The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1863-07-06
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YOUNG MEMS DEMOCRATIC ASSOCIATION.
Fourth Of July Celebration at the
Academy Of Music.
Speeches by Governor Hors.io Seymour, Of
New York; Ex-Governor Seymour, Of
Connecticut; Hen. Mr.. PendIeten,.ef
Ohio, and Richard O'G0rman,

The Academy Of Music. long before the hour Hxed upon
for the commencement OF tho exercises crowded TO
ovcrAowrg-tR parquet aad dress circles being lltd
with ladies aud the gentlemen accompanying them-tp
ladies' in thesc privileged seats greatly exceeding
Der the other very large number Of invited
guests occupied the platform, among whom fol.
lowing distinguished gentlemen from other States
Governor Joel Parker, OF New Jersey; Ex-Governor G H.
Seymour, Of Connecticut; Ex-Governor v N Bentley, OF
Ohio Hon. g. II. rendeton, of Ohio; hon. N. H. Arm
strong Secretary Of State, Of Ohio Senator Alexander
Of New Jersey Senator c. A. Bnakalew, oPennsylvana.
Al the time designated for the opening OF the exercises
the Committee advi.ced to the front of thcpattorm
cs;ortng the lion. Horato Seymour whose appearance
was grccied vita tho most raptnrous cheering-the
audeace Sing to do him honor the ladies' mani
fcsig their greeting by the waving Of handkerchies.
Tn az calcd t. order by LIKE F. cozANs,
th, President Association. who proposed the nom
nation of pl'ip ". fnGs as chairman.
After few int due, Try remarks by Mr. I'm and tn,
pcrrormapce O. the "Nars 80 II. A." by the band c.
GoDrssy ;"x then read tho cl,rat,n Of open
donc,.
After the sStar Sp,rsled Banner" by the band, tho
guarantees OF tho constitution then REID by Eli r.
Nor Oh. nterspsrsiog the reading witu comments.
Such parts the speaker deemed appropriate to the
present times no :wet with great emphasis, and
the Audience seemed to relish them greatly evinccd by
the applause they manifested.
a'Iiai! Columbia" then given by the band, after
which Hon Hora;io Seymour was introduced by tho
clairmaa. The Governor rsinr, greeted with
the mist eIth siasrc welcome aga!n aud again re-
nc we'd b. tho wi o! hats ard handk rchscs and
eacd cheering.
srEvcu IF HON. HoaATlo SEYMOUR.
i'EtIow c. zEs Wan accepted The Invitation to
s.c,k with hcrs at this citing we VIC . promised
The towtfai o. vcksbarg, opening Of the Mssisspp
and he r. fable capture Of tie Confederate capital and
the exia On OF tn rebellion BY common consent al
parties had Sei upon this day when the results Of the
campaign shodli be known, to mark out that line OF
policy which they felt that country should pursue.
But in the moment of expected victory there the
midnight cy for help from Pennsylvania its de-
spoiled he!is from the Invading foe and almost within
sight Of this great commercial metropolis the ships OF
your merchan were burned TO the waters edge. Since
that time 10 this have occupied every hour Of my time
70 the point OF physical exhaustion rally troops
the rescue OF an adjoining sister State-(tremendous
appausej-to organize the militia of our own state
fer our defence, and TO place in that condition OF
dignity and power which great State should ever
hold that truly respects its rights (Great ap-
plaase> have concerned myself with those measures
tina u wee ~ alcuated 20 protect the CONNIE
0. this great city. stand be ore you, then, upon this
occas on animated by exps;ted Victories but
voice. the dread uncertainties the which rage
around not alone Pennsylvania but along tho whole
course OF the Mssisspnb-contesIs that carrying
down TO bloody graves many OF our fellow country
men, many O friends-that ia spreading renewed
mourning throughout this great, broad land Of ours
Cnder circuu staLccs like these ! shall alads to
many topics ulon which 10 speak this OCCASION
They might seem TO jar with the sosmnity OF the
sion. They might not be In keeping with the feelings
which now press on each breast OF ours
Tut tsere ID subject to which now feel II my
duty TO cal your attention Tnere Is appeal that
want now TO make TO this whole community irrespective
pray ssa s Ss 2 sa;
thom Of the dangers Of sectional sfc but fears
as Il
70 compromise that difficulty, for had
ss nsy. u, that mss
have been prevented by compromise made IN .
