New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1842-10-29
h.....ssr from Gov. seward.


otto Executive to RoBERr SMITH, ESQ, one OF or
most upright and worthy citizens. About to re-
tire, as he Il, from the high station be has SO
highly honored and adorned, to the peace and re-
tired Quiet Of pirate life Governor SEWARD pro
claims 70 his brethren his unyielding devotion 10
tha principles of the great Wing party, and pledges
his Jealous cooperation L, giving them full and
triumphsn. effect
ALBANY, October g, 1892.
Ny DEAR SIR The kind inquiries made concerning my
purposes deserve frank and explicit position
NY motives IN seeking retirement exclusively per-
sona bat such rasl might rghniy govern every ct-
zen shalt devote myself chiefly duties arising gu. OF
my domestic relations which OF have been much
neglected during The last fvrr years. Though may pro-
pery caimsome exemption from active partisanship, shall
in private life be the Democratic Wing sentiment
in action and association, that have been public life
While do not doubt that have unntenuonaly committed
many errors SHALL nevertheless bear with the convlc
ton that principles ard pslicy have maintained are
essential welfare OF the People The advancement
of society Economy and Accountability in the conduct OF
public affairs watchinness prevent delays e1
peuse and oppression i'll the administration of Justice the
maintenance OF the faith of State with citizens, and
with all oke! public Creditors every sacrifice the dill
gent prosecution Of the unfinished public works 10 Their
completion; tbe application OF surplus revenues derived
works by reasonable tolls The extension OF The
ystem OF Internal Improvements throughout the whole
State the preservation Of inland trade and the more
complete acquisition OF that Of the far West the limitation
OF The central Executive and Administrative powers OF the
the OF the Judiciary from every other de-
panent of Government, except when otherwise ordained
by the Constitution the improvement OF Agriculture, ana
patronage OF useful arts; the diffusion OF knowledge ana
the cultivation of virtue by correcting from time to time
such defects system OF public education as impair It's
efficiency or prevent from extending It's benefits TO youth
in any region of the State condition in society the
exrpation of prejpdces which divide society into conflict
ing masses the removal of unwse and injurious restrictions
upon aliens and their Incorporation readily and cbeerny
int the body polite equal members Of the American
family; the ameioraon CT the condition OF the African
race and an enlargement Of their legal and constitutional
rights the 10 attempt 10 obtain the sane
ton OF this State the institution of huaa serv;ude and
in short the maintenance in spirit well in form, in
practice as we'll in theory OF the great fundamental lrnih
that all men are equal and have naienable
rights among which life liberty and the pursuit OF
happiHess-Thsse are and principles have had
maintain under the highest responsibility which
can rest on any citizen, and which shall continue TO main
tain not however without respect the opinions Of others
In regard to national subjects shall continue to believe
that sourd and uniform national currency, receiving It's
form and sanction from the Government othe u author
rzed by the Constitution and indispensable tothe restoration
ofhe prosperity othe country and tatn accomplishing ms
object il is most important to adopt system which, while
shall gidy responsibility by the fiscal agent TO
Congress- shall subject the public Treasury TO E1ecu-
tive control that laws udlcousy designed 10 los
ter existing branches Of American Industry and to raise 9TH
ers which may be congenia climate soil and state OF
society indispensable merely o.he prosperity but
TO tho real independence of the country; that the spirit Of
our commercial code has been wisely and huma2ey mod
fed by the general bankruplaw as well asby State ega-
ton that the credit of the Federal Government cannot be
restored until the black stain OF Reputation shall be eaced
from the escucheens Of of the States that the pros
perty of those and of the whole country per
fecty until their credit is restored, and they arc ena
bed 10 resume the prosecution OF public works wisely de-
SIGNED IN deveope their and the pbys
cal barriers of inland trade that these objects worthy
moi only the OF the several State legislatures but OF
the serious consit of the Congress OF the United
which imperavey required to contribute to lose
important objects by restoring the States the revenues OF
The National domain the basis OF systemso State hnance
for the purposes paying existing engagements, promo
ng education and prosecuting Internal improvements that
the RESPONSIBILITIES general legislation, and especially
those involving fiscal measures belong properly to Con-
gres and when the Executive power used either TO dc
tate such measures Congress defeat those which
ceive their deliberate sanction, abuse OF great
yatiye power committed which tends to change the Con
st;tuon and finally that we have bad experience enough
already TO Justify declaring that one election to the
highest trust in the Republic shall henceorth be the bound
arv of political ambition.
While question the patriotism OF any class OF Ey
rlow-citizens believe that those who approve Of the
porlant features the policy have thus Indicated cd'
The existing state OF things safely look for its maintenance
only TO the Wing partyihe party of relief oil enterprise
of progress and OF hope-the party which
bas cnrrec ted many abuses the State government anu
has faithfully upheld the permanent interests and honor
New.York through season of extreme dcultythe party
wbch has corrected some great Naonal evils and has been
prevented from restoring immediate and complete prosper
y TO country only by the death OF It's chosen Chief and
The detection of his successor.
Entertaining these sentiments, ueed scarcely say that
shall perform cheerful and grateful duty in givngmy
suffrage at the ensuing election in favor OF LUTHER BRA
DISH for The Office of Governor OF this State. owe it
him 10 testimony TO the eminent talents distinguished
orobity aud generous patriotism he las exhibited during
our connection the conduct OF public affairs Not only
m him but also to GABRIEL FURMAN OF the most able
and enghte the State has called TO her service,
owe heartfelt and perpetual gratitude for Jealous faithful
and condinS support in the discharge OF The trust confer
red upon me by my teowczens To these CITIZENS and
10 others may from time TO time be designated by
The Wing party their representatives in local. State and
National elections, whether in the customary form OF con
ventions such other mode ma,rity may prefer,
shall continue render my cheerful support and that
port will trust be the less effective because my mo
ve be gratitude for hones already received, instead
OF personal objects be accomplished Should the
conflicts end the complete establishment of Wing prDc
pies aud men III the General aud State Govern
ments sha rejoice bit If the be prolonged
snail ce lcie LediouS ouu
portion the shall require increased devotion and
energy irsm its true and faithful advocates
remain Dear Sir, with assurances OF sincere respect
your friend and feewcitizen,
WILLIAM II. SEWARD.
ROBERT SMITH, Esq New.York.
70 The Plebeian speaks of financial Sc
crets.' which will astonish the Wings of the Com
mon CouRcil. Not SO close secrets as you imas-
inc, neighbor. Buy an Extra Tribune to-day at
noon and, our wsrd for it, Loco Focosm will find
some cause for establishment at the uncovcrng OF