Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1834-10-24
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ablc and eloquent addressed George W Clinon E.o de-
"ercd OF the Democratic Young Mems Herkimer Con.
'sh'on Mr. Clinton lie one OF the most promising Young
men ~ the state. son Of De viii Clinton, WORTHY son
u an ".fous sire Wercconinend his remarked 10 gene.
Aihan, , lo' ne are sure mat ihey deserve IT, The
y Argus says al this capital production, the cir
cums'snces under which Mr Clinton delivered IL.
Csied out 10y his young ends in the Democratic State
convention who knew and appreciated Lis sterling o,
aud talents, the speech altogether an unprems,,ied
eiof but II was worthy Of the occs.ion- worthy Of the
great principles freely syowcd aud so eloouendy and
oreny presened 10 the consideration o his hesrcrs-,pd
worthy oil he ancestry OF the sreskrro fs,hsr whose
s're associated with the rroOdes snna.f of the State
ne onon whose casting vote sealed the of the old
Bank OF the Unied States Tie example CONNIE nis il.
sell particularly 10 the imitation OF The young men Of Tho
e~i anu Tue cogent and nervous language in which The
reasons Tor sesdast Democratic course are smbodc
MI be read with satisfaction everywhere."-.E York
SPEECH OF GEORGE w CLINTON Eco
Bcfore the Democratic Young MEMS State Coarention
at He,kimer.
Mr. PRESIDENT: I rise with great reluctance !, A.,
swer TO the call which las been made upon me cam,
10 ihs Convention without The idea of taking ae-
ave part IN MS deliberations. am plain man. with no
preen'ions To that eoquence which Sits NOUS sou IN,
no Democrat consistently msinfain silence when an
avows OF s principles opinions his support Of them
however feeble e may esteem is in any way
by any portion Of the public. rise, sir in ohcdi, nee "a
us principle, to answer the first demand Of this nature
which has ever been made upon me-Njth no experta.
ton OF placing subject which is properly brought he
lore us Ny Tue resolutions in question: in or stronger
night, nor OF animang that flame of p,triosm which
ourhs 80 oghtly IN the bosom Of
but with iain hope. that plain and frank disclosure Of
my sentiments, and Of the reasons which hav, conncleJ
me 10 take The stand in politics have taken may not be
unacceptable, utelcsssn nd that sometna IN y, ecJ ~
erancc from the ullness OF my bea to benefit which NJ
ell earthly thogss dearest tothe OF Democracy
aud my country
have listened with the greatest at,en on n H.. r,so
lions before us, at their several readings: have ex,nn
cd them in detail. and weighed them az whole-anJ sir
would not add TO them, would 1 diminish them by
one joi or one TITLE IN my humble opinon ,bev ,,r
brace every subject upon which are reoured 10 H.
cneums'ances oil The ilmes, TO express views; and
every subject embraced in them is treated With tina, G,Il
ness and expcnsss cong email the stern cnndor NJ
Repubcani-m which, while il exhibits 10 the world IN.
fue points IN issue and invites fair discussion honor
BILE oppoaon leaves for doubt, and no xr,,s, o-
cAvil attn proud 10 say, that they will be
received and warmly responded to- by the democracy Of old
on.so-that Their pure principles aud iervd eloouence
VIII animate the hearts of the republicans OF that county
In ,her approaching contest with ro victor ous OBJ
peson and contribute what of additional rnrrgv n,
an Increasing plalAnx, which, however
never ALTERED in its devotion o orr common cause
hc'n.o' oe unknowrto you, sir that Ontario in com
mon wlih tie greater pat OF the fertile and posperos
west has Tor many oposed Tie main strength Of
our orPonenIs-thsir boast, aud er reliance The tide
oil public cen. is slow CT change and AS difficult 10
be put in motion, is irresistible and oyrruheinng
when II moves But, sir that tle which has hitherto so,
so strongly in favor Of our ant onss MS horns ~
along IN triumph upon iis BOSOM aud ae an.t he angry
waves oil which we have long ggleJ uaufuv ht
In vain is now upon the lis wild progress has heon
Stayed and they who rode upon nuence and cewer
1sn 70 ieei me r't ebbngs of its strength. They are
doomed TO be consigned their original obscprit Win
cp!es must again triumph like The unclondrd snn ths,
the tenpee has ahnted.
