The States and Union. [volume] (Ashland, Ohio) 1868-1872, 1868-04-08


field of battle in consequence of the
elevation, of a clown to the Presidency.
Four, thousand millions of dollars of
a public debt have fallen as q heritage
upon the laboring masses of the coun-
try, by reason of a cruel and wicked
civil war provoked by northern fanatics
and-aceept.ad by thessouthern people as
the only means of saving themselves
and posteritS from the tyranny and ag-
erosion of New England ad%venturars
The libertie.' of the southern states
have been overthrow aud trampled un-
der foot by the so-called "Union re-
publican party" and its military SAL
trapsi and a deter mination ia shown to
still further trarHpksd down b e-rights of
the white millions on the south, by plac-
ing thsjgnorlnt and besotted negro in
she -ascsnaent, MISUNDERSTANDING him
the absolute ruler of abe white popula
hons eff tbatsu1fortunat at portion of our
Pcemmsh country.
In such a situation of affairs, a revo-
luton going on and CIVILIZATION depend
ing, at least for its RIG hts, if not its very
existence, on the issue, we maintain,
that great prudence in selecting = can,
ldidate is i~ndispsnsably necessary.
In this contest we need . champion !,
Of alithe qualities ola FIRST class states
maIship to lead the great democratic
party onto victory. These are extra
ordinary times. We are likely never
tothaye such opportunities again. The
form of government handed down by
our fathers will stand or fall as the
; present crisis may result.
IF the democracy succeed, we have
zion. hopes that peace, prosperity and
80 ed Union will soon'foliow. II
- tIa n 1trary;.the 4disunion-repub-
lic.n Seons, aiaaiiontpartyssh shall succeed,
all will be no, ,elcssly lost; for the re-
sn;r;t 6 that party constantly
manifested towards the southern people
will still fur.hsr irrita. to that section o
the country and prevent res0n "
/ We have multifsiious m.eres's-
Passions ine every thing-riya.s 20 oon,
front, political enemies to Y roo
Isocfional animosities to calm dow
union. 10 restore; ten states to brFhe
back to their former situation in tou1
confederate galaxy. All this the d.
mocracy can do, ifthey are fortunate il
! selecting the proper standard bearer for
J the party.
To accomplish all this, we want 9
cap-didate in the prime of manhood
with all his bodily and mental faculties
sound, clear and vigorous man o.
decision, Judgment. aud OF
Integrity and ~urfinching hrmpess-0 .,
experience as a statesmah-N. WI
and courage that will not shrink IA :
conscientious discharge of his dut5 to
the whole country-unbiased by Sec
tional prejudice and hate.
In, other words, We want a man whose
career will furnish, a sufficient guaranty
that he loves t,ne whole Union-that
he will adhere firmly to the Constitu-
ton as fir AIMED and understood by our
fathers. and who will frown down all
sectional rivalries and reseutments, and
] VINO will protect the rights of all Amer
/ lean citizens.
Where can we find such a cham
pion7 We can nnme many. We be-
lieve we have the desired qualities in
Hon. GEO. h. PENpLEToN, of Ohio:
Yonng, talented, accomplished as a
scholar, experienced and distinguished
all over tie union as d statesman-we
believe he win be, i nominated, enthu
siasticslly supported by the people of
every section of the union, and tri-
umphantly elected.
OF unquestioned integrity and I'M
blemi.hed moral character, Of. splendid
. intellectual attainments, and manly
, courage, we believe his election will
: secure the confidence of every section
of our distracted country, and lead to a
re-uuion that will be enduring and I'm
. precedentedly happy aud prosperous.
In giving in adhesion most cheer
. filfy, to the nomination 7of,iMr. sPsN'
: DLEroN, We do not desire 70 be under
!. stood as being infexibly attached te
c to hin. as the only candidate for the
Presidency for We are willing to ad
NIT the claims and qualifications O.
many other leading men of the party
for that high and responsible position
As we understand it, the Democrat.
of this region are not f%actiously attach
ed to. the fortunes Of any.of the man.
good men who have been named, TO
lie the. Presidency, and will cheerfult
n support the nominee whoever he ma.
De be, if he is a sound democrat, and "
ID feel sure that none else can receive tn
ic nomination from the party .