Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1864-09-05

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desperately struggled to carry our banners 70 '.e
Gulf OF Mexico, even nov tho government decnass, ~
the edict of general, that rebeious dscontant has
worked northWard to the shores OF the great
Toe guaranteed right Of the people TO bear arms mas
been trampled under foot up tothe very Doroers Oh
Canada so that American serviude 10 put In bold oon-
trast with Britiah liberty. This administration thus
declares to the world that II has no faith In the people
Of the States whose VOTES placed &c In power It also
adms by such edict that these people have no faith
in this aom nstration. While those In power without
remorse sacrifice the blood and treasures Of our
people they will not give up their own pas
sions for the public good This Union is not
held asunder by IN ltary ambition. II political
troubles could be referred to the peaceful srbrs-
ment OF the coniending armies In the field, Union
would be restored, the rights Of the Safes would be
guaranteed the sacredness Of homes and persons be
again respected asd nsulted Judiciary would again
administer the laws of the land Let not the ruin Of
our country be charged TO rodisrs II Is not due
to their teachsgs their fanatioiem In the constant
official intercourse with them have heard uttered
Que ten imept of hatred towards the people Of the
South Beyond all other men they value the blessings
of peace aud the virtues Of mercy Of genileues and
Of charity while those Who stay at home demand that
roy, charity or forgiveness shall be shown The
bgotTy sni fanaiicsm and the intfgues OF placemen
have made the bloody pages Of tho history OF The past
three year,. 1t was soldier upon whom our Saviour
bestowed his oily commentator be hung up the
cross and Phsrees Knocked his suffsrngs. II SOL
der alone VII dscerned his divinity, when be heard him
pour forth prayer for mercy and forgiveness for the
thors OF his susrinls This administration
this Uni1n We Mr. Lincoln visws many things atose
the Uaioo We put the Ulion first Of all He til k pro-
clamalion Horh more than peace We think the blood
OF people more precious than the edot OF the Pres
ldent. There ara no hindranoes in cur pathway to
Union and 10 peace We demand conditions for the
sIorition OF the UaloD. We are shackled with no
hates. no prfjudoes no passions. We wish TOR frser
aal relationship With the people Of the South. We de-
maDd for them What demand for ouFsslyes-the full
recognition OF the rights OF the Satee. We that
any Stats on Our nations bsnLer shall thine th
and the same lastte- 10 the coming election must
decide with which Of the two pardes, Into which
people divided, they will act II they wish for union
tey will act with that par which will hold the Union
together They will at with that party which does
now aud always did, love and reverence the Union II
they wish for pace they will act with thu who sought
t avert this var or VITO SEEK TO restore good
Twill aud harmony among all sections of country. II
they for their rights and for the sacfedn.ss other
homes, they will act With thoee who have stood up
eiist arbitrary rrretts, dsspotc legislation aud The
overthrow OF the judiciary IT, upon the other hand.
they willing continue the present policy OF the
Government and condition Of sffs let them with
that organic ton which made the present condition
Of our country. There are many good men who will
be les 10 do this by their passions and preadicss and
| our land swsrms with place who will hold u on
power with deadly grasp. But, for u.s. We are re-
countrY since iis advent 10 power, Ike un
natural aud terrible dream, shall be overtime Four
years ago II had its birth upon this spot L.,
that by action IL shall here, where Il was born.
We desire Uuion asd peace. The administration deny.
u Ulon aud peace, for hey d; md conditions aud
A,t price which they know will prolong the war aud
var uuduy prolonged becomes dsano on Wise states
| manshp can now bring this 10 close upon The
tmms soemnly set forth BY the government at the OUT
set of the contest In the potc, ooctestiu which
II ID aaakn
ne blt,ing for tho rights of tose who belongto all pei
ca org nizstions We that their rgh Of speech
SHALT be uunpeaohsd although that right may be used
to denounce We intend that the rights Of con science
sail be projected although mistaken views OF duty may
turR the temples OF religion mo theatres 70. partisan
| ienunc atoms. We mean that bone rghts aud the
slcred OF the sesde shall be respected by these in
authority, 10 matter what political may be held
by those who sit bensah their roof trees. When the
democratic party shall have gained poser shall not
| % les but mo'e tenacious upon these sutjscs. We
/ have fore00tne much because those who
ged with the conduct Of public sdiIrs know but little
)out the principles OF our government. Wa we're IN
Wiling 10 present en- sppeaarcs Vi fact0us 0ppjsitiop;
but when al all have gained power that Cfoia who
shall violate one prncIl, OF Law, one singl, right
OF the humbest IN our laad, shall DO punished
by the full rgOIs Of the law Il matters not whether
h, sits In tie Presidential chair holds humber
Office under our government We have bad upon this
door tOuctieg aud significant proc OF the folly OF
TINS ia,lo1, VINO Dave driven IRON their sup
thoee upon whom they chiefly leans the outset
Of the rebellion. Then their hopes for their
personsl safety upon the noble In the border
States who, under circumstances The most trying,
eVered family relation b p and ancient associations
60 uphold the Dag Of cur country Many Of these men
ars DOW members Of this Convention. They bear i'm.
pressed upon their countenauces aod manifest 10 the
the high and generous purpose which animal
them, add yet II Is true, aud great God, that ID sbo
uue, they are sung wiIh the of Injustice and
iogratlude OF low and unworthy m n who have Il =
sued and ruined them aud their familes and tramped
their rights by vindotiye legislation and through the
agency OF miserable and dish0nofed subordina.es.-
gentlemen, do trust that proceedings here win be
marked by harmony. L earnestly believe a as we
snail be animated by the grta OF this accession In
all probability the iu.ure destiny OF country haIgs
upon our aoon Let this coneiders ion inspire US With
Up rt Of harmony. God OF fath r, bless US now,
t. up above all PERSONAL considerations, ill Us with
a,t idos Of the rsas responsibilities which rest upon
and give again to lani ia union ito peace and
LIS liberty.
Lou and enthusiastic cheers greeted Gov Seymour
as hs corclnded bis speech. .,