speak, sir, of'he future. prejudiccs sin exist, ex
element still reign cannot promise VIM man M,
Jo'Ies 10 swell the great total ree votes by which or
Safe candidates will he eecied but cir we can cou6Jen,
ly predict that the Federal boasts of t,e ,s.I.s - ~
western elections will rot be reaixeG-ist thrr cause
VIII be sustained every where by smaller number NJ
sntages than havo heretofore graced IL; and sneak the
language othe young Democracy Of Ontario aud pledo
myself but for what they have under TO fulfil ,vho
declare tina, in that county tue Federal p,sori,y viii
Ep'ny dim"IsheJ. There are Hsany DOW opera.
ing ~ our favor at the West. wic IRON last ~ ounls of
graduation, sure of ultimate erbouy
speak with more particular reference 10 the county
the younger portion OF whose Democracy have tle no.
nor TO represent would appeal to the Western delegates
generally 10 cay whether my words are moi eoalv ao
gable TO the whole Of that rich popuous portion OF Inc
State The ges Of citizens are AMI
at heart Democratic! No where eau be toncJ
OF purer morals or OF superior intelligence Abbor,ino
co''upuoh sha SOUND 10 principle, nothing but strong deu
SION can prevent lein Hon piessng the support Of
Jackson aud The Constitution, az sinst corrupt coaon
heId by powerful ArisIocrscy aud the Federal Bank
. ne deiusion which blinds them passing away nil
Masonry, that hoGed but perverted excitement which
swept over us like hurricane, snbhilaDe all regard IN
te vital political ques ions o. lie times and Jesroviuo ali
Vic LANDMARKS AMI distinctions OF former parties last sub
siding lis leaders have virtually disbsndcd il, bv r,.ctos
al Tie distinctive principles il claimed They cannot
long blind their followers 10 i4sis facley viii discover
The irsut they will iud that other questions an ,ai NJ
The continuance Of free. aasonty az ia sue al s ,os
suney VIII h1t allow emse'vesto be Transferred by their
leaders, TO the BANK Ru-ssn sers are sold by the
poiic masters, with the land they t 10 the highest bidder
Our y"une every where animated and viooro,,s
peIvsd'ie every portion Of society," bearing with
Tie means OF correct poliesl Information; our farmers aud
mechsnics TO read aud sides of tie a,Ieson
and since 1t Is true that democratic docnes Of such
nSiuTe as, when arly examined fully undc rsiooJ 10
recommend Themselves 10 the APPRECIATION Of lie ycog,sntv
oil our country, The great body the honest Anti
OF the west, must soon be with ~.
IL Is also remarkable fact, Mr.. PresleDi and a nost
proprions omen oil triumph well all additional proof
oi ibe justice Of our Cause, thSf D OsJio county aud
believe every where, thirds aud more OF Tie Young
itJuP ffc
selves TO US IL not uncommon our poll, te.
desi ishet firmly but respectfully opposed by his
crauc sons Indeed, geBefs aud prevalent il the n
ural and Inherent pfedecion Of the rsng gepotsto for
Tie republican conjunction Of tic federal Constitution and
or lhe pure principles o democracy oos 10 tic
are arsiOefac and federal docifines that Ne venture e
10 predicting, thsi the addition cur Numbers from Ibis
solitary source. though all Others should DO completely
CLOSED would ih lew years Tegenerse Ontario county
ana hec u ifom federal influence loreytr
~ would seem 's' no individual who opposes fsp MIR
Pesdeni, u too humble object tor the malire Of The
new ""he party Even hase become a marx for
lhelr puny shafts. Not content with sbusius ue af
home hey have eHdesyOufed by the vide nnd nJu.-
rous cireuaio0 Of ridiculous libel 20 live me .hone Al
noorisy abiosd graiieJ by ,ls proof Of their es
umsuon OF ny UPo'sncc, aud but wh thst desery.
ed H. DO not consider myself aTfseueJ hrse and I
would certainly treat ile with contempt. but 81
explanation may contains mors sud itbefelote
iew bei remarks upon this bcIne will net subject me 10
The charge Of eg0iis,n.
The sum and 'ahjeet Of ibs accusation appears 10 be
ihati have not taken decided stand o. pobian until
very recently This sir, s most true; snd sf had lie
uDes preserved az ordinary character, should Iaye re.
NAMED 20 ihs day IN hc obseuiy | loved But dist
was ever other bsn republican, DO deny WAS nut.
iUed 10 democracy is sentiments were Impressed upon