Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-08-22

male from Sussex. He is Il gentleman of
much influence in the State, and is con-
nected with many of the public i'm
proyements, necessary to add to the
greatness of our little Commonwealth,
bestowing liberally from his wealth to all
calculated to open the channels
of trade, and develope the resources of
our people.
transformations, he mingles freely with
those among whom he lives, and his
plain, unassuming demeanor, has won the
respect and esteem of all No man in
Sussex has deeper hold on the popular
heart, and the people will accord to him
a hearty support
When this wicked and unrighteous re-
belion was inaugnrated by the traitors at
the South, Mr.. Cannon arrayed himself on
the side of his country, and regardless of
consequences, expressed his determination
to stand by the present National Admin
istration and give it his entire support in
all efforts it might find necessary to em-
ploy in order to preserve in one indissolu-
BILE bond the union of the States Hold
ing position as State Senator, he was at
first appealed to by the Democratic peace
secession leaders to aid them in their
base Vaccinations to entail the horrors of
disunion on our own gallant and patriotic
little State. This failing, they tried to
threaten and bully him into the support
of their traitorous schemes. This, however,
was attended with like result. Finding
him proof against every project they could
invent, they at last threatened him with
accommodation from the party. I'm
daunted, however, like true patriot who
loves his country, he cast his party aside,
left the camp of Democracy, and boldly
took his stand beneath the "Stars and
Stripes " in the Union ranks lie under
stood the object that the secession lead :
ers had in view, and his patriotic heart
revolted at the idea of having any agency
in their consummation. Since that time,
he has been doing good service for the
glorious cause of his country. He is a
gentleman of sound Judgment and wise
discrimination, and when clected-of
which we have not shadow of doubt
will perform the duties Of Chief Magistrate
in manner which will be in striking CON
trast with the mode adopted by those who
now guide the helm of State Delaware
will no longer be looked upon with dis
trust by the people of our loyal sister
States, on account of the acts of its Exc
cutiye. lie will be found lending all
the aid possible to the General Govern
ment, promptly and vigorously, as be-.
comes a patriot and wel-wisher of his
conntry's good
Nothing is necessary to insure Mr..
Cannon's election, but action on the part
OF the friends Of the Union Let us re.
member that we have willy and unscru-
pulous foe to combat, and laying aside
every other consideration enter the can
vas with determination to use all honor.
able means TO place Delaware unmis
takably in the Union column
Hon GEORGE p. FISHER was nomi
mated by acclamation, as the Union candi.
date for Representative to Congress Mr.
Fisher, in the Halls of our National lie,
gislature, gallantly took his stand in sup,
port of the Administration in its noble cf
forts to crush out this wicked and per
hdious rebellion, and this unanimous ap
proVal OF his course by the representatives
oil the people in Convention assembled, is
well-merted compliment to our able
fearless and Union-loving representative.
Mr. Fisher has supported with zeal and
ability every measure calculated to defeat
the objects Of traitors and their sympa
thlzers, give us an hOaorabie peace, and
at the same time insure the country
against future trouble from that worst oi
all oligarchies tile Stare po,ces Foi
his patriotic course in Congress, he ha.
merited the approval of every Union
man in the State. Secession sympa
thiser; have endeavored to intimidatc him
from the performance of his duty, b,
showering upon his head maledictons
without stint and using threats Of yio-
lence, but conscious of the rectitude of hi.
purpose and the pureness of his motives
he has never sweryed from the perform
ance of the duty he owes to his country
hut has lent the powers of his intellect
and his eloquent voice in behalf of oul
wise and benelicent government Great
efforts will be made at the election in No
yember by the so.oalled Democracy to de
feat Mr.. Fisher, but We believe he has toe
deep hold on the Union loving hearts
OF the masses, to ever permit them to ac
complish such a result, and that the popu
lar voice will approve his course by re
electing him to Congress by All over
whelmin ing majority.
With CANNON and FISHER as our stan
dard bearers, the Union party can fear
lessly nniurl their banner to the breeze
and enter the contest with the assuranc,
that they have presented men for the suf
ragcs of the ireemen of Delaware full,
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