Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-07-17
Political ipteiiiaspce.
From The rimn Tribune.


parties, WHICH uNlue tue polltlcal Strengtn
Of Ohio, will assemble in convention TO
nominate candidates for state officers. 1t
might be we'll before entering upon cam
paign which will be prosecuted by one side
with spirit as bitterly vindictive as ever
political conflict was, to examine carefully
the issues pending TO be decided in that
contest; and to take fair and candid view
Of the position of each party in relation to
those issues.
1t is not necessary to attempt TO prove
either, of these organizations, the embodi-
mont Of truth; but since VIC must give our
support to the one or the other, it becomes
our solemn duty as the arbiters not only of
our own fate, but Of the destinies of coming
millions, 10 know what are the principles
upheld by each; and to act with that party
whose success will best promote the inter.
ests Of our state, our community, and hu-
manity.
A question has agitated our nation for
years, and the commotion which it has ex-
cited, will never be quieted, except by the
destruction Of one or the other Of the two
antagonistic forces, which are arrayed for
mortal struggle. Freedom and Slavery
cannot exist. One must yield to the other.
The demon of slavery, in its tremendous
exertions to subject the entire nation is its
dominion, has successfully carried the out
works, and has at length fiercely assaulted
the great central stronghold of our freedom.
The right given by the constitution to
each State, to regulate its own domestic
policy has been justly regarded as as our
grand security against innovation, on the
part Of the General Government. A fierce
onslaught has been made upon this mighty
bulwark of liberty. The Slaveocracy have
unanimously decreed that it most fall. The
Supreme Court of the United States, has
decided this right, which our fathers gave
us, to bo nullty. If the doctrine Of
State Sovereignty be ovcrthrown, it needs
no prophetic vision to see the result. That
equilibrium which exists between the States
and the National Government, will be de-
stroyed. In the latter will be concentrated
and consolidated that vast power, which is
scattered among the several statesI and as
an inevitable consequence, our Republican
institutions will be supplanted by a gigantic
system Of Despotism.
1t is not necessary in order TO constitute
tyranny, that the sole authority should
center in the person Of one individual. To
entrust one man or a body Of men with un-
limited power, is equally dangerous.
!, The rights therefore, secured by the Con
stitution to the several states constitute the
vital principle of Republicanism; they arc
our only security, for its permanency. De-
rfroxy thar, on5 Tho arthor;t,, of thn
Central Government is unlimited. At the
heart Of this principle death-blow has
been aimed. The true issue then, which
will be presented to the people of Ohio,
involves the perpctuity or destruction of
our free institutions, for the victory or de-
feat Of one set of principles, will be regar-
ded both by the friends and foes of freedom
as an endorsement, or indignant rejection,
of that doctrine, which nullifes the constitu,
tional rights of the States. 4
1t will be for us, the free men of Ohio,
to fight on Ohio ground for the sanctity Of
Ohio's soil. 1t is therefore important for
US to know how the two great parties stand
in relation to a question of such mighty
moment, in order that we may act intelli
gently, when it is presented to us for oul
decision. stasstes
Concerning the Democratic party little j:
necessary to be said. The party north and
south, isaone and the same organization
The leaders of the northern wing, defend
without hesitation or scruple, every act oi
aggression committed by their southern
brethren. That decision of the Supreme
Court, which would throw open the flood
gates, for the deluge of our virgin soil with
human Slavery and all its dire accompani
ments, receives their unanimous approval
The southern press teens with bittor de
nunciations of the free institutions Of the
North, and they shrink before its fulmina.
tions, and submit to its naughty dictates,
with humility and cowardice, worthy Of
Saxon thralls. To intrust such party,
with the keeping of our liberties were mad
ness. Better surrender them at once int
the hands Of their foes, than thus wantonly
incur the fearful guilt Of Liberticide.
OF the Republican party we need no
say much. The prominence in its politica
constitution, of a sentiment of determines
hostility to the Innovations of the slave
power, has obtained for il a notoriety, whic
places thorough knowledge of its prime
pies, within the reach OF every citizen
Ohio 1t occupies ground on which ever
honest, intelligent man must stand, who d.
sircs the free soil Of Ohio to remain unprS
famed by the tread of a slave. If ther
anything is to be effected next fall, for th
preservation Of the rights Of our State,
must be through the Republican orgauizl
ton.
It were well for the people, before the
are bewildered by the excitement atten,
ant upon political campaign, cautiousl
and deliberately TO examine, what is to !
done and how to do ii, in order that the
may acquit themselves, as men conscious
the mighty re possibility resting upon then
and sustain that high reputation whiC
Ohio has acquired abroad, for the INTEL
Qencs aud virtue Of her citizens. G. /. T.
sesHz l.sN asss CINcINNATI, July II.
The ENQUIRER of this morning learns thu