Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-07-31
SPEECH OF HON. Ell TmAYER.

the signers of the call, not because he was in
favor of all his political ACTS, but because he
believed in the freedom of speech, under all
circumstances. Mr. Thayer was introduced,
and spoke as follows =
MIR. Thayer's Address.
FELLOW CITIZENS THE honest representative of an
honest constituency always has tribunal to which lie
can appeal with reasonable confidence of justice, if
OF appreciation. That am such representative of this
district, shall submit to you That you such con
sttuency shall require proof The people of this
district and myself have adverse interests whatever
Whoever ujusty assas the honor of your representa-
tive unustly assas you Whoever impairs his influence
in the proper discharge of his duty Injuries your interests
also. here to submit you wheherI have violated
the pledges winch aturetime have given YOU am here
to answer before you, my constituents the charges
when have been mtue against n me curing curing tle
last two years by the press OF tins district ana
by some aspiring politicians, who may be said perhaps
10 have some selfish motives in the accusations
they have brought do not agree with those who have
said within the past few days that the policy OF the re-
by the country that the platform of the republican
party is sacred be discussed. We in this country
before us; the Bible ITSELF from Genesis to Revea-
tons, including the Apocypha matter for discussion
We what think of the doctrine of election,
of the of the saints and of sanctcation
and however sacred it may be- Must we come to talk
about the platform of party Moses came before the
eyes when come to talk of the platform OF party,
if were too holy thing to be discussed? Not in
vestigation, by the American citizen. Every plat
form of every party, every principle, civil or re-
gious; and shall discuss platforms not as II were
afraid of them and men, not as if was under much
trepidation, assure you. (Appause) l come here
with confidence before the most intelligent constituency
in this country to ask their judgment and their decision
trepidation; for know you are able TO Judge; stthu
here in the heart of the Commonwealth OF Massachu-
Sets in the central district which is unsurpassed any
where in intelligence put before you the reasons
which have influenced my political conduct and to sub
here ready, as am to take the consequences
of my political action whatever they may DC; nave
that Contemplated your best interests and the in
course have no claim, at ALL for your sanction. 1t
would be unwise it would be wholly unworthy OF the
ninth district of Massachusetts, to sustain man whom
they thought had betrayed their interests or msrepre
But where are my accusers? and who are my accus-
that they do not come here to discuss, before this
by feaity to a party? Is it that the representative
othe republicans of the ninth district of Massachusetts
to how many going to adjourn at hapast four
O'Clock and how many are not before he can decide
how he can vote himself? Must he, on all questions,
votes with the maiorfvY When told Won Mat ntend
ed to act with the republican party, what did mean?
that should run up and ask every man who pretended
tn represent Il republican constituency how he was
10 vote before l should determine how 1 should vote?
If that is the kind OF man the republicans of this district
want they had better send me. Applause and hiss
es it would be quite well 90 down Merrifcds
buildings, where they have machine to turn irregular
FORMS and get representative turned of Iombardy
poplar 1t would be we'll, perhaps, to take the editor
of the Palladium himself who finds much fault with
me.
What understand by party fealty is this that man
should vote for the candidates whom party presents
that he should stand upon the platform OF his party and
that he shall act in accordance with the principles OF the
platform OF his party New fellow citizens il am not
able to show that have done that, then am willing to
confess that have acted outside of the lines of the
publican party. But do stand upon the platform of the
party have voted for the candidates of the party in
every instances and intend to vote for the candidates
Of the party for helped to make their nomination, and
voted for their platform But thank Heaven that l
have not to vote for hair splitter in the nominee of the
fict with SUCH here in the Worcester district | thank
Heaven the nominee of the Chicago convention
never known to split anything less than rail. lap
have given some invitations to gentlemen to appear
here tonight make good before the people charges
they are here but have received no response. have
written to the editor of the Palladium. Here is what
WORCESTER. 2sth July. 1850
Sir:As you you have seen t very frequently during
my congressional services, assail and my
day evening in the City Hall therefore respectfully
invite you to be present. and to sustain before the people
the charges which you have made in my absence.
Your obedient servant, ELI THAYER
Hon j. s. c. KNowLToN.
If Mr. Knowton is present, would be very happy to
have him take seat on the platform, and will give
him ample time to make good the charges which the Pal
ladium has made against me since | have been repre-
sentative of this district wrote also to Mr. Aldrch the
district Attorney
SIR: Understanding that you have publicly expressed
you decided disapprobation of my political course l
therefore respectfully invite you TO be present next Mon
day evening at the meeting in the City Hail. when in
tnd to give my for what have said done
discuss the points Of difference between US, if you are
willing to try this come before the people.
