Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1860-07-05
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Serenade to Vice President Breckinrfdge.


WASHINGTON June 25.-A large body of people, ac-
companied by band of music, proceeded tonight to
the residence of President Breckenridge to seenade
him in honor of his nomination for the presidency.
In response to repeated calls Mr.. Breckenridge at
length appeared and addressed the crowd saying that
he tet deeply this manifestation of friendly regard and
that he accepted approval OF the recent proceed
ings at Baltimore, by which the National Democratic
Convention presented his name and that of bis gallant
and honored friend General Lane candidate for Pre-
sident and Vice President of the United States.
That heart would be cold and irsensibe indeed that
did not throb with gratitude at such an exhibition of
me confidence of his counymen. He felt it and felt it
deeply and did not affect to conceal it. He had
with feelings OF pain the divisions and disturbances
which had occurred in the democratic convention and
had hoped to see IN the end that these evils would be
averted. His friends knew that he would not for an
instant permit his name to stand in the way of paternal
harmony
He well knew there were gentlemen in the North and
South of experience and ability who fitted better
than himself for such trust But, without referring in
detail to the proceedings at Baltimore. he would only
say that the convention which assembled at the Mary
land Institute composed in his opinion, of the
tioaa democracy of the United States Cries of
" good and cheers When he learned though with
regret that his had been presented to the country
he did not take long to determine that he would not
meanly abandon them. Applause
He had understood that persons occupying high
positions entertain the belief that the national democrat
ic party is dsunion party and intend to break up
the Union of these States Cries of never, we intend
to preserve it." He had read the resolutions adopted by
the convention with great deal of care. and there
nothing in them, the character of that convention
the gentlemen who composed it. or, if he allowed
to add IN the character OF the nominees to justify it.
Applause
Instead Of breaking up the Union we intend he said
to strengthen and lenghthen it A voice " Cuba"l
One of the resolutions declared the equality of the
States in all the Territories under
constitution. But no man is disunionist who wants
to preserve the Union or the great principles of the
stitution and the equality of the States.
Another resolution of the series adopted instead Of
breaking up the Union, seems to be pledge by the
power of organization to unite by iron bands its differ
ent parts He hoped this would be speedily and grandy
realized He saw nothing sectional there from any of
the States
Our peace said Mr. Breckenridge has never Been dis
turbed, except where the principles embodied in these
resolutions have been departed FROM With regard to
himself, when the convention selected him Of its
candidates. looking at his humble antecedents aud the
place Of his abode it gave to the country personal and
geographical guarantee that its interest in the
Union. Cheers
He alluded to his distinguished associate, Gen. Lane,
and proceeded as follows
1t sometimes happened that men are placed in q DO
sitiOn when they reluctant to act ard expose them
selves to censue if not to execraOn they do not merit.
But must be prepared to meet such occasions in this
| life. All men move forward with dignity and with
calm and unalterng step. 1t his purpose to pur-
sue that He conceded to others the good
purpose be claimed for himself.
Without acrimony and animosity, he accepted the
nomination rendered to him, applause and should qu
ety, firmly and he hoped bravey to accept the respon
sbility imposed upon him. He cherished the hope that
Providence will lead us out of civil disasters and in
his good time conduct to tranquility and peace
Long continued cheering.
MIR. Breckenridge having concluded, Senator Davis
followed In eloquent Rtrain eulOgisc of the personal
and public character OF Mr.. Breckenridge and Gen.
Lane. The democratic party not the party which
seeks for spos itself the claims of men, When
theuc off,
diseased member and when, at recent PERIOD a
democrat proved recreant, it remained for the party
faithful to its instincts, to separate him also from the
body. He viGdcated the convention that nominated
Mr.. Breckenridge and Gen. Lane. Let said he the
spoismen go where inclination leads them The demo-
cracy honor President Buchanan for all he has done and
casts the complaints of the Office seekers to the winds
= Applause
He spoke of The constitution and State rights. and
proclaimed justice and fraternity the principles under
e which breckenridge and Lane will be elected APP
s plause.
Messrs Toombs and Halet followed, the latter In
sstng, the framer of the Cincinnati platform that
there nothing therein in the least countenancng
squatter sovereignty" The Wimot proviso having
been removed from Congress, adopted with view
of keeping slavery out of the Territories and gain abo-
: ltOn votes under spurious democracy.
y MIR. Hogan, OF Kentucky made some humorous re-
marks, when the procession proceeded to Browns hotel
where an immense crowd had previously gathered
Gen. Lane after the performance of air, appeared
and rendered bis thanks the assembly for this mani
estatiOn of their kindness He proud of the Pres
idental nominee of the Baltimore Convention as man
whom he had long known on the battle field and in the
councils of the nation, and he felt deeply honored in be-
ing placed on the ticket.
He accepted the nomination of the national democ-
y racy assembled at Baltimore, and with them believed in
the equality and rights ot the States under the cons
ton. None exceeded him in loyalty and devotedness
his country and for the pepetuty of the Union he
> willing to lay down his life.
The general was warmly appauded throughout his
remarks. He was followed by Mr.. Yancey, who said
the country in crisis from which it was the duty
of the democracy to retrieve it. He spoke at some
q length, and was frequently appauded.
: The demonstration continued beyond midnight.
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