The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-06-29

In snsn sable to the wefa Of the country twas
ssns were unable 10 Withstand and down by
popular current far more powerful than that Oh the
mighty father of waters. The symbols and insignia OF
which they complain no more created mpeiied that
than the objects which float upon the bosom oil
the Mississippi give impetus to the stream
Our opponents profess be great friends OF the poor,
and take great interest in their welfare but they
DO like the log cabins in which the poor dwell :
They dislike their beverage OF hard cider They prefer
sparkling champaign and perhaps their taste As correct
mans reach. They have a mortal hatred to unof-
Tending eoons and would prefer any other quadruped-
grazing and full OF dscord although chanted by the
veliest daughters, and mcs. meodious voices Of the
land We very sorry to disoblige Democratic
friends but afraid they will have reconcile them.
selves well they can to our log cabin hard cider,
lively interest the administration OF public affairs is
far preferable to state Of stiffness OF suen gloom and
silent which denotes the existence of des
potsn, a state of preparation for its introduction
And need not be disturbed if that excitement should
sometimes manifest ITSELF in ludicrous, bur innocent
forms.
But our opponents seem TO have short memories. Who
commenced that species of display aud exhibition Of
dy forgotten the circumstances attendant the campa gns
OF 1898 and lsaa Have they forgotten the which
they mide oil the hog whole hog bristes and all
Has the scene escaped their recollection OF busting the
heads out OF barrels not OF hard cider but OF beer pour
ing their contents into bitches and then drinking the dir
liquor 10 they cease TO remember the use which
they made OF the hickory OF hickory poles and hickory
boughs On more occasions than one when it was pre-
that to pass particular road have
found the way obstrused by hickory boughs strewed
along IT, Ana VIII not take your time by narratlng
the numerous instances of mean low and vulgar indgn
~ TO which have been personally exposed Our oppo
ponents had better exercise lutte philosophy on the &C.
casion They we been masters in employing sym
bos and devices to operate upon the passions OF the o
pie And if they would reflect ard philosophze little,
they would arrive at the conclusion that whenever
my or apolitica party achieves victory over an adver
sary by mean. OF any instrument or straagem that
shversary VIII be sure, sooner or later TO employ the
same means.
| am truly GLAD to opponents returning to
sense OF order and decency should he still happier II
did not fear that it produced by the modification OF
past defeat and the apprehension of one that awaits them
ahead rather than thorough reforma ion OF manners
Most certainly do not approve OF appeals the passions
OF the people, of the of disgusting or unworthy
means operate on their senses their understandings
Although can look and laugh at the employment OF
hogs to influence the of the elective
franchise should be glad to them entirely dispensed
with should greatly prefer every free citizen OF
the United States deliberately considering and determin
ing how he best promote the honor and prosperity OF
his country by the exercise of his nestimabe privileges
and coming the polls unaffected by all sinister exertion
and there Independently deposting his suffrage should
infinitely prefer caumny fasehood and detracton
totally abandoned and truth sincerity honor and good
faith alone pracsed in all our discussions and think
may venture to opponents that whenev they
are prepared TO conduct our public discussions and
have Indicated the wing party will be prompt in fol-
loving their good example as they were slow and reluc-
tant to initiate their bad one
The man does not breathe who would be happy
than should be, to all parties united band OF
brothers. to restore beloved country what it has
been, to what it is capable Of being, to what it
should be, the great model OF self government the
boast of enlightened and liberal throughout the
operation, the terror and the dread of all yrans know
and deplore, deeply depore, the Generalization which
has SO extensively prevailed in country during few
past years. Ii should be to every man. who has Anne
rican heart, source Of the deepest modification, and
most painful regret Falsehood and reachery in high
places pecuation and fraud amsng public servants dis
tress, embarrassment and ruin among the people, dis
racted and dshearened at home and treated with
tempt aud obloqay abroad compose the sad features
during the period to which have averted Of unio
tunae national picture should rejoice to this great
country itself again and the history of the past
fifteen years shrouded in dark and imrenerable VEIL
And why shall we not seeit We have only to will it
to revive and cultivate the spirit which and
bequeahed te us, the noble heritage which enoy-we
nave ohy 70 ray around me institutions and interests oil
our beloved country regardless of every other cOnsde
ration to break if necessary the chains of party and
rise IN the majesty OF reenen and stand out and stand
up finn resolved to dare all and do all to preserve in
unsuled purity and perpeuate unimpared the noble
inheritance which our brthrght and sealed to with
the blood OF our fathers
One worl more, fellow citizens, and | am done. re-
peat that hal anticipated much qualification from my
visit to State. had long anxousy wished visit
H. to tread the soil which American Independence
ht proclaimed-to mngle with the descendants OF those
who were the first to question the divine right of kings
and who themselves surpassed by devotion to
the cause of human liberty and to the Constitution aud
the Union its best securities. Only one Circumstance
has happened to diminish the satisfaction of my Journey
When LEFT my residence in December, anticipated the
happiness of meeting among others your GAsToN then
living. had known him long aud WELL having served
with him more than quarter of century ago in the
which command esteem and admiraton-bland pure |
patristc eloquent learned and pous, and beloved
by all who knew him. whilst we bow in dutifu submis
sion to the Will Of Divine Providence, who, during the
progress Of my journey has called him from his family
and IRON his country cannot but feel and deploe the
great loss which have all sustained. share largely
with you Eel citizens, and it shared by the whole
Union To his bereaved family and to you, offer
ances OF my sincere sympathy and coincidence.
We are about fellow citizens, finally to separate Never
again shall behold this assembled multitude. No
shall probably ever see the beautiful City Of the Oaks
Never more shall mngle in the delightful circles of its
hospiabe and accomplished inhabitants But you will
never be forgotten in this heart of mine My visit your
State an epoch in my life shall carry with every
where and carry back to my patriotic State CRATE
iul recollection of the kindness, friendship and hospital
(which have experienced generously your hands
AMI whatever may be future 10. destiny in retire
ment or public station in health sickness adversely
or prosperity you may count upon me- humble but
jealous operator with you in all honorable struggles
70 replace the Government of Country, more.
upon solid, pure and patriotic basis leave with you,
all that u IN TO OFFER my fervent prayers that
and all Of you may be crowned with the choicest
blessings of Heaven, that your days may be Enlightened
out TO the utmost period of human existence that they
may be uncouded happy and prosperous and that when
this mortal career shall terminate you may he translated
to better and brighter world.
Farewell fellow citizens, ladies' and gentlemen-sn al
feetionate farewell to all of you!