The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-08-06
sneech OF Mr. Ashler at I,owIinu creen.

Ashley addressed the citizens Of Bowling Green ON
/ Thursday last ON the subject Of the war. The
meeting had been announced only on the evening
preceding, and farmers generally were busy har-
vcsting, vet the NJ. f. Church was crowded aud
many persons could not obtain seats.
| $. l.. Boughton, Esq, was called on to preside,
who on taking the chair, introduced Mr.. Ashley,
who in substance spoke as follows The Hon.
gentleman referred to the deep interest !elt by the
audience on the cause, subject, and issues Of the
war. Merchants had left their stores farmers
their harvest fields and mechanics their work
Shops that they might in this time Of peril unite in
support of the government This is not time in
which men should indulge in selfish and partisan
feelings. The necessities of our republic demand
ed from all good citizens the conservation of time,
talents, and patriotic ardor on its altar of liberty
To support the administration in upholding con-
stituonnl freedom, and the unity Of this govern
ment, must now be the first, and highest duty of
every man. On leaving for Washington last fall,
felt that unless all were thus united our cause
would be hopeless. Noble has been the response
of northern free men to the call of the President.
Never before in the history Of nations has there
been so large an army formed by the voluntary act
of any people. Seven hundred thousand of our
brave citizens have gone forth to join in mortal con-
fict for Union for liberty and that form Of const
tutiona government which our Fathers establish
ed. Deeply as depore the seeming tardiness of
many who are high in authority, and earnestly as
desire policy, more earnest and decisive, in its
character, vet dare to say that in the midst of
their complicated difficulties, the authorities Of this
nation have never committed the errors, exhibited
by England in her Crimean war. What we now
want is prompt action in raising the three hundred
thousand men called for by the President, so shall
we dsappoint the expectation and desires of Eng.
land and other European powers in the recognition
of the Southern Confederacy. Much as | respect
the country from which we sprang, let Inc tell you
she cnvies our increasing greatness, she is jealous
of our increasing power, and would rejoice in the
division of our republic. To prevent these mon
archical powers from accomplishing their designs
steyery portion of the ee States promptly, and
nesty respond to the Presidents call. With three
hundred thousand soldiers more, we shall crus
this rebellion within the next three months and
thus disappoint foreign powers in their hopes Of
our division. BY the blessing of Providence con.
fdcntly expect and believe that one, or it may pos
| Sibly be- two great battles more will cacctuall,
cripple il it does not totally overthrow this rebel
lion. There are about one million of white mer
between eighc'n and forty-fve whom the rebels
can bring into tht field. OF this number we have
reason to believe tn, larger proportion are new in
the field, so that their supply of men must of ne
cessity materially diminish. In regard also to their
arms ammunition and equipments, their losses have
been so great, and their sources of supply slcn
der that there will soon bo a scarcity of the imple
| mcnts Of destruction. Another agent still more
powerful is operating against them. 1t is, hope
less and irretrievablc bankruptcy. Capital anc
credit comprise the sincws of war. OF both these
elements of strength the South are nearly exhaust
! ed so that the beginning of the end is fast ap
preaching. Should this rebellion merge into G
guerrilla warfare its leaders threaten, and a.
appearances now Indicate then will every man b,
called ON to fight for his home, his family and hi,
life, and the accursed cause of this Internal rcho
lion will be forever blottcd or: aud tins glorious
republic will become what eur Father designed i
the temple of liberty, of just and equitable govern
mcnt and of prosperity. The idea exists ia tht
North, (and is fostcrcd by doslgAiIg politicians
that emancipation will cause such an influence o
negroes from the South as to diminish the yaut
of labor. Such idea Is simply absurd. 1t is
fact well established that as a rule human being
migrate in line with the latitude Of their brit,
and i'll but few cases is there deviation thcrefrom
The very constitution and habits of the black ma
render necessary and desirable to hi,,, the NOR
congenial climate of thY South. Furnish to color
ed men the same motive to labor in the South a
are furnished to white men in the North lat then
understand that their labor shall he .equited, yo
will then discover ther supneness has disappear
ed, their moral and physical energies will becom
Developed and the agriculture of the South vii
flourish under the influence of their conpen nsated
and willing labor, These same political schcmcr
have termcntcd prejudiceS against colored person
in the free States by referring to the question s
amalgamation. In answer to lii, direction,
say the homogeneonsLeS:s Of the negro rac, is a
distinct as is ,hat of the Caucasian. 1t is a phy
siological fact that the absence Of sympathy, an
of congenial feeling, has been in the past and mus
ever remain in the future an inseparablc barrier
the incorporation Of the two races as one identit,
The future destiny of this oppressed and despis
ed race is shrouded in darkness bJt ,Aa terribl
consequences which tSC,r olpreasOrs, the slave oil
garchy, have entatledoR us, are admanitions whic
address themselves 20 the heart and conscience
every man. There cannot be any security gual
ranteed this Republic either for peace, or prosper
ity until the basis and true posi- ion of the Ia,
system be absolutely determined
, As it regards Tie Rrttn of Congress I wish
say that 1t has made every effort to bring this VIZ
to speedy and successful termination. The 7,
quests OF the Administration has heen r4et b
prompt and liberal concessions tRcrcto
The acts of Congress, in last session have ncy,
been surpassed in their Importance since this UniC
was established. 1t is satisfactory to perceive tn
all parties are becoming awake to the importan
OF the questions at issue. ami the need of prom
. vigorous and determined effort to effect their fin
y settlement On informing tho President, in n
last interview with him, that was about to retu
home, lac said might inform my constituents tn
a new leaf had been turned over, and that the n
d cessary PREPARATION had been made for . viCoro
lf and decisive policy. With such i.l, assurance
told him the people w2pd speedily ill up the ran
of the army. Right nobly has this District repli
e to the call From all parts of it hear of comp
IS MES being formed with an alacrity unsurpassed
" the early stages of this rebellion. When the col
j. plemcnt now required shall have been raised Il
as District will have sent in the neighborhood of
of thousand men to fight tor the Upio" aud is perp
m uation. When left Washington, the French NJ
m lister consiaercd that / would be Impossible
g. raise 500 000 mcn
n. Fellow gtlsonS Of Wood county, let me entr
IS you to urge and encourage every young man
st enlist; that by the speedy organization OF the ar
II now called for, we may demonstrate to fore
ed powers the folly Of their notions of nteryeutic
tn and show to the rebels that the consequence:
In their blood guincss must rest 90 theic own hea
b. Our capabilities Tor raising soldiers, is as thre,
nd one in comparison with the rebels, and our abb