Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1860-10-02

nominees were men of Off a character the pride Of the
land of private worth whose sole purpose was 10
and the Union and enforce the great platform
there adopted and which stands up in the primitive sim
pcty of the American character announcing the great
principles of government a5ou. which all agree-the
Constitution, the Union and the execution OF the laws.
They say this Is platform. IL executed will any man
have right complain that his rights have been denied
him or injustice doneS II the power embraced in the
Constitution and the laws Is enforced, will any man dare
to complain Platforms are manlraps. The President
who goes his seat with platform goes with yoke
about his neck. The Constitution is our PLATFORM and
he who undertakes to do Is content to do less
not true man. Applause. The Democratic party, az
ter trying the plan for years has with all It's caprap
broken up and Is divided It's platforms not found
ed in reason truth-tbey served the personal ambition
of leaders of the party and there was no truth in them
The Union party arose to stay the war of factions
for peace and not for IL denounces no party or
cque-nor does i. accuse, though there is grounds
enough for that II unfurs the standard Of the Union
and has other than National character
Il is the party which promises to protect the Unon-
Il Is the party under which the laws be executed
This party has pledged itself to that and in joining that
party you pledge yourselves TO that To our Democratic
friends say let US be friends This party has made no
upon you. IL comes 10 you to beg you TO lay aside
all anmosities Of party for the sake Of the country
Come TO the aid of our common corntry-to the main
tenance Of the Constitution which makes all free
Do you deny that you for the Upion the Colsttu-
tion and the Enforcement OF the Llwsl Come, let us
90 locked in hands as one faniy-as one party-recog
nizng no other The declared platform Of the party
which invite You the basis Of peace and the stand
ard of patriotism. Where our country is so much
cerned let all men of pIrty think pouder and reflect
II il that serious reflection that want.
Look at the prospect. Can the election Of Lincoln
furnish pretext for the dissolution of the Unions No.
Either election will be sectional. Distraction disrup
ton must follow the success Of either party It is for
this party then that the Union Constitutional party
save the country by the election OF its nominees or at
least TO show that the body and heart Of the
tive people Of the country opposed to Dsunion, and
devoted to the Constitution.
What are Disuuionsts! Those men who disguised
call themselves Union and are in favor Of the Union
certain contingencies-men who say 'the Union is a
very good thing per sea little Latin is put in)-I
am not per for dissolution Of the Union; but sup
posing the Government passes laws that do not like,
am 10 submt-am | to be disgraced? No! let the
Union perish first The Union ia good thing, but lib
erty better thing" This is the language Of these
men, Washington lnculcates attachment the Union
constant and immovable. What Henry Cays idea
of Union man! He said, "For myself, say now, no
matter what elements compose that party, will belong
TO the party that is for the Union for the Constitution,
and for the execution Of the laws. Applause. No
matter who else joins that party, am Of it." The Die
union spirit only be quoted by the election OF a
Union conservative man OF that character-one constant
and imovabe in his love for the Union. The Dsunion
spirit aud the effects of the OF sectional party
can only be guarded against by the election OF the only
Union ticket on the ed-that of John Bell aud Edward
Everett the leaders of the party whose platform is the
Union the Constitution, and the enforcement. Of the
Laws. II is the only party which represents the whole
country We have Union men at the North and Union
man here-men who will brace themselves for the efot
and save the country. II the election four months
later, doubt not we would carry the election by the
popular vote. All conservative men seek to know
their duty, and kno wing, will do it. feel no hos
tility 10 any man or party but claim relationship
with all. ] claim all this vast country as mine-niue
from sea TO and from the lakes to the Outfits mine
by this Constitution of This il il that makes your
Tennessee my Tennessee and nv country your country
would not part with Of you, for all peO
pie By this Constitution. Aud call on you TO do your
duiy-it is plain before you Think sobery of your
duty and do by voting for Bell and the Union.
II would all try half as hard to aid do &c iUure
half as much to love we strive bate ielow-ct
zens, should be- happy nation indeed. But preu-
does exist Let them exist no longer but stand by the
country and claim those that love aud serve her. no
ter Of what section your friends and brethren. While
standing up boldly for your rights cultivate patriotic
spirit. This is the mission OF party-the cultivation
OF high spirit OF love aud patriotism. Tbs party ship
has been launched the political with Bell for
your pilot and Everett to aid him. They OF too
high and exalted characters for to ltter and am
OF too high character to descend to IT, They men
that have been trusted wh'impOrtant duties, and they
character is without stain. Bell has been charged with
being an aboonis.. The charge is made by men who
do not believe IT, and do not answer them. am not
going TO crafty man with argument on charge he
does believe HIMSELF and those who charge this
those Union men pee se-Unon men in certain con-
tingencies.
Mr.. G. then referred to the formation and construc-
ton of the Constitution and drew bright picture of the
liberty and prosperity enjoyed by the country governed
by it, and then referred follows to the result of dis
solution of the Union.
The poor man would be taken from his cottage and
forced into the army, with soldier bieted on him.
would be forced TO suffer insult himself and perhaps
dishonor to his home. The respec. OF the world would
be lost nag disgraccd and the glorious title OF
American citizen would be no protection abroad Ga
the contrary the ships of the respected aud feared
republic would skuk in out OF the way bays aud rivers
aud harbors aud fear 10 flag upon the open
She would be seeking safety in secluded byways Fa-
sify this you who Of people who have been, aud
who great The child is now dwelling in some OF
your homes who will live to see hundred millions Of
freemen in this great Valley OF the Mississippi know
may not hope, but would to heaven might behold
that number Of ireemen obeyng the mandates OF this
great Republic and easng the blessings of liberty.
The time il so that with little strAinng of the eye
think behold the ulness Of the land all free, and
all living IN harmony and love What spectacle Fit
for the witnessing Of heaven and earth Shall we pre-
than the Conrs? Yes let US do duty aud preserve
for the future and for all time the rich Inheritance Of
undivided and free country.
When Mr. Crittenden concluded, loud calls were made
for Maynard" and Governor N. s. Brown introduced
"fom the Switzerland of Tennessee" the Hon. Horace
Maynard who spoke eoquenty for two hours, and then
the crowd adjourned for dinner. After the dinner Mr..
Jones' Of New Orleans addressed the people at the pa
wilton in eloquent and spirited He did not
come from New Orleans here to mako speech, be said
but to listen to the words which fell from the lips Of that
oracle Of wisdom John ]. Crttenden and to his
patriotism at the home of Jackson aud Bell He said he
brought cheering from the mouth of the Father Of
Waters. Down there the people had adopted the Union
standard, and would bear it through to victory. All
louisiana he sIid ablAzs with enthuIiasm. He al.
luded to the prize banner of the Third Ward Club and
he claimed in advance for New Orleans He said Lou
isilna would 90 for Bell by 5000 votes Speeches
also made by Ed. l. Goladay, Esq, of Wilson; S s. Stan
ton Esq, De- Gleaves of Wilson, and others. In an
other part of the plr where large crowd Of the milf
tary had collected speaking held at the time and brief
and eloquent addresses made by A Looney, Esq
W. L. Arnell aud w. J. Reed.
49, MONROE WA RID EXECU-
~ TIVE COuMIrTEE-A regular meeting 81 the Bell
En- Committee u Monroe Ward will be held this Tues
day nisht, at SAUNDERS HALL.
Aher IN. above meeting company Of Minor Guard Will be
formed. Ali wishing jon are cordially nSted to 3tteni
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