The daily union., 1852-03-14

on and stood against the spirit OF fsnaticsm which was
warning, IN the name Of free soil. upon the
rights OF my section oi the country lD announcer
charged with departure from democlauc Whclplee
because did not recognise the herelica doctrine o. seees
sisa and abuse poured my head because ou nor
admit that Andrew Jackson iederalls and consoli
datlonist Laughter and applause The best pledge can
give you for the future reference 10 the history c ne
past With neither oil these acons-the fanatics OF the
North or the Souh--gill cooperate to the abandon
men OF my principles. have not supported doctrine
that nine tenhs OF the democracy of the Union have not
espoused nor have advocated measure that nine
tenhs oil the democracy not prepared 10 aequiesce IN
If the that have pursued assigns me position out
side the democratic party Dine-enhs OF the demociac
party 60 outside with me. lCIies OF "We VIII go
SO much lor the past We only judge wisely OF The
future by looking at the past From the history oi the
past learn This esson-lhat the democratic party were
never so successful when they most true 10 their
principles. These principles are not confined 10 this
country alone They scattered broadcast over the
earth Therefore. say aifm your principles ana your
triumph is certain as day. lApplausel But u you
refuse TO avow your principles you no longer the rep
resentaves OF democracy The convention oil The demo
Gratis OF the country will soon assemble ~ Baltimore
Much has been said of the candidates and we all have
our personal preferences have mine will not cay To-
night what they are, but will tell you what we look 10
in the South We look more TO principles than to the names
OF men [Gand SachemGive the principles OF ~ and
4s Yes and all other principles that you are not ashamed
or afraid TO avow. Therefore, affirm the hnality and
faithful enforcement oil the Compromise, illustrative as
is OF those democratic principles so often proclaimed oy
the democracy When these principles are aId down. then
put up your candidate and the democracy will stand by
him in New York. and stand by him in Georgia, and there
will be triumphant chain OF success from Norm 10
South Fear not that the avowal OF correct principles
will drive from the democratic fold any who are worthy
Of It's confidence or able 10 minister to It's success
These my principles and views IN reference TO this
matter. have stood by them in the past-l think will
MAINTAIN them in the future These remarks have come
from me in consequence OF contest in our country
which hope will never be renewed Perhaps those SO
far removed from the scene cannot fully realize what that
contest II carried on In the hercest spirit both
and OF the halls OF Congress, and 1t would seem
il hell were opened TO pour forth its moral poison over
The land No other government IN the world eonli naye
Russia England have stood the shocks No, nor any
other government earth The victory Of the Union in
this great trial exhibits the wisdom and patriotism Of
exhibits the strong ties which bind together these United
States; j exhibits the Americansm and The nation
alty OF the people have spoken before OF the rights
claimed by the advocates OF secession When am be-
fore any section Of the American people, will not hes
tate to say that il Georgia ever secedes from the Union
will not be in virtue of any constitutional claim that she
sets up but when the government OF the country wrongs
her f that day should arve) she will look TO the
strong arms and stout hearts OF her own people to protect
her [Appause The strength OF this Union not in It's
military power. but in the hold has the hearts OF the
American people Vehement applause Teach them
to know and feel that II is the Union which confes bless
ngs upon hem and does not inct any oppresslon and
you build up the strongest pillars on which the Union
rests But the day that you destroy that feeling 10 any
considerable portion of the American people, that day
the complexion OF lot hereafter let us remember
that strength in the future as well as IN the past de-
is adnnistered-that spirit which, around the council
board gave TO the world the only temple OF liberty on
Let that spirit be invoked to preserve the temple
pure II came from the hands of our revolutionary
fathers, that so may hand il down unspoed 10 our
children; and when the place that knows us now shall
know more, and we are gathered fathers,
trust that your children will assemble these consecraed
walls and invoke the spirit to preserve the constlu
ton pure and unconlaminated Tor their children and Tor
The honorable gentleman concluded amidst loud APP
paase, and then proposed as toast, The republican
principle OF Iammany IN i7ss-Eso perpeiaa"
Shortly after, the meeting broke up-all delighted with
the orator and his speech.
HIS RECEPTION By COMMON COUNCIL IN THE CITY
HALL
/ The special committee OF the common council ap
pointed TO wait on the Hon Howell Cobb and to tender
him the use OF the governors roon Tor the purpose OF
meeting the citizens OF New York, conducted the honor
able gentleman to the City Hall about balfpastl l2 o'clock
ROBIN, where already great number OF persons had
sembled. The Mayor addressed him as follows
/ GOVERNOR CoBB: The authorities OF this city have
with entire unanlmy rendered 10 you the courtesies and
ciyi,ies 10 which your eminent position Justly entities
you and affords me great pleasure, as the chief magls
rale TO ask your acceptance OF them We all recognise
and acknowledge the distinguished services you have
rendered IN your advocacy OF those great measures which
insured TO your country peace and tranquility al period
when discod aad dssensons threatened the welfare o
our confederacy The people Of this country love its in
siutons they feel just pride in the high rank which
we have attained among the nations OF the earth and
they look 10 the permanency OF our Union as the greatest
safeguard to the peace and prosperity which now SC
abundanty bless You, sir have from all casses
high admiration and warm regard for the fearless manner
in which you have upheld those Institutions and Tor the
nobe and patriotic stand you have taken in defence OF
the Union; and the citizens oil This metropolis take
pleasure in evIncing thai they not backward 10
wledge your services and gladly avail themselves o
this opportunity of eoderng their respects 10 citizen
honorable and Justly distinguished. On behalf OF The
authorities and Of The ctzens, bid you welcome 10 New
| York.
Al the conclusion Oft address, Governor Cobb
lpled
Mr. MAYOR My visit TO this city at this time was en-.
rey OF private character, connected with business OF
my Stale This compliment, rendered not 10 the ndvd-
ua but 10 the State which represent, is most gratefully
received. The indications OF that good feeling OF ma.
OF the Onion, gratifying 10 and hope the prn-
cples which brought these States together, the sys
tenn and the institutions under which WE live, will be
preserved and handed down to posierity accept this
hospitality with these grateful emotions. Your allu
sions, Mr. Mayor, 10 the part took in those questions
which almost threatened the overthrow of this republic
have listened TO with qualification Ga looking back TO
the struggle through which this country passed,
and reviewing the which considered my duty
10 pursue with reference to the late compromise meas
ures, | must say that there is nothing that ] have
done--no measure that have advocaied-no principle
that have avowed--whch have cause now 10
gret. lAppanse1 These compromise measures, which
gave peace and quiet 10 disturbed and distracted
country, opposed with violence, with viruence,
and with bitterness. But when they passed they be-
came the law OF The land, hased constitutional
principles, and response came forth from all the
people in favor OF their maintenance. On former
occasion had the pleasure OF standing this spot and
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