The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1853-10-15

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afford guarantee that, Wide rights abroad Will be
iected shall not be Involved in unnecessary and
undignifed squabbss. Virginia will be pleased that the
iiustrous Rives has SO worthy successor"
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Governor Seymour OF New York.
We copy from the Journal OF Commerce the following
remarks OF Governor Seymour addressed 10 the Union
Democratic Club. prominent part taken by Governor
Seymour in behalf of General Cass in lSss will be
forgotten in due appreciation OF his suboned remarks
in regard to the union policy in the democratic ranks:
"Yousa Mrs's DEaocsAric USlos CLus.-ADDRr.s or
his xxcKLLENcy Gov. SEYMOUR Last evening special
cling club held its rooms 765 Broad
way purpose of receiving his cxcelency Governor
Horaia Seymour and other distinguished democrats The
proceedings commenced by Mr., James W. smith being
appointed chairman pro tens. Mr. Carr moved that
Of three be appointed to wait upon the Governor
the ST. Nicholas Hotel and invite him proceed forth
with the club took place, after which his
ceency entered tho room, and received by Mr. John
Cochanc, president OF the club. who introduced him the
members, with whom the Governor spent some time in
conversation.
The president stated thar they had for the purpose
of taking their elowci,iz,n and send Gov Seymour,
by the hand. and if such could be permitted political
club 10 extend social greeting TO citizen who
pied high office and disnied position among them.
:" Governor Seymour then said you thai
very happy avail myself of my privilege
Der of this club 10 address you. feel very much the
vorabe consds myself and feel oblga-
lions which the entire democratic party OF the State
der this club for its energetic support the presi
dental econ regret thar this time the harmony Of
the party somewhat dsu bed and the
because of the young and efficient members OF tina,
w. who having exerted they
it an honorable triumph, find that TO exient the
hopes which they cherished couded by the dis
sensions which prevail in ranks. know that both
regards myself and other members Of that party,
has led remarks, unkind suspicion and belief
perhaps that have always taken that position which
should respect the questions OF the day is
time that the democratic party OF this State, after
denal election has felt its ranks disturbed This results
tho great oil the victory which
the election We have great many Issues now All
ating the public mind is natural that, alter having
overwhelmed political opponents the disposition Of
patronage should create bad feeling but have MOI
the slightest idea that there will be any enduring III
ties standing in the way Of the democratic party of New
York. have fear what the consequences this
agitation vii! be in year from this time have no,
slightest doubt but thai in the end will siren xhen
tho great OF 1856 think 20, because the
very divisions which exist in tho democratic party
induce US the more strongly examine the princi.
pies OF our party. Some charged entertaining
heresies, but believe that inquiry will satisfy s,l more
strongly than we ac satisfied that the position which
we bold 10 tho right Without sloppHg 70 consider the
merits OF The controversy which has existed il 10 sucien,
say thai In the spring of lS bsors single ste had
been taken in the organization OF the sections Of the
democratic party. fouad the democratic party here uni
ted togche and in point Of tact reunion of the
cratic party Of this State effected 70 ths trans,
action which has ally been alluded the occasion
when tho party laid asids its differences. and rallied
again under a common organisation. Bat IL we come
down TO the conventions hen the
ixAtions were abandoned, what do fndl Why those
who acted ia support of General Cass in 1873 were the
dr propose that these differences laid aside
II has been the policy Of this oIub invite our ary
Whatever its differences might be, creditab
OF the principles oil our party. and In
snmA H.
cooperate it has done heretofore as il did mos,
cessfoly at the last pre,dental election know mai
portion OF eowdemocrats have felt for reason, be.,
known 10 themselves that they could not they have
sad, any onxcr cooperate with Now, how that
know that party divided and prosa,ed in 1916
bu, conceive that all Of the questions which divided us
then have passed away. At time was IA oame.,
supporter OF General Cas aud Of the princpes of thar
secton OF the party who rallied around In this State
We bund the parties divided regard to an exciting
qacson--one which IN It's very might very we'll
disturb the minds OF the citizens of this county Tn,
great questions which disturbed l5ls have been set.
lied and we do discover that there has been nnv
great tenaci,y shown with regard the men We wish
to nominate How, then, is that the action. Of the
members OF the democratic parry OF this State should
be frustrated by finding organization again divi.
ded and parayxsd by dissenson and angry
this time 1t certainly 10 that differ upon maj.
principle, that there anyhing
able In principles upon which party was mined 4,
that had been the case. objection should have been
Al eafy Gay, out " IS objection
have well been taken by thosc wore
the dicators Of the upon which this parry should
standupon the support OF the pe. Of
this State and Of this nation kewsc I1rea pplau And
very difficult speak upon ths subject without reflect
ing upon the spirit OF hose who differ as and do no,
intend make any reply the somewhat harsh remaiks
which have been made it'll regard my line of pol
ICY have discovered, in the Of my brief and up-
important political career, that IL 10 great des better
10 live down unjust attacks than attempt talk them
down. tAppause have discovered that it is tAs better
earnestly and consistently support those prime pies
which deem lie right to be forbcsring
and 10 cndcavor 10 vndicstc principles rather en-
gage in controversies regret II OF our
democratic friends in the other psu of the Union ha
any such dissensions should occur.
Tho Governor continued at length address the
club which several distinguished dem were or.
seDted."
A Texas LApy.--A ieat evincing the most uncom-
courage and presence OF mind for one OF her sc
recently performed by Miss Sophia Peters, daughter
OF Mr.. f. Peters. OF this county The other day, when
grown persons, with the exception of Misc Peters and
her mother, the house. child five years old
grandson Of Mr. Peters, discovered 10 b a IN,
hottom of \ veil acme thir4y feet deem Hoe L..~ q