The New York herald., 1862-10-23

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one and true blows for the life OF country for its in
stitutions and for It's flag. (Appanse Now lot me say
ns 70 the higher law men OF the North and 70 the higher
law men OF the South and TO the whole world that looks
on witnesses 70 the mighty events ranspring in this
country that this Union shall be severed never
| Cloud oheers) Would that my voice could be heard
through every Southern State, ami would toll them their
mistake. Look at the conservative triumphs in the
North and listen not to the teachings Of those say
that we are not trae to the Union and TO the eonsit
on You know that we are those who ost,led for long
when IL was assailed and denounced. You know
.nat when you deserted your coantry's flag,
he principles Of this constitution 0esn Read % these
trnmphs, and they tell you that they bring into power
men whose love for the constitution is tradtion-men
VINO Inherited II from their fathersmen who consider il
identified with the constitution which we are pledged TO
uphold Therefore is we tell you, and tell the whole
shattered columns Of the Union. (Cneors) We viii rt
higher up sti Heaven than was before, and
yonr nations ag with every star and every stripe
that has been placed there In the wonderful progress or
our country; and whatever ether may cay FOR the
conservative people ol this country and myself
an ndividual-let other say and think what they
peaseas for the division Of this Union and the breaking
UP OF that great natural alliance which made by nature
and by natures God never win consent to it, never
long as have voice TO raise or hand fight for this
our glorious land. cloud cheers)
MT Seymour was repeatedly checred resuming his
seat.
SPEECH or HON. JOHN VAN BrREN.
Tho CHAIRMAN introduced Hon. John Van Buren, with
the remark that he thought IL hardly necessary.
Mr. VAN BUnES received with hearty applause and
three enthusiastic cheers. He saidFelow citizens al
low to thank you for this kind reception and
chamber this in which we now nd ourselves. 1t is
beleve the drs opportunity have over had to address
happens when aD yon
q 80 magnificent in its proportions, so beautiful in
It's decorations and which on ordinary occasions must
seem beautifully but now, when filed with ardent friends
Of the Union as II was and the constitution as Is" Is
magnificent % beyond description pneers2 You have
already mad the pleasure OF listening 10 an
able and eloquent address, and ii / consulted
| simply my own ineliuations. / should leave
the discussion Of the grca. questions which agtate
the public mind where has been by the distinguish
cd speaker who preceded me. tApplause) He is your
endorse He stands upon the platform OF the
that put him in nomination. and those who Sustain him
the parties who have put him in nomination (Chcers)
am an humble member Of the association that supports
him, claiming and have nothing but an individual voice
IN the deliberations OF the people, able to give only
single vote at tho polls and while there may be slight
differences Of opinion between him aud myself it gives
my concurrence in his viewG, that supported
candidate with more satisfaction than ] shall
lie has have already stated fully discussed many OF
the questions that arise at this juncture and II will not
that Allow me to call your attention to the manner in
which he put IN nomination. He was first selected
e Se sae as Ai as ola
erwards adopted by convention representing the dem
Ocratic party Of the State Of New York. (chcers As
have already said upon previous occasion my pre-
ference for another candidate and hoped that that
candidate would have been presented. Such course
not adopte The unanimous voice Of tho
convention Of the rarty OF which am mcm-
Der selected Horatio seymonr cloud spplausc) II has
boen suggested that now third candidate may put
the Hcld. when meeting was neld III the city of New
York, last Monday week, took tho liberty 70 |
state n presence Of the present candidate, All with
his assent that II Gen. Dix would be nominated there
general disposition to concentrate the vote of the
State upon him, II the other candidate would consent TO
withdraw, to insure united vote the part of the peo
pie Of the state OF New York. that he would chesruy
and unhcsitatin Iy withdraw. lCheers.) That PROPOSE
mt That hoy
produced embarrassment, because the distinguished
men associated with him and Mr.. wadsworth upon the
respective tickets for state officers would also have be
consulted and TO withdraw, order 10 avoid political
contest but since that time o nominations have been
made by both partes-canddaes for Congress and for
Assembly, and various local Offices aud now, undoubt.
