The daily union., 1852-10-13

on the public highway and far more demonzing in lls
influence on the community
have devoted so much time TO this discu ssion that
nave none el 70 speak OF The qualifications OF the two
candidates Tor The presidency. need not regret it, how
ever as the distinguished and eloquent gentlemen who
have preceded me Colonel Savage and Colonel Cemens)
nave let little TO be said on this subject But am un-
wiling 10 pass II by without single remark. know
pom lhe candidates personally and well; and while
hohor Gen Scott "a soldier and man, who has shed
iusue on lhe military reputation OF the country, hold
nun 10 oe eniirey unqualified for the high civil trust o
which be has been nominated He has neither the ex-
perIence, the requirements, nor the illness OF TEN.
per iof sale or successful administration OF the govern
ment and ! say this without the slightest mpeach.
ment OF his integrity as a man On the other hand
consider General Pierce having high qualifications for
lhe once Of Chie Magistrate. He is we'll read in the
constitution and laws OF his country; he has had large
experience IN public affairs he is firm consistent and
true and above all, q say it without Intending to in
slluie any comparison in this respect between him and
ms competor he Is distinguished by modesty OF feel
ing and demeanor which itself the sures aud most
honorable badge OF merit In word. believe no dis
interested man, who knew them both well as do,
would hesitate moment in his choice rEH
ANA now, fellow citizens, lei address TO you few
closing remarks in support OF the good in which
we are engaged ! make this appeal 10 you with the
who have any interest in this contest excepting iha,
which every patriotic has in the prosperity of his
country and me preservation OF her Liberties. Most of
You belong 10 that class-he most seadast and reliable
IN all counresQ say It without intending to disparage
any oher which is devoted TO the cultivation OF the soil
All other pursuits less ransory in their ma
tuIe. is only this that binds us inIssoubly 10 the
earth from which spring. and to which must in due
me under The universal sentence, give ourselves back
NO wonder that he who his labor year after
year 70 The spot OF earth on which his lot is cast and
VINO has, as were, incorporated himself with il by ex
pending on II The vlgor OF his manhood and his youth
should come al last to regard part of himself and
cling 10 u with tenacity which other class feel
lie, above all other men. has interest too large be
estimated in the political contests of the country Ii is
10 see the government administered with the simplicity.
the purify, and the exemption from all wasiefllness
without which we cannot IN the order OF human causes
ana results long remain Tree The founders OF the de
mocracy in this hemspherehe political fathers whose
pure lives and primitive virtues at the ev-
dence ana he pledge OF the purify OF their aithhave
enoined you 10 maintain simple and frugal govern
eni as The best security Tor the preservation OF your
freedom.
You know that il is only to the democracy YOU can
look Tor obedience 10 these sacred inuncons The doc
rne OF our opponents in this respect the very reverse
OF ours They believe in proluse and a munifcen
government-taxng literally, spending freely, and pur
sulng private capital and industry into their most seaues
tered channels with offensive and perncious control
They do not profess 10 be economical in expenditure
they have the decency not to in theory virtue
which they renounce in practice There is nothing in
their creed nothing in their professions nothing in their
measures, nothing IN the practical agencies they exert
upon society or government, out of which YOU can ey
tract any assurance Of tranquility in the hour of pros
peniy, or OF safety in OF public danger II you
would have security, and Freedom and prosperity, and
power stand fast the democratic faith for II is the no.
iiilca liberty with which God has made you free
And now, fellow citizens, | take my leave OF YOU
As the distinguished gentleman who imned aiely pre.
ceded me Colonel Ciemens) has already said, we shall
not all meet again is not in the order of human lille
that another should all reassembled But
those OF us who shall be spared ill November next
though far apart, will be drawn together by common
feeling OF exuaton at the great triumph which will
await US If the intervening time shall be faithfully EN-.
ployed In our Staes, counties, and our towns In
other circles and reunions, shall meet again; and
while Join graduating hands with nearer friends
our memories will bring back you and we will re-
oice with you, with hearts full your own that the
Granite State, in her principles and in her gallant SON.
has received the highest of all earthly sanctonshe ap
probation oi the American people