New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-01-29

-reakrg; an no Democrat, politically speaking II
traced my own political history from the old Wing
Tarty-if i were able 10 do i'll should have found
myself in the sst in favor of the Cnion the
Constitution, and the enforcement Of The lars. Tire
nendous applause NV countrymen Of all parties,
still for the Union, the Constitution and the en-
iorctmtnt of the laws. Renewed applause have
10 argument TO make 10 illusions to make to the sub
iects which my friend and permit me to say, my con-
sIuen from Kentucky has discussed before You this
even ng. Ii is not for me to point out remedy for
tie evils that now surround u.s.
While l. as Kentuckian; while |, as a citizen of a
Slave State, born there and who have lived my life up
this day there where most of those things that are
dear 10 in life situated, still have in the Free
States Of this country hose at dear and near TO
ne Nv people, my flesh and my bone, are on both
,des of Mason and Dixons lire. Applause. i might
perhaps with prcprety) expOstulate with my brethren
IN the South; bnt have not been Democrat, cannot
be Democrat never could be Democrat Ap-
plausel To nv Republican friends in the North and
Sonth, wherever they may be found might say:
VIII YOU, now that Won are IN the ascendency-now
bat these two great parties have been made were,
in this COUNTRY sectional partes-now that they have
drawn section al lines that have produced state oil
things that have feared for years-a result tina,
seems to ne to figure that, at least Lncolhi,es
oan understand WAS the wedge that has spnt this
Uiion-will you make some concession
have no proposition to Offer might with pro-
priety saw al.o that while my friends OF the Sonth
have been making their demands, and who are asking
that the Republican party could, with propIiety make
concessions for the sake OF the Uuion-f Tor nothng
else might, / say-whie my Sout'ern brethren 10
the extreme South are making demands ana asking
concessions of those Border States, of winch my friend
has lust spoken, including noble old hentucky-the
home of CLAY and the lard Of my fathers thunders oil
applause while they are asking the hepnoncah
raty who are known to be in power, IN this Confed-
eracy and this great Union, to do something, might
also appeal to them TO do something if they can do it.
do not ask at your bands sacrifice Of principle, any
more than your iIlend.
Il. nh tn stu
won the last election and entitled TO the fruits OF
according 10 the Constitution and the laws OF the
country. Loud applause. But do ask you, IN the
name Of all that Is sacred, III the name OF d common
rcoue in the name of everything that ought actuae
American Citizens-m the name OF everything that
could acuaie pilanthropists and Christians, and the
lovers of civil and religious liberty throughout the
world 10 do something If II Is in your power at the
rresept time TO saye this COnfedercy. will go for
ANYTHING that could accomplish such glorious result.
ii il needless for to talk any longer on this subject
Ii is needless for Southern men 10 make demands it
is needless for the Border men to make appeals. IL the
Republicans are to do anything, il if time they were
coming forward 10 do it. Applause My own TEL
low-cizens-and mark you, say it here and will say
Il eew here-if you do right am for the Union rs
il IL. GApplause i cannot speak for Kentucky, or
for Virginia cannot speak for Maryland for Tenn
esFee-but may say TO those States, that It seems alb
soluely necessary for their security az well as ours,
that they should "kecg iH.' II if my opinion that
those who boast most, and tell YOU Of their chvalry
and warlike spirit are not always dangerous men.
But when YOU get TO Kentucky YOU will find that
class of men who for the union-who are willing
TO sacrifice eyerythiug-who are willing TO
conn rouise land 10 Weld whatever point, 10 save
this Union. But whenever the stnfe oomes-when
ever say the battle shall be commenced, they will
stand like wall Of fire against your Northern or your
Southern hosts. lAPThuse.
II il very probable, my icllOwCiizens, that IN the
estimation Of some Of my friends ! have talked too
much Tonight Perhaps is the object Of those States
which have left the Union-ii IN truth they may be
raid 10 lave done so-that shall stand by them and
abandon the North. / have at all times deprecated
united North and n united South. Applause II
nav he thought that went too far. should love 70
see the Republican party liberal, and grant what Ken
lucky has not that think It means anything-now
that think this question of Slavery Il perfect al
stracton, and can never amount 10 anything anyhow
But if YOU will do that, will vote for your PROPOSE
ten. will maintain IL, and maintain the proposition
of the gentleman here tonight. will 60 in Tor those
proportions that will have tendency TO give US peace.
II YOU have anything for US, Republican friends,
brig il Oui and let Ms see II. Those who act upon
great principle Of right can never be wrong. The
question now is Can you do anything FOR the sake OF
your beedir country If you cannot do it, the ques-
tion IL: What can You dol
II you can do nothing, let know II, and let's pre-
rare 10 meet the consequences let these consequences
he what thew nav. What is 10 be- my fate i know
not; care nothing about it, far this nation con-
cerned Lwi surrender MP all my slaves Applause.
ain a slave owner and viii cheerfully surrender all
NY shaver. You talk about making sacrifices. i will
give al have. Loud applause You don't demand
II; you don't ark IT but if you save our Unionj viii
Ilace nv head on the blOck-you may take that too.
Loud APPLAUSE ] am like the poor widow am
ready 10 cart in my mite Bat, my Republican friends,
do something, for it seems 10 be thought yon can do H.
and do it speedily, al is Loot. Loud and prolonged
applause
After the rendition Of the national airs, the Star
Spangled Banner" and Dixie three cheers were
given for Mcssrs. Cha. and Adams, and The meeting
adjourned.