Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-09-01

Ctlfprnh--J \ Berry
Kau-ss-H J Strcke
Oregon William McMillef
Maryland-isaac ID. Jones
Delawae-Dr j Merritt
RiooHpNa sToHrrEis.
Maine-Wm II simpson
New HAmp-hire-A = Wait
Massachuretts-L h Panney
Vermoni-L. T. Partridge
Conuectcut-F l. Allen
Rhode lslabd-Thomas A Reynolds
New York-Jsmes =. Thyer.
New jersey ID Biddle
Delaware Edward l.. Martin
Pennsylyania-F NJ. Hutchinson
Aaryland-J. A. l.. Mcclure
Kentucky-J T. Barbour
Ohio--E u Eshelman
Indiana-A. I whittesey
lllinols-W W 0'Brien.
Mchigan-T J Campara
Missouri A Billings
Mnnesota-John II. Mckinney
Wiseonsn-Philo orion
Iowa-John Currer,
Calilornia-Wm Whipple
Kansas-F. +. Fitzwilliams
Oregon--Wm. Byhee.
BEADING sToRrrtRIrs
New York; o. Perrin.
Illinois 90 Isaac Diler
Visions NJ. Strong
The committee further recommend that the
rules aud regulations adopted by the Democratic
National Convention Of $50 be adopted by this
convention for it, government
Mr. Q. l. Lamberton. OF Pennsy lyania-l beg
70 move that the report be adop'ed.
The motion was unanimously agreed to, and
Governor Seymour was conducted 10 the chair
amidst the most enthusiastic plaudits. 1t was
hardly known until he WAS seen moving down
the aisle toward the Speakers chair, that the
motion had been put to n vote il was done so
quietly; but when he appeared upon the stand
and bowed gracious acknowledgment the del
egates aud the thousands Of persons in the gal
leries became frantic with enthusiasm. The air
was darkened with one grand flourish OF hats and
handkerchief tossed relentlessly against the
roof Of the amphitheater. The delegates arose
from their seats and joined in grand chorus OF
applause. Men il the galleries swung their hats
and cheered Till they were hoarse, and for three
minutes the shouts OF the vast multitude were
deafenng.
The Vice Presidents having been duly seated
to the right and left of the chair,
The President arose amid another rapturous
outbursi OF applause. and spoke as follows:
SPEECH or GOV. SEYMOUR.
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION: | thank you
for the high honor you have conferred upon ne
in making me President Of this body The i'm
portance of the occasion has alteady been ex
pressed IN fitting words bv your temporary chair
man. ! have not language 20 tell with what
anxious solicitude the people Of this country
watch our proceedings. The prayers Of men and
women in ten thousand homes 90 up 10 Heaven
that we may be SO guided in our deliberations
that our action may conduce 10 the restoration
Of our Union. TO the return OF peace aud tho
maintenance OF liberty in this land Cheers :
1t is not for me to forecast your action-it is not
for ne to say what methods may be adopted to
relieve tits afflicted country Of ours But. while
] may not speak on that subject, can, with pro
prioty. allude 20 the sentiments which animate
you al There is no man here who does not
love the Union Cheers. There is no man
here VII does not desire peace. Cheers There
s no man here who is not resOlv ed 20 uphold the
great principles OF constitutional freedom Ap
plause | know that the utmost importance at
taches to all our proceedings
] know il is of vital consequence that you
should select such men. az your candidates. as
enjoy The confidence of the American people
But beyond platforms and beyond candidates,
there are other considerations Of still greater sig
nI6cance and importance When you wish TO
know what the policy of party will be, you
mus, strive TO learn the passions aud sentiments
which animate that party -Four years ago, in
this city, there Was an assemblage of citizens
from the different parts of our country, who met
here for the purpose of placing in nomination a
candidate for the Presidency. They put forth
declarations that they would not interfere with
the rights of the States of this Union. They did
not intend TO destroy our cOuntry--they did not
mean TO break down its Institutions. But unhap-
PLY they were influenced by sectional preudices
by lanatcism, by bigotry, and By intolerance
and we have found in the course of the last four
years that their animsiing sentiments have over
ruled their declarations and their promises. and
swept them on. step by step, until they have
been carried on 10 actions from which, at the
outset, they would have shrurk away with hor
Even now when war has desOated our land has
laid its heavy burthens upon labor. and when
bankruptcy and ruin overhsng Us, they will not
have Union except upon conditions unknown 10
our Constitution They will not let the shed
ding of blood cease, even for little time, TO
see il Christian charity or the wisdom of states
manship may not work out method TO save
our country. Nay more than this. they will not
listen 10 proposal for peace which does not
offer that which this Government has no right TO
ask
= This administration cannot now save this
Union If il would II has. by its proclamation.
by vindictive legislation. by displays OF hate
and passion. placed obstacles in its own pathway
which il cannot overcome, and has hampered
It's own freedom of action by unconstitutional
acts IL cannot be said that the failure Of It's
policy i due 10 the want OF courage aud de
voton on tho part of our armies Cheers !
Never in the worlds history have soldiers Civ
en- up their lives more freely than have those
of the armies which have battled for the flag
of our Union ia the Southern States.
The world viii hold that thew have done all
that arms can ID. and had wise states manshp
secured the fruits of their victories. to-day there
would have been peace IN our land. Much
cheers
But while our soldiers hare desperately strug
gled TO carry our banner SOuthwaId 10 the Gulf
of Mexico. even now the Government, declares
that rebelious discomfort has worked north
ward to the shores Of the great lakes
The guaranteed right % the people TO
bear arms has been suspended Up II
the very borders OF Carada so that Ameri
can servtude : put IN bold contrast with British
liberty This administration thus declares 10 the
world that il has no faith in the people Of the
State, whose votes placed it in power Ii also
admits bv such an edict that these people have DO
faith ~ this administration
Whileihose in power without remorse. sacrifice
tie blood and treasure Of our people, they will
not give Up their own passions for the public
good. This Union = hot held ssunGer by mill
tsry ambition Ii our political troubles could be
referred TO the peaceful arbitrament OF the con
tending armies in the field. cur union would be
restored. the rights OF Ststes would be guaran
teei. the sacredness Of homes and persons