The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-10-21

ty, aud sustained him ia the noble responsibility he
had assumed, should put ON his armor, and never
take il off but in victory or defeat put on mine,
and traversed this nation, from Michigan TO the
extreme border OF Mississippi, doing what little
could do 10 keep Texas out OF the Union.
Then there was 10 be found here, in the State Of
New York, body OF men claiming TO be the eX-
elusive friends Of freedom, who openly declared
that they would sooner Texas and slavery should
be annexed to this Union than Henry Clay should
be elected President after he was pledged to resist
the admission OF Texas. | then made up my mind
that, come what would the Wing party of the
State OF New York should never be transferred for
the benefit of that concern.
We went into the campaign of lS45. | thought
knew the character Of General Taylor, and did
know it,. never had seen the man, and il is
among the sweetest recollectons of my life that
short time before his death had the satsac ton Of
spending a few hours alone with him, in close CON
sultation upon the position of the nation.
Then it was found that every feeling of his heart
was patriotic [applausel that he knew no South
no North that he knew only the glorious nation
OF the United States. He was President, and was
determined TO be its President, regardless of local
interest and local considerations.
will not aude TO the affecting dspensation that
deprived Us Of HIM, nor say one word in reference
TO the distinguished indiyidua my long establish
cd and weli-trled friend, who prcsides over the
destinies of our country. Applause long and
loud closing with three cheers.l Let him gothic
Wings of this nation will take better care of him
than can. Renewed applause
next found myself the presiding officer Of the
convention at Syracuse, and when certain proceed
ngs were had, felt that the Wing party of this
State, If the course then pursued not instantly
arrested, was in another year to be transferred 10
those OF whom have spoken. felt that il was time
for action Recolections of by gone DAYS clustered
thicky around me; | remembered that gallant
band OF Southerncrs, who, IN iS4i, with all the ha
Yards to which they subjected themselves at home,
for all they had in view of future hope was thus pat
at hazard, resisted the admission of Texas, we'll
knowing that however much the South mi ght de-
sire it, II was likely 10 disturb the harmony of the
Union. then swore III my Utmost soul that never
would forget them, and SO help me Heaven, never
will Applause
1t was the proudcst and nobIest act this nation
has ever witnessed; but for the craven spirit OF
northern politicians it would have been successful;
lapplause.l feel as Washington Hunt feels-that
would never allow any man, or set Of men, to
sever the connection which binds me to Clay and
Crittenden. to Bell and Mangum, to Stanly and
Gentry. [Applause.l These nay feelings, and
the action that felt bound TO take, was taken as
hope. in manner to give the least cause for just
offence.
My friends, will dotain you but a few minutes
longer. have spoken too much OF myself No,
no. no'-go on mot a word more of myself; but !
will call your attention TO recent indications to
show whether was right in the judgment passed
upon the action of those of whom | have spoken.
IL IS well known that distinguished citizen of,
and sent from this State, by his single vote could
have prevented the annexation of Texas 10 the
Union and have saved from all the misery
WHICH mas iolloWeu, ana Is likely TO follow
train What have you seen? You have seen that
gentleman suddenly change his position-you have
seen him lncturing within the last two months
upon the awful extension Of slave territory in this
Union, when any man could have risen in his DO
sltlon and said To him, 'Sir, your vote brought
into the Union more slave territory than has been
added to 1t for twenty five years" Did certain
portion OF the press OF this State cry upon the
subject-No, moet of them passed all this matter
IN silence as If preparing the way when the morn
ing stars should sing together on acommon platform
OF Free soil-the destruction of the Wing party.
Applause But enough Of that, gentlemen. We
have assembled now to take into consideration the
position of the Wing party of the State of New
York. II is my pride and pleasure to know that
we have met under that motto, (pointing to the
words though and Ready" worked on the wall in
evergreen;) they will never find rough, but will
always lind US ready. Applause
The principles of the Wing party of this nation
too well known and established for me TO dwell
upon them for single moment; for one, ! can only
cay have gone into this contest and mean 10 see
1t through lApplause.l If any man chooses to
impute wrong motives to me- point him 10 my
past life. and let him for the hereafter try me by
my future action.
] feel that the time has come when every true pa
trio is 70 stand by the Wing principles of the ma
ton. We have the Wing State Executive admin
lstratlon, and we have as glorious a Wing admin
lstratlon at Washington as was ever selected. !
have the pleasure to know every member of that cab
met, and there is not man among them with whom
am afraid TO trust my interest, or beside whom
am afraid TO stand 10 do Wing battle in the cause
Of the nation.
These, my friends, are the principles by which
we must stand. They have been engravcn upon
the very plates of the Wings of the State and Ma
ton; and we must 60 forward, boldly feeling that
with us remains all that serve, ia the State of
New York, for the present, the Wing principles
Tor which we have contended. But my friends
when this movement shall have passed away
when the excitement no longer exists you will
find that the principles for which we contend
"a NJ hay taxi d.
principles and action OF right and truth Of the
Whigs OF the Empire State. IApplausc.l Stand
fast then, VIC are not here 10 scuflle about office
w present the most sublime spectacle that has ever
been witnessed in any convention, of any party, Of
the people Of the State of New York-men coming
from their different homes - Cbautauque shakes
hands with Lawrence-oid Suffolk with Niagara.
lGrcat applause We arc all here, my friends
not for offices for ourselves or our friends not 10
take by the elbow this or that man and get him in
corner TO know who shall make governor, or
canal commissioner, or any other officer. We are
here upon the broad platform upon which we have
stood for ycors-principlcs that VIC are bound 10
dciend-purc as the virtue Of patriotism and sacred
as the porPetuity Of freedom. Applause, long
continued.l
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention rc-assemblcd at the hour ap-
pointed. The chair suggested that, before the re-
port Of the committee was submitted, there would
be an excellent opportunity for any one full of
wing principles 70 say fow stirring words Ere
qucht ana loud calls Tor "HONic,' "JOc HONic,n
brought that gentleman 10 his feet
Mr. Hoxfg said Mr.. President and gentlemen
there IL some mistake about this Those who called
me out meant kindly, but are, in fact unkind /
am not prepared 20 make a speech. There arc
men here far wiser and better qualified than am
20 occupy your attention. ! can do some things ~
well AZ any Of you; but there are some things /
cannot-one IL, make a speech.
Gale Of "Collier, Collier" Brooks, Brooks 1"
"ketchum, ketchum," had no avail. Another call
OF Brooks" brought out Erastus Brooks, Geo, one
Of the editors Of tho Erpres
Mr. BHOoKs said After the CALI that have been
made Tor the distinguished gentlemen from New
York, and others, Il is but presumption in me 10
come before you but there arc times which call
out what there 10 in man, and this is ono Of those
times. Sir, felt, when at Syracuse. that my Do
liucal brothers had done the National Whigs
wrong bad done the great men of our partv
wrong; had done all Of those who differed from
them wrong, when they singled out one man a.
the object OF especial worship-wbcn they exalted
him a. high as Olympus above bic brethren-whcn
they made him the eagle in the sky, and othcrs as
but obaccnc birds 10 fly beneath him I felt that /
could not subscribe to the action which had de-
graded your President, and had commanded Us 10
desert, rend the honored hammer Of Henry CLAY.
and make our Senator the chief object Of idola
try. know that other men are az wise and pure
as he that other members Of Congress were gov.
crned by equal honor, and was unwilling 10 give
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