Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1860-07-04
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lot the VICE fresoency, In response 10 MS rlenus
who called upon him:
FELLow-CIrrENs: For this manifestation of kind
ness respect and confidence, / shall always feel
most grateful. / am proud Of this opportunity of
seeing you, and speaking to you very briefly in
deed In relation to matters having reference to the
common good Of our common country. Applause.
We are now in the midst of crisis in which the
welfare, prosperity and happiness of our beloved
country is deeply involved. 1t depends upon the
American people to say what the fate of our coun-
try shall be, for everything, in my Judgment de-
ponds upon the result of the approaching election.
My friends, you must pardon me for abiding to
the action Of the Convention recently assembled at
Baltimore; but l cannot forebear expressing my
gratitude and my pride for having been placed by
the action of the National Democratic Party. A
voice" That's so."] upon that ticket with the
noble the gifted, the gallant young Kentuckian.-
Loud Applause. He is one whom have known
for years; one whom knew in Mexico; whom |
have known in the councils of your nation; and
whom | knew when We were struggling for the
honor of our country upon foreign soil. He is
statesman who has borne himself molly and gallant
ly in every position in which he has been plac -
A voice" That's So Allow to say, my friends,
that in John G. Breckenridge you have the very
soul of chvalry; you have the very soul CT truth,
OF integrity, and of patriot;sm and man who is
devoted to the service of his country. Them my
friends, is it not proud thing to be associated
the ticket with such standard bearer? ["Yes"l
That ticket represents the National Democracy Of
this country, and contends for the constitutional
rights of the whole country. THAT'S So" and ap
plause. We have gone on prospecting and to pros
per- rs has other country the face Of the GARTH
under q Constitution handed down to by
fathers and which is sacred every portion Of the
country, and the leading feature of which is equality
in the Union of these States.
My friends, il we would preserve that Union
and for its maintenance no man living would 60
further than your humble servant-for the mainten-
ance of that Union upon the principles of the Con-
stitution, no man would throw himself into the
breach or lay down his life. with pleasure and
promptness than myself-we must stand by its
guarantees by the equality of States, by the protec
ton of our citizens the high SEAS in the Terrific
res, or wherever the jurisdiction OF this Govern
ment extends applause American citizens
from all portions Of our country equally entitled
to protection of person and property, on not only
the high seas, but on the common territory of our
common country, the heritage of our common peo-
pie {" That's so" and applause.
Then, my friends, these guarantees, these constitu-
tiona rights, extend to every portion of the
try Let it not be said that the ticket presented by
the National Democratic Convention at Baltimore
contends only for the rights of portion of the
States of this Union. 1t is not So No man must
say that by this ticket the rights of the South alone
are protected; for the party that nominated this
ticket will stand by the guaranteed rights Of every
State in the Union as ready TO rush TO the rescue
of Maine, Massachusetts, Oregon and California if
invaded by foreign foe, any other State in the
Union-[applausel AS ready to stand by the con-
stitutiona rights of South Carolina of Oregon
any other State. We know no section as distinct
from the other; we know the Constitution and the
States under it. and their rights guaranteed under
that instrument To look at the progress and pros
perity Of this country since the days when our ia
theirs formed the Government under which we live,
every sensible man will see that it would appear we
have been the especial care of Divine Providence,
and that the same Divine Providence has watched
over it, and built it up within short period of time
to be one of the greatest nations of the earth II we
would have that protection afforded to us we must
merit it ; we must be honest; we must do right and
fear not; we must stand by the Constitution, by
the principles of this Government and live up to the
instrument handed down to us by our fathers in
purity and in spirit. [Applause
Now, my friends, | do not desire to make long
speech. hope you have not expected it Of me, for
had not arranged in my mind one word Of what
say. have been influenced from early manhood 10
this moment by strong attachment to country; by
that kind Of patriotism that you swear by;
laughter and applause; by that kind of patriotism
that led to success in the Revolutionary War-that
has led to the growth and prosperity Of the country
And shall ever continue to be patriot and true
friend Of the Constitution Let man say
the party that placed in nomination that gallant and
gifted young Kentuckian, John &. Breckenridge,
and associated my name on that ticket that there
ore drop Of disunionism in the Convention for
no man living would 60 further to preserve this
Union then l would; Iapplausc;l none would so
further than John c. Breckenridge. Renewed APP
plausc. The Union must be preserved. It shall be
preserved [" That's it." and applause. But it
must De done by maintaining each principle, and
standing by its guarantees; by adhering to the
equality, right and justice to every portion of our
country. Applause.
This ticket, can say, knows no North no South
nothing but the Union and the Constitution; the
welfare, happiness and prosperity of all the States.
Loud applause. Trust me as will you that while
have anything to do in the councils Of your nation,
that justice'sha be done.
Now, my friends desire to say to you that with
out malice towards any human being, without i'll
will towards all who may differ with Inc, entertain
irg the belief, ! do, that the success of such
ticket as this is indispensable to the prosperity and
happiness of this country, ! accept heartily the
nomination that has been so kindly rendered me Ly
the Convention at Baltimore. [Vociferous cheering.
After again thanking them for their kindness in
waiting upon him, he retired amid immense ap-
plause.
~ The Card of Gov. Ellis which we copy to-
day from the Salisbury Banner is conclusive on the
subject of the "horse-leech story" The Governor
vindicates himself fully, showing that he used no
language rejecting on the people of the West If
the Raleigh Register was governed by any sense of