leadings. The following brief synopsis of the more important events in Mr. Buchanan's life will show to what he attained and to what extent he was trusted by three Presidents of the United States, and by others who knew his real worth: Diligent student in college. Brilliant young lawyer. Soldier in War of

in war time— The Democracy in 1864—Buchanan's dislike of Douglas unabated—McClellan as a candidate—Buchanan foresees party difficulties in case of victory—New issues for the Old Democracy—Negro Suffrage and States Rights—Buchanan's estimate of Grant—Final advice upon the conduct of the Democratic

-citizen, James Buchanan, in introducing him to public attention as a suitable candidate for Vice-President of the United States ; and believe that a time has arrived when it would be culpable to withhold the expression of the sentiments of Lancaster county on this important subject. They, therefore, give