The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-07-01

voice against 30 dangerous experiment upon The
strength 81 confederation TO this portion Of bic
speech invite the attention Of every lover Of
his country.
M. Fiamores Speech at Hew5argh,
Mr.. Fillmore then spoke in substance as folloss
Fellow CITIZENS OF NEwruRsA Aceeptny cordial thanks
Tor this unexpected but hearty greeting Nv friend has in
PRODUCED the sahdurdsbeafef ofthe American marty
and FREUD Of the Union For the for.c1 usitiou am
-usoteo 70 my fen" nave without my solicitation
made their sandard.bearer In the coming campaign
But confess TO you that am proud of the distinc-
ton, confess, also that am devoted and unalter
able friend Of the Union have no hostility to for
eigners have WITNESSED their dpplorsble condition in
the Old country and God forbid that should add
to their Suffering by refusing them an asylum in this
would throw the gptes wide obehI and invite The or
pressed Of every land 10 parake Of the blessings OF
laws and country would only exclude from this engra-
ton the pauper and the cTimir al would give fires toer-
alton to every ereed bet while did this would for
their cake. we'll ours declare that Americans should
rule America Cheers They should have the benefit OF
equal laws but neither their education nor knowledge Of
our institutions qualities them to govern America. APP
ause The failure Of every attempt to establish free
government in Europe is demonstraye OF this fact But
we value the blessings which Providence has so bount-
FULLY showered upon u.s. it becomes every American to
stand by the constitution of this country and TO resolve
that independent OF all foreign influence Americans shall
and will rule America Long and loud appause.l
feel ielloweitizens, that need hardly alude to the
importance of maintaining this Union. see the national
flags floating from yonder height which marks the con-
secrated spot where Washington had his headquarters.
There performed Of moral herosm before which
the bvest deeds of Alexander pale and with which the
greatest achievements of Bonapate not to be compared
Immense cheering 1t was there on that sacred spot
shaded by the flag of free republic that Washington
refused u crown. Great applause.
1t there that the officers of the army after indie
pendence had been achieved made him the offer OF crown
which he Indignantly repealed. esrs
am that need not urge upon you who live 10
sight of that flag the Importance duty OF following the
farewell advice of the Father of his Country to maintain
oft the he
home and the buwaks Of our defence against attacks from
abroad. Cheers.l ... ...
Again thank you most sincerely for this cordial well
come TO my native soil LCheers.l
Hr. FUtmores Speech at AtJany
After the cheers had somewhat subsidized Mr.. Fillmore
replied in the following erms
| Mn Mayor AND rELLow-clrlzEss This overwhelming
demonstration of cougratuation and welcome almost de-
pves of the power fspeech Here nearly thirty years
ago commenced my political career In this building
first legislative body in session. cheers but ct tina
time it entered into the aspirations OF my heart Una,
should receive such welcome as this in the capital
of my native State Cheers.
You have been pleased sir to alltde to my former
services and my probable course if | should be again
called the position of Chief Magistrate of the nation
Applause 1t is not pleasant to speak Of ones self yet
trust that the occasion will justify me in briefly au-
ding to two events connected with last admins
tration. [Cheers You all know that when was called
to the Executive chair by bereavement which over
whelmed the nation with grief that the country was un-
fortunately agtated from end to the other upon the
all-exciting subject of slavery. II then sir that
felt my duty to rise above every sectional prejudice ana
look to the welfare of the whole nation tAppause.l was
compelled to certain extent to long-chersh-
ed prejudces, and disregard party claims Great ana
prolonged applause But in doing this SIR, dld no
than done by many ADLER and better men imam
myself. | was by means the sole instrument under
Providence, in harmonzing those difficulties. Applause
There that time noble Independent, hgh-soued
men, in both houses Of Congress- belonging 10 both the
great political parties of the country-whgs and demo-
cratswho purned the character OF selfish party leaders,
cheers and rallied around my administration In sup
port of the great which restored peace to an ag
tated and distracted country Cheers BY the blessings
of Divine Providence our efforts were crowned win
signal success [cheers and when left the presidential
chair the whole nation was prosperous and eontnea ana
relations with all foreign nations were OF the most
ameable kind. [Checrs The cloud that hung upon the
horizon dissipated but where are we now! Alas
rupture Of peaceful relations shall not seek TO
the of this change These the facts and
is for you ponder upon them OF the present admins
raon have nothing to say and can appreciate the au-
cues of administering this government; and the pres
Executive and his supporters have with good intention
and honest hearts made mistake, hope God may for
give them as do Loud and prolonged applause But
II there be those who have broughthese caamies upon
the country selfish ambitious objects ii yourduty
lelow-citiEeus, to hold them 10 strict responsibility
Cheers
The agitation which disturbed the peace OF the country
in 1850 was unavoidable II brought upon US by the
acquisition Of new territory, for the government oil which
il necessary provide territorial administrations But
IL is for you to say whether the present agitation which
dsacts the country and threatens us with civil war has
not been reCesSy and wnntony produced ny the huop
ton of measure to aid in personal advancement rather
than in any public good. [Cheers.
Sir you have been pleased to say that have the union
OF these States heart This sir Is most true for If there
be object dearer to than any other II is the unity
prosperity and glory Of this great republic and confess
frankly sir that fear IL is in danger say nothing Of
any particular section much less OF the several candidates
before the people presume they all honorable men,
But sir what do see An exasperated feeling between
the North and the South the most exciting OF all topics
resulting in bloodshed and organized military array
But this Il not ALL sir. We political party present
ing candidates for the presidency aud vice presidency &C.
leCed for the first time from the free States alone with
the avowed purpose OF eectng these candidates by sura
gcs Of part Of the Union only 10 rule over the whole
United States Can il be possible TINT those who en-
gagged in such have seriously reflected upon
the consequences which inevitably follow in Of
success? Cheers Can they have the madness or tile
folly TO believe that southern brethren would submit
TO be governed by such a Chief Magisrate2 lCheers
Would he be required follow the rule prescribed by
those who elected him in making his appointmeus2 "
living south Of Mason and DKon line be not worthy
TO be President and Vice President would 1t be proper
select one from the quarter Of his cabi-
country or indeed TO collect the admin
lister the laws Of the United Sates2 II not whal
rule IL the President adopt in selecting for
Office that the people themselves discard in selecting him
These serious but practical questions and In order TO
appreciate them fully is only necessary turn the tables
upon ourselves. Suppose that the South, having ma
jory Of the electoral volts should declare that they
would only shareholders President and Vice Pre
dent and should elect such by their exclusive surages TO
rule the North 90 you think you would sub
nit 10 IL No not for moment tApplause And do
you believe that your southern brethren are less sensitive
this subject than you are less jealous Of their rights
Tremendous cheeringl fyou do let rae tell you that
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