The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1857-03-04
From the Honoluls Advertiser OF Dec. rs.

OF BUCHANAN AND BRECkNRlDGE in THE
SANDWICH ISLANDS.-A GREAT DEAoNsrhA- |
TON
Never before has there been so great excitement in
Honolulu az upon the arrival Of the Yankee on Friday
morning last bringing the American mail OF November 8
and the the election james Buchanan as President
and John Breckenridge Vice President Of the United
States.
As the Yankee appeared in sight beyond Dia-
nond Head, twelve miles Distant It was known
throughout The town what the issue Of the presidential
election must have been for the vessel was most gaiy
dressed in flags, and il we'll known that Captain
Smith was thorough democrat, and would not have
displayed much bunting had the result been o'htr
wise
la the evening at IL o'clock large Of Amer
lean citizens Irrespective of party sentiments met at the
American Club grounds and gave nine hearty cheers or
the successful eandidae They then formed in process
sion accompanied by Rowes American Brass Band, and
marched to the residence of the Hon David L. Gregg Uni
ted States comm ssioner, where nine more cheers were
given for Buchanan and Breckenridge which were ioi
lowed by the tune of "llail Columbia" Mr. Gregg ap-
peared on the verandah and then, in behalf OF the
American residents congratulated by Judge Alex Camp
bell in the following terms
Mr. Gregg: have the honor of being deputed by
large number Of American residents and shpmMters 10
express TO you their congratulations upon the suspicious
event which have this day received intelligence he
election of James Buchanan and John q BrecSinrdee 70
the presidency and presidency Of the United States fur
nishss a0th pref Of the sound judgm mt ana true pa
trioism of the American people II Is subject Tor re-
oicing only for Americans but for all who feel an IN
eret tie perpetuiy of republican nstitutone an the
continual de- yet pmen OF those great doctrines OF political
freedom which have always cherished by the great
public and have grown with her grow and strengthened
with strength until she has assumed position In the
front rank of the nations of the earth
Mr. Blu chanan is statesman not merely OF local but OF
underworld reputation. Mature 10 years. experienced 10
council, practsed in craftsmanship, aud unoemished in
public % well private life his past career affords tie
of his future course More than forty
years have passed since be entered the political arena
During the whole OF that period he has served ms
country faithfully and truly without blot on his fame
or an impuauon against bis honor Wise, viruons and
moderate warmly devoted not merely TO lection but
to the whole ubion we have every reason 70 nsisws
ton heal those unfortunate differences which for some
time past embitered the councils Of the nation and
have threatened its peace and that the kind and
fraerns feeling which, until recently bound the people
of all sections together will again resume Its ancient sway
and place them before the world strong in union strong 10
devotion TO their country, and clingng with
deah-ke tenacity the ark OF THEN political safety
constitution of the Uaiied States Mr. Breckenridge Ia
young in years but old in wisdom worthy associate OF
James BuchaI an Of brilliant talents and urquts-
toned character worthy of any Office in the gift OF the
American people and should il be their misfortune TO lose
their President cleo. before tue xpaion OF his term Of
Office Iii; mantle will fall upon worthy shoulders. The
election of the democratic candidates is not only the har-
bnger Of peace and prosperity at home but II gives
surancs also that the foreign relations o. the country VII
be conducted with dignity, wisdom and moderation that
while The honor of the American people will be every where
jealousy rash basy unjust measures will
ain the policy of the administration. We who have
cast our lot upon these distant islands and have made
homes here may feel certain that the friendly rela-
tons and kindly feelings Which have heretofore existed
will be continued and perpetuated to the mutual benefit
aud pro perity of both nations In short hs tdings
have received may well US 10 rejoice They indicate
prosperity ut home peace and good will abroad They
show that the people of the United States have chosen
wisely and WE'LL and that though sometimes clouds may
! for a while daIken, and storms may gather around our
political horizon the s9nligh, Of popular Intelligence will
sst the latter and in all time TO come Once more /
offer you behalf Of this assembage sincere
| CALCULATIONS.
To which Mr.. Gregg replied in substance as follows:
am much obliged to you personally Mr.. Campbell for
the in which you have me the cleo
tion OF James Buchanan and John Breckenridge to the
presidency and vice presidency Of the und States But
thousand time, under oil gatons to the hundreds
of my fellow coun here present in whose you
have spokenwhose cheers have backed your eloquent
pressons whose sympathies have thus been manifested
for the perpetual union Of the American Staeswho sand
by The glorious old constitution of 1881 just Is just
il from the hands Of its patriotic ramers and just
as it ought TO be for all time to come.
The Union of the States and the constitution forever
This is my present sentiment and hope it msy be my
dying sen ient Let him be accursed who is enough
10 conceive contrary thought Let his memory sink
into obscurityl Let him fill an unknown gave Let his
place earth bs forgotten If remembered 1t it be only
associate his with the of Judas Iscariot and
Benedict Arnoldhe most infamous OF all names in his
tory.
Your congratulations, my eow-countrymsn, are most
welcome. Even though the midnight hour has passed.
receive them with such sentiments be6t the occasion
with such sentiments true American ought to feel
when patriotism has succeedsd in trampng under foot
formidable combination of most desperate and unhoy fac
tions--a combination which has more regard for the
spoils of ffce than the common good.
wise cction has been made by the pc 1ple of the
United States In all the qualities Of
man. Buchanan has superior Great experience sound
vews and lst principles of political action will give
his administration In spite of ihs denunca icns Of
Exeter Hail. and the braynRs of fapatcisrn home and
abroad, he will pursue such subdne re-
proach and extort communication from his enemies
His associate the tickehe Vice President elects
worthy representative of American principles The
aud the future through his career will make it still
ilusr.oUs.
But why should speak Of men Men are nothing in
Political life exceptso far as they represent great principles
and are true TO them
The popular approval of the Cincinnat platform Is of
Consequence III the fortune of all the poll
tcians in the United StaeJ doctrines founded on
the constitution, aud the country will long pros
porous unless they form the basis of national adminsra
lion. In sustaining Buchanan and Breckenridge you aug
tain the platform and with IL the hopes Of Amer
fredom you frown upon sectional issues which dem
agoguts have SGD to further the ends Of ambition you
federal Union.
congratulate you, my countrymen, In return for the
glorious tdings which this day has brought They
give that the people of the United States
achieved triumph legion Of black, uoleran, and
dangerous facons,hat the Ulion Is saiebat The con-
siiuiion will be mainained.hat The government viii I've
administered in all is domestic and foreign relations with
Weldon and usce,bat the lg OF the and strpee
will continue uudvi led and losperous
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