Washington telegraph., 1856-08-06
Mr.. Fillmore's Albany Speech.

reproduce it entire, e,-for every
word of this noble rebuke to seetionalism
is so instinct with the loftiest patriotism,
SO replete with the proud and glorious
spirit of the great man who gave utter
ance to the sentiments which it breathes,
that of itself, it is sufficient to commend
him to the admiration of all true men,
and vindieate the party of which he is the
from the reproaches and
of its enemies.
But as it is particularly in connection
with the assertion, that there is posi-
bility of the American party South going
over to the support of Fremont, that We
made reference to this speech, we deem
it unnecessary to do more than furnish
our readers with that portion Of it
in which Mr. Fillmore adverts to the
Black Republican organization, under
whose auspices Fremont has been herald
ed to the world as a candidate for the
Presidency of this Union. Read it, and
say then, speaking truthfaHy, whether
there is Anything in the position assumed
by Mr. Fillmore, which justifes, in any
degree, this wanton siander of patriot
this unfounded imputation upon party,
which, rising superior to the necessity
which compels its opponents to pander to
the claims of sectionaIism, declare them
selves for the Constitution and the Union.
Read it, and say whether criminal reck-
lessness could 90 further, than to charge
upon this party willingness, under any
possible combination of circumstances. to
desert the glorious, tried, true and faith
.ul chief, to whose destinies their political
fortunes are linked by the strong bonds OF
love and confdence2 We answer, no -
Here is the extract Ponder well the
words -
''Sir, you have been pleased to say that
L have the union of these States at heart.
This, Sir, Is most true, for if there be one
object dearer to NE than any other, il is
the unity, prosperity and glory of this
great Republic, and | confess frankly. Sir.
that l fear it is in danger. say moth
ing of any particular section, much less
of the several candidates before the peo-
pie l presume they are all honorable
men, But. Sir, what do We see =? An
exasperated feeling between the North
and South, on the most excitisg of all top
les resulting in bloodshed and organized
military array. But this is not all. Sir.
he sec political party presenting can
diddtes for the Presidency and Tiice-Pres-
idency, selected for the first time from tie
free States alone, sciM tie 0vo,ced DurDose
IT eleoting these candidates by suffrage OF
one part Of the Union only, to rule orcy
the lrhote United iStates Can it be nos
sible that those who are engaged in such
measure have seriously reflected upon
the consequences which must inevitably
follow, In case of success? ICheers.
Can they have the madness or the folly
to believe that our Southern brethren
would submit to be governed by such a
chief magistrate? ECheers.1 Would he
be required to follow the rule prescribed
by those who elected him, in making his
appointments If man living South OF
Mason and Dixon's line be not worthy
to be President or Vice President, would
1t be proper to select one from tn,
same quarter, as one of his Cabinet Ceun-
ell, or to represent the nation in foreign
country? Or, indeed, to collect the reve-
nue., or administer the laws of the United
States? If not, what new rule is the
President to adopt in selecting men to of
flee, that the people themselves discarded
in selecting him?
These are serious but practical ques-
tions; and in order to appreciate them full.
~, 1t Is only necessary to turn the tables
upon themselves. Suppose that the South
having a majority of the electoral votes,
should declare that they would only have
shareholders for President and Vice Presi-
dent, and should elect such by their ex-
elusive suffrage to rule over US at the
North! Do you think we would submit
to 1t! No, not for moment. And do
you believe that your Southern brethren
are less sensitive on this subject than YOU
are, less jealous of their rights [Tre-
mendous eheering-l If goa do, let me
tell go" that yoa are mistaken. And
therefore, you must see that if this sec
tlonal party succeeds it leads inevitably to
the destruction of this beautiful fabric.
reared by our forefathers, cemented by
their blood, and beqeathed to us as a
priceless Inheritance [ tell you, my
friends, that speak warmly on this sub
Ject, for feel that we are in danger
am determined to make clean breast of
It, L will wash my hands of the conse-
quenees, whatever they may be; and tell
you that we are treading upon the brink
of volcano, that is liable at any moment
to burst forth and overwhelm the nation.
| might. by soft words, hold out delusive
hopes, and thereby win votes. But [ can
never consent to be one thing to the North
and another to the South. l should de-
spise myself if could be guilty of such
an evasion Tremendous applause. L
For my conscience would still ask, with
the dramatic poet
Is there not some secret curse
Some hidden thunder red with immortal wlatL-
blast tno atch, L