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speech Of Hon. james buchanan IN 1875

of other davs. It bears dato, July 10th 1873,
published in Lancaster Pa, and contains
speech made by tho Hon. James Buchanan OF
Pennsylvania, tho 9TH of that inst. This old
manor was edited and published by James Came
ron Esq, now distinguished member OF the
Loco party, and then, rs no is, the high
lopist of this Same James Buchanan, who was but
n fow months since a prominent candidate of tho
loco party of tho United States for tho Presidcn-
CIV, and for many years distinguished leader Of
that party in Congress. We respectfully invite
our anti-Tarr friends to read it with care. 1t
is noble vindication of tho old hero, upon the
important question of Protection to American In
.dustry. If Gen jackson and Mr.. Buchanan were
the friends of PROTECTION them they certainly
pRoeREssED far from it since. If PROTECTION was
democracy then, it should be democracy now.
1t has been truly said that she who was Demo-
crat, sixteen years ago, and holds tho same opin-
ion now that he then did, is not Democrat now"
For proof of this wo ask tho reader to read with
care the following spooch, and thon contrast tho
sentiments therein advocated with those advanced
by James *. Polk and the leaders of his party at
this day.
According to promise, publish this week tho
remarks Of Mr. Buchanan in reply to a senti-
mont of the Jackson party ut tho celebration near
this place the 18th inst.
Tho following is the sentiment alluded to:
'.Thc Hon. James Buchanan: Tru, to tho in
forests of his constituents, he Is omitted TO the
highest credit for his conduct as the rcprcscn-
tativc in congress of this district, and especially
for his untirng zeal and ability displayed iii pro-
curing the passage of tho present Tariff
Mr.. buchanan returned his thanks for tho SON
tmcnt contained in tl,p toast. and for tho manner
10 which it had been received by his ioIoW-citi-
lIo would not attempt to express his deep
of gratitude; because he felt that such an
effort would be vain.
"AIthough.'' said he, ''my public career has been
comparatively short; vet it has not boon lowcrv
path. Amidst all tho difficulties by which have
been surrounded, feel tho consciousness that
l have troddcn the path of duty and have over
pursued that course which | believed to be best
calculated to promote tho interests of my constt-
ucnts and my country. If the voice of consclcncc
had not been sufficiently powerful to compel mo
to adopt this policy. that of self interest might
havo been invoked to its aid. have boon hargcd
with ambition. and plead guilty to the charge ;
but | have rot asprcd to Il higher honor than
representing this District IN Congress. | have
never desired to make the most exalted and hon
orabIe station in tho gift of my constituents. the
msans of obtaining any Office in the GIFT of the
Executive; and trust never shall. 1t has al
ways been my deliberate opinion, that no otlIco
which tho President can bostow. contors more
honor than seat in Congress. Whilst the Rop-
rosontativc continues faithful to his constituents
whilst Ito acts III obedience TO their Will: he is
clothed with their power: and when he chooses
to address tho councils of his country. it is not
only his own humble voice which is heard. but
that of forty thousand frccmen. They are his
only masters. He is. and ought to be ndcpcn-
dent of every other human tribunal. In ropub-
iican Government. such a representative must
and will be hcard-such a representative must
and will no respected Tho reward. and tho on
Nv reward, therefore. to which have over aspir-
cd. has been tho appreciation of my constituents
and of my country; and from my Utmost heart
| thank YOU for the ardent expression of your ia
vor which have received this day. If the most
industrious application of all the powers of my
mind to Your service,--if an untirng devotion to
what believed to be your interest, constitute any
claim to your appreciation, feel that am hot.
wholly undesorving.
'And now permit mo to congratulate YOU upon
iho passage of tho Tariff at tho last session of
Congress. to which YOU have kindly alluded.
1t is indeed national Tariff: Its benign inhu-
cnce will be felt in every portion of tho nion.-
The manufacturer of Now England and the far
mer of Pennsylvania. will equally flourish under
its protection. 1t is the only tariff which has cy-
CT yet passed Congress. i'll perfect accordance
with the American Svstem-a system which
equally protects American industry. whether ON
ployed in agriculture, i'll commerce or in manu-
tnctures.
NV hat gave birth to this just and udicious Ia
riff answer. that bovond all doubt il owes
its origin to the famous Woolon Bill Of lS27.-
That Bill was the offspring. not tho American
Systom but OF monoPoiizing spirit which grasp
ed at every thing for itself. and was willing to
yield nothing to tho lust claims of other Even
the Harrisburg Convention which assembled rs
many believed, for tho purpose of fostering and
protecting it. and again presenting it to Congress-
were the first to pronounce its DOOM and to con-
denim the selfish and exclusive policy in which it
originated. 1t has passed away without leaving
single friend to lament its loss; but its history
must forcibly remind us. that in the political as
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