The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-02-17

this speech which am TO deliver in New York what
ever did or attempted before-determned that there
should be no misrepresentation Of opinions regarding
the occasion as one Of too much importance TO subject
myself to the probabilities Of being misepresented mis-
have written my speech SO that will report for
myself never put to paper before In reference TO
any speech have made, but have done II IN regard 70
the speech am to deliver in New York; that my position
may be distinctly understood. have brought with me
few pages expressive Of my views upon this subject,
which lbeg leave TO read to this Convention Mr. Bolts
here read from these pages They contained his views OF
the position which the wing party here shoulu occupy
towards the black republican party ne was unw w
that on should take place upon the platform OF the
black republicans but was perfectly willing that they
should aid the wings the election Of some Southern man
manifest that no coalition can be formed between the
black republicans and the American and wing parties
in the North without putting him essentially upon
republican platform and standing upon that plat
form get the conservative elements OF the Norn 70
say nothing of the South The American ana wing parties
of the North will vote for no man who stands upon
a black republican platform. Therefore, to run a
Northern man must inevitably lead to a sectional issue,
pose that party who are quite as sagacious as we are
should select Southern man in whom you have conn
dence suppose they should select Crenden Bell or
Bates OF Missouri, all Of whom have confidence, is
there here who would object to the aid OF the re-
publican party to overthrow the democratic party
hat often hear, and it is this when they ego eating
hey 80 eating and when they catch cat they throw
i'm away That is not my rule. When go eating,
o. and when catch cat put him in the bag Qaugh-
fer) It to that the man who would reject the
aid of the republican party in electng OF his own
party in whom he himself had confidence would be upon
the principle Of boting the nomination of Mr. Goggn,
because portion Of the democracy may be disposed TO
democrat in the State who will help me to elect
Mr. Goggn will not only receive his VOTE but thank
anybody believe that we triumph if every
democrat stands firm and votes for Ietchers Can
any expect to triumph without the aid of the demo
cracyI That is out of the question: and If anything re-
gard the democracy than the republican party,
and its aid more Objectionable. (Appause) What has
the republican party or any party the North done
that would give much encouragement 10 the abolition
lists OF the North 20 be told continually tnat every man
that we put up for office is an aboitionsT you sad
SIR Clay aboltionist Taylor was an aboitlonist
Scott was an abolitionist. You were an aooltlonist
am one OF the worst dye. Qaughter) Have we
put man yet before me people upon whom
they did rot charge abolonsmS This policy has zone
to build up the abohtionists Of the North Than any
other influence know Of say then, that the demo
crazy in my estimation, in every respect tnah
the republican party: and YET we know they are wei
to IN ana vote tor us; they are welcome 10
vote for me il candidate, which Is very i'm
probable. II am wish democrats and republicans to
know that am not proud; they can all vote for me
TaueLter) And shal! stand where ] stood from the
beginning, upon that platform that occupied IN
ls22-32-36-40-d4-4S-52 and 56in opposition TO demo
cracy (Appause II has not been very long ago siace
gentleman nat prominent in the ranks OF the de-
mocracy whom | met the street, said to me, Mr..
Bolts, have question to PROFOUND to you II you have
no objec,ionY' Certainly not, sir. ~ want 70 know
said he ''f in favor OF coalition with the black
republican party in the election Of 1902 NV good rend
said don't wish you to misunterstand me; wish TO
say that if there State in this Union composed o!
free negroes and the constitution gave them the right to
vote, wound be much obliged to them to help me to
elect our party. daughter and applause) put tue
question to him which prOpounded while ago IN your
hearing from the remarks which read, he would not
gladly receive any aid to rescue the ship on fire. would
you, said l. not 40 it? ono, sir, said he, 81 would "a
Their be beaten than receive aa from that quarter"
the habit of telling anecdotes, but will tell you
that occurred under my in Henrco about twenty
years ago. recolect being at election where there
four or five Candidates running for seat IN the
House Of Delegates. Among them was gentleman named
Reuben Burton, who has many connections in this city
The sun Just gong down, and it was tie vote be-
tween Reuben Burton and another candidate ma med
Seldom II was known distinctly that the Sheriff would
give the casting vote TO Burtons competitor just about
The time that the Sheriff went again out TO proclaim Tor
the last time that voters who about to cast their
votes should do at once as the polls were about to
close, a named Bill Mann threw himself from bis
horse rushed to the polls. He was bitter opponent
Of ReubeDs and when Reuben saw him coming, he said
Here another damn rascal TO against me-
wish to be understood that if that man voted for Inc
would have ii scratched Off the polls; don't think any
should take scat in tue Legislature who would be
elected by that mans vote" 81 have mind to try it,,
Bill. The Sheriff asked: g How do you vote, Mr.
