New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-03-03
SENATOR WARDS SPEECH.
THE SENTIMENT OF THE PRESS.

the principles OF rtpuDcn freedom, irf-
umpbant defense Of the Republican party from the
false accusations that have been made against IL. AZ
members of the party, constrained 70 admit that the
Senator from New.YOrk mnst be acknowledged az la
representative and the expounder OF it's policy, We
looked forward with 10 little anxiety 70 speech
which all felt was 10 become textbook WIN hepuo-
licans and had been carefully prepared with taat m
tent As snch we cheerfuly receive II, ana wne'ner
the speaker himsef be the nominee iof IDs Once ..
President of this Republic, some other gentleman
standing upon the same platform, we reel cure snas
every one will recognize in the dissemination ana SUI
pre- macy of such doctrines Inc highest security Tor me
perpetuty and welfare Of that glorious Union which
The common inheritance Of North and South ana Esss
and West.
IL Is speech that admits Of no condensation, ana
which needs none for every reader interested In poll
ties will desire 10 read the whole OF 1t FOR himself In
manner ard matter is highly characteristic speech
not remarkably original, seldom eloquent or orhant-
and yet distinguished for its insight, its ability, its
manliness, it's nprehensive and satesmanke views,
and certain noble impassveness which shows that
the author is superior 70 hs opponents IN hs moral
nature as he If in his intellectual.
From The ~ T. Tima
Mr. Seward is inquest Onaby the most prominent
and influential public OF the day. His speech is q
philosophical exposition Of the real nature of that
trovesy and aims mainly at dsspatiDg the false inn
pressions which Misunderstanding on the one hand,
and INSTRUMENTATION the other, have creaed in re-
gard to it. Its tone is emipently dspassoDate and
statesmaDke, and indicates desire 70 silay agitation
and nnonnded prejudice from the public mind,
rather than stimulate the zeal arouse the enth-
siasm of partisan followers. We are confident that
the most pertinacious Of Mr.. Stewards opponents VIII
find nothing in s speech TO strengthen their conyle-
that there s unconstitutional utraism In his
views, intended action, upon the subject OF Slavery.
Indeed, without syllable in the way of direct expa-
nation the whole tenor OF the speech IN direc con
tradction to the sentiments which have been imputed
to him on the strength OF declarations which be has
hitherto made.
Fyom The Psan.slronia Enquirer.
The speech of Senator William II. Seward in the
Federal Senate is OF those historical, p2seionlesS,
and argumentative displays Of OratOry which teach
nation to forget the blind appeals fancy and 70 preu
dice. We presen. this morning full report of the
speech, which we trust will be a:teotirey perused.
Its tendency will be TO make men stand firmly, holding
to the principles enmcisted by our political fore
fathers.
Fyos Tae Bos.oa TyareRey
The speech of Senator Seward may be looked upon
the Republican plan Of the coming Presdentat
campaign 1t is moderate, cool, and calm, almost toa
fault; for in modern political speech we nave come
to look upon something more tnrgd rs necessary ae-
compartment. IL is the work Of safe ana clear
headed statesman.
Either party which falls TO nominate its most promi-
nent and widely. known leader IN this crss will be
beaten; il each puts forth its srong man. tie contest
will be earnest and vigorous.
We anticipate at Charleston the nomination Of Doug
Lac and Stephens and at Chicago of Seward aud Bates,
for the Offices of President and Wise President
From The Boston Adseyti.s,.
The speaker avoids the stale topics Of Southern az
erosion and the invidious comparisons upon which
OF less caber waste their words; the OF terms
of almost inevitable occurrence, but Of unpleasant
sound, is summed with what may appear to some an
of scrupulous decacy The great topic Of the
day is dealt with as if it had never made the Senate
Chamber ring with words of passion and reproach.
Mr.. Stewards speech may not take his friends BY
Irise but venture TO assert that it will dsappoint
and damage his opponents. How far it's moderation
may recommend the man to the favor Of those who
have hitherto dstrusted him, would be premature
conjecture, but certain that it will prove 6
most effective and important aid TO the cause in which
ne ia enlisted, and viii go far toward setting that
ause In its true light in the minds Of many, who arc
till unable to appreciate its real value it's high pur-
pose.
FrOn The BsstOa Courier.
The great event in Congress yesterday was the
peech OF Senator Seward, which we give in full in
be telegraph columns. 1t is marked by that cearress
I statement and holiness of expression which have
always distinguished the performances Of this states
man. We submit it, without further comment this
evening, TO the readers of The Courier.
From The Bridgeport Standard
The general verdict is that the speech was great
one, decided in its views, but calm, conservative, sad
patriotic.
From The Bossoa Journal
Although long, it will command general pernsal, nos
only from the high position Of the distinguished Sen
terly exposition OF the policy of that party in its rels
tons to the South and to Slavery. II reviews in an
able manner the history of the Slavery question: and
demonstrates that the Republican party is not agges-
sve toward the institution ITSELF and that il is nc.
sectional. 1t closes with most forcble and eloQuer:
demonstration of the stability of the Union.
FROM The Boston Ados and Bee
IL is powerful speech cool and dispassionate, nee
excited and fiery. Possibly it has fewer of tIoss
highly.wrought Macmillan passagesthan some othe- Of
the distinguished Senator'S Oraops. But is ye,
searching, logical and satesmanlke. Considering ne
source from which it comes and also its mater, h Is
the great production of the present session, as Will
be point and an era in the great canvass which is
now opening. II is in fact, Senatorial ora,cr
worthy any period of this Republic, OF any period Of
any patton which has existed heretofore. ~
From The Springfield (dsss.l RspsblioaH.
AS yindication of himself and of tie ReprSlt2n
party from the attacks of their enemies and the Dis
trust OF ignorance, there could be nothing cd
n.rable or complete than this sp ech.
From The Uoycsstey (Nlsss) Spy
There millions who will read IL now WIN aa-
mration and the next generation will study 10 as one
Of the greatest and most important speeches. ot our
time. II is mastery state rent OF the slavery cues
ton and the present position OF parues suon s'Se
ment as no other man could make. Ana IL vas den'-
cred with such freedom from passion sucn dignity ana
elevation of mind and such serene confidence IN us
principles that it must compel the respect ahu samfs
lion Of his opponents. His statement o. te principles
and views of the Republican party will be accepted
o the hest that has been made and who is litter
than he 10 bear the party standard and lead TO vic
,ory in this wear of our Lord 1860! Who can awaken
more enthusiasm, or give us better hope OF success
Let ma lie men and act with the spirit of men. No
other man be thought of at Chicago in whom there
is more prome Of strength and power to the Repab-
lican party
II showed how great is his statesnanship and what
deep and extended views he takes of the ties that bird
the States As an intellectual effort it exhibited great
ability with careful preparation and thought in every
part. 1t was, moreover, much lees radical aud uacn
more conservative than his enemies had expected.
From The Providence Joa,aoL
u lie traces with master hand the bearings OF .Gs