Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1863-03-25

DohoFo euhb yuu ho nOf0 iOyAl LnAu We are
Have We not % much interest involved in thi
Government 40 you ? The trouble 10 that 20,
erect o new standard Of loyalty. We believ,
that the true test OF loyalty consists In stric
adherence to and support of the Constitution
of the United States, while you would have II
consist in the support of the Administration II
all the measures Of policy It may see proper tt
adopt, right or wrong. lave we been unfaith.
iul to the laws or any Of our constitutional oh.
legations No, slrsj but during this terrible
conflict, while our opponents have been endeav-
orlng to bring odium upon us, We have been
faithful to the laws and Constitution of our
country. We have submitted to these taunta
with patience, calmly awaiting our tindication
10 the power and force Of public opinion, as ex-
pressed by free people through the ballot
box, and this vindication has come full and
complete In the late elections. And our action
In the future, as In the past, will bs controlled
by that fundamental doctrine that has ever
characterized the Democratic party, "Obedi-
ence to the laws and Constitution OF our coun-
lry," and an appeal to the courts and the bal.
lot box for all necessary and proper redress -
But let there be no tsmpering or interference
With these great and sacred rights Of free
people.
But efforts are being industriously made Il
poison and prejudice the minds OF the gallant
men In the field against the Democratic pagty
This is as unfair as It Is unjust, and will not,
confidently trust, succeed. Has there been any
sympathy or support withheld by Democrats
from the brave men In the field Tell me
what bill or measure has been proposed here
either TO support the families of these men, or
expressive Of our thanks and gratitude for their
gallant daring and bravery, that has not found
q warm and hearty response from every D5mo.
cratic member Of this Legislature; and such,
too, hos been the conduct OF the repre- senta-
tVes OF this party, not only here, but in the
Legislatures OF all the loyal States, and In
Congress. And tits simply unjust, that because
Democrats are condemning and protesting
| against the perversion of this war on the part
OF the Administration, and denouucing what
they believe to be usurpations on the consliiu.
tional rights OF the people, to represent the
Democratic party as opposed to the gallant men
In the field. IL is not true. The brave men
In The army are not responsible for the perver-
sion of this war or the policy of the Admins
tratioD, and as they will think for themselves,
they will be able to realize the true condition
OF things, and will ascertain who have been
their best and truest friends.
But l must not tresspass longer on the pa
tieDce of the Senate. have only to say in con-
clusion that my trust under Heaven is In the
good sense and patriotism of the people. Their
voice has already been heard In many OF the
States. The voice Of free people when spok-
ed through the ballot-box, is strong and cannot
long be resisted. Let 1t not be misunderstood.
1t ID the true mission Of the public man to
understand the wants and wishes OF the people
as freely expressed by their votes. If policy
has ever been doomed by any people, the policy
Of these proclamations has been most emphat-
ically condemned Let there be no longer o
continuance of this policy, l do not wish to
see this noble fabric of government torn In
pieces was born in Ohio, and wish my ma
tive State always to remain in the Union. But
do not believe the Union can be preserved
under the policy adopted by the Adminstra-
ton. Let the friends of Mr.. Lincoln whisper
in his ears, "your policy has failed aud must
be abandoned"
Abandon this Abolition policy. Recall your
Abolition Dronlamstions. Declare anew "ihAt
in this national emergency Congress will for
get all feeling of mere passion or resentment,
and will Fecollect only its duty to the whole
country; that the war Is not wsged On our part
in any spirit of oppression, nor in any spirit of
conquest or subiugation, nor for the purpose of
overthrowing or interfering with the rights or
established institutions of the States; but to
defend and maintain the supremacy of the Con.
stitutlon, and preserve the Union with all the
dignity, equality and rights Of the several
States unimpsired; and ss soon as these objects
are accomplished, the war ought to ceasc."-
Do this, and We may again look forward with
hope that the supremacy of the Consti tuition of
the United States will be maintained and vindi
Gated everywhere. In place OF divided people in
the loyal States, we will have united people;
while in the South, instead of united people
to maintain secession, they will become divided
and disheartened. Confidence will again be
restored. That love which yet exists for the
old Union, with all its cherished and hsllowed
recollections, will be revived everywhere and
we may soon hope for pesce-honorable peace,
that peace which is so much needed by this
distracted country, that peace for which most
ardently pray-with o restoration of the old
Union, to be preserved and transmitted fro n
one generation to another, by observing all the
provisions Of the n.titution, and abstaining
from all interference with the rights and local
inst itutiOns of the States.