Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1859-08-24
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in defence of his hostility to the Administra-
ton, and of his commendabe and consistent
votes on the Lecompton, and other political
questions. The peculiar personal aspect of
his controversy with his colleague, DIR.
Gwin, controversy which has filed the
whole State with kind of frenzy, may be
Judged from the brief extract below which is
simply Introductory to the discussion of public
questions, to which the speech is mainly de-
voted:
In 1852 my name was presented to the Leg
islature as candidate for the United States
Senate. l submitted my claims candidate
to the Legislature. An authorized caucus of
the Democratic Legislature gave Weller the
nomination. L submitted cheerfully to the de-
cision, and gave to Mr.. Weller my cordial
support. During the period from 1919 or
1880 to 1928, L took very active part in
public matters, and my votes recorded as a
portion OF the legislative history of the State
L challenge any man to scrutiny Of that re-
cord. Applause. No theving bill or cor
rupt measure, designed to rob the Treasury.
ever received support or countenance from
me. Cheers In 1851 my name was again
presented as candidate for the United States
Senate. received majority of Democratic
votes in caucus, but was defeated by COM
bInaton OF Americans with Old-Line Wings
and Federal office-holders. From this date
commenced the vile attacks upon my character,
which have made my name almost % by
word throughout the State attacks which, for
virulenCe and malignity, never had parallel
in the history OF political warfare. To these
assaults | never replied. l was content to
stand on the record of my votes and my repu-
tatlon with those who knew me best; and |
was willing TO dignity, by any notice. the mer-
cenary wretch who aSsailed me. Cheers
Among my friends and supporters were men
of family and character and standing in the
community, whose object it was to elevate the
moral tone of this State. This class, | am
proud to say, are still my friends-they have
never deserted me. Applause. was enti-
tied to their support. | have lived among you
for more than ten years. From the commence
ment and during tie period when the gross
vices OF public men were winked at or for
gotten, on account of the general laxity of
morals that prevailed in society, unleavened
by the presence of vrtuous women no man,
living or dead, ever saw me at gaming table,
or in brothel, or under the influence of
liquors, or ever knew me to refuse to pay an
honest debt. Vehement and prolonged cheer
ing. No one ever dared TO charge me with
being influenced by pecuniary considerations
III any vote which | gave. Can my traducers
say as much A voice-"nary time In
SO was again candidate for the United
States Senate. During all this time the inta-
nous attacks upon my character and the de-
traction Of my motives never ceased. i had
no one but myself to be responsible for any
disgrace or stigma cast upon me; ! had no
relative to be gratified by refutation of the
charges made against me. | never replied. SO
persistent and indecent were the nature and
substance of these assaults, that | have been
told the San Francisco Vigilance Committee,
while in session, undertook to investigate the
history Of my character and conduct Laugh
ter. What was then, in this Council Chamber,
said against me, what charges were brought
up, do not know but have since learned
that many Of the men who composed that
body-with whose organization did not APP
prove, and with the principles of which had
no sympathy-have since become friendly to
me. Laughter. In 81 | was elected to the
United States Senate despite the opposition
Of my enemies. Cheers.l Not only was l
elected, but, as it appears by a letter which
. has since been made public, | elected my pres
ent colleague great laughter and cheers =
who had been deserted by the men placed in
power and position through his aid and inhu-
ence. Ileave this subject with the promise
that at some future time, during this canvass,
and at some other place-for | do not intend
returning here-I will give the history of that
matter, with the full particulars. A Voice
"Be sure you do.
MASSACHUSETTS VS.. NORTH CAROLINA
Free IS. tSIaUe LaJor-The Albany Evening
Journal gathers from Helpers Impending Cr-
sis the following abstract of statistics to show
the extraordinary disparity between the results
of free and slave labor:
North Carolina has an area of square miles, 50704
Massachusetts, SOP
Excess in favor Of North Carolina 1904
Almost enough to make six NOR states as
large as Massachusetts.
In 1890, population of N C"-'ilha was Sg3,I {
OF Massachusetts,, oio''lo
Exooso IN 3. or of North Carolina, 1904
l., 1o,J, population of Massachusetts, was 1874, AIS
- N orth Carolina, S69,039
Excess in favor Of Massachusetts, 1916
In 1858, the exports of Massachusetts
amounted to SIG, s95, 3O4
Her imports to Al 1861, 956
The exports and imports of North Carolina
were too insignificant to record
In 1850 the products of manufacturers, mining and
the mechanical arts of Massachusetts amounted
to $151 137, las
OF North Carolina, eli ,245
Excess in favor of Massachusetts,, S142, 800
In 1856, the products of the industrial pursuits of
Massachusetts were S2S8,000,000
More than twice the value of the entire
cotton crop Of the South !
In 1850 the cash value of all the real and personal
estate of Massachusetts was, excluding
men, S573, 342 2S6
In North Carolina, including negroes, 226 ,sOO,472
Excess in favor of Massachusetts,, $346, 54l Sl4
In the year 1856, the real and personal estate of
Boston alone amounted to within fraction
of $3.50 100000
A sum more than sufficient to buy the whole
State Of North Carolina, including her ne.
groes
In 1850, there were in Massachusetts,, persons who
could neither read or write, 1861
In North Carolina, whites, S0063
Slaves, 2SS,548
Total, 36s,6ll
Comparisons are said to be odous. Most
assuredly those we present to our readers can
not be hattering to.the pride of North Carroll
ma, especially when it is remembered that her
territorial limits exceed those of Massachusetts,
SeUen toh. Was there ever clearer and more
conclusive argument presented in favor of the
superiority of Free over Slave labor Can
stronger proof be required to show that slave
ny is curse to any people, and that it is as
unwlse as 1t is wicked to extend it over any
portion OF the heritage given by God to man
NO wonder that the infamous attempt to fasten
the curse OF slavery upon Kansas, in violation
of the law OF God, so clearly and unequivo-
cally announced by his proyidences, and in vi.
olation of solemn national compact, should
have aroused such deep feeling of indipna-
tion-such resoute and fixed purpose of re.
sstance among the free men of the North to
off tba mi,