arms against the best government in the world;
but I find numerous accusations against the authorities of the
government, who are struggling to put down the rebels. I find no
kindly mention of the progress of our arms, no mention of victories
achieved and difficulties overcome; no mention of financial measures
without a parallel in their success; no promise of support, no word
of encouragement to the constituted authorities; no allowance made
for human error; not a single patriotic hope. It is a long string
of whining, scolding accusations. It is dictated by the spirit of
rebellion, and, before God, I believe it originated in the same
malignant hate of the constituted authorities as has armed the
public enemies. I appeal to you if that is the proper way to
support your government in the time of war. Is this the example
set by Webster and Clay, and the great leaders of the Whig party
when General Jackson throttled nullification; or is it the example
of the tories of the Revolution?"

Brough visited, I think, every county in the state. Everywhere
his meetings were large and enthusiastic, but it must be said also
that the Democratic meetings, which were equally numerous, were
very largely attended. The people were evidently anxious to hear
both sides.

Towards the close of the campaign I accompanied Mr. Brough through
the populous central counties of the state. We spoke, among other
places, in Newark, Zanesville and Lancaster. The meetings were
not merely mass meetings, but they were so large that no human
voice could reach all those present, and speeches were made from
several stands in the open air, each surrounded by as many as could
hear. This indication of public feeling was somewhat weakened by
the fact that the Democratic meetings were also very large, and
the ablest members of that party were actively engaged in the
canvass. The "martyr" in Canada was the hero of these meetings,
and his compulsory arrest and absence from the state, but near its
border, was the constant theme of complaint. It was observed that
the rival meetings were attended by men of both parties in nearly
equal numbers, so that it was difficult to form an opinion of the
result. Mr. Brough kept a memorandum book containing the names of
the counties in the state and the estimated majorities for or
against him in each county. At night, when the crowds dispersed,
he would take out his book, and, upon the information received that
d