Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1856-06-13

II PaIe 70 'nis time and the Srs. wsny
yembe' that if have friend in this H nlst Of No.
loves me, or regards my opinion or I ha Union Who
tor my memory let him put his shoudas respec
and do everything in his power 10 WIN 70 'ne Wheel
glorious victory. y win great and
~ al - - 10 'oIA ms seat amidst tremendous cbs..
ana tne oand played The Star-Spangled R.nsng
Oh Judge Douglass eloquent,
powerfully effective speech, the chairman and
that the meeting would adjourn f[r ,h announced
serenadng the President of the Untad nc purpose Of
ceded by the Marine Band, their numbars st, Pie
every step, the mass meeting, now formed 80. at
TONS Tor marching order, proceeded to the Sec
ta mansion Where they arrived about ten ooiat9
Seldom have we seen greater assembiaoa 80 oiock
than were gathered about the Executive Mon people
this memorable occasion. The occasion, ,ba On
the presence of so many men distinguished place,
their talents, their public services, and tbo Tor
ton to the democratic cause, the exuItino ueVo
the gathered and gathering thousands, and the Of
OF music the more inspiring from their nstroaln
ISOLATION, combined TO form scene which wII as
del'bIy impressed upon the memory of all wb w In
messed 1t. Conspicuous among the crowd ~ wilt
north portico of the building were Cen c VI The
Judge Douglas Their beaming countenances s ~ and
ed how truly they sympathized with their feo SNOW
zehf on h ms occasion Of general joy and e1uaton
thusastic, and prolonged call was made for tS en-
sdent OF the United States. Promptly and
ly the president appeared, in obedience TO t6o
lar summons, at one OF the windows overlook1~ PS
potlco His appearance was followed by an on6,aa ne
OF popular enthusiasm and we might with tuth sd5
Of popular affection, which has never hnor o S1u,
IN this or any other part of The Union Cboas f
lowed cheer, shout went up after shout, mill io
ed that the call was made not TO hear hrt ~ II
heard The band struck up Hail to the Cb w. Ne
but the music only added TO the universal evc;ton,
At the conclusion OF this air the President smoke as
follows: Hp0Ae as
President P'erce's Speech.
congratulate you, my fellow citizens, uuon H.
occasion which brings you here and INDULGE tbo
confident hope that the Joy with which you hail ibe
harmonious and unanimous result of the Deliberations
at Cincinnati, may be strengthened and deepened hv
the rahfying voice of our countrymen.
1t is pleasant to realise that, however other nar,
may be divided and distracted, there is nothing with
US but union of purpose, and will be nothing Int
union in action From this hour 10 that when the mills
will be opened in November all preudices and person
al anlmosltles among those who should cultivate mn
tual regard and afford mutual support will be laid
aside; nay. even preferences, which may have ex;s
ted IN our ranks are already no longer remembered
The preference of the convention is the preference in
this crisis of every friend who cares more for the
country than for himself. Devotion to the causp
and an earnest support of the standard bearers who
are to lead through the great struggle will cons
tute the controlling sentiment of the democracy North
and South, East and West. We are all, am sure
quite sincere In our convictions that not only the
prosperity of the republic, but the perpetutv Of This
blessed Union, depends essentially upon the yindca.
ton and maintenance of the principles declared BY
the recent convention. But these PRINCIPLES can he
indicated and sustained only by concerted action
and that only be secured by organization.
Hence fidelity to this organization, and it's usages
becomes like fidelity to principles, cardinal virtue
The latter only be manifested and made efectual
! through the former.
My friends will have duties to perform in the can.
vass which my position alone will prevent me from
attempting to fulfil person. 1t is never 10 be for.
gotten be me that, in 1852, older and better [many
voices cried out not better ~ soldiers than myself
| (Mr. Buchanan and General Cass) -men who had
been faithful and tried leaders through many years
of labor and confct-were passed by TO call me from
the retirement which had sought, and TO which
shall return without regret May not add, gentle.
men, that, if life be spared, shall 60 back to the
State of my birth with consciousness of having
adopted no single measure Of public policy during
my administration which did not believe to be de-
which does not, tonight, command the appreciation
of my judgment and my conscience.
The conduct of those older and better soldiers Of
whom have spoken, and of the younger but never.
theless better soldier, Judge Douglas,] stand
ing by the great, venerated, and good man, Teen
Cass, who, for so many years, has had, not merely
my confidence and respect, but my affection, will
never cease to be gratefully remembered by me-
They were all in the field, not merely to encourage
and direct. but actually to lead the columns Their
energies not put forth because the standard was
in my hands, but because its bearer was, IN their es'
timation, for the time being, the impersonatiOn oil
those sound constitutional principles which they be-
ieved could along give stability and permanence to
this glorious fabric of our institutions.
1t is cheering to know that the action OF the late
convention places the statesmen and patriots, who
are to lead US now, upon platform identical, II
scope and spirit with that which accepted with tuL
conviction of my jud gment and with every sentiment
of my heart, and that they are to occupy it with TIL
standard lowered never inch, so TAR as the strc
construction of the constitution and the vlhdcatlon
of the constitutional rights Of every portion OF The
Union are concerned.
| Much and Justly as we admire the patriotism, at.
tainments, and private virtues of our standardbea
ers, there will be nothing like man: worship in this
| contest. Men become comparatively insignificant
except as instruments when great principles and the
VI st interests of country like involved
there will be, on your part, no appeal 10 unworthy
passions, no nfammatory calls for second reVoIu
ton like those which are occasionally reported as
coming from men who have received nothing at the
hands OF their government but protection and poht'
cal blessings, declaration of resistance 10 the laws
of the land invocation to the shedding OF blood
by those who have had none to shed when our couD-
trymen have stood face to face with foreign foes
But the issue will summon you 10 calm, earnest
struggle for the constitution, and consequently toI
the Union.
| You will bear yourselves like men determined to
cling 10 that sacred instrument as the only security
from general wreck, and the only refuge from uni,
versal ruin. Men who feel and act with you Will
cling TO ii with patriotic wisdom and steady ortltuGe'
and they will defend il, if need be- with heroic Valor
against all ass ults from without or from within
That signal triumph awaits you in such cause
| | entertain no doubt.
| If, as fuly believe, our fathers were moi only
guided and sustained through the changing scenes
and struggles of the revolution, but inspired 81.
Ter its close to devise and adopt this constitution p