The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1856-06-26
NO. 495.

WI. omiIn IeLnarkS were frequently lnler-
rupted by great applause, and, at the con clu-
sion he sat down amid much cheering.
Repeated calls were then made for Thaddeus
Stevens, DR.. Elder, and other distinguished
gentlemen, and at length Mr.. o. n. Lovejoy,
Of Illinois, responded. He stated that the Amer
lean people had a mission to carry out-this
mission was understood in the DAYS of the Pill
grim fathers and in the days of Jefferson. 1t
was not to chase negroes it was indicated in
the Declaration of Independence. The ques-
ton now to be decided is, whether we will full
fiji our mission. He proclaimed himself an
abolitionist; he thought the party had that
disease, and before the campaign was through
it would break out all over. He counselled
union and sacrifice of personal predictions
He was satisfied that the nominee of the Con-
vention, no matter who he was, could be elected
The party can't help carrying Pennsylvania
whether the standard bearer was the bold Path
finder of the Rocky Mountains, the able and
venerable Judge of the United States Supreme
Court, or the Speaker of the National House,
who was the first to lead the Republican party
to victory. At the mention Of each of the
probable candidates, there was tremendous
cheering. He continued at some length, and
with great effect.
Calls were now made for DIR. Elder, Thad-
deus Stevens, and many other gentlemen, and,
amidst the confusion, the Hon. Henry Wilson
was announced, and came forward amid ire.
mendous cheering and the widest enthusiasm
He addressed the Convention in thrilling eff
fort. He said that such a greeting as he had
received was a source of the deepest gratifca.
ton. Lately he had been accustomed to look
ing in the stern faces Of foes, instead of those
of friends. This was not merely Convention
of party-it was a meeting of the patriotic, to
nafa oEoto oil
of human Liberty can rally. 1t was a meeting
to oppose the designs of organized Slavery, as
represented in the Democratic party. The
present Administration represents this organi.
cation of Slavery. James Buchanan stands
upon the platform of that Administration. We
mean to defeat Buchanan-to drive out this
Administration, and to enthrone Liberty in the
national capital.
What was desired was a union of all the true
| friends of the country and Of Freedom. The
young Republican party, although vigorous,
could do nothing of itself. The old line Wings
could exercise but little influence, if they Ia
bored alone. The radical Democrats, who
cherished the memory of Jefferson, could do
nothing without cooperation. 1t was neces-
sary then, to show a concihatory spirit, to Sc
cure union Of the entire opposition, that the
black banner of Slave Democracy should be
|
He would sacrifice any man, to snatch the Gov
eminent from the Slave Power. Pierce had
| licked the feet of the Oligarchy, and he went to
| Cincinnati with all their sins on his head with
his hands dripping with the blood of murdered
men of Kansas but the OEgarchy Convention
spewed him out. Douglas, another tool of the
same Power, had been killed off by the same
body, never to be resuscitated. Buchanan was
fit nominee of such a party. He had said,
" If there was a drop of Democratic blood in
his veins, he would let it out" He was the fit
nominee of a Convention, from whose platform
every particle of Democratic principle had been
eliminated. He thought that it was a matter
of vital moment to the Opposition, to carry all
the free States at this election. He alluded
to the various persons whose names have been
mentioned in connection with the nomination
for the Presidency, at the announcement of
whose names tremendous cheers were given
At the mention of the name of w. H. Seward
the Convention exhibited the widest enthus
asm.
Mr.. Wilson referred to the outrage on Mr.
Sumner, for whom cheers were given upon the
mention of his name, followed by groans for
Preston S. Brooks. The speaker stated that
threats were made of further outrages by South
ern members, when the report of the Commit
tee of Investigation was acted upon in the
National House of Representatives. But he
thought that the men of the free States had made
up their minds to speak what they thought, and
to defend their persons wherever, whenever, and
no matter by whom, assailed. While the Re-
publican representatives in Washington intend
ed to do their duty, they wanted the people of
the free States to show their sympathy and ex-
tend their support. In conclusion, he expressed
the hope that the members of the Convention
would harmonic, caring nothing for men, and
all for measures.
Upon Mr.. Wilson taking his seat, cheers long
and loud were given.
The Speaker then read call for mass meet
ing, in the evening, at National Hall, to be ad-
dressed by Judge Hoar and others.
On motion, the Convention adjourned, to meet
at 10 o'clock tomorrow morning.
From the New York Tribune
THE SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS.
PHILADELPHIA, Wednesday,, l o'clock.
At 10! o'clock the Convention re-assembled,
the President, Col. Lane, Of Indiana, in the