Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-08-20

The following Address and PLlTFoRM were
unanimously adopted by the Democratic State
Convention whicb was held in the city Of Co.
lumbus. on the Fourth dny Of July, 1862:
To TEE PEortr or ONO;
In the exercise Of the right guaranteed to by
federal AID State Constitutions we have this day
t.ed together In peaceabe manner to consult Tor th,
common good and rejecting all mere partisan feeling
10 give that ueance TO our earnest and sincere con
vctons that the Aae Of the country seems TO us to de-
mand.
rhs history Of the Democracy Of Ohio Is a record Of
ancealng and unvared devotion to the Union OF the
5tatesi e,er fulfilling the uncJn OF the FAther oi
our country to cherish cordial, hablIual, aod Inn
movable attachment 10 II; accustoming Themselves to
think and speak OF itns Of the palladium Of their polt
cal lafety and prosperity, watching for Its preservation
with jealous ely; dioountenancng whatever might
suggest suspicion that l. could, In any eveht be
arandonedi and Il dlgnanIiy frowning upon the h'sI
dawnDs q every attempt to asnsie any portion o. our
which link together the various parts "
IncIied solely by this love for the Union and for the
country signally blessed, and believing with Andrew
Jackson that the foundations Of the Union must be lad
10 the affections Of the people, In the ecury 1t gives to
life, liberty, character and property In every quarer OF
the country and In the fra ernal atach ens which the
citizens OF the States bear another
bers Of political family mutually contributing
the happiness Of each other" the Democracy OF
Ohio have never adopted sectional platform nor ever
asto sectional vote.
riotsm and esteeming it dishonor to perpeuate by
compromise and concession Union that formed and
had hitherto been preserved BY those means, and trust
Ing that the power Of patriotism might overcome the mad
ness Of party the Dem cracy Of Ohio, in conjunction
With the other conservative men OF the country, most
earnestly sought to avert our present calames, AID To
preserve the Union, BY peaceable means.
Bnt when the fell spirit OF Abolitonm at the North
and Secesonism at the South disregarding the wishes
OF the majority Of the people Of both sections rendered
all efforts for peacesbe adjustment ineGectuali when
country plunged into civil war; when the President de
olared his intention to maintain the supremacy Of the
Constitution by arms and to employ them for that pur.
pose alone; the Democracy ot Ohio Union men in war
Government From that day TO this they have given 10
every constitutional for the suppression Of the
rebellion an effective support. In the field 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 witnes TO their heroic
devotion TO the Union. In the National and State
councils they have granted without hesitation all the
men and money demanded by the Government; while
private citizens and voters at the ballot box they have
given 10 It moral support more powerful BY far than
was ever before given by party to administration
elevated to power by political opponents. And now In
this hour OF countys trial. Its motto is as Il
ever has been, ITO maintain the Constitution and pre-.
serve the Unon.n party whose whole history is thus
sgnally Illustrative OF patriotism party that has thus
sacrificed all partisan prejudice and feeling for
the sake Of the Republic needs defense at hands
against the malignant assaults Of its enemies and Is en-
tied to be heard with thoughtful attention whom PRO.
and the time has come when, In our Judgment that
proclamation should be respectfully but distinctly and
earnestly made.
nsia ~ nnani,it sniemnIS dscIarsS ,bst nnana-...
banisbin9 All feeling of mere passion and resentment
will rrcoeci only its duty to the whole country; Thai
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established Institutions Of those States but to defend
nTeserTs The linton with ali the dirnItv eona,tv and
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