The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1857-11-19
THE NATIONAL ERA: WASHINGTON D. G, NOVEMBER TO- 1857

zens, connected with the canvass in which we
have been engaged. Whatever other results
may spring from it, it has given an elevation to
the politics of this State which cannot but
afford qualification and pleasure to every man
now connected with public life, or may be here
sitter connected with public life. 1t has eleva-
ted the political character of this State in an
especial and remarkable manner. We have
seen on the part of that portion of the people
OF the state who, by an immense plurality, have
given, so far as we have evidence of the fact,
expression to sentiments and principles in ac-
cordance with those of this vast assemblsge-
we have seen, say, that they have given utter
ance to their views, and pronounced their judg-
ment, without descending to those manifesto
tons OF personal feeling which sometimes char
acterize canvass like that through which we
have just passed. The result, therefore, while
it may be that which you have anticipated, you
will hail with additional pleasure, as evidence
OF the spirit of manly determination with which
the people of this Commonwealth have acted,
passed upon, and determined the canvass now
come to close. Loud cheers.
Gentlemen, 1t gives me pleasure to say, that
80 tar as have been acquainted with the lead
ers and representatives of partisan organiza-
tons, there has never been holder, a truer, a
nobler band of men, than those who have borne
our flag, and sustained it in the conflicts of the
past campaign. Enthusiastic applause To
them, as TO you, L return my heartfelt thanks
and have pleasure in saying, that with such
support as have received at their hands, de.
ieat would have been better welcomed than sue
cess obtained ID other ways, or from men actu-
ated by other motives. Great cheering But
tor ne, with our cause, there is not, and there
never can be, defeat with the American People.
Many voices" Never, never."l
In the demonstration which has been given
this day by the people of this State, we find
cause OF graduation, not only for ourselves, and
for the State in which we live, but are also
gladdened by the assurance that the Judgment
OF this State will be hailed in other States of
the American Union, in every part of New
England, in the great Middle States, in the great
West, and by many warm hearts even in the
Southern section of the Confederacy, as warm,
outspoken, wise, as well as prudent determine.
ton OF the people of Massachusetts, with regard.
not only to their own affairs, but to the great
principles which should and which will eventu-
ally govern the Union of these States PRO
longed applause. 1t is this reflection, as well
as the emotions which are excited by the spon
taneous welcome with which you have received
the announcement that has been made to you,
that warns my heart, and relieves me from all
sense OF fatigue and exhaustion, and enables
me to say, that whatever may be my future,
that whatever may be the positions in which |
shall be hereafter placed, the honor of the peo-
pie of this State, the honor of the principles on
which the State and the Union are founded. will
be nearest to my heart, and govern me in nv
action on all public affairs. Applause
Fellow citizens, allow me again, in the sin
cerity OF my heart, to thank you for the sponta-
neous and enthusiastic welcome you have given
me on this occasion, and to say that your de-
slres are mine, that your hopes are mine, and
that nothing shall separate US in the destinies
which control both you and myself; and that in
the sincere desire for the prosperity of our own
beloved and honored Commonwealth, and the
happiness of all her people, you, with myself,
will be united in one strong and determined
effort to carry forward the interests of every
class and every portion of our people. Enthu-
siastic cheering
Again, gentlemen, thank you for your kind
ness | appreciate the warmth Of your well
come and congratulation; and with a renewal
of the assurances | have already given you, |
beg you to permit me now to Withdraw. Pro-
longed cheering
Loud calls were then made for Burlingame.
and that gentleman stepped out upon the bal
cony, and was received with great enthusiasm
HeNdelivered brief congratulatory speech,
which was received with hearty demonstrations
Of satisfaction, and was followed by Hon. Han.
nibal Hamlin, of Maine, and Hon. Linus B.
Comins, of this State, who expressed their graft
ication at the result of the election, and their
admiration of and confidence in the Governor
elect.
At the conclusion of these addresses, the
throDg quietly dispersed, Mr.. Banks remaining
q short time at the Revere, to receive the per.
sonal congratulations of numerous friends, after
which he proceeded to his home in Waltham."