The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-09


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mutually acceptable plan Of union we look With condsa,
g Reliance that as OF e democratic masses
cous result which all regard TO be decisive OF victory in
Resolved That this result would be certainly
ssctory attained by the union of the Conventions
ticket thereby securing acon the part dele
gates, and presenting an suspicious example Ae party
Resolved Tha, the thorough consolidation Of
Convention we behold signal Victory sure iaiics
dre Sn o. and md he our sae from e fatal conro @
factions whose recent sway has been nta TO IL posef
dcracy.
After the adoption OF the foregoing resolution Mr
JAMES 7. BRADY introduced, and spoke a. follow
GENTLEMEN TIE EMPIRE CIrB-You have taken the
field early The heat Of July does not rcpress your
forward to speed noble cause TO support democratic
principles and candidates. and to advocate only the
union Of confederacy but the union of party In
both these un teral ing cheerfuly give my feeble
operation rejoice that on this the only occasion when
J can address he democracy Until the autumn, am
enabled to join with you heart in hand in promoting the
great objects for which this meeting is convened 1t
high time that the democ attic n this State should
their power that promote welfare OF the
many-the Interests and the hopes Of the few should
stand aside The aims and efforts OF those who bave
been or strive to be leaders in our ranks are but
bubbles in comparison with the great tide Of democratic
feeling and influence on which they seek TO float and
sparkle We say to those gentlemen in kindness, but
may deserve be admired, consider it their duty
and ALL 10 fall into the ranks shoudtr the muskets
if that be necessary to effect what must
all honorable 10 obtain-the triumphant
election Of buchanan and Breckt nridge 1t is most
desirable, If not indeed indispensable, 10 give our
candidates the electoral vote of this State We
not delude ourselves with any false confidence The
gentleman at Cincinnati who assured the convention that
vote was not essential more ardent than saga
cious II all our opponents could, by any bargain de-
unite Fremont there would be very great danger
Of his success in New York. And confess that my
strongest reliance for defeating him rests the appa
renty settled that Fillmore will persist in Keeping the
field though TO accomplish better result than avengng
the wrongs ofhe LAY party and crushing the hopes of
Seward But in any and every view Of the canvass be-
eve me, that all efforts necessary-the jealous,
active continuous efforts of united democracy here
and elsewhere. With such efforts, and will elect
our men. And most anxiouey hope that no strife Of
ambition among units eagerness for honor or in
fuence-Do collision Of old rancors, and scheme Of
democratic reputation, that the word Excelsior"
her shield may truly indicate her destiny and her rank
am very glad that the several candidates nominated for
the Presidency gentlemen OF character This cheers
people throughout the land For must bear
IN mind that the highest political right of mankind is to
choose their rulers. For this the millions have sighed
and struggled since time began. For this the American
revolution chiefly designed Our people have not al
ways properly appreciated this great right They have
permitted their prcjudces sympathies and instincts to
control their in the choice Of Presidents. Civic
capacity has been overlooked TO follow the NJ dding
plume, the deeds and the OF the mil ary hero
Something Of similar nature Is now exhibited. Fremont
Is made the candidate Of formidable organization, be-
his personal has indicated the enterprise
courage. and perseverance, which all men admire Ihs
belongs TO history, and shall have deserved
honor IN its appropriate sphere but cannot accord to
him credit for the civic talents, political knowledge
and experience which IN connection with integrity should
be the hrs IL not the only requisite tor the Presidency
believe he Il worthy and an intelligent gentleman but
he has developed the characteristics acquire
mens SO peculiarly essential at the present period Cor
him who 10 WELD the chief executive authority In this
nation. He Is nevertheless, formidable opponent Of
the democracy because he represents the antslavery
feeling of the North and upon their influence his friends
only rely for II is not to be dsguised that
tins feeling has OF late been strengthened by some
growing mere and more as the election approaches yet
and will meet and overcome t. perceive no
good reason why this slavery question should always
aeate country, aud inusc much bitterness into
Political contests II would not operate but for
the .anacs a both ends Of the Unon st nus,ed BY dis
honest and ambitious politicians. Massachusctii and
south Carolina have given this matter prola.aenC-
shch II docs not deserve New England aud the South
ympahisc with these antagonists opposite dcs AT
the south We find ardent and even angry declarations
that the mant OF slavery, rot It's extension also,
\ the paramount ohecto patriotism and duty IN. nation
and state AT the East zcaOts and ny pocTes
that the consttuonyes, and the Bible, should be
aaped ,nder foot, II necessary to achieve the emanci
patton OF the colored such lead to vio
lent contention. They have produced many dis
graceful bfawl in the House OF Rcprcsei tatives
and laiterly degraded the character and tone
which would not be tolerated in 'palaver' Of African
kruinen have Of late been common, even IN that body
Clay, Benton Wright Rves, yes, and the able, expert.
cnced. upright Buchanan also. Mr. Sumner, man Of
refined education and cultivated literary taste, ayows
reasonable doctrine with unshrinkng hardihood, and
though endowed with cafacy and learning adequate to
full expression of all hts thoughts In dgnhcd words fails
To vulgar speech like common shrcw aud disngures his
breeding while he dshoners his state THIS proyokcs the
wrath OF nery South Carollnan who, taking Unfair
advantage, assaults him IN the senate chamber and men
Of character--men who edit newspapers, WELD lDGu-
and obtain respect-eveD such men deliberate.
iy applaud the violence noble and courageous.
To al furious deliberate treason against insttu
ions and happiness oppose the constitution OF the
United states sumner or seward may advocate ia nu
hcation impudeni and nicrmeddng clerisademagogucs
as Bcecher may assa US provisions, and hordcs OF tra
tors strive TO rend into tattcrs but We cling 10 a. and
will uphold whatever may beall We claim 10 be phian-
thropsr like neighbors We encourage in isnee
oppression but consider the perp tty oftnc Anne
rcan Union far important than the freedom or hon
dage thc coored We cherish the principles and
the memory Of him 20 whom noble monument has Just
been erected y our Guy halpy paeei mar PARK non
fort TO impair the great work which Washington did 30
much 10 secure, we deem Y paramount duty BY an
reprcss Az Of the opposing candidates
We need not fear his aiding abolition movements.
The saze of Fillmore Is not upon the Northern
Lights lie places his back 10 seward, and
honor safety except In what u bchcd from
that position. He lcts his strongest hopes hover
upon the soutbery side OF Mason and Dxons line.
lie Is willing TO fall like samson n he can bring down the
temple of his But be has chance shaeyer Of
election The Know Nothing ebuliition, once 50 full Of
expiring glow The wcks OF the dark lanterns are gm.
merng their sockets The world and the above
the reach OF ncr dwarnsh and proscrptve doTmas Men
cannot be dcspsed dis ranchscd in this country be
Of their birth place religion We not suita
BILE the pul standard Of the Chinese The oppressed
exes who reek these shore, and citizens are no,
10 outside barbarians.p We have no time 10 lose In
casting horoscopes and studying naaytes. We are In
pursuit honesty intelligence fidelity to the consttu.
ton and obedience to IN. laws. And yet righ,
glad 10 the jewel from the toad's head and
find in blinded Know Nothngsm involuntary
nj ~ Of the democracy. II will stand by Fillmore and
thus indirectly prom, te success say again, that
slavery should not be tho sole absorbing theme of our
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