Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-06-02


Mr.. CHAIRMAN: am thankful for the invita-
ton to attend this Ratification meeting, and feel
Asttered by the call to address the meeting on the
occasion.
Although am not member Of the order of Know
Nothings heartily advocate the principles of the
American Party, and intend to stand firm, lighting
under iis banner, until its ample folds float
ing triumphantly over our glorious land.
In my humble judgment Sir, the National Con-
vention, Of the American Party, have been singu
larry fortunate in the selection of the candidates
they have presented, for the support Of the Amer~
can People, for President, and Vice President, of
the United States.
Millard Fillmore, an old line Wing, and Andrew
J. DonelsOn, an old line Democrat. Il can no long
or be urged with any plausibility, that the great
American movement, is Wing trick. But the
nomination is suggestive OF the true state of things
that the great American movement is a mighty
gathering, and rush of the American People the
uprising, and patriotic association of the conserva
tive men OF all parties, 70 rescue their National
Constitution from desecraton, preserve the nte-
gritty of the Union, and maintain the true princi.
Piles. and policy of the American Government.
Willard Fillmore, is a tried man. We know he
has been g safe pilot, at the helm OF the ship Of
State, 10 stormy times We know he is faithful to
the Constitution. That he will execute the laws,
suppress instruction, maintain the tranquility, and
honor, OF the country, defend the rights of the
State, and preserve this glorious Union We
know he is capable, honest and faithful in the ADJ
mnistrstion Of public affairs and that be is ju-t,
magnanimous and liberal minded man. And when
the people elect him President again, as elect him
they will, the Nation will feel, that they haze
President, indeed, and will at night go to bed and
sleep soundly, experimenting no evil 90 the public
interests, at home or abroad, and with every COM
ing morning, will wake up, and find the Republic
safe The very idea that Willard Fillmore will be
our next President, gives comfort and consolation,
20 the long troubled, anxious, and care worn, Ns-
tionsl heart The history Of bis past Administra-
zion Of our National affairs is one Of pleasant and
grateful recollection TO bis countrymen. His name
10 the embodiment Of every sentiment of honor,
truth, dignity, aud patriotism, and carries along
with il, every just conception Of National prosperi
~, tranquility, aud happiness that can be realized
BY wise, virtuons aud able administration of our
National Government Willard Fillmore il the man
for the present crisis and the countrys great hope
In Andrew ]. Donelson, We have OF splen
did Abilities aud splendid education, experienced
Statesman; aud perhaps no man in this natioE, is
more intimately acquainted with, or better under
stands, the working Of the complex machinery OF
our National Government its checks, and balances,
their appropriate relations, and eificacous employ
mens and influence. Few men, have been so for
tuoate as 10 be placed IN so favorable position TO
acquire thorough knowledge OF the routine OF the
executive operations Of the American Government
First graduate Of distinguished Tennessee Uni
versty, Afterwards a graduate OF the United States
Military Academy, the best Literary and scientific
Institution for the education OF YOUTH In the whole
Union, and where the pupils receive a more cor
rect and thorough mental and physical training,
than in any other Military, and scientific or Liter
airy Institution, in the world. Leaving With high
honor, this Alma Mate. Of many Of our most dis.
tiuKushed Military, civil and Literary characters,
Andrew J Doneson, became the Aid de Camp Of
Gen. Jackson, Afterwards President Jackson, and
was the iavori:e and trusted pupil OF that coDsun.
mate soldier and Statesman. For eight years bis
confidential aud Private Secretary, be was neces'
sarily an important and most responsible actor, and
councillor in our National Gffairs For this posi.
ton bis previous education, as / have shown, emf
neutly qualified him.
Mr. Chairman: The Office Of private and conh
dial Secretary to she President of she United States,
is the most delicate In It's trusts, important IN s
responsibility and potential in It's influences OF any
in the gift Of she President although the salary Of
the Office is only $4,000 per anum. The Private and
Confidential Secretary OF the President Is the daily
bosom companion Of she President, to whom be
conhdes bis Utmost thoughts, aud purposes as 10
an almost second SELF and who has the ear Of the
President aud who has a better opportunity 20
exert an Influence upon the mind OF the President
for evil or for good. in relation TO public men and
public measures than all the officers Of the Govern
men, under the President at Wash ingtoo, put tor
gesher Most of the gentlemen here 70 day, know
nv friend Col JRo E. hcLemtre, who lately died
on bis return home 20 Tennessee from California.
He vas man OF high integrity, nOble hearted and
4 nervous and the very soul OF honor. was TOR
years, perhaps greater terms OF intimacy with
him. than have ever been With any other man.
DOL McLenore the intimate friend OF General
Jackson, and so much 90, that whenever he vent
20 Washington City, General jackson alsays invit.
n -. a WhiFa HOuaa 4 haVa
been frequently engaged IN long aud interesting
conversations with Col. heLemore about General
jackson and bis Administration, and the Official
men about him. Having been much at Washing
City nysef and having more or less acquaintance
with the characters OF the political men. OF that
day, these conversations were peculiarly INTEREST,"
ing 90 me- and we're frequently renewed. have
hear Col. hcLsmore say, years ago. number OF
times, that General jackson told hlm that he CID
not know how he could gsS along without DOnelson
thai he counseis, IN many Important resPees'
we're at more value 20 him. than those OF bic Whole
Cabinet That he was 90 vigilant, he knew how
everything vas going Oh, aud that his prcdvncs
discretion and hdeliIy, Wers slwass tobs relied on
reless this, Mr.. Chairman, because 20 fierce and
inssnsats are the rsViler u Major Donsson. thai
sbsy hsvs put the piIliul story In circulation
which has been going the rounds OF their vi.
tupsrstivs snd venal press, that General jackson
should have olsen said a. Washington that, u be
could gss clear Of DosssOn he voula have no troa.
blesln Nov. ask every honest man in this nation
Il that is like General Jackson snd fthat story does
not bear on iia face the stamp OF iss manufaetur-
ed OCT Of the shols cloth, Is il not notorious that
it was eon6rmed constitutional habit Of Geaersl
Jackson 90 Eut nd. and with very lirte ceremony.
Of ever MAJ about him 10 shom be DID not com
hde, or wso gave him troubles Csrtaiaiy, certsins
IT, Every oos knows that Bot General jackson
bss himself declared the tsrms epOn which Major
DOaslsOa stood siih him: BE lsys n bic less cid