Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-09-15

truly did he remark that the Democracy had
been and would be loyal and obedient to the laws
ano Constitution of the country, not from fear.
but from patriotism; and that the President had
been far less embarrassed by the Democrats than
the Republicans. In striking contrast is the po-
sition of the two parties. The Republicans. to
destroy slavery, would permit the overthrow of
the Government, even welcome its destruction;
while the Democracy are for sustaining the Con-
sttution as it is and restoring the Union as it
was, whether in the prosecution of the slav-
cry is saved or destroyed.
The enthusiasm with which the nomination of
Mr. SEYMOUR is hailed by the conservative citi-
gems of New York, regardless of past party dis
tinctions, is gratifying assurance that he will
be triumphantly elected and in his success the
radicaism and the radicals which have brought
the present difficulties upon the country, will be
justly rebuked. We copy from the proceedings
of the Convention the following:
Hon. Elijah F. Purdy then moved that Ho
ratio Seymour of Oneida, be unanimously nom
mated by reclamation the candidate OF the Dem
ocratic State Convention for the Governorshp of
the State OF New York.
The mention of the name of Horatio Seymour
had an electric effect upon the Convention. Every
member started to his feet, and cheer after cheer
resOunded through the hall. The scene of en-
thusiasm and excitement is beyond description.
The motion of Mr.. Purdy was carried amid a
perfect tempest OF applause, and the unanimous
AYE" of the Convention rang through the hall
amidst the most deaiening calls for Seymour, ="
Seymour, Seymour"
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become quiet again.
Mr.. Seymour soon appeared upon the platform
when another outburst of enthusiastic cheering
took place lasting for several minutes.
! Governor Seymour, wien order became suf-
iciently restored addressed the Convention in a
speech ofunusual force, brilliancy, eoquence and
boldness After stating his unwilngness to ac-
cept the Office under any other crcums tances
than those rendering it the duty of every man to
do what was in his power to rescue the country
| from its present difficulties, he referred to the
Democratic Convention held less than two years
ago in this same hall, to exhOrt the dominant
party to submit the "Crittenden COMPROMISE, I"
to vote OF the people in order to avert the war.
Mr.. Seymour then reviewed at length the
course of Congress, which refused the petition of
the Democracy, and traced the history of events
! from the first battle of Bull Run down to the
pledge made by Congress to prosecute the war
for the restoration of the Union and tn, preser-
walton of the Constitution. He then drew a pic
ture of the subsequent action of Congress, which
disregarded the wisdom of Solomon, "that it is
an honor to a man to cease from strife but a fool
will be meddling." He alluded to the assaults
made by Republican journals on the Administra
ton, which Administration they charged with in
competency, corruption, and unfaithfulness. He
showed how the course of Congress had tended
to unite the South and distract the North for the
Republican party had evinced spirit of insub-
ordination toward the Administration of its own
creating. He reminded the Republican party
that slavery was not the only thing in the Con
stitutiOn, the overthrow of which would bring
untold misery aud suffering on the country. He
argued that although the Republicans were not
Intentionally dishonest, they were not fitted to
carry on the Government. They approved oil
the formation of impairment meddling commit
| tees, who push themselves into the very councils
of rulers They propose to organize men
outside of the authority of law and the consti-
tured authorities. For one. he (Mr. SEYMOUR
spurued such committees, and would resist such
Illegal, revolutionary organizations if need be by
force While he admitted that there we're Iowa
men in the body of the Republican party, its
leaders were dangerous and unwise men, and in
its present situation 1t could not the country
Mr. Seymour then stated the position of the
Democratic party. They had and they would
continue to Loyalty support the laws and author
ties of the country. They would give the Presi-
de t all the men he called for to uphold the Gov
eminent, execute the laws. put down the rebel
lion and gain an honorable and lasting peace
The Democratic party had been and would be
loyal and obedent to the laws and Constitution
OF their country, not from fear but patriotism. He
warned he mpored the Republicans not to mis-
take the patriotism of the Democracy for fear
The Democratic party had hearts and arms strong
enough 10 sweep away the cObweb system OF ter
rOrsm and threats which seemed to be held over
the heads of the people. The security of the pub
lie is in the loyalty and intelligence of that party
and upon that party the Government can ut al
times rely. The President has been far less en-
barrassed by Democrats than by Republicans
Mr.. Seymour concluded by saying that the De
mOcracy We're confident in their cause, for they
were battling for the Union, the Constitution
and the laws
Governor Seymour was frequently interrupted
In lis speech by the most enthusiastic outburst:
Of applause, seldom if ever equalled in any State
Convention At the conclusion of his speech
cheer after choer was given for him, and the
most intense feeling was exhibited, everybody
crowding iorv ard to seize him by the hand ant
show the pleasure and gadness they felt at hi,
nomination. The scene of enthusiasm battles al
attempts at description.
When order was once more restored, loud
cries were made for Fernando Wood" who ii
brief spirited. eloquent and patriotic address
indoIsed every word that Governor Seymour had
given utterance to, declaring that the time haC
come when the people could speak their minds
Under tine present Administration, man hereto
fore, if he spoke the truth, was sent to Fort La
fayette, and the only security for him against i'm
prsonment was to give utterance to lies. HI
pledged that the city of New York would give
thirty thousand majority for Horato Seymour
and that nothing could prevent him Mr. Sey
mourn from being the next Governor of the grea
State of New York
Mr.. Woods remarks were enthusiastically ap
plauded.