The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1864-08-31

pyesent stating the actieu Of she Con-
servatvs Union Naticnal Couvsntop held shs ci'y On
the 9Th,
when the Secretary read the resolution recommending
the domination OF General Mcclellan the widest applause
vent up many Of the delegates standing and cheering
the Commlttce on Rssolutions. q
Mr. MUM moved 70 amend, that the communication
be made part Or the minutes Of the Convention.
Ths CHAIR stated that the communication would be en-
tered on The minutes a. . matter Of course.
Mr. Ope said that another body, the "Sons Of Liberty
sow 10 session here, might have . communication 10
make the Csnvshtion and this 10 70 60 the min
utes theirs ought. TO too. c
Debate srsng, Mr. oIps said bs would not press the
motion. '-er
The communication was then accepted.
Thsreport Of the Committee Organization was resd
- follows, and adopted by acclamaton:-
The Committee on Permanent Organization and Roles
for the Government OF the National Democratic Conven
mend 70 the Convenion for their selection the following
Vioe Presidems-Joseph Cmse, Of Maine; j. W. vii.
liams, Of New Hsmpsbre Erasmus D. Beach, OF Massa-
ehneei,s; H. smAlley, q Vermont George Taylor Of
Connecticut Alfred Anthony. Of Rhode Island: Andrew
r. ...., New I:.ssy GidsQA J. Tucker, oT New YORK;
Parker of rsnnsy wanna; Jaaes f. Robinson of Ken
tucky s. w. Gibson, OF Ohio o. b. Ficklin, OF Illinois;
John Barry Of Michiaan; " Shields, Of Maryland;
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sofa; d. W. Maxon, OF Wisconsin; VIM. Patterson, OF
Iowa; j. T. Berry OF California; H. j. stckes, Of Kansas;
Wm NJ. Miller, Of 0regoo; saacD Jones, Of Maryland
Recording Secrearies-William II. Simpson. Of Maine;
oenn u. woedwaro oi New hampsnre; % v = shnney' '
Of ConDecSut hos Reynolds, OF Rhode Island James
stryker, o. New York James d. Biddie OF New Jersey
Fdwnrd l.. Martin, OF Delaware Frank N. Hutchinson Of
Pennsylvania; James A. Mcclure, OF Maryland; James
Barbour. Of Kentucky; b, Eshelman, Of 0hio 4. J.
Whtteeey, o. Indiana: W. w. O'Brien, OF Illinois; Theo-
dore ]. Campan, Of Mchgan A. J. Billings, OF Missouri
Joseph Mckinney, OF Minnesota Philo 0rton. or Wis
conssn John Courier Of Iowa; William j. whipple OF
California f. p Fitzwillam Of Kansas; william BY bee,
Of Oregon.
n. Dfee OF Illinois. Moses N. Strong, OF Washington.
The committee further recommend that tho rules npd
regulations adopted by the Democratic National Convn
ernment.
The report Of the committee adopted by acciama
ton and dsaening and prolonged applause greeted
announcement
On taking the chair Governor SEYMOUR spoke as fol-
lows
resolutions and action Of this Conventsn bat can say
that every member OF II loves the Onion desires peace
and viii uphold constitutional freedom While the
lutops and action OF this Convention are 4 the utmost
Importance there are reasons why the democratic party
should be restored to power and they reasons
longs for its restoration it will bring peace, be
cause i loves peace It will bring back liberty
win put pu. do~n aesposism, % because s i. 0s hates the
ignobe tyranny which degrades the American
people -Four years ago convention met in this city
when our country was peaceful prosperous aud united
Its delegates did destroy government TO
ovcrwheim us with debt, or to drench our land with
blood but they were animated by intolerance and ana
cism and blinded by ignorance OF the spir, OF our
institutions, the character OF our people, and the copd
% Gds Thought Ss, esy 80 a
30. They would not heed the warnings Of fathers
and they did not consider that meddling beges strife
Their passions have wrought their natural results
They muelled 10 spurn all measures OF compromise
Step by step they have marched results which
the onset, they would have shrunk with horror from:
and even now, when has desolated our land, has
laid Its heavy burdens upon labor. and when bank
ruptcy and rum overnang US, they VIII not have the
constitution. They will not let the shedding blood
cease s:. even i0r ithe ,ine TO see Chris,
may not work out method TO country.
