The daily union., 1852-10-12
From lhe Richmond Ensxxss.
Senator James M. dason's speech.

/ tH.u From uhs Richuona Esssirss.
Senator James M. Mason's speech.
Ga Friday night there very large, spirited, and
enthusiastic meeting OF the democracy in the African
church Senator Mason was cordially received and a.
vered avery able and powerful address OF about two
hours II abounded in strong views. and, IN mastery
manner II aayed The two parties and their exponenlu,
the nominees ofthe two conventions II clearly showed
that General Pierce, the nominee OF Virginia and the
South was the true representative Of the nationals conssr
yatiye, real Union party OF the countywhile General
Scott the representative Of the abolition party. q
guided and shaped by the great arch -inguer, VIM, II
Seward Mr.. Mason's speech was emnenty practical.
aud produced profound impression. We hope 10 ~
able TO lay II before readers IN ullas. motion
Of Mr. G. W. Clutter, the warm thanks Of The association
were rendered 10 him Tor his able address and copy was
requested for publication.
Mr. Mason commenced by saying that in 1850 be
had had doubts whether he should ever take part
in presidential election again, but he was free to
say that, while he had nothing 10 take back Of hs
action in that memorable struggle, no one took
deeper interest than himself in, the success Of the
the election OF Franklin Pierce, as the proper man
to bring back the country the and safe republican
trackfor Pierce had always consistently and serny sus
talned the principles OF the Sales-right republican
school, in opposition 10 the doctrines OF the federal party
in favor OF strong and consolidated national govern
mcnt The first attack upon General Pierce came from
the National Era The central organ Of abolition. which
assaIed him as being opposed TO strengthening the gen.
ea government and in favor OF the extension Of State
rights He (Mr. M knew Pierce to be modest, un-
assuming man, OF fine talents, lofty integrity, loyalty 70
tue constitution and fidelity TO the country and should
he be elected to the presidency OF which he entertained
no doubt, he would administer the government ably and
faithfully The wings may profess mo partyism," and
may seek 10 sink the great questions that divide the two
parliesi but they cannot carry on the government with
out bank tariff, and all the measures originated BY
Alexander Hamilton the great founder OF their party;
and should they getully into power they will again
press all these mischievous measures, 4tasx
Mr. Mason then passed to the question OF slaveryhe
important question OF the demonstrated, iD
most able and convincing argument. that Seward was
the spirit and leader of the northern whig party;
that tAat party, while tJamillng the
platform, had nominated Winfield Scott; tina, Scott was
their exponent and elected. would necessarily be in
fuenced and controlled by Seward and his party 49,
Mr.. M. next traced the history of Frank Pierces nom
lnalion. Pierce had filled the highest Offices in the
Try; While in The House and United States Senate hs
had invariably stood by and voted with Calhoun and
South, in defence OF the constitutional rights OF ne
South He voluntarily retired into private life decl.
ming the high post OF a seat in Mr. Polk's cabnet--vet
when broke out, he enrolled himself private.
fight the battles of his country This showed him to
be no common man-but man OF note, above the COM
mon run OF men. While at home, Pierce had from mo.
lives Of the pures, patriotism thrown himself into the
struggle agans, the fanatcs had put down the nomnAr
ton of Atwood because OF his opposition to the fugitive
slave law and had driven Hale from the democratic party
because OF his opposition 10 the annexation of Texas MIR
NJ then rdded the Foss and Fogg New Boston alsehoods,
proved that Pierce bold and fearless champion of
the constitution, and that he among the few nOrtheTn
TO whose election might be looked TO crush the
fell spirit of abolition Senator Mason concluded with
gna-who Stood sponsor 10 the South for the soundness
OF franklin PeIce-to rise above party, TO put down
Sewardsm and all It's mischies, and 10 rally around the
democratic nominee, who presented such clean bill OF
health, without single stain or aint oil abolition. san
Jones Lyons, esq, was then loudly called upon for
speech. He advanced few steps, amidst storm OF
lhusiastic applause, and excused himself from making
speech that night He had come TO listen 10 the able and
eloquent address OF Senator Mason which he fully
dosed being nvnced that IN the present crsis all PCT
riots should rise above party and should stand up tor the
constitution and the Union He closed by saying that he
hoped soon to address the people OF Richmond. and 70
plain solemn honest OF his present po
stion Mr. Lyonss reception showed that, in bis present
patriotic course, the popular heart beats warmly for him
John Y. Mason, esq was then loudly called for. and
he made bnet but eloquent and telling addre@s He
and genuine principles OF Franklin PIERCE and expressed
his regret that al the South especially his opponents
had absiaDed from personal attacks upon the char
OF Pierce, who had noby stood up for the
slitutona rights OF the South Ii the solemn duty
OF the South cherish aud defend northern who,
like Pierce had rlsked much for the maintenance OF
southern rights and honor Judge Mason concludea BY
pointing TO the hgh character in which Franklin Pierce
was held by all parties at home-savIng the clique II
Foss & Co, whose hatred and caumnes were nmonG
the truest compliments TO any man. i atsg-tatfuo
Thus closed one OF the most satisfactory, pleasant,
and thrilling meetings Of the The splendid ar
ray oil talents eloqueDce argument and personal charnc
that has been brought 10 bear upon the by
cannot but have exerted powerful influence upon the
public mind OF Richmond Our candidates, and the posi-
ton Of party, have been noby vindicated, and We
look with cordial confidence upon the result the ID
day oil November next a s1yf \
Senator Mason was on Saturday night entertained by
his friends excellent, and spirited, and agreeable
supper the American hotel Among the guests fhst
occasion Monsieur Paul. the accomplished French
France replied in animated and eloquent addrsss
IN which he expressed the hope and belief that cor
dial sympathy would be maintained between the two
great naons-tbe United States and France. e.~tfsO