Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1852-01-23
Remarks of Gen. Lane,
Ill The Festiral Of the Jackson Democratic
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January Sth, 1852.
The sixth toast by the committee was read as fol-
lows:
General Joseph Lane We honor the man for his patr;ot
ISM heroism, and devotion to democratic principles.
Gen Lane. on taking the speakers stand. greet
ed with three enthusiastic cheers, and responded as
follows:
GENTLEMEN: ! am very proud of this occasion
10 meet so many of my democratic friends Nothing
has occurred for many years that is gratifying TO
me than this pleasure of meeting so many of the de-
mocracy OF the country upon an OCCASION Ike this
upon the Eighth of January-for, let me say this is
the hrst Eighth of January have seen in the States
since the commencement of the Mexican war.
1t is pleasure TO meet the democracy of the
try upon any occasion, but especially when that
occasion is 10 do honor TO the memory Of the ustr-
Gus dead-the hero of the battle of New Orleans-.the
great soldier and the enlightened statesman.
am also gratfed 10 be here for the exceeding plea
sure has afforded me TO hear the illusrous Hunga-
ran, our honored guest. He made most glorious
speech in most glorious cause.-The cause only of
bis own Hungary, but the cause of constitutional lib
erty throughout the world.
He was followed by the distinguished senator from
Michigan, [Gen Cassl whose life has been spent in
the vndlcatlon and advocacy of democratic principles,
and who by his eminent talents and high statesman
ship Minister at the Court of Paris, contributed
so largely 10 raise our country in the estimation of the
world. The storms Of many winters have passed over
his head, and his democracy always reliable has been
tempered by experience AS my friend beside me we'll
remarked, his capacious mind exhausted the subject
And then forward the senator from Illinois,
[Nlr. Donglas] who, though young, is nevertheless a
=" giant" in the cause.
Now, after these eloquent and able speeches from
these distinguished gentlemen, cannot hope TO say
anything new and interesting to you.
will say, however, that would like to extend 10
others the principles OF government and after they
have become Independent and free would BY annex
alton, throw around them protection. Then lei any
Russian power these people should not enjoy lib
RIGHTS. nd he of
from end of the nation TO the other would thunder
out, in the language of the usrious Jackson, -" By
the Eternal. they shall be free" [Cheers]
Gentlemen, as this appears to be social democrat.
c gathering, where each is called upon to give in his
experience, llaughe-,] as the representative of the
Far West would say 10 you that the of democ-
racy there is onward and upward. You are all aware
that was sent out by the lamened Polk 10 the very
extreme of the country TO establish government. I
went ont in a democratic way, and when | arrived
there had the pleasure to find democratic popuIa-
tlon found that the Pacific side of the mountains
democracy prevailed and hourshed And when this
country was tossed by the tempest of sectional strife
and agtation-when saw the illEsrous patriot be-
lore me, (Gen. Cass,) and Douglas. Clay, Houston,
Webster, and other friends of the country regardless
OF political preJudlces struggling to bring about
promise of the exciting questions. the united prayer of
the people Of Oregon went up TO Heaven that their Ia
bors would be crowned with success and the Union
preserved. And, gentlemen, ii should be matter of
congrauatIon to patriots and as democrats, that
just, honorable. CONSTITUTIONAL and final settlement
has been effected [Cheers1
My friend Judge Douglas has said of the spread of
democracy that the institutions of our country have
not stopped their progress Gentlemen, they know no
limit They must and will be extended to the people
OF this continent at least and, in The lapse of time,
they will be extended to Hungary. regret that il is
otherwise to-day. If it could be possibly done,
would say now. But so far this continent is con-
cerned, if it would benefit them and advantage u.s. as
believe it would, the day is not far distant when we
can truly say with the poet,
s'The whole boundless continent is ours' ICbeers1
We are now upon the Far West we can go no fur
ther Many would regret that the coast did not ex-
tend 1900 miles further. that our institutions might be
extended over them. [Laughter] They will be ex-
tended 10 the islands. and ultimately, trust, they will
be extended overthe whole world. Democracy is pro-
gressive, our republican institutions are progressive.
and they must prevail for they adapted 10 the hap
piness OF man 'The Queen of the Gulf" is amos:
ours already. have lived fifty years,-and see no
reason why should not live fifty more, [Iaughter,]-
and have this republic prosper and spread from
thirteen States until it now embraces thirty free
and sovereign States, peoped by an intelligent and
patriotic population. lis strides are still onward
Gentlemen, before again assemble around the
social board to celebrate another Eighth of January
will he called upon 10 elect President of the J
States. That President must be democrat [cheers1
but union Of the democracy is necessary TO secure
this end. May I be allowed to express my feryent
hope that. let the nomination fall upon whomsoever it
may-whethe If is the ilustrious senator from Mich
igan. whose enlarged patriotism and experience en-
inently fit him for the station the gallant Butler of
Kentucky, my friend from Illinois, 1" the Young
democrat any other democrat-every democrat in
the country, from Maine to Texas, will give him
most hearty and cordial support
I have had the honor in my life Of voting three
times for Gen. Jackson, twice for Mr.. Van Buren,, AID
once for Mr.. Polk In 1913 | not in the conn-
try, and things went wrong. [Great Laughter] But
the fact that things wrong in 48 is the very rea
they should go right in so. [Cheers trust
that shall enter that campaign united, with all our
differences healed, and each democrat emulating his
felow-democrat in the noble rivalry 10 who will do
most for the The time, the occasion, duty
10 country and TO poserty. everything conspire I"
proclaim, ' A UNION THE DEMOCRACY FOR THE
SAKE OF THE UNION" [Cheers.l
Gentlemen, had intended to be brief ] am not in
the habit of public speaking; but when see the de-
mocracy turn out in the numbers they have focked
here tonight, and evnce the enthusiasm that pevaes
this assembly, cannot be silent. But | have sail
enough, and will not longer trespass upon your pa
iience.
Wanted Above.
distinguished physician OF Chester county gave