Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1865-09-22
sALUTATORY.

In the last number of the JOURNAL, Mr..
|. NJ. KELLER announced his retirement
from the paper. For over twelve years
he has been its able and indifatiguable
editor and publisher, and under his man
agement it has acquired the reputation of
one of the best County papers in the State.
In succeeding Mr.. KELLER, the under
signed take occasion to express the wish
that in whatever pursuit he decides to en-
gage, he may meet the entire success which
his high character as man and citizen
merit.
In taking the editorial chair Of the JOUR-
NAL, we do not deem it important to detail
heightened inventory of our principles.
Politically, it is thought sufficient for the
present to aver, that in the history of the
great Union Party of this country during
the war, and in its present temper, platform
and standard bearers, we find an earnest
of the security and permanence Of restored
national authority. A victorious peace
having been achieved by the valor of our
armies, the wisdom and honest patriotism
of the Administration, and the untiring
cooperation of its supporters, we have
faith in the controlling purpose of the Ma
tional Union Party to conserve and consum-
mate that peace. As during the war the
Army and Government derived their need
ed moral and voting ascendency from the
Union organization, so now that party
alone can be depended upon to re-establish
the Republic on enduring foundations of
cordial unity, equality and justice. In the
present national Administration we have
full and abiding confidence. We believe
President johnson is an honest patriotic
man, a wise and firm Statesman and that
his reconstruction policy, carried to sue
cessful issue, will secure the welfare of
every class and section.
Honestly entertaining these sentiments,
we shall labor zealously for their triumph
ant tvindication.
We are pledged to no individual or fac
ton, but seek only the welfare of the peo-
Die and the country. Such men and meas
ures only as give assurance of this, shall
receive endorsement in the columns of the
Journal According to an honest judg
ment of justice, it will praise or blame
without fear or favor, always condemning
the wrong and upholding the right, in its
legitimate province, with unbiased inde-
pendenee.
We shall aim to make the Journal the
official organ of the important material
interests of Fremont and Sandusky County.
Our little city is already widely recognized
as one of the most thriving, solid and
promising towns in Ohio. For its size, We
know of none that does as large business
or enjoys so fair advantages and prospects
of vigorous growth. Its commercial supe
riority. It's manufacturers, rich surrounding
country, and the enterprising, substantial
and generous character of its citizens, in
sure Fremont unrivalled and permanent
prosperity. The fertility and soil in the
County, and the thrift and industry of its
producers, as also its stirring villages, give
Sandusky an enviable eminence among
the first Counties of the State. To foster
and develop our means of growth and
prosperity, is an important Office of local
newspaper We shall endeavor to make
the Journal the ready medium for public
ity and promotion to all worthy enterprises,
the prince of labor, commerce, agriculture,
the mechanic arts, education and morals.
In short, nothing tending to build up our
community, viii be overlooked or compro-
missed. With these purposes and aspira-
tions we bespeak for the Journal that
confidence and support to which such a
newspaper is entitled.
r. Z. REDWAY, q
GEO. REDWAY,