New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-11-01
w. y,v,. Speech ut morrisnnin.

JTnios candidate for the Assembly. The assemoiaee
included number Of Seymour Democrats, VINO I'D
the early part of the proceedings cheereu us'! iO'
their candidate, but who were enlightened 'e,ui'
the close on his claims to their support
McMahon. who is the son Of an lrshmsh' anu ,,io
long Democrat, addressed them with MARKER eH'.'
ON the great question Of the day, ana e'peeH1iy
reference to the Presidents Proclamaton' wniIn n'
rnaufully sustained, and the madness oi VIC
holders in denouncng the Northern isnS ,
ip.urrecion of the mud-sliis oi 'he NVi'i VIZ"
dominant race Of the country.
Al, Law after review Of the achievements OF our
Amy daring the present year, ana Inc retreat OF ne
Rebsls broken ard dsheartened by their deieat az
Antetam, and their dlssppoinSlel' AZ -a"' no,
Assumed that the loyalty OF the Northern masses was
Larsnd ali ouestion--that they were resolved to
maintain the integrity Of the Republic at whatever
cost aud TO stand by the National Government until
the National supremacy was restored, without regard
IN former political issues-following the lead that
had been set them by such Democratic standard
bearers as Douglas and Cass, Wright and Dumont OF
Indiana Holt OF Kentucky, Sprague OF Rhode Island
Butler of Massachusetts, and Bancroft, DIX, Dlckin
sou, Coehrane, Cutting and Iremain OF New lork.
Mr. Jay then said: .
And now comes the question, Which Of the candi.
dates for Governor will best assist us 10 this result
They are both gentlemen of high position, men OF
intelligence, character, and culture, elneny htted
by their personal qualifications for the high post Tor
which they have been nominated.
But the question here is as to the national views
Of these gentlemen determining their Official infu-
enoe and conduct. Their principles have been
frankly avowed. Here are Mr.. seymour
own words:
Let Us also see II successful coercion by the North less
sevoutionsry successful Secession by the south
According 70 this view, the restoration OF the GU
premacy of the Union, by the armies and navies OF
the nation, under the direction OF the PRESIDENT u
Commander-n.C Chief Of tie Republic, would be
revolutionary act, and we can readily nnders'and
why MIR. Seymour, educated, as l understand ne
was, at the celebrated military school of Capt.
Partridge, has offered bis services TO the Prei
dent il he believes him to be engaged IN revolu,
tiODary, and, therefore, an uHeonsuIuiioal ana
wicked war.
Gentlemen, we have heard from Mr.. JEFF DAVIS
and his felow.ttaitors that the determination OF Mr..
Lincoln, in obedience 10 his oath, TO execute tue
laws of the United States was revolutionary and
despotic; but is that the language we Wish TO hear
from the Chief Magistrate OF tie Empire state
Again, Mr.. Seymour ssid " the question is siu-
ply this: Shall we have compromise after the war,
or compromise without war T.
Is that the question with you Are You prepared
TO make concession to the Rebels of the South; 10
offer them brides to return 70 their allegiance; To
reward them for tie misery they have wrought, Tor
the blood they have shed, and for the losses, the
taxes, the shame they have brought upon our cOun'
try2 l wish MIR. Seymour had stated what premium
he prepared 70 0eEtor the preparation OF these
enornities; what inducements what promises,
what rewards, what compromises TO use his own
terms, he would mold oat to biiDg back to their
places in the Senate our " waywsrd SISTERS, and 10
their seats in the House "our Southern brethren"
II Mr. Seymour aspiring 10 the Executive chair Of
New.Yorki sees no result OF this wicked Rebellion
but compromise, we should know what amount of
concession, what extent II bunl!ision he proposes
to infiict upon the nation; or whether, regarding
d" successful coercion revolutionary, hs wonll
allow Jeferson DAVIS TO fix, himself, the terms OF
submission for the American people.
Mr.. Seymour closed the speech TO which I have
referred with suggestion OF the impending down.
fall of our country. de said:
"In the downfall Of ration, ard amid its crunbng
ruins, we viii cling to the iogIs' Of Nev-Ho.s We
viii loyalty follow us g through she ooa and pes Of the
future ssd in the .sdss.; hoar 'nere VI" n CLEAN
hope and we can sim hall Win pride the motto .HS1'na
Here is the very heresy of separate State sover-
eighty to which owe the Southern Tebe lion; and
while Mr.. Seymour finds CLEAN Of hope in follow
ing the flag OF the State, hls supporter, Mr.. Fernn-
do Wood, reoiced in the prospect Of Independent
city. My fellow-cizens, you Know, n Mr.. Sey-
mour aud Mr.. Wood do not, that New-YoIk is, in
the words Of Webster, " the nOhlest monument Of
the UDion," that it owes its greatness aud glory to
the Union, and that separated from the Union il
might fifty exchange its motto Of EEcess0r Tor That
Of MstTere
That Mr.. Seymour still doubts our constitutional
right and dis ards constitutional duty and policy
10 enforce the laws; that Inc still anticipates the
downfall Of our nation and is ready 10 hasten it by
voluntary act OF national suicide, is evident from
bis listening composeqly TO his supporter Ar. John
Van Buren,, when that Democratic orator recon-
nlended that should say 10 the Rebel States the
moment occupied Richmond, d" Hayward sisters,
depart In peacel' To that public enuncistion Of
the policy which class at the North advocating his
claims as Governor would now force upon the
country, Mr.. Seymour without syllable OF dissent
gave emphatic sanction by his silence.
Mr.. Jay, after review Of Mr.. Wordsworth
patriotic course, referred TO the fact that the Sew.
Inour party were encouraging our foes at home aud
abroad.
Let US glance for an instant at the organ Of the
Rebels at Richmond, and those Of the Rebel SYM
pathizers in London. In Richmond, the nevsra-
pers reproduce with delight the sentiments of Sir.
John Van Buren and other secession sympshjzers
ct the North. The Richmond Eraminer 0. the
18th October, after intimatDg that no period has
yet occurred more burdened with suspep,e than tie
present." end referring to =" the next election IN
New-York and other Northern States, now close al
hand" Significantly remarks: I'VE shall soon know
whether these words have still echo, and we may
well listen anxiously for the ansicer deDcnds tie
the same Gay declared. Heuceforth, are two
people we must live apart"
In England, Lord Palmerston, SO recently a.
August last, listened without dissont to Mr. Roe.
buck, N. p, while he declared in language akin to
that Of Mr. Seymour, that the attempt Of The North
to restore the Union by force WAS TN immoral pro-
oeeding totally incapable Of SUGGEST" and mt.
mated that the Northerners never could be their
friends because they were the scum and refuse of
Europe"
On the 7th Of October, Mr.. Gladstone, at New.
castle, declared, Jefferson Davis and the otht
leaders Of the South baye made an afmy-ihey az G
making, II appears, Maryland they have made q
nafion"-an announcement that was received with
prolonged and enthusiastic cheering. And the hon.
orabie gentleman reminded his hearers Of the recep-
tlon at the North Of the Prince OF Wales saying-
= Let every Engllshman eDzrave upon the tablet Of
nis heart the recollection Of that memorable dan - /
rom the report OF bis speech, il would 30 u that
Ar. Gladstone did not think it worth while TO re. |
mind the EGglish people that the only spot in Amer
1ca where thsir gentle Prince and future King was |
hooted at aud 'nsuted 10 the city Of Richmond !