Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1865-12-07
To the Democracy Of Ohio.
Rooms OF THE DEMOCRATIC STATE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
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COLUMBUS, o., Nov. %, 1865.
The publication of the official return OF
the vote polled at the State election, held on
| the 10th of October, makes it appropriate
| that the State Executive Committee should
address their fellow Democrats of Ohio, and
congratulate them upon the result of their
active cxertons and the substantial success
achieved in the contest. The total vote of
! 1913, 607 is the largest ever cast by the DEM
ocracy at gubernatorial election, being
| 5000 more than were pollod after the gal
! liant canvass Of 1868, and 200 more than
at the State election last year. The Demo
cratic gain on the fraudulent majority for
the Republican candidate two years ago is
over 10000; upon the majority of %, 900 at
the State election last year gain OF 20, 900,
and a gain of 80, 900 on the majority given
for the Republican candidate for President
| in 1861. Besides, we have largely increased
our strength in the General Assembly; and
in number of counties in which, for sever
al years, we have been in a minority, we
/ have elected our county tickets. These
/ facts, indicating as they do the steady and
certain decline of Abolition strength, in
stead of being disaster. constitutes a sub.
stantial triumph for the Democracy, which
need only be properly improved to insure
the speedy and permanent redemption OF
Ohio from Abolition domination.
The contest thus auspiciously closed was
inaugurated by the adoption of correct,
sound and glorious platform, in which Dem.
ocratic principles were clearly and fearless
ly declared without disguise or mutilatior
"a platform recognized all over the Union
as being faithful and honest exposition o
Democratic principles measures and ideas
Upon this noble platform, cordially endors
ed by the gallant candidates, the Democracy
of Ohio made a glorious canvass; and al
though defeated, came out Of the contes
with dignity and honor--its good name un
impaired, its ranks unbrokcn and undis
mayed. Next to the inherent vitality O
Democratic principles, endearcd to the grea
mass of the people by the blessings the
have conferred, and the halowed recollec
tions that cluster about them, the credit G
this success is due to the press, upon whor
the burden Of the campaign was thrown
and especially upon the county press, who's
important duty was most nobly and effcc
ually performed, emitting its conductors t
5 the confidence and liberal support of th
: party Nor ought the gallant bearing an
= proper exertions Of our candidates, and tn
$ to be overlooked or forgotten.
II
e Democracy, upon whose success depends
IS now, more than ever, the restoration of c
e vii liberty, popular happiness and nation,
G prosperity, to preserve their principles III
l. contaminated; their organization intact, an
It their confdencefn the ultimate success
y principles, which are manifcstly deeply roo
o ed in the hearts Of the people, unshaker
d There is in the result of the Ohio electio
- much to encourage continued effort and il
flexible adherence to the Democratic do,
IS trines and organization-much to be expec
l. ed from fair open and fearless content
X upon the ancient principles of the pa
=, ty. Instead, then, Of relaxing our exc
It tons, let Us rather complete our organtio
1t that we may be in state Of pelte
IS preparation tor the ensuing contest. III
le beneficial effect ofor organization was most fo
If cibly illustrated in the recent campaign, an
,fI if perfected in all the counties will do muC
4" more in in the future. In republics it b
G. hooves the people to guard their liberti,
}. with the most jealous vigilance; and to +
,e gain ours and restore the country to its 70
J. mcr condition Of tranquility, freedom al
prosperity, it is peculiarly incumbent upc
the Democracy to adhere to their principle
and their organization, as the only mean
We enjoin upon all to whom these prin,
pies are endeared by the rccollections of Il
past and by their hopes for the future
our country, to stand firm in thcirallegian
to them, and never renounce faith in the
u u complete and glorious success.
u JOHN G. THOMPSON, Chairman,
II AMOS LAYMAN, Secretary.
= f.. f. BINGHAM,
e A. &. THURMAN,
+ w. w. WEBB,
Dam State Eyncntiyn Coumitfnc