Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-08-13

unanimously adopted BY the Democratic State
Convention which was held Ia the city Of Co.
lumbue, on the Fourth dai Of July. 1862:
To rHE PEOrLE o. ONO;
In the exercise Of the right guaranteed 70 US By our
Federal abc State CONSTITUTIONS We have this day assem-
bed together 10 peaceabe Manner to consut for the
common good, and rejecting all mere partlan ieennB'
TO give that uttersnce TO earnest and sbcere con-
yciouu that the state Of the country seems to US to de-
mAnd.
The history of the Democracy Of Ohio is record Of
uncsahing and UNMARRIED devotion 70 tie Union OF the
sates ever fulfilling tho nIunc,ion Of the Father OF
cur county to cherish cordial, habitual, AID In
movable at,achme mt 10 It; accustomng themselves 10
think and speak Of It OF the palladium OF their poti
cal Iaety and prosperity, watching for is preservation
with Jealous anxiety dscountenaneng whatever might
suggest even suspicion that II could, In any event be
aOandOned and irasnantly lfowninS upon ,ne nIss M
country from the rest or 70 enetble the sacred ties
which link together the various parts.
melted solely by this love for the Union and for the
country 90 slgnaly blessed and believing with Andrew
Jackson that ;he foundations OF the Union must be laid
10 the affections Of the peoples In the 'eeury gives 70
life liberty character and property IN every quarer OF
the country and in the fra ernA attacha en when the
citizens Of the several States bear one another ss mem
bers Of one political family, mutually contributing TO pro
mOle the happiness Of each other the Democracy oil
Ohio have adopted sectional platform nor ever
asst sectional vote. sr
Actualed by this enlarged and elevated spirit Of pat
otism and etteemng 1t no dishoror to perpetuate BY
compromise and concession Union that was and
had hitherto been preserved by those means and trust
ing that the power Of patriotism might overcome the mad
ness Of party the Demt cracy OF Ohio, In conjunction
with the other conservative men Of the country, most
earnestly sought to avert our present caAmues aJd 10
preserve the Union, by peaceable means.
But when the fell spirit Of Aboliuonism at the North
and Secessonism at the Soutb diIegarding the Whes
Of the majority Of the people Of oota ,ections rendered
the integrity Of The Union was assaled oy force and the
county plpnged into civil war; when the President de
cared his Intention to maintain the supremacy OF the
Constitution by and TO employ them for that pur.
pose alone; the Democracy Of Ohio Union men in WRr
as we'll as in peace rallied mase to The support OF the
Govenment. From that day to this they have given to
every constitutional for the suppression Of the
rebellion an effective support. In the field they have
constituted ana yet constitute, moiety II not more OF
the military quota Of the State and there Is scarcely
battle ground that does not bear WtneI 70 their heroic
devotion to the Union. In the National and State
councils they have granted without hesitation all the
men and money demanded by tho Government; while
as private citizens and voters at the ballot box they haye
given 10 it moral support more powerful By far than
was ever before given BY party to an administration
elevated to power by political opponents And now In
this sore hour Of countKys trial. its motto Is as II
ever has been "To maintain the Constitution and pre-
serve the Union" Aparty 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 no defense AZ our hands
against the malignant assaults Of its enemies and Is en-
tied TO be heard with thoughtful attention when 1t pro
claims It's sentiments.
And lie time has come when in our Judgment, that
proclamation should be respectfully but distinctly and
little eSs than year ago. Congress, with an almost
entire uuanimity solemnly declared that "Copgress
banlshing all feeling Of mere passion and resentment,
will rscoect only its duty to the whole country; that
this s not Waged on their part in any spirit or OPP
presson for any purpose or conquest or subugaon
purpose Of overthroWDg or interfering with the rights
OF established Institutions Of those States but TO defend
and maintain the supremacy OF the Consultation and 10
preserve the Union with all the dignity, equality and
rights Of the several States urimpartd; and that as
soon m these objects are accomplished the war ought to
cease"
We need not remind you with what sati.faction this
declaration was hailed In the loyal States how 1t served
to all the ranks OF the army 70 strengthen lhe hands Of
the Government and infuse spirit and forttude into
the breasts Of the loyal men Of the Bouth who yet cung
to the hope Of seeg the Union restored In all Its pristine
vgor and supremacy and had there been no departure
from the spirit OF this declaration; bad doctrines been
advanced In high Dusntial places subversVe OF the
most cherished beres guaranteed by the Constitution
To the people, had there been corruption monrous
to appal the nation BY magnitude and were there
no danger 10 our Institutions 10 be appiehended IN the
failure and to be carefully guarded against 1t would not
be necessary for ne now to address you.
But the powerful and persistent Efforts that have been
and are yet being made 10 convert the war into
crusade against slavery the fearful strides taken by Con-
gress present session. In that direction and the yet
alarming measure proposed and warmly advceated
the audacous attempts to oReIawe the President when
ever be hesaed 70 yield 10 the demands OF the radicals
the abuse that has been heaped upon almost
every General in the field, however mertorious who has
declined TO become emisary OF aboioniem; the daily
promuRation Of doctrines utterly destructive Of the
Constitution and Of civil liberty and the incessant de-
nuneiston Of every conservative man, however loyal,
who does not subscribe to them all give warning that
ought not pass unheeded by the people and require
Of all who desire 10 see the oonsdution maintained
and the Union perpetuated an ezpre1son Of their Senu
ments. abE g.t ~ ~ t4
We therefore the representatives Of nearly or quite
two hund ed thousand voters Of the State Of Ohio who
have as deep stake In the welfare Of the country aud IN
the preservation Of the Union, any other equal nu-
ber OF men, Ia the exercise Of duty and constitution
oil rRhts Snd with the desire Of uphodinE ns cad Of
Weakening the just powers Of our Government and snx
lous unite all men, without regard to their former par
~ aons who agree with rs IN OPINION and 70 treat
all lsyal who honestly dsr from rs with becoming
respect hereby declare opinions and those
our constituents, as follows:
/. Rssotssd That we are, IS weevsr have been, the
devoted friends Of the Constitution and the Union and
We have NO 81 mpathy with tbe enemies Of either
3. Resot0sd, That every dictate Of patriotism re-
qures that In the terrible struggle In which We
M ~ Ss -. ,hSad !. ns
and therefore all efforts 10 obtain, perpetHae party
asoende ey by forcing party Issues upon them that
raFy tend TO divide and distract h.m as the Abolition
lists constantly doing are hostile 10 the best intsress
.. ResOlced, That the Abolition party, by their de.
nunciaiion OF the President shensvs he has manifested
conservative spirit by their aIocious deam stion Of
our generals who were exposing their live, Tor their
country and who needed and meritei hearty support
by har acts and declarations tending to promote inaub
ordination in our armies and want OF confidence in
their AID By their pssisten
Of all conservative 10 the loyal STATE as sypa-
thiEe with The Tebels have given immense ain and
fort to tbe rebel cause and encou aged hemo hope
Ultimate euccets. s nH I+5
A. Resol0ed, That we have seen with indignation the
lntimation Of the Governor OF Massachusetts that that
state will be slow In furnishing her quota Of troops un
the war be carried for purposes Of emancipation
When the nation is srsining every nerve, and pouring
is blood and treasure like water TO preserve Its ex