Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-08-09

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strive curtaf the already enormous COST Oh 's
ment. H. .a,on hv Mr. Rreek.
nridee in his veto message from which the following e1
tract is made: ra.r;tv whilst pomi
naly making provision for the transportation Oh INC a
of the United States. -, ;+,da
and to give the arrangement the character OF p;
which this bill proposes, would be to deprive comerca
enterprise of the benefits Of free nrinines
public policy, and of doubtful compauoihtJ VIII 0 ~
sIitution." A., .,; tho
vote on the receipt of the Veto the bill failed 10
become law. . ,.:. n;rr
to the universal acquescence of the Democratic party Ia
the tariff OF 1916, to participate In any f @
sion upon that Subject accounts for the absence rom MS
record of any thing with reference thereto except Iii SIN
gle and important lnstan e. ,r,,.. :,
In 1854 immense lobby congregated at "as9ngtoa IN
the nav of the vast desiring the repeal OF the du
on railroad iron with the selfish purpose OF enrlchmg he
selves the immense amount OF the depleuoh III e
revenues the country which would follow their
Mr. Breckenridge being opposed to specai ieSlsIaIo ~
all it's FORMS but particularly where II proposed 10
disturb we'll composed Of acquiring revenue as the
mere demand of rich capitalists. and always opposing
resistance to the march of the lobbyist against the integrity
oegisaon took an active part defeating the bill that
purpose succeeded by his unrng energy and great
Influence in the House IL killingit. , (,,
tribute the character and services OF henry tla'
upon introducing resolutions of respect to his memory Inc
touching and eloquent ever delivered the Halls of Con-
gress. When the tall manly and dgnhed form OF tne
young orator arose to otter the resolutions every eye
and the crowded auditory IN the galleries. anu as ne poi
trayed sin thoughts that breathe and words that burn
the virtues and the usrOus orator and states
OF Kentucky, and mOurned the natlons loss vi tus
great man. many eye was bahed III tears ana many
bosom heaved with emotion in response to MS growing
euIogy upon the departed statesman orator. ana paOt
The hand of no master ever painted more talthu e
like portrait than to he found in the vivid delneaon OF
othe unrvaled orator and statesman Henry
Clay, when MIR. Breckenridge said
IS AS aleader in a deberatVe body, Mr. Clay had no
equal in America. In him. intellect, person. eoquenee ana
courage united to form character tit 10 command ne
fired will bis enthusiasm and controlled ny ms amazing
will, individuals and lLdsses NO reverse co III Vi m
spirit defeat reduce him to despair Equally erect ana
dauness prosperity and advefsty-When successful, ne
moved to the OF his purposes wth mere
luton when defeated he rallied his broken BANDS around
him. and from his eagle eye shot along thelr ranhs e
tgon his courage Destined for leader he every
asserted his destiny In his long ara e entu lie ne
contact with of all ranks and professions but
he never that he the presence of man superior
himself In the assemblies of the people, at the bar, IN
the senate ywhere within the circle of his personal
presence, he assumed and maintained pos'on OF pre-
eninence.
But the supremacy of Mr.. Clay party leader was
not his only his highest title to That title to
b. purely patriotic spirit which, great oc-
casions always sgnalized his conduct We have had 10
statesman who, periods of real and immi ent public
peril Is exhibited a genuine and enlarged patriotism
than Henry Clay question presented itself ac-
tually threatening the existence the Union Mr. Clay
ing passions of the hour always eXerted his
powers solve it. peacefully and honorably Although
m gre liable than most men, from bis mpetuous ardent
was his faculty TO be able to subdue them In great
crisis and hold towards all sections of the Confederacy
the language of concord and brotherhood.
Sir it will be proud pleasure to every true American
heart remember the great occasions when MIR Clay has
display ed sublime patriOtsm-when the il-temper en-
geudered by times and the miserable eaoues of the
day seemed have been driven from his bosom by the
heart given TO his country effort of his intellect
dedicated to her Who does remember three
periods when the American system of government
posed trials and who does know, that
when history shall relate the struggles which preceded aud
the dangers which averted by the Missouri com
PROMISE the Tariff compromise of 1852 and the Adjustment
Of 1870 the will record the genus the eoquence,
aud the patriotism of Henry Clay
The life of Mr. Clay, sir is striking example of the
abiding fame which surely awaits the direct and candid
statesman The entire absence OF equvocaton or disguise
for, while the people will forgive the OF bold and
ceives them. Hence, Mr. Clay, though often defeated in
his of policy always secured the respect of his
opponents, without losing the confidence of his friends.
He never paltered in double sense The country was
in doubt to his opinions his purposes In all the
contests of his time his position public questions
clear as the sun in cloudless sky.
sir standing by the grave of this great man, and
sderirg these things, how contemplate does appear the
mere egerdeman of politics What reproach his life
that false policy which would trife with great and up
right people If were to write his epaph would in
scribe as the highest euogy the stone which shall mark
bis resting place Here lies who was in the public
service for fifty years. and never attempted to deceive his
1t may be remembered that the relations between MIR.
Clay and Nh Breckenridge of the most cordial and
friendly char We have already mentioned the support
given him by that statesman upon his election the
Kentucky Legislature; and may add that Mr.. Breckn-
ridge much with him in the lter years and closing
of his fe and always cherished admiration
for his talents, and yeneraton for his virtues.
During the second term for which Mr. Breckenridge
elected Congress- he by President Fierce.
and confirmed by the Senate, Minister Spain; but he
declined the honor preerrng comply with his
alive pledge tie people who had elected him.
After four years of continuous Congress- where
power brilliant orator he ret ed again from public
life, and resumed the practice of the law.
In the language OF speech made by him. in 1856 he said:
During the past four years. in which he wholly
voted public life, his private affairs health Of his
family had suffered to have left him without choice,
he hu
cognize to retire from position in which he must neglect
cherish"
To show how he esteemed, by his potica! op-
po:ents we give the following extract from the Louisville
Journal edited by the talented Prentice
We believe him to be conscientious aud honorable
we'll able We have been half afraid during
Wing friends in his district and elsewhere might deem it
untrue to the interest of our party. Mr.. Breckn-
politician he has earned and home, Washing
ton as high reputation for talents belongs any man
Beckinridge in letter to his constituents declines re-
election to Congress He will be much missed that body
bis great urbaniy his perfect Harness. and his powerful
talents, made him of the very foremost of
spirits He has national reputation, and nobly has he
won it.
Mr.. Breckenridge chosen of the delegates from
Kentucky to the Cincinnati Convention The circumstances
under which he nominated by that Convention Vice
PRESIDENT OF the United States give from John Savage
b COX, styled" Our Living Representative Men," After
the nomination of Buchanan for the Presidency several
names were offered for the second ofce-among Others
that OF John o. brecknridge proposed by the Louisiana
the hsterIng manifestation of good will, Mr. Breckenridge
begged that his name would be withdrawn On the first
ballot, however, the Vermont delegation through Mr..
Smaley believing that Democrat has right to refuse
his services when his country calls votes for
Brecknridge Many other States followed of the total
he received fftyone yotessecond the list, only
eight under the first General Qutman On the ballot
Maine, New Hamsphe, and Vermont led off for Brec kin.
ridge Massachusetts followed with eleven thirteen
votes Rhode Island followed with her FOUR then the New
York softs gave him e;ghteen Delaware, Maryland and
Virginia voting in the way. 1t became quite obvious
that he the choice of the body and though several
l by changed their several delegates
making neat and appropriate speeches announcing the
change The OF other candidates were withdrawn
and the whole poll went for John c. Breckenridge at
which the Convention and with waving handker-