1ourObedient servant, ELI THAYER,
p Emory ALDRIcH, Esq
To these invitations have yet received response
wrote also, to the Hon John Hickman of Pennsylvania
to be present at this meeting have received from him
date again before tins distrcta thing which Ihave not
said and a thing which do not say. But Mr. flick
WESTMINSTER, Pa July 26, 1860.
Ny Dear ar. Thayer:-How much regret cannot at
Tying me, you well know, give my testimony to
your people in your behalf They cannot complain, with
reason, your course The future will prove it right
should say with emphasis, if l could be with you.
can be no more ruons policy for the north than this
be resolved upon at once by all who desire equality the
brethren of the south Do they not that fued in
legislation depends very much upon experience. Until
the mechanics 90 Into the court and defend
himself against the sku lawyer with success it viii be
in vain for the inexperienced member of congress to
tie against the eX erienced. You will understand
not arguing my own case, you il is my
ious desire to be allowed to remain home. trust the
pe0pe OF your dstrct VIII again turn you without di
vision know their own good demands it. have neith
Ell strenth voice, If had would exhaust both in
your battle, if you should have any, which l hope you
may not. Truly yours,
In another letter received from friend at Mr. lick
mans place O. residence, he sends the following
and that wish him all success " These the invita-
tons have sent-the answers have received. l know
not why 1t Is that the gentlemen whom have invited
dscyss these topics in my presence do here
"he IN my absence they are brave enough to assert
the nominations made Chicago the district attorney
appeared here to assa positions, and would like It
very much fhe here now, charges he
has brought against How is it they do dare to
come when am AZ home but are so brave to assa me
when am away? applause and some hisses.) All!
they do not come out We have read before of kind
mat qlu mol come out except by prayer and fasting
QLauehterl But tell you, ellow-citizens prayer AMI
fasting they shall have if nothing else will bring them
| out Ihey mHst-they SHALL discuss these questions
before the citizens of Worcester county MIR Adrch
! partially reported in the Spy as follows:
Mr. Adrch spoke of the platform in the highest terms
ofapproval and he thanked Mr. Gddngs tor insisting OF
having it use the words of the Declaration of Indepen
dence to declare the great fundamental principle Of
| equality of man. He said ~ know that gentleman
| strike out the Words"
| Now "the gentleman from Oregon, or somewhere
else is here, daughter and applause and is ready tC
reply to the gentleman from nowhere if he is here Lei
us examine the charge he has made against me with ref
erence to my action in the Chicago conventions and set
| what Il amounts to. The committee resolutions re
ported seres these resolutions said that the re
publican party affirmed the principles Of the Declaration
oflndependence That contained all that Mr. Giddng
did not understand that it was necessary to repeat thu
Declaration of independence word for word. We ddn'
repeat the constitution, We did see why it no
enough for good Christian to say that he believes TIN
bloe' Witnou requiring nm TO repeat it, Nevertheless
was willing, when Mr.. Giddings wished to have thOst
no opposition to them Now they are Inserted wish Il
know if the district attorney believes them, / wish t
know, when he processes great attachment to the
Landmarks, whether he will by this the oldest land
The grandest sentiment of the Declaration of hide
pendenee this THAT all governments derive thel
Just powers from the consent OF the governed As
Adams said, Sc" so for the declaration" do not ask AM
modhcaton OF it; do not want any amendment of ii
And, gentlemen, who does? Every man who wants
nonresident power to interfere with any local govern
| ment whatever. What amendment do they propose
Ihey would like to tack on tail TO the Declaration
Independence making it read that all governments dc
rive their just powers from the the governed
always excepting and excluding territorial government:
which derive their just powers from congress and tn
consent Of the president tell you that the whole doc
trlne of absolute and complete nonntervention cor
tanned in that principle of the Declaration of Independ
ence, and defy any man to prove to the contrary
eomprehends il all; and thank heaven il is in the pla
form Oh me republican party or what is better there
nothing III that platform to contradict it, If these ger
tlemen are 50 willing to abide by the ancient landmarks
what more NOBLE what ancient landmark there bette
ana superior to TINS that all governments derive the
But after that the district attorney appears in ne,
light He travels. He goes to Washington and lette
soon appears IN the Spy, sent by "NiaOr "a wayarn