Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1861-09-20

We bad been bndet ilie inpression since
the commencement Of the war, that party
organizations could be maintined and the
war, TO the suppression of rebellion, as com
pletely and vigorously carried on as though
party lines were oblitcfaled foF Che present.
We are 10th to say That our mind has un-
derpote a change within 4 few wcsss.---
When we look at the difficulties and per-
secution which the Union men Of the Slave
States have to epcounter--how they are
compelled to hoist the white flag or leave
their home and property, we can not but
feel with many prominent Democrats, %
we'll rs host of the rsnk Gle Of our party,
that the present is no time 10 talk about
party organizations; but that every man
should feel that this war should be brought
to close speedily and that the only way
TO bring this about is 10 be dntupited people
at the North. We are satisfied from close
observation Of late that the course Of some
of tho leading political papers and speakers
of this State, is calculated to place damper
upon the ardour Of our young men and that
enlistments are thereby retarded. This will
be evident to every observer as the volnu-
teer companies and regiments lag sadly OF
late. We know not what could have pro-
duced this state Of feeling unless it is the
position taken by our leading politicians;
and in the name Of Heaven and humanity
if it, be so, let US all unite ia feeling and
sentiment, and encourage our young men
TO rally TO the Standard OF our country to
aid in putting down this unnatural and un-
hallowed Rebellion.
We can hardly miss, in numbers, the
men who have enlisted from this part OF
the State, and yet il is with tho greatest
Of difficulty that volunteer companies pro-
duce the number necessary; and il Ohio
does not respond TO the call more promptly,
men will have to be--to our shame be It
said-drafted. Now we cannot for the
life Of us trace this to any other cause than
that which we have already stated.
We know tha. in taking this position We
differ with large portion of the Democracy
of our country, but we feel and believe it
10 be duty we owe 10 our country. We
took the position in a democratic Convention
held in the court house in Canton, in Jan
uaty last, in which we opposed resolution
then and there passed, that il the Presi-
dent should call for men to suppress rebel
lion and insurrection, that it was the duty
of every loyal man and patriot TO respect
that call, as we'll as TO encourage response
to il. Consequently it can not be claimed
that we have changed in relation to sus-
tainiDg the Administration in putting down
rebellion and violators Of Law and the Con-
stitution.
20 keep up party organizations now, will
lead to "criminatiou and recriminations,"
and will bring us in conflict with the State
and National Administrations in the prose-
cution of the war, and this we do not be-
lieve to be good policy, and can not ourself,
enter into such strife. Every friend OF
his country should stand up for the cause
in this her hour of peril and need, that this
rebellion be put down, and TO effect this
THE ADMINISTRATION MUST BE
SUSTAINED, or we will have 10 bid fare
well to freedom, equality, and Constitution
al liberty. No difference who administers
the Government we rs a people, when the
dark clouds of anarchy and rebellion hover
over us, should sustain the administration
chat we still may have Government un
der which We and our children can live In
peace and security. a+as
In the name of our common country, ther
let us cease party and political strife-be-
come ONE in feeling and sentiment, and
when Rebellion and the reign of terror is
put down and peace once more blesses our
beloved but distracted country, we can al
take our positions again in line. We al
least leave political discussions TO those who
may wish TO engage in them, and tCiU take
our position IN the GREAT UNION
SAVING ARMY OF THE STATE
We WERE in for peace and compromise, but
we NOW believe that the day is past and
that the Rebels should be put down with
the Bayonet and Sword.
Having determined upon this course our
self, We HAUL DOWN THE PLATFORM
AND TICKET we had placed at our mast
head, and will advocate the election of the
Ticket nominated by the people, irrespect
! i've Of party.
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