Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-08-16
ZANrsvlLLE, August IS, 1861

t." zANrsvILLE, August is, 1861.
VIM. A. JOHNSON, ESQ.,, -,
Ialg oSec'y Dem.. State Central COMMITTEES.
Gir--I am in receipt of your favor of the 9Th
Iinst., adyising me Of my t'nominations by the
Democratic Union Convention as their candi
date for the Office. Of Governor at the ensuing
election. and expressing the hope that would
Under ordinary circumstances, 10 be nomi.
mated for the highest Office In the gift Of the
people of the third State In the Union, by q
Convention so numerously attended and repre-.
senting so large and respectable proportion Of
the people Of the State, would be mark of
respect and confidence sofg which any citizen
might well feel proud; but in view ofthe extra
ordinary and alarming state OF affairs In which
i've are placed.to bo indicated by any consider
able portion Of my fellow citizens as suitable
person DO discharge the duties which must de-
volve upon the Executive of this State, is the
highest honor which they could confer-an hon
or which i trust i fully appreciate, and one
which by no future act Of my lite, hope, will
be shown to have been unworthily bestowed.
4 Without considering the causes which have
preceded aud contributed TO the rebellion now
going on in come of the Southern States
against the Government, or the measures which
those In charge OF the Government may deem
Unnecessary " take TO suppress the rebellion or
| 10 prevent its extension, IL is, perhaps, proper
| that in, this Communication should state brief
y my views upon the great issue now before
the people. o sls.te aanns3.,Jg ..y va, ~
In one section of the country rebellion ex-
ists-the laws Of the land are put az defiance,
the Union Of the States ignored--the COnstitu.
ton set aside and another, at once the offspring
of and apology for this rebellion, sought TO be
substituted in its stead. Ia the prosecution Of
their designs the parties instgating and leading
this rebellion have seized uyon the property OF
our Government, driven its officers and soldiers
from their posts OF duty, and by armed violence
have soughtito humiliste our flag and to over
awe the Government. These parties had, no
doubt, carefully calculated the chances of sue
cess, and, having notsympathy In common with
the great body of their people, determined, at
all hazards and atany cost of treasure and Of
blood, TO attempt the execution Of their unwise
and wicked purposes, With. such men l have
no compromises 10 make-to such have no
terms 70 offer, other than an unconditional sub
mission by them to tie Union, the Constitution
and the laws. "a b.s.,sil Il. 3 e,,.
o. But in my opinion the number OF this class
of men, Is small. The great body Of the peo
pie South are loyal to the Government their |
sympathy is with it and for 1t, 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. l
would, therefore, in justice to them as well as
80 ourselves; for the sake of our common coun- |
try; for the sake of humanity, undeceive them. |
would invite them into National Conven-
tion, where we might consult and advise TO;
gether for our common good, and by wisel
s1n xatnaf md No M nj
policy which, If perseveredin must result in /
our common ruin. For the restoration of har-
mony between the States--sympathy among the
people, and for the preservation of the Union,
would make any reasonable and honorable con
cession, not to the traitor, but to disarm the
traitor, by undeceiying the betrayed. m "a
In making proffers Of peace and proposing
terms Of Cancellation, would not overlook the
fact that the rebellion is in the hands of those
who are opposed to any reasonable and peaceful
adjustment of present difficulties, short of sub
mission, to their policy and an acknowledgment
of their independence-an acknowledgment
which trust no considerable number OF our
people ever have been, are now, or ever will be
to make. ! would, therefore, in no
way weaken the arm OF the Government, in no
way impair the efficiency Of our army, bat, on
the contrary, as matter OF economy as well as
VA Wouiu iiihPntb Vibol ouu Shct6J =
to both, and, with every peace offering, there
should be the alternatives Of war or submis.
sion. ..t
Under no circumstances would consent to a
dissolution of the Union, or consider terms of
separation. -,..,-,-,.s. :. ..,.'..,
These are briefly the views entertain upon
the allimportant question before the people-l.
II elected to the office of Governor, can only
promise that upon this and all other questions
upon which may be called to act, looking to
The best interests of the whole people, and
ayailing myself Of all the lights which may S
then be before me, ! win discharge whatever 3
duty may devolve upon me to the best Of my !
ability; and whilst would have the benefit Of
the experience Of those who have preceded me,
could not expect to escape altogether that I
censure which an excited public mind is prone
to visit upon those who may represent them In
the Management Of interests so vast and varied
as those OF our State. ,.l y. 49, .co ~
,wes Very respectfully, !. - /
,g,,r.s s,s,-5, d. H. ]. JEWETT.