Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1853-04-15

by that measure, would be kept separate from
the party politics ofthe day. That all, without
distinction Of creed, would endeaSor to set Il in
motion with view TO the benefit Of the whole
people, and not make it a hobby to be rode by
whig or LOcOfOco. But in this reasonable eI-
peetation they are doomed 10 be disappointed.
This Is no ehimera Of our own. There is am
pie proof that the locOfocos are determined, at
all hazards, to make it subserve the ends OF
party Aggrandizement. The big ROSTERS Of the
party are beginning 10 crow, and hencefOrward
the whole tribe Of rising chiekendOm, with thick
voices. and elongated neckS, will be vocifera-
ting their cock-a-dOO-dle-dOO.
They viii charge that the wings first made
the attempt to ride II as hobby but to set
this matter right at the beginning, we will
SHOW cOnclusively that no such complaint will
lie. We do not charge that the masses Of the
democracy wish TO entaBgle 1t with party poll
ties. They all have an interest in the success
Of the movement, and are not disposed to en-
cumber It with what does not properly belong
to Il. good system Of common schools Is
what they want, no matter by whom organized,
or carried into effect But to the proof.
It lis well known that the Ohio Statesman is
the organ Of the lOeOfOcO party in the State, and
that in whatever direction it may lead, all the
smaller fry viii follow. Well, the said Ohio
Statesman, in speaking Of the State Commits
siOner. holds the following language
"We want no school teacher, or itinerant
lecturer. who, while travelling the State, will
make Scott speeches. Do not be too much Ia.
ken with the specOus idea, that system Of
education has nothing to do with Democracy
II Is It's life blood.
"Our colleges and schools have been too
often the nurseries OF Federal ideas. Why do
so many Of our young men, emerge from these
seminafies OF learning, with spectacles on their
supefciIious noses, al perfumed with conserva-
tigm ready odaHeo hdso, TO sneer at " com
mon men" ready to pinGh blacksmith or a
butcher should come betwixt the wind and
their nobility Too many OF our professors and
literary men inculcate. while they illustrate, a
certain intellectual pride, or foppery, which in
dicates everything but true culture.
Commend US to q man for School Com
missioner, who will see to 1t that our school
masters, when they happen TO be Democrats,
are not prescribed, (which we know to have
been done, ] and who will install q more gene
rous culture and better faith in republican in
slitulions." #sH -s.u
Such Is the platform upon which the head Of
che locofoco press, in Ohio, stands Such are
its notions OF what should be the qualifications
Of the officer who is to have the charge OF the
educational interests Of the State. He further
says that State Convention must be called to
select candidate for the office. In short, he
is in favor of an Out-and-Out locofOco, to be
elected Is locOfOcO, and taught to know that
Re Is 10 discharge bis duties as a lOcOfoco. This
would be powerful engine for the promotion
Of locofocO interests, As they suppose and fur
ther, it would afford good opportunity for the
dissemination of loeoioco documents and senti
ments.
On The other hand, the Wings advocate, ant
ere In favor Of an entirely different mode o
procedure. They insist that the Commissions
should be chosen without regard TO his pOliti
cal sentiments. They propose that the candi
date be selected BY the teachers Of the State
al their annual meeting, uninAuenced by part.
bias. Such is the unanimous sentiment Of tn
Wing press.--such 10 the sentiment OF all, ex
cept lOcOGOcO party leaders. Who should sue
ceed {? 81 a
Il may be supposed, by some persons. thS
this is matter Of small importance, and tha
II h no matter how the man be chosen, provi
ded be be capable Of filling the place. Be no
deceived by any such notion II the incum
bent be elected as partisan, he will act as
partisan. lie mEa do so. His bread and but
ter viii depend on bis doing SO; and there ar
few who would not be influenced by such
consideration.
- Notwithstanding the Law was enacted by
body Of men who are not proverbial iOr hon
esty or capacity, yet We have no doubt th
friends Of the measure desired 10 promote th
best interests OF the people. We mean the res
fFieada thereof. and no: those who favored
for The purpose Of providing place for SON
Office seeker. We have The law, and it mu
be executed and We desire for 1t fair tr
upon It's merits. Its execution will cost Il
people Of the State great snnOunt Of none
ed Ne feel satisfied that they do not wish
see il made political project.
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