The weekly Portage sentinel. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1861, 1860-07-04
Speeches of our Candidates.


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Speeches of orr Candidates.
WASHINGTON, June 24-Late last night
n procession was formed at the Illumination,
Douglas head quarters, and proceeded to the
Railroad station to receive the Illinois and
other Baltimore Convention delegates, who
were accompanied by the Great Western
Band, and came by special train. They
repaired TO the residence of Mr.. Douglas
and complimented him with serenade and
huzzabs. In acknowledging the evidences
Of their friendship, he said
FELLOW CITIZENS: thank you for this
manifestation of your kindness and enthus.
asm. The circumstances under which this
vast crowd has assembled, spontaneously
and without previous notice, demonstrates
an earnestness of feeling which fills nv
heart with gratitude. To be the chosen
standard bearer Of the only political organ
jzation that is conservative and powerful
enough to save the country from abolition.
ism and dsunion, is indeed an honor o,
which any citizen may be proud. lam fullj
impressed with the responsibility of the po
sitioD, and trust that Divine Providence will
impart to me strength Of wisdom to comply
with all its requirements. Applause
Our beloved country is threatened with q
fearful sectional antagonism, which places
the Union itself in imminent peril. This
an'agOnism is produced by the effort in one
section Of the Union to use the federal gov
eminent for the purpose of restricting and
abOlishing slavery, and corresponding cf-
fort in the other section for the purpose OF
forcing slavery into those regions when the
people do not want it. Cries of that's
true. The ultra men in each section de
mand Congressional Intervention upon the
subject OF slavery in the territories. They
agree in respect to the power and duty OF
the federal government to control the ques.
tion, and differ only as TO the mode of exer.
Cising the power. The one demands the
Intervention of the federal government for
slavery, and the other against it. Each up.
peals to the passions and prejudices Of his
section against the peace and harmony of
the whole country. Cries of that's so, and
applause. On the other hand, the position
of oil conservative and union loving men is,
or at least ought to be, that of non.inteven.
tion of Congress with slavery in the Terri. |
t.,
and applause.] This was the position of the
Democratic party in the Presidential contest
Of '4S '52 and '56. This was the position
upon which Clay, Webster, Cass and the
friends of the Union of all political sffini.
ties Of that day established the compromise
Of 1850.
Upon the common ground OF non-inter.
7ention they commended with, and put to
flight the Abolitionists of the North and Sc
cessionists of the South in that memors BILE
contest. Cries of we'll do it again, and
!hree cheers. 1t was on this common
ground of non.intervention that Wings and
Democrats agreed to stand on their respect.
We party platforms of 1852, and each party
adhered faithfully to this principle SO long
10 its organization was maintoined, and the
Democrats still maintain it as the key stone
If the arch which binds the Federal Union
ogether, and to this cardinal principle OF
lon.intervention has the Democratic party
enewed the pledge of it's faith at Charles.
on and Baltimore. Cheers and cries of
Veil keep the faith. AS the chosen rep.
esentatiVe of that great party, it is my fixed
'Urpose 10 keep the faith, and redeem that 1
'ledge at all hazards, and under all circum.
tances. Three cheers for Douglas. /
Che safety of the Union depends upon the
Irict adherence Of the doctrine of non.in {
eFvention.
Intervention means disunion-interyen.
ion whether by the North, or by the South,
"he cher for or against slavery tends directly
10 disunion. Upon this identical question
are attempts now being made 10 deelroy the
Democratic party. Because the minority of
the Interven,ionists could not intimdate the
majority into abandonment of the doctrine
Of non Intervention they have seeded from
the organization Of the Democratic Marty
and are endeavoriDg TO form q new par,v in
hostility 10 ii. Cries of let them co. we
can whip the disunionists North ard Sou,h,
Gel Secession from the Democratic uartv
means secession from the Federal Union.
ICries Of that's so, and applause Those
who enlist under the secession banner now
will be expected on the 4th of March next
TO take up arms against the constituted ou-
thorities in certain contingencies. We are
told in certain event the South must final.
ly, must forcibly resist the inauguration Of
the President elect. While we find those
who are loudest 10 their threats OF such re. {
sistance engaged in the scheme to divide and
destroy the Democratic party, thereby Sc
curing the election OF the Republican can.
didate, does not this line of policy look to
disunion T? LCries Of yes. Intelligent men
must be presumed 10 understand the tenden.
cy and consequences Of their own actions.
Can the seceders fail to perceive that their
efforts 10 divide and defeat the Democratic
party, if successful, must lead directly to
. secession OF the Southern States? l trust
they will see what must be result of such o
policy, and return to the organic, ton and
platform Of the party beloreit is too late to
save the country. LApPlause.] The Union
must be preserved cheers 1.-THE consti,u.
lion must maintained inviolate-Gre
theeringl-snd it is our mission under Di.
zine Providence. as ] believe, TO save the
Constitution and Union from the assaults of
Northern Abolitionists and Southern disun. |
onists. Enthusiastic applause, and three |
heers for Douglas.l
My friends, l have detained you too long,
nd will close by renewing the expressions |