The Hillsborough recorder. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1820-1879, 1856-03-19

WHICH lie CAME w dltSAh e'tthtA'N $3.50 -
little supposedhe Should be called on to make
political speech. lie was now engaged as
counsel in case Of great interest aud I'M
portance, which almost precluded the consi-
Iteration of any other subject and occupied
his entire time during the intervals OF the
Court. When he was solicited by several
personal and political friends to address this
meeting, he was taken By surprise, and had
determined at first 10 decline, but, upon re-
Election, lest his silence might be mlsunder-
stood and his natives misconstrned, he APP
peared before them To give his hearty and
cordial approval to the nominations made in
Philadelphia by the Convention Of the Ame>
rican Party. The gentleman declared him
self an old fashioned Wing Of the Henry Clay
school, and not member Of the American
party, though he endorsed their principles in
the main And II tie fruits II this party was
to be seen in the nominations Of slcllmea az
Willard Fillmore, il was party to do great
good, aud every conservative citizen IN the
land should act with it. He did not care who
nominated him--whether he was the nominee
Of the Democratic party or the Wing party;
\ he was for him, for he was his choice above
all men. That since the death OF the great
and yenerated Clay, he regarded Mr. Fill
more as possessing more eminent qualities for
| the Office Of Chief Magistrate than any man
among us. lie knew him 10 be honest and
faithful and just--that his mind was elevated
and capacious, and comprehended all the
diverse and vast interests 81 our great Con-
| lederacy Of States. That he has been severely
tried al a time quite as dangerous and threa-
tcning as now, aud had tranquillized the
storm that ragged so violently and so feariully.
The distinguished gentleman continued in a
most eloquent strain TO eulogize MIR. Fill
more. What he uttered came from his heart,
for his eye glowed with an unwonted lus,cr,
and his noble form was asitaie, by the ex-
citement within, as he spoke of the manly
virtues. great integrity and enlarged patriot
ism Of his friend. He had been one Of Mr..
Eillmore's confidential advisers when Presi.
dent, and could testify as TO his patriotism
and abiity--how true aud answering he was
in his devotion TO the Constitution and the
| Union amidst the dangers and difficulties that
surrounded him--how justly and firmly he
exercised his authority IN suppresslng agita-
ton and in maintaining the majesty Of the
law. lie lMr. Grahaml had nothing unkind
TO say against the respectable gentleman who
now filled the Presidential chair, but he
could not forget. that whilst Mr.. Fillmore had
turned out q office every Freesoiler in his
own State, Mr.. Pierre had discharged from
Office the Collector Of the port of New York,
because he would not use the patronage Of his
place in rewarding Freesoilers. That Judge
Bronson was politely informed by the Secre-
tary Of the Treasury. IA Southern gentleman,
be il remembered that there were two wings
Of the New York Democracy to be consulted.
The IIards also voted for Gen. Cass in l04S,
and the Solts supported Mr.. Van Buren,, who
was nominated by the Buffalo Convention, as
abolition body as ever deliberated. Judge
Bronson, true 10 his country and himself. would
not appoint the Free soilcrs. and was conse-
quently discharged from office. This act.
continued the speaker, has given, in my
Judgment, a greater impetus and impulse 70
the Abolition party. than anything that has
happened during my recollection. lis effects
were now visible in the large and growing
Black Republican party of the North. For
the sentiments a. set forth 10 the recent mes
sage Of the President. ! accord him due
! praise. But. If the South is safe in his hands
!. Il will be still more safe in the hands Of Mr.
Fillmore" The Hon. gentleman was very
impressive and eloquent IN abiding TO the
Extraordinary claims Willard Fillmore had
upon the conservative men VI the Union, and
especially upon the South. lie, for one, was
prepared 10 give the ticket lis hearty sup.
port, aud should vote for il with Hndisgused
pleasure. lie alluded TO the nominee for
VICE President in terms of commentator.
lie had only slight acquaintance with Mr.
I l1unelson. lie was a man Of considerable
capacity and diplomatic experience. aud was
a sound Union Democrat. lie should vote
for him most eileefl1lIy. The foregoing is
barely meagre outline Of the genieman's
eloquent and finished Effort. lie was inter-
4 rupied by frequent cheers. and CLOSED amidst
great demonstrations Of applause.
# Hon. r. c. Reade was then loudly called
for, aud took the stand amidst great en,busi-
asm on I've part Of Tie audience. Ne SAID be
had been flied with alarm when he contem-
plated The angry aspect Of affairs. and the
dangers Of these troublUns times. lie had
feared that the american party, inaddened
with the great injustice they thought they
had received. would be unjust in turn, and
enact something II Philadelphia that would
be rash aud unwise But when he heard 81
TIE nomination % Willard Fillmnre. he felt
that the country was safe, and that the deli
beratiohs us The American National Conven-
ton had been fraught with great and peculiar
good. lie had taken fresh courage from that
nomination, aud every puisatIou Of bis heart
beat with hope and earnest belief that il
would be victorious. lie did not care wbeth.
er platform had been made for FILLMORE or
n0t--his glorious discharge ef The duties 81
his high Office was guaranty enough. lie did
not care about principles being written on .
sheet Of paper for him--be looked proudly
and confidently To- the actions Of The nid,b--
he pointed to his three years service as Pre-.
sident, and saw how wisely and periodically
] he ruled he nalin,l and said illsi ihnse as