Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-06-26

nom every quarter of the United States; and in
their Convention alone was represented the two
most remote States Of the Union.
Mr.. Breckenridge Is not only to succeed Mr.
Buchanan by lineage-for take IL for granted
that we are going to elect him-but he succeed.
nlm Is the representative Of great principles
Ana a: tnat veteran statesman retires from once
l see him go down Ike the sun, that sets 90 pure
that II gives US the harbinger Of a bright to-mor.
row. IApplause Let those who warred upon
the Administration because they were disappoint-
ed ofnce-seekers, 60 whittier their inclination
He spoke Of the Constitution and State rights,
and proclaimed justice and fraternity as the prin-
ciples under which Breckenridge and Lane will
De elected. No such word as surrender was
written In the democratic vocabulary; they might
be beaten, but never conquered. (Applause
Messrs. ToOmbs and Hallet followed the latter
insisting, as the Trainer Of the Cincinnati plat
form, that there was nothing therein in the ieas,
eountenancing squatter sovereignty The
Wilmot proviso having been removed from Con-
gress, was adopted with view of keepin slavery
Out OF the Territories, and gain abolition votes I'M
After an eloquent speech from Dr. Loring, of
Mass, MIR. hogan, Of Ky, made some humorous
remarks, when the procession proceeded to
browns Hotel, where an immense crowd had
After the performance Of a national air, loud
caIls being made for Gen. Lane, that gentleman
came forward and spoke as follows:
GEN. LANE SPEECH
Felow-citizens For this manifestation of kind.
ness, respect and confidence, shall ALWAYS feel
most grateful. | am proud Of this opportunity of
seeing, you, and Of speaking to you, very briefly
indeed, in relation to matters having reference to
III. common good Of our common country. TAp-
plause ] We are now In the midst of a crisis In
which the welfare, prosperity and happiness Of
our beloved country Is deeply involved. 1t de-
Ponds upon the American people to say what the
fate Of our country shall be- for everything in nv
Judgment, depends upon the result Of the APP
preaching election.
My friends, you must pardon me for abiding
to the action Of the Convention recently assem-,
6led at Baltimore; but cannot forbear express
ing my gratitude and my pride for having been
placed by the action Of the National Democratic
with the noble, the gifted, The gallant young
kentuc khan. Loud applause ] He is one whom
l 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 a
foreign soil He is a statesman who has borne
himself nobly and gallantly in every position in
wnlcn ne mas been placed IA. voice-"That's
so Allow me to say, my friends that in John
Z brecklnridge, you have the very soul of chiy-
airy; you have the very soul Of truth of integrity
and OF Patriotism and man who is devoted to
y; me service OF ms country Then, my friends, is
IL not proud thing to be associated on the ticket
win such standard-bearer. I''Yesn1 That
ticket represents the National Democracy of This
country and contends for the constitutional rights
OF the whole country. T"Fhats 500 and an
plause. We have gone on prospecting and 10
prosper, as has no other country on the face of
the earth, under Constitution landed down 10
us by our fathers, and which is sacred to every
portion OF the country, and the leading feature Of
which is equality in the Union of these states
My friends, If we would preserve that Union
ana Tor It's maintenance no man living would 90
further than your humble servant-for the main
tenance of that Union upon the princi pIes of the
constitution, no man would throw himselfinto the
breach, or lay down his life with more pleasure
and Promptness than myself-we must stand bv
us guarantees; by the equality of States; by the
protection OF our citizens on the high seas In the
Territories or wherever the Jurisdiction of this
Government extends. Applause American cit
liens from all portions Of country are equally
entltsd TO protection Of person and property, not
only on the high seas, but on the common terri
tory OF our common country, the heritage of our
common people. G''That's so, I" and applause
Then, my friends, these guarantees, these con-
sIllu.iohai rights extend to every portion of the
country. Let IL not be said that the tic et pre-
sented by the National Democratic Convention AT
Baltimore contends only for the rig hts of portion
OF the states Of this Union. Ii is not So No man
I nuss say that by this ticket the rights of the
south alone are protected; for the party that NOM
mated 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
ana California, If invaded by foreign foe as any
other State in the Union, Iapplause;1 as ready to
stand oy the constitutional hts of South Caro-
lima ana North Carolina as of Oregon or any other
State We know no section distinct from the
under IL, and their rights as guaranteed under
that instrument. To look at the progress and
prosperity of this country since the days when
our fathers formed the government under whic b
We i've, every sensible man will see that II
would appcarwe have been the especial care of Di
vine Providence, and that the same Divine ProvI
dence has watched over II, and built it up within
snort period Of time to be one of the greatest
nations Of the earth IL we would have thai nro.
tecnon Afforded to us we must merit IL; we must
De honestj we must do right and fear not; we must
stand by the Constitution, by the principles of
thlS government, ana live up to the instrument
handed down to us by our fathers, In purity and
in spirit. lApplause
Now, my friends, 1 do not desire to make a
long speech, hope you have not expected it of
Of what | say. 1 have been Influenced from
early manhood TO this moment by strong attach
ment TO our country; by that kind of patriotism
tnat you can swear by; daughter 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 a true friend of the
constitution. Let no man ever say that the party
mat placed IN non ination that gallant and lifted
young kentuckian, John G.. Breckinridge and
associated my name on the ticket that there was
one drop OF disunionism in the Convention for
no man living wonld go further to preserve this
MON than would; lapplause;l none would 90
further than John c. Breckinridge rRenewsd
applause The Union must be preserved n
shall be preserved. ["That's IT, and applause
Dut ~ must De done oy maintaining each prin-
eipie, and standing by its guarantees by adhering
to the equality, right and justice every portion
OF our country. Applause
This ticket, i can say, knows no North no
South-nothing but the Union and the Constitu
ton; 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 shall be done
Now, ny friends, desire to say to YOU that.
without Malice towards any human being with
out i'll will towards any one; but with kind feel
ihgs towards all who may differ with me- enter
tanning the belief as do, that the success of such
ticket "a this is indispensable to the prosperity
and happiness OF this country, | accept heartily
the nomination that has been so kindly rendered
me by the Convention at Baltimore. [Vociferous
cheering.1
After again thanking them for their Kindness in
waiting upon him, he retired, amid immense
applause
Repeated calls were then made for Mr.. Yapcev.
Of Ala. On the appearance Of that gentleman, be
was greeted with a round Of three enthusiastic
cheers. He then delivered an exceedingly elo-
quent and able speech, which from the crowded
state OF our columns, we unable to publish to-
day, but will do so to morrow
From Browns Hotel the crowd proceeded In
the boarding house Of the Hon. Humphrey Mar
shall, opposite the National Hotel After one or
two stirring airs from the band and loud call,
for Mr.. Marshall, be made his appearance and
made speech Of some length, fully Endorsing
the nominations Of Breckinridge and Lane. and
which, also, We hope to be able TO give to-norrow.
Mr.. Burnett. Of XIV snoke Tha hou.