MANN" Mann said: Well, sir, vote Tor sclden and
Burton - Thank you, Mr. Mann said Reuben; GO am
did not expect at your hands" no., said Mann, you
strike OF the polls II would 90 il With the greatest
pleasure if the law would allow it, Mr. Mann When
recorded there is power earth that
strike 1t out. Sheriff close the polls The polls were
closed, and Reuben elected. Qaughter) And
just with the democratic party. They would mol
touch the republican party with pole nifty ee long, but
let their VOTES andthey say Thank
you Mr.. 80 andso" Now say 10 the republican party
II they will aside all their sectional issues and
aid ana assist us III electng sound, conservative
Unonloviug whig they are obliged to do they come
South will TO them, in the language Of Mr. Burton
- am very much obliged to you, gentlemen
Mr. Bots took his seat amid loud applause.
After few remarks from Messrs Gilmer OF Abenarle
md Jas L. Johnson OF Bedford the Convention adjourned
TIL O'Clock y. NJ.
NIGHT SESSION.
The Convention reassembed at the appointed hour
Mr. joan L. soRoGGs, of Farquier offered resolution
expressive Of satisfaction at Mr. Bolts address, and
questing that he would engage in the every
convenient point. Adopted
Mr. VINCENT wiTcHER then addressed the Convention at
length, after which Mr. Martin, of Henry, from the
committee up resolutions a basis OF action
the future, submitted the following which were unani-
mously adopted
Resolved Cha, the reckless extravaganza Of preceding
and administrations of the federal government by
which the pubic expenditures have been Increased from any
greatly enar1ec a wrong that must be corrected aud should
the ofthe President hst Congress
shall dyest Itself Of the and treaty making powers and
navy his control coupled with the proposition for
BIS views astounding
United 10 the consideration OF the American people and call
re most nequiyca concentration that the public voice
prououncs. In relations with other states recognize
All those obligations which our position as mem
Der the great family Of paiOus imposes an we
would conform to The requirements OF those obligations
direct taxation maintaining that sufficient FOR
cma administration OF the 10 oe raised by
specific duties foreign imporauons, and IN adjusting
tariff hold that 1t duty Congress Ia make such dis
cnuaons viii afford to american Industry the inciientl
advantages 10 whichit IL justly entitled.
That The public held the
ia all States, thu, such dis position
SHOULD be made of them Will nure equally ~ the benedt
ALL by distribution the proceeds the sale thereoi that
NTgni, who most and mas received least should now
De allowed TO have her jus. proportion and that any party ha
this is opposed 10 tine best nteres Of ne ate and
allows Il ooes not favor continuation OF the heavy taxes
which aliicl her people
hat in respect the Territories adhere to the prnc
pies OF the Compromise OF 1850 We reoudie the
modern doclrIcs OF squaer sovereignty and alien su
rage and mold lAt to the inhabitants OF the Icrriores who
lawful citizens the ned states belongs the right VIII
hey STATE constiuton 70 iashon their domes
c Institutions according their pleasures with the pr
yege admission the Union upon equal terms with the
OF the States whenever they tbs requisite
population Tor member of the House oil Representatives.
That by the Unanimous endOrsaon OF the present nd
mnisraton Democratic Convention OF the state, laAy
Aed At Petersburg ued the responsibility OF all die
and mseeds Of which complain and upon heir
party and their nominees ne puolc Judgment mus be Po
nounced
That the Hon. John Leche IN his declared willingness 10
divide this ancient commonwealth, for the purpose of eSr
nj fr. IN