Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-02-28

to prevent an election before an
Hdioufament. e.-ss'.asas,.--
Tba. Benjamin F. Wade has proved an
able and valuable man in the u. s. Senate,
the whole Union can testify to. That dur
ing tho past year no ono Senator has been
moro diligent and determined in putting
down this wicked rebellion than he, Is ca
pable Of demonstration. ..I.
Mr.. Wade is now serving out his second
term, and, considering the troublous times
upon which we have fallen, he is pre.emi-
nently the man to bc continued there
His counsels and advice have been sought
by President Lincoln, and Secretary Of
War, Stanton. No Senator Is held iu
greater esteem by every member Of the
Cabinet than Mr.. Wade. And when this
rebellion is ended and the rebel States are
brought back, Ohio wants a man tried and
true in the Senate, who knows the whole
history of the rebellion, and is equal to any
emergency. Such man is B. F. Wade.
Tho idea that Ohio is to be represented
by any man less radical tban Mr.. Wade, is
only to make Ohio recede instead of ad-
vauciug in the cause Of human freedom.--
We feel confident that we express the pop
ular opinion Of Northwestern Ohio, in say
ing that Benjamin F. Wade is their choice
for Senator, and they would not bo satisfied
in the selection of any other man.
But lately the most wicked falseboods
baye been told about Mr.. Wade to prejudice
Union Democrats in the Ohio Legislature
against him, and so prevent his election
A Union Democratic member Of the House,
hearing Of these ISLANDERS addressed letter
to Col. John w. Forney, Secretary Of the
L. S. Senate, asking him Of their truth oI
falsity, and his opinion as to the propriety
Of re-electiDg him to tho Senate. We give
below Col. Forney's answer, which is suffi.
cient to effectualIy set at rest all such Sian
ders: ra r.as t.f...aH..a p.
SENATE CHAMBER, WAsHINaToN,
February 7th 1862.
MY DEAR SIR:-Your letter Of tho 5th
is before me, and hasten to reply.
Iwould be sorry to hear of any dissen-
sions among the Union Democrats as to
the propriety Of re-electing Senator Wade.
as a Representative Of the great Union
sentiment which electedthe Hon. David Tod,
he deserves the confidence of all loyal men,
and especially of those UhO sustained the
lomented Douglas. His services at this
time are invaluable, aud the country de-
mands his experience, ability and courage
in its national councils. If we are to save
this Republic from the fearful danger brood
ing over it, it must be by the harmonious
action of all loyal men. ra a'
Thanking you for the kind tenor Of youl
letter, remain yours, very truly,
j. w. FORNEY.
N. B. As to the charges to which you
refer, let me say. No public man stands
higher in the confidence Of the President
no man is consulted more frequently. His
relations with Secretary Stanton are of the
most friendly nature. They are united in
sentiment and action, and happen to know
that the Secretary of War relies greatly
upon the Senator'S counsels. Mr.. Wade
as chairman of the special Committee OF
the conduct of tho present campaign, il
brought into intimate relations with tho
Secretary.
While making this statement, trusi
you will permit me to say, what l have of
ten said inmy paper. that tho reelection ol
Senator Wade is duty the true Demo
Gratis ofyour Legislature are in honor bound
to discharge. J.W.F.