Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-02-08
From the Philadslphia Press.l.

The loyal men Of Ohio must remember
that in electing hon. David Tod to the posi-
tion of Governor, they did not finish their
work His election was an act eff magma
nimity and confidence on the part of loyal
Republicans; we now want a similar act Of
msgnanimity and confidence on the part of
loyal Democrats thoroughly to unite the
Union men of that grea: State. We take it
there could be no better evidence Of such po-
litieal harmony than the reelection of the
don. Benjamin 2. Wsde to the United States
Senate. Senator Wade was greatly instfu-
mental in securing the nomination and elect
ion Of Governor Tod-he was among the first
to recognize the great necessity of political
union, in order to strengthen the Govern
ment by bringing sil true patriots together
To Us Mr.. Wade is the representative of an
idea we have labored INCREASINGLY to impress
upon the minds of the people OF this country
-ths poli6eGI union of alt loyal men for the
sake Of The Union In the State Of Ohio The
Democratic organization Is as debesed and
disloyl as it is in Pennsylvsnia. It has
passed almost entirely into the hands of the
Breckinridge paFtissns; it is controlled by
such men as Vallandigham and Pendleton,
whose every vote IS against the Government
lit represents disloyal principles, and 1t Is
managed by unserupaloHs and able men, who
look to dissensions among true men that they
may rise. The vote for Mr.. JeWett as the
opponent Of Governor Tod, shows that In the
State Of Ohio they have an organization not
to be despised.
With the energy Of despair, these leaders
are endeavoring to give strength to their
party, by fashioning their opposition into
popular wstchwords. Mr. Yallsndigham
introduces the s. War with England CRY
Mr.. Pendleton introduces "Habeas Corpus
and resistance to tyranny cry, while Mr..
Cox, who Is not in the best repute with this
party for not being bitter enough with the
Administration, evidently looks to assuming
his old position by cry Of reform. The
people of Ohio must not underrate these
men-they must not content themselves with
the election Of Governor Tod-they must
not suppose that With this their labor Is
over. There viii be new and continued ss.
saults upon their loyalty, that will require
every possible effort Of devotion, patriotism,
and Seli.sacrifce to meet-and to meet these
successfully, they must push on the work Of
union.
We trust, therefore, there Vii be no doubt
as to the re-eleetion Of Nr. Wade. If the
people Of Ohio can present another citizen
equally as able, and equally 3 representa-
tive man, We shall be Satisfied with the
choice and welcome the result It may be
that our kno#ledge of Ohio politics is limit
ed, bat we'do not know who beside Mr..
Wade can 50 thoroughly accomplish this
desirable contamination. The whole coun-
try regards him as q statesman, an eloquent
csnstor- bonast and q J,oid ,,sr ~ ~,
Of the representatives, Of Republican seni-
msnt in Ohio; and the country would look
upon his support By the UniOn Democrats Of
that Stats, as the best evidence Of their 10y
atty, and their desire to sustain the coun n
and the Administration In this hour Of dan
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