Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1848-06-13

cheering, as if it said, "There are some barn.
burners who would not cheer, and, therefore, we
will doub'y make up fer il"]
The CHAIRMAN then came forward, and
earnestly requested the assemblace to remain
quiet while General Stevenson addressed them,
who was so i'll, faint and exhausted, that unless
they remained very quiet, it would not be posi-.
BILE for him, in his enfeebled state, to make
himself heard by the assembly. He (the Chair
many was sure, however, that if they chose,
they could remain SO quiet that pin might be
heard to drop.
GENERAL STEVENSON of Virginia, late Chair
man Of the Baltimore Convention, then came
forward and addressed the meeting. Mr.. Steven
son, though he appeared feeble and weak, yet
produced q great impression by his fine and
noble appearance, TO which an intellectual coun-
tenance and grey hairs added grace and honor.
Mr.. STEVENSON said:-I am so hoarse with
speaking so much the last few days, that am
satisfied no apology is necessary TO you on my
part. must say | am not qualified to make a
speech. But, sick as am, would not consent
TO part from you, without expressing the deep
strong sense entertain Of The kindness, both IN
been received By the Democracy Of New York.
(Cheers.) stand this night, for the first time
in my life, in Tammany Hall among the bold
and gallant Democracy of this great and gal.
liant State. Yes, fellow-ciizen,, what | see
before me now, the reception given US
yesterday, the spirit, the manner, the gather
ing with which the nominee of the Democra
- has been received by you, have been
cheering and delightful 10 my heart The unani-
nous spirit and harmony which | have witnessed
everywhere, and especially what see now this
night, from The bone and sinew OF the people oil
this great city, convince me ofihe general appro-
baton OF The nominee put forth by The assembled
Democracy al Baltimore. see but one feeling
one sentiment, one assurance, and that is, that
The Democracy will be victorious, with General
Cas- and Gen. Butler for its candidates. Cloud
cheering and hurrahs.) But, when say This,
say, where do sta nd who are the people whom
am addfessns2 There was a cause and sub
lect OF deep regret in that Convention over which
had The honor OF presiding for The second lime
in my life; for once before also presided over
that Convention when il nominated your layori!e
son for the Presidency. But, felow.citizens, on
This last occasion, when every State in The Union
sen, its delegates 10 that Convention, and every
bosom lhrobbed with anxiety and emotion for the
result, il was not then Tor New York-for gall
liant, patriotic New York-to ab,ent herself on
there, but they were divided by differences and
disputes, which have arisen among them at
home upon things and matters which ought
never 10 have ben made canons Of 10 The Demo-
cratic faith, and which do not belong TO The
platform OF the Democracy. Among them, on
both sides, were my old and esteemed friends,
and both parties demanded abundance into
the Convention. What was the course the Con-
vention took on this painful occasion Z The
Convention felt itself TO be altogether incompetent
to decide upon their disputes and differences; il
therefore put il 10 them 10 decide their own quar-
rel and settle their own family difference between
themselves, as il was matter originating among
themselves al home, and having no relation 10
pubic affairs which concerned the Union or
the great Democratic party on the question Of the
Presidential election. CHEERS, and loud cries Of
"fight, "figh" "righl,") | wished to leave il
10 them 10 decide their own dispute. fright,
rightly But il has been said in high quarter
that The Convention showed a desire 10 exclude
the delegates from New York; Ideny il. Loud
cheers. In the face OF the world proclaim The
fact that il was not so-lhat we wished not, we
desired MOTTO offer offence TO New York. I'm
mense cheering, and long continued ardent shouts
OF enthusiastic appause.l sloried TO see them
there. would have reIuiced 10 have had Them
among us "a renewal OF enthusiastic cheers Tor
knew that when the Tug Of war came, you were
the ireemen; you, The descendants Of our revolu
ticnary fathers, you we're the men 10 obtain VIC
tory IN The war. Immense cheering.) You
know what is the issue. The enemy is in The
field. You are The men to vanquish him. They
(the Whigs) have put forth their standard bearer.
What becomes Of all their principles in The
choice they have made2 (Cries OF they have no
principles) Where is their distinguished man Of
rb. W..st ufh, bau nod 10 ha ha
strongest man2 He has been whislled down The
wind ShonlS ard laughlerl But four days
age their talk was OF nothing but that dis.
linguished statesman of The West now they
have discarded him, and chosen, il is true, a
brave aud gallant soldier, one who has LED
our troops 10 victory. | thank him for this,
acknowledge The service he has done his country;
but in choosing him for their nominee, they have
deserted their principles, II ever they had any
90 mol deny the merits of The General they have
nominated; say, render 10 Caesar the things
which are Caesars; but | say they have proved
that they have no principles; they have had their
last resource in their last hope -mere availabili-
iy-without regard 10 their proiessed principles
have heard il has been said by distinguished
individual Of this Stale, that no man can be elect
ell by The mere Wing vote. believe il !; and,
therefore, they have fixed upon military chief.
tain, that, by aid OF Democratic votes, by draw
ing of the Democracy, they may elect their cam
didale b. Democratic votes But The Democra.
cy will not be deceived and deluded by their trick
The motto they have chosen is "Availability, and
no principles" appeal 10 you, citizens OF New
York. in this great contest thai is coming on, what
will you do2 how will you ac,7 |, is contest
in which the good or evil OF our country depends
the very existence OF the Democracy the per-
petuiy of The Union-and is New York, put il
IN &c nj, nd
look on lamely in This great contes7 [Cries OF
mo no !" and loud cheers.] Will New York,
in This death struggle, skulk the question and not
CALAMITY stand bv the South Will she throw
away her yoIe7 [Cries OF mo no never,
never!"l No, indeed, fellow citizens know
you will not! That sound which you have
uttered, will reveiberale from the Atlantic 10
the Pacifc-Never, never Icall upon you, this
night, TO unite 10 stand by The Democracy, 10
stand by The llusrious nominees OF the Demo.
cracy. have confidence in you loud cheers;l
and when The time comes when the battle is "a
sing, doubt not but we shall see every true son
of New York; care not for names-w whether
barnburneTs or hunkers-I doubt not we shall see
the hardy yeomen Of New York State rush with
one heart and mind 10 The battle and 10 victory,
and carry the man whom The Democracy have
chosen, in victory and triumph. (Immense and
repeated cheering All that The South asks for,
is non .inlerlerence-leave Us our rights and our
property-and when The time comes, she will
stand by YOU, as you, in The coming combat will,
in spite OF every little domestic difference, stand
by your country. Qmmense cheering.) would
10 God ! possessed physical powers sufficient 10
give expression TO what .eel on this occasion
bul am unable 10 do so. will only, therefore,
add one remark and that is the words of Henry
at Haraeur-"On 10 The victory, and embrace
each other, dear friends once more" Mr. Ste
venson then Withdrew amid lhunders of loud and
enthusiastic applause.
Mr.. McAlster, OF Georgia, was then introduc.
ed 10 The meeting. Fellow-cilizens, said be, had
the honor OF addressing you tour years ago in
This haIl-in The year 1874. Good, good) II
was preliminary 10 glorious victory (eood) and
trust, that in addressing you on this occasion,
it likewise is Introductory 10 great Democratic
triumph | have never had The honor of holding
Office (We'll give you oDe) | stand before
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