Year: 1865

ninvnB ehe thiuBs tnht arc pasbeu, ana lald
in the same grave with the rebellion, of
which it was but the instrument.


know the instincts of thousands of Dem
ocrats will, now that we are about to enter
on a second stage of our national existence,
make them avoid any contest with such
party. Now is the time TO make the choice.
No young man should commence his Spolit-
ical life by attaching himself to stained
reputation. No soldier who has fought un-
der our flag will act with the party that
refused to vote man or a dollar to sustain
| hlm IN the war, or that chooses still for its


leaders such men as Vallandigham, Wood
and others.


But, my friends, we must not overlook
the power OF the Democratic party It il
the only political organization that now
contests with US the administration Of the
State and national Governments. 1t is not
well for US to underrate our adversary. We
| have too much at stake in the great issues
OF the future to allow our enemy to steal q
march upon us. We are not only bound to
notice, the tendency Of the party, but we
must look to the issues they put forth in
their platform of principles They are now
sailing under false colors. They are trying
to flank their platform of last year, and all
their old principles and creeds, to make
with us immaterial issues upon which they
hope to catch the popular favor. 1t is true
that few honest men among them dissent
from this policy. Long and Cory, and
few honest madmen are still disposed to
cling to their cid principles, but the in
stncts Of the Democratic party are SO keen
ly alive to the possession Of effice, that
the majority will fall in the wake of the re-.
cent Convention We must, therefore, look
to their platform for the principles upon
which they mean to conduct the present
canvass. As nearly as | can arrive at it,
they make two issues, first, a demand that
the United States securities shall be taxed,
and second that negroes shall not vote. Let
US examine these questions, both of which
are side issues, but are .put forward to
catch the popular breeze. They are the
old song of the spider and the fly.


GEN. cox AND TIE STATE TICKET.


Now, fellow citizens, the immediate duty
before us is to prepare for the State cleo
ton this fall. The preservation of our par
ty organization is vital to the safety of the
country. The Union party is composed of
men of various political opinions, gathered
together under the pressure of war, bound
together by common sentiment of patri-
otism, and who, amidst all the dangers and
trials of war, have sustained the National
Administration and aided it to the triumph
ant vindcation of the national authority
1t is vital that we preserve this political or
ganization; that we allow nothing to divide
or distract US. The election this fall will
be an indication of our party strength.


The recent Union Convention at Columbus
was composed Of as able body of men as
have seen assembled within our State, and
proceeded to the work before it with care,
moderation and wisdom. The soldiers who
had fought the armed foe in field were rep
resented, as well as the citizen who had
confronted the equally dangerous enemies
of republican Government at home, and, as
a result oftheir deliberations, we have
ticket composed Of gentlemen oft the high
est character, and emincntly deserving Of
your confidence and esteem. .t
! Our candidate for Governor is gentle
man in the prime of life, of the purest
character, we'll educated, Of fine presence,
who has had some exI erience in the admin
! istration Of civil affairs in the Senate of the
State and who, as soldier has proven him
I self one of the best in the army of the Uni
| ted States. have heard officers of high
rank in the army, both of the regular and
VOLUNTEER forces, speak Of him in terms Of
commendation, which | need not repeat
He is an able, careful and prudent man,
and, by the common opinion of every one,
will make our State good Governor, wor-
! thy to succeed such men as Chase, Denui-
isoD, Tod and Brough. like him also, be-
cause he is frank man, free In the express
sion of his opinion, clear in his conviction of
duty, and one who will assume responsible


tiles whenever il is proper for him to do so.
With such standard bearer aud such


associates We can go to the polls in October


next, and vote for the ticket with the clear
est conviction that We do our duty by our
country. When the choice is presented be-
tween such ticket and the result of the
recent Democratic Convention, it seems to
me no patriotic man will hesitate moment.


Let US then by united and viorous effort
again place Ohio in the foreground Of this
civil contest, and thus add to the laurels


won for her by her heroic men on every
battle field in the war. Let our pride in our


country and our lov e for our State go hand


in hand; so that these kindred ties of patri-


otism may render us worthy of the high


privileges we enjoy.


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