,-sy and sscs manner Gss. applause Our
upon stopped 10 invoke those who had the conduct
OF Affairs not 70 underratc tbs power Of the adversary
not 10 underate the and endurance
OF our own sister States All this warning was treated as
sympathy with treason You have the results Of these
staired coil with blood they have carried mourning
into thousands Of homes and . DAY they have orough.
como before you 10 oncr again an earnest praye, and
beg 20 listen 70 warning Our country is not only
ravaged the face NJ tho earth Of which history
gives Us an aecouni but we turn our saens,on 70 our
community divided into political parties strongly
raycd against zach other and usn with regard 70 each
other terms Of rcrroach aud dchances Is II not said
by those who support moro partcury the admin
is,raon, that We who diner honestly, ratrioticaly,
sincerely. from them with regard 10 the line Of duty
Mo men d reasonable purposes, and traitors
TO our country tiIe.r bear But on the Ctner
upon this administration hostile rights and noer
ties look upon our opponents as men who would DO US
not cali your attention the press, 10
tone OF public feeling 10 show you bow, At this moment,
attitudes TO each other. few years ago were old
that onal strife wagsd In terms like these would do
bloody res lis lie. us be admon hei now IN time and
take care ,ht this irritation this feeling which u grow
ing up midst shall not also ripen civil conflicts
that sha carry the evils 0. war ITO our very midst AMI
about own homes. Now upcn one thing nil PARTIES
can have no successful va. vat We have uniiei
harm ,nious North. VIC can have no beneaceut re
parties be ob.aireds wish say few words 10 you
upon this point, which firmly believe 10 Of the nUst
TIM Il la NOM 70 he ccerced, ccrcs q no. NO
appea TO you my republican friends that when yousay
ma Ia e anS yoa
10 your serious menis believe that these 70 be
prSdac y ss,ng our rerns oy n M upon our
those cherished privileges for which OUR fathers fought
and 10 which We have always sworn allegiance, (Grea,
ana bog that you viii receive this appeal the earnest
>aod patriotic spirit which prompts me 70 make H. ap
peal to you you are not doing yourselves and your
oan,ry . great wrong whom you declare that harmony
and unity OF parties essential 10 the nations life
Essential tho highest interests u Land and
lhoss whom nrs, experience has proved have beer
who are unsrus our INSTITUTIONS. How, sbsn, W
70 get this indispensable harmonythis needed unity
II q not 10 be obtained BY trampliug upon rights ID
not 70 be- obtained BY threats 70 u BE- obtained by
COERCION 10 not 20 b. obtained BY attempting 70 close
our ips whGn would utter The honest purpose Of
hearts and e strong ccuvctions OF our Judgment Gao
p,auss) But, my rspuolicen friends, there 10 mode
By which II can be reached, and there h mode BY
which The nations life be saved; there Il
mode BY which. 10 the end, viii restore this Union
ours and bring back those gloscus privileges which
you 10 10 spir Of arrogance We simply come bsfors
you this day cad ask you accept the wisdom and The
atriotism Oh our common fathers. We do not come u
you asking yuu 10 mako any concseson Of advantage
US the contrary, sally ~ % you holding IN youI
hands and IN your control almost al ehe political power
our chartered rights. ffrsmondcus applauss.) We
only ask that you shslI give 70 10 that which you claim
yourselves that which every freeman, and every
VINO respects himself VIII have for btneel, freedom
OF speech the right " exercise all the franchises
l,rcat annlaueal Can safslz thtnasl