New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-08-24

..rg TIA, has yet been done or is likely 10 be dons
A large portion CT my lsbo-s in political BE has
been directed TO its defence against all ASSISTANTS,
20 MAJ 'er from VIA; quarter they mignt come, or
VIA. Oh 'cis they had in contemp a.ion, aud | an
Lsrnv ~ =, that in this q" labor Of love hsve g.
wsys her :, 'siained by the great body OF tbs
people of ever party, ana OF every section Oh
III corn.-vrsar3 'reywhere tie masses are As
sn,,r ~ ~, oesfn - they were in the days of the
Reyoirton Tbst Triou ,snsll untrue 70 uphold IN
whatever situation may DE a-u 49, ~. % -
eIemes may approach. Their ~ 49, ~ - 49,
eT1mert which has never been + ny - -
the necessity may arise for u'lr o. lne
but if II should il viii be found ina Il : Iu! otPaoe
Of protecting Itself from all invasion HOH HluV-,
ard all treason and rebellion froE with - -, Ia. :,
required to Go this is to have such man y 'u' e -
TIE Government az viii MOI be AFRAID TO d. ~uaise AH
duty 10 defense Of the country and lie ilh W., - :.
II my me mory serves me- your next alluslon 49,
my relations with tina; Distinguished statesman 10.
memory we all revere, ana whose Ike, l L.
I'VE Le'er shall lock upon sgsin." From my es.
hest Acquaintance with Mr. Clsy TO tie lsst orssth
lie Drew, I was among the most constant ana de-
voted OF bis friends For his elevation TO the Presi-
depcy l toiled necessarily for many, May long
yesrsi by day ana by night, IN sunshine aud IL
s.oIm, IL adversely snc prosperity abored IL his
cause; but il WA not for hint was because knew
the man, ard, knowing him, l kneS hs ELEVATION
would add to the prosperity OF the eoun' ~, the
happiness OF the people the greatness Of the State,
and 70 the perpetuy of the mon; but Il was the
misfortune Of the country - have MIN beaten by the
very en who are now most voeiierous!ln psse OF ms
virtues mis- patriotism and bis ability While live Il
will be source Of pride and corgfs.ulstion that
never for one moment hailed or hesitated 10
bis support. against all rivals and al competitors
Fiusly, Sir, you have pointed to meles IN tue
opinion OF those you represent as wen a. OF your
selyes tie proper person il whose hands the stand
ari Of Opposition TO Democracy should be placed Tor
the election in 1869 and SIX ne emphstlcauy and
categcricaly whether | would be wiling to accept
the position yea propose to assign ne. have done
nothing for and shall take step toward NY elevation
10 this high trust. Nor will affect mock modesty on
this occasion by preteLcing to shrink from tue great
IespolsbA Which attach to thst elevated place IL
may have the appearance OF ysnty-and peThapsti
to say that there are no sibes connected with
the discharge Of lie duties which any naa need eIOic
at approaching, who viii take the Constitution as ais
guide, tie good of the whole country a. his sn ana
the prefer, alton of all lis interests as his determined
purpose. Surrounding himself with the best lnieliects
OF tie cOuttry-witl men whose patriotism VIII be
equaltothe emergency OF saorhcng tneroTn sdvatce-
NETT ior tie good OF tie whoeischargLg ther pup
lie duties with alacrty and fidelity, recognizing equally
the rigtts Of all sections and looking with prejudice
upon noue but with fixed determination TO do what
he believes TO be right, see nothing 30 terrihc 10
these responsibilities as 70 prompt the 20 cav l woui
shudoer as appTC aoned them. H. therefore, Snall
be tie pt asuie Of NY cOuuIynen 20 confer tins hign
ard honorable distinction upon ne, viii accept win
pride; ard hope with a resolution that could not
be shaken never TO be tuned by acy influences That
night be brought 10 bear upon me- from what believe
TO he an bore.i and faithful discharge Of all the duties
that might Geyolye upon me. With such views, be-
Ieye il would be as easy ma Ter 70 manage the afias
Of this Government without involving the country IN
perpexrg diic ues abroad, or Internal quarrel' a;
home a. il is to manage the affairs OF planta'
ton in the South, a manufacturing establishment
at the North. Ii | entertain desire on this SUBJ
iect It is but truth TO say that 1t : because the
courtry has reached condition which needs
charge and needs improvement. think 1t ia To-
cessaIy for the well.being OF all, tnat new ORDER
of thirgs should be instituted not only In Wash
ingtcn, but throughout the country. | have the
yary IL you choose htk sol TO believe that this,
with the proper aid the part ot the legislative de-
parmeu.s Of the Government | could and would IN
sttute and under this belief say, IN reply 10 your
Lquiry that If it should be the pleasure OF the OPP
position TO select their sapdard.bearer As can
didate for the Chief Mssistracy Of the na-
ton urconnected with -ecti0ualsm, sectional
organizations, or sectional questions l would
accept with a grateful healt ard, it elected, would
endeavor TO wear the bonors Of the Office with becon-
ing humility, and a determination to do my duty, anu
my whole duty 10 my courtry, ard my v hole country.
Noihug now remaips for me to say, further than 10
thank YOU Sir, ana the gentlemen of thus Committee,
ard through sou the body OF gentlemen OF al parties
that you represent for the compliment aud the honor
you and they have done me.
Prominent among the auditory was John ID. Fry,
formerly the private Secretary OF Henry Clay.