The independent press. (Abbeville C.H., S.C.) 1853-1860, 1860-10-05
The Raciest Speech of the Campaign.

The Editor of the New Orleans Deltn,
writing from Chicago, August 8. 1860,
gives an account of what he terms an
earnest. de'errpincd. jealous and spirited
assembly" Of the Rreckinridge party in
that city, the home of the little giant"
sqnatter. The great toast on the occasion
was a speech from young Fitch, son
of Senator Fitch. The writer, after speak
ing. Of a speech Of Mr.. Thomas Camp
bell, sa!s, that gentleman was followed
by young gentleman Of very hoyish ap-
pearance, but Of selfrossesse,l, easy nj; |.
aud ga!lah: address. Thissswas youap
Fitch, son of Senator Fitch, of Indiana.
and District Attorney of this Dis,rigtsr>It
Is his speech wi9sh l. laxes sMSSathnced
the most brilliant effort OF this campaign
To enable :yoiartsasreae'srs to Judge Of the
justice Of this opinion, I shall give some
extracts from it, which I think will be
found worthy Of S. S. .Pren,ss in his
Palmy days. Referring to the causes Of
the breakup in the Baltimore Convention,
Mr. Fitch hit of the new delegates,
who were Rackstizsr1. Into that hody
to Gil the places Of tho regular mem
bers:
4 score Of Southern ex gentlemen, IJtk
refreshing innocence of-sasjlby ssaad a
very select limit Of influence, who have
for years pfofesscd distinguished dissatis:
faction at the proceedings Of the Demo
cratic party, presenting plca-ing variety
Of political vaaa'ies, united by great unan-
unity Of opposition to Democracy. Their
asatsd were fasu whom fortupe had once
given position i'll our ranks, for which -Ra.
turs. had at au early ages qnissy Sais1
qaelifisd them-men of long retired repu-
tatious, remarkably for the fidelity with
which they had sought success, and the
felicity with which they had failed. Poit-
'icai exiles, ever eager in revolutionary times
to relieve the tedium of their Punishment
.bynreasserting their claims to long abolished
titles and confiscated estates.
TbeyAeert"inly1 Observe some credit, how
ever, for the perseverance@@ith which
t6ey have waged an '-irrepressible conflict
with public opinion relative to their own
merits. A majority IF these gentlemen
generously released the Democracy from
any annoyance in the promises ltS. con-
vening nt n hotel, and with mutual inter
change of pufery delega,ing one another.
The, balance, laboring under the 'emhar-
rassment OF first acquaintance with the
party they were ambitious Of represent
ing, modestly sought some provincial town,
where, under the protective obscurity Of
their own fame and the rural districts,
they went through the motions Of. a
Democratic Convention -manifestins con
siderable mimic talent. considering their
inexperience with the subject matter
These gentlemen came to Baltimore led
iby Mr.. Pierre Soule, that gareon Taln,a Of
their Boards, in the pride and pomp Of bis
Thespian tones and bastard heroics-in
some instances ashamed, in many amused
A. the impudencs Of their own prc.eusions.
Their claims, instead of being summarily
rejected; we're referred 10 = Committee on
Credentials. A majority report was 'mhde
in their, favor, il that could be caIled.a:fa-
port which is but clumscy ,conesalnsttt
OF facts. II is political, literary and
parliamentary curiosity. It bids fair to
becbme classic from the very completeness
#, iisl stupidity. ,Itis without the force, of
an argument or the ingenuity Of a sopbis-
try,and written in The language Of .neith:
or Chrisirisn. Pagan nor n,sn.' In lucidity
and logic il. ressnbled Bo,sems explains.
,tion. yal'opshs I twas.sad 1nsthousht ]
bad. BIT jpsR is but 9 patched fool If he