The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1868-07-22
How the Platform and Nominations have


Mr.. Seymour had repeatedly declined the nomina-
ton In his speeches, while procaimng his views as
to the principles and policy of the party, he had ndl-
Gated no preference for any particular candidate lie
would doubtless have accepted Mr.. Chase. There was
the most perfect harmony between himself and the
friends of Mr. Pendleton who were the first to insist
upon his nomination as it was discovered thai
the required two-thirds could not be harmonlously
united upon their chosen and favorte candidate 1t
is certain that Governor Seymour will be unanimously
and cordially supported by the distinguished Chief
Justice and by Mr.. Pendleton with their entire body
of devoted personal friends throughout the entire
country. Neither of these distinguished gentlemen
have permitted this to be question of any doubt by
their positions assumed before and since the nomna-
tion. July 10th Mr. Chase declared I" his recognition
of the Democratic nominee as apatrio and statesman
worthy to be the standard bearer of that great party
with which be announced himself fully Identified
July 18th he is again represented to have SAID that
| "be was Democrat, States rights Democrat, and
in full sympathy with the Democratic party speaking
at the same time in terms of the highest praise OF Ho
ratio Seymour Even without these subsequent decla'
ratiops of Mr. Chase, bis position assumed by him.
self and friends before and during the convention
could not leave the conviction of his earnest and en-
tire support of Mr. Seymour for a moment IN doubt.
Nor is there anything in the platform which can In
any way ALLEVIATE of Mr.. Chases pronounced views.
True it embodies the sentiments and CONVICTIONS OF
life long Democrats and is in entire harmony with the
past history and principles of the party true 1t does
not embody Mr. Chase's particular, personal polcy
but there is no such antagonsm as can possibly lead
to division and alienation between the Democracy and
and all patriotic conservatives.
Mr.. Pendleton has nobly restrained the aspirations
of personal ambition for the good of his party and the
welfare of his country, and thus acquired additional
claims the gratitude love and honor of his country
men. We prefer that he should speak to our people
in his own language. Before the departure OF the
Ohio delegation for New York, he addressed the toll
lowing private letter his friend Washington Mclean,
of the Cincinnati Enquirer one of the delegates who
subsequently resigned in the convention to give his
seat to Mr.. Vallandigham Upon mis- arrival In New
York the letter was delivered to John A Green, Jr,
delegate from New York, and distinguished sachem
of Tammany Hall: g. I-..-Tl ~
CINCINNATI, Thursday, June 29, 1868.
My Dear Sir-You left my office this morning be-
fore was aware of it. seek at home, but you are
| not here. l must say what want to by note. AS
soon as YOU get to New York see Gov Seymour. You
know well what was my feeling before and after
heard from him last fall. He is to-day the foremost
man in our party in the United States. His ability,
cultivation and experience put him at the head of our
statesmen. He commands my entire confidence l
would rather trust him than myself with the delicate
duties of the next four years. You know sincere.
Make him feel this, and that he rely on me and
my friends; have natural PRIDE an honest pride,
in the good will Of my countymen, but you know bet
than any else it is neither egotlstlcal nor over
ruling, and that | ready and anxious to give up
the nomination to anybody who can get one single
vote more than myself. Express all this frankly to
the Governor, but decately, and let him understand
my views of men and measures as have frequently
given them to you. Good by. God bless you.
Yours truly GEO. H. PENDLEToN.
/ Subsequently in Withdrawing his name from before
the convention he gave evidence Of his dsinterested
patriotism in the following letter:
CINCINNATI July ., 56S.
Washington Mclean, Fifth Avenue Hotel:
! Ny Dear Sir-You know better than any one the
feelings and principles which have guided my conduct
since the suggestion of my name for the Presidential
nomination. You know that while Ireceive the good
opinion of my countrymen, and would feel an honest
pride in distinguished mark of their confidence,
do desire it the expense of single electoral
vote Tgreat applause of the least disturbance of
the harmony of our party. l consider the of
the Democratic party in the next election of far great
cr Importance than the qualification of any personal
ambition however pure and lofty it might be. Loud
applause.
IT. therefore at any time name shall be suggested
which, in the opinion of yourself and those friends
who have shared our confidence, shall be stronger be-
fore the country, which can more thoroughly unite
party, beg that you will instantly withdraw
my and pledge to the convention my hearty,
ard Jealous, and active support for its nominee
Very truly yours,
GEO, H. PENDLEToN
1t was reserved for the State of Ohio to turn the
tide from her own chosen candidate to that of the
tire Democracy, in the speech of Gen. McCook, who
insisted upon Seymour's nomination, saying:
lr. CAanmau-I arise at the unanimous request
and demand of the delegation from Ohio and with the
consent and approval Of every public in the State
including George Fl. Pendleton, to again place in
inaton against his inclination, but longer against
his honor, the name of Horato Seymour, of New 1ork
Cheers and long continued applause. Let us vote,
Mr.. Chairman and gentlemen of the convention for
man whom the Presidency has sought, but who has
not sought the Presidency. APPLAUSE | believe
in my heart that this is the solution of the problem
which has been engaging the minds of the Democratic
and conservative men Of this nation for the last six
months. Good, good. l believe it will prove So
luton which will drive from power the vandals who
now possess the capitol of the nation. Applause.
believe it will receive the unanimous and ap-
proval of the great belt of States from the Atlantic,
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Michigan,
Illinois, Missouri and away West for quantity to the
Pacific ocean. Applause.] say he has not sought
the Presidency and ask not demand ask that this
convention shall demand of him that, sinking his own
inclination and the wellknown desires of his heart he
shall yield to what believe to be the almost unani
wish and desire of the delegates to this great
convention. [Great applause and three cheers In
my earnest enthusiasm had almost forgotten to cast
the twenty-one votes of Ohio for Horatio Seymour.
Tremendous excitement and cheers for Horatio Sey
mour
The Hon. Horatio Seymour here advanced to the
front of the STAGE and the enthusiasm would
permit his being heard responded address to the
convention:
Gentlemen of the observation-disclosures. The mo-
ton just made by the gentleman from Ohio excites in
my mind the most mingled emotions. Applause |
have not terms in which to express my gratitude for
the generosity of this convention. Cheers | have
no terms in which to tell of my regret that my name
has been brought before this convention God knows
life, and all value in life would give for the good
of my country, which believe to be identical with
my own. Applause, and cries of take the nomina
ton, then"
! do not stand here as man proud of his opinions
or obstinate in his purposes, but upon question of
honor must stand upon my convictions against
the world. Applause, and voice, g God bless you,
Horatio Seymour"
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