Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-06-25
Clpclpuati RatIaentlon-Le,tor, Read.

Cincinnati Ratiaeatlon-Letters Read.
The Republicans Of Cincinnati held rous-
ing ratification meeting Of the Chicago nomi-
ations a few evening" ago, at which Aaron F.
PEER, ESQ. presided, Stirring sPegchos were
mads - Mr.. Perry, Gov. Chase, and Nr.
Hoaaarek Letter. from Cassius 4 Clay
and others were read. The letter Of the
noble Kentuckian has the true ring ofpatTiot-
ism and freedom, aud we quote the closing
paragraphs WI3l
Abraham Lincoln is an able statesman,
sound orator, and great hearted man. His
life is an admirable exponent Of the virtue Of
our institutions, and bis 1gnpei already made
familiar to the people by his talented defence
Of our PRINCIPLES against the assault 9f Doug
las, will sweep the Union with the irresis-
tibleenthnsiasm which illustrated the cam
paiqns Of Harrison and Jackson. Hannibal
Hamlin, though less known 70 the people,
will not be less acceptable as "a cAndidaie.-
His position and Rntecedents will insure US
success in all the New England States, and
his manly character good sense, energy and
personal worth, commend him 70 the whole
nation. IIu EIa 81 u
With such men, Il seems TO me that sue
cess is mot only a duty but a Hseessity.-7-a
Real Democrats will give Us help, because we
are the true Representatives Of popular rights,
Men Of foreign birth, who seek with US
home and common destiny, will help US, be-
cause we only recognize the political equaii-
ity Of men and the brotherhood Of nations.
Conservative men will help rs, because hon
esty and fidelity in the administration OF the
public revenues are necessary 10 all Govern
ments the sacred conservation Of the poiiti-
cal franchises from fraud and Violsnce, espe-
cially vital to ours, because good tAith IN the
preservation oftreatles and the comfy Of ma
tions is not only due TO our honor, but to our
highest success in the progression Of civiliza-
tion--which follows in the wake ofthe sickle,
rather than the sword; our destiny is peace,
not war. Union men viii help us, because
wrong is the source Of decay, justice the basis
of all true and permanent friendship. We
viii make the Union lovely, and thus make
it loved. Liberty is the only political vital
force-it only is immortal make our Union
virtuous and free, and II win last forever -
But find myself drifting with the popular
enthusiasm I conclude with the sentiment: ::
Lincoln and Hamlin, true men and gen.
ninemetsl. Down with bogus Democracy Up
with the world-honored flag Of '76, the Con-
stitution, the Union and the liberties ofman-
kindl
Very truly your friend and servant,
400 y0TetH d o. A. CLAY.
A letter was read from Charles Lee Ar
mour, of Frederick City, Maryland, breath
ing patriotic devotion to human rights
Read the following paragraphs from his let
ter, and learn the spirit OF Maryland Repub-
licanism:
l should be glad to add my feeble voice to
that of the congregated thousands who meet
to indorse the good work which ! and others,
servants Of the true people, so well and glo-
riously did at Chicago. a.4..
Ohio bore no humble part in efecting the
nomination Of Lincoln and Hamlin, and l
feel assured that, led by Chase, Wade, Sher-
man, Corwin, and the old veteran Of the West
ern Reserve, Joshua R. Giddings, and others
not less gallant and distinguished, she will
prove a tower Of strength, and the strong
right arm of Republicanism in the coming
tight between the embattled hosts Of freedom
and the Slave Power backed by the vassalage
of hell. That we viii win the fight, dare
not doubt; and that the victory will be re-
plete with good to our common country, the
heartof every patriot readily admits.
The election of our nominees is an event
L N uhorrlA off a
prayer. for it alone can restore the confidence
of the people, give stability to the tottering
fabric of our Liberties, disabuse the candid
and intelligent Southern mind of its fears in
Republioanis1, and bring back the Govern
ment to what it was in its earlier days-days
when wise, prudent and patriotic statesmen
ship sat at her council board, and controlled
her home and foreign policy, and not the ia
nus-faced, Argus-eyed, political knaves, who
keep watchful vigils over the spoils, that they
NAV the more successfully carry on their un-
checked career of public plumber.
Very truly and kindly, yours,
CHARLES LEE ARMOUR.
The brief letter ofthe Hon. VIM. NJ. Evarts
of New York, thus closes
Nothing would be more agreeable to me
than to be able to unite in this demonstration
in the chief city of the West of the conf
dence of the Republican party in the distin-
guished men put in nomination by the Con-
veution, and ofzeal and energy in the canvass
which is to secure their election. Ny neces-
sary engagements at home, however, will de-
priYe me Of this pleasure, and can only add
to nv good wishes for the occasion, the as
surance that the State Of New York viii main
tain its position in the approaching contest
TO the complete satisfaction Of the great Re
publican party Of the Union.
am with great respect your obt servant
WN. N. EvARTs.
The eloquent Carl Sehurz expresses regret
that he is unable to attend the ratification
meeting, and states that he is busy in Wis
cOnsin "kindling the hearts Of the people for
Lincoln" He concludes as follows:
It is hardly necessary to assure you that my
whole soul Is in this struggle, expect to
have an opportunity, some time during the
campaign, to speak to the people of Cincin-
natl.
Yours, for cold Abe aud the good cause,
IaetHfG eIU VAS c. SEIZURE.
The letter of the Hon. VIM. D. Kelly, of
Philadelphia, speaks the sentiment of the Old
Keystone. BE writes:
The unbending will, untiring energy, un-
sWerving integrity, and masculine, cultivated
and disciplined intellect of Abraham Lin
coin fit him eminently for the discharge Of
the duties Of the high Office for which the
Convention nominated him; and the blame
less purity of his life is the sure guarantee
that these great qualities win be devoted to
the purifying Of our corrupt Government
and its restoration to the policy Of its illus
trious fathers. With his Inauguration the
crisis of our country will have passed, and
the waves Of political agitation once calmed,
the ship Of state viii thenceforth move stead
ilr onward on the sea Of time. Nor, in nv