Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-12-08
Gbc Carroll free Dress.
JOHN roErEa, EDITOR.
CarrsIIloa.::.:rrIday, DeeeIsher s, Isls.
To the Publlc,

TO tue PuDilc'
In retiring from the editorial department Of
the Free Press, a few months since, it was my
wcll-fomed and carefully malured determine.
lion no, 10 again mingle with the political world
not TO again embark on the turbulent stream
Of partisan warfare. This determination was
the offspring of considerations over which de-
sire to throw the veil Of lorgellulness. Una. !
yoiJable circumstances now compel me TO re.
consider that determination, and 10 again assume
the editorial control Of a partisan journal, how
ever ill.prePared may be 10 enter the political
arena.
The labors Of an editor are of description
that can be appreciated but by those who have
had experience in similar undertakings. The
Divine, whose weekly task is to furnish single
congregation with something new-sonclhng
comprehensive-something point-somothing
satisfactory TO his hearers, well knows the en-.
barrassments, the difficulties, the dcarth which
frequently besets his path. So with an editor.
The fuctuaton of news, the partial intelligence
from ill-advised sources, and innumerable other
difficulties, known only to those who have tasted
the draught, combine to make his life contin.
ual round of care, anxiety and toll.
have too frequently spoken Of the measures
brought into existence by the Wing party in o.
hio to require, at my hands, any explanatory re-
marks, OF PREDATORY outlines, at this time
These measures are now openly threatened with
unnihialon. Nor is this all. party fairly
defeated in State contest proposes to arrive at
power by physical force. With it the verdict
of the people is impotent unless victory perches
upon its standard; the constitution and laws are
as cobwcbs when they stand in the way of its
Iunhaowed ambition. For the first time in the
history Of our State, we behold men fairly and
decidedly defeated by the people, go up to the
Capitol, and claim admission into the councils
Of the, ,Sate,-not upon the validity Of their
own claim, but upon The alleged lncegbility Of
their oppononts,-or, lorsoolh, because certain
Clerks Of the Courts transcended their author
ity, aud gave certificates Of electoH 10 individu-
ais notentitledtothem When such innovations
are practsed in high places, and sanctionedby the
high-priesls of powerful party, it behooyes the
people 10 guard well their rights. These things
are but the lorerunncrs of fanarchy and civil war.
| did not participate in the recent Presidential
canvass; neither shall discuss the wisdom of
Eonor,I T,y1or,s nop,in,t;on por of bic nInc.
lion. That is a question of little moment now,
and leave time to demonstrate it. If others
have Judged more wisely, shall give them full
credit; if not, they will, perhaps, be able TO Op
prcciate the reasons which compelled me to
stand aooC shall give the new Admmislra-
lion an impartial hearing. In the language of
un honorable cotomporary,-"W shall yield it
a hearty support so far as our Judgment shall ap-
prove its acts; but should VIC find it in any res
poct unlahhlu, we shall not hesitate TO expose
and donounce its shortcomings"
Not having received, with apostolic conf.
donce, the popular idea that General Taylor
was pledged, either by word or inference, to this,
that, or the other measure, shall never be a.
mongsl those who will accuse him of treachory
, or dupichy, should his Administration fall short
Of that anticipated by his more sanguine friends.
] In conclusion, would say, once for all,
that whilst under my control, the Free Press
: can never be made the vehicle of personal dc.
traction; nor shall others carry on personal
= warfare through it. lhovo no ambition to graf
i iry in that way. The paper will always be
= open to calm and dgniGed discussion, nvolv.
. ingprincipe, or uersoi momontto the people.
h Having made arrangements for furnishing the
readers Of the Free Press with the very latest
: intelligence, it shal Ibe my ondeavor to serve up
: , as useful and interesting sheet as my humble
!. abilities, or means of acquiring knowledge, will
n permit. At the same time, shall expect that
c my numerous errors and omissions will be con.
8 sidored in Nspirt Of charity.
y JOHN PORTER.