Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1857-08-07

co-laborers in the pending struggle.
The labors of the Convention being
thus auspiciously closed, now ours, that
is, yours and mine, Democrats and old
line Wings, those, indeed, of every anti
Know nothing in Maryland, begin. Let
us determine to elect our nominees. We
can do it, and shall do it in fair con-
test. Let every true Democrat and old
line Wing buckle on his armor-not the
armor of bowie-knives, rcvolvers, and
other death-dealing weapons, covertly
recommended to his friends by the Know
nothing candidate for Governor in his
"death or victory" address; but the ar
NOR of truth and reason, and of persua-
sion, and go forth to the combat, and he
is sure to 60 forth to victory.
Mr.. Hicks Speech.
1t is truly lamentable (says the Ha-
gerstown Mail) that in a country where
we have been taught to look upon the
supremacy of the law as the only means
of good government, there should be
found an intelligent man uttering such
sentences as follow. Mr.. Hicks, instead
of declaring that the Know-nothing par
ty, if defeated next fall, would stand by
their principles and present bold front
at the succeeding election, says that
Americans must rule America" and
that his party twill have uictory or
DEATH" Is not that direct appeal to
the Plugs, to come forward with their
invaluable services, in case the anti
Know nothings are likely to succeed ?
Victory or DEATH is the language of
the Plug Uglies, and Mr.. Hicks, in
adopting their motto, deserves to be
known, and will certainly be entitled to
the name of Plug Ugly Hicks. We do
not desire to give him the name of Plug
Ugly, but if language means anything,
he is certainly entitled to that name
Here is his speech, and law and order
loving citizens will find much in it to re-
feet upon;
Thomas H. Hicks, the nominee, APP
peared with the committee, and was in
troduced to the convention by the presi-
dent. He said:
Mr.. President, and gentlemen of the
convention, | came to accept the nomi-
nation so kindly offered me, and to pledge
myself, mentally and physically, to the
glorious American cause That you
have had difficulties, am aware, for |
have had some experience in such mat
ters. To distinguish between friends is
hard duty, but it must be performed.
| knew you had disagreeable duty
All the gentlemen presented before you,
/ know to be high toned aud honorable
men, and either would have made no
bic standard bearer in the American
cause. | would that some other had
been chosen, but you have taken me as
your standard bearer, and nothing shall
be left on my part to realize your antici-
pations
We have treacherous foe. Some Of
the deserters from the American party
have turned traitors, and, like the Eng
lish in regard to Benedict Arnold, though
our enemies hug the traitor they despise
the treachery. But while there were
traitors in the days of the revolution,
there were others who felt the CALLING
yoke of oppression, and threw it off at
Yorktown. There may be clouds to
darken our horizon, but this is all clear,
and we will hand down to our children
the blessings inherited from our forefa-
theirs, and we will have freedom, or we
will have death. We should be moved
with the spirit that moved our ancestors,
and we should have inscribed on every
banner Americans shall rule America
1 Applause / am feeble, gentlemen,
and regret that such is the case, particu-
larly at this time. Fellow Americans,
it may be moderate contest, but / opinc
that it will be one of the severest con-
tests ever entered into. The federal and
State governments have been against us,
but thank God they have accomplished
nothing in Maryland. Your mechanics
have been ostracised, and your custom
house and tobacco warehouses are filled
with Irish while they should be filled
with Americans.
Hon. j. Il. Ricaud here entered the
hall, ana was received with cheer after
cheer. The excitement subduing, Mr..
Hicks continued
Let us proclaim to the free that We
will have freedom or death. / have been
delighted to learn from my friends that
your proceedings have been harmonious
Responsible actions have been and are
still to be performed by you. Much Of
the prospect for future success depends
upon your actions. Family difficulties
will occur, but let them be settled with
out any unkindness from any quarter
J at any quarter. ] expected to com'
here to give in my adhesion to another
but as you have given your preference d
me / shall battle for success until 81,
o'clock on the first Wednesday in Octo
Der. l shall 60 into every part Of th'
State, and though Groome is about I,
be selected for the nag you have put oil
the course, spend not one farthiDg 70
whip or spur Applause,