The Cecil Whig., 1856-10-18
Ex.GovERNon HUNT AT THE MRnouA Nrs

the conclusion of ex-Gov. Hunts eloquent
speech at the New York Merchants Ex-
change. 1t was listened to by an immense
asscmblsge, and ne was frequently interrupt
ed with cheers for the. American nominees.
New York can be with safety set down for
Fillmore and Donelson.
Mr. Fillmore had been arraigned for some
r.marks which he made in his speech at AL
bany, and which, it was asserted, advocated
spirit ofdisunion. There never war great
or injustice than this imputation There was
nothing in his language that bears legitimately
such all Interpretation, for you must rcmem-
Der that he was addressing his fellow citizens
at home, and not speaking to the South-ap-
peallng to the men of New York to remain
faithful to the spirit of our federal compact,
and warning them against the dangers Of sec
tional combination | refer to this because 1t
is subject that is frequently alluded to, and
(which has been seized upon Ikea careless
expression, that might make to you, and
wrcSted from Its true purpose and meaning.
1t seems to be understood by many in these
times that courage and patriotism is railing
loudly at distant States and playing with
popular pa ssions, and tanning them into life
and activity at home. take a different view
of this matter.
While have never, in any station. hesta-
ted to stand by the rights of my section and
to resist aggression, and have spoken truths
firmly TO the men of the South. when 1 be-
lieye them to be in the wrong, | have never
been disposed to widen the difference between
the sections for the mere purpose Of political
agitation. But there is another argument
which by many is considered the most potent
Of all against the support Of MIR. Fillmore
| dare say you have been told he is not an
available candidate, and cannot be elected
(Cries Of ':.Yes, he can. y Well, that is a
mere assumption. In the present state. Of
chaos and confusion Of parties, who knows
what will he the deliberate verdict of the peo-
pie on the 4th of November next2 sec
they have nominated electoral tickets in his
favor in nearly every State of the Union, SO
that the people will have an opportunity to
vote for him, and Iprefer to let them decide
the question whether or not hec can be cleo.
ted. only wish that all who honestly be.
lieve that the election of Mr.. Fillmore would
be beneficial to the interests and welfare of
our country will stand firm, and give their
votes for him, regardless of these ominous pre-
dictions and words Of discouragement from
those who are intent upon his defeat ZAP
plause.l So far as am concerned, Il never
regulate my political course by the doctrine
Of chance. | am not specially intent
on finding the strongest side. To me it al
ways was Of more importance to be on the
right side; and in the present contest
I hopsit will prove that the right side is the
strong side. Renewed applause.)
There is another view of this subject-let
the election terminate as it may, it will show
that there is large body Of the American
people conservative citizens in all the States
Of the Union. North and South. East and
West-men devoted to the Union, peace and
harmony Of theircountry, standing together
upon national grounds. refusing to lend their
aid to any combination to bring the sections
into warfare against each other: and this fact
may exert a potent influence upon our fu-
ture destiny as nation. | look. upon the
party who are supporting Mr.. Fillmore as
the party Of peace and moderation, who are
exerting themselves to stay the angry elc-
menfs which are disturbing the public peace
and repose, threatening the existence Of our
most valuable institutions. In this contestN
great responsibility rests upon the State of
New York. Geographically and CONNER
cially Middle State, she may well stand
upon middle ground, exerting her giant
strength to separate and keep back the ex-
tremists who are moving on to this conflict
of sections, and bringing on crisis which
threatens to shake the foundations of our
republic. (Applause.) First among her sis.
tiers. and allied to them by all the ties of in
terest and affection, it becomes New York to
act an elevated and generous part. All her
interests, all her traditions, all her hopes ad-
monish her not to separate from any portion
Of our common country, but to exert genial
influence in noble ettorts to remove the
sources fstrifc, extingnish animosity, and to
draw this family of States closer together by
the bonds of mutual friendship, affection, and
and confidence.
Enthusiastic cheers for the speaker and
Miliard Fillmore greeted.the conclusion. Of
Mr.. Hunts address.