Semi-weekly standard. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1853-18??, 1859-10-08


honored one who taught NE tn admire
Fair women in their twenties-dOnt you see
hat then, dear Bess, rs was standing by her,
Her lips quite close now this il entire SOas-
Vpon my spnl- lnads believe Twas yea! F.
4..--4{From the St. Paul Democrat, August "a.
SPEECH OF HORATIO SEYMOUR IN ST. PAUL,
2Tg.a MINNESOTA s"FoAH
Tho Niqger and the Slaee Trode-Purity Of Demo-
cratic Principles-Spread Ergleism-GrOnth Of
the West-TKe South and the Union.
Concert Hall, on Monday evening, was crowdedto
its utmost capacity by the substantial citizens Of St.
Paul men of all political parties, to hear ex-Govcr
nor Horatio Seymour, Of New York, address the
Young Mems Democratic Union Club on the political
questions of the day. The announcement Of the
meeting was not made until late in the afternoon yet
every seat in the hall was occupied aud the asles
densely crowded
Gov. Seymour on entering the hall was warmly
greeted. He was introduced to the audience by the
President Of the Club William Sprigg Hail. Esq, in
brief address, in which the great services of Gov
ernor Seymour to the country and the democratic
party we're glowingly recounted. Governor Seymour
then took the stand and for hour and half held
the audience spell bound it werc by his pcrsua-
sive eioquence and convincing logic. He was inter-
rupted only by enthusiastic bursts Of applause, and
upon his conclusion was greeted with six as hearty
cheers ever issued from the threats of the same
number Of men.
Gov. Seymour, on rising, said:-Friends and fel-
low citizens: Although live in different States Of
this confederacy although our homes more than
thousand miles apart, l have right to address
you as citizens of a common country It was with
some reluctance that consented to speak to you in
partisan character. Since have left my home in
the far East have had many invitations to address
meetings. and have had occasion 10 value the good
opinion of those who do not think as you and do
touching great political issues and it is repeat
with some reluctance that put any line of differ
encs between them and me-
And on the other hand, holding my views with
all Sincerity, could not deny myself the pleasure
of meeting assembled the democrats of the young
State Of the West-your own beautiful State of Min
nesota tApplause) While travelling over this
great country my heart has grown warm-and dead
indeed must be the heart Of any that would not
and have been taught in some measure to recon-
slider my political views While in solitude Of that
travel while on the great lakes and passing over the
fertile plains of the West, and witnessing every
where the progress of the country and prosperity
of the people, no thoughtful man can help asking
himself what he should do to further and uphold the
great and glorious institutions of our confederacy-
(Applause) We, of the East look upon your polit-
ical action, citizens of Minnesota with peculiar in
terest When we come here we sec many familiar
faces and meet those with whom VIC have been per-
sonaly acquainted. We know from whence they
have come, what has brought him here, the hope
and we sympathize deeply therefore, with your con-
dition, hopes and fears. You have come here not
only to influence your own destinies but your poll
cy will tell upon every State of this mighty confed
eracy. Placed as you arc at the head of the great
Mississippi you exercise and will continue to cxcr.
else great influence, not only upon the Northwest
but upon the whole country. Cheers Thought
f,I 1ncl. Al A. l. A.
power of the States will be transferred to the great
West. We at the East labor under some disadvar-
tages There s . marked difference between the
views and sentiments of men from New York and
the men from Virginia and South Carolina From
the outset they have been distinct communities
But is not 50 here in this great broad valley; this
land where people learn to forget their preudices
And we look hopefully to the day when the great
political power Of the country shall be placed in the
valley Of the mighty Mississippi What is to be the
future Of this State? Are you who arc now LAYING
its foundations are building up its destinicso
who are making its public opnion-are you to be
men to love your country and cherish its institu-
tionsi 10 hold broad generous views; or, on the
other hand are you to be men swayed by local pas
slons LEGAL Prs~ices and local interests! Are you
laying the foundations of your State with stern
and strict regard to the fidelity of the State to her
obligations, and to the vndication of her good name
from any aspersions against her honor and integr-
': saass AIRY yss
tne outset doing that which win ten favorably for
. many long year upon the morals Of your State,
upon your chasaeter and upon your institutions p
For Eteh you, when ststes Or individuals swerve
no,1ao.ng what is strictly right they infct deep
ana Wal blow upon their character and reputation
one mat VIII Tell against tnem for many . long
year. la?Planse( Let us look little 1t the his.
Tory Of TINS great land Of the West. Why, the men
YET nve VINO lived before our country was-before