The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1860-08-15


Tbs trust was your ffee gin, and when it came
10 my hands l received il unstained by the
slightest faint or intrigue. accept il, proudly,
grateihlly-happY to be associated in the pnblc
service with your admirable delegation in the
House OF Representatives aud the able and true
hearted gentleman who will be my collesgue in
the Senate; and with loyal purpose to deserve
your confidence"
breathless silence pervaded the immense
auditory Of ofrepresentatiyes and citizens, as they
listened with the deepest attention to this mas
terly effort With his eye beaming and his
glowing with patriotic devotion TO the ConstiIu-
tion and the Union, Mr.. Breckenridge closed
with a sopl stirring appeal to the national and
conservative men of all creeds to unite in the
overthrow of the Republican organization.
whose doctrines, If fcarried cut, will sap the very
foundation Of our Government. lie said:
',fhe first duty Of all who love their country
! Is to overthrow the Republican party; and with
! this couvictioA | should be untrue to Kentucky
if did not plead for the union OF all opposed to
dangerous organizaii n; and to Iall to pieces on
questions Of less magnitude than its defeat is to
| its aotaiIIation, and all the fatal consequences
! that may ensue.
/ "There is ansther element at the North, not
large, but noble and true. II consists Of the
scattered cohorts Of the old whig party Of men
/ like Everett, Choate, and their assoc,ates-whose
conservatism, cnlture. and patriotism rebelled
against the republican alliance. Besides, there
are many thousands in the Northern States
who seldom attend the polls, and whose voices
| have not be heard amidst the clanors that sur
round them, Toall these let us appeal; let us
solemnly demand general revolt Of the virtue
and loyalty of the country against the PERM.
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when all the forces are arrayel in their proper
ranks we shall be allie to see what remains to
hope or fear.
/ For mysel! cherish buoyant hope in the
destiny OF our common country. 1t is not well
to doubt that the good providence which has
protected US in the past will take good care OF
us in the future, and out of these connections
will lead US to an era Of tranquility and peace"
The tried, trusty, and successful leader, in
many hard fought battle, the democracy at
Baltimore, with unanimity as tiattering as it
was just, seldcted Major Breckenridge as their
standard bearer in the approaching Presidential
contest Shrinking from no responsibilities
which his country would impose upon 1im, he
nobly accepts the post in his letter OF acceptance
Of the nomination for the Presidency, which so
forcibly elucidates the true principles upon
which this Government should be admin istered
He truthfully says:
II have not sought or desired to be placed
before the country for the office Of President
When my name was presented to the Conven-
ton at Charleston, it was withdrawn by friend
in obedience to my wishes. My views had not
changed when the Convention re. assembled at
Baltimore; and when heard of the differences
which occurred there, my indsposition to be
connected prominently with the canvass was
confirmed and expressed to many friends.
"Without discussing the occurrences which
! preceded the nominations, and VIII ch are, or
soon will be, well understood by the country, |
have only to say that approve, as just and ne
cessary to the preservation of the national organ
ization and the sacred right OF representation,
the act OF the Convention over which ou con-
tinue to preside and thus approving it, and hav
ing resolved to sustain it, feel that 1t does not
become me to select the position shall occupy
nor to shrink from the responsibilities OF the
post to which have been assigned. According
ly | accept the nomination from sense Of public
duty, and, think, nninhuenced in any degree
by the allurements OF ambition.
II avail myself OF this occasion to say that
the confidence in my personal and public char
acter implied by the action of the Convention
will always be gratefully remembered; and it is
qualification at the association of my name with
that of my friend General LaEe, a patriot and
a soldier whose great services in the field and
in council entite him to the gratitude and
confidence of his countrymen
"The resolutions adopted by the Convention
have my cordial approval. They are just to
all parts of the Union-to all our citizens, ma
tive and naturalzed, and they orm noble
policv for any administration"
1t has been the purpose of this brief memoir
Of the life Of Mr.. Breckenridge to present him
as he is--to exhibit his public character by his
) public acts. Left an orphan in his early years
with mother and her little ones depend
, upon him. he is found steadily and valienty
, fronting adversely, and almost entirely by his
own exertions, laying the broad foundations o
his future usefulness. All the elements of
great and noble character seem blended in hin
| truth, generosity, prudence judgment, intre
pidty, devoted love OF his country 1t wotilC
seem that he was the fruit of the generations
of valor, patriotism, and learning from which
he sprang In the conflicts Of war and peace
he has never shrank from danger or responsible
: ity; but has intrepidly encountered them, AM
' always triumphantly achieved his aim. Yet st
d conslderate and Just has he been to all, that h
has rarely had, and never deserved to have, al
: enemy. To provide and care for those neares
i and dearest to MIN, he retired to private life
to fulfil his pledges to constituents, he declines
honorable and high positions. He has resiste
q firmly the seductions of fattcrT; and whel
. grave and more cxpcrie need men yielded to tn
q alurements of interest, or were influenced b
;, the appliances OF the hungry leeches Of tn
!. public treasury, he was the censor, rebukin
v the departure from the principles Of the faith
= ers, and calling men back to the fundaments
! doctrines of economy, sobriety and frugality i
the management of the affairs of the govern
/ ment. In the early prime Of his manhood, W
10 find him invoking reverence for years and sci
$. vices, and holding up to rebuke and indigns
IS ton the attempt to bring into disrespect wit
IS the people men that had dedicated to thel
70 long years of service. Is he not a characte
fitted for this critical emergency Of our hlstor,
/. when factiono rend the land, and the two poi
l. tions of our Conederacy are looking threater
ingly into each others faces? On the one sid
IS a fierce and bitter determination to impress q
n iron law upon all these States; and on the otf
IT er, an equal determination to resist unto deaf
d this attempt at domination.
IS There are indeed other parties and other car
i didates, but the contest must ultimately be bt
tween these two. Who can doubt the deyoto
n of John G. Breckenridge to the Constitute
5 and the union of these States? Who can doul
d that he will administer the government, if ele
y ted Pres ident with firm and vigorous hant
}. with lofty patriotism with purity and
: forecast worthy Of the early days OF the repul
d lie?
e 1t is right that the young man who de fende
: age and service should succeed one of the yer
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