New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1863-10-09
THE CANVASS FOR GOVERNOR IN
PENNSYLVANIA.
The Last Call 10 Arms--Address Of the
Union state Central Committee.

To the Loyal Men Of PennsylrONia
The great political canvass, which, Tor the
mast six weeks has been agitating our entire Common
wealth is rapidly drawing TO its close. 1t differs from
ell which have preceded it in the fact that the people
have fully appreciated their own interest In H. ana
rising to the trsnscendan importance OF nslssues nave
labored with the unexampled zeal and sacrifice to Sc
cure verdict which shall attest, in emphatic tones,
the LOYALTY of our native State TO the Union OF our IL
Tiers.
This Committee has not been idle but its labors would
have been Intellectual if had not received the generous
confidence and assistance constantly accorded to H.
The result Of our combined efforts have secured com
parativey thorough county and township canvass
full and fair discussion Of the issues by able speakers Ia
almost every school district in the State; the dis'rpu
ton Of documents in English and German snicieh' III
number to reach nearly all the voters oil the 'oi"o"
wealth exhibiting most clearly the sophishs anu SUI
:erfugos Of the men who endcayor to ad 'ne
by distracting and dividing us numerous mass oo
yentions of the people who have Is'en'u "i'A ~
benefit and delight TO distinguished orators S'"'''"'"
md soldiers from our sister States ana our o""' "
crownpg all the people coming forward III ''ii might
oao houor to tried public servant, have made Gov
Curtin's own canvass one grand tiu"p""i Pos'eS'
and oy alton from Erie TO TIE Delaware
ne idle TO DENY that the signs all proptoUs But 1t
would no high crime against God and humanity for
any ova man because Of these signs to relax single
honest effort or fail 10 single honest agency to
make the victory and conclusive.
In the beginning Of the contest the enemies Of the
Government in this State distinctly announced their
principles and their policy. They repubished the ad-
dress of Judge Woodward evowing the right of Seces
sion They republished the pamphlet OF Bishop Hop
kins avoving the divinity of Slavery Upon these two
principles they have conducted their canvass Their
candidate for Governor has been charged with announc'
ing the coroarc Of these principles many times and to
different persons Merchants of high standing. eminent
members Of his profession representatives In Con
ress and even the reverend clergy have atteted over
their own signatures in the public prints the uierance
by Judge Woodward OF doctrines fatal alike to the
honor of American reenen ard to the integrity Of the
American Union.
To these accusations involving his opinion upon
questions affecting the lives. the Liberties and the prop
erty of every citizen Of Pennsylvania he replies to
high spirited people that he w'H announce his rEs upon
.asse bscts afrer The eeotion Judge Woodward has
Inisread political history If lie imagine that he can
thus triae wth a free constituency. who entitled to
know the opinions of all who desire Office bgors
and no, a.er voters are asked to elevate them to high
places Of power and responsibility
Fortunately however. the proof is conclusive. as well
in regard his sentiments 10 the sentiments o.
the party he represents Tie question distinctly pre-
seuted to every voter-wheher he is for the Union OF
asainait' II the issue is nelligently comprehended
the answer cannot DE doubtful The Federal arch now
spans the Continent. resting Maine and on CafoT
his. and its Keystone viii prove itself sound and as
as firm a. it, Eastern and is Western corner.
In these closing DAYS of the campaign good cause
will be assailed by all manner Of evil agencies The
metropolis is already crowded with men who purpose to
cast illegal votes Falsehoods Of all hues viii be started
on their travels and viii increase as they 60 Taxes
will be named to tie ayarcious the draft to the
ardy and all viii De urged TO walk IN those paths
OF peace hic lead only 10 Individual disgrace and
on national destruction In the last extremity larger
supplies of foreign gold viii not be spared to destroy the
liberties OF America. To all these means We can only
oppose our untirns energy spar!ng efforts TO bring
all loyal 10 the polls continued devotion to
tie cause resisting all attempts to thwart fair
preston Of the popular will and prayers TO Heaven
Thus strengthened. we move forward To the remain.
ing days Of the conflict and while heroic solders IN
the field are striving TO end the Rebellion in ~ tie
South let US strive TO end the Rebellion IN sympathy at
the North and thus by our united labors secure last
ing triumph TO the cause the UIon and Of republican
liberty -
II We are acuated by this spirit we cannot fail for
with us are the hopes Of human progress the strength
Of truth and justice the rcsstless impulses Of cl'ila
ton the unconqueIabe energies of freedom and. We
are worthy the blessing Of Almighty God.
In behslf OF the Union State Central Committee.
WAYNE McvEAGH Chairman.
PhL1SeIphid Oct. Q, 1855