The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-06-21


party from its foundation TO the present time has never
been guilty Of sAsSliQg a law which i claimed to be
] SeS Apse
ancient enemies and now thank God many of those men
with whom we have struggled in friendly contest IN years
past IN behalf OF principles now 10 the sup
port OF Standard bearers and promise that in Noyen
Der next ersuages shall be given for James Buch
and John q Brecsinrdge Echsetsl During al these
contests the principles of the democratic party have never
been assaed because they were uIcohsttutona but they
have been assaed because differed ID opiaon In rea-
aonto Them and believed they would not the conn
Efollow. f"'+' 4t+.a ,.tstteo .'t'''" =. A-7@
7 am glad 70 see this assehblage here tonight, ana
glad 10 see this feeling pervading the country n proves
that there true patriots in the land from Que ena o lie
country to thd other let US enter into this canvass with
discrimination and the result viii be that The Union win
maintained and equal and exact justice WIN be dispensed
10 every portion Of our country [Great applause -
I4u ,r is.l Han, III ID, Fallsrs Speech pia at
frLIow-clrrznss; Inrasponding to your CALI and fol.
lowing the gentleman from Missouri Nir Pheps am
reminded Of hset that Maine and Missouri are twin SIS
tiers in age In this confederation of States a w.,
ut IS also nota little singular that am the only
member of Congress- from my State that you would
feel liberty call upon oh an occasion like The present
terra response to the nominations of the Cincinnati Conven
on Two years since when the democratic party OF the
North seemed for time through the machinations OF
sworn secret and midnight organization to be delivered
nverto thebasaiags-I will not say ",eAon for Il might
s asen,sa % is but have
GROSS and hypocrisy whc Its great success and popularity
attracted to-it SO ssppened ii my own State, that but
ue wa. returned 70 the Present
racy Of the eastern district which for thirty years with
the exception Of pne term has been represented by q
truly democratic and national representative are you
indebted tonight for a response from Maine Maine,
which two years ago was SO thoroughly anti-demo-
cratic and black republican that not one member was
found iii the State senate and only about onethrd Of the
house OF The true political faith AT the last election the
tables were completely turned Even the boasted Msne
law has been repealed hope no more to hear the Maqe
lease
Maine lao some "oer tao !" for the Maine law has been
rspsdiasd BY Maine as sho s viii Ill Mrephdate At the "ohe
Sufficient time has elapsed SINCE the news OF the nomi-
nations Of Buchanan and Breckenridge went forth upon
the elegraphc wires to every nook and corner Of
State for the echo Of the response back the centre
pf the Uhion That response is unanimous enthusiastic
from Kittery Point TO WestQuoddy Head. ." " ,
of s hahn s sssear nege a ,fe
speets ut this national metropolis personing the de-
ocracy and the truly national men Of the whole Union
make this declaration, Notwithstanding my distin,
guiAhed colleague Of the Senate in his place within few
days took occasion publicly TO declare that he no longer
was member S & e The dsn9e,' parry he ysnt fpFhsr
sndo~ed ht,a saH Do ea.p0yd 70 deat he denocrae
inee" and the PLATFORM I, " .ls' " w. s I
This declaration by him made VIII create no surprise and
produce sensation in our own State Indeed, feel quite
sure that many in my State would have concnrred in
the Propety Of his making this declaration early the
meeting Of the present Congress In courts Of judicatue
it sometimes occurs that dcotce deeed long after the
causes of separation have arisen " N ~
III The Cincinnati Convention had known the actual
aiton Of political affairs in Maine and had proceeded
make its nomination with special view to meet The de-
ares of large majority Of its voters could not have
presented a more acceptable ticket - "
Maine does remember with gratitude that in the hour of
PERIL when she was struggling to maintain the integrity
Of her soil and preserve her honor in what she believed
be her just rights in opposition the arrogant claims Of
the British government TO large portion OF her territory
that tho fourth Of july 1885, in the Senate of the Uni
tel States Mr.. Buchanan made his mastery report upon
Che question Of the northeastern boundary regarded by
some Of his friends among e abest oductons Of his
PEN Ia this report he clearly demonstrated that Maine
right and placed the question upon such foundations that
40 British dipomatist could gainsay It. 1''. ~ =
take great pleasure this occasion Of rendering in be-
half of the people Of Maine tribute of respect due to
hia great ability nobly exhibited in yndcang her Just
rights and the honor OF the nation Mt large y x
In conclusion will pledge the commercial and mari
time State Of Maine for tho electoral ticket or Buchanan
and Brecknridge by amaiorty ranging from Eve to ten
thousand. - 80 "#''si. Efl.'tS...p r." ''' '' '
-, ., cotqna Richmdsons Speech. ,.,.a L. 5..
Colonel Richardson of Illinois, being next introduced,
said: .t.-''.a' 80 y '''al 4" p ra"..'i =. ','
FKLIow.crrizExs 1t is matter Of congraulaton 10 me
and have doubt but that Il s to great many or YOU
to know that our opponents in the coming contest are
placing in the field who have heretofore they say
belonged TO the de1ocatc party We have heard that the
contest be between the democratic party and the re-
publican party, or the know nothing and All the other par
ties whose candidate is 20 be Mr. Fremont OF Mariposa
[Laughtcrl inmy younger days, used % attend some
about of justice and have been called upon some
times TO defend man who had avery bad case and In
such the usul and almost nyarabe resort when wa
had testimony by which could establish his nno-
cence and vudcate hm from the charges brought against
him. would be 70 back and show By two three four
persons that he had been man Of previous good cherac-
ter Now when they bring forward Ft6mont uity tell
as that he has been democrat and this Is the reliance
upon which they 10 before the American people In the
coming contest Who Is II that ID 20 lead The great party
that Is opposing the democratic party2 Have they in
sribed upon their banners the name Of their gallant leader
whose is often heard in the Senate OF the United
Slstes7 Have they Henry Clay Daniel Webster Or Cen
Harrison Mo- the banner Is borne by another whose
voice has never been heard in the American councils be-
litve, except to say "aye" and "noT Laughter This
party cocs TO ask The confidence OF the American peo-
ple-a people who claim that they exhibit before the
world government that ought "a command respeet ana
admiration while commenting itself 10 all people upon
the face Of the habtabe globe party Struggling 10
overthrow the great democratic party led by such
mnnl IL sa little difficult 20 ascertain from this conyen
i6n which has met at Philadelphia whether il the know.
nothing or the republican parry had heard that some
of them intended to come here 70 Washington and get out
patent They hsd discovered some medicine by which
they could yomt fellow and If he had taken too much
know-nothiugsm they could bring il out IL he had
taken too much repubcanism they could take that Gut
Great laughter The man who discovered that Is en-
titled TO patent but he Ought TO have his atent and
apply II now ut Philadelphia. IL is dilh.nt for us 10
ascertain whether IL In know moth ap or republican
affair. But Whatever IL mo nave whatever prin-
cples II may avow It ID our suty II is duty we owe 10
our ancestors il is eaty we owe 70 those who are TO
cone after us s duty we owe 70 ourselves II Is duty
we owe to civilization and republican government to
give them ouch dressing this fall that they never will
show their heads again Laughter and eheersl For
one felowozens Texpec 20 participate slightly in help
lying towards the setting sum- where they have done
confer unon fne Autv ~ to,