Gazette and sentinel., 1860-09-08

STATIONS subsidized, so as to allow a
word to be heard At last, the com
manding figure Of Mr.. Breckenridge
stood, fronting the mighty triumph. 1t
certainly was a time TO try a young
man. He spoke briefly and becoming
ly. The result Just announced was UNI
expected, and his profound gratitude
was without words. He gave the Con-
v~ention the simple thanks of a true
heart and expressing his appreciation
of their first choice, and linking his
humble name with that of the tried
statesman of Pennsylvania, cordially
endorsed the platform, and sat down
amid the booming of cannon and the
vociferous applause of the multitude
outside, breaking in upon and almost
empowering the loud cheers within
the hall.
BY virtue of the office of Vice-Presi-
dent, Mr. Breckenridge is President of
the Senate, but can take no part in it's
deliberations. With q commanding
person, a tall and m~elodious. voice, and
a quick perception, no officer has we
presided over that august body with
more graceful dignity and impartiality,
is the universal sentiment.
Upon the removal of the Senate from
its old and time-honored chamber to the
new and beautiful chamber where it
holds its meetings, Vice-President
Breckenridge delivered an address, re-
plete with noble and patriotic senti-
ments, clothed in language remarkable
for its purity and beauty, and closed
with the following stirring appeal To-
Senators to preserve the Constitution f.:
And now, Senators, We leave this
memorable chamber, bearing with us,
unimpaircd, the Constitution we receiv-
ed from our fO%refathers. Let us cher
ish it with grateful acknowledgements
to the Divine Power who controls the
destinies of empires, and whose good
ness we adore. The structures raisel.
by men yield to the cOrroding tooth of
time. These marble walls must mould
der into ruin, but the principles of con-
stitutional liberty, guarded by wisdom
and virtue, unlike material clements,
do not decay. Let us devotedly trust
that another age shall bear to a new
and larger chamber this Constitution,
vigorous and inviolate, that the last
generation Of pOsterity shall witness
the deliberations of the Representatives
of American States, still united, pros
porous and free"
With that modesty and difidence
which ever characterizes merit, John
c. Breckenridge has never sought any
of the responsible offices and distin-
guished honors which the American
people have conferred upon him, as n
willing tribute to his talents, his patri-
Otism, and his integrity. lie has rather
avoided than courted them. In a speech,
which he delivered in the hall of the
House of Representatives at Frankfort,
KY, December 81, 1859, after his cleo
ton as United States Senator, he feel
ingly and beautifully returns his thanks
for the honor conferred, pays a just
tribute to the merits of his competitors.
and clearly and forcibly defines his
views upon the great and absorbing
question of the equality of all the States.
in the Territories purchased by the
common treasure and blood of all. We
quote the following:
This election occurred in my alb
scnce. If | had been in private life, it
would have given me pleasure to min
gle personally and interchange opin-
ions with my fellow-citizens here. But
under existing circumstances, / thought
it more respectful to the Legislature to
remain where my public duties called
me.
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