The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1861-08-21
WM. A. JOHNSON,
ZANEsvILLE, August Is, 1861.

Sec'y Dem. State Cent, al Committee.
Sr-Iam in receipt of your favor OF the 9Th
inst, advising me OF my nomination by the
Democratic Union Convention as their Candi-
date Tor the Office OF Governor at the ensuing
elec ion," and expressing The hope that would
accept it.
Under ordinary circumstances, TO be nOmiua-
ted for the CHEST Office in the gift oil the peo-
pie OF The third State in the Union ,bya Conven-
tion so numerously attended and representing
50 large and respectable proportion OF the peo-
pie of the State, would be mark Of respect
and confide, ce Of which any citizen might well
EEL proud; but in view OF the extraordinary and
alarming Stale Of affairs in which We are placed,
to be indicated by any considerable portion OF
my fellow citizens as suitable person TO dis,
charge the duties which must devore upon the
Executive Of this State, is the highest honor
which they could coner--an honor which trust
| l fully appreciate, and one which by no future
act ol mine, | hope, will be shown to have been
unworhily bestowed.
Without considering the causes which have
| preceded and contributed to the rebellion now
going on in s. me OF the Southern States against
| the Government, or the measures which those
! in charge of the Government may deem it ne
cvssary to take to suppress the rebellion OF pre-
vent its extension it is, perhaps, proper that in
this communication should state briefly my
views upon the great issue now before the peo-
pie. ..s...;a sa a..l nr-r
I In one section OF the country rebelon eS-
isls--the laws OF the land are pur at defiance
the L Mon OF the States gnored---the Constitu
tion set aside, and another, at once the offspring
OF and apology for this rebellion, sought to be
substituted in It's stead. In the prosecution o
their designs the parties iustigatlng and leading
this rebellion have seized .uDon the property o
our Government, driven is officers and soldiers
!, from their posts OF duty and by armed violence
. have sought to humiliate our tlFg and to over
awe the Government. These parties had, M
doubt, carefully calculated the chances of sue
: cess, and having no sympathy in common witt
the great body OF their people, determined,
, all hazards and at any cost OF treasure and O
blood, to attempt the e1eeuioniof their unwis'
:, and wicked purposes. With such men haV
no compromises to make--to such have n,
terms to offer, other than an unconditional sub
mission by them to the uoion, the Constitution
, and the laws. a.aa
But in my opinion the number OF this class 0
men is small The great body of the peop
South are loyal to the Government; their sym
pa hy is with it and for it,, il the rea, nature o
lbe controversy was fairly before them, ant
they were permitted to act in accordance will
their own feelings and judgements. 1t is tn
loyal people OF the Soath who must suffer TIN
the most by the cotnuapce Of hostilities.
would therefore, in justice 10 them as well a
to ourselves; for the sake Of our common coun
try; Tor sake OF humanity, undeceive them.
would invite the m TO National Convention
where we might consult and advise togather 70
our common good, and by wise measures provid
against any and every line of policy which,
peIseveTed in, must result in our common rum
For the restoration Of harmony between tn
States-sympathy among The people, and for tn
preservation Of the Union, would make an.
reasonable and honorable concession, not to th
traitor, but to di>arm the traitor, by undeceiy
ing the betrayed
In making proffers Of peace and proposin,
terms of conciIiaton, would not overlook tn
fact that TIE rebellion is in the hands of thos
who are opposed to any reasonable aud peaceful
adjustment OF present difficulties, short of sub
mission to their policy and an acknowledgment
of their independence--an aeknowledg gemen
which trust no consider able number Of on
people ever have been, are now, or ever will b
prepa, ed TO make ! would therfoIe, in no wa
) weaken the arm of the Government, IN no wa
impair the efficiency OF our army, but on tn
;, ontrarv, as matter Of economy as well as c
humanity would impart vigor and energy t
! bo h, and, with every peace offering, ther
: should be the alternatives OF war or submis
. sun.
: Under no circumstances would I submit to
, dissolution of the Union, or consider terms c
! separation
These are briefly the views l entertain upo
the all important question beore the people.
elected to the office of Governor, | can onl
promise that upon this and all other question
upon which may be called to act, looking t
the best nteresls of the whole people, and avail
ing myself OF all the lights which may then b
before me, l will discharge whatever duty una
devolve upon me to the best OF my ability; an
y whilst would have the benefit Of the expert
> ence of those who have preceded me, l coul
not expect to escape altogether that censuf
which excited public mind is prone to visit uE
on those who may represent them in the man
agement OF interests SO vast and varied as thos
Of our State. Very respectfully,
II. j. JEWETT.
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