Lower Sandusky freeman. (Lower Sandusky [i.e. Fremont, Ohio]) 1849-1849, 1849-04-07
For the Freeman.
Convention or NO Convention


of our legislative affairs, seems to be
question that weighs heavily on the mind of the
editor OF the Democrat. He thinks no time should
be lost present constitution SO very defec-
tive particularly it respects apportoning Repre-
sentative districts and AYERS that it was grossly vio-
lated in dividing Hamilton county; that is an ipse
dirit not yet conceded either by words acts.
The fact that that law was disregarded by admit
ing Pugh and Pierce proves nothing; it only shows
that Townsend and Morse became traitors to their
little party, went to the Democrats and for the
time being gave them the balance power, conse-
quently they were admitted. Was not that tsps-
action violation of law in accordance of the con-
stitution? Perhaps the gentleman viii urge, as
the leaders of his party in the House have done,
that it was no law and that it would not be viola
ted Why then did Mr.. Pugh introduce bill to
repeal the apportionment law if no such law exist
ed? If it was law, why was he there legislating
in defiance of it? This transaction is surely an
anomoy in the history of Legislation, worthy of no
tice, and should lead to an investigation of all the
mysterious incidents up to the closing of the last
session. 1t is far more easy to assume positions
and make statements than prove them correct
therefore have been cautious in positively fixing
crime upon men of either party Their acts are
the best criterions by which to judge, but as SO
much doubt remains among the people who are
the real knayes, would strenuously urge they
should be Terrified out and brought to justice, be-
fore we form new Constitution to be also desc
Grated by their unhallowed hands
| admire the gentlemans parable of the old
worthy, industrious, and prosperous farmer with
his numerous and promising progeny around him.
1t is most happy and lucid illustration of the pres
ent condition of State, when rightly considered
/ How his heart must have throbbed and his bosom
burned with indignation while conceiving, even In
imagination that being could befound SO depra-
we'd and wreckless as assault the old mans house,
that had sheltered him SO long from storms and
tempests and that was still his castle, and from its
antiquity should meet respect and protect HIM
from assault and outrage Let the editor change
places with the old farmer, what would be his re-
solve? Experience would probably lead to differ
ent results from them Would he not say the VII
lains shall not do this with impunity? While such
/ ldepredations are committed, what encouragement
have l to build anew? Would those who have
assaulted my old house, have any more respect or
veneration for the new one? That would not af-
ford me protection from the caprice and naIignity
of such miscreants. They might raze it to its
foundation or devote it to the flames No, shall
t not build now, nor till shall have arrested the
desperadoes, and brought them to account which
may have a salutary influence on their coworkers
in iniquity Meantime 1 will repair my doors and
windows, render the old house again tenabe, and
when shall see Justice administered and reforma-
ton taking place, then will build with some as
surance of being protected in my rights If such
would have been the conclusion of theAeditor while
If suffering much wrong what should be the course
of the whole people, the great family of the State
of Ohio, whose bulwark of liberty had been attack
ed by ruthless and unprneipled aspirants to power
With what zeal should they protect their rights
. !, How carefully guard their Temple of freedom
n With what pure breath should they blow and keep
alive that sacred fire, placed by patriot fathers
/ on the alter of country that it may continue
n to blaze as beacon light TO illuminate the paths
of the rising generation in the onward to the
If summit of the most perfect political freedom
t. We certainly have no objections to revision o
y the constitution at proper time, but we do pro-
test against the demands of those who have en-
croached upon its provisions, under the pretenct
e that it is too limited too imperfect for their Pur
n pose, claiming that immediate reform is neces
i sary to give them scope, to enable the dea
; people to regain all their nheren. rights and Gber
N critics The people capable of asserting thei
at rights and judging the expedency of revising tn
b. constitution without being advised by those wh
al have disregarded and polluted it A deep concen
for the rights and interest of the precious peoPl
has been the hobby what many tyrant ha
ridden to power and became despot, regardless
ds his beloved peoples welfare Let Legislators frs
" learn to respect and hold nyiolae the constitution
of their country, before they ask for another. 5
n far as it points out their duty let them go and NJ
in farther. Then will patriotism and truth declare
'l their favor the people will then lend listening ca
n to their representations, and in due time all the de
"a feets of the constitution will be supplied.
~ JUSTICE.
n EARTHQUAKES IN THE WESTERN IsLANDs.-Th
fe zores have been kent in state of constant alarm