Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-09-21

of the Democratic party. 1t has squandered
$15,000,000 upon military expedition to Utah
which has produced no results to justify the
expenditure. 1t has extended to the Mormons
that pardon which it withheld from the free
state men of Kansas when indicted for treason |;
and now, by impeding the efforts of the Judi
ciary and the military to restore order and
morality in Utah, it is confirming the accusa-
ton of the Philadelphia platform, that poyga-
my and slavery, twin children OF barbarism
have equal claims upon the Democratic party
for affection and nurture. And finally, bank
rupt alike in purse and character, it demands
$4,000, 900 as a first instalment toward the
purchase of Cuba, and is ready to ask for mil
lions more to perpetuate another robbery upon
the territory of Mexico.
6. Resolved, That the failure of the admin
istration of Mr.. Buchanan to realize the hopes
of those vino placed it in power has been so
signal and humiliating, that the Democratic
party heretofore distinguished for its discipline
is utterly demoralized and distracted, is with
out any recognized or accepted principles, and
is threatened with destruction by the rival as
perations of its leading chiefs, its corruptions,
extravaganza, aud incapacity to conduct the
government in the interests of the country,
and have rendered ii the duty of the RepublI-
can party to make ready to meet the response.
bilites of power soon to be placed in its
hands-there to remain so long as it shall be
mindful of the public necessity which called it
into being and shall be faithful to the princi-
pies upon which it was erected.
l. Resolved, That the tirmness, economy,
and ability of the present Republican admins
tration of the government of Massachusetts,,
deserves the respect and gratitude of the PEG.
pie of this Commonwealth, and will receive
their hearty appreciation expressed by an over
wheming vote at the approaching November
election.
3. Resolved, That we present Nathaniel P.
Banks, Eliphaet Trask, Oliver Warner, Mo
ses Tenney, Jr., Stephen H. Phillips, and
Charles White to the people of Massachusetts
as the candidates for reelection to the offices
they now fill with so much honor to them
selves and usefulness of the Commonwealth.
When Mr.. Andrews rose to read the resolu-
tons, he was received with generous applause,
and at the close, the resolutions were adopted
unanimously, and three cheers were cordially
given for Mr.. Andrew. In response to repeat
ed calls, he took the platform, and excusing
himself from making speech, read the fol-
lowing resolution, also from the committee,
prefacing it with some eloquent and effective
remarks
Resolved, That this convention depores the
loss to the community, and to the world, of
Horace Mann, whose pure and earnest life has
lately been cut short by his labors in noble
cause.
His Jealous and successful efforts in behalf
of the insane, in the cause of Temperance, in
the various moral reforms, but above all, in
the great cause of public education, entitle him
to grateful remembrance, especially in his ma
tive State.
A Jealous politician, he never put party be.
fore right; an ardent patriot, he never put
country before mankind an able legislator
and lawyer, he never placed human above d.
vine ordinance, and would never defend any
statute which is opposed to the command
ments of God; an ardent philanthropst he
never strove to lift up one branch of the hu
man family by putting down another.
The resolution was adopted in silence, by
standing vote, the whole convention rising to
their feet After the adoption of tie excellent
platform, speeches were made by Hon. Linus
B. Comins, of Roxbury, Edward L. Pierce, Esq,
of Milton, and 2. X. Pangborn, of Boston,
Repeated calls were made for other speakers,
and committee was appointed to wait on his
Excellency, who was said to be in town, and
mVlte MN 10 address the convention, without
success. With the transaction of other rou-
tine business, and the return of thanks to the
officers, the convention adjourned. During
neither session were there any indications of
discord in the ranks; personal preferences
were expressed with much good feeling,
and the declaration of rrinaiplSs- rr1aue by riv'
convention was, in all respects, of the most
satisfactory and encouraging character.
The citizens of Fitchburg treated their guests
with much courtesy and hospitality which
they will gratefully remember To Mr.. Day
of the Fitchburg House, and to his attendants,
we are under many obligations, and cordially
recommend them and their house to the con-
sideration of the travelling public