cdy IL is too late to make change Besides to
wanna Indiana, and other States have detcrmne,
to have election and to show divided vote would
who suggested the withdrawal oil both clnddatcs and
nomination OF third has now, doubt not, seen that
thing impracticabe. In tho language OF the
who advised when struggling in tho stream to
let go the tail Of the colt and grasp that Of tho mareit
too late to make change Perhaps you may remember
the circumstance. He found himself at the side Of
rapid stream undertook to swim over, riding the
mare Getting beyond ms depth ne was senE carried
for his liie In his agitation, he seized the colt by
hs a Of tho hs mare re, ana man S. standing nan
the mare" ''Ahl'' said he, cit is pretty
tune TO tell man struggling for his lie and
ctoakng with water to swap horses" daughter aud
oheers.) You will forgive me for ndulgng a little in
anecdotes for since have become supporter OF
President, have, like him, been tngcd With the anec
dotal vein. Q.aughter.) Now. wha, the crcuufe
which necessary TO consider at this clecon
AS before said and now repeat, a this crisis OF the
country shall be governed solely by one consideration
Whatever believe would promote the vigorous prosecu
ton OF the war-whaever believe would lead the
overthrow OF the rebellion and prostrton OF the enemies
Of the country shall pursue, resardless Of party dis
tinction. Aud is because believe the defeat Of
Mr.. wadswor,h aud his party is essential to this
that urge upon you and pursue such measures myself
as best may lead 70 IT, (cheers) He is, as have had
n fore. on mi eue
Of George B. Mcclellan, the Commander in Chief.
(Groans) ventnrod to say that General Welsh, the
and thus publicly mentioned his name that, s II
not true and was mistaken, contradiction must be
been attempted and will aud TO act upon
conceded fact that such is the IL at that
be now any favorable General Mcclellan than hc
at the time he was last heard OFF The presumption
OF law Is that he remains the same nov as he last
proved 70 be. aughter) But if tho Prssdcn: Of the
United States, who displaced Mcclellan has to his
immortal credit the Of his ways aud restored
him tc the command II tapplausc)-if Abraham Lincoln
confess his and replace this young and gallant
commander, whom the whole army called TO be restored
l., the comnand-cannot James :. wadswoith say,
for tho satisfaction OF his supporters, that he now be-
eves the President did right, ana that Mcclellan is the
proper to command the army Of the United states
loud checrs) lie has still time before the election TO
say it, and 1t is his high duty as man and patriot to
say and unless be docs must assume that such Is
not his opinicn II he Is suspending his ei1rts to
overthrow McCellan he is now keeping silence in re
gard tc what he deems hts errorf he - admitting
his patriotism and soldier like skiIl-f he is now
attending % his appropriate duties as Provost General
watching the Washington jail daughter III have
nothing I, say about his present conduct Bnt " on the
other hand unlike the President Of the United statos lac
Is plotting the overthrow OF Mcclellan oughtas there
rumors that he is dong- he Is now engaged IN de-
nunciaon OF that gallant commander while he is at his
post In the face Of the enemy and about 70 strike blow
there to overthrow this rebellion IT, sitting In his uxur
home at Washington, while the army, headcd by |
Mcclellan is suffering from want and from deficiency q
clothing and provisions and about TO enter upon battle
which will be final and dccisve say II he Is doing that,
when 10 suboTdinots capacity in regard y nus .o,n
mauder in Chief he traitor 10 tho country ana more
richly deserves bbet than even Jefferson Davis MN
SELF (Applsuse) Now IT, on the other hand,
he Is what I have stated--approvipg the course \
II the President Of the united states |
ard declaring his appreciation OF NC, le'an-let
him saw so and although IL would not alter the result ot
this election his defeat would be equally conclusive Ic
VI ud be at least entitled TO the oonsoaiion which so
many a,mire-a deathbed repentance daughter aud