The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-06-08

the United States. prolonged applause. followed BY
three cheers In behAl u the National Committee
propose tor temporary President q tins
appoint Governor Randall. Of wisoonsn. and Govssnor
King Of New York. as committee TO nducs the Press-
dent pro tenn. 10 the cnair.
The appointments Of Dr. Brsckinridgc greeted with
enthusiastic cheering from tho immense audience.
SPEECH or REV. DR. BRucKINaIDan.
On taking the Chair Rev. Dr. RoBxRr J. BRscxnsiDoz
spoke follows
GESTLEnEH rue CosvKSueH:--You cannot be more
sensible than am that the part which have t. perform
the principles Of my whole life, was Inclined when the
suggestion was made to from various quarters that
IL was In the minds OF many the Convention
to confer this distinction upon mo- TO earnestly decline
accept u. Because l have never sought honors have
and nothing else. But certain considerations led
change my mind (ApblAuse) There Is class OF men
IN the country far too small for the good Of the country
These are the men who merely by their example, BY
their PEN BY their voice. try to do good and oil the more
IN perous times without regard TO the reward that may
stand. by tho distinction conferred upon me.
ono Of the humbiest OF their class that there arc mon
gotten Here is another motive relative to yourselves
aud to the country at large II is good for you is good
pary-io cherish all generous impulses TO follow ali no.
bic instincts (and whore more noble gen.
traysrs and 70 confer ocss 4 i. b. only mere orm upon
those who worthy 70 be trusted and ask nothing
Applause) Now, according to my convictions Of pro-
(Crics Of EGO on.") But has been suggested to me
from many quarters, aud In way which cannot disre
and perhaps the lust expectations Of the Conven.
tion, II did mot as briefly and yet as pre-
great matters which have broush, as here There,
fore, In very few words aud plainly as can, will
these great matters in which ws are ali engaged 10 tho
nrs place. nothing can be more plain than the fact that
m 6ut
- really representing the feelings and principles and
you choose the preudcos Of the American people, a.
were written tn their laws and already passed BY their
votes for tho that viii nominate hero for the
Presidency OF the United States and ruler Of great
become that ruler anything under heaven is certain
before Is 70 done prolonged cheering) And. more
hardly strictly proper that shoud-but a. FAR as know
your opinons suppose 1t 10 just certain now before
30 responded to from one end to the other Of this naton
VIII after has been uttered and recorded by your
Intends q say that Abraham Lincoln shall Be he nom
nee? Great appause.) What wish, however, TO call
your attention 70 the grandeur Of the mission upon
n.y. earncstncss and conscientiousness with which, repre-
sentng Of the greatest and certainly OF the first
people OF the world ought TO discharge these duties
(Appause.) Now. besides the nomination Of President
and Vice President-in regard which sacred office will
say nothing, because know there less differ
encs Of opinion among you-but besides these nomiua
tons have other most solemn duties TO perform You
have organize this party throughout the United states
You have 70 put il in whatever form your wisdom viii
suggest that will unite all your wisdom, energy and do
10 snu e 1svs
lay down with cearness and precision tho principles
on which You intend to carry on this great
meath the and the glory Of the country which lies be-
fore us succeed paiLy mot In double sense briefly,
people, to utter by its the political prn
cpes by which they intend to live and for the sake Of
where may understand precisely what we mean and lay
that furrow deeply and clearly that, while every
who is worthy to associate with feeen may 1t and
pass over u, every man who unworthy may be either
unable TO pass IL. moy be driven far from il. We
want none bu, those no Ike US TO be with Zap
lause.) Now. among these principles. II you viii allow
mo TO il. the first and most distinct that do
not intend TO allow this naton 10 be destroyed. Zap
plause.) We are nation; no doubt pc1iiar ono
ton formed of states and laton except as thcse
States it; and these states states except
they States In that nation. lhcy had right
repudiate the than tho nation epudiae
hem None of them had even the shadow Of right to
DO this and God helping WIN vindicate that truth
that it shall never be disputed in this world.
Appause) 1t ia fearful uttorance that s set before
you who have ALLUDED 70 this subject know hs. rom Ss
foundation Of the present government before and since
our present was there have always
that formed were doubtful OF It's success and the
mon that opposed It's formation did not desire
Jog you on this subject. that for all the Ou,cry
about our violations OF the constitution, this
party thoroughly devoted 70 tina. constitution
than any generation that has lived under It, zap
believe capable OF the strongest PROOF may also add
that It grea, which 10 being propagated
The sustaining Of ,hs. cOsssisuson our fathers made il,
and We love e. intend TO maintain Il. But Il It suits
TO change u We can do so-(npplause-and when II
suits change II, will change IL. (Appause II
ten thousand pieces the nation would DO
maae-a nation awsys-hat declared its independence
as united people, and lived a united people until
under which they lived capable OF modelling Thorn pre-
cisely as their interest. require. We ought TO have
while We love that instrument we VIII maintain Is, and
Will with undoubedertanty put to death friend or foo
who undertakes TO trampe y under 1901; YET beyond
from time to time aud from generation 70 genera alton
(Applause.) One more idea on that subject We have
that instrument the right OF revolution,
which gives without doubt, the right TO change IT,
II existed before the American States and there
need Of rebellion, nsarrecton or civil war except
upon denial the fundamental principles OF all free
govcrpmcnts-ihat tho mnor part must rule and there
Is other method Of carrying society except that the
will OF the majority shall be the VIII OF tho whole
that the will OF the minority shall be the VIII OF the
whole; SO that, in word, to deny the principles
/ have tried TO state is TO mako a dogmatc
assertion that the only form OF that IS posi-
bio with perfect liberty and edged D. God IS
which am trying 10 state boiore you, are principles
which they be not true, freedom Is impossible, and no
but OF pure force exist or ought TO
endure among But the idea which wished To carry
remedy for these troubles sorrows dread
the whole history Of mankind that whatever else be
give stability 70 authority whatever else may DO
done 10 give perpeuty 70 institutions, however wise,
however glorious practical and just may DO the philoso
phy it, has been found that the only enduring, only
imperishabe cement Of all free institutions has
been the blood OF traitors No govercment has ever
been built upon imperishable foundations, which ounda
tons laid In the blood Of traitors. IL Is
fearful truth, but we had a. well avow II At once;
and every lick you strike, and every rebel you
kill, every battle you win, dreadful as It Is 10 do
Il, you are adding, IL may bs yoar, It may be
ten years, II may be century, II may be ten centuries
the life OF the governmeutapd the freedom Of your
children. Great applause Now, passing over that
ideapasing over many other things which 1t would be
right for 70 say did time aud were this the occa
sion, let me add you are Union party. (Appause)
Your origin has been referred TO an having &C.
Cured eight years ago. In one sense u is true
that you are far older than that. ] see before
not only primitive republicans and primitive abc
tionists but also primitive democrats primitive
~higa nrtuoitiv AIMS and allow 10