Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-07-12
COMMUNICATED.
PATTY uREAN rrONgUeUWsNfyV.

When the treason and rebellion Of the South
eliminated in the commencement Of civil war,
by the attack on Fort Sumter, party politics
seemed forgotten; and allprofessed desire that
until rebellion should be suppressed there
should be no partizan agitation. Not one was
there more clamorous that party lines should
be ignored than Mr.. Bean. Indeed the bare
mention Of Republican, or a word in defence or
support Of Republican principles, excited that
gentleman's most jealous indignation and lofty
contempt. Even the declarations of reverend
Elder drew forth many lines of abuse and de-
nunciation from Beans pen. Mr.. Beans con-
clusion was, that his party could hardly be ex-
pected to come up to the defence and support of
their country but if they did so, then they must
enjoy special immunities for their patriotism.
do not accuse Mr.. Bean of a lack of patriotism
but il certainly seems that partizanism and sell
fishness are the ruling elements of his nature.
believe that it was proper that party agita-
tion should cease and furthermore that the time
when it can safely be renewed is not yet at
hand. The purpose, at present, is not to adopt
particular policy of administration but to try
to sduo our country. If we cannot all strike
hands and unite in common effort to rescue
the nation from the brink Of ruin, our condi-
tion is indeed ptiable. Yet Mr.. Bean, and, if
we may judge, the principal leaders Of his par
ty are not willing to do this; he first goes for
party then, If consistent with self interest he is
for the country. And it seems to be his chief
est pleasure to denounce and abuse every Re-
publican official high and low, without cause
or reason. For fear 1 may be thought extray-
agant in my statements. l refer to the columns
Of the Messenger all doubtful minds.
The readers of that sheet well know that it
has sedulously advocated partizan doctrines,
and scarce an issue appears but advocates the
maintenance of party lines. 1t may be con-
stantly found denouncng republican principles,
and defaming Republican officials. In this it
is not alone; in fact is is but the echo of the
major portion of the democratic press in this
State.
Now why does Mr. Bean deprecate so roundly
any attack upon democrats and their doctrines
and at the same time persist in making war upon
the dominant party? Does he not suppose that
others than democrats are sensitive to denun
citation and abuseP
Consistency is said to be jewel, and opin,
that here, at least, Mr.. Bean lacks jewel HI
cannot possibly cease agitation, although ht
seems very desirous of late-like somebody
else, of being "let alone" We may well be lee
to exclaim Of this captious editor as Ulyssei
did of Thersites-
.sPeace factious monsteri born to vex the State,
With wrangling talents, formed for foul debate"
But there is sel6shness and interest here, anC
a strong admixture of the "party before country
doctrine. Mr.. Bean will undoubtedly labor tc
maintain past party organizations in this county
He loves so well to nestle close beside the pub
lie crib" of the county, that it will not bt
strange if he throws forward every exertion les
he lose one branch of his patronage"
And, men of Sandusky County, you who viii
act for yourselves, will you not, when the time
comes, go about it and form grand Union or.
ganization, without regard to past party predi-
lections; party for the nation? No party will
or save the country; that job is for the
people. Then let the people-at least till our
national salvation is coniplete-rule, and longer
unless they wish repetition of calamities.
Fremont, July 9Th MENTOR.