Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1860-07-13
Judge Douglas sreech at Tgrasa-
delphia Saturday NfgEat.

the friends Of DOUGLAS turned out in great
strength at Philadelphia on Saturday even
ing, in Independence Square, to ratify his
nomination. Every ward in the city turned
out in great strength, and the attendance
could only. be numbered by thousands
There were several speeches, and among
them &. L. Marshall Of California; Major
Herran, of louisiana; John Forsyth and
Mr.. Parsons of Alabama; and CIV. Jones,
of Tennessee.
After the adjournment the immense con-
course proceeded to the hotel to serenade
Mr.. Douglas.
The utmost enthusiasm prevailed, and it
was some time before the Hon. Charles
Brown, who performed the part Of chair
man, could command sufficient order to in
troduce Mr.. Douglas, who had been vocife-
rously cheered and called for on all sides. =
At length, after many earnest appeals, and
a great deal ofpersuasion, the excitementin
a measure subsidized, when Judge Douglas
made his appearance on the balcony of the
first floor. He was received with cheer af-
ter cheer, and, when order was finally re-
stored, spoke as follows Petersburg Er-
press.
! Fellow citizens of Philadelp hia 1t seems
as if you are determined to overwhelm me
with your kindness whenever [ enter your
| beautiful city. The most magnificent recep-
| ton have ever seen extended to any man
| received at your hands less than two years
since, upon my entry into your city. To-
night | supposed | was coming to enter your
city quietly, and to retire to sleep without
meeting with any masses Of my fellow citi-
| zens. But when find such demonstra-
ton as this, SO imposing in numbers, and
everything that adds force to it, I cannot
refrain from making my appearance, noa for
the purpose of making speech, but to ex-
press my profound gratitude for the eompli-
ment you have paid me. Cheers
| have no political speeches to make dur
ing the pending canvass. # my political
opinions are not well known to the people of
the United States. it is not worth while for
me tospend time to explain them. FChecrs I
1t now remains for the people to take the
matter into their own hands, and to make
such decisions of the great issues before the
country as will preserve the Constitution in
violate, as the surest and only means of per-
petuating this glorious Union. Cheers
Pennsylvania has mighty interest in the
preservation of this Republic. She, from
her geographical position. is bound to re-
main as she began, the keystone arch Of the
Federal Union. [Oheers. Pennsylvania
has the elements Of an empire within her
own limlts-all the elements Of greatness,
whether you look at her agriculture, at her
commerce, at her manufactures, at her raw
material, at her mineral weaith-everything
indeed. which contributes to make great
country powerful, is to be found within the
borders Of the keystone State; and in my
opinion the people Of Pennsy lvania have
come to the conclusion that the Congress of
the United States can be better employed in
developing the great material resources of
the country, than by wasting time in forcing
slavery or anti-slavery upon the people
Immense cheering
The Consultation Of the United States has
conferred upon the Federal Government GER
tain powers and duties which they ought to
perform. Let that Federal Government be
confined strictly within the narrow sphere Of
Federal States, leaving the people of the
States and Territories free to govern them
selves without any dictation from Federal
officers. Tremendous cheers.
My friends, l said that had no political
speech to make, and I will not permit the
temptation of this vast and enthusiastic
crowd, by their repeated cheers and compli-
ments, to induce me for amoment to violate
that resolve. Therefore bid you an affec
tionate good night. Enthusiastic and long
continued applause.
At tie conclusion Of his speech, Judge
Douglas retired amidst the most enthusiastic
cheers Three times three and a ''bully
tiger" for Douglas and the whole Demo
cratic ticket, concluded the proceedings, and
the vast assemblage dispersed
HnRscnHL V. JOHNSON AT HoME.-In
1856, Mr.. Underwood, Of Georgia, in the
Cincinnati Convention, in behalf Of the DEL
legation from his State, nominated Herschel
Nv. Johnson for Vice President on the ticket
with Mr.. Buchanan, in the following strong
language:
"Mr. President Since the Government
was established Georgia has had but three
hcabinet or executive Offices in the govern
ment. Her recent brilliant triumphs for
the Democracy give some claims to be con
sidered in the choice of the candidate for at
least the second office in the Government,
! I will therefore, present the name of one
of her sons, who, in two Of the severest po-
liticM battles ever fought in the State, bore
with his stalwart arm and dauntless heart
the flag of Democracy to glorious victory,
that man who had met one of the fercest
and most dangerous factions that ever rails
ed it's grim front in the land, and sent it
bowling back to its den.
II propose the name of Herschel v.
Johnson loud applause.
Patrick Henry Aylett, Esq, appointed
United States Attorney, for the Eastern Dis
trict of Virginia, vice John NJ. Gregory,
Esq, resigned. is a gentleman Of excellent
legal atsainn.ents, and a writer Of rare readi-
ness and power It is understood that seve-
raj disting uished legal gentlemen were can
didates for the coveted honor, but Mr.. Az
lett being endorsed, by the entire Virginia
delegates in Congress, went through like a
shot out of a shovel" The office is worth
about 81 500 per annum.
The vacant judgeship on the Supreme
Court bench cannot be filed till December,