The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-06-20

5 the hoiiest law that ever was made The con
stlntion says that the slave must be surrendered
} and those who OBJECT to this object TO the con.
siiiutlon OF the country, and not TO the fugitive
slave law.
The principle Of the black republicans is tc
obey such laws as they like, and repudiate those
they do not like. They claim protection under
the constitution, and refuse TO yield obedience
TO IT. The difference between them and the de-
mocracy IS, that the democracy support the con-
siHution In all OF its parts with equal fidelity.
without reference to whether they like or dis
/ like II. 1t is no excuse for man to say that
be does not like law, and therefore will not
I obey IT. Did they ever know criminal who
liked the lawl lApplause.l Law-brpakers
never like the punishment that follows the act.
abiding men have no fear of the suprema-
/ cy OF the law; and The question to be decided
/ IN this contest is, whether law made in pur-
suanct OF the constitution, and as expound4d
/ by the courts, shall prevail, or whether such a
law is naught, and whether cowardlv leaders
may shoot down the officers of the law with
impunity.
He rrjoiced that the convention, BY unani-
nous vote, had approved of the creed that law
must and shall prevail. IApplause.l He re-
J
much wisdom and nerve as to force firm and
undivided execution Of those laws When, be
said, the issues were presented between the two
great parles-he said tlco parties, because know
nothingism was dead, aud nothing but black
repubhcanism was left, laughter I they would
find such verdict as this country had never
rendered in favor of democratic platform or
I, democratic standard-bparer. IGreat cheering
lie hardly knew where the opposition would
gel any votes, in order TO let us know when the
history Of this contest should be written, who
lis candidates were.
The Democracy did not intend their oppo-
nents should get single State 10 the great
Northwest. They were law abiding people
there. He was sure they bad no hopes in old
Pennsylvania. the Keystone State. The home cf
Buchanan. in New York, be said, the Demo
Gratis are united, thank God. IApplanse.l Did
any one suppose that Iawless violence vas to
triumph over the laws and the judiciary Of the
counlry in New England Was il there that.
under the advice Of the pulpit flied with
Sharpr's rifles, law was to be spurnpd, constitu-
ilnnal obligations 10 bp defed. and the mob to
take possession Of the power ofthe government?
He rrpplled the charge. He had New England
blood IN his veins, and did not believe that the
people Of New England would decide for mob
-yinlence over the Cnnsfiintinf the lai,s the in
in our institutions.
New Hampshire. too, would come in with
glorious vic,orv-New Hampshire, the birth
place of Franklin Pierce, the star IN the East
that never sets Did any one suppose that she
would Join this mo5-law party =! Never, 50
long as shs remembered the iaithfo! aaninistra-
ton Of Franklin Pierce. And WHEN the hsfo-
FtL H. h.,
b. seen that there never had been Chief Mag
israte who had stood with more religious fdel
ity hy the constitution of his country than has
the present Chief Magistrate Great Applause
The prahdest honor which his successor could
desire 10 have paid 10 him would be to say that
he had been as faithful TO the constitution and
the Union as had been Franklin Pierce. Re-
newrd cheering. Mr.. d. said that he felt II a
duty and privilege TO have the opportunity Of
saving. under circumstances when there was
no danger OF misapprehension, what every De-
mocrat had in his heart to say. that the country
owed an immense, uudying obligation TO this
administration for the fidelity with which the
constitution has been upheld and guarded
Following the example OF my illusirous
friend from Michigan. The coniinned,) | will
say here, as | hope to have the power OF saying
in a good many other places between this time
and the first of November, that il have friend
in this Union who loves me, or regards my
opinion. or has any respect for my memory, let
him put his shoulder to the wheel. and do ev-
cry thing in his power 10 win great and go-
rious victory.
Mr.. D. took his seat amidst tremendous cheer
ING, and the band played 'EThe Star-Spangled
Banner"
Atthe conclusion of Judge Douglass eloquent and
powerfully effective speech, the chairman announced
that the meeting would adjourn for the purpose OF
serenading The President of the United States Pre-
cpdpd by the Marine band, their numbers swelling
al every step the mass meeting, now formed into
sections for marching order, proceeded TO the Pes
Dental nansiou, where they arrived about ten o.
clock Seldom have greater as,enblage
of people than we're gathered about the Executive
Mansion on this memorable occasion The occasion,
the place. the presence of so many men distinguish
ed alike for their talents their public services, and
their devotion the Democratic cause. the exultng
shouts of The gathered and gathering thousands, and
the strains of music the more inspiring from their
patriotic association, combined TO orm scene
which will be indelibly impressed upon the memory
of all who witnessed it. Conspicuous among the
crowd the north portco OF the Dulldihg were "eh.
Cas- and Judge Douglas Their beaming counie-
nances showed how truly they sympathzed with
their frow-citizens this occasion OF general JOY
and exuiaiion.
Afte. the ba nd had PLAYED several airs. loud, en-
thusiastic and prolonged call was made for the Pre-
sident of the United States. Promptly and graceful
y the President appeared, in obedience TO the popn-
lar summons at onr of the windows overlooking the
por,ico. His appearance was followed by an out
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