The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1855-07-04

Iagitation gave them the power to make Pres,
/ iIents With Mr.. Davis at the head of the
Slavery party, and Mr.. Seward at the head
Of the Anti Slavery party, how easy would
/ it be for these leaders to make a bargain anG
keep the politicians in their places. 1t was
the old ride and tie game. The nulifer o
the North was to have the horse in 1856
The nulliiier Of the South was to have him in
1860.
But, gentlemen, this American party put.
its veto on this unhallowed attempt to con
vert sectional jealousy into permanen,
source of political power. 1t tells this new
school Of democrats that it prefers to stick t
the creed of Washington and Jackson that
its motto is, "our Federal Union must be pre-
served" Are we not authorized to say that
this is the true American sentiment, and thai
il we adhere to il, We shall conquer, and pul
an end to this contest about slavery? Think
we are.
In hurrying my remarks to close, think
you will agree with me | say that it was nc
longer possible for an cd jackson democrat
to act with Pierce and his friends. lie could
not do SO without acknowledging the lead
of such men as Wise in Virginia, Davis
in Mississippi, Seward in New York, Will
son, in Massachusetts, Douglass in Illinois,
and Atchison in Missouri. These men are
all acting as unit, in support Of the modern
theory OF State rights. allowing that State
may nullify an act Of Congress, and 90 out
Of the Union when she pleases. They may
call themselves slavery or anti-slayery men.
'Ihpy haVa IN, AZ
at the expense OF the old landmarks Of patri-
otism as established by those who founded
and who reformed our system.
You never hear one of these State rights
men in Virginia, talk Of Madison. as the ex :
pOnent OF the constitutional relation between
the States and the Federal Government. If
Mr.. Pierce were to tell his cabinet that he
was determined to fall back on Gen Jack sons
doctrine in 1882, they would fly off as wolves
do when the huntsmen sound the note Of at.
tack and pusuit.
There is but one road open to the true pa
triot, and that is TO unite IN the leading prin-
ciples OF the great American party. In this
manner we can elect President who will
not disgrace the country with 0stend Con-
ierences. In this manner We can wipe out
the stain which has been cast upon us Of in
Producing corrupt foreign influence into
our national councils. In this manner we can
teach those who seek to use the Catholic vote,
a. a political monopoly, that whilst We res
pect all the rights Of religious freedom, we
know how to disarm the advocates Of sys,
TEN that makes the allegiance due to the Uni
ted States subordinate to that which is due TO
foreign pUtrntate.
What say you then, gentlemen, to our plat
form: Doyou not justify me in flying to it
Tor relief from the coalition which exists be.
tween Mr.. Pierce and the NulIifers and ABB
olitIonists A coalition which did more TO
build up sectional jealousy aud strife than
any other coalition which has ever existed in
our land. By this coalition, Modification en-
JOYS the honors and high places Of government
IN the south. and Mr. Gushing knows how
to tell his old abolitionists TO rest quiet-that
principles are eternal. and never change. He
can say with truth to Wilson, Sumner, and
Seward, that Offices are small things when
weighed IN the balance with great measures.
Let the South have its time O-day, ours will
come Tomorrow. Il will be impossible for
the chiyarUus Davis, the sell. sacrificing Dou-
glas, not to allow Us the privilege Of follow
ing their example.
But we tell these smart higherlaw men that
the spirit Of Washington aud Jackson is not
extinct, and that the people are rallying as in
the days Of old to the preservation Of the true
principles Of the Constitution-that men,
men, tried men, are taking their posts, and
that the cry Americans shall rule America z
will sweep from the miserable jugglers who,
under the guide Of Democracy, would sell the
country to the Pope of Rome, provided they
have the privilege Of monopolizing his "a.
yors.
Let our motto then be, "0ur Federal Uni
Ont mustand shall be preserved" "Ame
ricans shall rule America"
thank you, gentlemen, for the honor You
have conferred on me by the reception given
to my remarks.