Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1848-05-05

ui1su'ai sheutOsap our hberucss and renoer as
P'ayIhing iordesignlng ,isit not lime 20 buc-
kle on our armor. to strike anoIher blow in dc.
fence Of human lbeny, and the rights Of the
people 10 control their O0H GOUermsHR
We are now upon ihe lhreshhoId Of Presi-
dental campaign, than which none more iraughl
with results, for good or evil, has ever transpi-
red. Upon its issue may deyolve not only the
maintenance of Wing principles, but the very
existence Of Republican government upon the
American continent. II, unfortunately for this
country, the Wings should be defeated in the
approaching Presidential contest;--if Ihecoh
Of the present Executive should again be licen-
sed to rob the treasury, squander the revenues,
oPpress the people, and lrample under.looI the
constitution and laws Of the land, VIC may, per-
chance, be awakened to sense Of our condi.
lion by the CALLING yoke Of thraldom,-a yoke
rendered more inIolerable by the remembrance
of our former greatness.
Such being the issues involved in the coming
contest, how important is il that the watchwords
of the Wing party should be harmony, concert,
action. No contention about men, but firm
adherence to principle. This is not contest
for the promotion of any man. ltis one vastly
more imponunt. Ii is one the results Of which
will line after the actors in II are long forgotten.
In such a contest there should be no element of
discord. The triumph and maintenance o |
Wing principles is the boon for which we con-
nd,-ihe only panacea that can cleanse The bo.
dy politlc, and free il from The diseases and can
kers now gnawing at its yilas. Let it be cur
ambition, therefore, 10 strive who can advance
those principles farIhest, rather than waste our
time and strength in discussngth merits Of pro-
posed candidates. While we are pursuing this
course, we will distinctly say that no man how
ever eminent who will not say Amen to every
article in the Wing faith, can, under any cir
cumstances, receive our support.
The opponents of the Wings party in Ohio
are not less determined, nor do they pursue
less suicidal course of policy than their breth-
ren at the head Of the General Government
In their actions, in their deliberations, in their
conventions, we behold the same disregard for
theinterestsof thepeope, the same wantof conf
dence in the general intelligence of their fellow
citizens, the same reckless spirit of dePravity,
the same want Of sincerity, the same thirst after
power, the same desire to rrample upon the set
lied policy, and set atnaughtt the long established
usages Of the country. In their thirst after the
spoS Of office, they attempted to overthrow the
State Government, by a forced adjournment of
the Legislature, before it had completed the du-
sy Of apportioning, amongst the several coun-
ties, the representation for the coming four years
as required by the constitution; and, being foil
ed in their object, we now find them preparing
to assemble State Convention for the avowed
purpose of revolutionizing the State Govern
ment, aboshing the Constitution, and trampling
upon the voice of the people, as proclaimed
through the baIlot-box.
The coming election in Ohio, WILL therefore,
be one Of more than ordinary importance, one
thatwill live the annals of the State whilst lib
erty has an advocate, justice friend or truth
a tongue to give utterance to its words.
1t shall be my pleasing occupation to furnish
the readers of the Free Press with the latest in
teigence in the political circles, as we'll as the
exciting news from European nations. Situated
as those nations now are, entering upon revo-
luton that has startled the whole world,-thal
has hurled one of the haughtiest Of Kings from
his throne, aud sent him poor and homeless
wanderer, TO seek an abiding place in a foreign
land; that promises to sweep, as an avalanche,
over Europe, until its thrones shall crumble in
10 dust, and its despots are made TO listen 10 the
voice, and acknowledge the claims of an inju-
red people; the news from that country cannot
fail TO be of immediate importance 10 every To-
yer Of freedom. Aside from the political and
news departments of the paper, it will also con-
tain carefully selected miscellaneous depart
ment, in which will be gathered the choicest
gems Of American literature.
In view of these objects, and deeply impress
ed with the importance of the task am under
taking, will endeavor, as far as my humble
ability will permit, TO conduct the Free Press
in becoming spirit, but with determination
to leave nothing undone, which industry and
perseverance can accomplish, TO disseminate, 10
uphold, TO foster, and to extend Wing principles,
in this county, in the State, and in the Union.
JOHN PORTER.
The LOCOfOCO State Convention,
Though late in the day, perhaps near the ele-