Daily union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1865-1866, 1866-09-06
CONSERVATIVE IN CTNCINxATI.
Nomination Of PeBdIefOn and Cook for
COngress-Speech of Mr.. PendIetOn.

Nomination of PcDdlefOn and Cook for
COngress-Speech of Mr.. PendIetOn.
The Democrats and Conservatives of Gin
cinnati, met on Tuesday, and nominated G..
H. PENDLEroN for Congress, in the First
District, and THos. Cook, Esq, in the Sec
ond. Mr.. Cook is President of the Cincin-
natl Chamber of Commerce, and conserva-
tive Republican. The Philadelphia plat
form was adopted as the basis of the cam
paign.
Mr.. PENDLEToN appeared on the stage
after his nomination and spoke as follows:
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION: THANK
YOU for the honor conferred by this unani-
nous nomination. | did not desire to re-
ceive it; but rendered as it is, shall accept
it in the spirit in which it is made, with all
its duties and responsibilities.
To you, my old constituents, my true and
honored friends, who more than twelve
years ago, in my early manhood, conferred
on me this nomination, and who have so
steadily, so manfully, so warmly, in every
contest since, given me your support, and
now again, Notwithstanding my shortcom-
ings, have testified your appreciation of my
efforts, what could say, except those words
of simple thanks which my heart is now too
full to utter?
To these gentlemen whom l see before
me, with whom | have not always been in
such entire harmony, desire to say word
of acknowledgment. l thank you for this
testimony to the integrity of my character
and the sincerity of my convictions. You
have shown your willingness to bury in OBJ
liyion the dead differences of the past, and
to unite cordially with all who will unite
with you on the great simple living ques-
tions Of the present.
That question is union or disunion; peace,
fraternity and strength on the basis of the
old Constitution, or discord, division and
weakness until we shall try the experiment
of a new ono; the restoration Of the govern
ment on the practical Unionism of ANDREW
JOHNSON and the Philadelphia Convention,
which mas my hearty and cordial support,
| or secession made effective by the disunion,
negro suffrage, centralizing policy of the
Radicals in Congress. l mean that Phila-
delphia Convention which met two weeks
ago, in order that by fraternal conference it
might unite the thirty-six States,-not the
Philadelphia Convention which sits to-day
TO perpetuate the disorganization of the
States on the basis of union of coloFs.
This great war could not pass away with
out results. 1t is not like the breeze which
leaves no trace. We were told that the
doctrine of secession and the institution of
slavery were the only parents of discord in
| our Union.
The doctrine of secession was put upon
the issue of battle. The decision was against
it, and the Southern people, by the action of
Al. 49,
nous declaration of their delegates at Phil
adelphia, have abandoned it as a rule of
political action and the basis of political or
ganization.
The institution of slavery was also in
volved in the conflict of arms; and it, too,
under the action Of the Southern States, has
passed away forever.
These are the results of the war. They
are universally recognized, and the question
is. whether these results, having been thus
attained, the people will restore the Union
in its integrity, resume one flag with thirty
six stars, and rebuild the shattered fabric of
the government.
The loveof the Union is a sentiment which
lies deep in the hearts of our people.
1t was this that caused both treasure and
blood to be freely lavished.
II was this that made armed men spring
up in our Northwest as if from its very soil.
II was this that made old men shoulder
the musket and young men volunteer.
1t was this that made matron and maiden
and wife consent that son and lover and hus-
band should incur the perils of battle.
oItwas this that caused such a thrill of joy
when the surrender Of the last armed Con-
federate gave an assured hope Of union and
peace.
1t was this love Of the Union which lin
gered in the hearts of the Southern people,
hidden under the passions which the war
had excited, which made them so instantly
accept the decision of arms, and prepare with
such alaerity to accept their duties as citi-
zens.
Shall we be told to-day that this senti-
ment shall be cheated of the fruits of this
great struggle, until the people both North
and South can be convinced that they ought
to abandon the Constitution which was
made for them by WASHINGTON, and
FRANKLIN, and MADISON, and substituted
for it the provisions that are recommended
by THAD. STEVENS and CHAs. SUMNER,
and nv worthy compeer Mr.. EGGLEsToSg l
cannot believe it. believe that they will
approve the restoration policy Of ANDREW
Johnson and ofthe Philadelphia Conyen-
ton. stand with them firmly and stead
lastly upon the doctrine of the absolute res
tOration of the Union upon no other cOndi-
tons than those prescribed BY the Constitu-
ton, and Of the Immediate and instant ad-
mission Of the Southern States to their right
Of representation
Let us make the canvass on this issue
The question Is too large for prejudice. The
cross is too grsat for passion. Let us appeal
TO the reason, the interest and patriotism OF
all our people, and invoke them, regardless
Of differences of past questions 70 unite
with us in one effort 20 rescue the Govern
ment from the perils with which radiealism
has surrounded il, and 70 hand il 10 our
children rs perfect rs we received Il from
our fathers.
= The Femme Dereeh. a magnificent JeWish
synagogue in New Orleans. was consecFaied On
Saturday last