The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1867-05-31
Address to the Republicans Of ohio.

Address 10 the Republicans OfOhiO.
The Nat,nnai Union Committee appeals to the
Republicans Of every State for their assistance
and cooperation In this auspicicus crisis Of our
country.
We deem Il Of the highest Importance that the
Republicans Of each State should immediately
reorganiEe for the remaining elections Of 1897 pre-
paratory 10 the coming Presidential contest. Es.
pccally should this organization be Immediately
effected IN those States which have never before
recognized as the only Just basis of government the
equal aud inalienablc rights Of man. Not a day
should be lost In forming and Strengthening within
these States public sentiment in cOnsonance
with the principles which underlie the Preat po-
litical Organization 10 which we belong.
q To this end we desire 10 prosecute a systematic
aud thorough canvass Of the Southern States, by
the most. efficient speakers Of both races. We
would second their efforts by distribution Of doc
untents, ENFORCING the principles, policy and aims
of the Republican pas y. We would call In every
locality where Il is possible, meetings for discus
eioDs, where those who are with us in principle
may learn to act with unity and energy. These
measures are required TO bring out the vote OF that
large body Of Republican Unonists who now rem
der the Southern States battlefield. Il is the
pressing need Of the hour that bolt, iudcious aud
able men, thoroughly imbued with our creed,
should there explain our principles, establish our
fIithfulness TO thcnl and prove that national great
ness and human freedom depend upon the porma-
nenttriumph Of our cause
Beyond this Il is most essential that we should
now establish IN these States, free thought, free
speech and free press. Every part Of this Re-
public must be open To the discussion Of prnci-
pies aud measures. This must be sustained
cardinal point In our creed, at any and every haz
ard. Efforts TO intmdate the humble aud igno-
rant voter on the part OF the Southern planter,
must be met with the spirit Of freedmen, and the
determination which just cause sanctions.
In time past the Republican party has strug
Eled against the unjust reproach Of being sectional
In its aims and character, although Its purpose aud
its means of affecting them were suck as the Re-
public approved. II was accused Of being gov
srned by selfish motives, and Of desiring to ag-
grauii1c the North at tho expense Of the South
Its adversaries having the powor to silence aud
crush all opposition denied all discussion, aud
overawed every freedom OF thought hil teen States
of the Union. II is, therefore, an imperative duty
which we oAe IL our party and Ia ourselves to cni-
brace the first Opportunity Of truly representing to
those States, how consistently we have contended
fr the interests, welfare aud freedom Of the whole
Gui0n.
The overthrow Of Slavery nad the Rebellion, and
the enlranchiscment of the freedmen, rendering
this overthrow square aud iual, have happily vim
dicated our course and organization; but IL is ne
cessary 10 stamp the conviction of loyalty an
fidelity tn the Right irrespective of section or race
upon the reconstructed States. For the first time
in many years, the enthusiastic followers Of our
Tag and conessors Of our faith, are there taking
part In the popular gatherings aud in many Of the
Southern States we have reason to believe that
they form decided majority. They are, however
without organization aud lack the cohesion and
discipliue necessary to success. Three-io lis 0t
the Republicans nave never voted and have no
practical knowledge Of the means whereby the
popular viii Is expressed. With many OF them the
habit IL fixed of rendering implicit obedience to
able and dexternus politicians who are implacably
hostile to our principles and determined the
ptustralion Of our cause.
Our immediate action Is therefore imperative.
We cannot delay without imperlling all for which
30 much has been sacrificed in the past. Conf
dent in our strength In the North and West, and
the Pacific States we must not forget that we have
great duty 10 perform toward the loyal aud the
true men of the South.
Republicans our appeal is 10 you, to carry on
and sustain the work which few loyal and true
men have 90 nobly begun. We rannot ask speakers
In addition ta giving their time and talents for
mouths to this labor, TO delray their necessary
expenses. We cannot print and distribute doeu-
fhcnts OF the character required wiihOuta heavy
outlay. We have no means or reliance except
upon the generous spirit OF that great party which
halds the claims OF Humanity and Freedom above
all price. The patronage Of the Government
b. lgh into power by the staiesm ,nsh p, the GU
'sge, and loyalty ofthat party, will not aid us in
This good work,
We must therefore appeal directly and person
ally to yuu. lf you are rich, give generously. II
2 paoSsss...a us whatever you ~caH afford. The gen
erous purpose and the noble aim sanctify the hunt
blest efforts. At all events net promptly, aud lot
Us feel that the sympathy Of the Republican party
- with us In our purpose Of mAkog this great
land the home of the true republican, principles,
where distinction OF race and color are unknown,
and where Liberty, Virtue and Intelligence iOrm
the enduring basis Of our greatness and prosperity
Address letters and contributions Ia Gov, Mar
Gus l.. Ward, Chairman and Treasurer, New ark,
N. j. MARCUS u. WARD, MI.
SAMUEL A. PURvIANug, Pa.
WM, CLAFLIN, Mass.
JOHN B. CLARK, n. II.
aH lloRAcE GREELEY, N. Y.
IT, II. SrARKwEATTER, Conn.
N. Il. SNIrLBRs, Del.
IL. W. EoFFNAS, Nd.
Ex. Com, of the National Union Com,
New York, May 10, 1857.