Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1868-07-14
Democratic Conservative Ticket.
FOR PRESIDENT
Hon. HoRATIo SEYMOUR,
OF NEW YORK.
FOR VICE president:
Gen. FRANCIS ?. BLAIR,
OF MISSOURI.

, OF MISSOURI.
On Thursday last, the great National Demo
cratic and Conservative Convention in New
Y rk City, nominated unanimously the above
ticket for the support of all who prefer liberty
to tyranny, prosperity to ruin, honor to dis
grace. Better nominations could not have been
made. Hon. Horatio Seymour is one of the
ablest statesman in the United States, and his
character for honesty, integrity, and devoted
patriotism is as distinguished as his unques
toned abilities. He has been twice elected
Governor of the Empire State-in 1852, and
in 1862 He is about 81 years OF age. The
National Intelligencer says that, ''as chief mag
istrate of the State of New York, he made
himself everywhere known as public man OF
commanding ability, enlarged comprehension,
and practical capacity And since retiring from
a sphere which he honored so much, there is
no single Individual in the nation whose coun-
sci has been more generally sought, or whose
wisdom has been more universally accepted.
The same journal says: "Gov. Seymour IS
too well known to the whole country to need
any eulogy or explanation of his public career.
1t is no disparagement to others, in whatever
category they may stand to say that he ranks
among the very foremost Of our hO'ag states
man. Seymour being nominated for Presi-
dent, Gen. Francis P. Blair, jr., of Missouri,
was, of all others, the very person who should
be nominated for Vice President; and be was,
accordingly, unanimously nominated on the
first ballot for Vice President. He is son OF
T. ?. Blair, senr., the able editor Of the
"Globe," and the particular friend of Odd
Hickory" Gen. Blair occupies the true posi-
ton, to wit: That all the unconstitutional leg
islation of the Radical Congress should be
treated by the Executive Of the nation as null
and void and of no effect. He is man OF
strong will, determined purpose, and intrepid,
unhinching courage He will not suffer the
Radicals to cheat him out of an election if he
wins it fairly The times demand the services
of such men. -.
The ticket combines commanding talents with
distinguished courage, and should be cordially
supported by every lover of liberty. We not
only cherish the earnest hope, but entertain
the honest belief that it will be fairly elected
in November next Our people should be of
good cheer There's good time coming"
Victory will perch on our banners in November,
and with the sere leaves of that autumnal
month will fall the blasted hopes of the Radi-
cal party.
The Democratic Platform.
In another column will be found the platform
in full adopted at the recent National Demo
cratic Convention in New York City. With
the National Intelligencer, we think that it is
worthy of the occasion of the Convention, and
Of the great cause which it represents. There
is no equivocation, subterfuge, or evasion in any
declaration. Every principle is set forth bold
ly, clearly, and emphatically, so that he who
runs may read. Instead Of the antiquities
adopted at Chicago to cover up doubtful purpo-
ses, or to conceal a mongrel policy, this plat
form confronts each issue distinctly, deals with
1t broadly and leaves no doubt to combat by
the employment of artful phrases.
The abuses, frauds, usurpations, and corrup-
tons of Radicalism are exposed with candor
and courage which the emergency demanded,
and the remedies proposed are announced in
language equally emphatic and satisfactory
What the platform demands is absolute and
unqualified reform in the Government as the
only means of preserving our institutions. We
seek to restore the country to its former position
of peace and prosperity, to revive the Consti-
tuition in all its vigor, and to set up again the
time-honored landmarks which radicalism had
torn down. All these objects, and others of
material interest, are included under the gener-
al idea of thorough and efficient reform in the
Government, which shall sweep away every YES
tige Of that factious domination that has brought
us to the very verge of national bankruptcy,
and made imminent another civil war;
The platform requires no explanation or COM
mentary. 1t speaks its own praise In the ma
tional creed which is laid down. and which, we
venture to say, will enlist the sympathy and the
active support of vast majority of the Amer
lean people. 1t will carry cheer to thousands
of hearts, and rouse feeling such as has not
been witnessed for quarter of century. The
nominees of the Convention will be elected up
on this platfrm. The fat has gone forth. It
is not question of party, but of patriotism. -
Hundreds of thousands Of old Wings and mod
crate Republicans, who stood by their political
organization while it was possible to adhere to
1t, have renowned all connection with Radical.
ism, and will go forward as jealous supporters
of this noble cause.
Every word of the platform deserves to be
treasured up, and we cannot too strongly COM
mend it to earnest reflection.
Election in Virginia.