The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-11

>s.sps As people, who Knows their wants ana glowing
With the sJmpstAies which spring from association with
me people the most worthy Of The peoples choice to be-
81. Resolved, rha. We believe that labor Is the
great elemental agency in the developsment Of
Try. the man who represents labor either mechanical,
agricultural commercial is safer ruler for free
peSke than either political philosophers philosophical
Ath Resolved That we prefer new man to represent
nav political principle instead OF old professional
Politician, who is iettered and trammeled BY ODD ex
posed dogmas OF politics. devoted to sectional Issues
or those Of > secondary and local naturs.
Sth Resolved That believe that the great interest
eur country win be but subssrved ~ the selection Of
true American citizen, Of sound, practical conservative
gosd sense, sterling integrity and Roman nrmness, With
patriotic pride to maintain the dignity Of his country and
De honor Of its flag man with sufficient energy of
cAaaeer In the selection OF his Cabinet to have no man
- the keeper Of his conscience dictator Of his policy
After the adoption of the foregoing resolutions, ad-
dresses were made by Messrs. Wilson, Fuller, Campbell
anA Bryce. After Mr.. Bryce initiated a. . member
- the club, and the emblem e live oak sa) placed
1Don his left breast by the President Mr. Wild requested
Ne Law 70 step forward and taking him BY the hand,
Permit me- sir, to initiate you honorary member
NV place upon YOUR left breast Win never be tarnshed
and ere 1857 shall roll away trust you may stand ~
ores in the Capitol of the United States its chief
gisrate, a. you now do honorary member OF our
chh.
ne initiation took place amid enthusiastic cheers.
~ Vie Live Oak candidate himself-
Mr. Law came forward and said, that when invited to
tA6 meeting, he knew he invited to meet Live Oak
ab, but he did not understand the to be pu
sssd he confessed that he taken somewhat by
prise. He always glad to meet gentlemen Of Amer
en- principles, but so when he found those who
were willing to think and act fer themselves He said
that the Reorganization of the House Of Representatives
1t Warrington for few days at first produced lit
IA inv Tho art If ~hn IA
most likely to 10 elected their Speaker and the nsws
papers looked AFTER the vote given counted but it
haA continued on 20 long from Gay TO day. that all anx
ey upon the question had entirely ceased the people
esrded their business pursuits interesting
- them than the reading from day to day the proceea
:" Mr. 80
many votes; that Mr. Richardson got many votes,
and that Mr.. Scattering Il believe they call hm) got 80
many votes Now, you might walk from end OF this
city to the other without having the word Congress
mentioned, how many votes any individual got for
eng excited in relation to the protracted delay in its
organization Of Congress- that it failed to excite any in
q ali, it was spoken OF in the spirit Of ridieue This
proves, said Mr. Law concusyey, that II is not in the
power Of those we elect to office to excite the people
10 any acts that will endanger the permanency Of
has Union The people apprecats too highly the benefits
lat they enjoy under this republic 70 think for
holdsrsin sny position. 1t falsiaes the predictions
q the statesmen Of the Old World and some in
ssisstion that the people were not capable '' Of
ssNgevsrnment. Three-qusrters Of century have
passed away since this government organized and
he length Ct time has only increased the evidence Of it's
stability and the prosperity of the people. We have
increased from three millions to twenty-five millions.
States with territory enough for fifteen States more
and the ability to increase that territory whenever We
desire. We have extended from belt along the Allan.
10 seabOard to the Pacific We have increased
sur revenue In still greater proportion than popu
hsien. Wehave passed through two wars-one for the
acquisition Of our Independence and the other for pro-
tsctiDg the rights of our citizens and commerce
uPon the ocean The year prior to the war Of 1872
ihs revenue from The sale Of public lands alone was
over eleven Millions and the Of government
Was ever sixty five millions Of dollars and national
ternal trade snd improvements have increased in still
greater ratio than population revenue. Can 1t
iSs % tns @ Sas people who has
prospect Of the future before them win not have too
much sense to be moved from their onward march BY
hsief period Of timer For my swn part / have the
highest opinion of the good and intelligence the
people. know that they understand their interests
TOO wen to entertain the idsa Of quitting their bust
ness occupations and casting themselves into deadly
conflict with each other Why ia future Congress Of
should declare this Union dissolved and the President
should assent such proceedings the people would
pending entirely upon the mood they happened to be in
have an abiding Conscience in the existence Of this
When Mr.. Law resumed his seat, It was amidst the
most tremendous cheering.
Speeches were then made by Messrs. Pitcher and Wd
after which the following song sung by the author
Mr.. Pitcher, and received with APPLAUSE
THE OLIVE OLD OAK.n
Air--s'The Brave Old Oak.n
Here's song to the oak, the t.ve old oak,n
Who has lived in the Ian so long;
Here's health and to him through every town,
Where the CLUBS" are growing strongi
There is terror in his frown,
As his enemies go down,
And the oficeholder's term runs OUT
And for him we will fight,
Till his foes out Of sight,
And elect him President no doubt.
Chorus-Here's song to the oak, &c.
Ghen sing to The oak, the I" live old oak,
The friend who would shelter and save d
His countrys flag from shame, and protect her honest
From the foe who would seek to enslave. flame,
As freemen will stand,
To guard our native land,
Or fall where forefathers fell.
Then sthree cheers for 'I4ive Oak Georgel'
An the chains the world can forge,
He will break with his Claw and order' spell.
Ch0uu-Then sing to the oak, &c.
The meeting soon after adjourned
STATE 0F THE WEATHER.