Middletown transcript., 1868-07-18
The Democratic Nominations--IIOw they
nre Received.
From Me C,leinnati Inqnirer. Mr pendleton,s

ure AsecciNeu.
From ne ta,ciHlati Inquirer, Mr., Pendieton's Organ
The democratic ticket is one of which
not only the party but the country may
well be proud. 1t has been long since
there was SO strong combination Of intel
lectual vigor, force of character, and states
manike experience presented to the sufTra-
ges of the American people. The name of
Horatio Seymour is tower of strength,
and challenges not only the warm admira-
ton of his political friends, but the re-
spect, if not esteem of his opponents. If
there is man eminently qualified for the
presidential Office, who would FIJI it with
dignity, with consumate tact, who would
honor the place, it is Horatio Seymour.
There is no qualification in which he is
deficient, He is ripe scholar, polished
writer, a splendid orator, profound think
er, who has made the science of govern
ment his lifelong study; and in addition,
he has every personal grace and accom-
plshment that are properly associated with
so exalted an Office. He has national fame
and reputation as extensive as any man In
the Union. More than all, he is devoted
ly attached to the constitution as it was
made by the fathers, and would administer
it strictly upon the principles of Jefferson
and Madison. Not the least flaw or defect
can be found with his political record. No
man has fought more gallantly the battles
of the democracy and the Union, He has
welded an intellectual weapon in their be-
half as keen as Damascus blade.
The selection of MIR. Seymour is pecu-
liarly fortunate at this time, for the prac-
tice has latterly been to select mediocrity
and inexperience for presidential honors,
rather than consumate talent and ripe ex-
perience. The election of Mr.. Seymour
would redeem us from the reproach that
has been cast upon us, that it is impossible
to place first-class statesman in the pres
idential office. The delegates from Ohio
and the West faithfully discharged their
duty when, Mr.. Pendleton being no lon
ger in the field, they gave their votes to
the distinguished statesman of the Empire
State. 1t is true there has been diverg-
ence of views to some extent in the senti-
ments of Mr.. Seymour and Mr. Pendleton
upon the grecnback question, but the
adoption of platform which is a substan-
tial affirmation of Mr.. Pendleton's creed,
and the acceptance by Mr.. Seymour of a
nomination upon it, will remove all diff
Guilty, and be generally acceptable to the
entire democracy of the country. Mr.
Seymour being man of high personal
honor, may be safely trusted to carry out
and give administrative enforcement to all
the doctrines of the platform upon which
he is running, and in behalf of which the
suffrages of the people are solicited On
the negro suffrage issue, and on all the
points involved in the so-called congress
sional reconstruction, Mr.. Seymour occu-
pies the most advanced democratic ground,
as is well known to every one who has
read his many magnificent addresses de-
nunciatory of the whole radical congress
sional scheme. Mr. Seymour's sentiments
on this question render him particularly
acceptable to the democracy Of the great
West.
General Frank P. Blair, the nominee
for vice-president, is another selection
winch possesses eminent fitness at this
time. fI
From the Concord n H Patriot