New-York daily tribune., 1843-09-29
THE IElET: NE.
Political speech by ExGov. Seward.

Of County Officers. 1t was well attended and
marked by harmony and enthusiasm Robert
Johnson, of Ira, Benjamin (. Hall, Of Auburn,
and Ashbel Avery, Of Genoa, were nominated as
candidates Tor the Assembly. series OF Reso-
utions was reported by bon Christopher Nor
gan, strongly in support Of the existing Wing
Tariff, in favor Of the system OF Internal Improve
nents, hostile to the stop policyof Loco o-focoism
uging the support Of the dignity and rights Of
The Empire State in opposition to Virginia In
section Laws, and concluding as follows:
Resolrea That the anticipated fruits of glorious VIC
,nry won ls4o under tie bn,n-r Of the gallant and la
nen,ed Harrison have been los; to US through The uneEam
lied trescherv and perdy of john T.ie who has
Eorned an undsuised alliance with o.Focoismyet
having country love, Interest, TO promote; the
memory Of Washington, Adams and Harrison 10 cher
in we will again nail tag the masthead, and with
BryRY CLAY, the FARMER ASHLAND as our leader,
will trump. in Sii as we did III lSi0.'
These were adopted By acclamaton Ex-Gov-
e1,or SEWARD was then loudly called upon and
u.ite the following remarks, as we find them re-
,ortca in the Auburn Journal:
sr President and Feiiorc. Citlzsas:
should have been only fidelity, but IN graft
;uds If had availtd myself OF his the first occasion
which has occurred since csunng my residence here TO
renew my political association ,,itl my earliest and
MED friends, the Wings OF Cayuga county.
You have kindly SAID that my has recently been
heard in your assemblies But you need BE- reminded Of
ny apology. If there has been fault il has been yours
more than mine My fellow citizens throughout the Sate
called away from here, arduOus aud oppressive
uu., But It was from, your prompting tha they called
forget eau never forget, my Obligations Ia the
Wings OF the State of NewYoIk and every Of tetn
but those obligations resulted from your favor had
been obscure this day enemy could wish had
no; through many years enjoyed the Confidence au1
kindness beaming in the faces of all around me.
You adopted youthful stranger, twenty years ago,
and through all occasions OF Joy and sorrow, and many
coalcts OF varied fortune you adhered me- cherished
aud sustained me- until by such distinguished favor Your
part was commended the confidence Of fellow ct
zeps throughout the State.
And now the separation over the duties OF high Of
fee have been performed whether for good for evil 10
YOU the people OF this State, for impartial time
determine. dare not indulge the hope that your Kindness
Inspires but anything has been done for the cause o our
country for the Of right popular government
must be largely referred yourselves come back you
again humble In spirit and condns IN Your generosi-
r. as when first came twenty years ago. If ay honor
respect has been gained, bring you wish the sheat
we're fuller wish had rpened better But such as it is
Hay down before you Unworthy of your accept
ace it the Offering Of one who has never forgotten thai
uou sent him the harveseld and who knows that
AZ least believe, the reaper dgent and faithful.
Ny friends and breb'en,-When was III high place
accustomed receive sautaons Of respect and conf
dsuce tlststed them Often because they were the Offer
u of party unmingled sometimes perhaps, with
tires Of interest But this is the came an
unoberred observer into your Convention when sen
nens poured forth freely and with enthusiasm the
resolutions which have Just been adopted What was my
surprise and qualification find ,h., these sentiments
responses full and hrm 10 suggestions aud propositions
which emanated from the Executive Department during
connection with the Government OF this STATE. This
Incidence has affected ME deeply tan can describe
for hiss raised hope that have altogether erred
abored altogether III vain.
superficial observer might thiu there for sad-
aes. in The circumstances OF reunion: left you
strong Triumphant party find You dlG'Aished IN mum,
be and hating in retreat Bat there !, nothing paniui
this; if it question personal with myself only
would not have it otherwise II shows that there Is some
thing to do, where much ionr recruiting list Is
opea aud will not reject avolunts"I In that character
desire re.enlist; wish pretrment Tor myself want 70
aid your candidates They have been tue and faithful to
ne want TO prove my gratitude hy showing that can be
aud faithful them. And shall be able 10 render dis
interested service, for paid aud oreTpaid already ioT
all the render. There is no honor, pEeienent
the power of my feowcti7ens to bes;ow, that could So
duce now from the tranquil pursuits OF private HE nor
shall seek 10 influence action In the exercise oi DIS
cpne have learned the duty of submission, and my
vices will be all the cheerful because relieved
from the responsibilities in Council
Now is there any for Encouragement We have sui
tsed political defeat What party has no What party
that adhered principles has suffered occasional defeat
Aor have been accustomed TO service and sacrifices
Our Chief betrayed What army would not have been
thrown into disorder by the detection Of its commander =
Nevertheless, though obliged retreat we have reteated
without dsmay; have regained safe ba'te-eound-ie
old battle-ground The enemy longer puses us but is
suffering the usual distraction of victory We have lost
OF numbers tu, have gained harmony and ygor by
the loss. We all good aud true tina; are lett Our
Cayuga Regiment knew holiday service and never
before in sound condition Let us remember
the elements political These first 70 select
good faithful aud discreet for leaders; let them BE- n
mn, tried by fie You have nominated such Tor
Corone for Clerk ard for Representatives; LEI em have
cur support; from this moment aud henceforth When
Conventions shall have nominated The candidates for
Senator, fol Governor for Lieutenant Governor for Pesi
ten ald for Vice President let them receive the
Jealous the enthusiastic support which they snail deserve
merely by personal merit but by the which
ey shall be pledged and by TIC principles that are at stake
In all our contests
II all be catifed in the selection if shall
think ,ha,a available beneficial designation might
have been made let all remember ha; BY the election OF
those designated the adoption oi many important
principles, while by their defeat hazard the loss OF ali
useful measures and the Of all cardinal principles
Measures important. and always, than men
The interests OF Agriculture free labor in every de-
partment, be sustained, by usainng Wing Ta
apolicy that involves less ;han the real independence Of
orr country The restoration Of public credit and lndi-
Wdu. prosperity and the public honor ad the preservation
OF public virtue, are be affected promoted BY tie DIS
tu,ou of the surplus ayails tie public lands smoag the
several States. The public works, the monuments OF the
glory and power of State PROSTATE throughout all
lis borders 10 be re.esabished aud preserved. The
ght'a sovereguy o cur State and the SUPP macy o the
Constitution OF the United States to be yindcated
against the puslllaumity which would make party
Ii. accursed system Of huma, slav.,y
Aud last Of ALL the principles OF universal palitica equal
y aud OF universal educaou essential moral AID social
progress the establishment of the gea, truth the Deca
s;iOn Of Independence, thai all men born free equal
and have naenable nigh, to personal freedom and equal
suffrage IN fee Representative forms of goyernmentto
ise principles the Wing Party Of this State pledged
these principles the Wing Party IS destined TO establish LIE;
Z. firmly msintain them Let them be all OCCASIONS pro-
claimed and our ranks Will be restored their iuness
Of numbers, and animsted with OF victory
Domestic duties to all men IN this country, neg
s,ed by me daring four years of pubic calamity, press
upon ,ne-but they are rot exclusive. If be Of
among yoa here. in your towns aud districts,
sustaining the candidates III defending their measures
shsl be commended totbe coun,! b, your delegated
,enblies now aud for the futur-lrt the call VIII
ser be unreasonable lwill fluid willing with allny
u III ,nnl ~. ,l,.n le. rs once nnrp iniu hands ,l