Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-10-14
what DO You Propose to DO

what DO You Propose tn Do!
The question Is often asked by Republicans of
DemOcrats-What do YOU intend to do in case
your party triumpls at the ballot box? Governor
SEYMOUR. of New York. in his address before the
Democratic Convention OF that State in most
forcbe manner stated the traditions and prnci-
plies of the Democratic party. and indicated its
true policy in restoring the Union. Although
we have already published this speech in full the
following extract expresses sentiments which are
especially worthy of attention at the present
time:
Mr. President-It will be asked what do we
propose 20 dOl We mean with all our power. of
mind ard person To support the Constitution and
uphold the Union; 10 maintain the laws, to pre-
serve the public faith We insist upon obedience
TO laws and respect for constitutional authority;
we will defend the rights of citizens; We near that
rulers and subjects shall respect the laws; will
put down all revolutionary committees; we will
resist all unauthorized organic ItiOns of armed
men; We will spurn Oflicous meddlers who are
mpudently pushing themselves into the councils
OF our Government Politically opposed 70 those
in authority, demand they stall be treated with
the respect due To Their position the represen-
tatives o: the dignity and honor of tile American
people. We do not try to save our country by
Abandoning its Government. In these times of
trial and danger, we cling more closely 10 the
great principles OF civil and religious liberty and
OF personal right; will the defenses
and barriers which the Constitution throws
around them; we will revive the courage and
strengthen the arms OF loyal men by showing
them they have a Ewing Government about Which
to rally: We will proclaim amidst the confusion
and uprOar of civil war, with louder tones and
frmer voices the great maxims and principles of
civil liberty, order and obedience.
What has perpetuated the greatness of that
nation from which we derive so many of our
maximsl Not its victories upon land nor its tri-
umphs upon the seas. but its firm adherence to
its traditional policy.
Thus, too, will we stand calmly up amidst
present disasters. We have warned the public
that every act of disobedience weakened their
claims to protection. We have admOnished our
rulers that every violation of ght destroy Ell sen
timeuts OF loyalty and duty That, obedience
and protection we're reciprocal obligations. He
who withholds his earnest and cheerful support
To any legal demand OF his Government invites
oppression and usurpatiOn on the part OF those in
authority The public servant who oversteps his
jurisdiction OF tramples upon the rights. person,
property procedure OF the governed, instigates
resistance and revolt.
acted upon these precepts ii our purposes
factOus. the elements OF disorder are everywhere
within our reach. Ii We were az disobedIent to
this Go, eminent and der unciatuIy OF lis Off
clalS those who placed them ia power, We could
make them tremble in their seats OF power We
have been obeleut. loyal and patient. We shall
continue 10 be 20 under all circumstances. But
let no man mistake this devotion TO our couI.Iry
ami It's Constitution for unworthy lear We have
no greater stake IN good order than other men.
Our arms are strong, our endurance as great,
our iOrttuGe a. unwa, egIng that OF our pOlitl-
cal opponents But seek the blessings of
peace. of law. of ORDER
We ak the puzzle to m,rk our policy and
our position Oppo>ed To the election OF Mr.
Lincoln We have loyalty sustained him Differ
IN from the Administration aS To the course and
the Conduct oi the war, We have cheertully re
SpOnded 10 every demand mace upon u. To-
day We are putting nth on, utmost efforts 10 re
iniurce our armies in the field. Without condition
threats ave exerting our energies to
strengthen the hands of Government and 10 re
place it in the commanding position il held in the
ewes OF the world before recent disasters We
are pour n out our blood, our treasures and our
meI', To rescue II from position ia which il can
neither propose peace nor conduct successful war.
And this support i freely and generously accOtd-
ed. We wish 10 our Union saved our laws
indicated. and peace once more restored To our
land We 90 not claim more virtue or inteli-
gence than award 10 our opponents but We
NOW have the sad auu bloody proof that We act
upon sOun,ier principles OF government Anima-
ted bt the motto We have placed upon our bam
ner--"Ihe Union. thu Cou>t tuition and the
Laws 20 into the political contest confident
OF the support OF people Who can not be deaf
or blind to the teachings OF the last two years