The republic., 1852-06-30

! Snevor heard him say word upon the subject but
Il think an not Ignorant Of the science of the hu
man heart What! that man untricndly who has
sdevoteI iorty years of his life to the public service
He unfriendly TO tho Constitution, and the law q
. made in pursuance thereof, while always willing q
eto pour out his LIES blood for its maintenance 4
[Cries Of "No, }" "no;" "Never ""neyer"l Ii isl
Fan absurdily 10y which half grown children canno
sbe gui!ed. [Lapghter.l The allegation ia idle.
l have my preferences, like other men, but they|
iwiil never arouse my fears, on any thing of thai
3sort, against General Scott.
would detain you minute more. Certanl
5gentlemcn have tried to raise excitement tina q
General Scott is subject to impure and undue in
snuences. / have never had conversation with
ahn; but the man who may feel disposed to kfdnap
slave has need to fear court martial and speedy
execution more than any improper influences, I
: think. Laughter
The qucstion has been asked hundred times
what course would take since the nominations
2To answer this could not pause moment "A
man might we'll ask me whether will eat when u
am hungry and drink when am thirsty Laugh
tier Between me and the Democratic party there
] is an impassablc gulf, which has been widening]
I for the last twenty five years. [Rcnewed merri-
mcn'l And another consideration is, have al
ah, gh regard for gentlemen of the Democratic par
sty, and for myseIf Laughter An honorable mani
may avail! himself of trcason but an Eonora-
bic mau fold to his bosom traitor? As long as1
the history of revolution is read by the lovers
2of liberty, the promotion in arms Of Benedict Ar
uold by the British will be dospscd. And if had
gone over to tho Democratic pnrty. and they had
promoted me, they would have dsgrnced them ;
selves. Laughter.
Ircpcat the reason why ratify the whig nomi
nation: l am National Wing. and 1t makes nc
difference to what man is selected if he stands
up TO the Constitution; no matter how remote his
8residence may be, he is my friend and fellow citi
zen. shall say nothing about General Scott
am. however, old enough to remember that the war
of 1912 elected vast deal Of feeling in the South
] It was termed southern war, a republican war.
My destiny to be the Of revolutionary
soldier and to be surrounded by many Of the sur
vving soldiers of the revolution ct that time.
Though child remember the interest manifested
by them when they heard of our first defeats; and
Z shall ever remember the horrible news of Hul's
surrender. Bot there was change in our for
! tunes soon young Scott was put at the head
sof the battalion. The young eagle rose from the
dust, screaming in the air, and il then tha the
Brish lion crouchcd before the stars and stripes
[ApPlausc, long contnucd.l This man not to be
worthy Of the American people. 1t is preposter- 4
absurd. Who is Winfield Scott? What is
the oak Of the hrests II is deep rooted in the soil
!on which it stands. He is tho oak, identified with
and planted on American coil. [Applause.I
But my province WAS TO speak Of the gentleman|
who has received the nominatio for the second
follice. | allude 10 my friend, William A.. Ora 4
ham, [applause;l and may be pardoned for al
short narrative Of that gentleman. tCries of "Go
on % il any man can speak knowingly Of him J
am that individual. For nearly quarter OF al
century our occupations have led into almost
daily contact. | state to you that n scion Of a
more worthy stock never descended in any family
He il the descendant of n revolutionary soldier.
1 G cnsrAi Joseph Graham was by birth n Pennsyl-
3vanian. When hut five elk years old he was
carried by his widowed mother 10 North Carolina.
ALTHOUGH young, he was old enough to be in
Aiec ecklenburgh in l715. However it may be denied
kor hidden, the fact Suppressed, yet IL truo
the teachings of history that the iirst
OF Independence was made in Mcckicnburgh, in
that State, at the little town OF Charlotte, the
2oth OF May, IT'S. mention TINA with pride, al
though there has been political separation be-
tween myself and the descendants Of tho men " he
made the declaration. l allude to the Alcxandcrs
the McKnights. the folks, and divers others-men
who knew no middle iortune between the liberties
: OF the country and dcath-men brave Julius
| Cesar, and ns patriotic as Cato. From OF
ihose men William a. Graham is descended
have met with a more bic man. A
man more American in feeling has yet come
to my knowledge. The temptations of success
could not seducc him from duty, the force of
circumstances cause him to stoop to conquer.
