The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1856-1888, 1856-12-25
GREAT DEMONSTRATIONS!
Reception of the news of the election OF
BUCHANAN a8d BRECKENRIDGE y!
CRAM
PROCESSION!
Capt. SMITH and the "YANKEE!"

day merning last, bringing the American mail OF
Nov. 6, and the news of the election of James Bu-
chanan as President, and John c. Breckenridge as
Vice President. of the United States.
AS soon as the Yankee appeared in sight beyond
Diamond Head, some twelve miles distant, it was
known throughout the town what the issue of the
Presidential election must have been, for the vessel
was most gaily dressed out in flags, and it was well
known that Capt. Smith was a thorough Democrat.
and would not have displayed so much bunting had
the result been otherwise.
In the evening, at II o'clock, q large concourse of
American citizens, irrespective of party sentiments,
met at the American Club grounds, and gave nine
hearty cheers for the successful candidates. They
then formed in a procession, accompanied by Rowe's
American Brass Band, and marched to the residence
of the Honorable David L. Gregg, U. S. Commissioner,
where nine more cheers were given for Buchanan and
Breckenridge, which were followed by the tune of
ssHail Columbia Mr.. Gregg appeared on the
verandah, and was then, in behalf of the American
residents, congratulated by Judge Alex. Campbell in
the following terms
Mr.. GREGG Il have the honor Of being deputed by
a large number of American residents and ship mas
tiers, to express to you their congratulations upon the
suspicious event of which we have this day received
intelligence. The election of James Buchanan and
John G. Breckenridge to the Presidency and Vice
Presidency of the United States furnishes another
proof of the sound judgment and true patriotism of
the American people. 1t is a subject for rejoicing
not only for Americans, but for all who feel an interest
in the perpetuity of republican Institutions, and the
continual development of those great doctrines of
political freedom which have always been cherished
by the great Republic, and have grown with her
growth and strengthened with her strength, until she
has assumed q position in the front rank of the nations
of the earth.
Mr.. Buchanan is a statesman not merely of local but of wide
world reputation. Mature in years, experienced in council,
pracused in craftsmanship, and unblemisled in public as well
as private life, his past career affords the strongest guarantee of
his future course. More than forty years have passed since he
entered the political arena. During the whole of that period he
fame, or an imputation against his honor. Wise, virtuous and
moderate, warmly devoted not merely to a section but to the
all the energies of his administration to heal those unfortunate
differences which for some time past have embittered the councils
kind and fraternal feeling, which until recently bound the people
place them before the world strong in union, strong in devotion
to their common country and clinging with death-ike tenacity to
States. Mr.. Breckenridge is young in years but old in wisdom,
and unquestioned character. worthy of any office in the gift of
the American people and should it be their misfortune to lose
his mantle will fall upon worthy shoulders. The election of the
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relations of the country will be conducted with dignity, wisdom
measure so ese WIT stain | the poIScg g" of tbe new ra admi hdstg e : un@ We
who have cast our lot upon these distant islands and have made
our homes here, may feel certain that the same friendly relations
and kindly feelings which have heretofore existed will be con-
tinued and perpetuated to the mutual benefit and prosperity of
both nations. In short, the tidings We have received may well
cause US to rejoice. They indicate prosperity at home, peace
and good will abroad: They show that the people of the United
States have chosen wisely and well, and that though sometimes
clouds may for a while darken, and storms may gather around
our political horizon, the sunlight of popular intelligence will
latter now and in all time to come. Once more L offer to you on
behalf of this assemblage our sincere congratulations.
To which Mr.. Gregg replied in substance, as fol-
lows
L am much obliged to you, personally, Mr.. Camp
bell, for the terms in which you have congratulated
me on the election of James Buchanan and John G.
Breckenridge to the Presidency and Vice Presidency
of the United States. But [ am a thousand times
under obligations to the hundreds of my fellow coun-
trymen here present, in whose name you have spoken
whose cheers have backed your eloquent express
sions-whose sympathies have thus been manifested
for the perpetual union of the American States-who
stand by the glorious old Constitution of 1877, just
as it is, just as it came from the hands of it's patriotic
trainers, and just as it ought to bc for all time to
come.
The Union of the States and the Constitution for
ever! This is my present sentiment, and I nope it
may be my dying sentiment. Let him be accursed
who Is base enough to conceive q contrary thought
Let his memory sink into obscurity Let him Eli ar
unknown grave! Let his place on earth be forgotten,
or If let it be only to associate his name
with the names of Judas Iscariot and Benedict Arnold
the most Infamous Of all names in history.
Your congratulations, my fellow countrymen, are most wei
come. Even though the midnight hour has passed I receive them
with such sentiments as BELTS the occlsiou-with such senti-
ments as a true American ought to feel when patriotism has sue
ceeded in trampling under foot a formidable combination of most
desperate and unhoy factions-a COZ lbinaion which has more
regard for the spoils of office than the common good.
A wise selection has been made by the people Of The United
States In all the qualities of an eminent statesman Buchanan
has no superior. Great experience, sound views, anu Just pin-
ciples of political action viii give tone to his administration. In
spite of the denunciations of Exeter Hall and the cravings of
fanaticism, at home and abroad, he will pursue such a course as
to subdue reproach and eNtort commendation even from his
enemies. His associate on the ticket-the Vice President elect
lis a worthy representative Of American principles. The name
of Breckenridge is honorable, in Church and State, and the
But why should L speak of men? Men are nothing in political
life except so far as they represent great principles, and are true
to them.
The popular approval of the Cincinnati platform is Of more
consequence than the personal fortune of all the politicians in
the United States. Its doctrines are founded on the Constitution.
the basis of national administration. In sustaining Buchanan
and breckenridge, you sustain the platform, and with il. the
surest hopes OF American freedom; you frown upon sectional
Issues, which demagosues have raised to furthe. the ends of
ahlpiVion; you declare IN the s,o@Sest manner your attachment
70 the Federal Union.
L congratoia.e you my countrymen in feturn,. for the glorious
tIdIngs which this day has brought US. They give assurance that
the people OF the United States have a. aeyed a triumDb over a
legion u BLACK, intolerant and d. lgerouS Eactions-that the Union
IS safe-that the Constitution WI be ma NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. the gov
ernment VIII be administered in all its domestic and foreign rela-
tons with wisdom anu justice-that the flag of the stars and
Empire. I congratulate you that an approTes Statesman Is
selected to sit i'll the chair Of Washington aud Jackson, and
guide the destinies of State.
You viii never have occasion to De ashamed of his policy, or