The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-08-24

well the glorious recollecous Of the past ndsso-
uby connected with the preservation Of great charter
OF libeuy-the constitution
The resolutions having been read and adopted. the
chairman introduced to the meeting Colonel William Big
ler who was received by the immense assenblage with
every demonstration OF pleasure and respect Col b. pro-
ceeIed al once 10 the business oil the evening
1t is not purpose. nor Is II necessary 10 give de
tailed report OF he masleT speech OF Col Bigler: HIS
opinions all the topics OF importance involved IN the
canvass have already several other occasions
been placed record our pages They undergo no
changes They the in the agricultural as m me
iron districts What he said the meeting last night on
the fugv slave law he said al the door OF David wal
mot II is therefore unnecessary 10 report nun again IN
! detail. >,
lie said that he was closely connected business with
Philadelphia and Tor twelve or heen years had ad me
most pleasant intercourse with her citizens; that he
looked her advancement and prosperity with the PRIDE
which he should feel IN the metropolis Of his NAIVE
State, and that in his present position II was peculiarly
gratfyin TO him TO address her Citizens
He said he had been much confused; but there was
only one pon, which he felt sensitive As 10 what
said about his humble position in life, and his poor
abilities he somewhat Indifferent. The people were
to Judge OF them and 10 them he would leave The decis
ion But when he charged with duplicty, as he had
been in quarters he felt due 10 himself TO repe
the charge. He would be unworthy OF the great demo-
cratic party well OF the position for which he had
teen named if he did not state full and fairly The same
in all places his opinions such matters OF State ana
national policy as involved in the present canvass
And this he had DONE and would continue to do, and no
man could speak with truth TO The contrary.
He then went on IN the same tram OF straightforward,
MANLY and convincing logic that has won him so many
friends in every quarter OF the State N which ne mas
claims in connexion with the improved hnaaces OF
The State, and the much Wanted sinking fund When
lie was done, the gov left bare OF his bor
rowed panaye as the silly jackdaw was who vanly
dressed himself in the feathers oil the bird OF Paradise
On the tariff he declared his preference unequvocaly for
the tariff of lS46 He said The State executive had but
little do with this questions but it had been drawn
into the by his opponent and therefore he no.
uced it, History, he SAID, shows that the democratic
boun haan
nation 1t had always shown desire to cherish them
all; but no one of them should be built up at the expense
| of the others.
On the currency question he particularly happy
Many, he said, mistake the circulating medium Tor
wealth but it wealth. but merely the type OF it,
Labor and its products are the only real wealth Cur.
rency then being wealth. but merely the convenient
representative OF it, should be taken that we have not
too much OF il, as dear and repeated experience has
shown that srpcrabnndance OF il is injurious In pro-
vidng currency for the people, it should be well Sc
cured and there should be efectual provision that il
should b, promptly paid The poor people who hold
their small small notes nearly always the
sufferers by bank faures and, for this amongst other
reasons there should be ample security for prompt pay
ment - III
Col B. then proceeded to the consideration of the
promise measures. on which his opinions are Loo well
known for repetition in columns. He declared again
he had often done before that in this matter he stood
the platform OF right and justice to our southern lei
low citizens and that he was consequently for the com
promise they stand, and against any further
agitation of the questions they were designed 10 settle.
He spoke also of the bill repeating the obstruction law
which The governor has in his pocket, and said
just act, and should become law. The section OF the
law which it is intended TO repeal refusing as II does the
OF State als TO the claimants OF fugitive slaves,
he characterized one of those unfortunate laws
which work wrong in every direction" For" said he
whether you regard It in It's antagonsm with the con-
s'i,uon, the law OF Congress, or on The score OF hu-
manly, it IS in every light bad"
Col Biger then said he had been very closely cate
chsed BY oil the citizens of Philadelphia in reference
10 his opinions the fnaitive-save law. tie had given
answers, and still he hai been caechised de wondered
Yh,th malls pf lnsifV
had had any desire 10 know what to be done
With the bill which the governor had in his pocket
Why does he not ask the governor what TO be the sit
OF this bl Why does he not ask The governor fol
what purpose the slavery agitation IS TO be reopened
Why does he not ask the governor to state specifically
the changes that be asked for in that law? These
are impoan, matters, and shoad be known. But this
curious gentleman seems TO have but little desire for
knowledge these points. There must be at least one
citizen III this Commonwealth who desires to cast his
vote with single view to this question: and in justice to
that citizen the question should be answered.
Upon this poin, Colonel Bigler added, with happy sar-
casm, that thus gentleman had not always" considered
curiously" as he wished 10 consider He had once
on time TAX en- a candidate for the highest Office IN the
gilt OF ne nation, who had other platform of princi
plies than resolution OF thanks for the of the build
ing in which the nomination was made Now, said he,
long as confess myself democrat, and grateful
Tor the nom naon have received, and am thankful for
the OF the building in which was nominated my d.
ous interrogation ought 10 be abundanty satisfied But.
continued Colonel Bger, if this matter not rather too
serious Tor Jocuanty would ask that the questions
have put may be answered previous TO any further pub
cation of the catechism which the gentleman alluded
issues every morning before breakfast 10 the public of
Philadelphia.
The speaker then concluded with impressive state
ment OF the real dangers 10 be appehended from this
newed agitation of the slavery issues and showed clearly
that every exhibition OF desire The part of northern
Stale 10 disturb the measures of compromise would be
used BY disunonists everywhere means OF advancing
Their cause.
| Enough for 10 night The meeting just such
one no pen can describe Every attempt to reduce it
10 paper must fall far short of reality The marching
and couner-marchng Of the clubsiheir lights and ban
nerslheir shouts and cheers OF greeting when they
passed each o,her-iher enthusiastic welcome TO their
nominee for governor-and above ALL the appearance of
that vast surgng of humanity, it swayed to and
fro, in one great uDbroken wavecannot be mboded in
words and will not attempt further. That the
greatest party meeting held here, the wings will
admit Equally evident was another point-,hough this
perhaps they will not readily acknowledge and that
IS that Governor Johnston IN inviting Col Bger TO tax
The field with aim in this canvass has not oRly made
false reckoning, but has committed 'tbe mistake OF hi.
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