Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1856-09-26
THE CONTEST.


The Importance of the present politica
contest is paramount to every other consid
Grafton. Indeed, we begin to believe tina
the great mass of the people of the natior
think the same, if their actions are to b
taken as an index of their sentiments. Ey
cry paper that comes to US is freighted Will
the intelligence of the outpouring of tn
populace, who are eager to seize upon tn,
truths proclaimed to them. They seem t.
be hungering and thirsting after politica
righteousness. The first indication in oul
own State was at Dayton, on the S0th o.
July, the next in our own village, on the 9Th
of August, where thosuands of freemeu
focked to demonstrate their devotion and
enthusiasm in behalf of freedom, and on
three occasions in as many consecutive weeks
thereafter, we had similar manifestations at
different points in our own beloved Buckeye
State. Nor have our neighbors been idlers.
Indiana, the noble Hoosier State, has been
convulsed with an enthusiasm fully as in
tense and been favored with results equally
propitious. And what shall we say of the
glorious Keystone, of our confederation,
Pennsylvania. Ifpossible her interests and
larduous effort in the good work, have far
out-stripped all Others combined. In Pitts
burg, where her hundred thousand noble
sons of toll met in council, the thunder tones
or 'shrieks" there uttered for our glorious
Fremont and Freedom, were tenfold more
terrific than all our manifestations, and
struck an iTemediable terror into the heart
of Slave Democracy, that has invaded the
secluded precincts of Wheatland, and caus-
ed the platform to quake with fear. But
all these demonstrations are nought com
pared with the quiet, yet appalling "shreks"
that are waited on the breeze from the rug
ged hills of Maine and Vermont, and the
prairies of Iowa. The effect of the result
in the former State, upon the different par
ties, was remarkably apparent and contras-
ted. With the republicans it was as the
coming of Messiah. 1t inspired them with
fresh ardor and confidence in their labors,
and put a new song into their mouths. But
on the other hand, how did it effect Locofo-
eOism? We despair of giving an adequate
idea of the effect but by viewing their
heightened, pallid features, and their quak-
ing knees, VIC can nearly approach to an in
distinct conception of their feelings.
tits natural and proper that this should
Ifllus with joy, and cause us to rejoice in the
exuberance of our good feelings, yet, let US
US beware that it works not to our injury
Let not these fattering indications of our
future success lull US into lethargy and su-
Ipineness. Let us not conclude that we are
safe at all events, and consequently relax our
efforts, and fold our arms in sleep. Let US
not rest for rest is only to be TRULY enjoyed
when we know our duty is done. Be up
Iand doing. Know ye not that hordes of
the enemies of freedom are on your track,
ready to crush out this noble principle p
The extensive and magnificent fields of the
far West invoke your protection. The God
of nature never designed that they should
be trod by the foot of human servitude, and
now is fitting occasion of showing your
allegiance to this God by your endeavors
during this contest and lastly by your vote,
at the final consumation thereof in favor of
human liberty. The whole civilized world
are deeply concerned in the result of this
great contest between slavery and freedom,
and are looking with breathless suspension
for your decision. What shall it be? Shall
it go fourth that this great REPUBLICANS
exemplar of human liberty and promulga-
tor of universal freedom has spoken in IA
vor of Slavery? Shall it be said that this
asylum for the oppressed of all lands, by its
vote, has declared that human bondage may
be extended and perpetuated! May God
forbid! Republicans, arousel Stir up the
fires to a more intense heat. Work, work
while you may, for if you delay and wait
for a more conyenientOpportunity you may
find when it is too late, that the enemies of
freedom have efcctually encompassed you
in the foul meshes of Slavery, and forever
preclude you from raising your voices in be-
half of freedom and humanity.
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