Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1868-10-28
seymour on the Stump.

Seymour is an intellectual giant. His
blows are thunderbolts, and like the
lightning, be Eliminates everything he
touches. He is now pouring hard COM
mon sense and hot shot into the Radical
ranks every day, and the good news
comes that our friends take fresh courage,
energy and hope. They expect victory.
From his speech at Chicago on the oath,
| we give the following portions especially
| adapted to the people of Illinois
Fellow CITlzENss When the rebellion
was put down, the act of restoring order,
bringing back business to the proper
channels, and of reviving fraternal rel
gard in the hearts of the citizens of all
parts of the Union fell upon the party in
| power. have no disposition to under
rate the difficulties which hindered the
uerformance' of that duty if it was en-
tered upon in the right spirit. Large al
| lowances should be made for many mis-
takes. The magnitude of this duty, the
! far.reaching consequences OF the policy
| which should be adopted with regard to
| il imposed, on the men in power, solemn
responsibilities. Any indulgence in pas
sion, any spirit of vindictiyeness, any
purpose to advance personal or partisan
| objects, were great crimes against our
country. Applsuse.] Itinvolved de
gree of guilt as black as treason. ln the
condition of affairs, selfish or malignant
passions were as cruel as the ravages Of
the war. .,
will not dwell on the character of the
debates in the Congressional halls, nor
on the temper shown by those who have
shaped the action of our Government du-
ring the past year. The record can be
read by each citizen for himself; and at
this time it is the duty of every voter to
decide il be is satisfied with the spirit
shown by those who now ask him to con-
tinue them in power.
Turning from the question OF our
rulers, let us see how far they have sue
ceeded in the work of restoration. II is
clear that the disorganis alton in the So
cial system, in business, aud the general
condition of our country, could not be
cured by force. Military power may
have been needed in some sections to re-
strain violence it could do no more.
| The healing influence must spring from
wise statesmanship. 1t was the duty OF
those who controlled public affairs pa
tiently and carefully to use every mea-
sure calculated to allay all passions or
prejudices engendered by the war, either
at the North or South. To do this inter-
course between the different sections
should be encouraged, the business IN
terests of each section and the relation
ship which they bear TO the common well
fare must be considered. as despair al
ways tends to disorder Care must be
taken TO promote the prosperity Of every
section. Communities in the enjoyment
Of successful business or prosperous com.
merce are NOS inclined to have these dis
turbed by lawlessness or violence, Have
these great truths been kept in view by
our rulers? You know, my fellow-citi-
zens. that from time 10 time their most
wise and thoughtful leaders and most in
aueniial journals have been forced 10 de-
nounce. IN strong and at times harsh
terms. the conduct Of the Congressional
marty in National Convention.
The Republican party based its claims
to the continued support Of the American
people upon the ground OF sueeessiui
infringement Of their Affairs By. 90
doing they challenged q scrutiny OF their
measures. Since the commencenent oi
the canvass they have been driven from
the position which they 6rst held. Ihsn
they congratulated the country upon the
success Of their reconstructed policy 10
the frst words which they uttered IN their
series Of resolutiona To-day their jour
pais and their speakers tell you the
south is fall Of violsncs and disorder.
Driven from the groand that her fusn.
ial or political policy was wise or fortu-
ate. they have f.llen back u5oh cues