Among those who have known him best and
longest his private character is most appreciated
i His native State has honored him. lie was repeat
edly member Of the Legislature, and elect ed
Il TO preside over one branch OF that body lie was
elected Governor, and served as a United States
Senator lie is now here in the position Of Score
Htsry Of the Navy, which you know well as do
There is man who can point the finger to any
4spot the reputation Of that gentleman; there is
no man who is more ardently devoted to the Con
1sutution and the Union, and more of an American
in character | fear shall subject myself to the
8disease to which takers liable; but let say
II ~e tender to you heartfelt ackno oeledg gmc MT
Tor prcscnting ono Of her cons in cOnuorion with 81
distinguished position the Vice Presidency
ri Let me talk ina plain way. and call your attention
~ TO fact: North Carolina was the last State cav
Sonc, 10 come into the Union She has never nctet
8lrOm mere impulse, bot from judgment. sh
fesrcd that The General Government wo Id be 20,
Hstrong for her She could not, however. be happ,
M from the sisicr hood, solitary and alone. but
Epicdgc you my sacred honor che toiH be me last Il
zh0ve his Union [Applsusel She, repeat, act'
q from no sudden impulscs; and having pnrtakcn o
thc fruits 81 tins Union which have 40 abundanly
been showercd around her for three fOurths of Q
century rely upon II, she will be the last TO leay,
= this Union.
y In conclusion, single remark, without dispar
Esgiug tho 8iltcr States. The old North State
4 which. in many hard fought field, has been lkc
an oosis ia the desert will rally t. the nomna ton
= She looks 60 her sisters with abiding confidence
4 Do as you old IN the days Of the revolution She
will never forget John Adams, Samuel Adams
u and John Hancock. Never forget little Rhod,
Isiand When che and her sisters were trUddci
down. that little state sent 60 va Nathaniel Green
60 take command Of the little army TO relieve vi
y from an invcicrAtc foe. ! never forget thiF
and a, "A Wing, and n devoted friend To the Union
will n,ver set up my opinion against majority
& AMI become obstinate. Love is accompanied BY
rnccessitics A man who courts a girl. haTpcniua 2
NO get the clip, may always live bachelor
laug btcr;l but O man Of sense picks his flint
sor puts ON a percussion cup, and tries nrain.
n Thousands of happy unions have taken place
INC, ~ only the third disappointment but after the
knominatiun my devotion becomes strong "a the
y FIRST Let onward" be our cry Let us say W.
Z will fight like men, andif fail let us fail like
dmcn, with our faces TO the os n overpowcrcd by
Anuubcfs, can but surrender prisoners Of war,
Hand trust will be treated like prisoners of war
sby Christian people. ! tell you never yet have
Xgot my fret choice; have often been beaten, bat
y never conquered.
4 The applause was loud aud long continued.
1 VOICE FROM TENNESSEE.
9 Hon. WN. CuLLoN, OF Tennessee, was next in
gtroduccd to the meeting. lie spoke as follows
q Mr.. PsEsIDENT hSD FELLOW CtrizsSs oF rus cry
s5or w AsHNGroS AND oF THs DrsTSICT OF COLUMBIA:
II do unt know but that ouEh TO extend my gratu.
!, ,hOns beyond the District, for IL to
Ibis that not only is the city Of Washing
4 ton out in its strength, ana tho District of Col0m
5a, but IL seems 10 mc from the front you present
xhere to night that must have had a sprinkhug
q rom the world at large. tLaughter.1 | thant
lsyour Chairman for stating TO you that come ror
4 Tennessee. I am Tcnnessean by adoption. nj
stbough kcntuckiau by birth. | am Clay W hig
.9of the Kentucky school. tCheers And am bers
n to mig g. as al Wings are Mt all umcs, and al
'.Occnslons, TO bear my testimony In behalf Of the