The New York herald., 1863-10-21

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tsmrtsa tsaestroy with sincere thanks for The honor
you nave conferred upon me- very resPeSv'TS IAPp
TO HARvEs Krpp, DAVID W. rsAus and = snoTsASD,
sqs., Senatorial Committee &c
The Convsm<ion of Loyal Leagues as
Utica.
! UncA, N. ", Oes 20. 1863
Pursuant 10 call, the Loyal League sts'e Convention
| met N Mechanics Balfst noon to-day
| Nearly two hundred delegates are present. Among
them are Gerrit Smith, E. P. spauidng, Of Basiao Or.
Eaes, Senators Bell and Sanford, N. W. Davis, aud
| several other members OF the last Legislature
The Convention was called TO order by r. u snearman,
Of oneida, whose motion James A. Bell was elected
Chairman.
On motion Of ]. A. Mllard Of Rensselaer, John Austen
Stevens Jr., Of New York, and George w. Taylor, Of
On motion Of N W Davis Committee Of Eight on Or
ganizat.on was appointed
On motion OF Thomas b. Carroll q committee eight
prepare The order or business was also appointed.
ON motion, !. Was resolved to hold session in the
unf the report OF the Business Committee received
Kecess I'LL three O'Clock in the afternoon.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
UrIcA Oct. %, 1863.
The Convention assembled at three O'Clock with closed
doors
The following report Of the Committee Permanent
Organization was unanimously adopted
For Presiden-Hon E. G. Spanlang. Vice Presidents
Frederick Schultz, OF New York. George j. Bennett, Of
Kings; J. A. Milard, Of Rensselaer, Alanson welch Of
Saratoga; George N. Kennedy, Of Onondaga J..
W. Dwight, OF TonpKins; John W. sebbins, Of Mon-
roe, and George W. Bull, of Erie Secretaries--R
N Sherman, of Oneida; j. Austen Stevens, Jr Of New
York, ana II. N. Beach, Of Monroe.
The busness Committee reported tho following resolu
TONS
Whereas, Isl evident that although the sympathi-
zers ith tho rebels have been overthrown In nearly
every free state they by appan
ces and the most unwarranabe TO continue to
ford aid and comfort by this State the confederacy
Resolved Frst-That the patriotic and elective services
OF our brethren In other States should stimulate
extend our organizations and redouble efforts 10
second at the polls the work our compatro;s doing in
the field.
Second-hat it is the duty of our bodies both on their
own account ana In cooperation with other Union organi
cations TO increase the circulation of useful papers
documents and to multiply neghbOrhood meetings for
political instruction, combination and action
ihfrS-lhat We hail the.eections in Pennsylvania and
States Of the policy Of the president in the conduct of the
and Of all the great which nc resoted
N IT'S execution and as declaring anew Their deermina
uon that the war shall be vigorously prosecuted until the
integrity Of national territory and the supremacy Of
the american people shall be restored and we hereby
pledge ourselves to the cordial and wing support
Of the government until the rebellion absolutely
crushed and rights and liberties firmly established
Fourh--The experience Of the last few months has
demonstrated that IL Is in vain defenders In
the field offer their lives for the preservation OF laws
and sustained by political demagogues, may take tho
lives and punder the property Of our citizens. Hence
sustain good government in the states as il is for
nraye and oyai army to uphold tho flag and maintain
Fu-The masses Of the party calling itself democratic
are unques,onaby loyal and patriotic So were the
at first to the Union But so long leaders to be
disloya arc able TO combine and control the action Of
unhnkng followers just SO long must thinking be
active and vigant In the defence Of their liberties
through the instrunenality Of the elective franchise
Sxhlt is the duty Of cur bodies and their Individual
members to devote all their available time to the
on of the election of true Union candidates office,
and especially on tho day OF election that every
man comes to the polls who true 10 the government,
franchise.
SevehIt is the duty as should be the pleasure Of
all American citizens to second every effort Of faithful
government to maintain and defend It's integrity Hence
every call that may make for men and money for that
purpose should responded to with alacrty and hence
we regard the new call OF the government for patriotic
Or of az an
OF all commendaton. and deserving a most hearty re-
Mr. Henry EnER was not satisfied with the general
manner n N which II was proposed to endorse the mea.
1 tween the first and second resolutions
Resolved, That we n hail with joy and gratitude the
alone efficient but ransitory measures. but the
only true and firm foundation OF an enduring peace and
as the great corner stone OF the Union Yegenerated IN the
\ Spirit Of Jefferson.
| Carried.
The address discusses in what manner loyal citizens
may best aid the government in the prosecution Of tho
| taking and writing against the rebeon second with
the liberal use,of her money in the cheerful Of
taxes and Investment In government securities third, by
volunteering and encouraging enstments by liberal
bountes aud giving generous support to the families Of
ment thus seeing that the civil well as the military
| power s on its side.
The resolutions especially that offered by Mr.. Eber,
elected discussion, and IL was six O'Clock before ehey
were adopted.
The restriction excluding ali but delegates was then ro
moved, and The Convention took recess until seven
EVENING SESSION.
The evening session. Mr. Millow, Of Rensselaer, presd
Ing was devoted TO speeches.
Hon. ~ W. DAVIS spoke briefly Of the prospects OF
Union in the approaching contest and tho i'm.
persve duty deyolvng upon all oyalists 10 work dill
Mr.. WEBSTER, Of Montgomery followed in a warm de.
fence Of the course Of Mr. Seward his remarks being
called out as be stated by attack that had been made
upon The Secretary during the morning secret session
Mr. CARROLL, Of Rensselner said he was not prcsen,
reminded the gentleman that every delegate
virtually bound to consider aud treat strictly
private whatever rapspired during the sessions that
delegate remarked that Mr.. Webster desired to aid
the seymour ticket he ought TO continue. Otherwise tho
propricy OF changing bis line Of remarks would be ap.
parent 10 him.
Mr.. WEBSTER said that no had endcavorea twice
tho assault that bad been made upon the secrc.
| tary Of state; but II had failed to attract tho
| Chairman's attention lie would not, however pursue
the subec, further than 70 say that the c5nrse OF Mr.
seward which bad been thus causelcsy and ignoranty
| sssaed showed admirable statesmanshp and met the
approval OF the 1rst men In the government; among
others the approval OF Secretary Chase.
Messrs. Sptzei OF New York. and Roscoe Conkling Of
Oneida followed. Tho latter delivered eloquent speech
N defence Of the administration and In support Of oil s
l prominent measures.
| Adjourned sine de.
| vailnndIghnm's Last Address.
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neaus 4 II ile 10 inquire II Is enough that while
IONS 81 Noisands o. solters were sent or kept within
S',te hold inactive In camp elsewhere, 70 vote
nfa,ust the Confederate enemy marching upon
te capital Of your coun'ry. You were beaten but no