Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-09-12


DAVID TOD NOMINATED FOR GOV
ERNOR BY ACCLAMATION.
A FULL STATE TICKET SELECTED
de-, de-, DC.
Especial Dispatch to the Cincinnati Gazette.
COLUMBUS, Sept. s.
The Union Convention met at 4
O'Clock. Thomas G. Mitchell of Ham
ilton county was chosen temporary
Chairman, and Mr.. Groom Of Franklin
Secretary.
The President, on taking the chair
returned thanks for the compliment,
which was no ordinary one.
This was no ordinary political Con-
vention. One duty was. it is true, to
select candidates, but that has been
performed for half century before
that is but part of our duty. We meet
under circumstances which never called
us together before.
The whole fabric of the Government
is shaken to its center. The flag is
desecrated, and in our mid st are many
who, by capilulation, are disposed to
sustain traitors in the destruction of
our Constitutional Liberty. He urged
brevity and unanimity. He wanted
the annunciation by the Convention Of
a single proposition. namely, that we
have a Government, and that is threat
ened, and we mean to reflect back to
the people that our country shall be
preserved, andthat every one who is
not for the Government is against it.
Whoever hesitates at this time, is an
enemy OF the Government. He was
for no submission to, or compromise
with traitors.
The speech was received with tre-
mendous cheers. The committees
were then appointed on credentials.
permanent organization, and resolu-
tons, and the Convention adjourned
till two O'Clock.
Tod will be nominated by acclama-
ton.
The prospects about other candidates
mixed.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The Convention re-assembled at the
theater, but adjourned to the Capitol
steps.
The Committee on Permanent Or
ganization reported Thps. Ewing for
President and one W@President from
each Congressional District, and three
Secretaries.
Mr.. Ewing, on taking the Chair,
said he deeply appreciated the honor
conferred on him. The Convention
was one of great importance. being the
embodiment of movement the most
momentous The nation is in situa-
ton the most difficult and trying in its
history. We meet, as the representa-
tives of the people, to express their
will, feeling, and purposes, and give
voice to their behests. 1t is their pur-
pose 10 support the Government, and
put down rebellion. To do this force,
physical and moral, must be employed.
Men have different views as to the prop
er means to be employed 10 effect this.
Different persons have different opin-
ions. This is to be expected; but the
only method by which the power of the
nation must be exercised is through the
arm of the lawfully constituted author
ity Of the country. Some may be dis
satisfied with the Government, but we
cannot throw off the Government
Those who do not support the Execu-
tive d not support the Government.
The Time may have been when it was
otherwise, but it was not now. When
our capital is threatened by hostile
force of armed rebels is not the time TO
refuse our support to the National Ex-
ecuIive. Force must now be met with
force. He remembered time when
South Carolina, in her Modification
Act, threatened rebellion. He had al
ways opposed Gen. Jackson, but at
that time he and twenty other good
Wings went to him and gave in their
adhesion.
The ship of State is among breakers.
The master of the vessel cannot save
her alone. He did not propose to en-
quire what Lincoln had done or what
Buchauon had done. He proposed to
let that all pass. Our duty now was
to save the country, and that can only
be done BY sustaining the Executive.
He wanted all past feelings and preju-
dice laid aside. He had belonged to no
party since 1854, but he now belonged
to the party of the people. Let Demo
Gratis and Republicans balance their ac-
counts and begin anew. He alluded
TO the cause Of the rebellion, and said
neither party was directly to blame
The base of the difficulty lay deeper.
Ever since 1888, South Carolina had
been educating her sons in the heresy
of rebellion. That State will never
come back of her own accord, but she
must be brought back by the strong
arm Of the Government. He then re-
ferred to the proceedings Of the Dem
ocratic Convention at Charleston as
one step toward rebellion; said no State
except South Carolina had declared by
the voice of the people in favor of Sc
cession.
He had heard many objections to
the present Administration. HIS onlv
objection was, it forbore too long, and