Indiana State sentinel., 1863-08-24
WHOLE NO. 1858
EIoquent and True.


Hon. GEoRGE E PueH the Democratic csndi-
date for Lieutenant Governor Of Ohio is making
noble canvass. In recent speech in Miami
county. he said:
They say the Administration is the Govern
ment. Solomon says there is nothing under
the sun. but that doctrine certainly is new
Then. If Mr. Lincoln should get sick. We
should have a sick Government II Mr.. Lincoln
should die, tho Government xonld be dead.
(Great applause Shah not crticise the Presi
dent, they sAyI Why, every oue criticises and is
criticised Even the ladies criticise each other
and each Others bonnet: and what has Mr. Lin
coin done 70 eKemp, him from the common lot
Of mani Whatservices has he performedg That
proposition j. too absurd. We don't intend 70
respect IT, We will discuss and criticise the acts
Of the President We will paw DO regard TO
threats. We will do Il peaceably, II possible;
but. IL Necessary. with srm> in our hands. icon
tinued applause They NAV take it
for granted that We viii give them no
right to take our Liberties from Us. Give US
an unobstructed path to the ballot box, and we
will end your party and power. but warn you
on the peril of your lives give an unobstfucted
path to the ballot-box. Do not interfere with the
counsels of Democracy. or else make your wills
first.
We have ia Ohio Constitution defining the
rights of the people We have liberty of the press,
trial by an impartial jury, freedom from arrest
except upon a civil process, or indictment by
grand jury, and de6ning treason; and yet any
shoulder strapped gentleman can set their rights
at naught. at bis pleasure. Mr. Lane. Of Kansas,
gave the best illustration of the military He
said little boy threw a stone one night at dog
in Washington. and, missing the dog. knocked
down three Brigadiers. Mr.. Lane added, it was
not good night for Brigadiers either. ss
Who gave them authority to make our lavsf
They have no more right TO do it than !. Who
authorized them TO arrest citizens
They have no more authority to do IL
than you have. Il is nothing but the
strong of violence, illustrated in tho
person Of one Of our bravest aud purest citizens
speak not alone for Mr. Vallandigham, but for
every citizen OF Ohio. What was done TO him
will be done again. unless you rise and defend
your Liberties
Voice--"we'll do that with the hayonet."
Mr.. Pugh--All you need l. me paper ballot
that goes into the ballot box Our fathers Tough.
for lberty;we preserve il at the ballot-b box,
l"We WILL but no one muss attempt TO OBJ
struct our path to the ballot box. II were better
for the man who attempts il that be had never
been born. lCheers and lsughterl The FIRST
week of the canvass read from the Constitu-
toni have quit that now--I find, Ike Chat
ham, the principle written in the heart Of every
citizen. Sd .
Yon know your rhhts. am persuaded you
intend upholding them. Do it nsnfuly, but be
not over confident What are golden fields or
full barns 70 a nation Of sIavess Make il your
business to take up the Exile. in whose person
your rights have been violated. and elevate I'm
to the highest Office in the State. IL would be he
creates; act ofjustice ever done on the American
Continent, and in after years. remember 1868.
that you were the people who took up the pros
trate form Of Clement L. VAllandighan % and made
him your Governor. and thank God that he has
permitted you to this great crisis. and given
you the courage to fight FOR the right side Of the
question. +.
Men may out talk you at The corners, shoddy
contractors, &c, but the hearts of the people
in this contest for liberty. You know those
shoddy contractors--build.ng fine houses and
laying up goods for many years But do not
envy them. Ny eyes have been fixed OH he
broken and outraged dwelling in Dayton. of the
more than widow, and the desolate orphan whose
father has been infamously carried away. APP
peal to you ladies' to yindicate the sacredness Of
the FIRE side Go to the ballot box. Be a coul-
mttee; expostulate day and night; bring your
neighbors to the right faith. Clear the path 10
the ballot box Regain your liberties, and you
will have taken TIE first step TO the restoration of
the Union. IRE mendous applause.