The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-21

II has heen recognized a. the synonyme OF freedom
constitutional freedom-and liberty everywhere There
day wings taking name and origin from those who
contended for liberal and free principles ana who under
have Identified with constitutional liberty as contra
distinguished from centiousness-two principles OPP
pSS., = '1y swo hns can Liberty
liberty run mad, or RIGHTEOUSNESS. (Cheers.) Mr..
President, ! believe, sir, that the principles
actuaed them the principles that actua.ed that
man who was first in war, first in peace and first
George Washington now living on earth he would be
found here among the old line wings OF Virginia Gre
mendous cheers Mr. President, il may be possible that
these principles are not carried by the acclaim
Of the number that they have been carried by
heretofore But SIR, truth and true principles the
same whether they are entertained and practsed by
who . little more afraid Of being found among
Of persons always looks for the majority Now hope,
and trust, and believe fully that We who are this day
with minority than wrong with majority. Cheers
There bias been good deal said here in drawing the
most prominent before the people of the United States
Sir sitting upon this platform, have been looking my
r h and on my le at the two licensees suspended on
either side He refers here to hkenesses OF Clay aud
Webster, the former of which suspended on his
right the latter on his left), to inquire
OF this Convention what they think the OF that
dead (pointng to Clay's likeness) but still living
the hearts OF his couDtrymen would be- should he be
and with bis counsel and advice should direct You as to
what course You would prsue-whether 10 vote for Mr..
Fillmore or Mr. Buchananis there any doubt to whom
he would recommends l have not doubt in my
mind that he would stand forth here this morning and
tell you to vote for the man who having been weighed
pose this other gentleman pointing TO Webster's like
ness), this man from Massachusetts,, whose heart
broad enough to take In the whole union-suppose
that this wao dared to stand up in Congress aud
advocate and vote for the Fugitive Slave bill, and all
@ ,S nse Va and
pursue in this canvass is there doubt In any OF our
minds that Daniel Webster would tell us Clay would
tell US to vote for the who, having been weighed in
the balance, found not wanting2 Is there neces-
sty for any further argument as to what we should DO
under these circumstances Sir, may fail 1t Is not
always in the power of true patriotism and virtue to
command success; but, sir is in thepower OF patriot
ism and virtue deserve in all their undertake
ipgs (Appause) say then let be found deserv
ing that success though not secure it, Cheers
Some of those autmnal lights shall dawn upon Other Illus
trous genuses like these great leaders, to whom
have referred, will light our path to victory again
(Cheers have no doubt that there are even now in
Massachusetts, who will be influenced and encou.
ragged by action here this day. again to sail under
that flag Of the Union which is now again unfurled
(Cheers There still such men as Choate and Eve.
| rett who are ready to take stand within its broad
folds and aid in maintaining this Unon one and indvis-
means disprted because the paucity numbers
Virtue patriotism often effect that which power and
influence would Tail TO accomplish Our cause is just
and holy one, and 1t ascendency 1t Ia only
for US TO use the proper exertons For nv part, my
best efforts shall always be directed towards the con-
summation of this end. (Cheers) thank the Conven
ton their kind and patient attention to the few
marks which have submitted
Mr. JOIN NJ. SPEED, Of Lynchburg was next loudly
called for He forward and sad-Mr President and
gentlemen Of the Convention-l was taken little by sur
prise in having this call made upon me this time
saw by the papers this morning that had been
ed TO perform upon another stage, (referrng TO call
for mass meeting in Capitol square to come OF to nghp
and here 10 do what could in carrying out the
wishes Of my friends had intended to answer that call
had not supposed however, that another would be
made upon me; but sir, as II has been made Is my
duty to respond to IT,
II would have been more agreeable to me to have
passed my time here IN listening TO others rather than in
appearing myself. think that am In a condition rather
TO be a listener than teacher ; but yet ! think
there some few things that know, and IL any body
desires TO hear them, ! am here cheerfuly TO
take granted every member Of this Convention
here for the purpose OF seeking his promotion
NOT for the purpose placing himself any Office
but know myself, and II know those Of whom now
the country large preserving the honor of the
State; and OF doing these things, OF securing
mt Organization o q the wns party, Ir oesse
and in the present condition Of things will be only pro-
noted by carrying out these purposes. The time has
been sir, and the time Is now, when those who pro-
icssed TO be- and are, old line wings the subjects
Of especial censure and abuse. II has been said
q Tairiosic party Tbs was very friendly generous
compliment tact, coming II did from our adverse
belonged to The wing party being deemed incapable by
Of their alliance with that party 10 render SER
vice 10 the country were invited INTO the rich pastures OF
ton OF heutenants-msjor generals even-so that they
might serve their country Many OF them invited
to pyates but soon finding they would not hight
in that capacity commissions forwarded TO
them. These compliments which were heretofore be-
slowed upon who have showed themselves worthy
recipients such avors reserved for The rank
file OF the wing party, In their present po
sion VAS expected they world do battle in the demo
cratic ranks Il known that the rank and die were
composed OF men who had some influence, and Il was
sought 10 induce them 10 Tile OF 70 the right and len aud
Of them, tempted by these rich fields doubt
have en- induced take mp with old enemies. But
sir proud TO know. Notwithstanding the reflections
have been cast upon this body proud 10 believe
and 10 express my conviction-thai, though
not numerous, and though numbers may be dimn-
shed by the referred TO- yet that there forth
from this Convention, far know the members OF
which IL oompnsed but one aspiration, and that Is TO
the country. (Appause.) Those gentlemen who
have LETT in a different position from Us. five
battle do battle privaies IN the ranks II
expected that VIII do battle bu, was no, exactly
known which side should be found. assert SIR
what believe 20 be true, that VIC viii BE- found on
neither side We will not battle with the South against
the North (checrs); but sir, will take this position
planting ourselves upon the principles Of the constitution
wherein all who wish may plant Themselves and throw
Tag under which all parties may serve their com
try and DO what they to promote " property Zap
pause) have said that the object OF This Convention
the country to preserve the honor Of the
Ought not this be doneg Why should Il be done
We have had organization for the last three four
years. We have candidates IN the field. There
are two democratic candidates and American cand
date. Fremont regard democrat being well known
that he represented California IN the United states Senate
member OF that party We have TO choose between
those three gentlemen and the question then arises who
are VIC chooseS We should look to the position Of these
men and decide 10 support him upon whom the best
wishes and best interests VI the state and OF the country
be most safely reposed. (cheers) Mr. Fremont
was said BY the gentleman from Albemare. mr. Alex
Rivers yesterday not 70 be named. lie Is VI the
question We have then TO choose between Mr. Fillmore
and Mr.. Buchanan want 70 know what there in the
history Of Mr.. Buchanan. asked frequently, To
induce any Southern whig 10 support him i there any
principle that we bold IN commons What has
there been in his history to induce t. disband
our forces. 10 strike col0rs, and 70 say that
will, cor all time 70 come, yield the principles
that been and fight under the banner OF
democracy for that would be the effect TO g
in that direction Let the wing party pursue that course
and Il Is perpetually disbande1. We look 20 Mr..
Buchanin and be said 10 be sound upon the southern
question Is he 10 favor Of squsiter sovereignty We
look 10 he letter of acceptance. and think
fail 10 Interpret being favor that do .trne II Is
argued that he not in favor Of squatter sovereignty
in isct that be docs not what he says He the
nominee Of the democratic party, and though he