The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1861-09-25


Convention and for the interests of the.
State and country. I remain, 14 ss
Yours, with, respect,
asze WIN. A. JOHNSON,
Secretary of State Central Committee.
Morrow, O., Ang. 8, 1861.
ia fs EVANSVILLE, Aug. Is, 1861 -
VIM. A. JOHNSON, ESQ.,, e.i'15 q ss.h
See'y Dem. State Central Committee.
SIR-I am in receipt of your favor of
the Sth inst, advising me of my '.nomi-
nation by the Democratic Union Conven-
ton as their candidate for the Office of
Governor atethe ensuing election" and
the hopes that would ac-
cept it, are .,,.. 4s...."1s ...'rs ,o@ =. 81
Under ordinary circumstances, to be
nominated for the highest Office in the gift
of the people of the third State in the
Union, by a, Convention so numerously
attended and representing SO large aud.
respectable proportion of the peo.
pie of the. State, would be q mark of re-
spect and confidence of which any cilizen
might well feel proud; but in view of. the
extraordinary and alarming state of affairs
in which we are placed, TO be indicated
by any. considerable portion Of my fellow
citizens as a suitable person to discharge
theQdnsies which. must devolye upon the
EXECUTIVE of this State. is the highest
honor which they could confer-an honor
which 1 trustI fully appreciate, and one
which by no future act of my life, hope
will be shown to have been unworthily be-
slowed.
] Without considering the causes which
have preceded and contributed to the re-
bellion now going on in some of the
Southern States against the Government
or the measures which those in charge of
the Government may deem it necessary to
take to suppress the rebellion or to pre-
vent its extension, it is, perhaps, proper
that ia this decentralization 1 should state
briefly my views upon the great issue now
before the people.
= In one section Of the count ry rebellion ex--
.ists-the laws OF the land are put at defiance
= the Union Of the States ignored--the Con-
stitutien; set aside, and another, at once the
offspring of aud apology for this rebellion,
sought to be substituted in its stead. In the
prosecution of their designs the parties insti-
eating and leading. this rebellion have seized
upon the property of our Government. driven
its officers and soldiers from their posts of duty.
and by armed violence have sought to humil-
late our. flag and to overawe the Government.
These parties had, no doubt, carefully caleu-
lated the chances of success, and, having no
sympathy in common with the great body of
lthei people, determined, at all hazards and at
any, cost of treasure and of blood, to attempt
the execution of their unwise and wicked pur-
poses. With su3h men have no compromises
to make--to such I have no terms TO offer,
other than an unconditional submission by
them to. ths. Union, the Constitution and the
lags,yiss-- 4rz 90.
3 But in my opinion the number of this class
of men, is small. The great body of the pee-
pie South are loyal to the Government; their
sympathy i. with IL and for it, if the real ma
ture of the controversy was fairly before them,
and they were permitted to act in accordance
with their own feelings and judgments. 1t is
the loyal people of the South who must suffer
the most by the continuance of hostilities.
would, therefore, in justice to them as well
yas to ourselves;s for the sake of our common
country; for the sake OF humanity, undeceive
i
Con vention where we might consult and adj
wise togetherifor our common good. and by
wise measures provide against any and every
line ofapoiioy which. if9persevered in, must
result in our common ruin. For the restora-
ton Of harmony between the States--sy mpa-
thy among the people, and for the preserya-
tion of sthe Jnivn, Iowou1d make any reason
able and honorable concession, not ia the trai-
tor bat-to @disarm the traitor, by undeceivinG
the bstrayeiaH9T rsGaGwcG os eaisoN
In making profsrs5ef peace andlproposing
termssofoeeaeiliations ! weuld not overlook the
fast dhatthe rebellien isiq the hands Of those
who are ppnose to any reasonable and peace
fnE adjnstnaent of present d;ilicultiss, short Of
submiss ion to their policy and ap acknowl-
edgment of their ipdependence-an acknowl
eegnent w hieh trust. no eonsiderable number
of ohn people ever have been, are now, or evei
will be prepared to ra&kess l.would, therefore
in ma way weaken the arm Of the Government
in no way impair the efficiency of our army
bnt, sontheseentrary, "a matter OF economy
\ as weA astofs humanity, Iawoqldz impart vigol
a,n6 energy to both, and, with every peace of
feringq there should be the alternatives of wal
or submission,7g SIS Vxte aar syffr1a5.H q
! Under no circumstances would consent te
/ a dissolution of the Union, or consider term.
of separation.la % @ s4si 8@zT ss5f.x
> These are briefly the views / entertain upor
the ail-important question before the people
4 If elected to tire Office of Governor, can only
promise that upon this and all other questions
/ upon which may be called to act, looking t,
the best interests of the whole people, ant
availing myself of all the lights which ma,
then be before me, fwiIl discharge whateve
duty may devolve upensme to the best of M,
ability; and whilst Iwould have the benefit o
1.-The experience of those who have preceded
me, / Ieould net expect to escape altogether tina
Eeensure which an,excited public mind is prom
tosvisitiu pson those who may represent them il
ldthe lnanagementr Of interests SO vast and varie
sthose Of our State Is s48a.! e...l ,,..-e
Very Resrectfully,
1851 ..ss>2. 1e rah &Ass Il III J. JESWEFF.
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