Worcester daily spy., 1858-10-27

upon our representative in Congress, the Hon.
Eli Thayer, and by implication upon the Re-
publcans of this district who have just re-
nominated him, without a dissenting voice.
We do not know how to account for the appar-
emily unjust criticisms which pervade the arti-
Gle in question for we have been accustomed to
expect fair aud truthful statements IN the
columns of that paper. Is it possible that the
Tribune intends TO abuse Mr. Thayer and his
constituents? We cannot believe it but as
that journal has intimated that it has not much
faith in the sagacity and ability of our repre-
sentative, we beg leave to quote from other
journals few of the very numerous com.
mendatsry notices of Mr.. Thayer and his
congressional course, which have appeared
within the last year. In relation to the ar.
gument of the Tribune, we will now only say
that, in our judgment, it does not fully meet
Mr.. Thayer's position. 1t is not our purpose
here to discuss that position. We do not
think it has been carelessly taken by him, or
that it will lack strong defence, while in his
hands. ThBt we are not alone in this opinion,
may be inferred from the following extracts:
The Washington correspondent Of the Trjb-
une said, referring to Mr., Thayer's speech of
Jan. 9TH:
''This speech, has by consent, established MI
ThsyeTs fame where toll and trial nearly always the
stepping stones to The slow attainment of such distic
ton"
Said Hon. Charles Case, NJ c., in his pub
lished correspondence:
tit ia not wonderful that the majority wished to she
discussion, for if the Democracy and especially the
fire eating wing literally driven to he wall and
then imp4le it thoroughly done bV &r. layer in
hia speech OF yesterday twas emphatica the speech
OF the session thus far cau'tic Rithsrng the
propag from first last, ahounding in stubborn
tactsoveifoEing with the keenest save aod rdicule
all cooy aud kindly administered Withal, that eTea
Southern could not but jim in the hearty Laughter
and applause which again aud again greeted the speaker
He teked them into convusons while he gently thrust
them through and through"
The highly gifted correspondent of the Bos-
ton Transcript, "sigma," in letter to Mr..
Thayer through the columns of that paper,
said
Itave read your speech, Mr.. Thayer, thrice, and
with increased admiration for the speakers powers Of
sarcasm and clearness Of arsumentatonfo his genuine
patriotism and Rlori 1us ind psndeLce 1 come
all the way to Washington thaek u, in person; hut
humble citz Of Massachusetts, who is unwilling
De IN deot 10 any when he help II, thank
you from the b tom Of my heart; and if had you by
the hand this )ment would r5cogiz the cordial
grasp of New EnRlander."
From the Chicago Weekly Press Of April TO-
Mr. Tnsyers entrance tae political battle ground
Of The two antagonstc social systems Of his country is
opportune if not provideud. He appears at the time
when oTgaiz-d emigration has become essential to
cess He puts this agency into successful op srati1n
inpresses living energy into ii and then, panopIed 10
the righteousness Of his cause armed with and
good SENSE with genial nature ard with powers Of
he autar ~ of
engages the enemies Of free laoor under system Of
tactios and deals them the terrible deadlies
blows. We cannot but regard of the m st
remarkable men OF the times AS the chief Interpreter
of the agencies which science and ip enton have
placed within the grasp Of and with which only
the physical wori to be subdued his uses but false
and oppressive Institutions, founded fraud
are to be au,hed cut If existence"
From the Louisville (Ky.) Journal, Feb g. editorial
MIR. Thayers Central America speech is the raciest
speech ever delivered in Congress- so far know"
From the Lesvenworth tKarzss) Times, May s.
Mr.. Thayer ie making great sensation in Congress-
His wit. his eloquence, his sterling metJl- and unm-
peachable integrity, with his til rough knowledge of the
slave power ami the Capabilities of freedom, make him
an iuvaluable representative of the North"
From the Chicago Tribune Jan Is.
Eli Thayer is the apostle Of new social movement,
and we are among his dscipe,."
From the Chicago Press, April15
Eli Thayer has the honor Of having first seized upon
this idea oforganized emigration for eedom aud given
it the most extraordinary practical illustration, and he
mas the hDn0r OF having II
leading Southern minds Oy two of the most witty pul-
gent, and at the time logically unans werable
speeches that have ever been made upon the floor OF
Congress-"
From the Chicago Tribune of April %.
Among the reams of speeches struck IF during the
present session Of Congress the most important and tell
ing from the Representatives, end of the Capitol s that
Of the Hon Eli Thayer OF Massachusetts which pint
in he Tfibuue of this morning. 1t is tremendous
duetiO Gd Gbsu dun We call particular attention TO
the moral, Intellectual. and ecu isy sacridce of the
in of he Africa ALA Ny
er's denuDcalion of the Supreme Court for dcioiug that
the negro has soulthereby bruging to naught two
centuries Of wrestling in prayer 10 the Southern Church
for the eternal Interests # ounee ard Dinah"
From the Northern Standard, Essex Co.. Y, May 27.
" Such Of our readers as fail to peruse the speech Of
Hon Eli Tnayer in todays paper, win miss treat such
as is not often to be enjoyed Mr. Thayer is alter
particular m )del. Sarcastic gu nentave and elo
qlent he has won high posi ion Congressional de-
batter, and tn side the slavery propagand,
lists petends to enter the list against hiro.n
From the Missouri Democrat April %.
!" We print oa the first page remarks Of Eli Thayer,
entitled suicide of Slavery In calling aenon this
speech must char of the forci
be genial and piquant that has been delivered in the
present Congress- The pungent rdcule bright vein
OF irony the inimable humor AMI the massive strength
of comprehension which pervade it, will make it memo.
rabe in the discussions that have taken place the
slavery question.
Mr.. Thsyer does attempt to defend the Pilgrims to
apologize for the existence white men, nor to explain
away the right and might free emigration but accepting
them they he treats with the method OF staes-
and the glow Of patriot their predestined future
Just at this time he stands forth the representative
man Of the practical Yankee mind, out cropping into
SUMMER prognce than any other from the New England
States Bis modes organisms, his euds acquisitions
and in the ument OF his edited work. he gathers
the laurels OF with the sppan OF peace, and n
spires the tranquil progreson OF society with all the ex
ctement of thirsty conquests ADD invasions"
These testimonials, we think, will serve as
some excuse, before an impartial public, for
our action in re-nominating Eli Thayer for our
representative, as zoe have done, and for re-
electing him by greatly increased majority,
as zoe ao,H do.