Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1863-06-18

Hon. ISAAC HOIL 0WAY,
T. p RHopEs,
Col. JOHN LIPprNcoTr,
WM. A. TALBERT.
Secretaries
Major b. II. CowEN,
DR.. A. II. HEwErsoN,
JNo. b. LoN0GLEY.
+ Rev. j, b. Johnston, Of the United
Presbyterian Church, then addressed the
throne Of Grace in an exceedingly eloquent
and fervid prayer, after which the Chair.
man, on motion, appointed Hon. B. s.
Cowen, Hon. Isaac Welsh, and Andrew
Porterfelj Committee on Resolution, and
the following Committee on County Cetsral
Committee and Delegates to Columbus
Colerah,-B. Ellis DUNCAN.
Fiushing-David Branson.
Goshen--J. NJ. Lewis.
Rrkuood-Joseph Heaper.
Mead-Wm. Warren.
Pmse-Alex. Brannum.
hItney-- j. B. Smith, ESQ.
Richldnd--Wm. Clark.
iSntth-Henry Thurston, Esq.
SOuersef--
Union-Col. Jno. Lippincott.
Waren--Jno Bradfeld.
Wheehng-Saml. Branson.
Washington-Alex. Arnlstong.
York;. NJ. Hogan.
SPEECHES OF GOV. TOD AND HON. SAMUEL
Galloway
The Chairman then introduced Gov. Tod
to the meeting. The Governor made an
able and statesmanlike speech. In the
course Of it he explained up the arrest of
certain citizens Of Ohio in tho Summer Of
1861. He spoke particularly Of the arrest
of the notorious Edison b. Olds II was
done in time Of great public danger, when
Kirby Smith with large force was threat.
ening the destruction of Cincinnati and the
invasion of Ohio. Gov. Tod gave citizen
Of Fairfield county authority to raiso a
company of volunteers in that county for
the defense of our State. This gentleman
tried in vain to get volunteers there, and
finally wrote the Governor that, on account
Of Olds travelling over the county ..and tell
ing the people, in public speeches, '"This is
an Abolition war, Don't volunteer in it, :"
&c., it was utterly impossible to get any
volunteers whatever. The Governor then
requested the Secretary Of War to remove
Olds from the State until Ohio's quota was
filed, and the danger was :past, This was
done; and as soon as the troops were got
into the field and the foe was driven from
our border, Olds was released. That is oil
there is oft. We do not pretend to give a
synopsis,of The Governor sspesoh, and only
give this matter in relation to Odds because
tho Gazette, of this place has mado great
deal of fuss about it. Gov. Tod made q
fair and candid speech. He approved the
measures Of the Administration for the sup
preston of the Rebellion, and appealed
earnestly to his old Democratic friends to
rally around the flag Of our country, and
sustain the Government. His speech was
vol received, and made favorable impress
sion.
Hon. Samuel Galloway followed Gov.
Tod, in speech brim full Of wit, sarcasm,
and eloqucnce. 1t was one of those speeches
that can't be reported, and must DO heard
to DO appreciated. Mr.. Galloway seemed
TO have an electric battery connected with
every loyal heart in the audience. He is as
full Of fun as an egg is Of meat. Mr.. Gal
loway spoke about an hour and quarter,
and when he finished the crowd around tho
stand was packed so closely that you couldn't
drive wedge in between them. Ho closed
amid cries of go on - go on p
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Judge Cowen, from the Committee on
Resolutions, reported the following:
Resolred, BY the loyal people Of Belmont
County, in mass assomblage met, that in
this contest we know no issues except the
preservation or destruction Of the Amcri.
can Union that wo recognise no parties
save those that are for our country or
against ii.
Rcsolred, That there is no interest which
is not subservient to tho public good, no
right Of person or property which is not
subordinate to the public safety.
Resoired, That to the Administration is in,
trusted the maintenance OF the unity Of the
Great Republic, and that this war should
not terminate until the flag Of tho United
State. shall wave in undisputed supremacy
over the whole land. - ~
Resoiped, That 10 this end wo invoke the
Natural Government TO .employ all the
means in it's power, having regard only to
the usages Of civilised warfare. ,.,
Resolued, That we cavil not at its meas.
ures, nor embarrass its operations by COL.
lateral issues but, having full confidence
10 its integrity aud capacity, and asking only
that it shall save the national life, at what.
ever cost Of men and money, We pledge to
It's support the cooperation Of our arms,
our means and our votes. r,
Resolped, That the President and Con.
gress OF the United States, and Governors
Dennison and Tod, and tho General As.
sembly Of the State Of Ohio, arc entitled
10 the thanks and gratitude Of tho people
tor their sincere, patriotic and able discharge
Of their duty, since tho breaking out Of this
war but above all, N.f.
Rssolped, That we tender to the army
and navy Of the Republic our thanks for
their heroic services in this great struggle
to suppress this most wicked rebellion, to
preserve the Union Of theso States, to
maintain our Constitution and yipdioate the
principles which our ancestors bravely 40.