The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1865-01-25
vooDsFIELD MONROE COUNTY OHIO. JANUARY 25 1865 =

1eoh AAEA0Q 0SCl0Cu PIOSIeoc, dA& Wt
are nearer the end, net Only by the lapse
of time, but by the material change il
the position Of parties, and the aspect si
Affairs. Our strength in all the elements
of contest is increased, while that of the
rebellion is diminished. The MASS ei
eur people are frm asd determined, while
the adversary is becoming broken and
dispiritsd. We nay yet have revsrses in
store fer US; bat the sventful triumph si
the government, though it may be delay
ed, easnst possibly be prevented. re-
view Of past events, SO familiar to the
couatry, wsuld net now prove interestiae E
or valuable; wkils these of the future are
SO clearly fsrsshadswed as to tax ealy
eur patience in awaiting their Develop
| nent. -e
The recent sctioa Of the people in sus-
taiHing, by 50 overwhelming a.msj sjsrity,
the eads.ini.tratien and the cause of the
country, net only constitutes an element
eli i'm msnse strength and value to eur
selves, but affrms serious andsin psrtant
truths, which the people Of the Ssath
may we'll take inte careful consideration.
Instead Of voting this war "a failure, -
and commanding "a cessation of hostii-
ties" the people have declared it a suc-
cess thus far in its progress, aad required
its continuance antil the rebellion is sap
pressed, and their govern afent restored
to its original power and usefulness. They
have counted its cest and measured Its
sacrifcss-they have veted to themselves
heavy taxation, and if necessity requires
it, sore calls upon them to fill up the
ranks Of their armies-they have left
their aathsrities no discretion; have for
biddsn them to take any backward step,
but to press onward With energy and vigsr,
ealing fer and using all the resources Of
the natisn, until the rebel power is brs-
ken, and the peace an unity of the cosa-
try restored. They have gsss further,
and declared with clear and uamistakabls
smphasis, that with the conquest ct this
rebsllisn must perish its most potent els-
meat, az we'll as enc of it's exciting causes;
aas that when peace sheds its blessings
again upon ear people, this shall be,
what 6sd and ear fathers designed it-A
LAND OF HUMAN FREEDOM.
From the commencement of this great
contest the State Of Ohis has occupied No
dsubtful or bssitatiAg position. Our
people have assumed their burthens with
alacrity and bsrne then with cheerful
aess. They have responded with prsmp-
titsds to every call that has been made
upon them; and without passing the
bounds Of becoming nedesty, they may
psint with emstisns of pride to the record
which her soas have made fer the Stats
ia the eouneil and in the field. Ohis
sHcers have commanded with distinction
and homer in nearly every department o.
the service; and Ohio soldiers have bat
tied with exalted courage and patriotism
upsn nearly every fsld Of the war, and
marched ever psrtieas of every State
that the trsassnable leaders tssk ints re
ssllisn. At all times, AID at all placer
they have molly done their duty; achisv
ing for themselves and rejecting upsl
| their State the highest homer. True
| there have been grievsus sacrifices; ther'
has been mourning at many hearthstones
and we have often been called upon t.
pause in our sxultation ever the nebl'
conduct Of eur living heroes, to lanen
our heroes dead-but even the eye bs
dimmeI with tears has caught glance
the future, and the strickensd heart Ia
found consolation in the assurance tha
jall these sacrifices will be kallowed in tn
triumph Of freedom, and the comm
greatness and glory of cur country. Tn
t commandment of the people is to yea an
Ito me, in our allotted spheres, to NOV
, onward to the accomplishment Of thi
. great end; and to contribute all Of abilit
|. and usefulness we possess to the csnsuu
nation Of that grand triumph, in whic
not oaly ourselves, but the friends I
!. free government Throughout the worl
> will reisics. JOHN BROUGH.