Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-10-12

InanimOuIly adopted by the Democratic State |
Couy euton which was held in the otty of Co.
unbus, on the Fourth day Of July, 1869:
TO THE PRoPLE OF ONO;
In The exercise Of the right guaranteed to by our
federal and State Constitutions have this day assem-
bled together in peaceabe manner to consult tor the
common good and rejecting all mere partisan eehng
" give that uterance TO our earnest ana sincere con
that the state oil the country seems 10 Us 10 ue
mAnd.
The history Of the Democracy Of Ohio Is record OF
ceasng and UNMARRIED devotion TO the Union OF the
ever fulfilling the injunction OF the Father OF
our county, 10 cherish cordial, habltua apd i'm
movable attachmen TO IL; accusOming themselves to
think and speak OF II as OF the palladium OF their pon
cal tafey and prosperity Watching ior It's
even suspicion that II could, In any event be
and Indignantly frowning upon the nist
dsWnng Of every attempt ALLEVIATE any portion OF our
country from the rest or TO enieebe the 6sered ues
which link together the various parts
Incited solely by this love for the Unon and Tor the
country 90 sgnay blessed, and believing with Andrew
Jackson that 1.-THE foundations OF the Union must be lad
In the affections Of the people, In the tecuriy II gives 70
fe liberty character and property In every quarter OF
the country and In the fraernal attachments which the
citizens OF the several States bear 10 another as mem
bers OF one political family mutually contributing to
mote the happiness Of each other, the Democracy OF
ohio have never adopted sectional platform nor ever
asst sectional vote
rotism and esteemlng dishonor to perpetuate BY
compromise and concession Union that was formed and
had hitherto been preserved by those means and trust
ing that the power Of patriotism overcome the mad
oess Of party the Democracy OF Ohio, In conjunction
with the other conservative men Of the country most
earnestly sought to avert present calamites AID to
preserve the Union, by peaeeable means.
But when the fell spirit Of Abolitionm at the North
and Secessonsm at the South dsregaTdng the wishes
Of Of the people OF both sections rendered
all efforts for peaceable adjustment nenectua when
the integrity OF the Union assaled by force and the
country plunged into civil war when the President de-
clared 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 war
as we'll as in peace rallied to the support Of the
Government From that day to this they have given to
every constitutional for the suppression OF the
rebellion effective support In the field they have
ME military quota Of the State; and there 10 scarcely
ae ground that does not bear witness 10 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 1t morapsupport 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 eountys trial. its motto is II
ever has Been ITO maintain the Constitution and pre-
serve the Union" party whose whole history 10 thus
sacrificed all partisan prejudice and feeling for
the sake oil the Republic needs no defense at hands
against the malignant assaults Of Its enemies and 10 emit
tied TO be heard with thoughtful attention when IL pro
claims its sentiments.
And the time has come waen, in our judgment, tha
proclamation should be res 'ctfuly but distinctly ant
| earnestly made. ..
little less than year ago. Congress with almos
entire unanlmity, solemnly declared that Congress
banishng a feeling OF mere passion and resentment
will recoect only its duty to the whole country that
this war is Waged their part In any spirit Of op
preston or any purpose Of conquest subugaon,
or purpose OF overthrowng interfering with the rights
or estafshed Institutions Of those States defend
and mair the supremacy OF the Constituton and to
preserve tie Union with all the dignity, equality and
rights the several States unimpared; and that as
soon a. these objects are accomplished the war ought to
cease"
We need not remind you with what satisfaction this
declaration was hailed In the loyal Staes now served
10 fill the ranks OF the army TO strengthen the hands OF
he overnment and 10 nfuse spirit and forttude into
the breasts Of the loyal men OF the South who yet chung
to the hope Of seeing the Union restored In all s pristine
vgor and supremacy And had there been NO departure
from the spirit OF this declarations had doctrines been
advanced In high Influential places subversve OF the
most cherished liberties guaranteed by the Constitution
the people, had there been no corruption 80 monsrous
appal the nation By Is magnitude. and we're there
no danger TO our institutions 70 oe sPplehended In the
future and to be carefully guarded against 1t would not
be necessary for us now 10 address you.
But the powerful and persistent efforts that have been
and yet being made to convert ne war into mere
gress at is present session. that direction and the yet
alarming measure proposed and warmly advocated;
the sudAcous attempts 70 oveIaWe the President when
he hesated to yield to the demands OF the radca
the abuse that has been heaped upon almost
every General In the hed however mertorious who has
declined 10 become an emsfary OF the daily
Promulgaon OF doctrines utterly destructive Of the
Constitution and Of civil liberty and the incessant de-
nuncation Of every conservative man, however loyal
who does not subscribe 70 them All give warning that
ought not 70 paes unheeoeu tne people ana require
and the Union perpetuated an expression OF their sen
ments.
We, therefore the representatives. OF nearly or quite
TWO bundled noussna yoteIs o. tne sate OF Ono VINO
the preservation OF the unon M any otner equal num-
Der Of men, In the exercise OF eur DUTY and
al rights and win the desire OF npholdng instead Of
weakening the Just powss Of our oovemment and anx
y associations who agree with us in opinion and treat
all loyal men who honestly diner from rs with becoming
respect do hereby declare our own and those Of
our constituents, as follows;
l. 6seotosd, Ina. ~ Ms - we ever nave peen' tne
we have no o mpashy with the enemies Of either;
=. hesosoee, tnat yveLy uIC.a.e ., Paulousm 70
quires that in the terrible struggle In which We are en-
gagged for the OF tne the loyal
people OF the union snoud present. an unbroken 'front.'
and therefore all enorm 10 OBTAIN or perpetnate party
by forcing party issues upon them that neces
ary tend 70 divide ana distract mem as the Abolition
s constantly doing are hostile to the best interests
,f the country
B. hesotced, Tnat tne Aponuon party, BY their de.
nuncaiion Of the Presden. whenever ne has manifested
conservative spirit BY their atrocous defamation OF
'ur generals VINO were exPosng tner lives Tor their
ounaJt enu -. - e-.e, sNPPo,.S
their acts and declarations tending TO promote insub
rdnation In our armies and want OF confidence In
heir and By their persistent
all conservative men In the loyal states as sympa-
hzers with the reDes nave gwen immense aid and COM
ort TO the rebel cause ana encouraged hem 10 hope for
ltimate success.
T. Res0tved, That We nave seen with Indignation the
animation OF the Governor OF msssachusetts that that
tate will be slow In furnishing her quota Of troops I'M
% the war Dc carried on or purposes OF emancipation.
lhen ne nation is s.Ianng every nerve and pouring
Ut i blood and essu,s % .e watei . preserve It's sx