Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-06-15


Hon. John BrOuEh.
We publish this morning 8 call signed
by many of the prominent citizens Of
this place, of all political creeds except
Copperheads, for q mass meeting this
evening, in front Of the Court House, TO
respond to the expressed desire 10 have
our fellow -townsman, Hon. John Brough,
nominated for Governor at Columbus, on
Wednesdaynext. This call has sprung spOn-
taneouslyfrom our citizens,an was sugges-
teddy the speech Of that gentleman at his
old home in Marietta few days since, it be-
ing his first public speech in many years.
Mr.. Brough had retired from The political
field years ago, and occupied himself with
the less harvesting cares Of commercial
and railroad life, but the exigencies Of
the times compelled him to come out from
his retirement, that he might lift up his
voice in support Of that Government which
so many of his old political associates are
bitterly assailing. This speech is q mag
nifcent one throughout and should be
studied by every voter in the State. In it
Mr.. Brough ineulcates the highest loyalty
and declares his readiness to cooperate
with the Administration in all its meas
ures for the suppression of the rebellion.
The speech was reported in full for the
Cincinnati Gazette and Commercial, while
both suggest his name for Governor.
John Brough was born in Marietta, in
1911, and entered printing Office in that
town in 1928. In 1915, ho went to Ath-
ems, Ohio, and worked in the Mirror office,
sRd entered college, supporting himself,
o. the time, as printer. He continued at
college in this manner until he acquired q
good English education, and fair knowl-
edge Of Latin. In 1881, 2 and 8, he pub
ished and edited the Washington County
Republican, Democratic paper. In 1888
he removed to Lancaster, and published
the Ohio Eagle until 1888, when he was
elected to the Legislature. In 1889, he
was elected State Auditor, and continued
in Office six years, and was distinguished
for his probity and efficiency. In 184l,
he bought The Phoenix, in Cincinnati, of
Moses Dawson, changed its name to the
Enquirer, and put in his brother, Charles
Brough, as editor. From I845 to 1S48, he
was with his brother in the Enquirer Office.
During this time he commanded q regi-
ment of troops in the Mexican war with
credit to himself In 1s48, he sold half
Of the Office to H. H. Robson, and was
made President Of the Madison and In
dianapolis Railroad. In 1858, he resigned
the Presidency of this road, and was elect
ed President Of the Bellefontsine and In
disnapolis Railroad, which position he
now fills. His fame as 8 Democratic
stump-speaker has for years been one Of
the traditions cherished by the people.
The Cincinnati Gazette, which makes no
random nominations or assertions, in its
issue sf Saturday morning says that
majority Of fifty thousand over the Val
landigham ticket, exclusive of the soldiers
vote, is the least that the Union men
should aim at It then says:
How is this result to be secured2 Who
is the man to lead US to such q Eictory2
This we presume is what the people desire
to know. Upon this point we feel entirely
safe in saying, that if the feeling mani
Tested in this city during the last two |
days, is any index TO the sentiments cf |
Union citizens in other parts Of the State,
Jnhn Rrourh 10 fLa Iu:Els--l1- /
time mentioned we have not heard any
other opinion expressed by our people
The feeling, indeed, not only approaches !
unanimity, but it is absolutely enthusiast |
tic. We do not hesitate to say that John |
Brough would carry this county by very |
large majority, probably twenty-five hun
dred, and it is our belief that no other |
man could command as many votes.
In view, then, of the tremendous cri-
sis Of affairs, and Of the facts we have |
stated, it is important that the people |
throughout the Stste should weigh care
fully this matter; and If it shall appear to
them as iL does to us that John Brough is /
the man for the occasion, let personal
preference be cast aside, and let the voice /
of the convention, to assemble next week,
echo the voice Of the people by putting the
right man in the right place"
We have, heretofore as our readers are
aware, favored the nomination Of some
Southern Ohio man for Governor, upon
geographical grounds, but since Mr..
Brough's great speech at Marietta, South
ern Ohio seems to unanimously endorse
him for that position. We, therefore, are
glsd to second their ardent wishes by sd-
ding all our influence to secure his nom
inatiOn, having the most unqualified con-
fdence in his ability and patriotism.
Onion Men Of CuyHhOga 20 the Rescue.
A mass meeting Of the loyal and true
men Of Ohio will be held at Columbus on
he 18th inst Il
half fare on the railroads for all who
,hooaa IN IN LET ouT countv increasa the | ,