Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1863-06-03
Our Governor.

Editors ChrOnick:-In 1861, you were
the first, I believe, to the name
of David Tod as a man worthy of the
nomination for Governor at the hands Of
the Union State Convention. I do not
imagine that you have cause to, or do, re-
greet the position you then chose.
Another convention is at hand, when
it must be decreed, who is to be the can
didate, for the fall campaign. The cir
cumstances which surround us, and the
perils which threaten u national exist
ence, give to the deliberations of the
next State Convention, an importance
which do not often attach to such q con-
vention. The disruption of the Union,
the destruction of our government and
our liberties, is still sought after through
blood and slaughter by armed rebels. A
bold, disloysl and powerful party at the
North have arrsyed themselves against
the Government and its laws and acts
By the misfortunes of our government,
by the want of success of our brothers
and sons, who are fighting for the Union,
do these traitors at home, hope to sue
coed. At the POLLS, we must meet these
men who desire party success and politi-
cal triumph at the expense of our u
try. How vastly important is it, that we
prevent then such a party from obtaining
the ascendsncy in this State.
Shall Governor Tod be set aside, and a
new man be nominated for Governor at the
next Convention? The Copperheads no
doubt would like that they would re-
joice to have Governor Tod slaughtered
in some way by some body. 1t is said and
it is probably true, that Governor Tod
his term of Office, has made some
bad appointments. In time of war when
a large number of appointees and agents
must be selected, often necessarily in a
hurry, and without much time for inves-
tigation, he has shown as much wisdom
and disinteredness, as any other man
could have done. The charge is made
Governor Tod, that he has cher
ished some of his old party friends. But
he has not loved his country the less
While his old party associates have de-
serted him, and old friends turned against
him, and abused and insulted him,
he has like q true and brave patriot stood
firm for the Government and putting
down this rebellion. No one can deny
hat. While the timid and fa~int-hearted
nave fallen out by the way, he stands
and will endure to the end.
Governor Tod has committed uninten-
ional errors. What man could have dis
the duties of Chief Magistrate
If great State in time of war, for two
Tears, and not commit some error, and
make some person angryf Shall we
make no allowance for errors of iudg-
When Governor Tod was nominated
or Governor, in 1861, We had confidence
n his integrit y, ability and foresight 81
md that confidence has moi been in the
shaken. l.
The Union Party expected that he
Tould stand firmly on the side of the
Government, and look well to the iniek
st of the State, and have vigilant care
Or soldiers. He has not disappointed us.
lie has proven himself worthy of the
Import of all true and loyal men. Dur !
ng his term of Office, he has, by his in I
by his self-sacriicing devotion to I
is official duties, by his prompt efforts {
d defending the unprotected borders of q
ur State in times of peril, by his close
.ttention and care for the wants of the |
from Ohio, by his ~unfagging zeal
or the true interests of the State and in I
egrity.of the nation, he has endeared I
imself to the people of the State, and a
Ton a proud name and place in the rec t
of the State and Nation. C
Governor Tod has shown himself the q
rue and faithful friend of the soldiers, 4
nd vigilant magistrate of our State. He
as worked hard and made heavy sacri- 4
ces to crush out this hated rebellion.-r
lis unofficial efforts have been devoted n
} the welfare of Ohio soldiers and the in
srests of the State. a
We not believe any man can be nomi- v
ated who will command more votes at e
polls, or prove himself. a more true. G
and vigilsnt magistrate of Ohio, :
Governor Tod. TRUMBULL. ?
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