The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-09-02

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We hope those of the citizens of Portage
Oo&nty, who heard Col. Vorssat franklin,
last Thursday, will remember. and impaFt to
their friends at home, the appeal he made to.
them stand Lsyssthe Army, that they might
have heart and courage to save for US all,
country and q heritage to be transmitted to
esour children, The words of such a hero stir
the heart to its utmost. In the same earnest
spirit we ask the people of Portage to be
aroused TO their responsibilities now. Ask
them to come up to thegrand rally on. the,
11th of September, and with their house,
holds gathered about them, listen to thee
quence of those who will address them
The Central Committee to-day announce
the formal programme of the meeting. They
have taken steps to secure the comfort of the
thousands who will attend, and there will and
must be on that day along, glad shout for the
Union, that will be waited to the camp and
field where brave sous of Portage are facing
the foe, and there the shout will be taken up
and gallant hearts made CHEEKY and strong by
the good tdings from home. .FR
A prize is offered to that township sending
to the Union Convention the largest delega-
ton upon basis named. What a glorious
object for competition. The dear, old flag of
peace and prosperity, of union and integrity.
What a language its starry folds speak with
every breath of heaven. Whoever may be
the victor it will pass into the custody of those
who will keep its honor untarnshed by any
thought or deed Of disloyalty. aa aa 81
Gov. Dennison, one of the speakers, is
well known in Portage, and by her people is
respected, admired and beloved, for he is one
of the true and noble friends of the Union
aud the soldier 3 Eaa }oy ra #3
- COL Anderson is not so we'll known, and we
append brief sketch of his history, of his
sufferings as refugee from rebel barbarty
and his service for his country. He is ma
tive of Kentucky and brother of Gen. Rob
ert Anderson, the first hero of the rebellion.
Atthe inception of the rebellion, he resid-
ed in San Antonio, in Western Texas, and
made all the opposition in his power TO the
movement. One of his speeches, which was
then published and circulated, produced most
telling effect. Finding that, owing to the
treachery of Gen. Twiggs the Unionists oi
Texas, who were in a decided majority, were
borne down, Col. Anderson promptly disposed
{ of his elegant residence and his other proper.
ty, at a great sacrifice, and set out with his
family to leave the country within the forty
days allowed by the rebel government
While on his journey, he was arrested with
out any charge having been preferred against
him, separated from his wife and family, wht
had to proceed on their way to Mexico with.
out his protection, brought back to a camp
near San Antonio, and Kept in such strict con.
finement,, hat none of his friends could set
him. and take steps for obtaining his release
by process of law. Notlong after, he escaped
by night, and by hard riding crossed the Rit
Grande. He was so fortunate as to overtak,
his family at Vera Cruz, whence proceeded
+ to Dayton Ohio, where he has since made hi
residence. After brief visit to the Oh
World. he returned, was appointed Colonel o
| one Of the Ohio regiments, and was wounded
fighting calamity at its head, under Rose
/ Grams, at Stone River. Having been prostra
ted by an acute disease resulting from the ex
| posure incident to camp life, lie was compelled
to resign his command and return home, no
expecting TO liSe..' Heihas recovered, and ha
since been nominated by the Union men o
Ohio, as their candidate for the Lieutenant
Governorship in opposition9to TO George E
Pugh, who is the3nominee of the-rebes