The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-09-18

against the sectionasm Of the North and the disunoa
We not belle ve that disun is the remedy Tor the
sectional evils Of which complain. II should be
visited by the calamity Of Mr. Lncolns election-snd
think would be the saddest which beel this
tionit would be constitutional election and sdhering
~ we do to the constitution, do not think that It
sppsuse The ssmeus which bind "a oSener are ,oa
strong 70 be broken by any such cause as that That II
would impair and weaken the moral ties which unite in
one oommcu brotherhood, mast be obvious 70 saL
That would produce deep and pervading
and Jealousy, and increase the alienation and give fresh
sno vigorous growth % more hostile feelings mus. be
apparent 70 every who Will pause 70 reflect the
subject. The South knows that the North has the
merca strength; that chooses 10 embody az mere
sectional party, II can always triumph. The extreme
South Processes 70 believe that II will be SO embodied,
and there will no safety for Southern rights
the sections and many SO far a. proclaim dsaniou
a. the only remedy. Kentucky battling with all her
giant strength against this dangerous heresy cloud ap
pause She believes that there Is deep conservative
feeling In the North, which In the hour OF trial will be
safest and surest remedy. Renewed applause She
relies upon and appeals 70 you lovers Of common
country-as patriots devoted 70 the Uaion--to rally
against sectional organization which IL daily weakening
the ties which unite US (Cheers and appiause) THIS
PROCESSES In words to be for the Union but
r. from It's very nature its tendency Is TO weaken these
ties, in the language Of the Father Of his Country,
is "hostie to the liberty and independence OF Ameri
ca" l confess that cannot help looking upon II as
kind OF proclamation when hear appeals made Tn behalf
Of the Union by those whose whole course fas hurry
SHOULD form merely Southern sectional organization.
such this sectional Northern party dividing the couo-
try by geographical line the hrst great efficient step
for dsunion will been taken appeal 70 all the
Of the Union matter what their past parties ties
may have been 70 unite os the 1
Unon irene we'd applause) and because an for II
that have pointed out some OF th dangers by which we
are surrounded If have feeling dearer 70 me than
all others It is that this Union may be perpetual The
whole people OF Kentucky cherish towards abiding
love- unfaerDg devotion, and they appeal 10 their
Northern brethren rally under standard for
its protection and defence, Great applause) To
do this you must crush out sec.ionaiisn,
adhere 10 the constitution made by fathers
II seems TO me that voice is now arising from every
battle field Of liberty, invoking US 10 unite to preserve
unimpared the glorious heritage which has been
mitted 10 believe II the sun Of this Union should
ever set will go down IN blood and there viii be no
morning 10 the dark night OF anarchy and despotism
which will ensue, It Is In your power 70 avert this
calamity. Let the friends OF the Union unite, with
proud and intrepid determination 70 maintain and vnd
and defend 1t alike against the attacks Of open
mics and the nsidous assaults OF protesting friends
Cheering and applause Let them bear alof the ban.
ner inscribed with your motto, Union for the sake Of
the Union," and march In unbroken column to battle
and 10 victory. cloud and continued appause)
loud calls for Brady, Cochrane and "yan Buren,"
The Chairman introduced Mr. John Holmes. OF Boston,
ayE ns Su b sy nous
give precedence the stranger and receive Mr. Holmes
with hearty welcome, as he deserved Mr.. Holmes then
addressed the meeting a length, and was followed BY
AessIs John Cochrane and Wright, OF Missouri.
When Mr.. Wright had concluded, there were several
from among several gentlemen who prepared TO
speak yet undecided, Mr. HAlscy, with stento
ran effort announced that the ciubbists outside were
waiting for them to Join in the procession, and the
night far advanced and be favor Of accedng
to the outside pressure he moved That the meeting Id
ing quickly abandoned the building
TIKI LETTERS.
The following letters received from gentlemen
who, heartily concurrns in the movement unable
70 attend
IETxR FROM GEORGE Lun.
