The daily union., 1856-12-18
From the Frankfort Yeoman.
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CONGRATULATIONS OF THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE
AND RESPONSE OF MAJOR BRECKINRIDGE.

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AND RESPONSE OF MAJOR BRECKENRIDGE.
In pursuance Of resolution unanimously adopted the
electoral college body, Immediately after its final ad-
ournment waited upon Major Breckenridge and rendered
him upon behalf Of themselves and the democracy OF Ken
lucky their congratulations upon his election the vice
presidency.
Col John W. Stevenson, on being introduced by Judge
Hse TO John Q. Breckenridge spoke follows;
MAJOR BREcKNRDGE As the selected organ OF the elect
ors Of the State Of Kentucky authorized to present
you sir their cordial congalaton upon your election
the second highest Office within the gift Of the American
people BY the discharge OF duties Just finished
lucky has been brought back the republican track Of
free government In carly days there no State truer
than she to democratic principles. long time has elapsed
since the people OF this State have witnessed democratic
electoral college assembled within her capitol. II is
cheering indication and eXciaory Of qualification to
know, that In this momentous triathe most momentous
since the days OF 9Sshe has proved TO the demands
Of the constitution and IL there be remarkable Incl
dent connected with this glorious event. well calculated
to I'LL democratic hearts with rejoicing Il there be sim
gle emotion more memorable than the rest II Is that
the BreCkinrdges In 9s led fearlessy the democratic
phalaux the mantle OF their santed spirits has descended
upon one Of the same name and Of the aithnpon
one who has fought long fearlessy and ably In
vndicaton OF those principles. The feeling Of pride and
qualification have in witnessing the return Of our be-
loved State to her FIRST love Is enhanced by knowing that
We have Brccknrdge 70 represent In the sccond Office
Of the country.
In reply to which, Mr. breckenridge said
GErTIEaEv ! am very much affected by the unczpect-
ed call made upon me- nnd by the honor which has been
paid mo, but receive It with gratitude
The eloquent gentleman speaks of my having been
Of the leaders Of the party in this struggle have been
gentlemen leader but without effort and without du-
ties. II my humble position to sit by and the
battle won by those standing around me.
am very happy assure you, TO these gentlemen
who have contributed much 10 revoutonze Kentucky
and bring her back to her old principles hope may
be pardoned this occasion for making single sug-
gestion, as have not had opportunity Of making a
speech iu Kentucky during the canvas.
We have greatly the ascendency and II is necessary for
party to maintain the supremacy In this contest
the victory not won by the democracy alone We
would have perhaps been in tho minority for we lost num-
bers Of democrats last year. who into
lodges but have received accessions from the whg
party and have carried the State by the united efforts Of
the oldline democrat and the old line whig parties
would therefore, say to my democratic friends that IL
seems TO 10 be duty TO welcome and accept these
choice oldne wings, the gems Of their party who have
Joined us In order TO manifest their patriotism by uni
Ting In supporting the constitution and the Union and 10
break down the organization that had an ex
lsence Now by maintaining this organization composed
Of all the democrats and wings who love the rights Of the
States and who opposed to the proscrpve tene Of
the knownobng order by associang together upon the
principles Of cordiay and friendship, we will not only
maintain the positions have but those wings and demo
Gratis who have for time been led astray viii again
turn and join ranks
Again return my sincere and profound thanks for this
testimony OF favor and regard.