Year: 1862

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Speeches OF General Wndsworth, the Re-


publican Candidate for Governor OF


New York; Governor Blair, of nIichi-


gan, and Conn ioner Boutwell,.


WASHINGTON, sept. q, 1852


At early hour this evening, the friends OF Genera
Wadsworth formed procession, and, headed by band
Of music, marched to his residence TO congratulate him
upon his nomination as the republican candidate for
Governor of New York Bonres had been lighted in the
vicinity Of his residence and number of torches were
displayed by the serenades The crowd was not so large
as enthusiastic but the affair impromptu After the
performance of several opeatc airs by tho band the
audience called loudly wadsworth who shortly after
wards appeared and said =


SPEECH or GENERAL wADswoRTH.


thank you, gentlemen, Tor the honor you 90 me In
maxi this visit. / suppose that may assume that
you have to congratulate me upon having received
trt Convention in the State OF New York; 00nven-
tion composed OF the truest and rmest friends OF this
government the rues and rmest friends Of tho coun
try and earnest IN the support OF carrying on
the gigantic which has been forced upon US by
the traitors of the South suppose that have
to congratulate me for having received from
that Convention nomination for the distinguished posi-
lion of Governor Of New York. While cannot allow my.
self to over estimate the compliment paid me in this
nomination, need not say how appreciate the honor
that has been thereby conferred. know have not
earned it by any public services IN native state
have never held any public official position, and
am known only as CITIZEN who has pursued his
vf ysoA ns om" m0s noe % s hs IL life ns a ao
Those who have thus honored me have done 30 mainly
trust. But, gentlemen wh lille cannot claim that my
nomination is the result Of any public services or the
reward of any exertons my part for the public wei
fare do clam for II significance and meaning too
lily name his been thus prominently introduced
hv those who are earnest, and who b.
iicve to be earnest aso--by men who be-
that this rebellion, gigantic Us are Its
proportions. can be crushcd-that It ought
crushed-and who intend that 1t shall be crushed
they intend TO uphold thus government OF ours-lhey


teud 10 hold geher our country at whatever cost OF


le of blood and sulerng-to devatae ii il need be- but
hold together however 1t may be- rs only one country


land Of refuge II has been in the happy days of the
past for the oppressed of all parts Of the wod. These
earnest have brought mo forward as their standard
bearer. hey assured that think As they think
that feel they feel this great question. They do
wish, they do not intend to srvvc the dsne nber
ment OF tna beloved country They do believe that


or anything that is mine shall survive it. These
the views OF the gentlemen who have nominated me, anu
as suppose to some extent at least OF the sons OF New
York who have done me the honor TO testify
their respect for me on this interesting occasion.
Gentlemen, 1t would be obviously improper in to
ter discussion Of the policy Of the war, the
conda act OF the government in prosecuting it, 1t is suf


cen for " know that the government has given
the most positive and solemn assurances that they are
alive the Importance of the OCCASION and that the
shall be pr,sec ted with the utmost military energy and
all the appliances of honorable shall be avaied of to
support 1t bring he struggle successful termna
tion 1t would be criminal folly the government IL
had overio ked great element Of southern society
which may be, and Will be as use it, an element of
weakness streu THO have overlooked forgotten
that fighting against aistocracy supported by
slavery; and would have been than folly sup
pose that we coul suppress the rebellion and yet
save that aristocacy year and half OF
bitter experience has taught that cannot do it, that
we should ai IN our purpose we attempted itaye aii
batte field With the blood OF our kinsmen; we are sur.
rounded by spitrs full Of sick, wounded and dying
almost every household 0l the great North is fun Of
gloom a,ld satueSs, weeping. may be, for loved
member who gone forth at bis country's call and
turned no more Guntlsmen war bloody and
-hAGr tts
tuition which s the cause and source Of theYar. We
have right--we are bound. moreover, by the most
solemn Obligations Of duyto use that agency, as far rs
IL be made available TO put end TO this desperate
struggle aud the precious lives OF many hundreds
How long to bear the insolence OF this South
aristocracy Has II not long enough already
disturbed and distracted our councilss Has 1t not
long enough parayscd the energies OF the country Aye,
has II long enough in the of the civilized world
covered with nfanys Be that it may, the issue is
made up, and there nothing left but it.
(rnthusastc appause We have got to it or be
conquered by It. Cheers We have got " crush 1t or
be crushed by it, Renewed appansel TINS struggle Is
would save oureelves We must cast OF this
devil who has dsgraced US and us from the
hour of birth. (Cres Ot "Good good " and cheers
We want peace gentlemen but want a country more.
We want an honorable, a permanent, solid peace.
career Of the like OF which we
have never before KNOWN and the world has never be
Witnessed We snail spring as Il we're by one bound,
be the mghtest frees and the happes people the
face of the earth. (mmeLse cheering.)


SPEECH OF GOVERNOR BLAIR.


Governor Blair, Of Michigan was next introduced, who
said in substance


Although mostly strangers to each other. we are
" Ms nave %
berance the history and past gories OF our country
and interest in It's future hopes and aspirations


therefore feel privileged to mnge with you on the pre-
OCCASION and express my heartfelt concurrence IN
the principles that animate you. We are Ia the
midst OF exciting and dangerous times, that call for all
he uQtr
the American people possess We are standing IN the
midst OF hospitals that contain the men Of every loyal
STATE that have come here from the great lakes from
the praries, from the farms from the workshops and
do lay any blame any ono when l say
this gallant army victory Do lack anythings
numbers ensughf Is there not money enough
Are not our men brave enough to carry this war forward
that these provided in abundance For my own part
TO give my opinion, the best thing we could do
would be TO import guillone from France, and chop
or the heads Of tho incompetent or cowardly men
tnat shall presume 70 take the place Of leaders,
What now require Is that this battle be fought out,
and fought immediately; that we hght the rebels TO-
day and tomorrow, and all the tme that we give thom
rest neither day night; thai cur blows fall thick
and last and that there DO ntcrnission in them.
want the blows should be aimed at the
most vital parts Of their systems. i want to
these traitors crushed and destroyed. Let
congratulate you that tho President, God bless him


hearty cheeriDg)-has given us principle upon which
this battle be fought TO successful termination
We have struck the heart Of the mgnstethat infer
nal devil, slayery-that has sought to destroy but
grip is at his throat, and when that completed
the country will be free from danger Forever


feel as II the victory nearly won already, for
have the most inspiring idea that ever elevated the
thoughts OF man--hs iea 81 liberty Hereafter no man
so poor no man so weak, man so low, that he,
may say to himself-the government Of the
United States extends to mo as well as the
highest, the rights and privileges OF humanity.
This idea will eight for with our soldiers The element
that has hitherto been the strength OF the war IN the
South will Immediately become its weakness, aud instead
Of invading making wilderness OF Pennsylvania,
the shareholders will require 70 return 70 the
protection Of their homes. Our time 10
strike is now, and ! look fuwmo e tie
most complete and Perfect Success In conclusion the
speaker paid high euogum TO the gallant men lighting
our battles in the field and returned behalf Of his
State his sincere and hearty thanks for the kindness and
sympathy manifested towards the sick and wounded In
the hospitals around this city.


SPEECH CT COMMISSIONER BOUTWELL,.


After repeated calls, Mr.. Boutwell,, Commissioner Of
Internal Revenue, addressed the audience spirit sty
ring manner strain similar TO the preceding speaker
reviewing the past histories Of the secession leaders up
of