Clarksville chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1857-1865, 1860-06-22
Synopsis of Mai. g. A. Henry's
speech at Lowell, Mass.
Nr. Henry said

new hnglanu upon trlp oi pleasure win my lanily,
that might visit the scenes so familiar in American
history. felt that It was my duty 10 visit at least
once before died. the cradle Of American liberty.
| came upon pilgrimage 10 Bunker Hil, ffnd that
might see the spot where the first great battle OF
the revolutionary war was fought That l might
cast my eyes upon the plains Of Concord and Lex
ington, where the first step taken for the esta-
blishment Of that liberty which you and and our
children enjoy, and of which we are so proud. And
we trust we can transmit to our posteriy liberty
SO dear 10 hearts that would not exchange il
for all the treasure on the face Of Gods earth
Coming among you for purpose like that, some
friends who happened to cultivate my acquaintance
at Baltimore, insisted that should address the peo-
pie of Boston. While there teegraphic dispatch
reached me, TO know if ! would appear here in
Lowell. | replied that it was the very spot of all
Others where desired TO see the people. / am be-
fore you to-day as the advocate Of John Bell and
Edward Everett as the candidates for President and
Vice President Of the United States l come to
arouse resentment, and one thing is perfectly
certain, that if do no good shall do no HARM If
don't convince you that am right, will not in
suit your feelings and am sure that you will not
insult mine. (Applause)
am one of the great family of American people.
I have sprung myself from revolutionary stock. l
come directly from q father who fought in the
utionary war, and Who split his blood upon the
battle-felds of liberty And ask yod to give me
y ~
is your duty, in honesty and patriotism, to vote for
Bell and Everett lest the glorious heritage given
by our fathers may perish in our hands,
Mr. Henry proceeded to speak of the present con-
don Of the country, alludng to the hostile position
of the two existing parties The contest was begun
By the Democrats, in improperly and unnecessarily
repeating the Missouri Compromise line, when the
Republican party sprang into existence. He was
himself opposed to the repeal Of that line, and was
at all times opposed TO forcing slavery upon the peo
pie of Kansas, if they did not want it. But the Re-
publican party has lost that ISSUE and there is now
no remedy for it. What was there to prevent them
from coming to the support Of John Bell2 The
choice of the Republican party was VIM. II. Seward,
and he was defeated because he was too sectional.
1t was the leaven Of patriotism working in the
hearts Of the Republicans which induced them to
drop VIM. II. Seward because he was too extreme
in his politics. But then you took Abraham Lin
coin, man still more sectional, but who has none
of the statesmanlike attributes of Seward. Do you
pretend to say that Lincoln's nomination emanated
from the people, or clique and politicians alone?
Where is the record Of Abraham Lincoln2 He has
never been in public employment but two years. and
left no record, no trait of great mind
Mr.. Henry reviewed the sectional position of the
Republican party, and asked if they were quite
ready to march under banner with only seventeen
Of the thirtythree stars in it, He declared his SOL
emn belief that government like tha. of Repub-
lican President would ultimately lead to dissou-
tion Of the Union and involve us in the maelstrom
Of despotism. He asked them to think seriously of
what they were doing, and give in their allegiance
TO the party Of the Constitution. He was opposed
TO both existing parties for in the South the Demo
Gratis took the most extreme views and declared that
they would not submit TO the election Of Republi-
can President. He took no such ground. He would
not consider that sufficient cause, any for
80 disastrous deed. He would cling to the ship so
long as plank foated upon the surface.
Mr.. Henry spoke further Of the unity Of interest
which exists, and said that the labor of the North
was dependent in great measure, upon the pro-
ductions of the South. He affirmed the dignity of
labor, and said there distinction in this life
that is not founded upon honest labor No man de-
serves honor who does not labor assiduousy in his
calling whatever it may be. He admired the me-
chancs of the North for their industrial habits which
distinguished them above all men, He spoke of the
terrible consequences of the shedding of fraterna
blood and the material ruin Of the country, which
must follow dissolution of the Union. He next
alluded 10 Mr.. Bell and the interest he had always
manifested in the protection of the industry Of
America He read some extract from his late
speeches, of which the following is one:
"What is the true policy Of this country2 To en-
courage and protect by all constitutional and just
means its internal trade and industry. To promote
the division of labor and the diversity Of industrial
pursuits To provide general and profitable employ
ment SO far as practicable for the whole people"
There is nothing like that in the Chicago platform
They say in some of the Republican papers that the
platform is for protection in others they say it is for
free trade. They say Lincoln is in favor of protec
tion but there is no record of it, and Hamlin is
toriously free trade man. If you desire to arrest
the fierce party conflict now going on and to ensure
the protection Of your industry, il is your duty to
go for Bell and Everett. (Great applause.)
Mr. Henry next spoke Of the incorruptibility and
high character Of the candidates, which warranted
pure administration such administration as could
not be secured under either Abraham Lincoln or
Stephen A. Douglas He would as soon expect that
lightning would blast him on the spot as that Ed
ward Everett or John Bell could he corrupted
Here is party with pure and spotless coOrs. 1t is
party that has sprung up in the eXgencies of the
times; it is Union party party that has come
into existence spontaneously and not at the behest
of any set of men; and the genius of liberty
calls upon you 70 unite in its support. Lay your
hearts upon the altar Of your country and it
from its dangerous position. That is my advice and
my solemn appeal. They tell me Bell and Everett
can not be elected Whoever says it puts poor
estimate on the people Of tais country. Abraham
LincolR has not got the sympathies of the people,
and the man who has not got the sympathies Of the
people cannot be elected. man who would refuse
the pittance Of one hundred and sixty Of land
to the men who bore your banners through the bat
ties Of Mexico cannot have the sympathies Of the
people. (Applause) And, furthermore the people
will not elect sectional man. All parties confess
that the country will be safe in the hands Of Bell
and Everett and no can but have a lurking
suspicion that with either of the others there is dan
ger. Why experiment about thing so vital2 II
this country falls into ruin what will posterity
think of us implore you, in the name of your
great and glorious ancestry stand by the Constitu
ton and the Union.
Mr. Henry here thanked the audience for their
attention, especially the ladies, and said as their
bright smiles fell upon him, he could not but feel
that the rainbow is over us, and that the storm
would ultimately pass. (Great Rpplause.) He
closed with appeal TO his bearers that they should
cease from the senseless wrangling between the
North and South, upon a matter for which they
were not responsible and in which they could have
no interest. (Applause.)
At the conclusion of Mr.. Henrys speech, he re.
ceived the greetings Of many persons in the audience
upon whom his remarks had apparently made
deep impression. Among Others Vender Of fruit
} who had been listening attentively, claimed th'
hand of the orator and taking from his basket I