The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1863-07-03
Correspondence between the Union Con
vention and Mr. Brough.
LETTER FROM THE CONVENTION.
COLUMBUS. o. June II. 1869.


COLUMBUS. o. June II. 1863.
Hen. John Brough, Cieueiuud, O.:
The people OF Ohio, who are loyai to the
Constitution OF tho United States as inter.
preted BY its immortal :ramers, have iust
spoken their sentiments in delegated ca.
pscty, on tho vital issues Of tho day. thro'
one OF the most animated the most earnest
and most important Conventions ever bold
ia this State
The peepie had Just been startled a. tbs
defiant action Of men of unworthy ambition.
OF desperate political fortunes. who, but a
Few days since, bsving douded adhereots
OF the'r party, TO array themselves against
she constituted authorities, had nominated
an undisguised contemner of official orders.
In their insane forgetfuIness Of patriotic
duty. these political managers conspred to
promote the high Office of Commander. 10
Chiet Of tho military forces Of Ohio, one
who g!ores in having opposed force to arm
ed rebellion; thus insulting the one hundred
thousand soldiers of this State now defend
ing tho Constitution in the lied.
Inspired with the lCftinees of tho greet
occasisn, desiring to oast away ombarrass-
tnent OF all personal trammos. and foreeo.
eng all predictions, as a baud of brothers.
loyal cttizons ond have united in great
peoples movement to aid the President.
summariy. to crush out the rebellion. In
this spirit tho Convention performed its
high mission to. day. 1t reflected tho pop.
nlar heart in summoning you. sir, from
your porscnal engagements to devote your
ti,no and talents as the standard. bearer OF
the National Uni0oists Of Ohio, before the
people Of this State.
You have been duly nominated tho Union
candidate for Governor Of Ohio, and we
are Instructed to convey to you tho earnest
request of tho Convention that you accep,
the nomination. fi.,. B. Is ..a q.
The State of Ohio Is in the centre of the
Hopublio--it 10 in the pathway of commerce
between the Atlantic aud the Pacifc-her
gigantic interests are all bound up in the
of national government would break up the
States iute principalitios, or divide tho
whole into two Confederacies, leaving the
United STATES copfned to o thread of terri.
tory within Ohio, between the lakes aud the
Ohio rive.. .... r.. +.
The people are loyal aud will scout such
snfdelity to the sublime principles of ma
tional unity =
Your patriotic determination to aid the ma.
tional authorities 10 secure a complete and
honorable triumph over rebellion binds YOU
aud the people Of Ohio in common cause,
cooperating with the National Executive
during the pending struggle to save the
Constitution aud the Union
Believing, most cordially, that tho pcop O
viii secure to you and your colleagues ma.
majority vote unprecedented in the history
of the Stats, we subscribe ourselves for tho
Convention, off fEcially. Yours, &c,
W. DENNISON, Prest.
MR.. BHoUGHs RESPONSE.
CLEVELAND. Ono juno 27th, 1863.
GENTLEMEN ;--Ou my return homo last
evening, found your favor OF tho l7th inst,
announcing my nomination., by tho Union
Convention, as candidate for Governor of
Ohio
You are fully aware, gentlemen, that this
nomination has been made not only without
my solicitation, but against my personal
wishes. Tho circumstances attending it,,
and tho manner of its presen ia ton, scarcely
admit OF discussion, as to the course TO be a.
dopted. Personal considerations must
yield to the duty which every man owes to
the State; and therefore, while approaching
alike the henors and responsibilities of the
position, assume the standard you present
10 mo. and, to the utmost of my ability will
bear il through the contest; ;-whether to
victory or defeat, those who have chosen me
must determine $50.
accept and fully approve the resolutions
OF the Convention accompanying your noto
My own position has been so clearly defined
that do not consider Ii necessary to re.
state it on this occasion. have but one
object In accepting the position your con
stiuents havo assigned me; and that is to
aid you aud them in sustaining tho Govern.
nent in the groat work of suppressing this
most wicked rebellion, and restoring our
country to lis formor unity and glory.
Very truly yours,
JOHN BROUGH.
Messrs. WV. DENNIsoN, Pesidont .'
JOHN ID. CALDWELL, Secretary
Union Convention of Ohio.