Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-01-14

Gentlemen Of tie Ssnais and HOas IF Rspr'
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nounce to you my views upon the leading
subjects now occupying public attention.
The high duties and responsibilities per-
tanning to the Office Of Chief Executive Of
our State at this time, are duly appreciated;
and. were It not for the fact that purpose
calling to my assistance men Of known high
moral worth, and large experience, would
shrink from the task; but with such aid,
and with the full belief that those, whose
servant am, will demand only an honest
and Vigilsnt effort will undertake the per-
Torrance Of these duties.
Upon the great and sll-absOrbing question
OF the dsy-the war for the maintenance Of
our National eKistenoe-my position Is, per-
haps, sufficiently well understood. ON in
debted to the friends OF oar Union, for their
generous selection, mainly, from the well
known fact that ! was willing TO surrender
everything but honor to quell the unholy re-
bellion.
The more reflect upon this important
matter, the more thoroughly am convinced
that the future welfare Of ourselves, our
children, and our children children, depends
upon preserving, at all hazards, the integrity
Of our National Union-mAintaining it
under the Conytitution as our fathers gave II
to Us.
To be \ free, prosperous and hsppy people,
We must have domestic quiet, and eur COM
merce must be protected throughout the
world. To secure these blessings, the Union
of the States was formed, and to maintain
them, the Union of the States must be pre-
served. In no other way can we hope 70
demonstrate to the world that man is st for
selEgOveFnment,
If this Union cannot be preserved, We will
be compelled 10 resort TO some other Sorm Of
government and thereby confess that our
hthers were mistaken In claiming for their
children ability to govern themselves. an
proud 70 know that our constituents thus
view the issue now made for rs; and 50
highly do they prize the rich blessings Of
self-governnsnt that they are most cheer
fully willing 70 bear every exacticn that may
be required for that purpose.
As their agents, then, for the time bsing,
we should exert our best energies to the gal
liant and liberal support of the officers Of the
National Government in their e5orts to re-
store that Government to its former grandeur,
and TO protect and maintain q NEST benef-
cent Union and Constitution against ell fcss,
whether domestic or foreign.
am most happy 10 be able TO express the
opinion, that the helm OF State of our Ma
tional Government is 10 honest, pure and
patriotic hands; that President Lincoln seeks
and is determined 70 conduct the var With
an eye single TO the speedy restoration Of
the Government to It's former harmony and
vigOr, irrespective Of the influence this may
have upon the domestic institutions of any
of the States.
In this glorious work the people Of Chic
have most nobly done their duty thus far,
laying aside sll party prejudice and partial
titles, they have more than met the calls made
upon them for men and money; and, net cen
tent with this they are still willing end esgel
to meet any further demands upon theil
means and patriotism. Let rs look 10 it
then, that in our action we do not disappoinf
the expectations they entertained, when, lay
ing aside all considerations, save q deter
mined, vigorous, and H5eral support Of thl
National Government, they committed % oui
hands the vast responsibilities now resting
upon rs.
Ohls ladst, in all time to cone, be able Z
claim for herself her Just share of the bcrdeI
and glory Of putting down this rebellion. II
my opinion, this object can be accomplished
only BY bringing to condign punishment thI
leaders of the rebellion, and satisfying thet
misguided followers, by firm and generou
policy, that we seek, not the destruction o
any Of their domestic institutions, but Onl!
the maintenance and enforcement Of the Cen
stitution and Laws of the Nstioa-s Oonsti
tuition which their fathers, with OURS, handet
down 70 Us, with the solemn Injunction, tina
1 - .g,g-.
defend the same.
These mercenary and wicked leaders gov
erned by unhslloWed ambition FOR place AM
power, being securely disposed Of their de
luded followers mvy be expected to returl
again 10 their loyalty. Surely, with such
purpose only in view, with unstinted mean
in men and money, managed BY brave, gal
liant and accomplished officers, lilzs those 6
the head Of our armies, the struggle ca
neither be long nor doubtful.
, To insure an early triumph o! or armI
we should not, either in word o. malnel
withhold our confidence from those in who's
. hands the command of our forces is placed
It is cruel to impugn the motives and acts c
those who are laboring with zeal and integ
rity to preserve and protect our best Interest,"
: the man who will do this, without caus'
should be avoided by all good men.
Fortunately, We have nothing to distrat
OF divide our attention and energies from
vigorous prosecution of the war; at peaC
with all foreign powers, without questions
s moment to settle with any, we may hope
Z maintain kind ard amicable relations wit
all.
The magnanimity, GOODNESS and diplomat
-
ed in the settlement Of the delicate question
growing out Of the seizure Of Mason and 81
dell, afford sufficient guaranty that OIL
honor and interests, 30 far as they are invol'
ed in our intercourse with forsign nation
are in safe hands
- In view of the importance 10 the Eelfsr
3 and happiness Of the people Of both govern
: ments, that friendly feelings should exist b
! tween them, it is 10 be regretted that Gre'
: Britain sh 1uld have demanded the surre1dC
! Of these men; but, the demand having bee
! made, our government could not haI
maintained its proud character for consisteT
e cy, without yielding to the denaad; for,
: the language of Mr.. Secretary Seward, CIV
n are asked to do to the British nation ia
what we have always insisted al natioI
= ought to DO to rs"
l. Fortunately for US, as a people AID cstiol
8 the occasion gives US an opportunity
demonstrating to the world our atness f
= self government. The arrest and inpriSOr
ment Of these arch traitors filed the hear
l. Of al loyal men with unbounded Soy sn
d satisfaction, and all hoped that thsy woul
p receive the punishment they so Justly d.
It served; but no sooner was it known thi
le their detention was In violation of Il
p forms Of International laW-s law that OIL
Is fathers aided IN estRblishing-ther, wit
D, one accord, and without muTnur, the psop
d acquiescs in their release higher eTidene'
g. Of the fitness Of our popular govsfnmel
3 for permauency could not be given.
81 The young men OF Ohio will have Il
homer Of furnishing from their number Il
l. soldiers necessary to protect the fair fan
1. of our Sfate From the alacritV With Whic