The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-09-20
Remarks OF Gen. RunyOn I'm the
New Jersey Democratic Conven-
ton.

In the Democratic Convention held at
Trenton, n. j., recently, Gen Runyon
received the unanimous vote of the dele
gates on the fourth ballot, as candidate
for Governor. A committee was appoin-
ted to inform the General of his nomina-
ton. Gen. Runyon soon made his APP
pearance in the hall, and was introduced
to the Convention. In thanking tae del
egates for the honor conferred upon him;
the General said: s
The position of Governor of New sJer-
sey, under any circumstances, was to be
coveted By any man, but under the pres
ent circumstances, considering the proud
position of the State, the distinction is
enhanced beyond my powers of uiterance.
The eyes Of all conservative men are upon
us: the friends of constitutional freedom
North and South look to our action in this
canvass New Jersey is the beacon light
to-day. Though standing alone she has
the proud distinction of knowing that she
| is faithful among the faithless, that she
has held fast to the faith of the fathers Of
the Constitution and the Union. P
We owe it to the bravery and to the
patriotism Of the soldiers to show it by
our votes that their blood has not been
spilled in vain. We owe it to them that
there shall not arise out ofthis war a bond
aristocracy whereby the rich shall be
lsupported in luxury at the expense of
| the poor.
Though the war is closed there is no
such Union as We had, and there never
will be union of hearts and interests un-
til Democratic doctrines again prevail in
the National councils. The management
Of this war was in the hands Of those who
knew only how to destroy; who never did
anything good. History will give these
men their true position. We must see
that the rights of the citizen are now re-
stored, we must see that the Secretary of
War Shall cease his autocratical opera
iions. Loud applause. Now that the
military necessity has ceased, we must see
that those things that were excused under
the plea Of military necessity cease in their
turn.
There is another thing | need not say
much about, because our adversaries are
too much afraid otit themselves. allude
to Negro Suffrage. No sooner is the war
lat an end than we find the fanatics deter
mined to keep the South in subsection by
military satraps dependent on the Admin
istratiou for their position. They mean
to give the South to the blacks, and they
propose Negro Suffrage as the entering
wedge. They mean that the Negroes shal
lord it over their masters, but the day il
far distant when the American people viii
submit 10 that The General invited the
Republican candidate for Governor tt
come before the people Of New Jerse,
with him and talk over this matter o
,, Negro Suffrage. [ Laughter. No efforts
should be wanting on his part to insure
,, the success of the ticket. All that i
necessary is for thom to stand by eacl
other. They knew that when the Demo
cracy of New Jersey is united victor,
! must be the result. They we'll knew th
: importance fthe issues; let them stan,
: together, and, on the day of election, tn,
,, sun will set on host of discounted
foes. s4Ss1
: General Runyon left Trenton durin:
: the evening Allalong theroute to New
: ark he was heartily cheered by citizen'
J assembled at the different stations. Oh
arriving at the Market street depot b,
was met by strong delegation with z
band of music and escorted to his sresidenc
amid the congratulations and cheers o