The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-02-28

Bundled up in that Union in which we have lived
and fiourished we pledge our lives and sacred
honors TO maintain II inviolabe, 30 that not one
star shall ever all from ii, one stripe be torn
from those glorious colors which have so long
waved over ourglorious Union.
Joseph l.. Waite, esq, next addressed the meet
ing as follows
FELLOW CITIZENS: II has been my good fortune,
on many occaions, to address my low-citizens
OF New York a the current topics Of the day, and
am free 10 coafess, in the modesty OF my nature,
that have felt much embarrassed, not in relation
10 what should say TO you, but what should not
utter to this meeting. II is meeting of all poli-
cal parties, wpo, with union Of sentiment, come
here to preselt the glorious spectacle OF men, for
rushing towars their God to catch an inspiration
to keep together this great Confcderacy.
1t was rev and singular necessity which
caused call b be made upon the citizens Of New
York to testify their devotion to the Union. II
fitting, on thi, occasion, that they should remem-
Der not only heir devotion to the Union, but also
that ancestry from which they sprung; and he, for
one, could MT forget. while we were bound to
pay due respect to the ardent impulses and fiery
actions of our brethren of the South, who, we
believe, act n that way which they think should
actuate them members of this Confederacy,
we must abs, look TO our ancestry, and think
twice before We act once. He would not forget,
when our bre hren of the South forget the true du-
possessed the ardent action, ii would lead to
deluge this land in blood. He did not forget that
we are OF coocr and more phlegmatic materials
While they were descendants of the Cavaliers, we
were descendants Of the Round Heads. He could
not forget that it was the Round Heads who tram
pied upon the doctrines OF Divine rights and pas
sive obedience. He could not forget that it was
at Charlestown they struck the first blow from
which the great Union sprung. And these facts
were entitled to some consideration from their
brethren at the South. But this was not the time
the occasion to dbcuss the question between the
North and the South. We Round Heads are
sembed here tonight solely to support the Union,
to extend the hand of fellowship and brotherly
love, and even to sacrifice portion Of principle to
support the Union. He came here ms one prefer
ring the Union mon than slavery or no-slavery
The doctrine of the Nilmot proviso of but lit
tie Importance CONTESTED with the maintenance of
the Union, which J UNNECESSARILY above it. /
say, that we will sacrfice that principle for the
Union, which is ahve all other principles. IA
voice from the crowd: ssNo, no."l Let me say to
him who said "No, that every man attached to
the great principle of human liberty should
know that the great object Of the Union was to
spread the blessings pr human liberty. And call
him friend, and say b him that when compromise
is ended, and every hing done than can Be done
TO preserve the Uniol, that then, we Round Heads
will, with that mat [pointing to Gen. Scott to
command us--[loud cheers, amidst which the con-
GLIDING words of tie sentence were lost.] Is not
this your resolve?
We will compromise while we may, and when
compromise ceases be n virtue and our offices
spurned, we viii stand by the Union still. This
is the determination of US northern men. He, for
one, was fixed with this determinations; he would
teach it to his Children, and would die by it. II
to preserve this Union that they had met, and
no matter what happened, the Union should be
preserved, at The sacrifice of all else that we
held dear. He could not conclude without express
ing the joy he felt On this OCCASION the resolutions
which it was propoed to adopt were founded on
the resolutions of Henry Clay; but he trusted that
no appreciation of o(rs that man for the services
he bestowed ON the country will disturb u.s. There
was no man more sttached to his fortunes than he
(Mr. W.) was; but he did not come here to do
honor to him. He came here TO preserve that Union
in which was invoked all our pride for the past
and our hopes for the future. Still, it was for the
Union he was battling in that Senate, with three
| score and ten years his head. And then, like
the stag at bay in That Senate he will stand, unit
some felon hand strikes the ground from under
him, and his county follows him to the tomb. But
Notwithstanding whatever may be our admiration
of the man, yet, forgetting that admiration, If We
| now cheer, let it be three cheers for the Union
He had already nid that we must compounds
| while compromise would be of any avail and ex
| tend the hand of friendship until we discover tina
compromise will produce no good result. AnC
| after that, i only say, we men of the North vii
still live under our own glorious flag. And if com
promise 10 not received, and all concessions
hausted, we viii find at least one man who viii
1
one man only who risked his popularity with hi
constituents; there was first Wig, second Free
Soier, and now Unionist, TO whom he stood up /
/ pay admiration. There were also Democrats, who
shoulder to shoulder with Henry Clay, stood an
| have dared to RAISE their voices and say, let whs
will come, let it be veal or wo, We will stand b
this Union. And he trusted that every man woul
now forfeit his party feelings and express their ad
miration and love for Lewis Cass. Samuel Houster
Henry Clay, ano Thomas H. Benton, four con
genial spirits who will live for all future time in
glorious immortality for their achievements in de
fence of the Union.
Gen. Scott was here called on, and rose amids
long and continued cheers. Headdressed the meet
ing follows
FELLow-crrzrss: Your kind greeting flls m
with the deepest emotions. Icame here not expect
ing 10 take more than stand in some corner of th
great hall, TO witness the proceedings. Some kin
| friend discovered me below, or should not hav
stood in this conspicuous place. did not expectt
have addressed one word to this meeting. ] sc
before me much Of the wealth, intelligence, and RI
spectability OF this great city assembled here, fc
the purpose Of supporting our great Union, Of tbs
| Union Of which lam an humble friend and scrvan
| cannot call myself citizen Of the North, Soutl
West, or East. I served the Union for forty yean
and feel myself citizen Of every part Of it--an
therefore am friend TO the Union and KNOWN
that IL in jeopardy, and that this meeting cam
here TO promote harmony and preserve the Unior
therefore came here, and return you many thanl
for the kindness you have bestowed upon me. al
not an Abolitionist, nor an advocate Of slavery.
come not here as Democrat or Wing; have ha
no party feelings IN forty-fwo years; but when II
cry is, that the Union is in danger. and a rally
called 10 support il, would have been q cowa
and recreant, If bad no. also rallied. OF whs
ever value may be the remainder OF my life, an
none sets more value on il than do, would Civ
IL in support Of the Union. ! hope that Twill N,
live to see disunion Although cannot call myse
a Samson, I will be buried beneath its ruins. al
charmed with the good feeling and universal pair
otism which this meeting has exhibited; and CO
! grant that you may devise come plan 10 save thu
Union, which we all, in heart and soul, are 10 mud
attached 20.
The meeting then adjourned, with three chez
for the Union and Compromise.
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