New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1848-07-07
Free-SOil Meeting in Berkshire Co'-Spccch
of ID. ID. Field. &c.-ResOlutions.


srocKBRlDcE, Mass July 4, ls4s.
4 Barnburners Convention has been held here
this afternoon The call for the meeting was ad-
dressed to " Democrats and ala others ia favor OF
Freedom, Free Labor and Free soil
A goodly number OF the substantial citizens OF
the county were present. The meeting was held
in a small grove in the borders OF the village, at
the foot of little romantic emnence called Lau-
rel Hill-perhaps the choicest spot that lavish Ma
ture has granted TO her famed Berkshire GER
snoM N. FIrcH of Sheffield was chosen Chairman,
and MARSHALL WARNER OF Stookbridge Score.
tary. The assembly addressed by Mr. CHAP
MAN of Wisconsin, DAVID ID. FIELD, Esq. Of New
York, Mr.. SPooNER of Boston Mr.. WoLcoTr OF
Cheshire, and THEODORE SEDGwIcK Esq Of
New-York Mr.. CHAPMAN pledged the votes Of
the Senators and Representatives of Wisconsin the
side OF Freedom and Free Soil. Mr.. FIELD presented
the subject Of the Extension of very into our new
Territories in clear and iorcblo way defined the po
ston Of the Banburers stated the origin OF the party
and the name, described the course Of the Baltimore
Convention; set forth iorciby the duty Of Northern
men in view of the aggressive movement Of the South
considered the subject its political and moral aspect
and closed with e.qucnt appeal 10 ne Freemen OF
Massachusetts Very little said about Nh Van Blu
rem In speaking OF the two leading candidates Nh !
said "EyeIy man who votes for Cas- votes for slave
~; and think that may also say that every man who
votes for Taylor votes strengthen the Slave power
Though OF the two prefer Taylor to Csss would not
vote tor either Mr. Field spoke in the energetic and
straightforward way O man who believes that ne Is
on the right side he presented the subject IN logical
order and lucid manner, throughout interesting
and oitentimes truly eloquent.
Mr. SrooNER OF Boston. a partner in law with the
son OF j. O. ADAMS, made witty and sarcastic speech
Mr. WoIcorr spoke briefly but effectively. Mr. sEDc'
WICK was called TO the stand by his townsmen appar
emily much against his will. His an of hand, good
speech advocating the importance OF the Union, and
giving the impression that he VIII 20 for the regular
nominations By the Buffalo Convention, we presume
The following resolutions were then offered oy CAs
sgDewlcK Esq. OF LenoX, and passed unanimously
Rssolred That while the people OF Massachusetts, vii
adhere TO al the compromises OF the Constitution and
maintain al the reserved nights OF the Statesthey de
clare their uncompromsing hostility the extension
Of slavery into Territories now free by any action OF
the Government u the United States.
Resoirtd That Il is the right and duty OF the Gov
crnmcnt OF the United states 70 preserve the Free Ter
riores of this Union for the free iab9Ts from our on
and other lands and for that purpose 20 prohibit the IN
PRODUCTION OF Slavery therein.
R,solred That the people Of Massachusetts, without
distinction OF party, viii support for the Offices OF Pres
dent and Vice President the ensuing election, such
persons being opposed 20 the extension Of slavery ia
10 the Free Territories shall be nominated Al ,he
Buffalo Convention. 10 be held on the 9th Of august
and that we recommend 20 that Convention MARTIN
VAN BtrREN as a candidate for the Presidency.
Resolved That We hereby appoint Charles Sedgwies
OF Lenox IA l. Sabine OF Wliamstown snd q. NJ
Fitch OF sheffield. IS Delegates from the With Con
gressionsl District to said Buffalo Convention witt
power % in vacancies.
Rcsolred That this meeting, through their Chairman
request John Van Buren, and Benjamin Butler ksqs
address the citizens OF Berkshire upon the subject
Free S0i and Fres SD5eca 81 sGch time snd place Al
shall hereafter be designated
such is brief outline Of this first Convention Of the
| Rsrnburners Of Massachusetts,
reporter connected with the New.York press wa
the stand and it may be that full report Of The
meeting is to be published. Truly yours H.