Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-08-15
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dina county, without distinction Of party,
hSld a Unlon meeting IA the Disciples
Church.
The spacious building was well nllea' '"
n. ByieS was chosen Chairman and snsr'
man Blocker, Secretary.
Patriotic Spsechss were made ny Demo-
ersss and Republicans, expressing entire con-
sd,uoe ia the wisdom, PatriOslsn, and ability
AZ the General Government 70 put down the
rebelllOn inaugurated BY the robbers and
p,rates Of the South, and declaring that all
partv issues should be laid aside, and the
p,oDls should units as one man, IN dstence OF
,hs Union and Constitution, against the
rsbsls of the South and their allies Of the |
North, who are in league with them to de-
stroy this the best form Of government on
earth and especially deprecating any party
issues In the next election, which sentiments
were responded to with loud and prolonged
cheers.
A committee Of Eve, consisting Of Aessrs
Aaron Psrdee 3. G. Loomis, John krener,
lex, Pardee, and Sherman Blocker, electors
Of both parties, were appointed BY the meet
ing TO draft resolutions expressive OF the
views thereof HH
They reported the following, which were
adouted unanimously with three cheers for
The Union, and for Hon. Joseph Holt and the
Union men Of Old Kentucky, who nooiy
stand BY lhe Constitution Of our common
/ country, despite the efforts OF those notorious
{ traitors Beriah Magofin and John Q. Breek-
inridQe. to drag that noble State into ire
ruin Of rebellion:
Whereas serious peril surrounds our late
o peaceful and happy country, and having 3
r common interest in promoting the general
welfare, and having met In council regard
, less of former differences Of opinion to con-
d sider what Is best 70 be done, as the result
|, of our careful deliberations we declare as
> follows:
Let. That the rebellion existing in the
southern portion of this Republic is without
D. inst and adequate cause, and we know OF no
ts way now left open TO bring it to conclusion
/. except TO put Il down by force Of armsi We
are therefore in favor Of using all the power
Of the nation TO that end, and we pledge our
Ot selves 70 sustain the constituted authorities
N of the country in all their just and patriotic
Of efforts to carry on the existing war until tha
- end Is accomplished.
v I'd. That during the continuance OF tn
OF common danger, and while our sol
rs diers heretofore belonging to all polit
to icsl parties are fighting the battles 0
their country shoulder to shoulder, It is i
our opinion unpatriotic for Us to be contend
n Iug with one another about old or new part,
n questions comparatively ofno Importance.
at But we are in favor of the formation of
:. mixed ticket TO be voted at the coming fal
- election, made up if possible Of men hereto
ID fore Of all parties; who shall be
he lst In favor Of the maintenance OF th
cb Union in all its original integrity ct all ha'
n ards.
I'd. In all respects capable of doing th
duties Of the ofice to which be may be non
inated.
Sd. Honest and of good report.
Icy zth. Not partisan, but patriot.
~ Sd. That we are in favor Of freedom
speech, and of the press within the limits
SIT the Constitution and laws of the country, bI
is when this freedom Is used to endanger u
uR established institutions Of the country
al ought to be lawfully suppressed; and g
good and loyal citizens will discountenan'
'us and aid in suppressing all licentiOus
to reasonable speeches or publications
ex- The meeting directed the Secretary to pr
pare report OF kuo anu wv
the following papers to copy the same: Clev
os' land Leader Cleveland Herald, Plain Deal'
re" Medina Gazette, Summit Beacon, and 4
Ell. other papers in the State friendly to Z
,-s cause.
- You may depend upon it that the PsOE
eW here will stick 10 the Government and So
ing port it, and the brave and selEdenying nj
hin who are fighting in its defence, they viii q
=, and comfort in every possible way. Th
20 in to support the Constitution given to
be by our fathers, and sanctiRsd and endear
N" to rs By their blood and treasure, and th
rbs will Tindicate their position in the spproac
v.s ing election, By supporting men atr s's'l'si
oes The question viii be whether they are (
IN the support and maintenance Of the UniC
= and Constitution, against the tories and the
ul- siders and abettoFs in this war and the p
ith litiosl wire workers and demagoRues Of al
bat party who seek to revive cid party pr
,ic- iudices, and embarrass the action of the Go
eminent in its just efforts to maintain Ia
l1- and order, and the majesty Of the Constit
ith ton, will find themselves cast away BY Il
,ed people into the offensive cess pools Of polii
ap cal deception appointed for those who ha
!, justice and truth, but love lie.
~ s. BLOCKER, Secretary.
7as AUaUsT 10th, 1861.