Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-08-10

In The exercise OF the right guaranteed 10 Us By our
Federal aod State oonStutlons We have this day assem-
blsd together In peaceabe manner to consult Tor the
common good and rejecting all mere partisan ieehng
10 give that uteance to our earnest and sincere con
vicons that the state Of the country seems 10 us 10 de-
mhnd. ..t.
The history OF the Democracy Of Ohio Is record Of
unceaslng and UNMARRIED devotion 10 the Union OF the
states ever ulHlng the Injunction Of the Father Of
our countTy to 'ehehsh cordial habilual, and i'm
movable attachment 10 III aecustoming themselves to
think and speak OF II las of The palladium OF their pou
cal aety and prosperity, watching for It's preservation
With jealous aueyi lieSunensncng nhassvsr sns y.
abandoned and Indignantly frowniDg upon the nfat
dag ming Of every attempt ALLEVIATE any portion OF our
country from the rest or 10 enietbe me sacred Ie'
which link to1 ether the various parts" .
Inced solely by this love for the Union and or the
country 50 sgpaly blessed and believing with Andrew
Jackson that Che foundations OF the Union mnst be laid
10 the Aeoors Of the people, In the ecuIty II gives 10
life liberty character and property In every quarter Of
the country and In the fraerna attachG ents which the
citizens OF the several States bear 10 one another aB mem
bers Of political family, mutually contr6uung Po
mote the happinesa Of each other" the Democracy Of
ohio have never adopted sectional platform nor ever
ast sectional vote.
Actuaed by this enlarged and elevated spirit Of pat
rotism aud esleeming It dshonor to perpetuae by
etmpIomiae and concession Union that was formedand
had hitherto been preserved by those means and trust
Ing that the patriotism might overcome the mad
ness Of party Tho Demt cracy Of Ohio In conjunction
with the other conservative men OF the country most
earnestly Boughtio avert our present caamtes g. to
preserve the Union, by peaceaDlo means.
Bnt When the fell spirit Of Abolitonim at the North
and secessons at the South dlsegardlng the wishe1
Of the majority Of the people OF both sections, rendered
all efforts for peaceable adiustment Intellectual; when
country pnnged into civil war; when the President de-
clared his Intention to maintain the supremacy oil the
Constitution by and to employ them for that pur-
pose aone the Democracy Of Ohio, Union men in war
as well as in peace rallied masse 70 Of the
Govetnment From that day TO this they have given 70
every constitutional measure for the suppression Of the
rebellion an effective support. In the Held they have
constituted and yet constitute, moiety, not more, OF
the military quota Of the State and there Is scarcely
battle ground that does not bear wresB 10 their heroic
devotion to the Union. In the National and State
councis they have granted without hesitation 3H the
men and money demanded by the Government; while
as private citizens and voters at the ballot box they have
given 10 it arnora support more powerful by Jar than
was ever before given by party to an administration
elevated to power By political opponents And nov, In
this hour OF country trial ts motto is as II
ever has BEEN "To maintain the Constitution and pre-.
serve the Union" party whose whole history Is thus
sgnaly Illustrative OF patriotism, party that has thus
sscrnced ali mere partisan prejudce and feeling, for
the sake ohe Republic needs no defense at our hands
against the malignant assaults Of Its enemies and Is en
tied to be heard with thoughtful attention when Il pro
and he time has come when, in our Judgment that
proclamation should he respectfully but distinctly and
earnestly made.
entire unanimity solemnly declared that "OongTess,
banishing all feeling OF mere passion and resentment
will rtcolect only its duty to the whole country that
this war Il not Waged their part in any spirit OF op
preston or for any purpose Of conquest or Bubugaop
or purpose Of ovefhrowng or interfering with nghtl
or established institutions Of those States but 70 defend
and maintain the supremacy the Constitution and to
preserve the Union with all the dignity equality and
tights OF the several States upimpaired s1d that as
soon as these objects accomplished the war ought to
cease" ~ ~
We need not remind you with what satisfaction this
deca was hailed in the loyal States how 1t served
to III the ranks Of the army to strengthen the hands Of
the Government and 10 nfuse spirit and forttude into
the breasts Of the loyal meu Of the South who yet chung
to the hope Of seer ghs Union restored In all its pristine
yiaor and supremacy And had there been no departure
from the spirit of this declarations had doctrines been
advanced in high or influential places subYsrsve o. he
most cherished beritS guaranteed By the Consultation
the people, had there been no corruption 90 monstrous
to appal the nation by magnitude, and were there
90 danger TO Institutions to be appFehended 10 the
future and 10 be carefully guarded against II would not
be necessary for US now TO address you. t
But the powerful and persistent efforts that have been
and are yet being made 70 convert the uto mere
crusade anst slavery the fearful strides taken by Con.
