The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-08-26

tain Dsmscr~cy-six Thousand Persons
From the Anderson Is. p) Gsz.ite, August 49,
As WIS previously not aed through oar columns, the
friends companions OF bis youth neigh oors, constituents
l. Orr assembled at place OF his nativity
last Thursday the 18th 10 tender him barbecue an
nor a compliment TO his long, faithful and distinguished
SERVICES in the Congress Of the United States, and
token of their esteem for him personally was intended
20 be an overwhelming testimonial to his private worth
known him from his cradle, through youth 10 ripe
manhood; and we confidently assert that no more
successful and gratifying denomination has been
given TO any public man In South Carolina We
speak ths words OF soberness and truth when we de
clare that was just such demonstration As the man
ana his merits called for. We have attended many poll.
teal meetings this and other States OF the Uniou, out
have never larger crowd better order and more
genuine feeling, partook Of . better dinner, aud heard
speaking than did At Craytonvie on lass fnus
day After lapse Of thirty i've years was moe. ana
proper that those who had Colonel orr dCfafton-
vile during his infancy and youth-who had q the age
OF twenty sent him 10 the legislature and at twenty
approval a the place OF brh-covsred with long and
faithful services adorned with the robes OF Speaker
rrsiefu recolscuons 10 him and them he had honored
tnem-they had honored him, and he had MOI abused
their %. ~sc. upoa sos n
dmmed By Q single spot II Was testimonial richly
meri,ed, Handsomely gwen. and modesily re.
ton Thursday morning in sky uncloud-
and OF the riches blue, while = gentle south breeze
tempered the atmosphere Al early hour crowds from
Anderson and adjoining districts began pour along every
highway leading 10 Cray tonve, and by nine O'Clock the
roads and groves for half mile in every direction were
blocked with vehicles and stocked with people, Upon
arrival We found 81 least six thousand people Assem-
bed OF al classes, ages sexes and conditions There
was the lettering grsndsre, the mature man. the
masroo the flushed and siDewy youth pratsing boy
and bushiDg, beautiful belle to dc the noble
ter oulocs the strains Of The band called the
battalion composed Of the Anderson Cavalry, Capt Nc
Fail Independent Blues, Capt Martin; the Artillery Capt
iss' under Command or Co Gsjor 'G ana eu
Colonel Cox and Major Madison. Owing to
want OF room, the military exercises cut
shors, and the troops thrown into two lines 70
receive Col Orr and escort him TO the speakers stand
Amid enthusiastic cheering the boom Of cannon the
process on headed by Col Orr, Committee Of Arrange
ments and officers OF the day moved through the inns OF
troops to the stand where j. Calhoun Featherston
ceved and welcomed Col. Orr Ia short but eloquent
Appropriate speech When the thuncers OF applause
sad OF artillery which greeted Dol orrs appearance
upon the stand hAd sussded he proceeded to sceak N
ny FRnsDs-rse warm and generous tribute you pay
day Is the gresies triumph OF my lite. My heart
il touched with the deepest emotions Of gratitude for
manifestations OF friendship from you the companions OF
my boybood 7 am sanding to day upon the soil that
gave birth surrounded by the friends OF early youth
surrounded by the fri nds OF my venerssed parents
those who have me longest and VIII have known
ss gree is indeed the highest honor have ever won
can ind 10 language that viii truly tell you how pro
foundy grateful and thankful feel for this orowring
manifestation OF your asctopate devotion TO me thank
you and you could look into my heart you would
how much OF the feeling OF the soul conveys Through
and most honorable OF my existence. propose
day speak TO you OF few OF the leading
the siAve trade and OF the power and purpose OF the
democratic party TO preserve the constitutional rights Of
all sectons, and 10 maintain the union OF these States
The most exciting topic OF the late the propo
spoo 10 admit kansss State into the Union under the
Ieooupo1 constitution The Territorial Lsgslsiure Of
KAnfas had by law authorized the election Of delegates
