The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1863-12-11
Sentiments of a Copperhead.

The following letter from that distin
guished Statesman and pure patriot was
read at a Democratic meeting in New
York city previous to the late election. -
Tin Horn Smith and other crazy Abolit-
ionists are in The habit of designating Gov.
SEYMOUR traitor and copperhead"
Read bis letter:
Albany. Nov 27--p NJ
Vyllian, " Tweed Esq. No 237 Broad
,oay. Chairman General Committee.
GEsTLEMEs have this dav received
vour invitation to attend the meeting
which ia to be hello at the Cooper Institute
Tomorrow evening. cannot be
present upon tha. occasion. As nv public
duties, which have accumulated during
my recen. absence from tie state. detain
me at the capital. At a meeting held in
your city scarce month since I spoke at
length upon the great questions which
now acite:e our country. The interven-
ing election resulting unfavorablv to that
political organization which I believe is
asserting principles and urging a policy
best calculated TO restore our Union, to
preserve our constitutional rights. and to
bring back peace to our land. While |
regret this result, am still confident that
the Justice and patriotism Of our position
will soon be recognized by all classes
Strong prejudices and passions always
prevail in periods Of civil war. Urius,
c,s,;,;ors .pJ rnco,or,,. ,-e,,1t, " III lo
regretted by our political opponents in
caliner moments In the meantime it ia
our duty to adhere firmly to those tried
principles ana to those time honored orr
CARNATIONS which governed our country
so successfully in the past The breaking
up and defeat of the Democratic party
was one of the leading causes of the cal
antilles which now affect orr country
lis restoration and triumph will herald
and produce policy which will unite the
North and disarm the South, and bring
back again that fraternal regard, that
obedience to government, without which
our country can neither be great nor pros
porous.
The Democratic party is at present sub
iected TO a severe test Of its patience and
patriotism. While we are compelled to
bear, in common with our political oppon>
ents the burdens and sacrifices which this
war imposes, no just regard or respect
has been paid to our views or wishes -
We recognize all the rights Of the nation
al administration to direct public affairs
bnt we object TO that temper which deals
with the greatest rebellion ever known in
the history of the world. and with ques-
tons touching the greatest interests Of
our government and people. in the mar
row spirit which marks ordinary party ac-
ton. Ii is conceded by all that we are
now compelled to graphic with the great
est and graves' questions which have ever
been submitted to people; that some Of
them are beyond the grasp of human in
tellecf, that they directly conce n the lives.
the fortunes, the happiness of our people
1t should not be matter Of surprise or
irritation that those who view the events
from different stand>points should differ
in their opinions "a to the proper mode Of
conducting public affairs.
These fearful consequences, evolved in
every step now taken. are reasons why all
should openly and honestly express their
convictions; and these conclusions. how
I ever conflicting should be treated with a
Jnst forbearance and respect. Harmony
Of purpose and vigor of action will he gain
ed more readily bv respectful regard for
the oninions Of other. than by denuncia-
tons Of bitterness and By strife.
The people Of the Northern States are
all agreed in this: that the restoration Of
our Union is essential TO the peace. hap
pii es.. and prosperity of all sections OF
broad land. Some hold that this Object
will be most readily gained bv an imrne-
da'e cessation Of hostili'ies and by nern-
tiaton. conducted with a view to the com
mon good. On the opposite extremes are
those who demand that the states should
be suhjugs.ed by force, and force alone