Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1860-05-30

been Mr.. Seward, the foremost among the llv-
ing statesmen of America, who, almost alone,
through an eventfu career, has kept IN mind
the higher honor of appearing the most en-.
lightened statesman Of the age rather than as
an aspirant for the presidential chair. AL
though the first choice of New England was
not granted, we have reason TO thank God for
the grand nomination that was made-that no
trickster was the successful candidate. We
must make the west feel that we thoroughly
unite with them in enthusiasm and in the wish
TO restore to the country race of public men
like those of the better days of the republic.
MrLincoln has risen step by step by his inhe-
rent strength to the position of foremost rep
resentative of the great state of Illinois. His
discussions in that remarkable campaign with
Douglas proved his great superiority in moral
power and the courteses of gentleman. He
is the chosen man of the west, and stands
squarely where the fathers stood. He has not
been led astray by delusive talk of squatter
sovereignty, whether by Douglas or by 9th.
ers He stands firmly on the republican plat
form With such principles and such lead
er, may we not feel that victory is already
won?
MR. RICE's SPEECH.
Mr.. Rice after cOngratuating the president
for the fit words he had spoken on this occa-
sion, called to mind the Fremont ratification
meeting in 1856, on which occasion Mr.. Ham
lin, the nominee for vice president, addressed
the republicans of Worcester in a most able
and statesmanlke manner. That was the first
campaign, and the party was unorganized
Now, said he, how different is the case. The
pirate flag OF slavery extension waves over
our democratic opponents, who are now divided
into hostile factions, while the republicans
are organized for the victory which is surely
to be ours
He thanked the delegate from this city for
the efforts he made there in behalf OF the ex
cellent platform adopted, and referred win
especial pride to the amendment onefed ny
Mr.. Giddings, the old war horse of the cause,
reaffirming the doctrine of the equality OF men.
He would strike out every other plank, SPLINTER
all the rest to fragments, to keep that deciara'
ton there. On that platform true ana noheSt
man had been nominated, who, in spite OF poll
ticians, would be chosen TO guide the country
to the safe haven of national peace and pros"
perity.
MIR. ALDRICHS SPEECH.
Mr.. Aldrich said, that OF coming up the
street he was gratifed to see again the old flag
loatng in the air, with the motto-"Freedom
National, Slavery Sectional" He had studied
he discussions between Lincoln and Douglas
nd learned there the quality Of the great re-
ublican of Illinois, and though he shared the
ct he believed the national convention had
iyen us one of the truest men that ever
reathed American air. He is honest and
Mr.. Aldrch spoke OF the
lattorm in the highest terms of approval, and
e thanked Mr.. GiddIngs for insisting on hav-
g it use the words of the Declaration Of In
ependence to declare the great fundamental |
rincipe Of the equality of man. He said -
| know that gentleman from Oregon or some
here else, (aughter) sought to strike out the
ords." Mr. Aldrich continued in a very |
Dirited and able manner to discuss the plat
'rm, and express his agreement with its adj
lirable statement of the principles which |
hould regulate our territorial policy In this
he pointed out the progress i'll the
party of the doctrine broached by
'alhoun, twenty years ago, that the constitu'
ion carries slavery into the territories. Then
eterring to our nominees, he remarked that
Abraham and Hannibal are both historical
ames, he predicted that Abraham Lincoln
nd Hannibal Hamlin would scale the Alps Of
modern democracy, take possession Of re-
ublican Italy, and that the federal govern
nent would be rescued from those who have
o long misused it, and once more administered
n the spirit of the fathers of the republic and
according to their ideas
The meeting closed with the repeated ratifi
,ation of the nominations in the midst of hear
y and long. continued applause. 1t was in
Every respect a successful meeting, and
showed that the heart of the commonwealth is
still beating, true to the good cause.