The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1852-07-18


Of respectable talents respectable character and OF
lgenuemany department. who has performed no great
aud striking act TO SlgnaZe his administration IN history
Yet regarding ms onclal term IN contrast with the mil
ary administration that preceded him. eel-aye, all
OF us feel-that Fillmore real God Ii was
the calming of the waters when the ship was sinking in
the tempest All, therefore, look kindly on Mr. Fill
more and we like give him all the consolation
after the bad treatment he received at Baltimore because
he ehig, and yet did no harmtO he country
Yet for the simple reason that he did do no harm 10
his country-aye, because he has been a national
President and because he has kept within the bounds
of his official oaih-Mr. Fillmore has been repudi-
ated by his party Is not this soa Was not Mi.
Fillmore defeated by the free soil sentiment and abe.
liton party OF the North, and by that alonel Did not
every southern State stick 10 him to the death
Could all the wings in the Union, except Seward and
the free soil wings, have defeated him at Balumore
And would Seward or any free-soil wing have raised
cry upon Mard Fillmore II he had acted IN Office upon
the principle oil his Buffalo letter. instead OF on the prn-
| cipless of The Compromise OF 80
! But though cannot be otherwise than grateful for
a Fillmore administration in the place OF Taylor regen
| cy, and though we must admit that on the subject oil
slavery Mr. Fillmore has done toleraby well for Ehg
yet there is another view 10 be taken OF the present ad
nnisatons career Ii is view OF certain features in
It Tor which the whig parry is responsible even more
than Mr. Fillmore himself. II my time were not already
exhausted, into many transactions OF the present admin
stance TO ask why il that when Spain broke the
supuations of her treaty with and buchered fifty Of
our citizens without trial. that had 10 make apologies
instead of Spain Ii matters not whether the parcpaors
in the Cuban affair rig ht wrong Admit that they
were wrong STILL under the liberal spuations OF the
treaty, they were entitled TO fair and open trial. with
forms distinctly designated. But they buchered
without chance of law-murdered in cold blood and
then apologized because irresponsible mob, coming
no one knows whence, going no one knows where tore
down q house in New Orleans. The blood of our coun
trymen cried from the ground, and there for
the cry at Washington But for the Spanish consuls
house we made an humble apology we put our forehead
IN the dust before offended royalty, and the flag OF
trailed in the dust before the banner OF CASTLE
should like TO inquire, too, into the policy adopted by
The wing party relative to The South American republics
aud the rights OF Great Britain over Central America
should like 10 know why il is that the United States
not make treaties with Independent powers on our own
continent without consulting the British cabinet and with
out the interference OF English agents Would the Mica
ragua business have strained the page OF our diplomatic
history, if democratic administration had occupied the de-
parments Of government during the last four years
Could any others than wing politicians have lruckled,
Clayton and his associates have done throughout that
| transaction, 10 British power?
should like to have compared the expenditure oil the
late wing administration with that OF former democratic
governments. | should like 10 get some explanation,
why is that the expenses of this government have sud
denly increased from about thirty to near sixty millions OF
dollars. should like 10 know why wing adminstra-
ton costs more in profound peace than democratic adj
minisration does during a great war;
should like to hear some explanation OF the way in
which the wing party econcles lis professions about
prescription during the last canvass with the practice Of
its administration since the commencement of It's official
term. They promised that none but the incapable and
the dishonest should be prescribed, and then they pro-
scribed nearly every democrat in Office. Now, to
understand that every democrat is incapable and dshon
est !! Does the wing party give this explanation OF lis
conduct! Scarcely so Yet such is the inference they
would have others to make. Not content with deprvng
men OF their bread they turn them away with furnished
name. would not complain OF the late prescription il
the true alleged Tor IT, But what language is
too strong for the niquy, the heariess cruelty and self
shness OF the nslnuaied SANDER behind which they seek
shelieri
However there will be no complaint on this score rela
tive TO their present candidate He brandsbes the sword
IN advance He proclams war without quarter before
4 a n oath nd lat all
my friends, II you are deluded by this man you
by Taylor all that can say that you deserve your fate
But do not fear that you will or can be We are
coming 10 fair trial of The relative strength and
beers OF the parties and in such contest when did
ia Let us, them go TO work boldly Let us throw false
delicacy aside and, dsregardng wing friends, let ex
pose the political conduct OF adversares without fear
yet without initiating their assaults upon private charac.
ter II, IN so DOING we shall be true 10 ourselves,
neither ireeso federalism will prevail against us,
and the OF principles with the election Of
those who represent them is already foegone con.
cluSion Tremendous and long continued appause.l
II was eleven o'clock when Mr.. Douglas concluded.
vote OF thanks TO him Tor his able discourse was then
proposed by the president OF the association and unani
mously passed by the meeting And after nine rousng
cheers for the Young Giant Of the West, the
bage dispersed Subsequently, we understand, dinner
was rendered TO Mr. Douglas by the Democratic Asso.
citation, which he declined accoun, OF business al
Washington, which compelled him TO return thither
Saturday night.
WV CRUMP, esq, having addressed the meeting,
ROBERT @. SCOTT, esq, rose and said Before
separate Mr. President, trust it will be the good
pleasure of this meeting not to part with honoed and
respected friend who has delivered 10 Of the most
thrilling, beautiful, and admirable address have ever
listened 10, without at least giving token OF
respect, gratitude, and our thanks for that effort
propose. therefore, that this association now return their
most cordial and sincere thanks to Judge Douglas for
the very cogen able and eloquent address which he has
delivered this evening.
The motion unanimously agreed TO nine cheers
were given for Judge Douglas and the meeting adj
iourned.
Gen. scotts Record In regard TO our Adopted