Sress at It's present session. in that direction ard the yet
alarming proposed and warmly advocated
the audacious attempts to the President when
he hestaed to yield 70 the demands Of the radicals
the abuse that has been heaped upon almost
every General IN the hsd however mertorious who has
declined 10 become an emissaIy Of aboiuonsm the daily
Of doctrines utterly destruciHe Of the
Constitution and Of civil liberty and the incessant de-
Of every conservative man, however loyal
who does not subscribe to themi all give warning that
ought not pass unheeded BY the people and require
Of all who desire TO Sc me oonsutution maintained
and the Union perpetuAted expression Of their sen
mente.
We, therefore, the representatives. Of nearly or quite
two bundled thousand voters Of the State Of Ohio who
have as deep stake IN the welfare Of the country and IN
the preservation Of the Union as any other equal nun
Der Of men, the exercise Of eur duty and constitution
al rights and with The desire OF upboldng instead of
Weakening the just powers Of Government, and
ious 10 unite eli mep without regard to heir former par
associations who sgree with US in opinion and 10 treat
all loyal men who honestly differ from with becoming
respect do hereby declare cur own opinionsand those Of
/. Res0ited That we are, sS we ever have been the
devoted friends Of the Constitution and the Union and
We have no sympathy with ihe enemies Of eithsr
luires that the terrible struggle in which
iaged for the preservation Of the Government the loyal
,eople Of the Union shoud present unbroken 'front.'
md therefore all efforts TO obtain, perpetuate party
cendency by forcing party issues upon them that neces
arily tend to divide and distract them the Abolition
ss constantly doing are hostile to the best interests
). RssoIssd, That the Abolition party, by their de-
annciaton Of the President whenever he has manifested
conservative spirit by their atrocous defamation Of
ur generals who were ezposng their lives for their
" their acts and decantions tending 10 promote nsub
rdination In armies, and want OF confidence 10
heir commanders aud BY their persistent
Z all conservative men In the loyal States as sympa
hzer with the rebels have given immense aid and com
the rebel cause, and encouraged them TO hope
lnate success.
4. Resolued, That we have seen with indignation the
animation OF the Governor OF Massachusetts that that
tate will be slow in furnishing her quota Of troops
80 the be carried on for purposes Of emancipation
When the nation is straining every nerve, and pouring
Ut its blood and treasure like water to preserve Its e
ence it is mcnstrous that conditional Unionsn that
laces Abolitonsm above the Constitution and the sue
,ss Of party above the Integrity Of the Republic should
rus rear lis head in high places and seek TO dictate the
nduct Of the war.
5. ResolCed, That while we would mete out meTited
ID legal punishment TO the plottes Of and lesders in
e rebellion we are opposedto the contemp sweep
< and indscrminate acts Of con6scalion and enamel
lon by congressional legislation Executive procia
alton Because:
lSt We 40 not believe that such acts would be cons
llonal.
"a. We believe tat by driving the rebels 10 despera.
on, and converting Union at the South into rebels
ey would have the effect 10 indefinitely prolong the
ar afford pretext for foreign intervention and rem
" the restoration Of the Union next TO- or quite In
,Bsible. IL
sd because II practicable and carried ont they would
lgepder feeling Of bitterness between The different
ctions Of the Union that would not be alayed for gem
ations come and that would be cause
danger and disturbance 10 the public peace source
perpetual weakness in the Government, and an ever
csent incentive to foreign powers TO interfere in our
mestic concerns and TO promote disruption and over
row Of the Republic
An. Because they would destroy In great degree,
not entirely for many yeara TO come the indusiiafn
ress OF large section Of the country and most inIu
unly Affect the interests Of the whole people. ~
5tn. Because the immediate aud indiscrImnate emau
alon Of the slaves would be an act OF inhumanity 70
I'M. 4 l'Ns Ht tatNl
I'M Because such an emancipation would throw upon :
border free States and especially upon Ohio, an I'M