The daily union., 1852-09-02
SPEECH OF HON. GILBERT DEAN,
or NEW YORK


Mr.. DEAN said, MIR. Chairman. more than two
months have passed since the whg party or rather
section of il Domlpaed its candidate for ihe presidency,
with the sole and ayowed intention OF retaining for IL
self otcia position by dlsegading capacity. aud grasp
ing Tor that most unsubsantal shadow, availability.
The more certainly accomplish this object, It's recog-
nsed committee have scattered broadcas, over the land
pictures so ridiculous as TO excite only emotions Of
tempt in the minds OF those whom they addressed
and provoke TO the whose Judgment has been
insulied by 80 unworthy appeal These pictures, or
caIicatures, accompanied by stories new
veloos, and apochypha that the tales OF Munchausen
and the OF Sinbad are veritabe history IN
comparison To those who feel interest in The prob
lem we so happily soving-lhe power of man 10
control his individual action, 10 determine his own
choieeit is of the highest qualification that all
these appeals have met with response from the
popular heart-haye created excitement in the public
mind.
This experiment has taught its onginaors truth they
should have learned before. that when the country Is
prosperous, trade moving in its accustomed channels,
agriculture receiving its woned reward
and the mechanic arts all successful the people cannot
be stirred into commotion by the sound OF trumpet or
walked to enthusiasm by the sight OF an epaulet-hat
reason alone can permanently influence control the
Judgment though prejudice and fiction may occasionally
and temporarily excite the passions
In this state OF the public mird, it becomes important
to understand the position OF PARTIES, and ascertain
what are obsolete, and what Uing issues, 10 be deter
mined by the people at the ballot box.
The validity or binding efficacy of the several acts
known as the compromise measures s not in issue he
tween the Whig and democratic parties The convention
Of each-whether wisely rightly will not now fay
for the declared purpose OF preserving the nation of
lis party, without reference 10 individual opinion has de-
termned, political organization, 10 acquesce in those
measures, And although there individuals North
and South who do not approve OF all OF the SERIES vet if
there IS any efficacy in paper platforms or party profess
sions them for four years least whichever candidate
for President nominated at the Baltimore Conventions is
elected, be is bound TO regard those settle
men of the matters TO which they relate. The position
OF General Pierce upon this question is undspued,ha
OF General Scott Is equally unequvocal here but at the
Norm, where opposition TO one OF these might
be prohabe he is represented occupying ground upon
this subject which his language and public pledges repu
dlate In some OF the leading papers OF the party which
he now represents the resolution the subject OF the
Compromise has never been correctly published and
elegraphc despatch which quite important this
nexion, has been wholly suppressed From document
issued at the office OF the Republic in this city and which
has been circulated in great numbers in the South by the
Wing National Committee, entitled " The presidential
canvass Or why southern wings should support the NOM
lnees OF the Whg Convention" extract the following
resolution from what II terms
'1he ccial platform of The Tphg National Convention
"s The series of of the Thirty first Congress- com.
monty known as the Com mpromise Adjustment lhe
ceved aud acquesced in by the wings OF the United States
final sslement in principle and substance sub
Jects to whith they relate and far these
cened, we will maintain them, and insis, their strict
enforcement until time and experience shall demonstrate
the necessity OF further legislation guard against The
evasion OF the laws the hand and the abuse their
powers on the other, impang their present efficiency
10 carry out the requirements OF The constitution and
deprecate all further agitation Of the questions thus settled
as dangerous 10 peace and will dscountenance all eE
orts to continue or renew such agitation whenever where
ever, or however, made and Ill maintain this settle
ent as essential TO the nationality OF the whg party and
the integrity OF the Union"
This document, after publishing the resolutions duly
authenticated, says:
Have the candidates, then, pied the platform and
viii they act up TO its acquisitions IL they OF
with mental reservations that would disgrace for
ever they have assumed all the obligations which
platform imposes and will discharge all the duties 1t in
wolves
What was the course of General Scott Immediately
on receiving news OF hs nomination. the General addressed
elesrapb despatch TO friend in the in the
SS he VIM ss Ssns The nose
cept the tame, with the platform OF principles which the
convention has laid down."
lfI were disposed TO criticism, would ask what it is
the General accepls-the nominee the convention
he has been quite as unfortunate in the use of the
English here as IN his former epsolary Efforts. But
leave this TO insert the language Of the official document
relation TO this pledge It's purpor and effect in securing
the "unaninous nomrnaiion !"
"lfGenera Scott such assurance should omit to
act up IN fidelity 10 the principles of the WING platform,
understood and received by the convention and the
strength OF this communication the nomination made
So far therefore, the candidates are concerned they
occupy the same position in reference TO thus subject,
with this exception-,hat the un ia tmous nomination
was gwen 10 Gen. Pierce, unple1ged and unquestoned
whie General Scott alter session oil nearly week,
only obtained /" on ths sJeag ofthis communication
Southern wings, 1t is true, in large NUMBERS both in
anu ou OF Congss refuse 10 support him. but they do
" because they see in this nomination and this pledge
the truth OF the declaration Of certain iofurntial
whig journal, that il the result of corrupt bargain"
by which section 10 have the principles and the
other the cdnddd, and onguenly Rs patronage of he
gopeTnmenf. KNOWING as they do, that The creature
cannot dethrone the creator The be more
potent than the power that originated its movements
that General Scott must therefore be controlled by the
same corrupt influences which produced his nomina-
!on that The patronage OF his administration be
bestowed upon section only OF the party that the
appointments 10 office which would be the result OF his
election would afford constant evidence OF their hu
initiation, seffdom, and submission they, and many OF
their associates in the North, prefer stand aloof from
the contest or even vote for the democratic nominee
rather than aid in the elevation of those who would
look upon them vanqushed rivals, and whose suc.
and degradation OF all who had opposed the movement
which resulted in the election of the candidate OF fac
ton OF the party.
The question OF protective tariff is not an issue be-
tween the parties. In ls44 The Wing National Conven
lion which nominated Mr.. Clay put forth the following
bold and direct resolution in reference to whg prnc
pies
Rsotpfd, That these principles may be summed up o.
revenue 70 deiray the OF govern
men and discriminating with special reference the pro-
econ OF the domestic labor Of the couny-the dsrbu
gle for the pesidencya reform OF executive usurpa.
ions"
The following is the meek and tame resolution of This
year on the subject Of the tariff
"Govcrnment should be conduced pom pncpIes of the
stricesi economy and revenue sufficient for expenses
hereof in time OF peace ought to be mainly derived rom
futy imports, and not from direct and in eyyinp
projection by specific dues when practcable
whereby suitable may be assured 10 Amer