Nay, than this they will not listen proposal Tor
has no right to ask. This administration cannot now
this Union would II has b. its proc am aticns
and passion, placed obstacles 10 It's own pathway
which It cannot overcome II has hampered its
that the failure OF its policy due OF courage
and devotion the part OF our armies. Never in the
iives more freely have those the armies which
have batled for ihe flag OF Union in the Southern
States The world viii hold that they have done all
cured the fruits OF their victories, to-day
there would have been peace in land.
But while our soldiers have desperately struggled 10
carry our banners south to the Gulf Of Mexico
the government declares in the edict OF general that
rebelious discomfort has worked nortnward 10 the
shores OF the great lakes. The guaranteed right
OF the people 10 bear arms has been tram.
pied under teot up 70 the very borders y
in bold contrast with British liberty. This adminstrs.
ton thus declares 10 the world that has faith tho
people have no fanh ia this Administration.
The blood and treasures Of our people they will no, give
up their cwn passcus for the pnoc good. This linton
Is not held asunder By military ambition Koar political
trogbles could be referred to The peaceful arb,ri-
ment OF the conssndns armies in toe aeld,
our Union would DO restored, the rights Of
the States would be guaranteed the OF homes
and persons be again respected ,ad nsulied judiciary
would again administer the laws % the aui Lot uoI the
ruin OF our country be charged 10 our soldiers IL not
constant oficii Intercourse with them l havo
never heard uttered one sentiment OF hatred towards
the people OF the south. Beyond all other they
value tne blessings of peace and the virtues OF
mercy Of gsntenoss and Of charity while those who
s sy,uss. aY sha b. sS;wn ibs Ss5ry a saa scism Al @
aud the intrxues Of pacsmcn have made the bloody
pages OF the history o the pas, three years y was
mendaton when he hung upon the cross and Pharsees
marked his suderipsse II wasa solder alone who dis.
PRAYER FOR mercy AID or the authors Of MS
surerngs This adminIstra.51 caluo, save this Uaiop
We can :. Mr. Linco!a vis.. many thing. above tbs
caNa,ioi worth more than psacs. We think the boot
Of our people more prsctos thar tho sicts OF tne Pre.
cnion aud 10 peace We ismsaa conditions FOR ihs
restoration sf the unop va shecsed With hates
prsiudces, no passions. We wish for fra.
ternai relationship WITH lie people of the south
Wo demand for them Shst temsnd for
u recognition o. the rights Of the States
We mel1 tnat any suls on onr nation banner shall
shire with snd ths sans iusrc IN The coming cleo
ton mel dec do with whch ~ the two psrtes
whrh our people aivdaj, they will scs Il ,hsy
wish for uuion iney will act WITH that party which II
hold the tnou together lhsy will act with that PARTY
which doss roS ,ni avays 1ii ore aud reverence iho
rafnn II they wish for psacs they will act with those
who sought TO avert this war OF rho seek ~
Goodwill and harmsay among all sections o orr country
II they care ther rsns ard Or the sscr-iness OF
their homes they viii act with snose VIII, hays stooA Up
10 resist sNrary arrests, jesplic Legislation and the
overthrow of ths uiiciuv, ". upon the other hant
they are wiling 70 contnue the preseut policy OF tho
government aud condition 81 anaus, ct tnem with
that orsanzstion which nads the present condition
or our country. Thsro many goot who will be
led to DO this by their passions A,d prsudoes and
land swarms with pace nsn Nhp Will hois upon power
With a deadly yrssp. But a. Tor W, resolved
ihai the marty Nhch mate the history " our com.