The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-16
CASSlUS M. CLAWS STUMP SPEECH.
THE COOPER INSTITUTE CROWDED
His Re-endOrsement0 Of the Helper
Hand Book.
Nomination of mar. Clay for the
Presidency,

having been announced 10 tho public journals that
Caseus H. Clay, OF Kentucky, would speak before the
Young Mems Republican Union, the large hall OF the
Cooper Institute we'll allied last evening, notwith-
standing the storm that prevailed Indeed
tho enthusiastic admirers Of thu orator 70
hear him that black republican bear TO say on
terpg the hall that he Twas bound 70 be ON hand 1t
raped birthstone" Two flags that for (not for
sandy years had braved the battle and the breeze during
the Fremont campaign suspended from the walls in
the Of the speaker while surrounding hun were .
number Ct we'll known members Of tho republican party,
among whom observed ex-senator Truman Smith, Of
Connecticut Casting eyes the audience promi
nent democrats could be seen and among them John Van
Buren, who ensconced himself behind one Of the
pillars.
The good ature of the audience was evnced in their
disposition to the mo before the appearance
Of the orator of the evening by making merrment
the most tjng occurrence. desk having been placed
'front.' individual who DESTROYS of receiving the
full ~orth Of his money wenty five cents having been
charged for sdmsson) suggested its removal language
notable for its force than for its ornaeness for
wanted "to see the whole Of that Kentucky man." The
desk was promptly removed by one of the young men
much TO the qualification Of the audience AS the hour
eight approaching, 'St down in 'front.'" Hats Off"
ard other equally expressive commands heard
all Sides but some Of the obstinate auditors refused
comply with the behest and were assaed with harm.
less missiles. Precisely at eight O'Clock Mr. Clay made
his appearance and was greeted with tumultuous and
proiracted cheering which lasted several minutes.
CHARLES ROGERS, President Of the Young Mems Re-
publican Unon in introducing the lecturer of the evening
said
Ladies and gentlemen is my pleasant duty to introduce
10 you this evening OF the nobest champions of
dom in this country-(applsuse)-a man whose name
alone is sufficient Introduction to any audience where free
dom loved Ladies and gentlemen introduce to you
the Hon Cassus II. Clay.
Mr.. CLAY, rising to address the audience, was re
ceved with renewed manifestations OF applause But he
had been speaking long before the enthusiasm which
exhibited on his entry expended, for those who
expected to hear well rounded periods the thread
bare subject Of slavery sadly disappointed The
claims Of the ubiquitous Niger presented in the
most common place language and with pretenson
oroorcal effect indeed the long pauses which the speaker
made during the progress Of his address very dis
Iessing.
MR.. CLAY's SPEECH.
Mr.. PRESIDENT, GENTLEMEN THE REPUBLICAN UNION,
AND CITIZENS OF NEW YoRK:-Some time since had the
honor Of being invited by your society to address you
but the very impaired state OF my voice led TO be-
to appear in New York was therefore thrown upon
the necessity sudden, Of falling rather into the old
channel Of thought to which have been habtuated
terly and which, by the way, cannot be TO this
audience than to present anything novel at this time
you my sincere thanks for the honor you confer
upon night, and the thanks Of party and the
country for your activity and fidelity to the great pria
ciples Of republicansm which virtually vndicated
in 1885, only In this great State but by the people Of
the Union. come up to this metropolis of tho republic
in spirit Of personal citation. Here the seat Of
Hero centre all the interests Of agriculture and
manufactures and here Is the that Intellectual
light which, through the pross daily flashes over the
continent from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Allah Il
Allah to the freedom of speech and the press For
more than twenty years, relying upon these divine
agencies, more powerful than or the sword,
have stood by the liberties Of the people and tho
Union Of these States Thank God I haved lived 10
the downfall Of their enemies and the triumph Of
their friends. (Applauae) James Buchanan placed
in power by now confessed fraud upon the ballot box
and by admitted minority Of the popular VOTE In
vain did he trample under foot the avowed "popular
sovereignty" Of the Cincinnati PLATFORM the republicans
Of Kansas proved powerful for patronage
the public purse and the federal sword Kansas Ia not
ga slave but free State. The elections since show
regular advance Of repuolcansm in all the States and
the election of republican Speaker in the popular
branch Of the national council proclams the downfall of
the slave powerwhich has long desecrated the
Of democrats-to rise more forever Applause When
had the honor last to address you in 1885, venured
to say that as Sour party had Lot been advanced
by success, il would not be set back by defeat
What speculation in 1856 is history in 1850
Many supposed that the President, from his ante
cedents and advancing age, would break away from
the trammes Of party, and be just and conserva
tive. l was not one OF them. / remembered the o.
tend manifesto, the pledges which he made to Senator
Brown, of Mississippi and others, and knew well that
Cincinnati platform Of interference with slavery in
the Territories would give way under Southern pressure
knew another thing, for entered actively into the
vass that whatever had been the doubtful position OF the
democratic party upon this great principle Of American
hbery-whe they represent themselves one side OF
the line devoted 10 Southern on the other
side as devoted to freedom knew full well that what
doubt there might be about their true position during
the canvass, when Mr. Buchanan took his WASH
ngton his policy must be developed and he must declare
"prder which King, BezonianS'-liberty or slavery.
(Appause) The slave olgarchy began by asking men,
aty in the national constitution and government then
the review where left oil in 1866
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM 1852.
Tht Congress has no power under the constitution to
Several States and that such States the sole and pro
per JUDGES Of everything apperanng 10 their AFFAIRS
prohibited by the constitution that all efforts Of the
abolonsts, Others made TO induce Congress inter-
feTe with questions of slavery 70 take ncpent stepe
in relation thereto calculated 70 lead to the most
alar ming and dangerous consequences"
What cay you TO that, democrats9 Although you de-
cared IN black and white that was dangerous 10 inter-
iere with the subject OF slavery, what have you doneS
Did You not say that II dangerous to interfere?
Answer me that, and let me 60 You silent You
are condemned out Oh your own mouths proceed
"And that all such efforts have inevitable tendency
TO diminish the happiness OF the people endanger the
stability and permanency Of the Union"
You condemn yourselves again
And ought not to be oountenanced by apy friend OF
our political institutions"
"Aud, therefore, the democratic party Of the Union,
standing upon their national platform, will abide by and
adhere TO faithful execution Of the acts known az the
compromise measures settled by the last Congreesthe
act for retaining Of fagves from service or labor n
act being designed carry out the express
provision OF the constitution cannot be repealed or 20
changed as to destroy or impair its efficiency
Resolved, That the democratic party will resist all At
tepts at renewing in Congress Of it, the agitation
Of the slavery question: under whatever shape or color the
attempt may be made" .
These the declarations and avowas Of the demo
cratic party in 1852 Now what do they do in 1887
Why they 60 under the cadership Of stephen A. Douglas
when be had made report saying that the Of 1s20
IT,