Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-08-07
mt Fragments of once glorious Union.

Arnold TO our Fathers in the Revolution. Sue
a man Governor Of Ohio Such q man T.
martial our militia-to be the commander Q
the heroes of Donaldson, Of Shiloh, Of Mui
b freesboro, of Vicksburg, and that, too, by tn
voice of men who have been enriched by th
peaceful pursuits of home, while their broth
ers have rsked life, health, everything in deiens
of them. Gentlemen, this is the delusion Of
breed of politicians who have no faith in th
intelligence or patriotism of the People.
1t is this class of men who regard the arrea
o. Valandigham as the tyranny Of KIM
: Bomba. 1 did hope that Mr.. Pugh, wit
showed some independence at Charleston
would not be the mouthpiece of such trash
With those who from the beginning have beer
willing, like Mr.. ", to allow the Union to bt
broken up, have no discussion. Their candi
date is well chosen. Their policy commences
with disunion and will eventually lead to bor'
der and civil wars here at home, until faction
has exhausted the resources Of our people and
they seek quiet under the protection OF King
or an Emperor. If, however, we prosecute
this war until all resistance to the constituted
authorities is overcome, we viii have lasting
peace upon the basis of the Union and the
Constitution. We will have demonstrated
the power of Republic to protect itself from
internal enemies, and will enter upon a second
stage of National existence, more glorious,
more powerful, more hopeful than ever, the
prestige of our History. I would to God 1
could impress upon every man the magnitude
of results depending upon this political con-
test in Ohio as 1 feel them myself.
l know, fellow-citizeDs, that the great body
of the Democrats of Ohio are what is called
War Democrats. They are opposed to the re-
beion, wish to subdue it, and see ne way but
in vigorus determined war. Why then is such
a man as Vallandigham nominated for their
support The facts have already stated
show he did not agree with you in policy
How comes it then that Peace Democrats,
mostly old broken down party leaders, have.
seized upon your political organization, and
now seek to commit you to the support Of
convicted traitor 1t is because the active
and patriotic spirits of that party are far of
IN the presence Of the enemy, or our quiet far
mers, or citizens, engaged in industrial pur'
suits. 1t for you to say whether allegiance to
party is stronger than allegiance to the count
ry. The Union party has certainly shown no
ma rrow partizanship which should prevent any
man from acting with them. 1T is true, it is
composed mainly of Republicans, but all the
nominees but one on the State ticket vot-
ed against Mr.. Lincoln. Mr.. Brough is nomi-
mated wholly because he is gentleman ofgreat
ability and experience, who win stand by the
government in the prosecution Of the war. He
snrrenders none of his political convictions
He is War Democrat, and although I am q
Republican and would much prefer TO vote
for man who belonged to that party, yet /
shall vote for Mr.. Brough, simply because,
though Democrat, he will stand by the con-
stituted authorities in suppressing this rebel
lion. l ask you, when the choice is presented
between Vallandigham and Brough, if every
sentiment of patriotism, every feeling of man
hood, the love of Nationality, the honor Of our
brave soldiers, the cause of liberty and human
ity do not demand your vote for Mr.. Brough?
But, feoW-citizens, / have already dWelt
perhaps, too long upon the present aspect of
this contest as presented by Mr.. Pugh. The
contest is between two political organizations,
each of which have announced their principles
and nominated their candidates. Remember,
it is not contest between the Republican
and Democratic parties. The Republican par
ty organization was voluntarily surrendered iD
June, 1861, in the hope to unite all men Of all
parties in a hearty support Of the war.
then regarded and have ever since regarded
his surrender of the Republican organization
as unwise and impolitic. Two opposing par
lies are indispensable in free Government
They check each other and make issues which
are from time to time decided by the people.
Had the Republican and Democratic organi-
zations been pursued, both would have been
preserved in patriotic devotion to the Union
and the Constitution. The Administration
would have been compelled to adopt fixed
policy, and the antagonism Of powerful and
oyal party would have been healthy check.
By the abandonment Of the Republican organ
zation the Administration was left without a
political support. Its measures
acked consistency, and vibFated from the sur
'ender Of States to rebel masters to the proc
amaton of universal emancipation. Men Of
he most diverse views we're acting together,
without discipline, or concert, and without a
party name, while the name and organization
If the old Democratic party drifted into the
custody of men without a spark of patriotic
for the Union or the Govern
nent.
blame no one for the surrender Of the Re
publican organization. 1t was the impulse of
noble spirit but it was, in fact, surren-
Ter of the best party, with the soundest prin-
iples and the most honorable record in our
political history. 1t was done to se-
ure unity in great cause. The Union par
y to which it gave way is founded upon the
necessity of supporting the constituted author
ties in time of war. It's purpose, aim and
md is to maintain the just authority Of the
United States in suppressing a great rebel
ion.
And here is the marked distinction between
he two parties. The Union party strikes on
y at the rebels. The Democratic party strikes
,nly at the Administration The Union par
y insists upon the use of every means to put
lown the rebels. The Democratic party uses
very means to put down the Administration.
read what is called the Democratic Plat.
orm, and find nothing against the rebels who
ire iD arms against the best government 10. the
world, but find numerous accusations against
he authorities of the government who are
truggling to put down the rebels. l find no
indy mention Of the progress of our arms,
10 mention of victories achieved and difficult
les overcome; no mention of financial meas
res without a parellel in their success; no
,romise of support, no word Of encouragement
O the constituted authorities no allowance
made for human error not single patriotic
ope 1t is a long string of whining, scoldiDg
ccusations. 1t is dictated by the spirit of re-
,ellon, and before God, believe it originated
n the same malignant hate of the constituted
as has armed the public enemies.
annaal to won IL that Is the nrnnar HRnv TO