Litchfield enquirer., 1862-07-17

1Oru, ~ miSHtDe AHuuSSNA ~ sSSSfsses Soi>SuSASy
Of. one Of the new Regiments to be raised" Up
on further reflection, we wero sorry 70 have so
expressed ourselves; for no loyal man needs to
be induced" to offer his services to his coun-
try in the hour Of its peril, and we had fondly
hoped that the community and the State might
trust its Ex. Geyerner, Ex- Military Command.
ant, ECU. s. Minister Plenipotentiary to all the
Russias, &C., &C., &c. How these hopes and
suppositions Of ours have been met, let the fol-
lowing letter, published in a late number Of the
Hartford Times, answer. More, far more, in
sorrow, modification and disgust. than in anger,
do We lay Il before our readers. It's audacity
alone saves it from contempt, its unblushing
treason consigns its author to that gallery of
names, illustrious and infamous, at the head Of
which stands JUDAS IscARIoE, and at the tail,
Ex-Gov.. Ex-Minister, Ex-Colonel, Ex-nsan,
THos. Fl. SEYMOUR god .slta sass .!aa -
ssymour's name had been unadvisedly placed
among the list Of Vice Presidents Of the late
great Union meeting in Hartford, at which May
or HAMNERsLY presided, and CHAs. Chaplain,
Gov. BJcK1SaHAx, and others, Of all shades Of
political opinion, made thrilling speeches, and at
which the most intense patriotism, and spirit
|of devoted loyalty to the country and the flag,
only obtained. The following is Seymour's in
famous reply to this endeavor to save his honor
lettering then over the gulf of infamy and per.
ditiop, to Tho Hartford Time, Of a day or tro
after: .asini y.aeisra.z3 a. nget sGd d3iHE CT,
| sla Il Il .hea HARTFORD, July 11th, 1897
/ Mr.. Burr-Dear SIR II find by reference to
your paper Of Friday, containing the proceed
ings Of the war meeting at Allyn Hall on the
evening of the 10th inst, that my name is used
as one of the Vice Presidents upon that occa-
sion. The meeting having occurred during my
absence from the city, the fact that my name
had been used in this way has only just come to
my knowledge, and improve the first opportu-
nifty after my return to make known, through
the medium of your journal, that this has been
done without my knowledge or consent. No
one had the right to use my name for any such
purpose, and cannot but consider it an unwar-
rantable piece Of freedom that it has been thus
used. The matter is of but little consequences
perhaps, to the public but it is Of some conse-
queuce to ME that the public nor my neighbors
and friends should be deceived by seeing my
name in the list Of officers of that meeting Not
only has my name been used in this way with
cut my knowledge and consent, but have never
given the slightest encouragement that it could
be thus used with my approval or appreciation.
1 must be permitted to add, that considering the
sentiments which Ihave neper hesitated to express
concerning the prosecution the var Icannot help
6utregard 1t as a somewhat singular circumstance
that my name should have been made to appear
before the public as one Of the aiders and abettors
of a yar meeting. taaE a ..... .at
If it is necessary to be more explicit beg
leave to state that, knowing what the meeting
would be beforehand, could not have been in
duced to attend it, or take part in its doings-|
and that, having glanced OF the speeches and
the proceedings generally of that meeting,
particularly desire to clear myself from any par
ticipation, directly or indirectly, in what took
place there. The meeting, if have not misun-
derstood its general bearing, is one which ig-
ncres peaceful remedies of any sort as means
Of restoring the union, and calls loudly for men
aud means to aid in the subjugation and conse-
quent degradation and overthrow of the South.
follow, gentlemen, in no such crusade, neither
will contribute, in any way, to the accomplish
ment of such bloody purposes The monstrous
fallacy of the present day, that the Union can
be established by destroying any part Of the
south, is one which will burst with the shells
that are Thrown into its defenseless cities, and
leave the condition Of this country, after its
| treasures are exhausted, and its brave men on
both sides consigned to hospitals and graves,
| spectacle for reproach or commiseration of the
civilized world. 80
Respectfully yours,
.-...- a THos. II. SEYMOUR.
We cannot trust ourselves to comment as we
would upon these infamous words. Our blood
boils over as we read them. Our readers will make
their own comments, and draw their own con-
illusions. There is but one sentiment prevalent
in his own city there will be but one senti-
ment throughout the State. If the object OF
the letter was to weaken the cause and stop en-
listments, that object is defe ated by the horror
and disgust every man feels as he reads the
lines. If its object was to gain future notorie
ty for its author, that object has been fully OBJ
tanned. as an obloquy and scorn and disgust is
obtained, that covers the name Of Thos. H. Sey-
mour all over with blight, such as but few
names in history receive. .aa s''Io4a .5 a.s
1t has been proposed in Hartford to take
summary measures to deal with the author of
this letter as he deserves, and as General Butler
would deal with such traitor in New Orleans
This desire, however, gives way to proper con-
tempt. 1t is wise not to make martyr" of
the man. He will betake himself to the enemy
soon enough, if he can borrow tho money to
get him tn lore. Thank God, he stands alone,
thus far. in Connecticut, and history will take
care Of him hereafter. rim
\ ~ ,rs.s "
+ 1t will be ssen'b BY the notice IN smother
column that EdNerd $. Gould, Esq, Of New
York will read Macbeth before the Library As
ISOLATION next Wednesday evening, July 2sd. A
rich treat is thus offered to the public which
will without doubt be fully appreciated. None
VINO have once heard Mr.. Gould will willingly
miss the opportunity to hear him a second time,
and this in connection with the fact that he is
willing to do SO much for the benefit of an asso.
iciation which promises to contribute SO materi-
ally to the pleasure Of the public, will Of course