The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-04-14

LIBERTY.
CAN RESIGN THEE
4 WHO FELT Thy GENEROUS FLAME
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The other was cOucned in these terms:--
80
UNION
Young MEMS FREMONT DAYTON
CENTRAL UNION OF
Al little after O'Clock Mr. sherman introduced
10 The audience by the Chairman Of the Young Mems Re
publican Club, who spoke as follows
LADIES AND Gxs1IExKy-The Young Mems Republican
uoion encouraged by the which has heretofore
attended the political lectures delivered before
ahat ganzaion concluded to continue the same
snd accordingly offer this evening one which we are
sure will prove second interest which hiss here
sofore been delivered before body Without OBTAINING
yonr attention further, introduce to you Hon John
4herman, OF Ohio.
Araid the waving Of hats and handkerchefs, and he
enthusiastic of the audience, Nj. Sherman
forward. Personally, he is tall, thin man. with face
and manner combining both hrnness and amablity
which would be likely a. on,e to PROPOSES an audience
IN his favor He spoke clear distinct tone of voice
which filled the remotest recesscs of the large hail. and
Aough rather dry in his general style Of delivery,
by NE force OF his remarks succeeded in producing a
good effect upon his hearers.
SPEECH OF HON. JOHN SHERMAN.
LADIES GENTLEMEN II accepted the invitation Of the
Young Mems Republican Union Of the city Of New York
place with hesita!ion.- knew tina. should be
called upon to speak after those who familiar with
all the po,ca topics Of the day, and knew that publ,
duties would allow little time for preparation Could
have foreseen this spectacle anticipated such
septon this crowded array of ladies' and gentlemen
From the novel task of converting stump speech,
address suitable for the halls Of legislation Into lecture
adapted 70 such audience the present Trusting
n kind indulgence therefore, without any attempt
~ oratory, desire to submit to you intelligent
simple statement Of the issues which divide the two
great political organizations Of the day.
The President Of the United States in his last annual
message Congress- declares that has been established
serrtorns Of the TINTED states and there hold them as
slaves and that his right TO must protected the
d:ai ssnAave ana executive branches Of the govern
III snn nsss1snrs nor the rsnpls os Territory
impair this vested rgaL In former message he sass
mat slaves regarded by the Constitution the United
States as property-tae same as horse or ca.te-and
may be carried into any Of the Territories OF the
United States and there held slaves not only without
local Congressional law bu: in defiance Of both The
democratic party adopts these propositions part Of its
political creed fairly state them among the recog
nised principles of that party Of the controlling
d fragments that hang is outskirts You scarcely
expect me 70 pass Judgment Oh the difference between the
different shades Of demOSrscy speak only of the greaL
The republican party denies these propositions, and iu
siss that slavery is the creature OF local law, dependent
entirely upon the law OF the State ID which exists Inn
Meo to The jursdct3 OF the State excepting only tina.
the slave escape he may be recaptured And The re
posa party yua mai ,ss and
and Of the people TO prevent its extension into Tree
erIiSry. (Ioud cheers)
Upon this ISSUE mainly the republican and democratic
parties are about to enter into contest for the aiins
katon Of the government for Tour years and perhaps,
10 California are to Be the great asoep
hs contest is no facious strife. 1t is
constitutional trial between opposing IDEAS to be coz
Quoted the mode prescribed by Law before the great
Jury Of the American people. Before that supreme tri
Sans the republican party is willing to discuss It's
pledged advance to yield cheerful submission The
democratic party, however, enters the contest in differ
On. spirit We are met a. the outset with the distinct and
tors, and representatives, that the republican party
should the regular constitutional way, by votes
slest republican President OF the United states they
VIII dissolve the government break this fair fabric Of
States Az either democrat republican must In ali
human probability, be elected the substance Of these
threats 10, that unless democrat be elected there shall
- no President Of the United States
They VIII sink the ship that has thus far borne
nation voyage prosperous that the history Of
does not present It's parallel They tell that the
shareholders this country allowed to carry their
aves into free territory, and there hold them slaves
that republican President is elected, they will ress.
hs Inauguration with armed force These extraordinary
threats are made by in high positions in the demo
cratic partyby the men who usually control that party
sider whether il viii yield its political organization sur
aad patronage Of the government to the menace OF
such adversaries. This question Of manhood
ey assume to be- our SoVernpFs s hsn
lime to test the virtue Of their claim. The nasa-
spirit Of all When the gauntlet is thus thrown At our
feet we win take II up. AS their equals and peers
win insist that the majority shall exercise its right
lormy with the Constitution and laws select agents
q the government aud succeed in eectng repub-
xcsn President, shall that he shall the
them the exercise OF their lawful functions and have
no doubt there are patriotic enough every State
% punish all who attempt to execute such threats
But while 1t is our duty not 70 be moved by these
snreas, Il is equally duty fairly examine the claims
Of these opposing parties and to test them by practical
contrast o. their public measures and policy.
The republican party is only six years old its prn-
spes old as the government Its cardinal doctrine
Vas hrst formally announced in July, 1857 by the Con-
gress Of the confederation which prohibited slavery In
all the then existing territories Of the United States by an
ordinance declared TO be irrevocable
NE natc nal convention then in session. and composed
part Of The same persons, engrsed in the Constitution
and make ali needfu rules and regulations respecting the
territory or other property belonging TO the United
The arst Congress approved ratified and confirmed the
ordnance Of 17S7 against slavery Since that time Con-
gress has repeatedly exercised its penary power
hs territories, By prohibiting the importation Of slaves
In 1870 the Supreme Court of the United States (see
aa;s.s Crsuch ase) affirmed this power ~ follows
Issory the inevitable consequence Of the right 70
acquire and hold territory Could this position be con
ssSa, tne Constitution declares that Congress shall
ave pcser 70 dispose Of make al needfu rules and
reeS,.ngns respecting tho territory other pro
M Coners GO poesoespg and excrclsng the absolute %
@ ~ powe, o. governing ans lessstirg the Ter
e1V sef uiI debate IN the admitting Nssouri
osIess enac,eo Anas 10 all ths. territory esded py
which hsa north Of 90 deg 30 min OF NORTH ls,taSs no.
nouoed within the limits Of the State contsmplses hv
~ scs slavery and Involuntary ssrvitqde otoervs
nan - the punt nment OF crimes shall be- ADD is mere
BY, forever prohibited " 'e-
This prohabitson received the unanimous sanction os
President Monroe and his Cabinet OF which NJ csiaaa
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