The true Democrat., 1856-09-02

tOn Ihere was no meeting calling itself whlg in all my region of country, which did not at tend. There was no convention at which was not present. Every effort to resusctate the old party which could be made was made. The result was the convention at Louisville on the Sd of July. It was then resolved to be in- expedient to present whig candidates for the highest offices for the suffrages of the people; and 1t was determined that having asserted our old principles, it was proper that each individ- ual should be left free to make his own choice according to his own conscience and his own principles for the good of his country.
 Fellow citizens, I have followed the whig standard so long as it futtered in the breeze l would have followed it always, and always expect to maintain whig principles. Like an eloquent old-line whig of Missouri, now act ing with the democrats, "I have surveyed the whole battle field, but find no whig banner under which to fight" Like him, am forced to the conviction that the old whg flag lies turled upon the tomb of my father.
 Fellow -citizens, the country is in danger. In 1920 our wiSest and best statesmen told ms there was great danger from the question of slavery. For the purpose of putting it at rest the so- called Missouri compromise was made, but it did not settle the question. Again, in 1849-5O, 1t raised it's horrid front Fortunately for the country, at that time there were then at Wash lngton, men of giant race, who could see and appreciate the danger, and warn the country of It. Do you not recolect how the black cloud sat like leaden pail upon the hearts of mell- how the bravest trembed for the Union? Do you not remember with what anxiety all eyes were turned to Washington-with what trem- bling eagerness you listened for every scrap of news! At last the tidings came that the con- promise measures of 1850 had been passed, although in detail. Have you forgotten the re- Jolclngs throughout the whole land? How the bells rusg, and the glad shouts went up to hea- ven III gratitude that the Country was safe?- How vain and how futile were the hopes of the best and wlsest of men. Scarcely are some Of the principal actors in those noble scenes cold Ill their graves, when again the black cloud is upon lis. The country Is in dauger The black republicans of the north, determined to carry out their des gns against the south at all hazards, and at every risk, have nominated purely sectional candidates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency. North against South union or dSunon--this is the question now be- fore you, and you cannot avoid 1t. It is not 1 alone who tells you so. Americans, as YOU choose t. call yourselves; old line whigs, 1t IS Mir. Fillmore also who tells you 50. Hear what lie says in his Albany speech, recently dehvered-a speech 50 patriotic and honorable to him:
 "Sr, you have been pleased to say that have the union of these States at heart This, sir Is most true for if there be one object dearcr to me than any other, 1t Is the unity pros speritv and glory of this great Republc; and confess frankly sir, that fear it is in danger l say nothing of any particular section, much less of the several candidates before the people I presume they ara all honorable men. Rut sir, what do We see? An exasperated feelin. be. tween the north and south, on the most excit- ing of all topics, resulting in bloodshed and or ganized military array.
 " But this is not all, sir. We see a political party presenting candidates for the Presidency and Vice Presidency selected for the first time from the free States alone, with the avowed purpose of electiny these candidates by the suilrases of one part of the Union only to rule over the whole United States. Can 1t be lossi- Dc that those who are nga5ed in such mea- sure, coull have seriously reflected upon the consequences which must inevitably follow in case of success? Cheers Can they have the madness or folly to believe that our south ern brethren would submit to be governed by such Chief Magistrate? [Chcers Would he be required to follow the rule prescribed by those who elected him in making his appoint ments? If man living south of Mason and Dlxon's line, be not worthy to be President or Vice President, would it be proper to select one fom the same quarter as ono of his cabinet council, or to represent the nation in foreign country? Or, indeed, to collect the revenue or administer the laws of the United States? If not, what new rule is the President to adopt in selecting men for office?
 " These are serious, but practical questions, and In order to appreciate them fully it is only necessary to turn the tables upon ourselves Suppose that the south, having d majority of the electoral votes, should declare that they would only have shareholders for President and Vice President, and should elect such bv their exclusive suitrages to rule over us al the north do you think we would submit to 1t? No, not for moment. Applause. And do you be- lleve that your southern brethern are less sen- sitlve on this subject than you are, or less jeal- ous of their rights? Tremendous cheering l If you do, let me tell you that you are mista- ken. And, therefore, you must see that if this sectional party succeeds, it leads inevitably to the destruction of this beautiful fabric reared by our orcfathers, cemented by their blood and bequeathed to us as priceless inheritance.
 " tell you, my friends, that speak warmly on this subject for I see that we are in dan ger. l am determined to make clean breast of 1t. l will wash my hands of the conse- quences whatever they may be; and tell you that we are treading upon the brink of vol cano that is liable at any moment to burst forth and overwhelm the nation. I might bv soft words hold out delusive hopes and thereby win votes, but 1 never can consent to be one thing to the north and another to the south. 1 should despse myself if 1 could be guilty of such evasion"
 believe every word that Mir. Fillmore says. As surely os the sun shines he country as in dan- ger. have high respect for MT. Fillmore and If he stood precisely where he stood in 1850 should prefer him to any man for the Pre- sldency. Even as tis personally prefer him to both the other candidates. But, fellow citlzens, there IS no living man whom love so we'll as l do that great union of States my country-tor which my father gave his llfe. Mr. Fillmore has given us good advice advice which accords with my own judgment; he tells us that the Union is in imminent dan ger; he leads us to believe that the probabli- ties are that if MT. Fremont is elected the Union will be dissolved; and not into two parts but shivered into fragments! Old-ine whigs what is your duty? It lies with us to save the Union. The candidates of the black repub- lican party must be defeated, else, as MT. Fill more tells us-as we have been told by the greatest statesmen since 182O--the Union is in dire and imminent peril For me, am for the preservation of the Union. Destroy all the parties now in existence, but for Gods sake for the sake of human liberty-save the Union. l have no faith in the sincerity of that man who, with his mouth full of protestations of love for his country, and for the memory of my dead father, cannot lay his personal preiu- dces and prediections upon the altar a willing sacrifice for the salvation of his country.
 How are we to defeat Fremont? We can not elect both his opponents. Neither of them --neither MT. Fillmore nor Mr. Buchanan- is presented for the suffrage of old-ine whiys upon pure whig platform. There are prin- cipes avowed and maintained by both the parties of which they are representatives, which we do not approve. It is necessary for