Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-08-19


REVOLUTION. Such man, Governor Of
Ohio such man to marshal our militia
to be commander Of the heroes Of Dom
elson, Of Shiloh, Of Murfreesboro', Vicks-
burg-and that, TOO, by the voice Of men
who have been enriched by the peaceful
pursuits of home, while their brothers
have risked life, health, everything in de-
fense of them. Gentlemen, this is the de-
lusiOn of politicians who have no faith in
the intelligence or patriotism of the peo
pie. 1t is this class of men who regard
the arrest Of Vellandigham as the tyran-
ny of King BOmba. l did hope that Mr..
Pugh, who showed some indisposition at
Charleston, would not be the mouthpieee
of such trash. With those who, from the
beginning, have been willing, like Mr.. v,
to allow the Union to be broken up, have
no discussion. Their candidate is we'll
chosen. Their policy commences with
disunion, and will, eventually, lead to
border and civil wars here at home, until
faction has exhausted the resources and
spirit Of our people, and they seek quiet
under the protection Of king or emperor.
If, however, we prosecute this war until
all resistance to constituted authorities is
overcome, we will have lasting peace,
upon the basis Of the Union and the Con-
stitution. We will have demonstrated the
power Of Republic to protect itself from
internal enemies, and will enter upon a
second stage Of National existence, more
| glorious, more powerful, more hopeful,
than even the past stages of our history.
l wonld to GoD 1 could impress upon sv-
cry man the magnitude Of results depend
ing upon this political contest in Ohio, as
feel them myself.
A QUESTION OF POLICY.
know, fellow citizens, that the great
body of the Democrats of Ohio, are what
are called war Democrats. They are op-
posed to the rebellion, wish to subdue it
and see no way but in vigorous, determin.
ed war. Why, then, is such man as Val
lsndigham nominated for their support
The facts 1 have already stated show he
did not agree with you in policy. How
comes it, then, that Peace Democrats
mostly old broken-down party leaders
have seized upon your political name, snC
now seek to commit you to the support o.
q convicted traitor? 1t is because the &C
tive and patriotic spirits of that party ART
far off in the presence of the enemy, o.
are quiet farmers and citizens, engaged II
industrial pursuits. 1t is for you to say
whether allegiance to party is stronger
then allegiance to the country. The
Union party has continually shown nj
narrow partisanship which should proven
any man from voting with them. It il
true, it is composed mainly of Republi
cans, but all the nominees but one on the
State ticket voted against Mr.. Lincoln
Mr. Brough is nominated solely beeaus
he is gentleman of great ability and ex
perienee will stand by the Government il
the prosecution of the war He surrend
ers none of his political convictions
He is a war Democrat, and although
1 am Republican, and would much prefe
to vote for man who belonged 10 tina
party and who agreed with me in all tn
tenets Of that party, yet I shall vote 70
Mr.. Brough simply because, though a Dem
ocrat, he will stand by the constituted au
thorities in suppressing this rebellion.
CHOOSE JOHN BRoUGH.
ask you when the choice is presente
between Vallandigham and Brougb,
every sentiment Of patriotism, every feel
ing of manhood, the love of nationality
the henor of our brave soldiers, the caus
of liberty and humanity, do not deman
7 your vote for Mr. Brough2
But, fellow-ciGzens, 1 have ALREADY
dwelt, perhaps, too long upon the persona
aspect Of the contest as presented by Nj
Pugh. The contest is between two politi
cal organizations, each of which have an
nounced their principles and nominate
their candidates. Remember it is not
contest between the Republican and tn
Democratic parties. The Republican par
ty organization was Voluntarily surren
dered in June, 1861, in the hope to unit
the men of all parties in hearty supper
of the war. l then regarded, and hav
ever since regarded, this surrender of th
Republican organization as unWise an
imPolitic. Two opposing parties are in
dispensable in a free government The,
check each other and make issues Whiel
are from time to time decided by the peo
pie. Had the Republican and Democaati
organizations beed preserved, both woul,
probably have been loyal in generou
strife as to which could best maintain tn
Union, and in the healthy rivalry as t
the best measures for that end, both woul
have been preserved in patriotic devotion
to the Union and the Constitution. Tn
Administration would have been compelle
to adopt a fixed policy, and the antagon
ism of a powerful and loyal party Woul
have been healthy check By the aban
donment Of the Republican Organization
the Administration was left without
compact political support It's measure
lacked consistency, and vibrstcd from tn
surrender of slaves to rebel masters to tn
proclamation of universal emancipation
Men of the most diverse views were actin
together without discipline or concert, an
without a party name while the nam
and organization of the old Democrat
party drifted into the custody Of men with
out q spark of patriotic sympathy for tn
Union or the Government. / blame n
one for the surrender of the Republican OF
ganization. twas the impulse of nobl
spirit, but it was q surrender of the bes
party, Of the soundest principles, and tn
most honorable record in our political his
tory. It was done to secure unity in
great cause. The Union party to which
gave way is founded upon the necessity Q
supporting the constituted authorities in
time Of war. Its purpose, aim and en-
is to maintain the just authority of th
United States in suppressing great rebel
lion, and here is the marked distinction
between the two parties. The Union part
strikes only at the rebels; the Democfati
party strikes only at the Administration
The Union party insists upon the use o
every means to put down the rebels. Tn
Democratic party uses every means to pu
down the Administration. 1 read what i
called the Democratic platform, and fin
nothing aRainst the rehalHS Who are in arm
against the best government in the world
but find numerous accusations agains