The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-11-01
GOV, srYMouR AT rIrrsnUna

PIrTsBuRa. Oct. 2s,--Governor Seymour, who
arrived in this city at noon to-day, by the Pan
handle Railroad, was met at the Union depot oy
large number Of people, and welcomed to the city
by the committee of reception. This evening he
delivered an eloquent address to an immense con-
course of people in Allegheny.
He was escorted TO the place of speaking by
torchlght procession, consisting OF the various
Democratic organizations Of the city and vicinity.
The procession was everywhere greeted Win
great enthusiasm. Many OF the principal ouno-
ings along the route were brilliantly illuminated
The St. Charles Hotel and the Daily Post build
lanterns, flags, notices, etc. 49,
Governor Seymour leaves at GAO tomorrow
morning, en- route East.
SYNOPSIS OF GOVERNOR sBYMoURs SPEECH.
Governor Seymour addressed an immense au'
dience here this evening, Senator Cowsn pre-.
siding. he commenced by referring 70 the manu-
featuring prosperity of Pttsburg. and TO the per
plexities of business men on account OF the
upcertsinty of the legislation of the party IN
power, and the burdens falling on labor from tax
alton. He had been speaking but short time.
when his voice gave way, and he was unable to
proceed for some time, Hon. Francis Herman oc-
cupying the time. c1flt .ig,
Governor seymour then proceeded again. and
spoke for q considerable time. He argued that
the taxation resulting from INSTRUMENTATION by
our rulers made the difference to the laborer be-
tween six and ten hours of labor. II there was
no such thing ss taxation, direct or Indirect, SIX
hours Of toll would give to man as good sup
port as he now obtains from ten hours toll. Re.
member that before you give your family their
food and before You give them their clothing, yc1
are heavily taxed on the price which you pay Tor
these articles.
Do not forget this in considering the effects Of
the heavy taxation now upon you. Now. suppose
the mechanics of Pittsburg paid no taxation
suppose they bought all things at first cost, re.
lieyed from any kind Of taxation on the pars ol
\ your government, when you had worked six hoHrs
you could throw down your sledge. your hammer
your raw, and say, Nov, we will go home or
If we wish to prolong our toll. we will lay up the
| accumulation of what we earn for future day.
But, when you are ready to go, man comes NJ
and laws his hand ON your shoulder and says
| 'Stop you are bound TO support your govern
| ment." "Thst is true," you reply. "fou ough
TO so back. then, and work, think. one hour, &c
paw your share of taxation You then prepare u
leave the workshop again, but you are again calet
back and told that you ought to pay your share o
the public debt. That is true you ought to DO 90
| and so you go back and work cheerfully for Two
hours beyond the time it is necessary to work q
| support yourselves. for these objects. You ther
saw. having toiled for eight hours: Il will g
home to my family; will improve my mind;
| will pass my time as my interest or my pleasur
dictates" But the official returns again AM
saws: mo; you must work two hours ds
| more because under this government there ar
| sixty thousand officials to be supported; becaus
| those who control affairs at Washington had see
fit to give the South, not their ancient govern
| must supportn But / tell you il Is this unw's'
| unjust and unreasonable taxation, which Is th
result of the policy of our leaders, that leagthe
out your hours of toll.
MANY buildings were illuminated, and q larg
| procession passed through the city. .-l