The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-02-04

nsy, HICKMAN, Haskin, Whkfnson and
Others-Foxnsy's Apology for the FSr-
rest Letter, &c., &c.
HTCIAL RxPoRT HERALD.
WASHINGTON, Feb 3, 1850.
Warrington has suffered another ovation night The
friends Of Forney crowded the spacious apartments Of Mr.
John f. Coye's residence Missouri avenue 20 night
About nine O'Clock procession Of citizens Of Washington.
accompanied by whhW's Band, arrived at Mr.. Ccylss,
and serenaded COL Foney. He was called upon for a
speech and soon appeared upon the balcony attended by
Mr. COyle. The latter addressed the crowd as foows-
FnLow GnxESs-I have the pleasure TO introduce 10
has thN day been chosen Clerk Of the United States House
Of Representatives. After absence Of two years, he
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our city and association with our citizens. a'ssns
srmn roKUs. oN3t
Col. Forney upop his appearance, was greeted with
enthusiastc cheering from those the street and in the
house. He spoke a follows sA 'sEs
Crmrs or wAmNGroN-I have few words 10 say 10
you upon the events Of this day. deeire 10 address
Them 10 those inside as veil as those outside in Difference
what has transpred in the Houee Of Representatives
TO day. For this sentment, demonstrated in my own
person, am most sincerely thankful 10 you and regard
II as testimony OF approval Of the result Of the days
proceedings. say, gentlemen, there s something
peculiar 70 myself Gentlemen four ago this very
evening the House Of Representatives Of the United States
after long and most hArassing session. was ct last
organized BY the election Of Nathaniel p Banks Of Aassa
chusets, as Speaker In the discharge Of the duties of
Clerk Of that body, the same as performed by Mr. Allen,
who retres to-day had the honor TO receive at the
hands Of the representatives Of the people, unanimous
endorsement for the manner in which had discharged
the duties Of the office Of Clerk Of Congress- which then
day since my nom tnat Once when now by the
expression Of the representatives Of my own region am
again returned TO the same position from which then
whole people Of the United States. In these four years,
gentlemen many changes have taken place Iretred from
beating to see the man whom then conceived 70 be the
fAvorite Of Penpsyvana elected 70 The Presidential
chair. Gentlemen, had had no hope in life before that
absorbing feeling 70 that mans aspirations carried
out to tucceesful issue. assisted in hn triumph.
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and to his cause; and the result was that he
elected President Of he United Staesto the high ONCE
country We IN pHt OF the country, believe, gentle.
men, that the District Of Columbia 10 common ground
that il 10 mine ~ ts your home. GOud cheers, and
right 10 speak here, a. have right 70 speak Pha-
dcphia, at least that there osracism and pro.
when that is prescribed when free men from whatever
State Of the Union they may come are denied freedom Of
speech, then your Union is virtually dissolved heeTs
And therefore ID that In this place and in this presence
desire to say that In eecng James Buchanan thought
We acted In accordance with the spirit OF demo-
that had been written in The bond (Cheera) Hereto.
fore for soe time there had been no going back Of the
bond but amer bis Mr Buchanan's) election, when his
elevation 10 the chair OF Office he disregard
ed hts pledges and discovered that new reading
had been suggested new gospel presented 70 our faith,
that We who had adhered faith should be excluded
from the democratic party, concluded TO stand by it, Con-
sequenty the result has been a. you foresaw. That
turned al its power against the men standing In
my relation 70 y, and James Buchanan, elevated
NJ MAT bo has n das
pot more ntolerant than any before known in the
history Of this country and has performed acts Of tyranny
which, attempted IN despotc France would create q
Yevolucn. cloud cheers, and cries Of "Good.) say
with pain for Philadelphia that in the history Of
the country, never In the annals Of any President has
there been such . prescription Of men-never such Q
was rasd to mat high posiion vhicH Be has daraoed
Smser Spon ssnSsS knees e SUSTAIN Ss true policy Of
the country. But now what do seeS Why, see him
turing against b: own people i'm, and ,.. Srouchns
South, that despses him for bis cowardice. (Cheen)
When this and when see, also, that the great
sgainst IT, have only 70 say for myself that for one vii
not submit TO IT, Crremendous applause from inside and
out viii not say submit to II, but win join hands
with any party-whh Americans with republicans, with
any party Of en-to rebuke such prescription - this ID
If you tell me from this that therefore opposed to
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the South that have ever felt Continued cheers
Now let say, without proracnR these most desutory
bers that they have been most arociousy sandered
the whole republican party Of the North have
been been having been nee
There have been expressions, and opinions, and sent
ments uttered against the leaders Of the republican party
against which all honest INSTINCT and party prejn
dices revolt what s the:actual TRUTH Why the very
that the Of that invasion reached the North
they struck with horror, and there was not man
Cheera) We have in these days some singular states-
men, particularly among those who are allied TO the ad
asps e Ss for Bot
the acts Of few individuals has gone ou. Of fashion.
who have supported the rights Of the adopted citizens Of
the country TO be held responsible for the votes Of those
representatives. IN Congress nere who voted for acts mi
children? Certainly not Hence protect against the as
sumption that the people Of my region are favor or
zines q me Helper book, or who put themselves for
ward ~ the champions Of thoee who would attempt TO
invade the state q Virginia, and crimson her
But told that while all other to be tor
given for their peculiar doctrines, that while the Aer
y Ss You so% %s q
lchesn).the democratic party TO which Mr.. Buchanan
and sxtension Of slavery. (Cres Of 1nat's So" and
cheers But as one man who 10 resolved 70 stand by
The rishts q hs South who resolved 70, 2 see $ the rug
10 resolved 70 march forward If necessary as humble
man IN arms, am resolved for one 70 protest against
such act cloud cheers) This country has higher,
nobler and ofier destiny before than the extension
or perpetuston Of slavery. (Loud cheers) say II
frankly that regret that i is 10 existence speak as
feel and when see all the power Of this government ex
ercsed for the protection and perpetuation OF that
institution, ] must protest against II. (Cheers)
have for the last eight weeks men, Northern men,
and ashamed 70 hem lending themselves % the
depravy, may be permitted 70 use the term but GER
tainiy 10 the degradation Of endorsing principles never
before Witnessed But, gentlemen, 70 bring, said be-
FORE these desultcry remarks 70 close, let me, in con-
cluson repeat my thanks for this demonstration. You
may remember this passage in "Aazcppa'-my friend,
Mr.. jackson, Of Kentucky, will also remember-when
Maseppa, cannot repeat the exact words s bound TO
wild steed, which s turned Of and which few with him
mountains, through valleys and forests and
vers pursued BY wolves, shouts back TO bis yran and
persecuor that aome day he would return 70 repay him
loud cheers) "Some day will return, /" said Maseppa
"to thank you, Count, for this uncourteous ride"
Gentlemen, have had the ride for the Last two or three
years-Qoud cheers)-but have also, Mazeppa Ike,
come back TO eettle with The respectable and venerable
gentleman q the other end Of the avenue for that ride
am returned 10 pay him my respects. (Chcers Voice
"Giye him hell he has no freuds ihsvs returned 70
be aho1 down Ike dom with mAEineenl Il he g now