Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1867-07-03
Letter from Ex-GOv. Tod.

BRIER HILL, o., June Is, 1867.
To Nessrs. ". 4. Graz, o. ". Oriat,
j. D1vight Palmer, Committee, dc, Gentle
men:-Your letter of the 18th inst,
communicating a copy of the resolu-
tions of the recent Union Convention
of Cuyahogo county, expressing its ap-
proval of my official action while Gov.
ernor of the State, and inviting me to
make a public address in Cleveland in
the early part of the campaign is re-
ceiVed.
l am proud to know that | have won
for myself the confidence and respect
of the community you represent, and
feel grateful to the members of the
Convention for the handsome compli-
ment paid me.
/ feel constrained TO decline the hon
or OF addressing large assemblies OF the
people, especially in the open air, as
my physicians admonish me that the
labor and excitement consequent upon
such an effort would likely prove pre-
judicial tony health. 1 will, however
avail myself of this opportunity to ex-
press the hope that the Union Party,
formed nlSel TO suppress the REBELLION,
and thus maintain our good old Gov
eminent, and hand it down to our chill
dren unimpaired, will not yet disband.
Their work is not yet finished. True,
the Old Flag can float in safety over
every foot of our soil, and those who
raised their arms, and with violence,
attempted to destroy our institutions
are no longer standing in battle array,
but they seek only an opportunity to
do mischief, to again strike. The Gov
eminent, therefore, must be kept out
of their hands. The poor slave made
free by the rebellion, must be protect
ed and cared for by the Government.
The Union Party are in honor bound
to see to this. In my opinion the
measures now ~inaugurated will effect
all that is required to secure to the
African race, prosperity and happiness.
Our home interests and duties also
the maintenance and contin-
uance of the Union party. The wild
ows and fatherless children of the
brave and gallant men who fell in the
great conflict demand the protection,
assistance and sympathy of the men of
this party. God forbid that they
ever be turned over to such
as Thurman, Vallandigham, Pugh,
Odds and their associates. Then, too,
the MANNED and wounded of the Union
army should not be forced, when visit
our State House, to find sitting in
places of power and trust, men whose
;ympathyand assistance during the dark
hours of the rebellion, were all felt and
given. to the enemies of Jul Govern
nent instead of-to them and their Gov
srnment. No, let these patriots at
east have the satisfaction of taking by
he hand one who toiled and suffered
With them.
1 well know that our State Conven-
ion, which assemblies tomorrow, will
present Us the name of such q man to
Tote for; and whether it be General
COX, Hayes, Sehenck, or any other
gentleman who pledged his life to save
'ur Government, he shall have my
hearty support.
/ hope the Convention will endorse
he action of the Union members of
from Ohio, and of our Legis-
allure in their recent session on the
of Equal Suffrage. The abo-
itioa of slavery in all the States of the
Union makes this different question
from what it was when we
we're bordered by slave states.
And now gentlemen l have but to
hank you for the kindness expressed
me personally in discharging the
assigned you and to assure you of
ny gratitude therefor.
Truly yours, DAVID TOD.