Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1856-07-10
MR.. FILMoREs SPEECH AT ALBANY
What he thinks of the Republicans.

ceiyed with the greatest enthusiasm. Here
is the brilliant speech lie made at Albany:
Mr.. Mayor and FeRop Citizens: -This
overwhelming demonstration OF congratula-
ton and welcome almost deprives me of the
power Of speech. Here nearly thirty years
ago | commenced NY political career. lii
this building'I first saw a legislative body
in session. Cheers but at that time ii
never entered into the aspirations Of my
heart that should ever receive such well
come as this in the capitol of my native
State. (Cheers.) You have been pleased,
sur, 10 allude 10 my former services and my
probable course if should be again called
10 the position Of chief magistrate Of the
nation. (Applause.) 1t is not pleasant 10
speak Of ones self, yet trust that the &C.
tssion will justify me in briefly abiding TO
one or two events connected with my last
administration. (Cheers.) You all know
that when l was called 10 the executive
chair, by a bereavement which overwhelm-
ed the nation with grief, that the country was
unfortunately agitated from one end 10 the
other upon the all exciting subject of slave
ry. II was then, sir, that felt it my duty
10 rise above every sectional prejudice and
look 10 the welfare of the whole nation.
(Applause.) | was compelled 10 certain
extent TO overcome long cherished preiu-
dices, and disregard party claims. (Great
and prolonged applsuse.) But in doing this
sir, did no more than was done by many
ADLER and better men than myself. was by
no means the sole instrument, under Provi-
dence, in harmonizng the difficulties. Cap
plause.) There were at that time, noble, in
dependent, high-souled men in both houses
OF Congress, belonging 10 both the great po-
liiical parties of The country-whigs and
democrats who spurned the character Of
selfish party leader, (cheers,) and rallied
around my administration in support Of the
great measures which restored peace TO an
agitated and distracted country. CHEERS J
BY the blessiongs OF Divine Providence, our
efforts were crowned with signal success
(cheers, and when left the Presidential
chair the whole nation was prosperous and
contented, and our relations with all foreign
nations were of the most amicable kind
Cheers The cloud that hung upon the
horizon was dissipated; but where are we
now? Alas! threatened at home with civil
war, and from abroad with rupture Of our
peaceful relations. shall not seek to trace
the causes oil this change. These are the
facts, and it is for you to ponder upon them.
OF the present administration have nothing
to say, and can appreciate the difficulties Of
administering this government, and if the
present executive and his supporters have
with good intention and honest hearts, made
amistake, | hope God may forgive them as
| do. Cloud and prolonged applause.) But
ii there be those who have brought these
calamities upon the country for selfish OF
ambitious objects, it is your duty fellow citi.
zens, TO hold them 10 strict responsibility
(Cheers.) The agitation which disturbed
The peace of the country in 1850 was una
voidable. 1t was brought upon by the &C
QUESTION of new territory, for the govern
ment OF which it was necessary TO provide
Territorial administrations. But il is fol
you to say whether the present agitation
which distracts the country and threatens
Is with civil war has not been recklessl,
and wantonly produced by the adoption 0
measure 10 aid in personal advancement
rather than in any public good. (Cheers.
Sir, you have been pleased TO say that hav
the union OF these States of heart. This, sir
is most true, for il there be one object dear
er TO me than any other, il is the unity, pros
perity and glory of this great republic, an,
l confess frankly, sir, that it is in danger
Isay nothing of any particular section, mucl
less of the several candidates before tn
people. | presume they are all honorabl
me-. But, sir, what do we see? An ex
asperated feeling between the North and tn
South, on the most exciting of all topics, re
sulting in boodshed and organized militar
array. But this is not all, sir. We see
political party presenting candidates for th
Presidency and Vice Presidency, seecte,
for the first time from the free States alon'
with the avowed purpose of electing thes
candidates by suflrages of one part of III
Union only, Ia rule over the whole Unite
States. Can i; be possible that those VIII
are engaged in such measure can have Sc
rionsly reflected upon the consequence
which must inevitably follow, in case of sue
cess? (Cheers.) Can they have the madnes
or the folly TO believe that our Sou,her
brethren would submit TO be governed b
such q cHief magistrate? (Cheers.) Woul
lie be required TO follow the same rule pr,
scribed by those who elected him in maxim
his appointments? If man living south
Mason and Dixnn's line be not worthy
be President or Vice President, would it |
proper TO select one from the same quartz
as one of his Cabinet Council, or 10 repr
sent the nation in aforeign country? Or, i
deed, 10 collect the revenue, or administ
the laws of the United States? If not, VIII
new rule is the President 10 adopt in selec
ing men for office, that the people ther
selves discard in selecting him? These a
serious, but practical questions, and in G
per to appreciate them fully, it is only n
cessary 10 turn the tables upon ourselvt
Suppose that the South having a majo
~ of the electoral votes, should declare ii
they would only have Shareholders for Pre-
ident and Vice President, and should eli
such BY their exclusive suifruges to ri
over us at the North. Do you think
would submit to il? No, not for nome
(Applause.) And do you believe that yc