Nashville daily patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1855-1857, 1856-09-27
EX-GeV. FOote.

This distinguished gentleman, formerly
of Mississippi but now of California, was
one Of that noble band of Union Democrats
who supported and carried through Con-
gress the healing measures of 1850. Gov.
Foote repudiated Pierce and the democrat
ic party when they repudiated the Union
sentiment which gave them power four
years ago. He is now supporting with all
his might, the cause of Mr. Fillmore He
is canvassing California, and in conjunction
with Bale Peyton, one Of the most gifted
men that our own State ever produced, will
carry it for the American ticket. Governor
Foote, as a Union Democrat, is taking the
course which ought to be taken by every
democrat in the country who favors the
perpetuity of his country's prosperity and
greatness, and abhors as the direst of ca
lamities-a dissolution of the Union
At a recent enthusiastic meeting in the
Golden State, ex-Gov Foote addressed the
people at great length. From contem
porary we subjoin the following notice:
Ex-Governor II. s. Foote was then called for,
who came forward and made one of the best
speeches we have ever heard from this distinguish
ed statesman. He commenced by declaring THAI
he felt much solcitude for the success e
Presidential ticket in hisiife as for that Of the
American party. There never had been Presis
dental contest the results of which we're so mrort
ant 10 the country. He reviewed the life of Fillmore
in mastery manner, and paid him some Of the
most distinguished compliments, both politically
and privately. He regarded his administration a.
only equaled by that Of Washington, and his sue
cess in this campaign as the only thing that could
save this Union from speedy dissolution He re-
garded the other parties both sectional aud ia
natcal and the triumph Of either would fore
tell the downfall OF this glorious Union, with ell lie
loved and cherished institutions He was pargicu.
larry severe on the present administration Tor its
want Of fidelity 20 the promises Of 1880 10
which Fillmore had hgured AID which, the speaker
claimed, had once saved the country. He regarded
the nomination of Buchanan as a perpetuation Of
the present administration, with even greater OBJ
jections than now exist because ts platform was
avowedly pro9agandists platform. and the con,
test was bot a sectional one v.th the party. The
Republican party Was equally sectional for their
battle only fought in one section OF the coun-
Try. Both parties believed that the power Of the
General Government could and should be welded
for the bene6t Of one section against the other he
regarded the country as safe IN one party as The
other, and as perfectly unsafe in either. cOnse-
qusnuy there was other course for national men,
for the lovers Of the Union, but 20 support Mr. Fill
more, who knew no North, no South, no East, no
West ba, loved his ~hols eounsry. and would, Il
elected. protect ell lss parts equally veil
The Governor took up the platforms Of the $50
other parties. and sadeavorsd 70 show their ihcoa-
ssteneies, knd compared them With that Of bis own
party, and attempted 10 show thss she FiElmore
party had the only safe platform 70 stand spOa.