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From the Ohio Statcsman.l
The Delegates to the Abolitiou- Republi-
can State Convention, assembled in Ellslcr's
Athcncum, in the city of Columbus, on
Wednesday morning, June Dist, at half past 5
ten o'clock, and were called to order by G..
Nolncy Dorsey, Chairman of the State Com
nttee, who made characteristic speech.
At his suggestion. the Rev. Mr.. FELTON,, Of
the High Street Methodist Church, adj
dressed the Throne Of Grace in favor Of the
Republican party. The. Negro Band had a
prominent position in the Atheneum, and
discourscd music to the Convention. DIR. 4
Dorsey then called Gen. Wm. b. Woods to
the Chair as temporary President, who,
after some delay, made his appearance and
delivered the following
SPEECH
too, must congratulate you, lGllow-cit- .
izcns of Ohio, upon the auspicous crcum-
stances under which you are this day as
sembled. -Four years ago found us prepar
ing in fear and sorrow, for the war for the |
! Union our navcs scattered in distant seas,
aud our arms, our arsenals and our forts in |
the hands Of the insurgents, and the drilled,
equipped and defiant armies of the rebellion
confronting us on every hand. To-day we
are able to stamp with lalsehood the asser-
ton that the four years of war for the Union
have proved Il failure. Four years ago the
4. sturdy sons of the Republic were Fastening
to the field to sustain the flag Of the coun-
try which in eleven States had been dis
owned and dishonored; to-day sees that
-, proud emblem floating unchalenged over
!, every foot Of American soil.
The most momcntous and atrocous rebel
lion recorded in the annals of time has dis
appeared like dissolving view its armies
lpnJ iIu
= prisoners, and the arch traitor, who was
: the life and soul Of the attempt to break
! down the Government Of our fathers, the
= naughty and impcrlous tyrant Of the So
called Conlrdcracy is captured flying inglo-
G riousy, disguised in the habilimcnts of a
woman.
r Peace, blessed peace, reigns once more
throughout the length and breadth Of the
Il land.
: The settlement of the questions raised by
| this conflict is cause of congratulation. 1t
+ is settled that the men Of the North will
r fight it is settled that one man Of the South
= is not match for five men of The North; it
+ is settled that hereafter for all time the foot
n of no slave shall press the soil of the Re-
. public; and that hereafter for all time no
: State has the right to sccede ut her own
:. will and Withdraw from the Union of Estates.
n To-day, with cXultant hearts, We can inscribe
IS on our national colors Liberty and Union,
now and forever one and inscparable."
If We owe debt of gratitude somewhere
for these great results.
i First of all, let us render our humble and
- hearty thanks to Almighty God, under
~ whose providGntial hand this great victory
has been achieved. And let us bear in
grateful remembrance the services Of our
: late lamentcd President and his constitu.
a. i,1
Z thanks are due for this great dcivcrancc. 49,
When we forget the tolls, the virtues, the
II patriotism and duties Of Abraham Lincoln,
:, may our names and the names of our pos
c tcrity be blottcd forever from the memory
- Of mankind
1t feel assured that you will bear in CRATE
Jf full hearts the memory Of the great com
mandcrs and the gallant men who, upon
Al the perilous edge of battle, have fought the
Of good fight We shall forever honor those
in who have died for their country, whether
~ upon the red field, in hospital, or in South
ct EN- prisons, and we will provide for tn,
C. needs OF their widows and children witt
n. most anxious and religious care. Then
graves may be scattered and unmarked, as
~, they are, over every hill and plain Of tho
hn South but
The actions of.thc just
a Smell smoct and blossom in the dust.
~, Nor should we forget the true men an,
~ women of the country who, though not per
~ ~, mitted to serve in the tented field, have sup
" ported the army by their means, their sup
l., plies, and words Of cheer have sent for
,i' Nv ward fresh men to fill the thinncd ranks
", ~ and who have sustained their Government
"1 whether in defeat or victory, and who, il
I'' the darkest hours, have never despaircd o
!" the Republic.
Fellow citizens, let us rejoice together. -
IN Glory to God, and long live the Union. -
N And while we are proudof the achievement
of our armies, and rejoice over the return
mt of peace, let Us give an earnest and heart
u, support to the constituted authorities in re
nc storing order, in rc-astablishing good gov
crnments in the rcbclous States, and il
,al healing the cruel wounds which war ha
an made. We can never forget the men VIII,
in plunged this pcaccluland prosperous countr.
llf into all the horrors OF civil war; but let II
learn, while we meet out exact and even
no handed rctribution, to temper Justice will
or mercy.
d. Upon motion of j. G. Dcvin, of Knox
VIM 4. Bascom, Of The M Vernon lie
o. publican, was elected temporary Secretary
do and upon motion Of f. L. Cunningham, &
rc Parmcutcr, of The Lima Gdzette, was ap
an pointed Assistant temporary Secretary.
THE COMMITTEES.
The following Committees were then ap
ad pointed by the Convention - The list
by omitted in the FARMER.
uc Upon motion of Gen, Grosvonor, all resC
~ lutions offered in the Convention were OF
ice dcred to be referred to the Committee O
Resolutions without being read,
lc Tho Convention then took Recess unit
NJ two clock y. NJ.
, AFTERNOON SESSION.
IN The President called the Convention t
nh order at precisely two o'clock and state
10, that the first business in order would be tn
he Report of the Committee on Credentials.
REPORT TuECoMMlTrEEo ON CREDENTIALI
M The Chairman ofthis Committee reportc
'n- that all the Counties were represented an
oh- he also reported the number of votes TO |
IN cast in the Convention by each Represent
w. tive from the Army.
di- The Report was adopted.
are REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON PERMANEN
L'' ORGANIZATION, RULES, ETC.
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