The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1862-09-25
NEW YORK DEMOCRATIC
STATE CONVENTION.

lhe New Ork DemOcratc state con-
vention which met at Albany recently.
nominated by acclamation Horatio Sey'
mour for Governor. No better or ablar
man could have been selected by the con-
vention for the standard bearer Of the
New York Democracy in the present can.
vass. y cotemporary says that the NOM
ination was carried amid perfect tempest
of applause, and the unanimous "aye' OF
the convention rang through the hall
mid The most deafen,ng calls for Seymour
Seymour
The following is brief abstract of Gov.
Seymour's re marks on the occasion.
after stating his unwilingness to ac-
cept the Office under any other clrcumstan-
ces than those rendering it the duty of ev-
cry man to do what was in his power TO
rescue the country from its present diff
culties, he referred to the democratic con-
vention held less than two years ago in
this same hall, 10 exhortt the dominant par
ty to submit the 'Cri!enden compromise
to a 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 res
toration of the Unioh aud the preservation
of the constitution.
He then drew picture of the subse-
quent action of Congress which disregard
ell the wisdom Of Solomon, That it is an
honor to man to cease from strife, but a
fool will be meddling.'
He alluded to the assaults made by
republican journals on the administration,
which administration they charge with IN
competency. corruption and unfaithful-
ness.
He showed how the course of Congress
had tended to unite the South, and distract
the North, for the republican parry had e.
vinced spirit Of insubordination towards
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 and suffering on the
country. He argued that although the re-
publicans were not intentionally dishonest,
they were not fitted to carry on the gov
ernment. They approved the formation
of impertinent meddling committees, who
push themselves into the very councils of
our rulers. They propose to organize
men outside Of the authority of law and
the constituted authorities.
For one he (Seymour) spurned such
committees, and would resist such illegal
revolutionary organizations if need be. by
force.
While he admitted that there were 10y
al men in the body of the republican par
ty, its leaders were dangerous and unwise
men, and in its present situation, conld
not save the country.
Mr.. Seymour then stated the position
Of the Democratic party. They had and
they would continue to, legally support the
laws and authorities of the country. They
would give the President all the men he
called for TO uphold the government, exc
cute the laws, put down the rebelli N, and
gain an honorable and lasting peace.
The Democratic party had and would be
loyal and obedient to the laws and consti-
tuition of their country, not from lear but
patriotism.
He warned. he implored the republi-
cans not to mistake the patriotism Of the
democracy for fear.
1.-The democratic party had hearts and
arms stroug enough to sweep away the cob
web system of terrorism and threats wi i i
seemed to be held over the heads of the
people The security of the public is in the
loyalty aud intelligence of that party, and
upon that party the government can at al
times rely.
1.-The President has been far less embar
ressed by democrats than by republi-
cans.
"Mr. Seymour concluded by saying that
the democracy were confident In theiI
cause. fol they were battling for the Tn
ion, constitution, and laws.
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