The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-06-21
UPPER sANDUsKY, %.
To the People of Ohio.

Iaccepted the nomination of the Union
party for Governor of Ohio, two years
ago, with unfeigned reluctance. l did
not seek or desire it. and only accepted
from considerations Of public duty, which,
in view of the state Of the country, it
clearly imposed upon me. | came into
Office with the firm determinations that il
the military power of the rebellion should
be broken, and the war closed, during
the first term Of my administration
which l confidently anticipated-thaI
under no circumstances would | be a
candidate for reelection. This determi-
nation communicated to friends. Du-
ling the past spring, under pressing
opportunities from nearly every section
of the State, l allowed this position to be
modified to this extent: that, while
would not seek the nomination, and did
not desire it, yet, if it was conferred with
a reasonable degree Of unanimity and
good feeling, l would not decline it. |.
however, reserved to myself the privilege
of following my original purpose. and
Withdrawing my name from the canvass
whenever, in my judgement, the same
should become requisite to the harmony
of the Convention, and the success of its
nominations.
Many prominent men of the Union Or
ganization will bear witness that l have
frequently urged upon them the conflict
that would arise from my denomination.
In times like those through which we
have passed in the last four years, no
man who filed the position, and honestly
and conscientiously discharged the duties
of the office Of Governor of Ohio, could
hope to escape censure and opposition, or
fail to destroy what politicians term his
ovailaJilty as a candidate for reelection.
Such was the case with two of my pre-
decessors, who were earnest, good men.
l could not, and did not hope to, avoid
the same result and, therefore, | made
the reservation, and based it upon my
own judgment Of passing events. Even
if desired the position, ] owe the peo
ple of the State too much to embarrass
their future action, for the eradication Of
ambition. AS have no political desires,
either present or future, the path OF duty
becomes not only plain, but personally
pleasant.
After,a careful survey Of all the sur
roundings, am entirely satisfied that the
same considerations Of duty that pressed
upon me the acceptance ola nomination
two years ago, as imperlously lyrequire that
l should decline it at the present time.
Under this conviction, respectfully but
Internationally withdraw my name from
the convention and the canvass.
lam aware that by this decision l do
violence to the wishes and feelings of a
host of friends, whose good opinions ]
cherish. But they must pardon me. ]
have no sentiment of doubt or distrust,
either of their friendship orjudgment; but
see my own course SO clearly that ] may
not turn aside from it.
or course | have no personal regrets
or disappointments. On the contrary,
am highly grati6ed that can honorably
retire. / doubt very much whether my
health, much impaired by close confne
ment TO official duties, would sustain me
through vigorous campaign; while in
creasing years, and the arduous labo;s o.
long life in public positions, strongly
Invite me to retirement and repose during
the few years that may yet remain to me-
To the people Of the State who have SO
nobly sustained me, I owe lasting debt
of gratitude. have served them during
the trying period of my administration,
to the best of my ability. l know that
have done it conscientiously and honestly
! look back upon my record with but {
single regret, and that is, that have
not been able TO make it more eflectivj
in the cause of the State aud nation.
Very respectfully,
JNO. BROUGH