Democratic enquirer. [volume] (M'arthur, Vinton County, Ohio) 1867-1873, 1869-08-11
Ge1e ROSecPGnS on the Sit
NNfiOll.


The following letter written BY the
Genera 10 the Soldiers ana Sailors Con-
venIion, which met at indianapolis last
fall II has .ho ring Of The true metal
and shows not only that he then apprecia.
ted tho political situation, but also that
The Democracy of Ohio are fortunate in
their selection Of candidate who 90
nohly represents the sentiments OF tho
patriotic and Constitution. loving citizens
of the country:
ST. MARTINS, Brown COUNTY, or
September q, 1868.
General John Love, Indianapolis
GENERAL Indispensable dut les prevent
me from attending the gathering of officers
and soldiers at indianapolis, to which
your lettOr nVites me on The cal inst.
But beyond tho great qualification I
should experience in meeting so many OF
my old companions in arms and ming.
ling our memories of the pasL with reso.
lutions Of future efforts and sacrifices Sop
the homer of the land and the flag we love
my presence there would accomplish lItlle
more than q simple statement of nv vjews
on the chief issues which now aritaie
the country. believe our free insli,n.
tions and highest material interests are in
grave peril. should therefore, perform n
solemn and responsible duty TO nv fellow
soldiers AMI cOuntrymOn who love this
nation more than party, by stating what
| think the most vital issue before Inc
people in the approaching PRESIDENTIAL
election.
Above oil other issucs--ex Onditures.
taxation, bonds, ''greenbacks," or Anv,
thing else-stands that of restori,,o ii.
people Of Southern States TO HOPEFUL CHEER.
TuP SELF GoyERSMEST. Restore them this.
and as certain ly as day follows our even
our political disability will speedily fol-
low; The value Of property in the South
will increase; our public securities will
60 TO premium; our greenbaCks will
become par separate cash accounts for
coin and currency, with all their evils
and complications, will disappear from
the books Of our businnss men.
Believing with oil my soul that The
preservation OF our Government from des-
potic changes and all those innum crable
blessings depends upon this restorrtion
Of the Southern people to wholesome,
cheerful self-government, | am equally
certain that IL can be done, and dare
pledge my honor and liro for them. thai
they will give and observe all proper
guarantees to renounce secession, slavery
aud their dependent issues, and proteot.
ducate and elevate tho freedmen To the
xorcisc Of oil the franchises they enjoy
in Ohio, Indiana and Illinois, and faith.
fully perform ell the duties incumbent
upon them as good citizens under the
Constitution and laws oil the United States.
And what more could be asked from
them, or what greater results could pat--
riotism desire for the country than depend
upon this issue. Not even the prosecution
Of the war challenged more thorough
renunCiaLion Of party preferences and
personal diSlikes on the altar OF tho
than does the attainment Of this
great good.
The desolets and ruined South, The
oppressed taxpayers Of the West and
North, generosity, mercy, love Of country,
W I0'AAu w OOlHo cNbTy mo-
tive that ought TO move the hearts Of true
and noble men, appeal 10 Us 10 say by our
votes that We will stop that hopeless folly
Of attempting 10 govern the Southern
5tales by what are called "loyal blacks,''
lnd give the people, under just guaran-
tees, the right peacefully and legally 10
reOrgauise their own government within
the Union.
with such convictions, I hold the mon
who would not oxpress aud act upon them
. traitor 10 himself and his country, and
despise the partisan who would find fault
with any reasonable steps he might take
10 accomplish such great good 10 the
nation
Commendipg my convictions, nnd Tho
reason for them, 10 the Judgment Of my
fellow soldiers and counlrymen, / remain,
Very truly, yours,
WIS. RosEoaAss.