New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-08-26
p ne Edl.or Of tie RsyiS.

Secretary Peaoe Delegation OF Nov AoIa
y he Edi.or Of the Ford I.t
Sic: To my great astonishmen, I find in your Is
sue of tae I'D, letter addresssd to Jon by Mr.. A.
&. Constock, OF Oswego, containing statements
which ~ the knowledge of al the Msmbers present
ere in fragrant contradiction With tho proceedings
OF the Syracuse Convention. and arc therefore cal.
euhtcd 70 do injury 10 the real character and pur
pose of that assembly. And as il was not sufsicen;
for Mr. Ccinstock to have substituted bis own par
Sal yerso for the correct rtistionof these proceed
tngs lie bas the unqnafsbie bol6ness 20 prefrcc il
b. the vords, " Political FraGd," qualification
which, although suited to his manner of writing
history, il in no way applicable to the circumstances
be pretouds Ia describe
Had 1 consulted but my own inclination in the
matter, and the fiviy desire have 20 prescrye uu-
impaired the harmonious feeling actually prevailing
tn the u mocratic party, would have lei: Mr..
CoInstock letter unanswered, and let t.me d.spel
chs preiudccs and errors contained in his state
ments. Unfortunately I'm TO. alone inculPst-d,
and his tier implicated the most influential nora-
bss of the Convention, which is thus presented
before the people in the most unfavorable light.
Under such circumstances before 4 to be ny
Huty TO redress Mr.. CoIrstock' report, reminding
him. at tue same tisnc that he not i, jas provoked
Gas discussion, sni that he alone, is responsible
~ the consequences. Gr, CoTstook ssys;
lives present at the Syracuse Convention ard took
esxt In the proceedings Ih- rsse.s10H sppo'hs-
Big tho advisory delegation Chicago 'frioss os'
b. tho votes OF nearly s toe Sreo NESS 81 lsrsous ~
sonlIed az the time Tho vote taken. Tho psnpe
sore siiaoct "EHGE i~ossiy' opposed TO u. J. ~, 70
s-se that atsr the striking out o thc rcsouc nj ire
al ,-1. Mr. Wnul gnqq.lnC MI. Il
j Van Alien who had warmly but IN vain Advocated
Che passage Of the resolution LnsiIe with them u 10
kaeoDy % the Syracuse House hero another meeting
mad beor addressed. but WIS hcH fisP1s'd ana c'i ing
friend g. tho crT he re read Tho ie otions 10 odut
COO deco persons ard took another vuo upon mem,
aad although lord oeis Tefe naGe ior Tie sf'ksS orr
ef that eresroaebs resolution the friendly ctah ilan
declared K -isssd TITS vote vas aiterWGes fee"nsc-
ered IN a. place and the TVsrit1'oh az iu SsAn
cut" al.
This is what Mr.. Constock prstends 10 have seen
Gut as vas also present NJ that Convention, II iae
PROCEEDINGS of Which took ~ least as active par'
ss he did, ne will excuse ne If say that his man
ner of looking g. scts appeas to ce - DO tAe res
of distorted political vision, rather than The hon
sst and sincere expression OF tao truth VIII theI
peg leave 10 ssy 10 him. tha. The resolution appoint
sng delegates 10 represent the peace party at Chicago
Sss stricken out not by the Great Moss Meeting
but by parcel of war Democrats, oiAoe-ho!icr
and Seymour men who had packed the stand an'
s,ood directly in front of the Chairman for tha
purpcsc. Among them was man dressed in an'
form assisted by several boys who from me actl'
part tus,y tUunA having tao resolution 'ejrcled
appeared to mo to have boon appointed and paid 80
She performance of that dsgTaceiul job.
1t was only after the delivery Of Mr.. Wood
speech, and tao adjournment CT the meeti2s 70 tA'
snain stsAd Al the Syracuse House that TIC Tesoli
sion appointing delegates to the Chicago Conven
Zion was carried. TIE Syracuse meeting had no
dispersed, nor ras q fraendlv Chnirman apprentice
for he OCCASION Judge OndeIdon'1 being constant.
In the clair during the who's day, never allow
fry himself single moment of respite. Contrar
20 Mr CoinStocks assertion, the resolution va
presented by him and carried. Mr.. n. Hill Fowle
chen addressed the meeting ut considerable length
followed by Mr. Van Alien, after which the meet
Eng adjourned.
Not satisfied with this first Misrepresentation
Mr Coiustoek proceeds to state that the eha!rnI
fe-rcad tho resolutions before abVnt two dozen POI
sons, whilst II is to the knowledge of all member
yresent. that the whole Mass Meeting had Assem-
bed az the Syracuse House a. that time end tha
Gle attendance yes one Of tho largest Of tic d.!
As regards the flank movement, it was understood
st Syracuse 20 have been organized ~ Mr. Green
not General Green of Governor Seymour stun, bu
his brother. In conversation with him at th
Shakcspeara Han that evening he dsclaimcd has
tng anything to do with IL and sdid it was don
against his will
Such IS, Mr.. Editor tic correct ard reliable &C
count Of the part Of the proceedings OF the syria
Suse Convention alluded 10 and falsely represents
by Mr. Comstock. AS have not the doubtful! ad
santiago Of being any way affiliated to that scho'
OF politicians who believe that men Of the sam
party, protesting the same opinions and working {
Che same cnd have light to dsfgurc facts fer Il
purpose Of satisfying personal reseDtnents or get
ting li.iie notoriety at tho expense Of o;hers
hopeyou will believe me, whcr say that an move
sn this matter By personal feeling, but simply
fhe wrong done TO right cease, and by the injus
fioo which tho iInputations Of Mr. Cousicct g.
calculated TO do to several members OF toe Conven
sion and particularly to is venerable chairman.
| sin, sir, with great respect, yours,
s. I. SUIT Secretary.
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