Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1852-1859, 1856-06-07

added for the second Office to the ticket then the
deepest Qualification thrilled my heart; he Is
endeared to rs by many cherished memories and
re can bat regsrd with heartfelt pride this eSi
ience of appreciation Of his countrynen. Per
haps, AE. President, Kentucky has usnrf,ea
more than her share of honoEs in this Sonyen-
4 ton James Buchanan WAS the son Of her carly
adoption and for time was citizen Of the
State, and however short VAS the period OF etti-
zeSlShip, lis subsequent renown causes US 10
treasure up the recollection with honest pride.
The other nominee is native of the State, the
grandson OF that john Breckenrilge who intro
iucec the memorable resolution OF 1898, which
tvet constitutes the foundation of the State
rights creed. The purity Of his life and energy
Of his Intellect command the respect and conti-
dcnce Of this present generation. VITA such a
ticket Kentucky VIII move forward With the
same generosity OF impulse for the redemption
Of the country that marked her struggles for
the Statesman of Ashland; and the news Of
this nomination. which Is now being transmit
4 ted by telegraph to hcr people, viii be receiv-
Cd with acc!ama;ions Of joy AID Triumph
But why do stand here tonight Why IS it
necessary for to respond to call of this con-
+ veltions Belonging but short time since to
J the old and honorcd organization, the honorable
adversary of the Democratic party on tEie great
questions of public policy, find that oTganIza-
ton dissolved ard myself and thousands of 9TH
! ers driven, for refuge and maintenance of cur
#
! opponents. In the last two years have wit
messed the dissolution of tho Wing party and the
delugc Of fanatcal factions, which threatened to
i ooerwhcim the equal rights of the States, the
constitution of the country, and the prosperity
OF the people. ! am one of those two or three
hundred thousand Old Wings who, 6isdaining
The shallow heresies and prescription tenets of
tae misca!led American party scorred all du-
plirity, ahiured all compromises, and rather
chose to stand in honorable alliance with our for
iler opponents in defence of that constitution
! which makes US one people, than to take sense
less and absurd oRths upon the wretchet ritual
Of the Know Nothing order. During this time
the Democrats have proved themselves equal to
their ancient reputation, bnt il is en- enviablc
fortune to aid III the battle and share in the g!o-
ry of victory. Not in tine acquisition of Loulsi-
ana, with her fertile and boundieSs plains; not
in the annexation Of Texas which extends our
empire still further southwark; not iii the plant
ing of our standard upon the tur-etS OF Mexico
or on the golden shores Of California; will equal
lin moment OF importance that great contest up
on which we now entcG for the preservation OF
our internal tranquility, the maintenance of our
tilws, the restoration of concord and perpetu-
alton Of the great political system bcqueathed
tous by our Revolutionary fathers. In this they
stand embatted against all adversaIics, defiant
in their patriotism, energetic in virtue and puri
ity of r;.otiye, assured that they will maintain
them in impregnablc strength against every adj
7e-S2ry of RepublicaniSln who lnay ass;il them.
In that battle not less than two hundred
thousand earnest adhercnts of the old Wing
party will I've found standing b. them, shoulder
10 shoulder, animatd by no hope but the pub
lie welfare.
Before resume my seat, trust the Coavca-
ton will pardon me for abiding to another por-
ton ofthe Democratic party in that tempest
fury Of fanaticsm which burst loose upon the
country upon tie passage Of the Kansas-Ne-
5raska act In that tic1e which tried mems
souls, when shrunk the tinid and stood still
the brave When Douglas, Of first Off;
the band Of statesmen with splendid intrepidity
ed the forlorn hcpc for restoration of equal
rights Of the States. Many Of t;lc first men in
the country, leaders who now around me,
in the same spirit came forward for the maintain
tance Of he true doctrine ofDcmocracy. The stom
burst upon them in all its violence, but they
stood with the steadfsst courage of the three
hundred at Thermopylae and 5ravcd its fury
They were left PROSTATE on the field OF public
aiEairs, and if they should never rise. they
l;uight claim to have inscribed upon their monu-
ients The words that conlmenoratcd the fate Of
the defenders Of Greecc-.Go, stranger, hail
them leaders in the approaching contest
stand here today Mr.. President midst the
most imposing assembly it has ever been my
privilege to behold. stand among the delegates
iof - States demonstrating their nationality,
both by the unanimity with which they declare
their principles and announce their candidates
no other party in the land can challenge their
equality; a"d at Lacedeaouia tell that here
obctient 10 her laws we fell. But ! cannot be-
ieye such viii be the result of their patriotic
courage, believe they not dead, but only foi
the time overthTown, and that Democracy here
around me will lift them in their arms, bind VI
their wounds, and amidst the clangor of the
3ight, WILL claim 70: them superiority on ma
tionalitv; no factions divide US 10 discordani
and looking at the shore OF native Kentucky,
can say with truth, no geographical line, no
mountains no rivers sewers oar party under
these vicles.
Mr.. President as one old Wing. and there
are thousands OF others embarked in tins cam
paisn, come in unconnected with any tradition
al glOries Of Democracy; and without any Of Its
achievements cmb!azoned on our shields; but We
come determined to ride deep into the ranks OF
the foes that belcagucr US, and TO win our spurs
upon the field.
str. Petit, Of Ind, spoke in favor of the nom
nations made by the Convention, pledging In
diana for them.
Mr. Richardson, Of H., moved the appoint
mcnt of COM of to inform the nominees OF
their nomination. Adopted.
Mr. Wright. OF Pa. moved voteof thanks to
the President and officers of the Convention
Adopted.
Tie chairman of the coal on Organization
reported the names of com. 10 appoint Dem
ocTatic General Committee; also resolutions
naming Charleston, S. e.. as fireplace of holding
the next Convention; the time to be fixed by
the National Committee. Also. that the State
Convention of New York have authority to nom
mate delegate from that State on the National
Committee.
Judge Bearaslcv, of y. Y, asked the Con
vention TO adopt ali the resolutions except that
one authorizing the State Convention of New
York to appoint member Of the National Com.
and leave New York 10 manage her guarTcls in
her own way. lie moved to strike out that res
Mr. Ludlow of n. Y, said if that portion of
the report was 50 unimportant, why oppose its