The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-05-14

sdered one OF direi omen and our children should bs
taught that II Is sacriege 70 pronounce il Let the time
people OF any State 10 the brink OF the precpeeet then
have full view OF the yawning gulf beneath, and they
will recoil with instructive horror from the abyss
Ia regard to the future destiny OF my country, confess
am an optmist; and have abiding faith that ma
olity Of the States and Of the people viii always eyenu
ally redress every wrong which may be committed against
any portion Of the country Strange il may seem my
faith stronger ia this belief than az the present mo-
ment We have aead reached and almost passed the
gerous crisis the subject Of domestic slavery The vol
eano is nearly exhausted The material for continued ag-
tatou no longer exists Al nd wbyf Because hold il To
be quite impossible that any considerable portion Of our
people can long continue 10 contest the elementary repub
ean principles recognised In the territorial legislation of
Congress
This is nothing than the power possessed by the
people Of every free State since the world began IL Is the
oLndanon, the elementary principle, OF democratic re-
public. Without cheerful submission the will Of The
usjoriy, no democratic government exist We have
thus reached the end or TO use an expressive American
ism, the hnality OF our legislation this subject
What in the United Satos who values his charac-
ter viii rise among his ieow-citzens and seriously urge
The repeal of law declaring that The majority shall go,-
ern None--not repeat have reached the fna-
~ Of the question. We have arrived at the elementary
principle OF freedom that The majority shall govern
principle essential 70 liberty and Interchangeable lib
erty itself
After the tempest has passed away requires some DAYS
for the of the subsde So after the agita-
ton in the public mind for many years the slavery
question: IL win require time before this shall cease
That it will do So except among those fanatics who are
governed by higher law than the constitution feel an
abiding confidence.
And is il not high time that the agitation ON this oues
ton should subside and the intellect and energy OF the
American people be directed TO other objects? Our for
eign relations demand their serious attention Our mer-
camille marine IS now the largest in the world our
merchant vessels cover every sea- but where is the navy
TO protect them sHaa a8f 4t--et'taf N'
TO be sure what we have is composed of the beat and
bravest materials but have little of H. although
we do not require any thing like large navy as that of
ereat Britain or France The FIRST commercial people in
The world we are but third ourthrate naval power
Never have been SO convinced during my residence
abroad tho wisdom Of the maxim Of the Father Of his
Country that the best mode of preserving peace be
| prepared for war. 8
beg to return to the gentleman who addressed me on
the part OF the councils and to yourself Judge Giles my
sincere thanks for the in which you have espsc
tVey performed the duties ntrusted TO you and need
not say how gratied am the reception which has been
extended TO me by the people of all parties ia this beau
iul ci'y--a city which, in addition TO the recoections
have already alluded is endeared me by the fact that
the first political speech ever made in my life was made
in appealing TO my felowcitzens home to raise voun.
eers to defend It against the foreign invader which fol-
lowed by enrolling my In the list of those who Of
ered to march to its defence and with them came here
| to otter nay humble services @a...asa
Now as to Maryland and Pennsylvania. They are both
rapidly botng out Mason and Dixons line The enter
prise OF your has penetrated State every deo
on and you eaping the rich fruits of that enterprise
from the valleys and the of the Keystone State
We rejoice in your prosperity The day has passed when
any Jealousy should exist between jealousy always
/ injurious to both parties.
once more return to you and to the citizens of Balti-
my sincere thanks for your generous welcome What
may happen in the future shall Away esteem
this one of the proudest days of my life
1t is almost impossible (says the SUM convey the i'm
preston produced by the delivery Of the above speech by
Mr.. Buchanan His venerable appearance his fine athletic
form, the clear ringing tones Of his voice, which
heard by the immense audience that listened him.
dered the scene most imposing He was frequently
interrupted by cheers and when he closed hundreds rushed
forward to take him by the hand.
Last evening, in company with the city council he at
tended the opera where be saued with the rap
turous applause. At midnight he serenaded at his
quarters by the band of the Independent Blues.