New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1852-11-11
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acknowledgements Lands.
At Jackson. Cape Gnardtaa Co., No, October 30 lsje
CITIZENS: come among you with great sat-
isiaction TO myself on this occasion, TO express
my gratitude TO the people of this County. and
10 the people of all the Counties in the southern
part OF my District, for the support which they
gave me in the late election. | owe this ex-
preston of thanks TO all the Counties, and es-
pecally TO this one, the old standard Democrat
IL County of the South, and which has given me
majority of its votes. Thirty-six years ago
was in the practice Of the law here, and knew
all the old Inhabitants, and had their personal
and political friendship. The recollection Of
these early friendships is dear tc ms; and,
without going over d long list OF names which
memory calls up, l must mention one whose
prominence in the County Qong its represen-
tative and almost its father and always my
friend,) entities him To the distinction OF per.
sonal notice. | speak of George Frederick
Bollmger-an honest man, a true patriot, On
incorporating Democrat; and perfect exam.
pie of good citizen both in public and private
lire. This was his County, and his name is as
sooiated with in all liz Democratic triumph and In
he Legislative history o; the State. 1t supported In
hi lifetime, and, aftor bref alteration, hss returned
to that support. the young County named after him,
and chiefly carved out of ths has also gwen me
jory Perry, Jefferson, Madison, Oregon, Ripley, Siod
dard, Wayne, (amost) have also given me maorities
thnrk them all But my Trunks not limited 10 these
which gave me mlortes, but extend to all my friends,
(al Il at and be) in all the other counties
Ste. Geneyeye, 81. Francis, Reynolds Shannon DUNK
lin, Fuller Scott and Mississippi: and especially the
nine unts rrifed and uncompromsinR Democrats In
New Madr d. ana the five In Pemisot, who were neither
sfrad nor ashamed 10 show themselves solitary aud
alone" in good cnuse. May they be seed In the Demo-
cratic chur,h b, yielding hundred fold
CIrIzENsl-l have had great qualification In the
electon-he smallest part only my account
Person ally, had but little interest in IT, and would
gladly have been spared both the toll of the Canvass,
the h nor OF the victory, and the parliamentary labor
which success imposes; but had option-no liberty
OF choice 10 do De pleased. had been sold of tho
Senate, and conspiracy had been formed TO keep mo
out and 10 destroy IN the good opinion Of my fellow
cltiz enc. wes not Of temper 10 submit 10 such out
rnges. That personal reason for standing the cleo
non there were also public reasons for doing There
w@a party among us plotting 10 join the State 10 q
touih IN cor fe0eracy and did not deem il right 10
abandon the Stte 10 their criminal machinaons There
were good men among deceived and did not think
right 70 leave them In error. The frends Of ths
Union called tor my help, and could not be deaf 10
their call. Thus was made candidate Ia spite Of my
self and by those who plotted the destruction Of this
Union, tnd plotted my destruction. standing n their
WY.
have been succe ssful-no We have been saccess
ul and have seen the effect OF this both
home and abroad upon the public mind have trsy'
eled since the election and witnessed unusual spec
aclealmost national congratulations the event Of
return ot one man 10 the national councils. Every
where from the AL siseippi to the Potomac, have
met congratulations, and not from political ireDtsony
but from good men N ell parties And whyi Notion
my own account-nst for any honor benefit 20 mo
not from any concern in my individual fate bst
for the fske OF the country because beleyefl
could be Of service TO the country and tht the country
needed NY services. This was the secret OF this I'M
wonted spectacle Of national rejoicing at the issue Of
ressiCnal election Ia district and
deeply has there public manifestations sunk upon my
feelings. 1t has gs en- me glimpse Of myself beyond
the gayo-showed me how | am to stand with my
countrymen after am gone-showed me that have
place IN their good opinion and that not 70 BE- re-
miited 10 pOsterity for that justice the dead which
sometimes denied 10 the living Profound sensations
follC Ills cCny c;iOn. II were young might feel Ell
slted aged feel the oppression Of gradtude AID 70
spon,hliy-greteul 10 the American people .Or then
justice ana bndne's-snd fearful OF dsappo.ntnen,-
and tina, may Diminish instead Of increase tas national
faSor. He fto.Ore have been q simple member W
Copgresr bound u act the subecs only which con
coIIed ny sute, and at liberty 20 act upon national
sut jecs judi Ileut dictated but now Tack 10
signeo me- and IN expectation excited which feel 10
ability 20 fulfill. There are disorders IN The Dsdy pom
tic wild cl for roHedies and in the national bcEesye
ment OF our eDiiusIt public men, long shining bSh
stars IN political frmsrnenf and truck irv'o
their spheres, The public expectation toward me-
X fCI M i always difficult, often hazardous, had
some In's tcsnkiess Office. The public voice q
protsins Of user ia the administration Of the Feiefn
Government, ind demands their reform. In The paDe
de tituCp haf turned toward me; but can oay an
in the words Of the first political Iesson ey1
learn;-tte lessor Of thirty years ago. On my frs. AZ
rSing at W1ssaagon-that no one man can re'oIn
sluses TIA it rec uTes administration 70 DO ns
require the letd Of aPresident, and the backing o.
Car met AID Congress And the wisdom OF tls simon'
ton hrs been med by oil sbeequenf experience
In thing only there be no mltake IN tav sppe1
70 and that IL regsrdto my feelings and prtn P"
am opposed 20 all sbuscs, and ready ~ &C; stb say
admin toD, Wig or Democratic, in the great ~o'h
OF their total esnrpaton. -
Al tie head there abuses la worthy U head ueut
aud the legitimate offspring Of all minor one, stA.a'
nien', now lumptd q; sixty millions OF dolsr' sh