The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-03-19

blood 10 raise II. lie took IL for granted that the
great body Of the Democracy do not wish 10 bring
Cass or Butler out again. II is the duty of General
sass 10 retire from the canvass and not force his
friends to reject him. [Laughter,l II is due 10
his own dignity II give up the field to more in
tei!ectunl and powerful generation. There are
now twenty four millions OF people IN this coun-
try, and for them 10 nurse old man for four
years is long enough, while there SO many as
pirants; and is not every man candidate for the
Presidency some time hence? Laughter Fur
ther, il ia the duty OF the friends of General Cass to
advise him TO retire He should not be deceived
by appearances. He is evidently in the decline OF
life, Mr. SMITH would not say in inteect) glory,
Ike all things else passes away, and Csss should
quit the field. In connection with this he would
quote the language of the poet:
"Glory is like the circle in the water;
Ii never ceases TO unfold itself
Til, by broad-spreading, it goes to nought."
Old men ought 10 remember the force of this
and give way. [Laughter.l He would ask the
young men whether they are still willing to hold
the milk bottle 10 the lips of second chIldbood
Renewed laughter ] Is it the duty Of the men of
this age to nurse the Old ones? For himself, he
was willing to quit. He thought that the time has
come when Young America should not only assert
its rights but maintain its position. And he then
referred to young men, both OF ancient and modern
times, to show what mighty deeds they had accom-
piished, both on the field and in the Senate
MIR. NAbERS would ask the gentleman What
he means by Young America?
Mr.. SMITH Every young man over twenty
and under sixty. Laughter The gentleman
from Mississippi is among US. | apprehend thai
ne Is not more than fifty nine Renewed laugh
teri tell you what mean by Young America,
seriously mean intellectual young men, who en- :
tered school college with determination TO get
to the top of the ladder by their genius and learn
ING. mentioned sixty years to show that don t
desire to exclude them.
In conclusion, he said he did not wish anv one
to understand that this ID a Douglas speech Ken.
lucky has many greater men than General But
Ter. Georgia has distinguished young man.
whom many here know; and he declared here in
his place, that he had not vet made up his mind IL
to whom he will support.
MIR. NABEkS. l ask what ia exactly the mean
ing OF the term Young America In rejecting
upon the matter, have come to the fusion that
Young America either means nothing at all, or
something bad. This is the point wish to know
the difference between Buchanan, Cass, or Butler,
with regard to progress" and the opinion Of
Young America with regard to progress -
Mr. SMITH. willreply with pleasure. think
have been sufficiently understood by the House
don't wish to be dragged into quarrels as to men
Mr.. NABERS. BE short
hr. SMITH. have named two of the Presidcn-
hal candidates. have nothing TO say of Buch
anan us man and gentleman, but don't wish
to include HIM with Young America. Laughter. I
The gentleman says It means nothing at all, or
something bad.
Mr. NABERs. l wish to know whether Young
America includes in its principles change in tie
iollP -'sldpihHeu pOIlty OF tne government
MIR SMITH say" :" with three letters TO
be understood; but not In the manner of promo
tlon. want the young men TO come in and share
equally with the old ones. That may be bad
Mr. NABkRS. 1t is important That should
know what Young America is and ony the aged ,
steady, and sober men Of the country will loo, at
Il properly and MP In the bud the mischief which,
in the end, will involve our country in more
serious difhcuues than any other cause. There
ia one remarkable odd thing in hs it is from
gentleman who was for sending a copy of the
criminal laws to distinguished foreigner YOU
know, and so forth. LLaugher.l 1t strikes me
that the speech would cover all of Kossuth affairs
non intervention and all. [Renewed laughter
This is why it strikes me as remarkably strange
and il strikes me that wonderful change has
come over the gentleman within the last month or
two. 1 wonder whether he means that Don
Quixotism shall be extended all over the world bv
Young America? Does Young America embrace
universal republic? think it means that If less il
means nothing at all, which is more probable. IF
Young America has come TO the conclusion that
the world Is now prepared for freedom such as we
have, that OF itself Is enough TO put me against
Young America, although the gentleman has EN-.
broced me in Young America Is not the dis
tinction between old and young men distinction
without difference9
Mr.. SMITH. will answer.
Mr.. NABERS. Excuse me, sir.
Mr.. SMITH. Then don't ask me a question If
you will noi let me answer.
Mr. NABERS The gentleman might answer
ouf OI MS own NHe, out 0On't mean TO answer
nis speech. may do 80 some other occasion.
say now, II would be with extreme reluctance
that would support for the Presidency any man
endorsed by Young America. shall believe there
IS something wrong about it unless they will ex-
plain. believe that they intend to involve the
country in serious departure from the Constitu.
ton, and divert US from the path fathers trod;
ana they will have 10 define very well and clearly
tefore they can get my vote individual. l.
it not very strange that, by the argument Of Young
America, men become simple as they advance in
years, never hear this without being reminded
Of the familiar saying "young people think old
are fools, but old people kno young people TO
be ioOs." Laughter This maxim has been
taught by your mothers; and no man can ever for
get it
lie then referred to a remark Of Mr.. MARSHAL,
Of California, on former occasion, that Califor-
MIA is a better exponent Of national feeling than
any other state. II non-intcrvention and a de-
partuTe from our policy is proof Of this-he would
not say proper departure-the fact ia admitted
for there you will find sentiments, language, and
ieclings OF every people on the face of the Garth
Every possible grade Of feeling exists there be-
cause people have rushed thither from all nor
tIons Of the world. If VIC are TO embark our G ov.
eminent on crusade to shelter all families and
people under our wings, why, California ia n very
proper guide Tor us, but not without fLauphtcr
He would repeat, but not make remarks out of any
III viii towards Judge Douglas, but to vindicatc
his own State, that the gentleman, while in this
House, was the beet member ever on this floor;
Nil'h 'hNEt buuB ds got lulO tnc senate, nc was
the best Senator; he the beet cabinet ma kcr
| and The beet Judge. But, Notwithstanding this,
Mississippi never saw the day that che had not
men OF equal talent on this floor He would
never take THE back. [Laugher.l Never, never;
from the day Mississippi was admitted into the
Union to the present day, and he would not ez
cept even the present Congress. Laughter | As
II might be indolcate he referred 10 his colles CUES.
/ and not TO himself lLaughter.l He entered the
corn field at the same time that Young America
entered The cabinet shop. Renewed laughter
lie then spoke OF Mississippi politics a httlc;"
saying, IN the course Of his remarks, that politi-
clans on both sides were for resistance" but the
| people were opposed TO IT, the Democratic Con
vention shall nominate a sound man, such as But
Ter or Cass-he would not enumera,c uthers--he
should support him, or any honest frank man
who writes his principles that the world may
understand them But he would not support q
| man who VIII dIdgc-in the words Of Governor
| Foote, $50 help me God" He wanted platform
! which he could understand II nc had his way no
should add couple Of planks to it, one to pledge
! the faith OF the northern Democracy to use their
entire influence TO enforce the constitutional obi.
cation for the recapture OF fugitive slaves and the
other, looking with peculiar significance to Young
| America, with its thousand and one hieh-falutin
| notions Of the present day, that the Democratic
party should not depart from the advice of Wash
| ington. Real Union men say the word straight
/ through; but when men arc in doubt they say this
| gl.o-ri Gus Union, Ilaughtcr;l bat he said the