The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-12-20

But the notion that slavery be plauted there per-
napent system is too chimerica for serious discussion
probable than the Introduction OF the cotton
culture Maiue Nova Scotia. What is New Mexico?
remote and inaccessible region ot mountain rauges
and desert plains, yv1iy ana accurately aoso9 Ss
army officers have taken slaves iuto that fororn wilder
domestic servants To cook their raions This
may DO so; but II Is well known that there no agr
culture there upon which slave labor could sibsst No
Sthern planter could be induced migrate there The
whole American continent cannot afford to be coa
vused from year TO year merely TO prevent danger
trifpg and 80 remote As matter OF fact tue
TERRITORIES have ceased TO be the object of sectional
contest. (Applause.) Why then ps0long the strife
on mere abstraction after the controversy is decided
The North already holds large preponderance OF
strength. She can afford TO be just aud magaau!mois
Texas the last slave State admitted the Uuon
Since that event. the whole Pacific has been aided
TO the domain or free territ0ry four States have
been admitted and Kansas u forthcoming While the
public ear is wearied with incessaut ratings on the
sion and the aggressons Of slavery these actual results
chow that In fact there has been whatever
(Applause) Mr. President the age OF the Crusates Is
over and the country is entitled TO repose (Cres Of
order in the pitt" and confusion) Tho time has come
(f ever 70 GOMEZ for terminating these unhappy aad
great national interests, IN which all the States have
common concern, and which the federal Union was in.
tended TO foster aud protect How much more vital
and important are these common objects, belonging
all and necessary for all, than the single polnt Of
diversity which has been TOO long the absorbing source
OF angry irritation II should be the effort Of every
sincere patriot to recall the public mind from these mis-
chieyous disputes to tho national concerns which affect
o uua esssd ws aou % m the
better days Of the Republic. DRY up-dry up.)
The interruption. of friendly feelings between the
States Of the North and the South itself great and
incacuabe evil wiherS and bighs the choicest bene
fits which the Union intended to secure embtters
our national councils obsructsa useful legislation
commercial intercourse and destroys that feeling OF cod
depoe and security which Of the highest objects of
civil society Our divisions create wefounded alarm for
the stability OF our republican institutions and make US
a byword and reproach among the nations. 1t is
spectacle from which every patriotic heart must recoi
with modification and dismay 1t inspires the despots OF
the earth with fresh hopes, and everywhere chs the
aspirations of the friends of constitutional liberty trust
that good men throughout the land will the work
of peace conciliation and proclaim uuaerabe
purpose to reels. all further efforts to combine section
against section In political strife reat kissing and three
cheers for Douglas, followed by three more 1t was rot
intended by the founders of government that por
ton OF the country should rule subugate the other
Far different more noble and exalted their aims
They sought to frame constitutional which Should
unite the people OF all the States into family OF Free
to participate tremendously In the responsibilities Of
power, to share equally in it's blessings and to unite their
efforts to uphold the principles o. civil and religious liberty
Such was the government which fathers made and
may it be our happy destiny to preserve it came
from their hands. (Applause.) There are those who
maintain that the Union strength superior to
human vicisstude and that its stability cannot be en-
dapgered by any political contingency They dis
posed TO treat with evy and poor attempts rdcue all
expressions Of apprehension and socude They profess
TO rely on the strength Of mountain chains AM navgabe
waters to hold the parts together. do not under est
mate the power OF material interests and commercial ties
bond Of political connecton-but these alone not
sufficient The excited passions the determined will of
States and communities, to be controlled by geo.
