Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1863-10-13
Lette from George w. Morgan why
He Leaves the Administration The
Democracy only can save the CnsoO.
BIxGHANPros. New York
September p. 1863.

lie Leaves the 4 al I'M tut>frattOu---Ih ne
Democracy only can save the Cnron.
BIxGHANPros. New York
September p. 1863.
To the Democratic State Committee Of Ohio:
GENTLEMEN: Your esteemed favor inviting me
to meet with the people. TO consult with them
upon the perilous condition of our beloved but
unhappy country has been received.
III health rendered il imperative that should
Withdraw from the army, and. IN My last,
rendered nv resignation. which WIS accepted o.
the sth day of June. Since then. nave been ab
sent from my home. under medical treatment.
but hope soon to return to Ohio.
IL has been and still il, my conviction, that the
recognition, by Us of the Cotton States as an IN
dependent power would end forever all hope OF
re union with them They annually produce
four million bales of cotton, averaging five
hundred pounds per bale, valued before the re
bellion at ten cents per pound. An export duty
OF ten cents per pound would Weld tn the South
ern Government the enor nous revenue of two
hundred million dollars per annum. In other
words the entire administration OF the Govern
ment-army, navy, and peace establishments.
would be supported by tax imposed on
the world at large: while. with tree trade
as to imports, they would always sell at
the highest. and buy at the lowest prices. With
such a government. favorable treaties would be
stead of friend. we would have upon our border
a constant rival and in consequence Of the aboli
tionists, dangerous foe
Entertaining these views. YOU may feel assured
that none but reasons Of mighty moment coul !
induce me- ut this crisis. to soemnly declare that
believe that the only hope for the Union. and
the security of our liberties. rests in the calm.
patriotic, and. il need be. courageous action of
the people at the ballot box. whereby the party
10 a, and ha
adopted.
Wishing to see the whole people united, ami
the war conducted with view. single. To the
preservation OF the Union, two years ago, on my
return from Europe declared in favor OF tire
election of Governor Tod WIN? Mr. Lincoln
had solemnly prOcl ,imeI that he had neither the
wish nor the right to interfere with the institu
tons of the SOUTH on the 22d OF July. Congress
by AN almost unanimous vote resolved that the
war was not waged in any spirit OF oppression or
for the purpose of conquest or sutiugation. but
simply for the preservation of the UnOn and the
convention which nominated Mr. Tod reatirmei
that resolution in its every letter NV views.
then and now, were therein expressed, that |
regret to say that in every particular has Mr.
Lincoln disregarded his plighted faith
While in the army. as a matter OF military
propriety, ] carefully abstained from political
action Of any kind, and do not know to this
day. the party predictions of some OF the off
GERS who composed NV staff. They were faithful
and competent: | asked no more BIT once
during my term of service did give pubic ex
preston of nv views as TO the conduct OF the
war.
In the month of July 1862 received letter
from II. B Curtis. Esq. and other gentlemen.
requesting me to become a candidate Tor Con
gress, and urging certain reasons why should
do SO Courtesy demanded a reply. and frink
ness required a truthful utterance OF my senti-
.ments In declining to become "A candidate,
said: I'VE must conquer and conciate And
in regard to the employ ment OF negro soldiers, !
emphatically dissented from the proposed use OF
"blick bnyoneis
Having now resumed the duties and the rights
OF a citizen. shall in good faith perform the one
and maintain the other
Our country is in double peril Mr. ID avis
aims a vital blow bv the attempted disruption OF
the Union aud Mr. Lincoln has assumed desDotic
powers under the plea Ot carving ON the war
1t is then the duty OF every good citizen To min
tain and encoura ee our gallant armies in resisting
the disruption OF the union, and 10 resist AT the
ballot box the encroachments upon their Liberties
by Mr.. Lincoln.
Would that this statement overdrawn.
Unfortunately it but feeby conveys an idea OF
the evil which threatens For the first time
in the history of our country has President
substantially proclaimed himself Dictator. and by
the declaration OF martial law from California 81
Virginia and from Maine TO Louisiana, made the
military paramount to the civil power. without
regard TO the local existence OF war
Isit the purpose of Mr. Lincoln to suppress or
corrupt the elective franchise by the agency OF
the swordl
Let Ia reflect a moment before we replv
Was Connecticut theatre of war during the
Inst gubernatorial election, when three thousand
Republican soldiers were sent to carry the elec
ton against Thom,s II Seymour. while. at the
same election. Democratic soldiers DESTROYS OF
voting for the candidate of their choice were re
fused furioush>? Ii Mr. Lincoln does not seek
20 contrOLelections. why this distinction between
Republican and Democratic soldiers? Was New
Hampshire a theatre Of war on the ! hh Of March
lastg | not, where vas the semihance of excuse
for the President To interfere in the elections OF
that State; and why did he, by gross abuse OF
power dismiss Lieut.. a J Edgerly of the 4't
New II imp~hire Infantry. for voting the ticket
of his choice? That act OF supreme wrong was
enforced by Special Order No ll9 issued by the
command of the President over the signature OF
the Secretary of War.
will not stop to comment on the armed inter
ference in the elections of Kentucky. Maryland
Delaware and Missouri-lacts are fresh in the
memory Of every citizen
For the first time have citizens been arrested
without legal charge. condemned without "A le.
gal trial, and inarcerated in military prisons
without redress appeal
For the first time-tni the peOne willing i,
will be the last-ior the first time in the history
of this Government has citizen heen arrested
for exercising the invaluable right of free discus
sion. and in violation of the Constitution of hi
State been sent into exile. ana forced 10 seek
projection under a foreign flag.
For the first time in our history has exiled
bauiShed man. been chosen a the ctndiiate o. .
great party. for the highest Office within the gif
OF the people OF his State; and IL the citizens o
Ohio are worthy OF the freedom bequetthed e.
them by their sres. for the first time will AN exile
Le recalled from his banishment To- act the
Chief Magistrate OF people sought 10 be en-
shaved, but determined To be free
am forced 70 believe that the President cit ne,
does not desire the preservation of the Union. o,
that ne does not comprehend the means by which
that end can be attained In either case, We
need change in the administration Of the Gov.