Nebraska City, on the 13th day of August next, of twenty-eight townships and fractional townships, heretofore unoft'ered, in the counties of Clay, Lancaster, Calhonn, Saline, Greene and Butler. At the land office at Nebraska City, on the 27th day of August next, of twenty-seven townships and fractional townships, heretofore unoft'ered, in the counties of Saline,

(jreeno and Butler. At the land oftice at Omaha City, on the 13th dny of August next, of thirty-three townships and fractional townships, heretofore unoft'ered, in the counties of Piatt, Izard and Cuming. At the land office nt Decotah City, on the Gth day of August next, of forty townships nnd fractional townships, heretofore nnoffercd, in the counties of Cedar, Dixon, Pierce and Qui Court. At the laud office at Decotah City, on the 20th day August next, of thirty-seven townships, heretofore unoft'ered, in the counties of Pierce and Qui Court. The lands will ho offered with the usual exceptions of school sections, &c, &c. The sales will be kept open until the the lands are nil offered, which is to be 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, otherwise their claims will bo forfeited. JOS. S. WILSON, Commissioner of Ihe General Land Office. General Land Office, June 14, 1560. July 24-6v, 1 a week. KANSAS. Synopsis of Hie President's Proclamation, No. (j.",!), lnlcd April 20, 18( 0. IT orders pnblic sales in the Territory of Kansas, as follows: At the land oftice at Junction City, on the 6th day of

August next, of forty townships and parts of townships,

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j Indiana Democratic Stale Convention, held on the j 11th January last, are unanimously of the opinion ; that they have no authority to act in the premises con- ; templated in your proposals.

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