American Lancaster gazette. [volume] (Lancaster, Ohio) 1855-1860, 1856-01-24

forbearance towards each other, and let no
one introduce any sentiment not common
to the whole party. If could, l would
say God grant that all the American orr
ganizations of this country could be united
into one; for feel that the great difficult
ty we are laboring under is, that we have
too many common organizations in view,
and yet pot acting in operation with each
other. / am, myself a member Of no less
than three distinct American organizations,
and do not find that there is distinc-
ton or difference between them; and yet
| see that there is nothing like organiza-
ton between the three. l beg to know if
some means cannot be devised by which
union may not be accomplished. so that
they will be united as one common An1eri-
can brotherhood. Loud cheers. -,
live do that, sir, have promised that
would never make another prediction in
regard TO Presidential election, but if we
do that, and postpone our nomination, We
shall undoubtly succeed Ipropose to say
something in regard to this nomination. -
The Philadelphia Convention proposed to
nominate candidates for the Presidency
and Vice Presidency on the 22d of Febru-
airy next; AMI if can exercise any inAu-
ence with the American party in tho State Of
New York, entreat them to use their best
exertions to have that nomintion postpon-
ed; for just so sure as you make that nom
ination in February. you are doomed to
inevitable defeat Put your candidate in
to the field four months in advance of the
Democratic candidate. and give them an
opportunity OF manufacturing lies against
US, and they will put you upon the defen-
sive for the whole campaign, without your
having an opportunity to attack them
Cries of good" l know enough OF
both the Democratic party and the Wing
party too. not to bo aware that if you put
your candidate into the field four months
in advance of them,. they would manufac-
turo charges enough against him to make
another crucifxion. Laughter and cheers. |
Let us go to work seriously. Letus Sc
lect our purest and best men, and 90 into
the councils of the American party not in
fluenced by any personal interest in A. B,
or @, a voice-"B stands for Botts''-
laughter, but let us 60 there with the high
interests of this great American orsaniza
ton, and select the most capable and most
available man that can be chosen, and dc
not doubt the result. Something has been
said about Virginia, my friends. Mr.. UlI.
mann alluded to the efforts made by the
American party in that State. Permit me
to tell you the reason of our defeat in vir.
ginia. The simple fact was that Mr.Wise
had no competitor in the field, and he was
elected without opposition. The Ameri
can party nominated most worthy and
respectable candidate; but 1t was deemed
advisable, either by himself or his friends
that he should take no part in the discus,
sion, aad he alloxe Mr.. Wise 10 traye
through the whole State unopposed.
While Mr.. Wise made a circuit, for si1
monthsj denourcing this organization
(Which was new to the people and it.
features as unconstitutional and treasona
BILE. in no single instance was there hu
man being present to advocate the view
Of the American party. More than that
the Democratic party had paid agents il
every district, while the American party
had none. Yet, Notwithstanding these dis
advantages, $4,000 good American vote
were cast for Flournoy, while Wise go
$4,000 Wing votes outside of the order
which could have been secured by Strikin.
off the ticket one or two Democratic candi
dates not acceptable to that party. l will
conclude, ladies and gentlemen, by offer
ing to you the following sentiment:
The American Party-At once tho swort
and shield Of liberty and of the Union.-
While it beats back the enemies of the on,
by its protecting arms, it shelters the other
Loud and prolonged applause