Weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1858-1865, 1859-09-28
SPEECH OF DANIEL S. DICKINSON,

n VI.
and the Convention Sprung to its feet both in the
ralery and hall, and the cheering for several min
Gtes deafening, and was repeated over and over
,ain as Mr.. Dickinson shook hands with Mr.. Stry
ier
Loud calls of Dickinson" dickinson" RANG
rom every part of the hall, when Mr.. Dickinson
poke as follows:
Mr. CHAIRMAN AND FELLOW CITIZENS II am ex-
rcdngly gratitied to at time of such an inter-
sting crisis in the Democratic party, so many true
nd good men enroll themselves under the Democrat
banner by the hearing of the ear have under
stood that there have been some unfortunate differ
accs and dissensions in our ranks to-day, growing
put OF the organization of the Convention but not
moving the facts in detail pass them all by, say
ns in the abstract that | am here for union peace
nd harmony, and for them only. | came to this
Pity for the purpose of taking many fellow Demo-
rat by the hand. The opportunity to meet 50
many has not been offered me often | hoped that
by experience in and devotion to the Democratic
nrty might conducc to thorough union, union
which would combine all interests, which would
now no North, no South, no East no West, and
section My voice, hoped, might contribute to
fect that union. Whoever dc parts or has departed
ON that pacific council has my condemnation
Whoever makes an effort to contest the party, in
nsistent with fairness, with honor, with usages of
he party and-the dignity, becoming delibcrative
oily, acts not only without my advice, but against
BY judgment and my wishes My feelings toward
he Democratic party are known to al-tl,e record
my life speaks for itself So long as the differ
ReS which formerly distracted the party originated
difference of principle and believed no har-
'n'ons counsels could prevail, acted up to the
MeSt convictions of my mind, as | always do,
neither in veal woe success or defect: When
hose who adhered to doctrines adverse to the De-
ocratic creed joined themselves to other organiza-
pms, | SAID then that only personal feelings and
gudiceS and the desire of individuals for office
rrvcncd the Democracy from coming together and
ting as unit Since then have upon all occa-
ms endeavored to cast oil upon the troubled wa
rs. l may say of these past dissensons as the
titiSh King said of the United States, "Though
last man to admit their independence was the
st to recognize it and to welcome their ministers
hen it was achieved" | have now no fear for the
mocTacy OF the State, for all its great principles
liberty and equality, its national heart, its hu-
unitarian efforts its ceascesS progress its respect
the universal rights of man; and | have invoked
lce and harmony among its disciples. Yes, fellow
items, repeat It. | would sooner sever my arm
m my body here before you; l would sooner
at my tongue should cleave to the roof of my
auth, than consent to lend myself to wrong, over
ching or anything like trckery in deliberativc
nvention. never did, and never will repeat
express no opinion as to what is alleged to have
zen done, for know nothing of the facts, but I
ave the iron nerve to stand by the right, when
satisfied where that right is have had some
rerence in reverses and discussions in the Demo-
atlc party. have seen the time when for stern
Fcharge of duty, like the spy of Washington"
arce one would recognize my position, or take me
the hand, and did not falter. have seen the
ne when boqucts of flowers were laid at my feet
cause | declined the use of my name for the
residential nomination l did not falter then, and
pm able to stand now as ever by the Democratic
rty l am of no section geographically and no
ton politically. | am of that party which be-
Ives lii and upholds the equal and Just rights of
n, and which opposes ali assaults upon the con-
ftuton, either of the State or Nation, come from
hence they may l am opposed to the party that
ats the State worse than Herod and PLATE togeth
treated the people of Judea and Gallilee. Despo-
tyrants as they were and robbers of down.
'!den people, they did but ask that the people,
FER being borne down with taxation and going up
Jerusalem to be taxed, should go up to the city
register their names. But the Republican"
rty, the party of protested bencvolence and phil
hropy have not only laid their hands on the earn
IS of labor in taxes, but they ask the laborer to
Ive his pillow and furrow, every working man to
sake his labor for day to 90 up to Jerusalem to
registered. Roars of laughter and loud cheers
w against that party | desire to see the Democra-
array itself in solid body. Away with all
uabbles about organization in localities and about
r>onal prejudice; we have here a matter that
ncerns the people who have no interest in the
|nbbles of politicians. The people have right
demand that justice shall be done to them in mat
of so grave character, and they will see that
is given then. The Democratic party is the
eat Catholic party. By its doctrines abide l
not ask what man holds office; and, if he dis
argos his duty, l don't care. l have held Office
self, and long enough for my advantage. do
hold office now, and yet 81 still live" as Web
said. Laughter. Whether shall ever hold
other office | do not know, and do not care. 1
better off out of an Office than in, and have sense
Ough to know it. If the people want me be-
Fr they will stop the great Democratic train and
me in. If they do not want me, they will not
P for my hallowing. They will always know
ere to find me-in my garden in the bosom of
family, in the pursuit of an honorable profession
which gain livelihood When they want me
will find me there l have no craving desire
be before the public when my party does not
nt me there for am better soldier in the ranks,
myself believe, than commissioned leader;
| never shrink from any duty devolved upon
| believe the people have intelligence enough
know who they want and to give them notice
zen they are wanted Now, my friends, l hope
II clouds will clear away
VOIcE-They have gone already.
lR. DICKINsoN-So much the better. hope all
aches in the Democratic ranks are now closed,
that the engine will GO on at such speed that
people will have to clear the track ahead and
4 on behind so as not to be left in the rear Our
onents are separated, though the separation may
be eternal but like that of the raccoon and
cat, who were parting: ave shall never meet
n,' said one: "Oh! yes We shall, replied the
Ter, at the hatter's shop" Loud aughter]
nix you, fellow Democrats, for having given me
opportunity of addressing YOU It is an inter-
ton of the regular proceedings of the convex
bat am, nevertheless, glad of the privilege of
orting you to appeal to no sectional or personal
ngs. Look only to the future, and do not live
the prejudice of the past or crafty the i'll feelings
past day. am willing to ignore and forget all
discussions in the Democratic party. Every
who will buckle on his arinor and 30 on with
to redeem the State of New York, to protect the
rts, Constitution, and the people, and to rescue
State from misrule, to him extend the right
Of fellowship. What are now the confictions
lS56 or any subsequent year to us Nothing