Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1861-08-15
GALLHOLIS.

E a member of Congress from
Ohio by name of Cox, better known as
Sunset, had in the early part OF the
session created for himself the reputa- |
tion of being a good Union man, and
loyal to the Government. Prior 10 the
adjournment be offered series Of res
olutions, so much like the famous But
Ter and Gallia county Democratic Con-
vention resolutions, that we are con-
strained to doubt Sunsets sincerity.
Mr.. Cox's proposition is that COM
mission Of eminent statesmen, be au-
thorized to act as Commissioners OF
peace to the Southern Confederacy to
hear any propositions from them, and
to go so far as the proposition of an
amendment to the Constitution. 1t is
too long to insert entire but the above
is the substance. Now compare the
following from the Butler county res
olutions:
Resolved, J.. That the Democracy
of Butler County in Convention assem-
bled, declare as the result Of their de-
liberate judgment, that a war for forcing
upon the sovereign people of State,
even the best form of Government. is
neither wise, Just, constitutional, nor
practicable; that we solemnly protest
against its further continuance for so
fatuous purpose, demand peaceable
adjustment Of all controversy existing
between the United and Confederate
States, and insist upon the immediate
appointment of Commissioners by our
own Government to hear and report
such proposals of amity as the Com
missioners of the Confederated States
may be instructed to offer.
And the following from the Gallia
county resolutions:
ResolUed, That we desire to see hos
tilities cease, and our National difficult
ties settled, and to this end we favor
the calling of National Convention at
the earliest possible period, and in case
this cannot be done, then the adoption
by Congress of any fair and equitable
compromise; believing that peace and
cancellation are the only methods Of
restoring prosperity to the country,
and preserving the Federal Union.
These gentlemen all ask for peace.
What is the condition? Acknowledg-
ment of the Southern Confederacy.
Who does not know that this is the
fnality of the South? Nothing short
of it, is their open avowal. Indeed it
would not be hard to prove such to be
the opinions Of the authors of at least
one of the above resolutions. When
they clamor for peace, they mean d.
vided Union-they mean to humble
the north-to exalt the South. Have
not these traitors told US they never
would go into union where a majori-
ty should govern.
We would care but little about this
move of Sunset, did it not seem to be
put forth as kind of test, TO try the
spirit Of our people, and see how far
they might be urged to advocate dis
honorable peace. There is no patriot
ism about it. 1t is all scheme to re-
store their defunct party to power by
aid of the South, for which purpose
they care very little at what expense of
honor, or national character on part Of
the North, it be attained.
Who is it that does not desire peace?
Every true American in the land to-
day does most ardently desire it. But
it must be peace which includes our
whole Union.
1t will not do for Mr.. Cox in Con-
gress, and his fellow Democrats on the
border, to offer such insulting PROPOSE
tions to the freemen of the NORTH
They are capable Of judging who in
augurated the war, and who it is, that
have forced US into it. If we listen to
these propositions now, next week we
shall have some still more offensive,
until step by step these abettors of the
rebels will lead public sentiment into
the disgraceful position they themselves
occupy, Of submitting to them. 1t is
said the way into hell is easy and ma
tural to some men. The way into trea-
son is just as easy, and a good point to
start from is by supporting such peace
measures.
Let the people be on their guard
The honest portion of the Union De-
mocracy will not countenanee any such
scheme. They know that whoever fall
ters now is gone. Like Lots wife, he
win form monument to warn others of
the folly of looking back over the plain
of Sodom. The people have taken this
matter out of the hands of men like
Mr.. Cox, and his proposition will as
surely cause the san of his political life
to set in dark cloud of oblivion and
infamy, as il might have risen in ulo,,