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ises of the State, and have, by their acts, shown their hatred of repudiation.


 cy befriends the laborcr. Never did a pub lie man make so few professions to them in words, and never one rendered them such benefits in deeds. The currency is an affair that enters into the very home of the laborer, and affects his comfort and security. To tell the many ways in which the hard money policy of the Constitution, enforced by MT. van buren, benefits the laborer, would fill 'ne hours, so that morning would still find l us considering them, they were largely aWei upon Tn lS40; they deserve special cohsioefauoh aga'n. But without entering 'o night apoii that extensive ,iiscti.sioii, inust add, that Van Buren, first among the Presidents, adopted the ten hour system. thus showing that he fully recognized the right of the laborer to leisure, domestic enjoyment. and the opportunities of intellectual culture. Applause. Friends of humanity do not forget that Van Burcn, whom those unac- qualnted with him charge with coldness, first among our statesmen carried into action the great idea that lies at the foundation of the ten hour rulc
 i've prefer Mir. Van Burcn for his views on the Tariff They are expressed in his letter to the indiana Committee, and they seem 10 Us wise and practical, liberal, and suited 10 the circumstances of the country. The tendency of civilization is to bring na- tons nearer to each other; to approach more and more closely to the benefits of free ir- terehahge of the products of industry. At the same time, onr workshops have grown up under the imperfect and partial theory of former days. Van Buren sees the true doc trne, and advances it, yet, at the same time, has an eye to what actually exists. He re- minds me of the mariner, who, in order to get the observation by which he will learn how 10 steer the ship, needs at one glance t6 see the sun at it's meridian height, and the horizon. Thoroughly acquainted with cx-
 isting interests, Van Buren looks for his di-
 reciion to the instruction given by civiliza- tion. rejoice to find so many men of the
 middling interests, sound, substantial busi- ness men, independent manufacturers, though
 so few of those interested in the largest es- tablishments, heartily advocating the nomin- ation of Van Bnren.
 Again. Wcprefcr Mr, Van Buren, because we accord with him in the manner in which he blends the love of Union with attachment i to State rights, and a recognition of indiyidr- al freedom. He is alike opposed to consol- idation and to that extreme independence
 which would crumbc the Union into sepa-
 rate sovereignies. His policy has always been M'ion and He poaccr of Inc people. In
 this connection, we particularly regret that
 he was no longer in the Presidential cIIair,
 at the time when the disturbances in Rhode
 Island began. We know from somewhat
 analogous case in Pennsylvania, how he
 would have turned aside every request for
 the unconstitutional interference of the Gen- eral Government in the otfairs of Rhode
 Island. Great applause. The example given by Mir. Van Burcn, showed how strife and the dangers ol civil disturbance roiiii,s;
 be turned aside; and had he been reelected,
 there is reason to believe our neighboring
 State would have peacefully, and almostwilh- out opposition, obtained truly popular Con-
 stltution.'
 Mr. Bancroft closes ill the following fine
 manner
 ''lf Van Buren receives the nomination at , Baltimore, his election will be advocated with
 a powerful and widespread enthusiasm. In : his defeat, the Democratic spri. was dcfed,
 insulted and trampled upon that principle
 demands to ayenge itsef--not as aii affair of : human passion or personal ambition. No, it is n movement from the highest sphere oi truth and right and it is the law of the moral | , punity be outraged. The Democratic prin- ciple having for time been overwhelmed by
 arts and misrepresenatons, has gathered en- !, ergy to throw off the weight that bore it down; 1t will rise once more in it's majesty , to be the guiding light of oar nation, and the hope of humanity
 sFor myself, have never made disclaim- CTS or apologies. To advocate Democracy l. :, never embraced by those who have 10 cra- ;, wing beyond rest and pleasant dreams. Our
 course is not too often enliyened by success; :, we are wounded sometimes even by our Q friends. We tread thorny path, but itleads Y upward to the home of freedom, of justice of ' truth. A firm assertion of our principles in . the hour of defeat is honorable; and brings 2 2 its own r,ward Yet, should we become ;, 7. triumphant in the State and in the nation, . none more cheerful than would court re- 7, tirement and silence. As far as l cherish ' hope of bnilding up an honorable name, it is in another career than that of political life, ' though in d career essentially popular, as it
 makes appeals also to the unbiased judgment ,c of the whole public. So much is this my : settled preference, that important as esteem = cd our meeting tonight, ] so grudged my time as to come to it reluctantly for, as the a a months and years swiftly hurry by me, ' seem 10 hear the chiding voices of those de- ' parting messengers, warning me that the T nightiall which is coming so fast, may find my T j task undone. Yet would not be deterred . from meeting with you tonight. l rejoice : : that we have assembled ill such numbers; ! thank you for having heard me with patience. , So long as live will enjoy these highest n privileges of intelligent existence, the right : : of thinking freely, and of free utterance." TExAs-For some days back, there has C been sir among tie knowing ores, and n considerable enquiry for good titles to lands in Texas. Of courss, tfose were in the se- e cret, did not care to let e1itors know any