Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1860-11-23


whin,, some fear, craven fear, on the part
q some man, be Is changed, ard another
nan antried. is sent to take bis place,
That. in the past. has been a great ca
hmi,y 10 ihe people q the North. And
pow. since ] am free 10 speak without
giving the impression that | am speak.
ing ior myself, shall, on all proper oc-
easions, speak 70 this point with all the
power may. For have seen, in my
own lJitle history, Is not long one
that We have lost more from the mex.
peFicnce OF our men at Washington
than we have even from the numbers Of
our opponents.
Rus, follow-citisens I am OBTAINING
you longer than intended, Geo on
but falling as | did into line Of prseti-
cal remark, was drawn to speak beyond
what was my intention when | arose.
And now permit me to say that for my
self, I descend mo the ranks Of that
noble people for whom have given the
best efforts Of my humble lie. As do
so, return my heartfelt gratitude to the
noble old Fifth District. for havin. COW
cred me with eloFy-foy having given
me, in my youth. an opportunity to ex-
press to the ears Of the people the sen
timents sincerely hold-for giving me
an opportunity, when Massachusetts was
smitten on her white bosom, TO return the
blow as best | could Tremendous ap-
plause) Wherever / may 60, whatever
fortune may attend ne, my memory will
20 fondly back to the people of the old
Fihh District.
And what shall say, how can / re-
turn my thanks 70 the members Of that
party which has stood by me with such
ehivalric devotion--to the laboring men
Of the District, what can say, what can
/ say ? Language fails me. ! cannot,
/ cannot, in set phrase express my deep,
my profound gratitude to them. This
do promise, young men Of the Fifth Dis
trict, that, wherever may go. shall
strive in the future TO 10 more than
have been able to do in the past, to win
your admiration and viudicate the love
with which you have followed me so long.
Il (Heariy eheers)
1 Now, lifting my face from the noble
J Fifth District, turning to the hearts in
other regions-in New England, in tbs
Middle States, in the glorious West
hearts which have been responsive to my
owu--let me say TO them, speaking from
the center Of the fiery band Of young men
in this district, that that spirit which has
for 50 long time led forlorn hopes in
the old Fitth, still survives (cheers) that
that spirit which has confronted the mon
ey power in the streets Of Boston, and
the slave power ia the streets Of Wash
ington, il still unawed and unsubdued
{ enthusiastic cheer,) that it ia ns scorn-
} fol as ever of tyranny that It is 70 de-
/ voted than ever TO liberty. Fresh ap-
plause
And now, ilsanking you for the man
a ner ia which you have listened to me
tonight "a general cry Of 90 on ')--I
= shall have ether occasions when shall
pour out ms voice into your willing ears;
+ for now am free 70 strike when ] viii
e aud where | will. have not the fear
d that whenever ! shall turn over shall
"A tread upon tie eouty toe Of some hunk
p er ia the Fiilh District, (Peals Of laugh
e ter closing with three eheers.) Permit
e me onea again to take my leave Of you,
] with au old quotation which, perhaps
Il best speaks my feelings at this time.
~ Tbs spirit. Independence iei ars share.
f, iafl q fhs lian heart aui eagle eYei
Tisss s,II follow. sith ny bssora bare.
- Rar heed tie storm fhat bowls along the 4 = Z
u Mr. BBrlinsame resumed his seat amid
II prolonged applause and cheers for Bur.
Iingame.