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

MAINTAIN that in so far at least ns our own
State is concerned il has exercised a lenl-
ency which while it may have been credit
able to its generosity, has tended to embold-
en- those who, in our midst, sympathise with
rebellion.
3. Tint in the prosecution of this war il
is the right--t is the duty of the Govern
ment TO use all the means in its power for
the suppression of the rebellion and the res
toration of its supremacy over the whole
land. That no life is too valuable to bo lost
--no expense too great to he incurred--and
that while we deny that this war is or ought
to be prosecuted for the purpose of the eX-
tinction of African Slavery, we sec no reason
why the slave Of the rebel should not be Ii
able to seizure as amy other property nor
why the negro should not he made to throw
up entrenchments on the one side TO main
tain MS we'll us on the other, to destroy the
| Government
g. That we rcnler our thanks to the brave
men everywhere who are nrrayed in arms in
defence of the Government of the United
States, but we point with especial pride to
the noble volunteers from our own State,
who have rallied around the Flag Of the
Union, and we confidently pledge that in
this the last and greatest struggle for indie
pendcnee, they will not only discharge their
duty to their country but by their deeds
will Illustrate that they are the inheritors
not only of the loyalty but Of the uncon-
querabc courage which rendered ilnstrious
their revolutionary fathers.
7. That in the official acts of Abraham
Lincoln, as President of the United States.
lie has demonstrated IL rare combination Of
integrity and capacity, which has not only
met the expectations Of his friends but has
now the tribute Of admiration from those
patriotic men who, though his political OPP
ponents hold the safety ol the country Of
more value than the success of party, and
notwithstanding the open efforts of rebel
lious traitors and the insdious Vaccinations
of their secret aympathizers, VIZ have faith
the loyal energy of the people to suppress
the rebellion and preserve nnbrokeu the in
iegnty of the Union, and untarnished the
glory of our name. O.
). That we unequivocally condemn the
conduct of james A linyard and Willard
Salisbury, our Senators in Congress-
protesting to represent Il loyal State they
have in no manner by speech or vote
demonstrated their loyalty, but on every
occasion nave endcayorcd To emharrass
the Government, and by their acts of
omission and commission have constantly
manifested their sympathy with rebellion.
On motion the Convention proceeded to
nominate candidates for Governor Jacob
Moore submitted the name of William Can
non Of Sussex County; Laban l.. Lyons
submitted the name of benjamin Burton, of
Sussex; and w. G. Spruance submitted the
name Of Geo. a. Iybout, of New Castle
County, romarkng that the nomination was
due to New Castle, it was her right and she
slonld insist on it, MIR. Tybont was one of
our most estmahle citizens, highly popular
with all classes, and would make capital
| executive officer.
Jacob Moore, Esq, observed that he had
intended to submit the name of Mr. Cannon
without remark, but as Mr.. Tybout's claims
had been urged by his friend, he claimed the
privilege of saying II few words The friends
If Mr. Cannon asked Ills nomination for the
sake of the Union aud the welfare Of the
State of Delaware. We haG beeu misrepre-
seated in the Il. s. Senate, and also by the
old gentleman who fills the Gubernutoral
chair There was no doubt but Mr. rybont
would make u good Governor as any one,
but that would not carry the election in Sus-
sex, where the Richmond OF the contest was
to he fought. The election of the Legisla-
! tive ticket was Ot more Importance than the
election of Governor. lie predicted danger
ahead in this State, should any reverse hap
pen the Union lurccS, and in ease the sym
path2ers should drag Maryland out Of the
Union, and with the Legislature under the
| Influence OF ;occcssOnists, Whrre would
Delaware be placed? Some men found it
an easy task to walk into the Union ranks,
but MIR. Cannon came into them literally
over thorns. In defiance Of political attach
menls and associations he embraced the
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ment to patriotism in our State. They plead
for hie nomination for the sake Of the ticket,
for HE sake Of the Union, for the sake of
/ patriotism and eXpediency.
Levi q. CoOch, of Pencadcr Hundred,
said he was not delegate but he woHld re-
mark that he had IN interview with MIR.
/ lyhnut II short time ago, when he expressed
the hope that IL gentleman might be nomi-
mated who could carry the State, and he
trusted his friends would not permit his
name to stand in the way of success, or be
in the least degree embarrassing
MIR. Spruance said that he could speak for
! MIR, Tybont. He would srorn to solicit or
beg u nomination. His modesty and nice
sense of honor would not permit him TO press
his own claims lie had II fine estate, hand
somey sitnated, and he, doubtless, preferred
10 live without the cares incident to pOliti-
cal station, hut ut the the sane time he was
too patriotic to shrink from any sacrifice de-
manded at his hands for the public good
lie could if nominated carry New Castle
County by an overwhelming majority, and
he would be lriumphnnty elected.
The first ballot WIN. Cannon received 70
votes, Geo. u l'ybout 40, Benjamin Bur
ton 2Oi blank ll-t0tal l5O. There being
no choice by Il majority, IL second ballot was
taken which resulted ns follows: VIM
Cannon ~ Geo. u 1Shout 43, B. Burton
~. Mr. Cannon was then declared to be
The nominee.
Mr. Jacob Moore thanked the Conycn-
/ tluu for the honor conferred on Sussex.
She would roll up such IL majority ms would
crush ont sugar c0ated treason. The voice
Of this convention was its death knel it
had got 10 die. The nomination Of WIN.
Cannon was IL proof that the Union party
wasnot political machine Men have laid
aside their old political preiudices and feel
ings, and joined together for the preserya-
tlon of the Government lie had sacrificed
his relations with his party because the lead
ers sympathized with rebellion, and give aid
and comfort TO those who have taken up
arms to subvert our free institutions. VIII
liam Cannon had also suudered his conncc-
tion with those leaders on that ground. lie
was true patriot and when the government
was nssailed he united with its defenders
He sprang from the people, his synpathies
ARE with them and against all forms Of ariA
locracy. He started in life poor, penniless
boy, and by his cwn industry, integrity and
patriotism he has raised himself To Il posi-
tion that he is deemed worthy of the nomi-
nation which has just been given him. MIR.
Cannon was calculated to honor any station
and he wonld rejoice when he takes his seat