The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1868-06-27
IMPORTANT MEETING OF DEN
OCRATICPOLITICIANS
III Albany.
REMARKS OF Ex-Governor SRT
MOCR IN FAVOR OF CHAsE's
NoNsaAfIoN. kE
Fron.aAa NswsYork Herald, June

From she .NsHsYork Herald, June 10.
ALBANY, June l7.-Some days since, a
large number of democratic politicians from
all sections OF the state met in this city to
consult as 70 the domination for president
to be made IN New York on the 4th Of July.
The gathering included most of the promi-
nent leaders Of the party, the central figure
ofthe group being Horato Seymour, the
probable presiding officer OF the convention,
upon the result of whose deliberations de-
ponds in such great degree the future of the
country. The meeting occurred at the resi-
denee of one of the delegates from this city,
and large proportion of those present were
themselves delegates 10 the conyeutiop.
b Since this assemblage there has been con
siderable conversation as to the position ta-
ken by Governor Seymour. In the brief
press dispatch it was simply said that he ad-
vised careful consideration of the PROPOSE.
ton to nominate Chief Justice Chase. II
has even beensdenied that he went this far,
and as the matter seems to be considered of
sufficient importance to merit inquiry, pro-
pose to briefly place beforeNyour readers the
exact stand taken by Mr.. Seymour, with the
additional remark that at the meeting in
question there wasno attempt az conceal
nlent, but o generous desire xpressed that
the conservatives everywhere should know
what opinions had been expressed by so
many of their recognized leaders, and par
ticularly by the ex-governor, who conversed
freely and repeated his sentiments to parties
who arrived late in the evening. a "a
Chase said Mr.. Seymour must not be
regarded strictly as republican. He was
always democrat, and left the party to Join
new one only on the ground that 1t was
more radically democratic than the demo-
cratic party itself. While we may disagree
with him on that point, yet the motive was
apparently correct. And now that the radi-
calls are trying to subvert the government,
he opposes them, and insists upon strict
adherence to the constitution, both in letter,
and in spirit, which is exactly what the de-
mocrscy ask for.'aass's3 e. 9sTai = ,.SsA
"Chase," continued the governor, ais for
faphelding the old aud honored theory of the
fouaders Of our nstitutienal forrn !ofEgov-
erpTaentaga inst m itary force; hesis for law
against threatened anarchy for holding the
constitution superior to party oohgahons
or party caucus. Because of this he as os.
tracised, denounced, maligned, and in con
sequence the law abiding people who, first
of all think of their country, look to him
with confidence and respect" ,...s
Where" asked the governor, in answer
to several questions, has Chase materially
differed with the democracy2 Only upon
one question, and that almost if not entire
ly, extinct. He is right upon the record as
to free trade and the tariff, and he agrees
with us on the general questions Of taxation.
He has always been for universal amnesty,
and for restoring the south to its constitu-
tional and proper relations to the govern
ment. This is. evidepceds By his southern
speeches. As to negro suffrage, he is will
ing to leave that question entirely TO the
states, where We claim it belongs. gao T.
s The governor continued IN this strain for
some time, and then braached off as TO the
question of pohcY involved. "The demo
cratic party is in transition state. 1t is
opening upon a new career. To be success.
full it must raise above prejudice and move
with the times. 1t must be in fact as in
name q progressive party, with the men of
brains in all sections cooperating with it.
Now Chase represents the men of brains Of
his party as against the mere trieksters.
Let the party Of the future secure the rood
while he spurns the unworthy"
The governor then spoke Of Pendleton,
and IN the kndest terms. He had probs-
bio majority of the convention in his favor.
If he yielded, and secured the nomination
for Chase, it would make him the great lead
er of his party in the future, and win the
country to'h support. Mr.. Seymour be-
lieved that Pendlrton would regard the ques.
ton in the light of an elevated patriot
ism.
The meeting separated at late hour, and
the sentiments of Governor Seymour met
with the hearty concurrence of a large num-
Der of those present