Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1859-11-18


Journal; aud as we find 10 the Sscts Jour
nal Of the 9th, an article on this subject
which fully embodies our own sentiments,
and we believe the sentiments Of all the
Republicans in this portion Of our State,
we give it a place in our columns:
The discussion of such proposition is
Of questionable propriety at this time; yet
as it has been formally introduced by CO.
temporary for whose opinions VIC have great
respect, il is proper that we should state
our objections to the suggestion. Aside
from the fact that the Constitution Of the
State contemplates only one session Of eech
Legislature for the transaction Of legitimate
business with as little delay as possible, re-
gardiDg an extra session as only an occa-
sional necessity, for which are reserved on
ly such matters aS cannot be disposed Of at
the regular session, aud aside from the fur
ther fact that the people voted with this
understanding it is difficult tos CO what can
be gained by postpouement Of the cleo
ton Of Senator That should be the first
as it is the most important act claiming the
attention of the Legislature. Politically
considered, il is equally desirable that the
question should be disposed of promptly,
since there can be no doubt as TO the senti-
ments and wishes of majority Of the Re
publicans of Ohio. 1t is not claimed that
a postponement will efiector change theul-
innate choice of Senator by the Legisla-
ture. Nothing, therefore, would be accom-
Iplshed thereby, except to leave matter
open, which, for the beuefitof all concerned,
and especially of the Republican party,
should be settled as promptly as possible
We believe that the Legislature truly
represents the preference of vast majori-
ty of the Republicans Of Ohio in this mat
ter, and that there can be no serious doubt
as to what their preference is. They have
expressed it in various ways, as plainly as
they could have done by a direct vote. The
canvass just closed rung necessarily with the
reiterated charge from every democratic
speaker and press that the election of Re
publican legislature secured the return of
Gov Chase to the Senate. Mr.. Pugh made
the issue as broad as his feeble powers
could make it; and his friends insisted up
on itwith frantic vehemence. Meanwhile
the Republicans of Ohio wiped out the
democratic majority in the legislature which
wouldehave retained Mr.. Pugh in the SEN
ate, and it only remains for the Republican
majority in that body to complete the work
so well begun by the people, by sending
! Gov. Chase back to that seat in the nation
al councils which temporary democratic
supremacy compelled him TO yield TO an
unworthy successor. We have no desire to
disparage the merits of other aspirants for
this honorable position. Among them are
eminent gentlemen whose worth the people
of Ohio full recognize, whose services in
tho common cause they appreciate, whose
talents they admire, and in whose faithful
ness and integrity they have entire conf
dence. But the present is aperiod in which
mere personal considerations should be held
subordinate to political exigencies. Repub-
! licanism has no truer representative in the
West, or in the Union, than Gov Chase
/ He has given strength to the party, as one
of its most prominent leaders Sound poll
cy dictates his continuance in active service.
We cannot afford, in the close contest we
are waging with an unsrupulous enemy to
dismiss so able a general from the field
AT time, especially, when the enemies of
Republicanism are desperately working for
its overthrow, by assailing the personal and
political character of its leaders with every
conceivable invention of malignity and de-
traction, the party owes it to itself, no less
than to its prominent representatives, who
are thus assailed, to hurl back these foul as
persions. In no way can they do this more
effectually than by testifyipg anew their
confidence in the pure and able statesman
whom they have 50 long recognized rs the
peculiar champion and exponent of Repub-
lican principles in Ohio. Heretofore, the
National House of Representatives has been
the battle ground. Our victory there will
be complete after another election, and then
the struggle between freedom and slavery
will be transferred to the Senate. In due
Itime-probably before the close ofanother
Senatorial term-our triumph will be as de-
cisive in that body as in the lower house.
Meanwhile we need there a minority who
can keepiu check the gradually dwindling
majority-a minority of tried statesmen,
and fearless, resolute men. Inchoosing such
men we should remember that the ewes of
the Democracy are upon us, watching in
tently with what spirit and harmony our
choice is made.
To delay an election would in a great
measure destroy the moral effect of our vic
tory. 1t would exhibit an indecision and
apparent want of unanimity that would give
courage to our enemies, who one year ago
set US an example of promptitude in Iii
nois that is worthy Of imitation by the Re-
publcans of Ohio. During the very first
hours of the Legislative session they re-
elected Stephen A. Douglas to the Senate.
Let Ohio retort with equal promptness and
lspirit, by returning Salmon P. Chase 10
that body without moments unnecessary
delay.
} A WORD FOR THE BABIEs-Little chub-
by ones inclined to have the Group or any
, oppressionin breathing, should on going to
bed be rubbed with grease about the throat
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