The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1848-10-01
Connecticut.

AT the late democratic convention in this State, the
gallant Lieut. Col Seymour, of the New England regi
ment and formerly member of Congress, with Governor
Cleveland, nominated candidates for electors oI
the State at large Col Seymours speech on accepting
the nomination is given in the New Haven Register, from
which we select the following striking passages
sour opponents have nominated strictly military man
as their canddaie-one who has had experience in
civil life, Col. s. did not approve of any such policy
HE would not support any for the presidency the
ground of his military glory alone. When such policy is
established, if should be, shall have military
Pronune'amentos' to govern us in lieu OF the ballot
boxes. He would to Gen Taylor all the credit to
which he IS entitled on account OF his military services
but he would not place him in improper positionone
which he would not be well fitted to fill with honor
Our votes fellowfreemen, belong TO the who is
pable of filling the high trust of the presidential office in
manner that shall promote our honor and preserve our
interests-one who has had experience enough in ma
tional affairs TO make his decision safe. We ought not
in justice to ourselves, and in view of solemn Oaths
as freemen, vote for any who is not well fitted by
experience in civil affairs, and by natural talent, TO fill
that most responsible post of President,
SHOW, sir, Continued Col the old soldier, General
Taylor frankly admits his nexperience, his incompetent
time His practical education has been in the camp
alone 1t is not enough--not equal to the responsible
place for which he is nominated Daniel Webster admits
all this.
''Such is not the case with Lewis Cass His long ser
vices in the cabinet the Senate chamber in the halls
OF legislation as governor Of the Territory OF Michigan
minister 10 one OF ule nrSt nallOnS OF
have eminently fitted him TO fill any station in gov
eminent 10 which the people may call him. He sound
in principle, and is peculiarly well fitted by education,
experience, and high order OF talents TO discharge the
duties of President the satisfaction of the American
people.
The democratic party strong in its principles If a
few have fallen Off few who have been leaders have
deserted u.s. the fact will nclte the to rally with
greater energy for their great Their loss shall
be our gain The principles of the democratic party
have hold upon the human heart Our country owes
ayp nd
those principles The reforms of the democracy cover
statute books.
"Wha party is it that has made country greater,
happier, better We all know it is the democratic party
Would any OF you now give up Louisiana Florida
Texas No, you would not. Would you surrender the
territory of California and New Mexico, recently ac-
CURED Certainly not These acquisitions would never
have been made but for the peseyerng efforts OF the de-
mocracy against the steady opposition OF their political
opponents You recollect, Mr.. President (Ion John
Stewart) when you held seat in Congress, you voted
for Texas Your heart in it. recollect your reply
ts mid men, who told you that to vote for Texas
would ruin you. Ii was this: Il must do my duty and
trust to results. shall vote for Texas That proud
act never ruin you, Mr. President! Look at Texas
now, sir with her schools churches, and improvements
Look at the blessings that have followed annexation
the Rio Grande every foot of land is under good gov
eminent. Our borders extended to the Paclhc
From the rising to the setting sum- democratic principles
must prevai-from the borders of the Atlantic to the Pa
cic we shall witness the influence of democracy anc
liberty.
s'Col s. said he came in unprepared to speak. But h
heart in the cause and he c0utd labor TO promote
from this day to the election loud cheering)"
Let every democrat go and do likewise