The Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, Ohio) 1853-1861, 1858-06-17
A Letter from Gossip.

oOEthbOt A'' ~ JeuO iSNut hOOH
DEAR JOURNAL IL have dipped my pen in
political ink to-day, aud shall let it say its say
without interruption.
The already quite conspicuous movement in this
city and county to bring about q union OF the
opposition elements to the present admiustra.
tion, seems to be " doing well.' The meeting
on the evening of the 9th ult. was large, and
respectable. Americans, Republicans, and disaff.
scted Democrats joined hands and pledged their
faith to act in concert in opposing the enemy.
have little faith, generally, in these political
combinations; they are usually the result of
plotting political hacks, who care little for prn.
ciple, SO long as they enjoy the fat offices aud
share the profits Of success-but this movement
seems to be necessity -springiug from the masses
OF thinking men, who look upon the present ad-
ministration as dangerous TO the liberty guar
ranteed to us by the constitution. The extraor-
diilary means and trickery of Buchanan TO force
upon the 1pseple of Kansas a constitution OBJ
noxious 90, has been witnessed BY honest
men of al8Evies with alarm and has called out
this first expression of disapproval and this first
expression willingness to lay aside personal and
ahigh-ha ndedwrong. The meeting was presided
over by democrat, and was addressed by Amer
leans and Republicans. Solomon G, Haven ex.
member of Congress from this place, was the first
speaker he counseled union and harmony, and
forgetfulness Of past differences; although he
had acted with the American party, he now felt
that the Republican party occupied position
tofN kho Hab
he was willing to unite with it to effect change
"a reform in the administration of our govern
ment He thought the Republicans should be
liberal enough to cooperate with such tried m en-
as Crittenden, and Others Of the American party
who in Congress had distinguished themselves
in opposing the Lecompton Constitution. 9th
er speakers followed, all counselling forgetful
ness of the past, and union in the future. This
county has taken the FIRST step-a sensible step, in
tte right direction differences Of opinion on
minor questions will continue to exist, but there
is question towering above every other, which
calls for decisive action, and which appeals to
every lover of right, to lay aside mere personal
considerations and unite with all who would
save their country from disgrace and misrule.
of a revolution that is to extend throughout the
the entire country--there can be no mistaking the
signs which point to this result. The paramount
question put to the Ameri can people is, shall the
people of Kansas make their opn Constitution
and frame their otpn laws ? There can be but
one side to the question--the response to it will,
in 1860. be an overwhelming YES, they shall
haue the priuilege of governing Themselves. do
not wish to deal in fourth-of-July phrases-but
simply to say. in as few and simple words as
possible, that the Buffalo movement is one of
Importance, and that it foresha dows what is to
be. The great body of American people think
alike on this question. People of the South as
we'll as the North, think the English dodge a
mean one, and discreditable toany administra-
ton that would sanctionit. But am not polti.
clan, and shall say no more--but mark what
say--the Buffalo Union Meeting was seed sown
in good ground, and it will spring up and bear
an abundant harvest. GOSSIP.