Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-10-02
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HON. HORATO SEYMOUR,
BEFORE THE
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION,
ALBANY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1sGe,
On Receiving the Nomination
for Governor.

ALBANY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1sG2,
On Receiving the Nomination
for Governor.
Mn. PREslDENT--Having uniformly de-
cidedly expressed my unwillingness to
hold any official position at this time,
did not expect my name would be brough
before this Convention. The nomina-
ton you have made subjects me to great
inconvenience, whatever may be the re-
suit of this election. came to this Con
vention expecting to aid in placing at the
head Of the ticket the name of one whom
feel to bo more fit than myself for that
honorable position. But, sit, whatever
may be the injury to myself, cannot
refuse nomination made in a manner
shat touches my heart and fills me with
still stronger sense Of my obligations to
this great and patriotic party. In ad.
diion to my debt of gratitude to partial
friends, am impcllcd by the condition
of our country to sacrifice my personal
wishes and interest to its good.
Two years have not passed away since
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patriotism and intelligence, assembled at
this place to avert if possible :he calami-
ties which aflict our people. in respect
ful terms it implored the leaders OF the
political party which had trumphed at a
recent election to submit to the people OF
this country some measure Of concilia-
ton which would save them from civil
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involved in the evils and horrors Of do
mestic bloodshcd those upon wi, m it
would bring bankruptcy and ruin, and in
to whose homes it would carry desola
ton and death, should be allowed to
speak. That prayer for the rights Of our
false assurances were given that there
was no danger. The storm came upon
us with all its fury-and the war so con
stantly and clearly foretold, dcsolated
our land. 1t is said no compromises
would have satisfied the South. | we
had tried them it would not be matter
Of discordant opinion. If these offers
had not satisfied the South, they would
have gratified loyal men at the North, and
would have united us more perfectly.
Animated by devotion to our Consti.
tuition and Union our people rallied to
the support Of the Government, and one
year since showed an armed strength that
astonishcd the world. Weagain appeal
ed to those who welded this mighty
power, to use it for the restoration of the
iTnion and to uphold the Constitution,
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his Constitutional rights was a traitor
Congress assembled. inexperienced in
conduct of public affairs, drunk with
power. it began its course of agitation,
outrage and wrong. The defeat of our
arms at Manassas, for a time filled it
with terror. Under this influence it adopt.
cd the resolution of Mr.. Crit'cnden, de-
claring,
"'That the present dcplorable Civil War has
been forced upon the country by the Disunonists
of the Southern States, now in AIMS against the
Constitutional Government, and in arms around
the Capital; That in this national emergency
Congress bnnishng all feelings OF mere passion
or resentment, will recocct only its duty to the
whole Country; That this war is not wagcd, ON
their part. in any spirit of oppression, or of any
purpose of conquest or subjugation, or purpose OF
oycrthrowing or interfering with the rights or cs
tablishcd institutions of tn Sc States, but to de
icnd and maintain the supremacy of the Consh
tuition aud to preserve the the Union, with all the
dignity equality and rights Of the several State
unimpalrcd aud that rs soon as these objects are
accomplished tho war ought to cease"
Again the people rallied around the flag
OF the Union. But no sooner were theil
fears allayed than they began anew the
lactious intrigues-th violent discussions
and the unconstitutional legislation which
ever brings defeat and disgrace upon ma
lions. In vain were they warned of tn,
consequences of their iollies. In vain
did the President implore lorbearance and
moderation. No act was omitted which
would give energy to the Sccessionists, OF
which would humiliate and mortify the
loyal men Of the South. Every topiC
calculated to divide and distract the North
was dragged into cmbittered debate
Proclamations of emanci patton were urg,
ed upon the President. which could only y
conlscatc the property Of loyal citizens
at the South for mono others could be
reached by the power of the Government.
The conGscation act had already forfeited
the legal rights of all who were engaged
in, or who aided and upheld the rebellion.
These were excited to Desperate energy
by laws which made their lives, their for
tunes, the safety OF their families and
homes depend upon the success of their
schemes. From the dragon's teeth, sown
broadcast by Congress, having sprung the
armies which have driven back our forces,
and which now heleaguer the Capital OF
our country, The acts of the National
Legislature have given pleasure to the
| Abolitionists, and victories to the Sc.
ccssionists. But while treason rejoiceS
and tliumphs, defeat and disgrace have
been brought upon the flag of our com,
try and the defenders of our Constitution
Every man who reached Washington
six months ago could see and feel that We
were upon the verge Of disaster, Dis
cord. jealousy, envy and strilc pervadct
its atmosphere.
went to tho camp Of our soldiers
Amid the hardShips of an exhaustml
campaign amid sullerings from expos
ure and want-amid those languiShins
upon beds of sickness, or those strucl
down by the casualties OF war. hearC
and saw only devotion to our Constitu
tion, and love for our country's flag
Each eye frightened as it looked upon
the National Standard with its glorious
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