Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1857-04-24
Henri Henrti Henrli.


Mr.. wrMER, tho newly elected Mayor Of
ST. Louis, talks in his Inaugural:
There is, however, another aspect in
which this event is TO be viewed. far moro
gratifying to me than considerations Of per
sonal elevation; because, in my opinion, it
transcends in its importance to the public
welfare the elevation or defeat Of any man,
great or small. | allude, of course, TO the
emphatic endorsement of tho great princi-
pies which have been honorcd by being
chosen to represent
1t is an universally admitted truth, that
labor is the only creator of wealth and ma
terial prosperity. 1t is equally true that
skilled and inteligentlabo Of free white men
is more productive than the compelled labor
Of slaves.
Civilized society owes everything to labor,
upon which it is founded and upheld, and
for this reason all should unite in guarding
the rights of labor and upholding its digni- |
ty because in tho same degree that its rights
and dignity are maintained, the prosperity
of all is enhanced.
There arc those, however, so welded to
tho prido of dominion that they prefer to
sec the interests of free white labor degraded
by an injurious competition, which whilst 1T
ministers to the pride of individuals, mill
tates against the prosperity of the state.
The resolutions recently introduced into
tho Missouri legislature were intended to
bind our State and city, in all future time,
to a system of labor unsuited to our condi-
ton, lowering by its competition tho labor
of freemen of our own race, and tending to
drive from us the emigration from Europe
and all the older States.
The people of st. Louis have, by their
late action, rebuked tho authors Of these
resolves. They have calmly and fearlessly
taken their stand. They have decided in
favor of the many against the few. This
declaration | am satisfied will never be re-
verSed. There are none now who openly
assail it. 1t is believed that no man or
combination of men can prevent its becom-
ing the policy of our people. 1t is best for
the State that it should be peopled by white
mon. When this shall have been accom-
plshed-when the toiling masses who cre-
ate all wealth and uphold the very frame
work of society shall thus assert the dignity
and nobility of labor-then shall our State
assume the proud position which belongs
to her, as the centre of the continent, the
focus of ten thousand miles of river naviga-
ton, and tho posessor Of climate and soil
not surpassed by any portion of our country.
This, gentlemen, is an auspicious time in
the affairs of st Louis, and to us Is entrust-
cd the high and responsible duty of so di-
rccting its affairs that the vast interests in
volved shall not suffer, and that the prosper
ity of the city shall not be retarded 10y q
time-serving and timid policy. Commerce,
manufactures, and the mechanic arts should
therefore be invited to our city, by a wise
and consistent system of legislation, with
an assurance that capital will find q sure
and safe investment, and labor liberal
compensation.
Mr.. Taylor as, President of the Board Of
Aldermen, responded to this Inaugural, and,
iuasmuch as he is opposed in politics, gene
rally to Mr.. Winner, and has acted hearth
ly with tho party opposed to tho Mayor
elect, his full endorsement of tho views ol
Mr., on the labor question, has great signif
icance Mr.. Taylor said:
, Is this not fruitful field, sir, for your ex
r perionced and practical mind to exhibit
, again its capacity and industry? The
great principle which you have advanced il
relation to free white labor, must meet tht
cordial appreciation of every true friend o
: this city and of the State of Missouri. The
, principle is one which is inborn in every
son of America, whether he be of the nortl
or tho west, and is one which will ultimate
ly prevail ali over our extended country
$ and despite of sectional prejudices, institu
r tions, and education. These principles hav'
= been mine from my earliest recollection
/, and the only thing in which l differ from
. yourself, is in the proper time for carrying
g those principles into practice. No man in hi
= sober senses can doubt that, eventually, Kan
: sas will be free State; and, engirdled a
q Missouri will be by free States, the institu
ton of slavery cannot flourish to any grea
extent, or endure for any long time. Th
J. heat of our sun does not require an Africa
y to stand beneath its rays; none Of our agr
Il cultural products demand his aid, and Gel
. tainly our manufactures do not need him.
, In speaking of Mayor Winners Inaugr
- raj, the St. Louis Democrat says:
This bold and sensible message, while
. will rebound much to the reputation of il
c. author abroad, will likewise greatly strength
en- the effect which the late election has ha
t. in directing immigration to our State, an
II capital to our city. 1t will show the distar
o and distrustful that it has been no holida
r affair-but sincere, unyielding movemer
r of the people to relieve themselves froi
IS the injurious influences of decayed systel
of slave labor. Revolutions never 90 bacl
So ward, and tho impulsion now given to Il
n Labor Question by this energetic manifest
te in its name and its behalf, betokens thi
v. the cause of free labor will mover take RI
as rogression for its motto.
or In speaking of Mr.. TayloPs response Il
same paper says:
iu These views coming, from Mr.. Taylo
.. who has been understood to be acting vii
~ the opposition in the past causes some su
prise to many, and were loudly applaudc
as they fell from his lips. 1t is said
those conversant with his sentiments, no
a. ever, that they have been the views of l
I'M lifetime, and that on yesterday he only ga
public expression to what had ever been Il
, staple of his private conversation. Mr.. Ia
!: lor is a man of sense. He has been larg
rs Iva benefactor to our city; has erect