Bedford inquirer and chronicle. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1854-1857, 1856-04-25

eSt tNOeHtHo. tWoUSft Jtcs"sONo, oefoeo efsefs-
ua, in sudmpum, up stunpum, ade comeat-
ibus" Laughter and cheers. $50 it is
with the old Jackso Democrats party
"non comeatibus" Cheers-]
AT this point disturbance and rencontre
took place IN distant part of the hail.
Cries of '.put him out!'' "Sag .Mghf,''
'sput him out" Mr.. Campbell cried at the
top of his voice. ssEo don't pot him ont.'
Bring him here and give him scat on the
stand.'' This created much laughter aud
restored order, when Mr. Campbell again
proceededl
1t is an interesting point to observe what
has caused this disruption of these great
parties. 1t is due to truth and frankness
to say that twas that "vexed question" of
slavery question which has, from the
foundation of the government, given US, as
nation very great trouble. That question
has destroyed the Wing party, It has split
into fragments the Democratic party, and
now threatens to divide and render power
less the American party, Yes, gentlemen
it is the 'dist,nguisted gentleman from
Observation-Disclosures II was at an carly
period dragged to this favored laud Of ours,
Ito which he didn't belong,) By the cupidi-
ty of Norther as well as Southern men =
he has done this thing 1t is the sscolored
gentleman in the fuel" or (if | may be al
lowed to express it in vulgar parlance) the
Singer an the sCood pile" who has given
us all this trouble -[Cheers and laughter
He ought never to have been put in cur fu-
el, and if | could have my way, I would
take him out and send him back 10 bis na-
tive home in Africa where he belongs
Renewed cheering.l Ny opinions on this
mischievous question of slavery are well
known here, and everywhere, whese ! am
known. | always have maintained, main
tain now, and expect to contend hereafter,
that all the powers ofthe constitution ought
to be exercised to prevent its extension,
and that the Nerth freely accord to tbeslaye
States, in good faith, oH thai i 9na1 aateed
| 10 them BY that American bonsI Of union
which makes US one people, and binds us
all to common destiny. [Cheers and
applause.l On this subject / intend here
after, as heretofore to think for myself, act
for myself, and on the proper occasions
speak for myself, as an American may do
on all proper occasions, Independent Of
party drill and party platforms. Cheers J
But, sir, when this American party was
first formed, slavery was regarded as an
outsIie issue, having no legitimate connection
with the reforms which it intended to ae-
comrlish. / regret that circumstances af-
terwards occurred which have prevented its
continuing to be an outside Issue That
mischievous act which repealed the long-ac-
| quieseed in Missouri Compromise, and
startled the whole country, has forced into
the American party this disturbing element.
Yet, sir, tsaid DIR. Campbell; turning to
Mr. Crittenden of the Senate, and Mr.. Pur-
| year Of North Carolina, Of the House, who
sat Immediately on bis left,) such is my con-
fdence in the honor and patriotism of the
two distinguished gentlemen from the South
on my left that | believe we could retire
to an ante-room, and, although it would
be two to one as between North and South.
fix up platform in reference to the merits
of that act, upon just and conciliatory
terms, in ten minutes: ECheers.l But the
trouble is, it would not stay Fixed, laugh
teri because unfortunately there are ex-
tremists in both sections, who seem deter
mined to defy the Constitution and jeopar-
die the Union, and to disregard plighted
faith.
But, Mr.. President, pass from this
melancholy theme, which it may not be
proper to discuss on an occasion like this,
to brief consideration Of some of the more
legitimate topics--to the principles for
which your organization was originally
| formed.
1t is not always profitable to declare 81
am an American but venture it tonight.
Whilst make this ayowal tonight, / hold
in my hand no dark lantern! Born upon
the soil, and sharing in the blessings, the
honors, and comforts which the valor of
our ancestors has secured to US, may not
say of my country, in the language of the
poet:
81 love thee for these hero souls
Who answered Freedoms call;
4 love thee for the Liberty
4 Thou claim st and giv'st 10 all.
i leve thee for the stalwart arms
| And braver hearts that stand,
A stronger guard than castle wall,
For thee--ny natipe land
4 1t is American Liberty and American
Institutions we seek to perpetuate. This
can be done only through the publication of
the elective franchise and ballot box
which shall not be controlled either by for
eign influence or the power of airy church.
| Prolonged cheering.] We ara charged
sMr. Puryear, of North Carolina, tied with