Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-09-17

WbaI or OIvII War Il 0hiot
Men may scout the idaa, e they VII,
but the truth Is We are on the vsrgs Of
civil war in Ohio. We are rot amply
alarmists, but in sober seriousness and
truth there is too much real cause for sp
prehensicn, and We sound the note Of
warning.
The Copperheads are in secret CORES
pOndence and communication with The
rebels in arms. Their object is to bring
Ohio in conflict with the National Govern
ment a
The attempt was made ct the time Of the
New York riots, to bring that State into 3
like conflict, and it would have succeeded
but for the frmness Of President Lincoln,
and the timidity Of Governor Seymour
who, at the last moment shrsnk back
abashed, ct the abyss shst yaWned before
him.
In some counties in Illinois, there are
camps Of armed COpperheads, who are
drilling and preparing for open, murder
GUS conflicts. The leaders Of these scoun-
drels are in correspondence with Ohio
COpperheads. These are the men that are
to be sOlonizsd in Ohio, to sid the election
of Vallandighsm. If the Canadian con-
vict candidate is elected, the publicly pro-
claimed programme of the Copperheads is
civil war in Ohio. George E. PuEh
ssys if YallAndigham is elected, he
(Pugh) will march at the head of en- army
to the Canadian frontier, and escort Val
landigham 70 Columbus. Here is an open
conditional proclamation Of war against
the National Government.
Vallandighsm is a convicted traitor.
As such he has been banished from the
country. He is now serving out his sen
tence. His election as Governor, win not
change his status. He will be convicted
traitor under sentence still. The attempt
ed carrying out, therefore, of the Pugh
programme, erects the standard Of civil
revolt in Ohio, and brings blOOdshsd to
our own doors. This is what JEFF. Davis
wants, and this what bis subslterp, Geo.
E. Pugh, promises to attempt for his rebel
master. Nothing but the hrmness of the
patriotic people Of Ohio and their fidelity
at the bsllOt-bOx will avert SO dire a ca
lamity.
The programme in New York failed,
reaching only bloody, local riot. 1t is to
be hoped the base, reasonable prOgramme
may fail in Ohio without blOOdshed.
Even now, there are dark giVings out Of
trouble before the October election. We
cannot now give them form or body.
Corrupt, daring, reckless men are plotting
-emmissaries Of JEFF. Davis are fitting
about Prominent men sre constantly
visiting Canada, and are in earnest secret
conelave with ValIandighan. The popu-
lar, loyal tide is rising - high as to de-
strOy their hopes Of success at the ballot
box, without some bold, and daring, and
tumultuOus effort. What that effort is 10
be, JEFF. Davis and his COpperhead sympa-
thisers best know. The uninitiatsd have
not got the full details Of the programme.
Is Vsllsndigham about to leave Canads7
And if 50, where, and under what circum-
stances will he turn up? VIII sudden
smeuts, daring coup d stat benefit his pros
psuts2 Can conflict with the National
Government, the erecting Of the standard
Of civil war prior to the second Tuesday
in October, be turned to good account by
Copperhead desperadoes2 ? From Windsor
the Ohio line can be easily reached There
are strong COpperhead counties in the
State. The secret, sworn and armed bands
of the K. G. Cs. may present a living
breast work Of defense to any itinsrant
traitor, that may venture within our bOr-
ders. What deep and desperate schemes
may be now in embryo, the not distant fu-
turs may develop. Wemsy be on the eve
of stirring times Let all the people be
on the alert guard and watch.
Meanwhile, drive on the work of the
campaign. Prepare for s peaceful sOlu-
ton of our State political complications,
if that may be hsppily attained.