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

November next the suppor. Of the constitution and
EnsoS sxrra Va then introduced, amid the cheering
OF the crowd The expressions Of Eng he said which
were endured BY the feeble colonies America yea ~
the formation Of the uton aud the Union OF tne
thirteen States which the germ a this mighty ma
tion. (Cheers) There party lately calling them
selves Wide Awakes-the republican party-tne tendency
Of whose principles break the established nst
tutions Of this country and the question Tor those pre-
sen, tongSo necTS e,an formed al the
States except had negro slavery existing IN them ana
with that institution recognized our fathers formed the
Union-a compromise Unona Unieu that should protect
and perpetuate the rights and institutions OF all "a
voioe-"Good for smith" IAughter) II was cor'rac.
between those various communities under which ia
theirs, under which the statesmen OF those times said
they could live In peace Aud persons who were opposed
70 the principles Of slavery in those days we're neyeIhe
less willing adopt the proposition for Union which
cognzed that institution they could live In peace
That the sentiment Of l77i That was the sentiment
OF the Declaration OF Independence, which Ia unusty
cited by the republicans TO show that II the spirit OF
that time that the negro equal with the white man
But all intelligent men win readily perceive .na' .ne
intended 70 apply TO the negro IL unjust fof the
republican party 70 put such an erroneous construction
upon H. AL instruments should be Interpreted according
their cotemporaneous history and all know that there
agitation about the negro at the time OF me orma
ton Of the constitution TIE declaration that oil men
people Of the colonies endured from the British Crowa
had reference TO the people Of England and the people
Of the colonies II never for moment was intended
70 apply 10 the negro CHEERS, and cries OF Good
Passing from this topic, the speaker alluded to the
out, would array one portion Of the Union against
the other, and the fanatical leaders OF that party
would stop il portion subdued. These prin
cipes direct hostility TO The princi pies OF peace
under which the Institution and the Union were found
ed. (Cheers) Mr. Smith dwet upon the UBIQUITOUS at
Temps Of the black republican party, and their hxed
deter mnaton TO agtse the question Of negro suffrage,
thus placing the negro upon perfect equality with the
white should this be the cases he asked (Voices
"Neverl" ono, neverr) The idea Of the Union man
1.-THE constitution and the enforcement OF tie laws
Therefore, In conclus on, he earnestly appealed TO all
Union loving citizens, all Douglas, and Bell aud Breckin
ridge men, to stand upon ground, aud 10 act
In perfect union that at the ensuing election they
might defeat their enemy-the republican nomi-
nee, Old Abe Lincoln. loud cheers
E6sEaT L. vKIIE WAS the next speaker BE was greeted
at the outset with great enthusiasm. He spoke in the
beginning Of the aacy OF the policy which the repGbl
party pursued in always agang the questcu Of the
eternal Niger For himself he had nothing say about
that matter further than that II beneAeh common
sense decency and men OF intellect TO discuss
the miserable question Of what shall be done with few
nigeers (Cries OF That's So and cheers But II was
for al Intelligent rather 10 say what shall be done
with common country II was now In peril in conse-
quence OF the spread Of republican principles u was
through the democrat party under the lead OF Jefferson
and Jackson that all the blessings wch people now
enjoyed had been vouchsaed to the country CHEERS
The republican party had brought any bened 10
| the nation This black republican party no
more less than abortve attempt at Federalism
After remarks from Hon John Cochrane, Henry Arculs
George Campbell and Others the meeting adjourned amid
much enthusiasm.