The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1863-10-02
The Convention of the War Democra-
cy of Ohio.

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The War Democracy Of this State held
convention at Columbus, on Tuesday o.
last week. The meeting was well attended
and passed of very harmoniously. Their
Address 10 the Democracy Of Ohio, and
the resolutions adopted, will be found on
our first page. We give below an extract
from the Stale Journal Of the proceed
ings:
The Delegates to the Convention Of the
War Democracy Of Ohio assembled yes.
terday (Tuesday) forenoon in Naughton
Hall, in pursuance to call issued for tina,
purpose. About one hundred and fifty
Union Democrats from various sections OF
the State were present. They were called
to order by Judge Mallon, of Hamilton
county, upon whose motion Colonel Bar.
nabas Burus, OF Richland county, was ap-
pointed presiding officer.
Col. Burns, on taking the Chair, stated
the purpose for which the Convention bad
been called, and in so doing said that a
large number of the Democrats of Ohio
finding il impossible for them to adopt as
part OF their political creed the doctrines
and principles as enunciated by the Con.
venlion Of the llth OF June, had sent me
here 20 represent them in body that
would adopt the measures upon which il
must always stand it it would continue its
existence. He hoped that the proceed
ngs Of the Convention would show that
the Delegates were not unmindlul of the
duty that they had been sent there 10 dis
charge. ..,
The speaker then referred 10 the pres
ent situation OF the country. That we
were in the midst of difficulties which no
human foresight can penetrate, he said
could not denied. Believing, as he did,
that ibis rebellion was inaugurated with
out a cause, and that it was the duty OF
the Federal Government 10 put forth eve
ry effort to secure its suppression, it WAS
for US all to use our Influence and power
to assist that government and the thous.
ands OF our sons, brothers and friends
who are semming the torrents of secces-
slonism with the sword and the bayonet.
We should not, we cannot, we will not
take position Of opposition to those who
over two years have stood up bravelv
and manfully on the battle field for their
country. [Cheers. The Colonel then wen,
on to ask If this Union was to be dissolved.
Can it be that this country in the very in.
Iancy OF its existenc must fall by internal
strife and war? No, it cannot be. He
said from the bottom of his heart that it
was fepugnant TO his feelings, as well as
every other Union mar, and he firmly be.
eved that it was repugnant 10 the feelings
Of the Ruler of Nations that this glorious
government should be destroyed.
Mr.. Burns then remarked tha. he WAS
highly gralified to see that, notwilhstand-
ing the short notice, there were so many
in attendance at Convention. There were
many Democrats who were away, who
were equally finn in heir determination to
ecure the defeat of Vallandigham. lie
new OF many editors of Democratic pa
yer who were supporting the Guberna.o-
lal nominee Of the l llh OF June Conven.
ion under protest, who are in heart op-
'osed TO him. Yes, there are even men
IN the local ticket who occupy the same
position. After few more remarks OF
, general nature, the Col. took his sea,
amid considerable applause.