Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1853-06-25
OhIe LocOfocOIsm Denounclng Pierce.

We have been amused and edined ~ the
proceedings Of the Locofocos Of Mahoning
county, on the vital question OF the manner in
which the President dispenses his patronage
Some short time after the Inauguration Of
Mr.. PmRcE, Hon, ELISHA WHIrTLEsY, holding
an office Of much responsibility In one Of the |
departments, rendered bis resignation to the
President He was aware that n hungry |
swarm were after his place, and he determin- /
cd to remove all feelings of delicacy on the
part Of that functionary by rendering his res
ignation. Much to his surprise, the President
declined to receive Il and urged him to remaiu
in his place. After full and frank explana.
ton he consented 10 remain But the hungry
ones who voted for PIERCE, not because he |
was Democrat, but because he would have
officers to dispense, Eave taken great offence
at this, and the Mahoniug meeting is one Of
the outward vissble tokens We copy the
resolutions that the reasons for their support
Of a Democrat may 60 permanently upon
record. II Is humiliating spectacle for
American freeman to present to the world
o. s. Journal.
WHEREAS, we approve the sentiment of
President Pierce. as expressed in his inaugu-
raj address, that mo reasonable man Of any
party will expect this administration to be sol
regardless Of responsibility and the obvious
elements Of success as to retain persons known
to be under the influence Of political hostility
aud partizan prejudice, in positions which will
require not only severe labor, but cordial CO.
operation: and where as Elisha Whttlesey is
now, and always has been, an enemy to the
Democrat party and i.s principles, and has
| hald affira tndap tho onkf far
ter Of century, to the exclusion Of others of
equal merit honesty and ability, and in direct
contravention of the Democratic principle Of
rotation in Office; and whereas, the late pres
idental contest was fought by the Democratic
party with the distinct understanding that in
the event Of the election of General Pierce to
the presidency, the Galphins, and all their
adherents and defenders, would be exiles
from Office Therefore be it
Resolred, That the retention Of Elisha
Whittlesey in Office by the present admins
tration, known to be as he is, bitter federal
ist, is calculated to injure and discourage the
Democratic party in the State of Ohio; and
had il been supposed that he would be retain
ed in Office, previous TO the late presidential
election, we do not believe that Mr. Pierce
would have received one hundred votes in
Mahoning county, much less a majority Of 653
over the Whig candidate and Ohio could not
hav been termed the battle ground by Whig-
gerry.
Resolved, That we are obliged to bear with
humiliation and regret the oft repeated taunts
of Whiggery in this region, that one Of its
bitterest champions is still retained in office
under the present Democratic administration,
aud that, although we have nominally won
the battle. they share the spoils.
Resolved, That in Mahoning county the
voice Of majority Of nearly 1000 for Mr..
Pierce was not merely voice in favor of a
Democratic President and heads Of depart
ments, but grave expression in favor Of
Democratic measurs and Democratic men to
enforce them from the President down thro'
all stations under the executive control, the
Recommendations Of Senators TO the contrary
outstanding.
RESOLVED, That though we accord to our
Democratic United Safes Senators the right
to the exercise Of their legitimate influence
in directing the distribution Of executive pat
ronage through Democratic channels, though
themselves, ex-senators, and other ex-Officials
might receive an undue sbarel we deny
their right to misrepresent their Democratic
continents, by recommending the bestowal
of important Offices upon our political oppo-
nants and totally discredit the report that O
, majority Of them recommended the retention
/ of Mr.. Whittlesey. and repel it asa vile SLAM
der upon their fidelity to the party, sland el
that would delract from and disgrace the
humblsst laboIer in the Democratic cause.
Resolved, That we would hail with prid,
the dismissal Of Mr.. Whittlesey from office
!, Whereby he and his family, wearied by th,
= tolls Of perpetual official duties. might ono,
= = more gather around his old family 6rside, an,
!. !. that il is the duty of this administration +
T hasten SO desirable an event.
Rssoived, That we were, at the last Presi
dental canvass, warm and stern supporters o
Democratic measures aud Democratic men
: and intend continuing such; and that this ex
- pression Of our views is not designed as
= wanton censure upon the administration, bu
!. - a free expression Of fthe Ohio Democracy upo
a 4 this subject. that we have Alright to max,
: and consider it our duty to do so, and that W
:; = wish the Immediate selection of Democrat
~ men to sustain Democratic measures.
Resolvsd, That we hereby request th
Washington Union, and all the Democrat
papers Of Ohio, to publish the proceeding
es Of this meeting.
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