Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, IA [i.e. Ind.]) 1839-1854, 1849-11-21
Volume XXI
Specch Of JODsn Davis. ~ Mass, at
eOse WING state Convention at
vKNrreSoCe.

Senator DAVIS, aIter alIudlnR 10 the re-
nomin atoms Of the "honest and capable
men in terms Of just commentator and
earnest appreciation. spoke Of the PREsi-
DENT. his administration and Wing Ma
iional policy as follows:
FELLOW. cIriZENs:-We have other and
great considerations upon which know
il will be expected that should make a
few remarks. We have a great interest
in the affairs Of this widespread country.
We are identified with lis general govern
m5.:,. We have close alliances there, to
which our interests are largely COM
snitteed. would then support the Gov
ernor and Lieut.. Governor, because they
are friends OF that government, because
they, with us, will give 10 il an earnest
support, so tar as it deserves that sup
port.
We were successful in bringing into the
Chair of State the distinguished citizen
who took the oaihs Of office on the Fourth
Of March last, and who. thus far has adj
mnistered the great public affairs Of this
country. We all know that he has not
reached that high station without great
and energetic opposition. We all know
that he needs our aid. our support, and
our countenance in every from which we
can give it to him. And let me say TO
you, felIow-citlzcns, that no man should
be backward in the exercise Of that great
duty.--The opposition to that administra-
ton has not ceased. II is now, al this
moment, while we arc celebrating here
combining its efforts for the purpose of
overthrowing il.
What did we connect in our minds with
the political revolution we have brought
about! We did not vote for Zachary
Taylor because he was Zachary Taylor
With the man we had little To do We
went for principle for those invaluable
principles which have been so happily
described by your President. We thought
him the exponent Of those principles
We thought that the administration would
be safely entrusted to his hands; for we
believed bin to be Wing in principle
And has he not proved it! Has he not
silcnccd the opposition that was made to
him on that head! (AppIause.)
But, gentlemen, we connected other
matters and other considerations, great
and important. with that election. We
looked for measures of reform. for mea-
sures Of redress. We thought We had
grievances. We thought we had been
wronged by the Legislation of the country.
and we hoped TO obtain redress We
have been looking earnestly 10 the Con-
gross which is now about to assemble for
those measures Of redress What the
character of that body is To- be- is not yc,
well settled but we shall have there pend.
ing questions of great and deep interest
We shall look with earncstness. we shall
look with anxiety to the proceedings which
will take place there during the course Of
this ensuing wear.
Gentlemen. apprchcnd that the Presi-
dent OF the United States has given YOU
sufficient proof that he is ready and will
ling to cooperate with you in these mea.
surcs. What has he done during the little
interval that he has alre adv occupied that
high station, ! think he has given to YOU
every earnest which he can give. Of the
sincerity of his purpose. and of his in
tcntion to carry out Wing principles.
What does he declare TO you in that beau
tiful inaugural address, which may be
very fairly said to be compendium of
Wing principles lie says, IL am for
peace" (Applausc.)
II so happens. fellow citizens. that. even
before the assembling of Congress. he
has had an opportunity TO express his
views upon that subject. 1t was objected
10 him that he was soldier; but ! will
ask every man within the reach of nv
voice. to trace his conduct. step bv step.
from the time he was inauguratcd. to this
day. and then TO say il he has seen one
single proof of the ambitious spirit Of the
soldier, or of any purpose of disturbing
the harmony Of this country.
twas said that he was a Shareholder.
and as "A stakeholder. all his interests, all
his sympathies, and all his feelings. would
be with that great interest in the country;
and he was strongly and powerfully OBJ
Jected TO on that ground. Now. has he
exhibited selfish feeling upon this point!
or has he given YOU proof that he has a
mind elevated above all such feelings!
(Applause) 7,
You know in what way Texas was in.
'roduced into this country You see. in
the first place. revolution growing IN.
which draws It's resources from the bosom
Of the United States. You see tina, 70
volution successful, and when it brought a
war with il. and the calamitics of a war.
Texas seeks the support OF the United
States. and to protect herself bv annexa-
ton. in order that she might secure that
support.
Now. what has arisen within a few
months past! We have seen within the
country band OF conspirators. assembled.
armed and organized. for the purpose of
efecting similar revolution in a neigh.
boring State. Well. gentlemen. if the
President had had these sympa,hies for
the extension Of slavery; if he had had
these selfish views which have been imnu. '
ted TO him. how easy was it for him TO sit i
silent like his predecessor. and take no
notice Of such events But how did he
exercise the duties Of the high station
which he occupied! Why. fellow.citizens.
before you knew that there was danger.
before you were aware that this band of
conspirators was within your own bosom.
YOU read his proclamation denouncinp il. /,
That is what the President did. and hone
he will get the credit for so erea, mea.