Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1863-06-18

has long since oeen "fisseh oy tne
hand upon the wall, concerning the
once houored. but now demorslised and
disgrsesd democratic party. The d.
vision, has been rendered conplets. by
the course pursued ct Columbus on
the 1ith, and the nomination Of Val
lsndighsm for Governor Of the great
State Of Ohio. The war Democrats
ere thrust overheard, and the glorious
old craft seized upon BY traitors and
pirates only bent on the destruction Of
this Government.
In al this, there 10 nothing which
truly patriotic loyal men will regret
Many. very many Of this class. still
adhered 10 the party in hopes Of bet
ter dsy soon dswning upon our distract
ed country. when the ship Of State
would once more glide smoothly along.
and peace again smile upon us as . ma
ten. Homes! themselves. they were
incapable Of believing that men who
had been raised to power and emineeee
through the influence Of their party,
could SO bssely betray not only the
party but the nation ct large. The
mask is now thrown aside. and bogus
democracy stands forth in al It's dsform-
ity. the abettor Of rebellion, and the
eo-assassin Of the liberties Of our peo-
pie.
Never ct heart for the war, a. 10
now but too painfully apparent, these
men were an incubus upon the Union
cause from the beginning, and from
Gen. Mcclellan. even down as low as
George z. Pugh, their efforts in behalf
Of the course were calculated in the
end only to further the interests Of the
rebels.
Surounrded BY 3 mob, these lead.
ers have cast aside even every preteIt
ef Unionism. and growing bold and in.
solent because Of sucn surroundings,
rail at everything calculated to stay up
the bsnds Of the adniaisiratiou.-
Their administration is "rule or ruin"
They have staked their all upon it and
he Union party accept the issue
HeDceforth there are but two parties
in this country. Unionists and Dis.
unionists. Patriots and traitors. Loy-
slists and rebels. All other party
names are merged in this important cri-
sis. Every man must choose for him
self, with which side be will act, and
under which flag he will sail.
War Democrats of old Gsllia! You
have stood braveIy sloof from the
blighting influences attempted to be
thrown around you by bad men. You
have nobly preferred the cause Of your
country, to that of your party. You
have given your sons to defend the very
homes and fresides of the men of your
own State, who are now seeking to
strengthen the enemy in front Of those,
whom you hold most dear. These
dear ones are. il not already slain by
them still actively engaged in keeping
Of the bell!hounds Of slavery from the
soil Of freedom. You have not kept
back snytbing which your country iD
her terrific struggle for existence, has
dsnasdsa Of yos. Whilst you have
beer doing slr this, and still ready to
do more, others with whom you in
former days politically harmonized,
have pursued the very opposite course.
They have not only themselves refused
to serve their country, but wherever
practicable have urged others to do
likewise. They have studiously mis-.
represented every act or effort Of the
administration To sustain the national
flag. One Of this class, though occupy.
ing a high position in the legislative
branch OF the Federal Government,
boasts that he "has never voted man |
or dollar to put down the rebellion t"
Whereupon the others en- masse nomi.
mated him for the highest Office in your
State and ask you as Democrats to give
him your support. Will you do it?-l
We feel that in asking the question we
are almost insulting your intelligence
and casting an imputation upon your
loyalty. We believe that no earnest So
Ecitstions viii be required 10 induce you
10 join. not the Republican party. but
that great Union party which s shortly
destined to wrest from traitors, the pow
er they have so long held and so base
ly used against the rights and Liberties
Of the psopls.