Year: 1868

man IN this countrywide can erectualy reconstruct
the South and re.estabsh the Union on its original
nrm basis. Mr.. Busteed spoke over an hour.


Other eminent speakers failed to put in an appear
ance; In fact there was no other speaking, and
after Mr. Busteed had finished his oratoral EFFORT the
meeting adjourned.


Young Mems Democratic General Committee


Of Tammany Hall.


meeting OF this committee was held last evening
at Masonic Hail. Edward Fl. Anderson in the chair.


The chairman resigned his seat in favor Of a tenn
pOrary chairman, and offered the following resolu.
uOns. with appropriate remarks:-


Whereas Presidential election s to be held in the
autumn OF this year Qs6S) and whereas the conf
dence Of the people, the peace and posperty OF the
country and its Constitutional union are constantly
threatened by the course Of the party now domi.
nant; and whereas the lust Of power and the pas.
sion Of party have everywhere usurped the place of
to course Of reckless legislation unworthy
the memories Of the past, inadequate to the exi-
gencies OF the present and fraught with endless
danger in the future; and whereas the democratic
party looks with profound sorrow upon the
happy condition of the country and is animated with
sincere desire for the restoration Of peace and


Resolved, That as citizens Of the republic and as
the partisan legislation of Congress during the past
twO years; against every attempt the part of Con-
Eress to regulate suffrage in any manner IN the States
We protest against the belief that any conv cton,
however earnest and sincere, on the part OF the
wants Of the people, will ever justify them in



announced in their constitution, and we believe the
following will be the safe and constitutional princi-
the United States is the absolute and permanent law
Of the land legislation outside OF It or over 1t is
usurpation, and the ills arising from the end.
eess vicisstudes Of party legislation are infinitely
greater than those arising out of the delay required
70 effect fundamental change in accordance with
ts terms. Second-The first and great requisite Of
the country is peace. We can attain this only by
restoration OF civil government over the whole re-
Pubic ana the admission OF all the States TO repre-
sentati0n. Third-Local communities should be lett
entirely free to frame their organic laws. The free
oom OF tne soutn must secure tnese rights whether OF
merits The interference Of the central government
In favor OF either class s subversve Of all free gov
ernment Fourth-In matters OF finance we advo-
cate strict honesty to the public creditor and believe
that all systems OF political economy are illusions
diture and for large reduction Of internal taxa
ton as Is consistent with discharge OF all national
Obligations


The resolutions were adopted. and after the
transaction OF some minor business the meeting ad-
ioumed


Democratic Caucus in Acknowledgements Of


Ex-Governor Seymour.


ALBANY June IL, 1868.


Some days since o large number Of democratic
politicians from all sections OF the State met in this
city consult to the nomination for President to
be made in New York the 4th OF July. The gather
Ing included most OF the prominent leaders OF the
party, the central figure Of the group being Horato
Seymour, the probable presiding officer of the Con-
ventiOn, upon the result Of whose deliberations de-
pends in such great degree the future Of the country
The meeting occurred at the residence OF one Of the
delegates from this city, and a large proportion OF
those present were themselves delegates to the Con.
vention.


Since this assemblage there has been considerable
conversation as to the position taken by Governor
Seymour. In the brief press despatch ii was simply
said that he advised a careful consideration
OF the proposition to nominate Chief Justice
Chase. IL has even been denied that he went this
far, and as the matter seems to be considered Of
SUFFICIENT importance TO merit inquiry, propose to
briefly place before your readers the exact stand
taken by Mr.. Seymour with the additional remark
that at the meeting in question there attempt
at concealment, but O generous desire expressed
that the conservatives everywhere should know
what opinions had been expressed by so many Of
their recognized leaders, and particularly by the ex
Governor, who conversed freely and repeated his
sentiments to parties who arrived hate In the
evening


"Chase,n saio Mr.. Seymour, ''must not be re-
garded strictly as a republican. He was always o
democrat, and left the party to join new one only
ont the ground that It was more radically demo
cratic thm the democratic party itself. While
We may disagree with him on that point, yet
the motive was apparently correct. And
erment he opposes them. and insists upon strict
adherence 10 the constitution, both In letter and
IN spirit, which Ia exactly what the democracy ask
for"


"Chase,r continued the Governor, ''is for uphold
Ing the old and honOred theory OF the founders OF
our constitutional form OF government against mill
tary force he is for law against threatened anarchy
for holding the constitution superior to the obliga
ti0ns of party caucus. Because Of this he is ostra
cized, denounced and maigned, and in consequence
the law abiding people who, first OF ALL think OF
their country. look to him with confidence and re-


"where," asked the Governor, in answer TO several
questions, "has Chase materially differed with the
most, II not entirely extinct He is right upon the
record az to free trade and the tariff and he agrees
with on the general questions Of taxation. He has
always been for universal amnesty and for restoring
the South to its constitutional and proper relations
70 the government. This IL evidenced by his
Southern speeches. Ae to negro suffrage, he IL will
ing to leave that question entirely to the States,
wnere we claim 10 belongs.o


The Governor continued in this strain for some
time, and then branched or as to the question Of
policy involved. "The democratic party IL In
transition state. II is opening upon new career.
10 be successful IL must rise above prejudice ana
move with the times. 10 must be In fact as in name,
progressive party. with the men OF brains In all
sections cooperating with It. Now Chase represents
the men OF brains In his party as against the mere
tricksters Let the party OF the future secure the
good while IL spurns the unworthy.


The Governor then spoke of Pendleton, and in the
tindest terms He had probable majority OF the
Convention in his favor. II he Welded and secured
the nomination for Chase, it would make him the
great leader OF bls party In the future and win
The country TO his support. Mr.. Seymour believed
that PendetoD would regard the question in the
light OF an elevated patriotism.


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