New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-10-03

il rolled mountain hlgh, III the spring Oh looi.
When VOORHEES, Cox, Richardson, and Fernando
Wood succumbed before the outburst of popular
enthusiasm. he remained the friend Of the trait
ors. acting as their agent in Cincinnati for the
purchase of arms to aid the cause of the Rebel
lion. at the very time hewas counseling peaceto
the North. lie declared, within twenty days after
the assault on Sumter, in letter to Sabin
Uourh of Cincinnati, that it was too late for
ANYTHING but separation of the South from the
North, and then of the West from tho East;
and he likewise suggested the idea of North
western Confederacy, in public speech, nearly
at the same time.
He has boosted, over and over, that he has
nevervotcd man nor dollar for the suppress
sion of the Rebellion, and has staked his repu.
tation as statesman upon the prediction that
the South cannot be conquered; and has even
gone further and declared-though contrary to
the truth-that, while the Rebels would con-
tinue to fight for their independence TO the last,
they were willing to negotiate for return 10
the Union the moment the Government troop
were withdrawn.
These things his supporters all know; and
they are aware that when they cast their SUI
fragcs for him they give their voices for the e.
Establishment Of the Southern Coniederacy, and
for the Inauguration Of civil war in Ohio; and
hence they vote understandingy, and with
full knowledge of the responsibility resting upon
them.
The position Of Mr.. Brough is equally une-
auiyocal; no one doubts his sincerity; ana
therefore the issue between loyalty and disloy-
atty is fairly made. No one will absent himself
from the polls willingly; and hence the vote
may be taken as positive index Of the feelings
of the people Of the third State in Importance in
the Union. Indeed, from ia location az o
sort Of isthmus, joining the East and the
West, it may be ranked the first. Arrayed
aga.ns; the Governmont-as VGllandghaIn waits
and watches over the border 10 array it--ii
could really work greater damage to the cause
Of the nation than could the Empire State Of
New.York; and it is for this reason, as well as
the other, that representative men are in the
field as candidates, that the outside world views
with such intense interes; the pending struggle
in the Buckeye State. We Say the outside
world because na only the people Of the loyal,
but those Of the disloyal States, and Of England,
feel tina, the fate of the Union rests upon tho re-
sui, Of the election in Ohio Oh The second Tuos'
day in October.
OF the prospect We fs,icr ourselves that
il is not doubtful, even on the home vote;
while the soldiers, who, fortunately are permit
ted TO have a voice, will cast their sullagcs al
most unanimously for Brough. But this vote
must not be depended upon too much. II Is
opposed-denounoed as unoonsiiiuiicaal-by
the CoppcFhoads; and in counties IN which the
clerks belong to that party, certificate. OF
election viii doubtless be- given 10 members OF
the Legislature belonging 30 that party, on the
home vote alone; and by this means majority
Of the members, who arc to be judges o.
these elections, might get certificates, and be
entitled p!lma face, to scais, which, out OF nu'
merical strength, they wouldhold and then when
the votes for Governor were counted. The army
ballots would be thrown out, Valland CHAM de-
c!arcd elected, and the necessity ioE q contest
thrown upon Bsough.
These facts create necessity for promp, and
energetic action upon the part Of home yoieFsi
let them achieve 4 decided triumph. aud The
soldiers Will swell the majority.
We believe the majority for Bfoueh Oh the
homo vote will be large. AZ least 400. 900 bal.
lots will be cast, aside from the army; aud We
shall e1pec, to see 22o 600 of these given to tie
Union nominee. These voters may be relied
upon in any emergency; they constitute tie In
telligence and patriotism Of the State, and vii
be found ready at any moment ~ sacrifice party
10 country.
The supporters Of yalland CHAM, however,
mist be divided into classes. Tic first oil'
braces, perhaps, ~ per cent Of the party and IL
composed Of those really in sympathy with the
Rebellion, and who, from the beginning, desired
il 10 succeed; bu, who, from prudential motives,
remained silent for time, and In some In.
stances gave nominal support 20 the War dur.
ing the Spring and Summer Of Eel. These are
the leaders Of tho partyi the men who control
primary meetings and County Conventions, and
who always manage the party wires, and select
It's candidates.
The second class consists Of those who hay,
some compunctions Of CONFIDENCE; have no
innate desire that the Government be over.