Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1856-10-15
EX-GOVERNOR HUNT AT rHE MERcnANrs, Ex-

kA-GONkkNOh HUNT AT THE MERCHANTS EN-
CHANGE. NEW YORK.
The folio sing Ii the conclusion Of In Gov Hunts elo
qOe"t speech at the New York Merchants Exchange Il
listened to by immense as-emblagc. and he was
frequently interrupted with chsers for the American nom
New York be with safety down Tor Fillmore
and Donel.on:
Me-. Fillmore had been arrsigned for some remark.
which he made in his speech Albany and which, was
asserted advocated spirit OF sunion There never as
greater injustice than this imputson There no.
thing In his language that bears rgnstey such
prcatioo tor you must remember that he addressing
hi. fellow citizens home aud speaking the South
appealing to the Of New York remain faithful
to the spirit ofonr federal compact, and warning them
against the dangers OF sectional combination refer to
this because tie subject that l. frequently alluded to-
and which has been seized upon like careless
that might make TO you, and wrested from its pur
and meaning. IL DO understood by many
in these times that courage and patriotism railing loudly
At d'san, States aud playing with popular passions aud
tanning them into lite and ACTIVITY at home take differ
ent view Of this matter.
Whale have never. in any station, hesitated to stand
by the rights OF my section and resist aggcso aud
have spoken truths firmly the Of the South when
believed them to be In the wrong, have dspos
I'd 10 widen the difference between the sections for the
purpose OF political agitation But there Ii another
argument which by considered the potent Of
Ill against Oh. support Of Mr.. Fillmore dare say you
have been told he L. available candidate and can
not be elected. (Crics Of ayes he can) Well that il
assumption. In the present chaos and con-
fusion oil parties, Who knows what will be the deliberate
they have nominated electoral tickets in his favor in
nearly every state OF the Unoa that the people ui
have opportunity to vote tor him, and prefer let
them decide the question whether he eau be cleo
ted only wish that all who honestly believe that the
election OF Mr.. Fillmore would be beneficial to the inter
is aud welfare OF our country will stand 6rn and give
their votes for him. regardless of these omnous pric
tos and words OF Encouragement from those who
tent upon his defeat (Applauss) So far am con.
cerned. regulate my political course by the doc
trine Of chances. am specially intent finding the
To mn nj
to be the right side; aud in present contest hope
will that the right side is the strong side IRE
newed applause)
There Is another OF this subect-let the election
terminate may, il will show that there is large body
ct the American people conservative citizens In all the
States Of the Union North and South East and West
men devoted TO the Unon peace aud harmony OF their
country standing together national grounds refused
iend their aid Ia combination bring the sections
INTO warfare against each other; and this tact may
potent influence upon future destiny nation.
look upon the party who supporting Mr. Fillmore
the party OF peace and moderation, Who exerting
themselves to stay the angry elements which disur
ming the public peace and r-pose, threatening the exs
tence OF our most valuable institution la this
great responsibility upon the State New York
Geographically aud commercially Middle State she may
well stand upon middle ground, exeTtng her giant
strength TO separate and keep back the extremists who
moving to this conflict of sections bringing on
crisis which threatens shake the foundations ct our
republic. (Applause) First among her sisters and ALI
them all by the ties OF Interests and Affection IL be-
comes New York To act elevated and generous part
All her interests all her. traditions, all her hopes auoi
18Th her not TO separate from any portion OF common
country but tn exert genial influence in noble efforts
the OF strife extingush annty and to
draw this family oi States closer together by the bonds of
mutual friendship affection, and confidence.
Enthusiastic cheers for the speaker aud Willard Fill
more greeted the conclusion Of Mr.. Hunts address.