June 1887, 10 frame State constitution. The delegates
cbosen-msny OF the voters Of Kansas not appear
ing al the polls, but was their own default that
they absentsd themselves. The convention met and
srs.n'zsd IN September, but .1louned over for
a CONSTITUTION and ordinance. and adjourned
die. clause Was inherited In the constitution In
eject making Kansas slaveholdins State This clause
submitted by the Convention TO the qualified voters
OF the Territory the 2ist OF December II Q majority
voted for the claase 70 remain part Of the oonst
CONSTITUTION before lha, ps umeni submitted Con-
sress. ON the 2is Of December tbs voting place
beer cast large soriiy Of which were 10 favor OF re
tanning the clause referred 10. II alleged thN many
more vSs we're err, ,ss MAJ were ACTUALLY o ana
erounotss Al the election In October last for members
OF the Territorial Legislature the 'ree State" party
Corvenuon adjourned Mr. Stanton the acting Governor
called extra session OF that Legislature prior the
The whole Constitution to he people for Adoption or
rejection early In January. AZ that election some
issomp.oa oou.,,,u,ou. md very few in tsvos Of ~
II vas ALLEGED thai many more votes returned at
this election than were cast, and | have no doubt
state dsd attend The polls In December, the
Pro slavery men in January, and apprehead that both
parties guilty Of grc8 frauds IN making the ret arms
IF the Convention ., Jscompson was lawful body (apd
Ne Legality Is sbundanuy established from point 70 point
from in inception 70 ~ adjournment then Territorial
Legislature by oct paused subse lueuty could not
alter change modify the proceedings OF The Conven
too me ccnvocA;on therefore, OF the Legislature by
", 70 submit the whole consultation Al another ume
whom the Convention had submitted only the slavery
c.su,e 90 the 2ia Of December was unwarranisd aud
nat -
removed him The vote against the cops tut In Jsnu-
AIRY could NOT then be recognized ~ Possessing any
the ordnance Of the Convention, q legal body.
One Of the clauses e. the ordnance, and the
SUsy o. the instrument, provided IA e,eS, Tor spprs
praun IN round numbers rs 600 OF the pub
lie land for educational and internal Improvement put.
poses, oocsres. had never given any other State
than 200 0 OF acres aduiaion for those pur
po.es The constitution was communicated by the Presi
deni 10 the Senate late n the winter and bill there
Introduced providing for the immediate admission OF
Kans the Union without any condition precedent
requiring tina, the Legislature OF Kansrs should by as,
lease 70 TIE Upsd States the n 900
OF Tie public land clsnsd in the ordnance and here let
me cay suppose TIE bin had become las snd Kansas
h.a omitted or refused 10 make the release hos would
the rights o. the United States have becu enforced
Could 700 have turned her on, Of the Union with her
Bers,O-H ard Representatives, upon such or re-
fusaf II the United States had attempted 70 exsr.
else rights Of ownership and had been resisted
20 vodscais our rights by federal bayoDe,.
Who would not look with painful solsitude upon
such colDon between the United States aud Of its
merberss This view, In my judgment maker the Con
ferekce bill which finally passed preferable 10 tue org
nal senate BIZ, especially az The former recognized every
vital principle contained IN the latter, and ecdor
guarded assns his grave difficulty which has greatly
rsgnihed the longer have contemplated Tue senate
b led 10 mastery debate In that body The republ
cans opposed TIE admission the ground mainly bestnss
the Constitution recognized slavery and Mr. Douglas and
hs friends the ground that STATE should be ain,
ted Until the constution ratified BY popular Of
the people. hvs replied By The democrats that the
mssicn had republican forsn % government sud tnai
evcvy Territory seeking admission had the right 10 enter
fhe coDfederacy whe,her established OF rspudiaiet
slavery, and that wa not for Congress ain or re-
leo, any such ground. They replied 10 Mr.. Dourss
that the Lecomptoa constitution had The lefsl
fundamental right 10 submit Withhold all or
part u the Constitution from popular rrtrcA
to1-that Il had refused, whether wisely or unwbely
10 discuss 70 submit any other than