The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1861-08-22
STATE POLITICS.
TheActiOn of tho KepublicanComm init
tee-.OalI for n UuiOn Convention.

TheActiOn of tho RepublicanCom mlt-
tee-.OaII for UuiOn Convention.
On the 25th July last, the Republi can
State Central Committee met in Colum-
bus. and after full consideration, un ami.
mously adopted the following pream BILE
and resolutions:
WHEREAS, 1t is the duty of all citizens,
in time of national peril, to lay aside all
differences of polical opinion, and unite
in defense of their Government. Therefore,
Resolved, That it is not now expedlent
to call q Convention of the Republican
party for the nomination of officers 10 be
chosen at the coming State election.
Resolved. That the Democratic State
Central Committee be requested to unite
with this Committee in call for a joint
delegate Convention, for the purpose OF
nominating suitable State ticket, and
that the call be addressed to all who are In
favor of the maintenance of the integrity
of the National Government, and OF the
vigorous and continued prosecution OF
the war now carried ON for that purpose.
And that the proposition to said Commit
tea be made by the Executive Committee
RESOLVED, That in the event Of the re.
fusal of the Democratic Genital Commit
lee to accept the proposition for Union by
the 9Th of August, the Executive Com
mittee is directed to issue to the people
of Ohio call for Convention of dele
gates 10 a nominating Convention, to be
chosen without reference 10 party, upon
the simple basis Of the maintenance, of the
Government. aud the suppression OF the
rebellion against it.
Resolved, That the Secretary be re-
quested to furnish copies CT the forego'
ing preamble and resolutions to the papers
of this city, and that the press OF al par
ties in the State, be invited to publish the
same.
On the next day, the Central Executive
Committee sent the following letter TO
WILLIAM MouxTz, the Chairman Of the
Democratic State Central COMMITTEES:
.. STATE CEETEAL COMMITTEE Room,
CoLuNDus, o., July IS, 1861.
To Wsllidas Aoant, Chairman Democratic
State Central Committee Of Ohio;
Sir-The Republican Central Commit
Tee propose to the Democratic Central
Committee that the two unite in call fol
a Joint convention for the nomination of a
State ticket of officers to be chosen at the
general election in October next. The
basis on which the call is 10 be made il
contained in the resolutions of the Repub
Iican Committec,a copy OF which is encos'
, ed in,tbis communication.
If.tbe proposition is accepted. the de
tails Of the Union can hereafter be easily
settled in such manner as to make the ac
= ,ion of the Convention, beyond question
acceptable 10 the people.
1t can hardly be necessary to make any
heightened exposition Of the circumstan
ces which establish the propriety of tht
proposed union 1t is sufficient TO reie
to the fact that the integrity Of the Gov
ernment is in danger from the assaults o
misguided men in rebellion against th'
supremacy Of thel Constitution and tn
laws. To put down thisuubOly rebellion
loyal citizens Of all parties have rushe'
10 arms, aa5 are now fighting on the fell
side by side, knowing not and caring no
what political differences have beretofor
divided them. 1t is not the time 10
loyal oitiSens at houe 20 keep alive lbes
differences. But one duty deyolyes upO
us at present-to present united iron
to the enemy Bytaklpg tbs position
while we discourage treason everywhere
we will cheer the hearts and strengthe
the arms of those who stand at the post
danger in the field. Respectfully yours,
GEORGE M,PARSoNS, Chairman.
WILLIAM T. BAsooM, Secretary.
SAMUEL GALLOWAY,
R. B. L. BABER,
II. h. COULTER,
THE0. C0MST0OK,
HENRY MILLER.