Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-01-19

nation Of senator Wade.
The result Of the senotoriol -oavouo at
Columbus, on Friday night last, virtually
terminated one of the most interesting and
prOtracted contests which has been had in
Ohio for many years. The opposition to
Senator Wade in the southern portion Of
the State, one year ago, arose from dislike
Of his Hradicalism," while in North
srn Ohio it was principally from
personal animosity arising from his
supposed part in the appointments
10 federal Offices. These are spoken
OF IS the grounds of the opposition Of the
leaders the mass of the people have al
vsys been in favor Of his reelection
Had a popular vote been taken either one
year ago or at the present time, we have
no doubt that Mr. Wade would have re-
oeived a very handsome majority in the
State. But the matter was in the hands
Of q Legislature that in some things did,
and in ether did not represent its constitu-
snoy. 1t was by the determined efforts of
these interested parties that the election
YVES postponed until the present extra
session. The Republicans we're ready to
vote and decide the question a year ago,
but the prospects were too good for Mr..
Wade, and 80 his opponents STAYED of the
vote. Upon one ballot last year, MIR.
Wade received within two Of sufficient
number Of votes to nominate, but the con-
tsst was left in abeyance until this winter.
Meantime, the claims of Messrs Chase, Tod,
Groesbeck. Ewing and others were canvass
ed. bemsnly and generous letter Ofthe first
putting him, however, out Of the ring un-
less the impOssibility Of the nomination of
Mr.. Wade should become apparent.
The subject came up early in the pres
sent session, and a caucus was held on
Thursday evening, which, however, failed
10 nouinats, and which adjourned until
Friday evening, when Mr.. Wade was nom
mated upon the first ballot receiving 66
out Of 65 votes, &c members Of the House
and Senate being present. The friends Of
Mr.. Wade, who have constantly urged his
claims upon the State for reelection,
may well be gratifed at this result. But 1t
Is not his personal friends alone who will
rejoice. The friends of loyalty and polit-
Ical integrity the uphOlders Of an un-
finehing hrmness against all rebellion,
North or South the believers in the most
vigorous prosecution of the war against
the rebellion and all its aiders and abet-
tors, will all exuIt that so true and bold an
advocate of the right is still to have a seat
in the Senate and a voice in the conduct
Of the nation through its fearful peril
The country is not yet at peace, but wants
warriors as well as statesmen in its council
halls. And thus it is that the loyal nation,
as well as trus-hesrted Ohio, will take re-
nswed courage in welcoming back to his
seat in the United States Senate, Hon. B.
P. Wade.
We quote from the correspondence of the
Cincinnati Gazette the proceedings of the
nominating caucus:
COLUMBUS, Jan. 16.
aAt the second meeting of the caucus
tonight the officers Of last evening re-
sumed their places, and business proceed
ed without excitement. The call Of roll
showed that there we're twenty Senators
and forty-six Representatives present
enough to elect in joint convention. The
absent Senators were Groesbeck, MoBurney
and Robson, Union Democrats;) and
Ready, (Republican.) Representatives
Bartram, Bates, Crane Crause, Dickman,
FlagR, Giessner, Gernsaulus, Huston, Lind,
Means, Mcclellan, sieg, sayler, Thorp,
Whitney and Wilkins, Union Demoerats;)
Ksek and Marsh, (Americansi) Fee Of
Vinton, Griswold and Keyser Of Noble,
fRepubIicansl Mr.. Brachmsn moved that
the name Of Sayler be stricken from the
roll. daughter.
HDr. Howe, on behalf of the Wade Re-
publieans, offered reply 10 the paper
submitted by Bartram, last evening, show
ing why they could not withhold his
name as 8 candidate. 1t sets forth that
much Of the opposition to Mr.. Wade has
its foundation in prejudice, resting on
want Of correct information. Wade was
never associated with the old Liberty par
u, and only left the Wing party when it
became defunot he Was ever an anti
slavery man, even when the Democratic
party assumed TO be much more so. When
he rebellion threatened the country he
rose above party prejudices and battled
for the Union cause and organization.
HTo show how earnest Mr.. Wade is for
the success Of the Union cause, DR.. Howe
Rad the following extract from private
letter:
HOur Democratic Union friends are
worthy Of all praise for the firm manner
in which they stand by the Government in
these times of peril, and we should duly
appreciate the sacrifice they have made,
and extend to them Hberality and conf
dence worthy their patriotism"
"tIn this manner said DR.. Howe, con-
elndes the reply Of man you ask his
friends 70 ostracise' Are you surprised
that they would as kindly and courteously
az the request is made, for the sake Of this
country, beg leave TO decline2 If he is
defeated, or another man the choice Of the
caucus, we shall not complain, but give |
the nominee our hearty support
Speaker Hubbell submitted the follow
ing Is 3 substitute
sRssoleed, Thst it is the sense Of this |
caucus that it is not the power Of the eau
Gus to determine that any candidates
names shall be withdrawn.
HResoIFed, Thatall members Of the Union |
party b. respectfully invited to participate |
tn ths nomination Of candidate for
United states Senator.