The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1865-06-30
The Candidate for Governor.

Gen. Cox was born in the City of New
York, and is about forty years of age. In
carly youth he was brought to Ohio; and,
like the lsmented Lincoln. and the hon
ored johnson, owes his succese in life, to
his own well directed personal efforts -
Without fortune or advontitious prestige
no has literally worked his way to omi
nonco and honorable distinction. Whilo
yet q nero youth, wo find him engaged in
teaching "the young idea" in ono of the
northern counties of the State, and becom.
ing identified with Andrews, Cowdory, Har-
vey, Lord, and other eminent contemporary
educators Of our youth. While impartipg
instruction to others, he was indofatigablc
in storing his own mind with solid and USE
ful knowledge. Overcoming obstacles that
would have dismaycd young mon of loss
rcsolute purpoos. ho graduated with hon
or at Oborlin College, ono of tho most thor
ough institutions Of learning in tho West.
Ilo soon qualified himself for practice at
the Bar, and settled at Warren, Trumbull
county, and Immediately took prominent
position with tho distinguished Bar of that
district.
10 1850 Gen. Cox was elected to the Sen.
ate Of Ohio, whore his talents and acquire.
ments were brought into roquisition, aud
habits placed him in leading position in
that body. 1t was during his Senatorial
term that treason stalked through tho land,
and rebellion reared it's hateful from and
Con. Cox laborcd incossantly in aid OF Gov.
Dennison in raising. organizing, and send.
ing to tho field tho gallant Volunteers,
whose deeds have reflected such honor to
themselves and rcnown to tho State. From
the ability displayed by him in infusing Or
der and system among the Volunteers, as
Drigadier General by State appointment. 1t
became manifest to tho friends of Gen. Cox,
tba: tho field was, in tho then condition Of
tho country, tho appropriate theatre for
tho exercise of his talents. and accordingly
no was prevailed upon to accept Brgadier
Generals commission, and was from the
President entrusted with tho command OF
tho citizen soldiers of Ohio, then rcheatsing
their first lessons of military experience on
tho Konawha and the Gauloy. He applied
himself diligently to acquiring theoretical
knowledge Of the principles of bis now pro.
tession, and was soon prepared to reduce
them to practice. His previous education
greatly facilitated this work of preparation,
and Gen. Cox soon stood among tho fore
most of his military associates, some Of
whom had been EDUCATED and trained to
the occupation Of war. His name became
prominently identified with the military OPP
erations in West Virginia. and he was called
with his Brigade to active &c: vice on wider
fold. For gallantry and good conduct at
Antietam, no was commended by Gen. Nc
Clollan, and recommended for promotion.
and anon another stor glittered from his
shoulders. IIo was transferred to tho mill.
tary district of Ohio, and thence to East
Tennessee, as a body officer of the 23d
Army Corps, whero with his mon he tested
tho realities of soldier. life diyested OF its
romance, when the soldier and his host of
brethorn shared their common provcndcr.
In January. 1864, Gen. SchoHeld took
of tho army, selected Gen. Cox
or his Chief of Staff and took the Offensive.
Tho army was then called TO take part In
tho grand advance upon Atlanta; and the
Of tho Sd Division of the 231
Army Corps vas assigned to Gen. Cox -
Tho Uuitod States Senate having neglected
10 confirm his nomination as Major Con.
oral, tho star won at Antiotam, was taken
from its fellow which had been conferred
Ut the opening of the war. During all tha,
remark uble advance Gen. Cox sustained bis
high reputation ns an nble commander.-
After the fall of Atlanta, he succeeded tenn
porariy to tho command of the Army of tho
Ohio, 10 the absence of Gen. Schofield, and
at o critical portbd handled his command
with admirable skill. Passing out from
Chattanooga. Gen. Schofcld joined bis forces
with those of Gen. Thomas. whom Sherman
left to "do tho agreeable" to Hood. Tho
part borno by Gen. Cox in tho march
through Georgia and Tennessee, and bis
share in the bloody fields at Rarpoth river
and Nashville, are mattors of history. To
him belongs in no small degree the credit
for the signal defeat of the rebel army at
Franklin. From Tennessee wo trace his
course to North Carolina; and Fort Fisher,
Wilmington, Now bern, Raleigh md Kinston
acknowledge his presence and tho prowess
of his cotinand. At Goldsborough, Gen.
Cox, having been again appointed Major
General, and thnt appointment having been
confirmed by the Senate, was by ordor of the
Wcr Department assigned to tho command
of tho corps. This promotion was made at
tho earnest request of Gems. Schofold and
Shorman-bavIng becn fairly won. With
two exceptions he is tho only volunteer off
cor who, having attained so high position,
at the close Of the war finds himself In tho
full enjoyment of bis military honors, with
the full confidence of his brother officers
and tho admiration OF bis entro command
AS lawyer, Gen Cox was able and suc-
cossiul. AS a Senator, clear in bis appre-
hensIons and wiso in bis conclusions. In
debates, ready, courteous and convincing
No topic was too atstruse for his compre.
hension, none SO subtle as to elude bis grasp
In bis intercourse with others no is a gen.
tloman without ostentation. of habits with
out reproacb. and morals altogether above
suspicion. He is every way calculated te
adorn the highest position in tic State; a
man of whom tho people of Ohio may W, |
DO proud. On tho 10Th of October mex
they will honor themselves by triumphant,
hailing him as the GOVERNOR OF ONO, th,
Chiot Magistrate of tho third State of tb,