Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1868-10-29
PITTSBURG.
Arrirn. md srrech Of GOV. seymo

Arriva. and speech Of Gov. Seymour.
PITT-BURG, Oct. 2S.-Ex-Gov. Seymour
arrived IN this ,ity at noon to-day bv the
Psn-HauLle railroad, and was met at the
Union Depot 10y large number Of people
and was welcomed 20 the city by a com
miltoc Of reception. This evening he de-
hyered an eloquent address 10 an immense
concourge If people in Allegheny. He
was escorted 10 the place Of speaking by a
taIch-light procession, consisting Of various
Democratic Organizations Of the city and
vicinity The procession every where were
erected with great enthusiasm. Many
IriuCipsi buildings along the route was
brilliantly illuminated. The ST. Charles
Hotel and daily Post were handsomely
decorated with Chinese lanterns, fags,
notice. etc. Governor Seymour leaves at
GO this morning en- route East.
GOV. Seymour addressed an immense
audience his evening. Senator Cowan
presided. lie commenced by referring to
the manufacturing prosperity Of Piusburg
and to lhc perpleXitIes of business men on
account ia The legislation of the party iu
power, and the burdens falling on labor
from taxation. He had been speaking but
a short time, when his voice gave way and
he was unable to proceed for some time,
Hon. Francis Herman occupied the time
Mr.. Seymour then proceeded again and
sioke for a considerable time. lie argued
that the taxation resulting from NAL
administration by our rulers made the
difference 10 the laborer between six and
ten Luurz Of labor. IL there was no such
thing as taxation direct OF Indirect, six
hours OF toll would give TO man as good sup
port as be now obtains from ten hours toll :
remember that before Won give your family
their food, and before YOU give them their
clolhingycu are heavily taxed in the price
which you pay for these articles, do not
forget this, IN considering the effects Of
heavy taxation upon you. Now suppose
the mechanics Of Pittsburg paid no taxa
ton; suppose they bought all things
ri first coat, relieved from any kind oI
taxation on the part Of your government
when Won had worked six hours you could
throw down your sleGge, your hammer
,our saw and say now l will go home, o.
ID We wish to Prolong our toll, we will lay
up the accumulation of what We earn for :
future dav. Eui when YOU are ready tC
GO, a man lays his hand on your shout
ders aud says, stop, you are bound 10 sup
pOri your government
That IA true ;you stay there and work ont
hour 10 pay yuur share Of taxation. NoI
lien propose TO leave the workshop again
IN, ylu are called hack and told that vol
ought TO pay your share of the Public debt
That's true you go back TO work cheer
fnilv tYo hours beyond the time il i
necessary 10 work to support yourselve
for these objects. You then say bavinj
toileG for e.gh! hours l will go home Il
nv family, will improve my mind, l vii
pas my lime "a my interest or my Pleasur
dictates.
But he official again returns and FAY
yCu must woIl, Two hours a day more, be
cause under this government there ar
sixty thousand officials 10 be supported
because those who control affairs at Wash
ington had seen fit TO give che Soutt
not their ancient government, but