The New York herald., 1862-10-23
Speeches Of Samuel Sloan, Horatio
Seymour, John Van Buren,
and David Floyd Jones.
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The Brooklyn Academy Of Music crowded last night
from footlig hts to topmOst gallery with enthusiastic
Asmocrats assembled raty the nomination Of Horato
Seymour Governor and hear speeches from their
candidate and other leaders Of their party The
odasons Of the Academy oil too small for the
ssmbly, but for those who could not gain admttance
there were outside arrangements made Montague
was brilliantly illuminated for distance with cal
cium light. placed the central star to the lights Of
resser magnitude in the shape Of tastefuly arranged
pyramids Of gaslamps. Two or three stands for
speakers constructed in the street. and most Of the
usual oonoomants Of old fashioned democratic meetings
were brought into play.
The stage was crowded with many Of the substantial
citizens Of Brooklyn aud there number Of ladies
the stage and in the boxes.
Before the commencement Of the proceedings band
played several popular airs and Also in response calls
Aom several Hibernians, gave "Garry Owen.'
As Mr. Seymour made his appearance the stage, es-
eortsd by several gentlemen, he Immediately recog.
nized and there unanimous outburst Of applause
Most Of the audience their feet cheered him
Justify for several minutes.
The meeting called TO order by Mr.. James B. Craig
who nominated as presiding officer, Mr.. Samuel Sloan,
ysssiAsns Of the Hudson River Railroad.
Mr.. sLoAN's SPEECH.
Mr. SLOAN reured thanks for the honor conferred upon
him and said-lt Is no formal thanks that tender feel
Mat this b crisis-this 10 solemn, this is a serions
boar = The country. tH, hi, hi) We are here, loyal
eoantSy, 70 the Union II was-emphaticaly striking
She table before in.Qoud cheersl-to the constitution
nd louder cheers.) Shall ] say mofes (Yes, yes.)
Ho WIN leave TO others We have come here tonight
NJ tha Aata al Va Ynrk
OFFICERS OF THE MEETING.
large number Of vice presidents and secretaries Of
the meeting wero thon appointed.
RESOLUTIONS.
The following resolutions were proposed ss the senti
nsnt Of the meeting, and carried by acclama on:
rh. % sG5sa spsess s,s ppr9ye Of hs
. rof sos So%yeTnor@iaSys.io GOV m n.yiSS seymour
Ior Canal oommissionsrz q William l. skpner G
SSr Csrs of Court e oi A. Tmadg
Rsscvsd That The platform Of principles adnped at
Hs:oived That the democracy OF New York. waIvng the
expression Of upon questions rendered
pestye BY the imperied condition Of their country here
That sSsy win continue tender the their
@ :spprs:. M y. rsoslSs and restore was
the na % so A. s r sa @ aoss safia b
constituted authorities with full power to accomplish such
6y the following resolution unanmoasly passed BY
SoSy nsssd hssn when be departed from
"sh0Ss s0.oa s q % public as s.yo;aos ev been
forced upon country the of the Southern
ssS IN arms around lie capital that in this national e@er
n al s,ns 81 e. Of % or resent S
shs war waged, heir part any spirit oppres-
&c s' e e. or an. s% 10
s w al d a and
fights Of the States unmpae AMI that as soon as
We having sonadence the loyalty Of The citizens Of the
o. D IL. r e a the es
stutona arrests and impisonment OF citizens OF this Stale
such usurpaton and crime that the free.
dom q he pse,s equally protected by the constitution
1esoved That we willing the coming election
snepis. herein we HEREBY invite the co.
aOn o these principles BY supporting tho ticket nominated
issoysd, That stera convictions of pablo duty consran
q ar.gn and denounce the recent emancipation proca
spls. Il ncites hesave population c the United sies to
ss: ssens existing laws y proposes TO aona ho,e laws
srmes q ihs guilty i secures united south and max;
Hx o Which Ss United States T IS S the mos, scsnn
ss s1S subjects US 70 the repross o asserting in our
o. PrsSdsn. Lincoln the Chicago Commute Must 5e
pc good can result from the issuing OF such prOcla
{s:, sS.asy endorse ana r The local
The rssoution ;'arragnng and denouncIuu, the rres
dents proclamation Of emancipation was vehcmcnly ap
plaudod.
Mr.. sEyMoUR's SPEECH
Mr.. Seymour then introduced and was most en-
Enthusiastically received He said
rmIow CIrzKNs-1he events Of the last Few weeks have
essentially changed relationship 10 the government
few months ago wo apparently minority who had
legal rights protection Tor our persons pruec
tion for our homes But the elections that have taken
place from Maine 10 the Mississippi have demons trated
this that At every point either the maorites Of the
radical party have been dnn he'd they have encoun
tered eerious and signal defeats. (Cheers.) For all
moral purposes we are now the representatives OF that
great conservative party which commands the situation
] do not speak OF IL as mere revolution In oilce-i
speak Of the fact, which the world will heed and which
will be heeded too at the Of goyenment-tha the
American people demand wise and conservative policy
looking TO the restoration Of Union aud meaning the
uphoding Of our constitution In all its consco uences
half of the great interests OF our country
one who should be sutspoken In his statements do
not foel who before you TO plead for your
vufages but feel ~ ono who stands here now know
tng your sentiments, knowing your views aud having
sig 10 say what policy will govern hereafter In our
conduct towards tho great question which now agtaes
ths american NIL mind Applause Il has been truly
This very propoeition, involving, as IL does, not
alone our government, but our social system.
our personal security, our home rights, is one
Of such magnitude that We bound approach with
a earnest hottest sincere desire do our whole duty
IN the preGaep. (Cheeru) II that spirit shall sneak
. you this night. shall Dot nnd u necessary M dis
1ssass these questions v ys single epithst Or TO m
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