Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1860-03-16
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the Republican National Convention, wa,
of great Importance, so far as it expressed
the sentiments of the people of Ohio in re-
gard to the candidate for the Presidency.
Although this State has three or foul
men in her midst who make claims for the
candidacy to the highest office Of the Union
and although every one of them possesses
great abilities and many warm friends, Mr.
Chase, nevertheless, by avoteo Of 3s3 against
so votes, was declared as the choice Of the
Convention for the Presidency.
Whatever may be said of the machinery
Of conventions, and however often cunning
electioneering may be done in favor of one
candidate or the other, yet it cannot be de.
med that in the overwhelming vote given
by the Convention, the voice of the people
was clearly expressed and the wishes of the
masses were never more truly reflected
In former article we referred to the politi-
cal sentiments Of the people as they have
been developed since lS46, upon which
principles not only the political movements
since that time are based, but also the ori.
gin of the Republican party. Mr.. Chase
stood at the head of these movements, led
them and gave them life, and by his strong
hand and skillful leadership, maintained tho
field under the most adverse circumstances
The people recognize in him. to certain
degree, the embodiment Of the great idea,
"Free soil for free labor-preservatio of
the free territories to free labor" 1t is,
therefore, not surprising that Mr. Chase by
such an overwhelming majority, has been
recommended to the Chicago Convention
as the Republican standard bearer of the
State Of Ohio.
The voice of the people of Ohio, so clear
" expressed in this action, announces at the
same time the position which this State will
assume by her delegates, at the National
Convention. They will support Mr.. Chase
as long as there is a ray of hope for his
nomination. They will lose no opportuni-
ty to enforce his claims, and use all honor
able means for the recognition Of the same.
What is required above everything else of
the nominee Of the Chicago Convention ;
That he should be a man of a representa-
tive character-he should have proved him.
self 10y his acts and deeds as a true and
faithful representative Of Republican prin-
ciples. We want no worn-out politician,
or one who in the last hour embraces Re-
publican principles, and condescends In give
pledges and assurances for the sake Of hon
or and promotions; we should have tried
and prominent Republican statesman, who,
free from jesuitical cliqucs--free from the
reproacheS of having used his voice in fa-
vor of every corrupt appropriation, stood
up manly and vigorously in defence of Re-
publican principles; and who could better
answer all these claims than Mr.. Chase p
His whole life has been dedicated to the
realization Of the great idea of liberty. He
worked under all circumstances--even un-
der the greatest discouragemenis--so truly
and nobly. that his nomination alone, with
out much of platform, would suffice. Du-
ring the last twelve years, he furnished, as
Senator in the United States Senate, and as
Governor of Ohio, the highest proof Of po-
litical wisdom. 1t is generally conceded
that no other Senator from this State has
ever done so much for the State and for the
West in general, as he has done. He al
ways acted promptly, boldly and success
folly for his constituents.
Do the GSrmans recollect how Infamous
ly they we're insulted By Democratic Sen
ator of Indiana in the United States Sen
ate. The infamous insult on the German
character from that Democratic Senator,
would perhaps have remained unanswered,
had not Mr.. Chase, then Senator, in very
able speech in reply, done justice to the Ger
mans. Who docs not remember his man
ly bearing in the discussion Of the Kansas
Nebraska Bill. When Douglas introduced
his plausible scheme into the Senate, 1t was
Chase who tore his mask down. With
Acuteness Of intellect he diseerned immedi-
ately the puactaa sdliens around which ev-
erythng turned, and which is still consid-
cred the focus Of Territorial politics. Doug
las boasted, in his wonted manner, that the
Territories wonld then enjoy sovereignty.
In order to test the sincerity of bis opin-
ions in regard to the main question, Mr..
Chase introduced an amendment TO en-
power Territorial Legislatures to prohibit
slavery in the Territories. This compelled
the Democrats to show their cloyeu feet,
and what have they donel They voted
against it. We shall take another oppor-
tunity TO speak Of the importance Of this
Amendments. We refer 20 this merely TO
show one fact out Of many in which Mr..
Chase took an specially marked siand-p point.
But his seryiecs as Governor Of Ohm we're
as remakable as bis services in the Senate
he exhibited in that position administrative
abilities which even surprised his friends,
and is consequently with justice regarded
as the most eminent Governor Ohio ever
had, and the expression Of the late State
Convention is an evident sign that the peo-
pie know how 10 appreciate him.
The elevation 10 the Presidency OF a
stattsmhn Of The West, one who understands
the wants ef the Ws&t. aud knows how to
provide for them. Is everywhere considered
matter of great importance The West
Is Of great importance, aud the development
Of its resources is vital 10 all parts Of The
Union. With the exception If one month,
the West WAS never represented inthe Pres-
idential chair, although she has many
statesmen who can be favorably compared
with The ebIest in any part OF the UOited
States. Although We sei not much impor'