Year: 1861




Union.


T. That the corruption, extravaganza, incom-
potency and favoritism shcwn in the administra.
ton Of the War Departments Of the State and
Federal Governments, deserve and receive our
unqualified condemnation. and ought to be I'M
mediately corrected and reformed.


That the volunteer soldiers who, at the
call Of their country, promptly went forth to DO
battle in defense its Constitution and Laws,
and who, in many cases, have been compelled
to fight under inexperienced officers, are enti-
lied to our hearty thanks sor the gallant man
ner in which they have discharged their duties


g. That the privilege OF the writ of habeas
corpus is one Of the great bulwarks OF freedom,
and that no citizen can be legally deprived OF
the benefit thereof except by Congress, and then
only in case Of rebellion or invasion, when the
public safety may require it; and that the late
attempt of the President of the United States
TO suspend the privilege Of the same is unwar-
ranted by the Federal Constitution.


There is platform that no Union man can
object to. II he is a disunion abolitionist, he
will naturally object to it, because an abolition
ist is as much in favor OF a dismemberment Of
this Confederacy as fish is of water. But all true
Union Men approve Of the above Platform, and
consider it the true doctrine. 1t is only those
who are receiving and expecting favors from
the present corrupt National and State Ad-
ministrations that object to it. The true friends
Of their country not only approve OF the above
excellent Platform bat they also approve of the
following excellent letter of the nominee for
Governor OF the original Union Men OF Oho-


ZANEsvILLE, August 15, 1861.
VIM A. Johnson, Esq,


Seen Dem. State Central Committee.


SRI am in receipt Of your favor Of the h
inst advising NE OF my "nominatien by the
Democratic Union Convention as their Cand-
date for the office Of Governor at the ensuing
election" and expressing the hope that | would
accept it,


Under ordinary circumstances to be nomlnl-
ted for the h CHEST office in the gift OF the peo-
pie of the third State in the Union,b by Conven-
tion so numerously attended and representing
so large and respectable proportion OF the peo-
pie of the State, would be mark Of respect
and confidence Of which any citizen might well
leel proud; but in view Of the extraordinary and
alarming state Of affairs in which we are placed,
to be indicated by any considerable portion Of
lt itliOW ClIlHtls 40 d. cuftho'O poiSoli w ui''
charge the duties which must devolve upon the
Executive of this State, is the highest honor
which they could confer--an honor which trust
fully appreciate, and one which by no future
act Of mine. ! hope, will be shown to have been
unwor'hily bestowed.


Without considering the causes which have
preceded and contributed to the rebellion now
going on in Some of the Southern States against
a, ~ h,nh
in charge Of the Government may deem it ne,
crssary to take to suppress the rebellion or pre-
vent its extension, it is perhaps, proper that in
this communication should state briefly my
views upon the great issue now before the peo-
pie.


In one section of the country rebellion ex.
ists-the laws of the land are put at def ,nce--
the Union Of the States ignored Constitu
ton set aside, and another, at once the offspring
OF and apology for this rebellion, sought to be
substituted in It's stead In the prosecution o
their designs the parties instigating and leading
this rebellion have seized upon the property Of
our Government, driven is officers and soldiers
from their posts Of duty, and by armed violence
have sought to humilate our flag and to over
awe the Government. These parties had, nc
doubt, carefully calculated the chances of sue
cess, ana, having no sympathy in common with
the great body of their people, determined, al
all hazards and at any cost of treasure and o
blood, to attempt the execution OF their nnwiSe
and wicked purposes. With such men have
no compromises to make-to such have nc
terms to offer, other than an unconditional sub
mission by them to he Uoion, the Constitution
and the laws.


| But in my opinion the number Of this class 0
men is small. The great body OF the people
South are loyal to the Government; their sym
pa hy is with it and for it, if the rea nature o
the con roversy was fairly before them, ant
they were permitted to act in accordance will
their own feelings and judgements. 1t Is thu
loyal people Of the Sou:h who must suffer the
the most by the cotnuapce Of hostililies
would, therefore, in justice to them as well al
to ourselves; for the saks Of our common coun'
try; Tor sake OF humanity, undeceive them.
would invite them to National Convention
where we might consult and advise togather fo
our common good, and bv wise measures provid,
against any and every line Of policy which,
persevered in, must result in our common RUN
For the restoration Of harmony between th
States sympathy among the people, and for th
preservation of the Union, would make an,
reasonable and honorable concession, not to tn,
traitor, but to di,arm the traitor, by undeceiv
ing The betrayed.


In making proffers Of peace and proposin,
terms OF Cancellation, | would not overlook tn
fact that the rebellion is in the hands Of thos
who are opposed TO any reasonable and peace fu
adjustment present difficulties, short Of sub
mission to their policy and an acknowledgment
of their independence-an acknowledgement
which trust no considerable number of ou
people ever have been. are now, or ever will b
p,epa ed b make. | would, therfore, in no wa,
weaken the arm OF the Government, IN no wa,
impair the efficiency Of our army, but on tn
contrary, as matter of economy as we'll as @
humanity, would impart vigor and energy Il
both, and, with every peace offering, ther
should be the alternatives Of war or submis
Sien.


Under no circumstances would submit to
dissolution Of the Union, or consider terms 0
separation,


| These are briefly the views | entertain upo
! the all important question be ore the people.
elected. to the office Of Governor. can onl
promise that upon this and all other question
upon which may be called to act. looking T.
the best interests of the whole people, and avail
ing myself Of all the lights which may then
before me. will discharge whatever duty ma
devolve upon me to the best OF my ability; an,
whilst would have the benefit Of the expert
ence Of those who have preceded me. coul
not expect to escape altogether that censur
which excited public mind is prone to visit up
on those who may represent them in the man
agement Of interests 50 vast and varied as thos
Of our State. Very respectfully,
II. j. JEWETT.


Mr.. Jewett is not only pure and tru
Union Man, but every man on the ticket is ais
efthe SAME persuasion. Now, gentlemen, if 20
are in favor Of maintaining the Government,
and preserving the Constitution and Union,
how can you be consistent and vote against Nj