The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-08-09

check those extreme measures which have been
depIored by the best men Of both organizations.
The result would most certainly lead 70 ,, ma
peaceful restoration Of the Union aud re-estabsh'
ment of federal relationship which the country
DESIRES am sure the best men OF the Repuo-
licsn party deplore, IS deeply as do, the spirit
of violence shown by those recently sdmittedto
seats in Congress from the Southern States. me
condition of civil war which they contemplate
must be sbhorrent TO every rightthinking man.
have no mere personal wishes which mislead
nv Judgment In regard to the pending election.
No man who has weighed and measured the duties
of the office of president OF the United States can
fan to be Impressed with the cares and tolls OF him
who il TO meet It's demands. IL Is not merely TO
float with popular currents without policy OF
| purpose. On the contrary. while our Constitution
gives Just weight TO the public will its distinguish.
ing feature is that seeks 10 protective rights OF
minorities Its greatest glory is, that II puts re-
straints upon power; IL gives force and form 10
those msxims and principles OF civil liberty for
which the martyrs OF freedom have struggled
through ages; il declares the right OF the people
to be secure in their persons, houses and papers
against unreasonable search and seizures; that
Congress shah make no law respecting the esta6'
lishment of religion the free exercise thereof,
or abrideng freedom of speech. or Of the press,
or the right of the people TO petition for redress
of grievances. 1t secures the right Of q speedy
and public trial by an impartial jury. No man
can rightfully enter upon the duties of the presi-
dental office, therefore. unless he is not only
willing TO carry out the wishes OF the people, ex.
pressed in a constitutional way, but Is also pre-
pared to stand up for the rights Of minorities.
He must be ready to uphold the free exercise of
religion be must denounce measures which would
wrong personal or home rights, or the religious
conscience Of the humbiest citizen of the land
he must maintain, without distinction OF creed or
nationality, all the privileges of American citizen
sup. -expsrianco 81 every public man who
has been faithful to his trust, teaches him that no
one can do the duties Of the Office Of president
unless he Is ready, not only to undergo the false
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OF the good, who are misled by prejudices aud
misrepresentation. There no attractions in
such positions which deceive my judgment when
say that great change is going on in the public
mind. The mass of the Republican party are
more thoughtful and tempered and just than they
were during the excitement winch attended the
progress and close OF the civil war.
As the energy Of the Democratic party springs
from their devotion to their cause and to their
candidates, / may with propriety speak of the
fact that never. in the political history Of our
country, has the action of any like body been
hailed with such universal and real enthusiasm as
that which has been shown in relation to the posi-
ton of the National, Democratic Convention.
With this the candidates had nothing to do.
Had any others Of those named been selected,
this spirit would have been perhaps more marked.
The zeal and energy Of the conservative masses
spring from desire to make q change Of policy,
and from a thought that they can carry out their
purposes. In this faith they are strengthened by
the cooperation of the great body of those who
served in the Union army and navy during the
war. Having given nearly 1000 commissions to
the officers OF that army, know their views and
wishes.
They demand the Union for which they fought
The largest meeting of these gallant soldiers
ever assembled was held in New York, aud 10.
dOrsed the action OF the National Convention ia
words distinct with meaning. They called on the
government TO stop in its policy of hate, discord
and disunion and in terms Of fervid elo1uence,
demanded the restoration of the rights of the
American people. aof et
When there is such q creed between those who
proved themselves brave and sef-sacriicing in
war, and those who are thoughtful and patriotic
In council, cannot doubt we shall gain political
triumph which will restore our Union, bring back
peace to our land, and give once more the
blessings of wise, economical and honest gov
eminent.
am. gentlemen, truly yours. etc.,
HoRATIo SEYMOUR.
Gen. George W. Morgan and Others committee etc.