Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-10-13
GEN. HARRIsoNs SPEECH
Af Dauton, Ohio Ncpt lO. IetO.


Al Dayton, Ohio Sept 10, 1870.
rise, fellow -ci,izens--(The multitude was
here agitaied as the sea. when the wind blows
upon it, and it was full FIVE minutes before the
tumult Of loy, at seeing.1 and l,esr!reJ,he
II, siceit VI The L nlitd o.dies, could Ot calm
ed)-I rise, fellow-citizens, to express to you
from the bottom ola grateful heart my warm
est thanks for the kind and fiatterng name
in which ] am received by the represents
iives of the valley of the Miami / rise TO Sy
10 you, that, however magnificent my reception
has been on this occasion, am not so vail as
TO presume that it was intended for me, that
this glorious triumphal entry was designed Tor
one individual. No. know too wei that
persons imperiections to believe, tlut this
vast assemblage has come up here to do him
honor. 1t is the glorious cause of Democratic
rights that brought them here Immense
cheering.) 1t is the proud anniversary OF one
of the brightest victories that CLOVIS on the pa
ges of our country's history, which hath sum-
moned this multitude together '-(Tremende-
GUS cheering.)
Fellow citizens, it was about this time of
the day. 81 years ago, this very hour, this very
minute that your speaker, as Commander-in-
chief of the North Western Army, was plung-
ed into an agony of feeling, when the cannon
aiding from our gallant fleet announced an ac-
ton with the enemy. His hopes, his tears.
were des tined to be soon quieted, for the IL
dings of victory were brought to him on the
wings of the wind With the eagle Of triumph
perching upon our banners on the lake, NOV
ed on to complete the overthrow OF the for
egn foe. The anniversary Of that day can
never be forgotten, for every American has
cause to rejoice at the triumph OF our arms
on that momentuous occasion but the brave
! IL L. al. -.
to that home whittier we are all hurrying, and
to his memory let us do that reverence due to
the deeds of so ilustrious a patriot. From
Heaven does his soul look down upon us, and
! gladden. at the virtues which still animate his
| generous countrymen in recurring to his no.
| BILE and glorious career while here on earth
| (Great sensations for several seconds.)
| am fully aware, my fellow citizens, that
| you expect from me some opinion upon the va
rious questions which now agtate our coun-
try, from centre to circumference, with such
fierce contention. Calumny ever seeking to
destroy all that is good in this world, hath
proclaimed that am averse from declaring
my opinions, on matters interesting to you
but nothing can be more false. (Cheers)
Have / not declared, over and often, tina,
the President of this Union does not consti
tute any. part or portion of the Legislative
body (Cries from every quarter-you have
you have.) Have | not said, over and often
that the Executive should not by any act o
his forestall the action of the National Legis
laturei (You have, you have y
Have not, time out of mind, proclaimed
my opposition TO citizens going forward
among the people soliciting votes for the Pres
idencyi Have not many time and otter
said that in my opinion, no man ought TO as
pire to the Presidency of these United States
unless he is designated as a candidate 70
that high office by the unbought wishes of th'
people, (Cheering.) II the candidate for Sc
high an Office be designated by the will Of
portion or a majority of the people, they viii
have come to the determination Of sustaining
such a man, from a review of his past actions
and life, and they will not exact pledges from
him Of what he will do and what he will no
do, for their selection of him is proof enough
that he will carry out the doctrines Of his par
w. This plan of choosing a candidate 10
the Presidency is a much surer bar agalns
corruption than the system Of requiring prom
is-s. II the PiedsinE pia" H. P"rs"sd, tho oi
feet will be, TO offer the presidential chair I
I the man that will make the most promises =
; uauehter) He who would pledge most, h
who would promise most would be the ma
TO be voted for, and have no hesitation j
: declaring my belief. that he who would sui
lect his course TO be thus tied up by pledge
and promises, would not stop 10 break ther
when once in office. (Cheerng.) Are m
views correct or are they not ! (With on
voice. the multitude indicated they were.)
II. ellow-citizens, we examine the histor
= Of all republics, We shall find as they reced
; from the purity OF Representative Government
: the condition Of obtaining office was maxim
promises lie who bid the highest in proml;
rs was the favored candidate, and the hIghe
the bids, the more marked and certain the col
: rup,ion. Look at the progress OF this thing !
, our own republic. Were any pledges require
o Of your Washington or your Adams Adam
q was the candidate OF the federal party and a
. a statesman was bound 10 carry out the prlr
u ciples Of his party. Was his successo
a Thomas jefferson, the high priest Of consi
II iuiional democracy. called on for pledges !
:, No. His whole life was a pledge Of what }
would do And II we 90 back 70 this oil
: system OF selecting men for the Presidency
i whose past career shall be guar aniee ofthe
4 conduct when elected TO the Chief Msgistrac
/ Of the republic. the nation would advance safe
d ". RAPIDLY and surely in the path ofprospentl
;, But Of laie years, the couupting system
y recurring pledges hath been adopted. In
y Presidency hath been put up 10 the highei
bidder 10 promises. and we see the result.
n remains for you. my fellow oitizsns, 10 are
this eouys Of uhings Cries olive WILL "