Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1855-08-10


We copy in another place an article with
the above title, from the Ohio State Jour,
nal, because it gives with entire accuracy,
as we believe the strength of the opposi-
ton TO the Republican nominations through
out the State, With the exception eIhaps
of Hamilton county. Certainly, We know
Of no other papers, professedly opposing
the present Administration, which withhold
their support. The Times said. the other
day, there were oceans Of papers" in
Southern, Central, and Northern Ohio,
which were repudiating Mr.. Chase's nomin-
alton. Not having seen any of these pa
psrs, save those in the article referred 10,
we took the liberty Of asking our cotempor-
ary for their names. It has not given them,
and we do not hesitate to say it will not
There is a very simple reason for its silence
1t cannot givs them.
As for the opposition in this city and
county. We think it has already began TO
abate, and We are not without hope that
Mr. Chase will carry the county. The first
burst of anger is already past, and our cit
izsns are now indulging in a sober second
thought" The Fifth street demonstration
gave some of the dsaffscted chance TO re-
lieve themselves, and we already begin to
hear of men whose signatures are attach
ed TO that call, who have determined to vote
for MIR. Chase, and as the election approach
es the number of these will doubtless in
crease.
Gov. MedilI we all know to be a mere
party hack-s man without ability. ignor-
ant Of the wants of the city, or Indifferent
as to whether they are supplied or not, and
solicitous only to keep on good terms with
his party and in some good Office. Mr.
Chase, on the other hand, has lcng resided
in this city; be understands what its busi-
ness requires; be knows what is now i'm
peding our growth, what is crippling our
merchants, mechanics and manufacturers;
and be knows. too what ought TO be done
to set Cincinnati free from her fetLers, and
clear the way for her rapid march to sn
unexampled prosperity. He is able, indus
trious and successful Now, the Office Of
Governor is said to be Of no account, and
we generally say and think, it makes little
difference 70 the State who is Governor. It
is true, he has no Official patronage, and
neither numerous nor onerous duties to per-
form; We: he occupies position where, if
SO disposed be could exercise a powerful
influence on the legislation Of the State,
and may do much good or much mischief
Goy AIadiil korayar baa haon a Gova-paP
Who has never governed. He has no gov
erning faculty, and has cat in the Guberna-
torial chair through his official term with
out attempting to do anything, and appar-
emily unconcious that be could do anything
but receive his salary.
There is no excuse for this save in his
lack of ability or of interest in the welfare
Of the State. The last two Legislatures
have been composed, mainly, of young or
members. Most OF these
meant we'll but unfortunately. were not able
10 carry out their good intentions. Here
was chance, then, for Gov. Medill to show
what he could do with his Democratic
friends; he did nothing, and the result is
We have had more crude legislation in the
past four years than we have ever had be-
lore in the same period. No matter who
s Governor, we will undoubtedly have too
much of this, but we might have had
Governor whose advice and counsel would
nave arrested great deal of it. Mr.. Chase
We think, would have proved such Gov
.rnor. He has at least the ability to effect
in this way; but, if We may
udge from the past, his competitor has not
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