Lower Sandusky freeman. (Lower Sandusky [i.e. Fremont, Ohio]) 1849-1849, 1849-02-24

SALUTATOH1rzz7s
Upon taking control of a Newspaper, it is ex-
pected that the Editor viii write what might be
termed preface" giving brief exposition Of the
principles, by which he intends to be governed, in
its editorial management
In following this custom, we shall be brief as
long articles of this kind, like long preface to
book are seldom read; besides we prefer letting
the paper "speak for ITSELF rather than to tell
what we intend to do.
In assuming the editorial management of this
paper, however, we are not unmindful of the ar
duous and responsible duties we undertake, and
cannot but feel distrustful of our fitness and quail
6cations for discharging responsible trust; but
feeling assured that our efforts and intentions will
be rightly appreciated by discerning and intelli
gent people, We shall throw ourself upon their gem
erosity and forbearance, and SHALL so far as our
facilities will admit endeavor to make the FREEMAN
interesting and useful to its readers.
Politically, the paper will be Vine. and it shall
be our constant aim to promote and advance the
interests and principles Of that party. Our fore
fathers wisely adopted those principles as the only
true basis, to advance and elevate man to the high
and noble position, which it was designed by a
wise Creator he should enjoy while here below.
Recently those principles have most signally and
effectually triumphed over those advocated by our
opponents, and time viii soon determine whether,
as in the early days of the Republic, they will tend
to the advancement and good of our common
country.
But while it is our intention to advocate Wing
principles and measures we shall at the time
have due regard for the opinions of our oppo-
nents We believe the mass of the people, of all
parties, are honest in their opinions and striv-
ing to obtain the same ends-the interest and good
of our glorious Union To the man who honestly
differs with us in opinion, we have the greatest re-
gard and our bearing towards such shall be cour-
teous and respectful, and shall exercise that degree
of liberalty which an honest difference of opinion
demands
On the question of Slavery, as it now exists in
the several States we do not feel disposed 70 med
die with, rightfully assuming, as we think, thai
the compact entered into by the States in regard
to that question, should be held inviolate. The
question of abolishing slavery in the States where
itnow exists, should be left to the States immedi
atey interested. But to its extension over terrific
ry now free, we are opposed, and believe that Con
gress have the power to confne it to its presen
limits and we believe the intelligence of the agt
will eonsign to political oblivion that man, wh'
shall dare to favor so unnatural and Infamous
measure, as that of extending the blighting curs
of Slavery over any territory now free.
1t shall be the aim of the editor, to publish
free and independent Journal, to be controlled By
no man or set of men, besides the editor, and al
articles intended for publication in the FREEMAN
must be submitted to his inspection, Short well
written articles. free from all personal alussions
will be thankfully received