Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1864-08-12

The Union Congressional Convention of the
9th District, which convened at Monfoeville on
Friday last, placed in nomination for Congress
Brigadier General X. p Buckland, of shis
county. Although his nomination was some
what expected, when we look at the able and
distinguished men who were candidates for the
position in opposition TO him, we cannot but
acknowledge that the Convention has done our
County great homer, and one which our people
fully appreciate, E FkF ~R
1 A brief resume Of Gen Buckland's history
| may not be out of place. In him we have an
example Of one who has been the artiticer Of his
own fortunes His father sacrificed his life III
defence of this then Northwestern frontier in
the last war with Great Britain, leaving the sub
iect ofthis article without any means ofsupport
or education But by means of his own exer-
tions and perseverance, he succeeded in educa-
ting himself for the Bar He located iu this
place about twenty seven years ago as poor as
any one could wish TO be, and stranger. By
constant application and promptness in all bu-
siness entrusted to him, he soon gained the con-
fidence of the community, and for number of
years has done an extensive business in his pro-
fession. Gen. B. is respectable as an advocate,
and is a sound lawyer, whose opinions upon le-
gal questions can be relied upon
He is man of great solidity Of character,
and profound research. He is of temperate
habits, and against his moral character there
rests no suspicion. No man in our community
has been more liberal in contributions to objects
Of a public nature, and no one has done more
to bring about the present prosperity of our
town and county. He was always foremost in
enterprises of public nature, and it is owing
much To his efforts that our railroads, our plank
roads in their day, and our river improvements
were brought to a successful termination, to all
of which he gave his influence and his means
The two fine business brick blocks on our bu-
siness street known as the Buckland Blocks and
the fine building in which his family resides, are
monuments of his private enterprise He has
not locked up his earnings where they can do
no one any good but himself, but has expended
his means in building and other improvements,
whereby mechanics, laborers, and all classes of
community have been greatly benefited. Mr..
B., in his younger days, was mechanic and
day laborer himself, and knows how to sympa-
thize with that class of our community.
When the old Wing party was in existence,
Gen. Buckland was an ardent supporter of its
measures, believing them to be for the highest
interest Of the country. But when that party
forsOok its ancient principles, and become the
mere tool of the Slave power, doing the dirty
bidding of the Slavery propagandists General
Buckland was among the foremost to aid in or
ganizing the Republican party in opposition to
it When the late Fugitive Slave law was pass
ed by the coalition of the pro-slavery Wings
with the Democratic party, he denounced its
main features as tyrannical and infamous, and
as unworthy to be obeyed by any man who pos
sessed the remotest part of self respect or pa
triotism. He adhered to this opinion through
out and its late almost unanimous repeal fully
justified his action.
In 1851, Gen. Buckland was the Wing can
didate for Circuit Judge in this Judicial Dis
trict Although defeated, he ran ahead of the
balance of the ticket about $50 votes in the
District-about half of which was in his own
county. sa
In 1855, Gen. Buckland was nominated and
elected State Senator in this District by over
thirteen hundred majority. In 1857 he was re-
elected by amuch larger majority. His inde
fatigable labors, unwearied devotion to bust
ness and urbanity of department. won him the
entire respect of his fellow members: As leg
islator he was equalIed by few and excelled by
nome
Soon after the breaking out of the present
rebellion, he was urged by the Governor of the
State to accept Colonels commission and re-
cruit Regiment for three years service. Af-
ter repeated solicitations, at great sacrifice of
business and money, he accepted the appoint
ment. With his usual untiring energy he at
once entered upon the task, and to the disap-
pointment of nearly every one who consider
ed it almost impossible, recruited about nine
hundred men in few weeks-mostly from San
dusky county. The Regiment was removed
to Kentucky but a short time previous to the
battle Of Shiloh, where it was armed and hur-
ried in transports to Pittsburg Landing. Here
Gen. Buckland, without any active military
experience whatever, was placed by Gen. Sher-
man in command of Brigade The result
showed that Gen. Sherman understood his man.
At the battle of Shiloh he led his Brigade into
the thickest of the fight, and passed along the
whole length of his line repeatedly, exposed
to the bullets of the enemy at every step. His
Brigade was the only one in that memorable
battle, that marched as whole into the fight
the next day Both he and his Brigade receiv-
ed the encomiums of the commanding General.
Gen. Buckland retained the command of his
Brigade throughout all the movements which
resulted in the capitulation of Vicksburg. For
the brilliant services rendered in these cam
paigns, the President sent his name to the SEN
ate as Brigadier General which was unani-
mously confirmed by that body.
Gen. Buckland is now, and has been for Sc
veral months, commandment of the District of
Memphis, one of the most important posts in
the rebellious States, New Orleans and Nash
vile alone excepted. In this position he has
given entire satisfaction, showing adnIinistra-
tive abilities rarely surpassed.
To the Union men of the District we can say
with all confidence that you have candidate
every way worthy your most cordial and earn
est support. He is eminently fitted for the
place and, if elected as we believe he will be,
will reflect honor upon his constituents.
Gen. BuckIand Nominated for
Congress.
The Union District Convention, held at
MonroevIlle on Friday last, on the second ballot,