Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-10-06
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| we cannot occupy space IN our columns
to better advantage than to copy entire
the following article from Brother Cogge-
shalTs paper-the Daily Ohio State Jour
nal. Our time for effort is brief, and
there is coed deal of work which needs
to be done quickly and well done. Mr.
Coggeshall says
The campaign for the Union cause is
being vigorously prosecuted by means of
popular meetings; and the great body of
the men comprising the Union party are
earnestly and squarely engaged therein
This is well, and it promises good results;
| but there are more direct and important
duties than attention to or interest in
public meetings. We take it for granted
that all thoughtful Union men recognize
the fact
1st That the completely of the Democ-
racy with treason is established.
I'd. That Democracy invites those who
engaged IN armed rebellion to unite with
1t to gain control of the National Gov
ernment
3d. That such control would deprive
the Nation of the fruits of the victory
over armed resistance, instituted by am
bition to preserve and extend human
slavery
These propositions accepted, it is
clear -
LIST. That to avert the ealamities in
NOlNGu III bnG TNSBOEdJlOQ OF. southern
control over National affairs, the Nation
al Administration must be vigorously
supported, and the finances of the Gov
ernment amply sustained.
I'd. That chief among the means es-
sential to the full support of tie Govern
ment, In all departments, is the oecupa-
tion of all places of honor, profit or trust
| by earnest, trustworthy, uncondition-
ally true men, an
:33d-That to make certain the election
OF true men, IS the primary object of the
| Union party. i
4th. That to secure this primary object,
thorough organization and diligent sys-
tematic work are Indispensable lfT 5es
Upon. these premises we suggest the
/ basis of such campaign work as is re-
quired to achieve an exemplary victory at
| the polls. Attempting only to indicate a
few essential general points, we respect
| fully submit that it is the solemn duty of
all members of the Union party to bear
earnestly in mind ss s.s.. 1ar -
/ That the difference between organized
and unorganized political forces is pre-
cisely that which is recognized as existing
between raw recruits and veteran soldiers.
That skulking, shirking, or neglect of
assigned duty, is dishonorable and disas-
trous IN a political as well as in military
campaign. 81 3ef
That the opposition to the Union par.
ty is earnest, determined, watehful and
unscrupulous. sd
That large majeFities are invariably the
result of pains taking, systematic work.
Therefore, it is deemed imperative that
thorough local organization should be ef-
tected in every county in the State; and
to local committees we appeal s.
l. Provide Immediately for thorough
political canvass of each ward. township,
or voting Notwithstanding the name of
each Union, opposition, or doubtful voter,
making duplicate of the record for the
use of the County Central Committee,
which viii report the general result to
the State Central Committee. 5E
2. Appoint trustworthy men on Town
ship, Ward, or Voting Precinct Commit
tees. whose duty it shall be to secure the
polling of every Union vote, and guard
the polls against fraud.
3. Appoint Committees to secure TIE
ljudicious distribution of such documents
as the State Central or County Committee
or Grand Council may furnish, and make
liberal arrangements to circulate your
county papers in neighborhoods where
their subscription lists are small.
4. Whenever practicable, hold local
meetings In neighborhoods where the op-
position is confident and bold; for sucl
meetings select your ablest speakers, anc
make 1t duty to encourage them by the
presence of every member of your party
$ 5. By resolute attack, in front and il
t the rear, and on both fanks, keep the en-
= emy in his entreDchments. ~ sdf q
Relying upon the justice of the eaus'
t for which we work-grateful for th'
d achievements of our Union army, and th'
r sacrifices our Union soldiers have cheer
fully made-depending upon the intelli
5 gence and patriotism of the American
d people-determined upon the preserva
K tion of the National Unity, and the abid
y ing re-establishment of National author
|? ity upon the broad basis of Nationa
e dom-reeognizing the opposition a
d the party of disunion, the alder and abet
), tor of treason and rebellion, it is only re
IS quired for signal Union victory at tn
: polls in Ohio, that every Union vote
shall discharge his duty-his whole dut
: to himself, to the soldier in whom he ha
: had or may have personal interest, an
e to his country.
d 1t is a victory of immense importance
\ Let it be worked for diligently, earnestly
i wisely, unremittingly. A few day
e only remain for work.