graphical commercial channels of intercourse POpu
lar feeling when deeply aroused dsdans the barriers of
physical nature. (Appause) Neither rivers, seas,
mountain ranges, laws of trade, financial ine
rests affecting the public prosperity, have proved sui
cen 10 republics from Acknowledgement and desruc-
ton The voluntary affection and loyalty of the people is
the only sure basis for free government fCheers)
love of the Union must be cherished in the hearts of
the whole American people We must continue to re-
Y pht md
forth declaration which shall assure brethren in the
South that the people Of the Northare ready put away
country. see and feel that the heart OF this
tropos CLOVIS with patriotic ervor It's generous pulsa
tinenai republic Be proclaimed and understood from
this time forth, that New York will fater in her
loyalty to the Union and the constitution that she still
chershes proud recollection OF the united efforts and
common sacrifices by which our national independence
was secured and that she will foster those
sentiments of national brotherhood and affection which
animated the fathers country and which bind
together BY the most sacred and indssoube ties reat
appause In the progress Of human events has been
conduct and example whether societies. Of men are capa
be or not Of maintaining system OF free repre-
sentative government, and whether States differing
in climate and institutions be permanently
united under q common confederation. more sacred
charge was never committed to any nation trust the
warnings Of history are not to be oe the reemen Of
America Once more would invoke them ALL in the
North and the South the East and the West to be faithful
they cultivate that broad and generous patriotism which
embraces the whole country 10 its affections May they
ever look with patriotic dsdain on the poor parzan arts
which, for selfish ends, would undermine the glorious
fabric of our united nationality, but with clear heads and
honest hearts resist the ruthless and saclegous
the great Architect Of nations has graciousy joined
together 1.-THE latter part Of this speech delivered
with mnch difficulty, in consequence Of frequent Interrupt
tons. The speaker however, concluded amid loud and
prolonged applause.]
SPEECH OF JAMES 8. THAYER.
JAMES s. TnAyER, Esq, then called upon and thus
addressed the meeting
regret very much, fellow citizens, that the distn-
gushed gentleman who in the order Of the proceedings
This meeting to address you next after Governor
Hunt is detained by indsposition and able
to appear here to night.
VoicE-Who is her
Mr.. THAyER--Governor Seymour. / met him this
morning; he was then suffering so much from severe ILL
ness that he afraid he would not be able to attend
here tonight But you who know hm-and all here
presume do know hni-know and feel that his heart is
with you In these proceedings and that he goes with you
in every step "Know thysef is maxim as instructive
to States to individuals The principles that enlghten
end make frec the causes of growth and the
OF prosperity to State wherever they allowed to
have play, are papabe, and similar under all forms OF
government But the causes that weaken and undermine
secret and nsdious-he accidents that end dynases
siderable, and the events that overturn governments
and dissolve confederacies break in upon fancied
no time for wise counsel and patriotic effort to avert
the crisis. (Appause No people more liable
10 iold ner hanus IN the lace oil impending danger
lie down OF the brink Of dissolution of the government
than we are. When men are busy and prosperous fol-
lowing their ordinary occupations without interruption
and the ample. protection Of State and municipal law
shield them in the enjoyment OF every right and priv
lc, they forget the larger and higher duties respon
sibties they owe to the confederacy Their homes ul-
molested, their hearth secure and they kneel In
faithful devotion to their household gods But their foot.
steps seldom in the wide open temple OF
naton's -(appIause) -where are enshrned the
sacred memorials and cmbems Of nationality They
Dear no offerings TO that all protecting genius Of
Union and liberty which exalts from the sovereignty
Of petty states, without name, where have only
their rights and well being TO the regal character and
power OF empire that commands the respect aud adm
ration Of the world whose citizens proud of the heri
taSe OF great and common country, and auent the
hopes OF common destiny aud glory applause
Let those who choose revie Union meetings and
Union movements whether the alarm be false or real
if there but the sign appearance dangerI shall
rally with those who gather close the national nag
Continued applause) And who would not rather be
there, renewing his OF fidelity the constitution
and the Union, than with the hooking band who begin
with mpugnng the motives and derdng the actions OF
all who would uphold the government, and will end In
joining those who would overthrow iH (Applansc.)
think ths meeting TO night unparalleled an imposing
popular demonstration In the city of New York. deserves
the n otda rtc, \