The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1864-03-02

Mrxshase obeliexe Il possihla undereny.t
he would consent TO run as an
candidate against the regular
nominee of the National Convention. But
evenaif he could be prevailed upon to do
this, bis followefs would be swept before the
indignation of theioyal people like chat be-
fore the whirlwind. The regular nominee Of
that convention, whoever be may be, and
whatever sunion of Influences may oppose
him, viii receive the hearty support of all
true Union men, and will be elected by
larger majority than has been received by any
Presidential candidate for a generation.
But we are told that Mr.. Lincoln has a
..,n,anifest tendency towards compromises and
temporary expea,ents OF policy" which in
lures " the cause of human liberty and the
dignity and honor of the nation" No attempt
is made to show this Every dispassionate
man knows that it has not the slightest foun-
dation in trnth--thatit is positively absurd TO
charge compromising disposition upon the
author of the instantaneous call for an army
after Sumter was fired upon, the author of the
Emancipation Proclamation, the author OF
the oath to be taken as the prerequisite oi
amnesty, and the author or approver of all the
other thorough measures which have been
employed against the rebellion. Mr.. Lincoln's
crime in the eyes of these men is that he has
allowed the war to work out its develop
meuts by its own natural methods instead OF
endeavoring to force them prematurely, and
that he has conformed his policy to the prog
ress of public opinion instead of distracting
and alternating the loyal mind of the country
by seeking to impose upon it measures it was
not yet prepared to accept. This conduct has
been the highest practical wisdom. Without
it, the continued cohesion of the Union party
through the trying period of the war would
have been moral impossibility. Instead of
being reproach, it is in fact the pre-eminent
merit of President Lincoln--the one thing
which above all others commends him tothe
special confidence of the people. Even the
most thoroughgoiDg radicals, if they be intel
ligent and free from passion, appreciate and
admire this eonsummate felicity of doing eve-
rything at its appropriate time. This was
strikingly exhibited by the Unconditional
Union State Convention of Maryland day or
two since, which put forth the most radical
doctrine in regard to Slavery 1t resolved
that "this convention is in favor of the entire
and immediate abolition of Slavery in this
State and the States in rebellion and is op-
posed to any organization of State Govern
ments in those States which do not recognizes
the immaediate adjustment ST Slavery as con-
dition precedent" And yet the same conven-
ton elected delegates to the National9Co
tion, whom it instructed to "yete for ABRAHAM
LINCOLN first, last and all the time.''
All these efforts to weaken the trust of the
people in Mr.. Lincoln, or to intimdate them
into the support of some other candidate by
threats of an independent nomination, are
vain, and will only recoil upon their authors.
The people, we believe, have their hearts
firmly set upon being served for another term
by him who has so faithfully and SO wisely
served them in this. If this be the ease not
all the Vaccinations of dissatisfied politicians
can do the first thing toward securing foI
themselves adifferent result. Is s#
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The sentiment in Favor of MIR. Lin-
ef4 coin
INDIANA
The spontaneous sentiment of the people
III behalf of Mr.. Lincoln, is everywhere be-
ing expressed, by their representatives in State
Conventions, Legislatures &C. The Chase
eabal at Washington, gracefully and kindly
say, these are purchased expressions
Last week, on Tuesday, the 23d ult., the
Indiana Union State Convention met at In,li-
annapolis, and nominated full State ticket
with Gov. Morton at its head. Gov. Morton
was re-nominated by acclamation. There
was an immense and enthusiastic assemblage
Among the resolutions adopted was the fol-
lowing, unanimously. amid the most enthusi-
astic applause
That in the midst of civil war for the pre-
servation of the life OF the Government, and
having confidence in the patriotism, wisdom
justice and honesty of Abraham Lincoln, we
regard his reelection essential to the speedy
and triumphant end of the war; and therefore
hereby instruct delegates to be appointed by
this Convention to represent this State in the
National Convention, to Cast their votes fol
his nomination. 1871 =!
It is known that there were agents in Indi.
annapolis, sent out by the Chase cabal from
Washington, endeavoring to exert direct in.
fuence against the passage of any such reso
luton. 1t was too early, besides, the one tern
principle forbid it These patriots, it seems
are not very influential with the peoples rep
resentatives, even though they may have hac
their pockets full lsof Rhode Island money! :
Again: Iotoc speaks. The Iowa Uniol
State Convention, held at Des Moines on tn,
22d ult., unanimously adopted resolutions en-
dorsing the war policy of the Administration
including that which looks to the total extinc
tionsof slavery; and also in favor of an amend
ment of the Constitution prohibiting SLAYER,
within the United States; and declaring
Abraham Lincoln the first choice of the peo,
pie of Iowa for President. gf 3-s. s454.
8sss8,9 OHIO. 1af
What. Ohio, too the distinguished Trea-
sury Secretary's own State ? Yes, Ohio
speaks againststhe 'Secret Circular cabal Al
acaucus of the Union members of the Ohio
Legislature, held at Columbus last Friday
night the following resolution was adopted
T.. :. Resolved, That in the opinion of this con-
yentien the people of Ohio, and her soldiers
in the army, demand the denomination o
Abraham Lincoln to the Presidency of the
United States.'' i.a s.5 s5hs.fisI,., rf.,E
The members spontaneously arose to thei
feet, and gave cheer upon cheer at the com
mencement of the passage of the resolution
What will Strictly Privateo Pomeroy sa.
to thatl ll Is s7d sss 9i5 &
NatIonal Union Convention.
/ A special Washington dispatch to the New
York Times, of Feb. 22d, says: g
The National Union Committee met to