BosroS Sept II, 1850
Fn1ow Crruxs-I regret exceedingly that an illness,
which incapscitstes me for making journey, prevents
my acceptance Of your invitation 70 be present and to
citizen feel deeply than myself the unexamped
interest OF the questions 10 be settled by the coming cleo
for the true cause and The nece tss ncumSeu, uuou
Of patriotic sentiments and wishes unhesitangy 70
unite against party which seeks 70 seize the shadow Of
power, and TO lose with IL whatever could mako that
power useful 10 themselves 70 the country. II i'm
possible 70 mistake the practical results which would ol
low upon the triumph Of tho republican party The idea
Of disuuion Is one which presents itself only vaguely
inconsderste minds. They do not soc how Il can be
brought about and too often reject the thought without
and aspirations implicated In tho success OF that
party, seishy refused 70 give any Consideration 70
sequences likely 70 flow from their conduct Others
resent the suggestion the south " contemplate
secession simply because OF the election Of H5rthera
Or II. ms eT he ~. 81
South made objection 70 Adams Van Buren,, 10 har
rscu or Fillmore or Pierce and that accepts nov with
Satisfaction and enthusiasm the Of Northern
ddste for the Vice Presidency no Ia FAR from being the
moet unlikely person 10 the event OF the defeat OF the
Republicans 70 OIL the Presidential chsir shall not
dwell upon the possible progress details Of events
disastrous those which could scarcely fail to upon
the election Of merely, indnputaby, literally sectional
administration No question could b presented 70 the
people Of country clearer distinct terms
The o. tho copnict 10 shaped by any plat
n"mnse SSd Of S m pomnsus and .s sarc
Gates they do not mean thai the conduct Of the re
publican administration, which they are eudeavorng to
establsh shall be moufcd by thoae opinions they
acting dishonest part deludng their fos sers add
utterly unworthy Of any confidence Tao~c vho sup
form now never before urged 10 an al eection
The great doctrine upon which the REPUBLICAN party
stands at this moment before the oountrytha TO which
all others subordinate, and 10 which all others tend
lrrepressibe conflict between freedom and slave.
ry nrst announced BY Aoraha Lao among the repub
which puts that party in run concert with sbotoasm
For this r~prcssble ccnit can mean nothing else than
asssr %. sns = s sns
which slave States and free States cou have friendly
intercourse and civil lcaxse with each otherAnd
one, therefore, 70 be resisted and defeated aud
forever. BY thoee who love the rnion and hope 70
tain 10 II ID not necessary 20 Investigate the BY
which this las, calamity which could pefs this repubc
might be put into astive operation. They might be in
mediate or the state Of open embtierment between the
several factions night lead h violent Outbreaks at The
South and the North. ending IN the regular array u armed
torcee and In struggle fatal 10 the future welfare aud ~
oerttesof Tue country. III tney 90 not nov. the time
must soon me when Of one mind must nsnd toge
tner dscord, and with u anarchy take the place
Of peaceful liberty deem I, better 70 anticipate and
prevent, rather than wait the arrival Of eveuts daoe-
fu 70 tho age and the nation, and which yet
pesey within our control rhis 10 not The tune 70
culatc the nice points Of party association or obes
tonio rcc 10 past nsucs Of policy, keep up the
forms the nbers Of this party that business
70 save oar country from calsmitics, which ne
believe 10 be impending through the selfish smbl
ton or rcck anaicism OF men Who have sdmiSou
70 the public ear oey 70 abuse a. We who detesi their
doctrines and see their fatal iseqrenccs ~ and 10
all have the power by the simple snd peaceful expires
sfons 81 our wishes and 20 render those
mschcvons doctrines pJverlcss for general and perms
nent evil, both no~ and forever. And the time
% or ncvcrmore We trife with our good sense and
rational Judgment, when neglect 10 use the proper
means Believe me, there not sincere we'll wsher to
the country, who does not Tn his eye anxousy URN your
city ard state, and prsy Tor such nrm hague Of defence
and ofencc among union men, forgetting PARTY, shall
make the union OF the States and wth Ia their future
glory and prosperity, great Republic SECURE AID
perpetual, ~ they thea viii b. illustrtons I gentle
men, very respectfully, your fellow cityen,