The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-08-05

Senator Douglas, by invitation Of bis friends attended
Thu sday mammoth clam bake ut Rocky Point,
which occas ten fifteen thousand persons In
attendance. The Prov .dence Journal says
The demonstration clearly sho Sed that much
the people of Rhode Island may differ In sentiment from
the distinguished Senator from Illinois, members Of all
honor Of who has displayed such indomitase pluck
in the battles through which he has passed.
Mr. Douglas arrived ON the ground at hafpast twelve
O'Clock, In a carriage drawn by four fine horses.
From the moment when he stepped from the carriage
he could not stir abroad without attracting To his
him and followed him dutiraiy about. shortly after
his arrival the first clam bake attacked, In the
large dining saloon at the left OF the hotel, by those
who too hungry TO wait till three O'Clock, when
Judge TO dine Hundreds seated themselves at the
tables but the treasurcs hid Pin the sand
forthcoming for half hour the would be diners became
exceedingly clamorous accomp ing vigorous
too Of knives and forks with deafcnng shouts OF Cans
small boy express established between the dining
room and the mammoth without, and il
commenced running. dishes Of clans flowed In brsky.
Their appearance was hailed with Of delight
a0d as they were dumped down. required stretch Of
the imagination to hear the tables groanIng.
Towards the close of the banquet Mr. Douglas paid the
building a short visit AS the door ahmed with
people he was gently passed through window. Soon
after he proceeded to the grove the right OF the hoe
had been rolled into the shade of oak 10 receive
Mr. Douglas and the attendant dgnares The audience
branches Of the which shaded the speaker enabled
several enierp spectators TO get birds eye
him. He was introduced by Welcome b. sayles Esq, IN
appropriate speech.
Mr. DOUGLAS said that Of his on the ma
terna side had been associate Of Roger Williams
Claimed that Roger Williams really the hrst sqGatter
sovereign After aludng TO the clam bake the peculiar
institution Of Rhode Island slavery Of the SOUTH
he proceeded the discussion pet doctrine la the
course of which he compared the pa rites which DIFF
erod frcm his to the blades of pair shears
They turn pivot and In opposite directions
The speaker interspersed his argument with hap
py episodes He said that he had been told that several
thousands of people were waiting in Providence for a
means OF conveyance but they had better put their
IN Providence for they can't lind IT,
On the approach OF band with an accession OF mum
bets he said--&ore rocrutsS They must be from New
Hampshire. thought all Connecticut and Massachusetts
were here before. When he remarked that Buchanan
and Breckenridge would not have been elected had
been for their adhesion doctrine of popular so
yeIeignty, some laughter excited by the comment
"Nor no other man, by sauguiue democrat la tns
crowd Mr. Douglas said that he lad been SANITY re-
minded that he very imprnGeut 10 make speeches
without writing them out, because he would make him
sen euemes; but added, that Il he care nothing for tue
principle for which he conteuGod, perhaps be wOali
willing TO play mummy anu Pot paddock on his mouth.
lie closed by saying, 81 came here TO day TO a clan
bake, but haven't much Of IL I've doubt 80 n
clans are good but haven't had chance TO try cm
yet Among my youthful iudscrcti0ns suffered myself
10 be elected Judge, and one q the principles which
used to act was, every demand the best eyi.
tie nature Of the case admits Now there IL aay
peculiar virtue ia your clans over IN Of any o.her
state, all have 10 say bring them thank you
Tor -FOUR courtesy and kindness" Mr Douglas retired
three O'Clock the Judge sat down TO dinner with the
committee the Mechanic Rnesf aud many others After
having IN ~ discussed the clans, he appeared at win
dow Of the dining room where opportunity was given
TO all 70 shake hands with him, and long line form
WHO prlNiicge. lie SAID on
the day before he shook hands with over ten thousand
people He took special pleasure in shaking little boys
by the hand ard won many golden opinions by his good
naiured cordially.
goeen opinions were electoial votes he would stand
fair chance 10 carry Rhode Island in the election Bat
they are not After this ceremony, he escorted by
the Mechanic Rifles 10 the grove where he took position
Oh aJuitng rock, in ll view Of the the
British soldiers, with segar mouth and sabre in
hand, took sebastopol, the Little Giant armed With
segar and stout walking stick took captive hearts Of
hi, audience Being introduced by three cheers from the
crowd, he said
Ladies aud gentlemen, would gladly speak again but
you see from the tones OF my that am unable TO-
This has been happy glorious day shall never for
get IT, There is charm about this beautiful day. ab out
thm sea air, and especially about that peculiar institution
Of yours clam bake think you have the advan. |
tagc IN that respect of Souherncrs For my own part
have much ondness for your clans than have for
tleir nisgers. but every man to his taste.