Fremont weekly freeman. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County, Ohio) 1850-1853, 1850-08-17
For the Freeman.
The CONVENTION ON the 9th inst.

this place, to deliberate on the most expedi-
tious method of doing justice to California and
New Mexico, and to prohibit the extension of
Slavery in the newly acquired Territories
Such an object must meet the favorable con-
sideraton of all, throughout the Northern and
Free States, and the warm appreciation of ev-
cry philanthrop!st and humane individual, in
the Southern or Slave States upon that sub
iect There would be but one sentiment, were
they all to speak, let Liberty prevail; let SER
7itude and slavery be restrained to their pres
ent limits, till the Slave States shall awaken to
their own interests and correct their own er-
rors. But it is not to be supposed, all would
agree on the shortest and most judicious way
to accomplish those objects. Indeed, we see
congress has consumed many months in con-
sulting, and making speeches In the height
of acrimony and excitement that prevailed at
one time, many thought that Mr.. Clay's com
promise bill was best calculated to assuage or
allay irritated feeling, and put an end to party
strife upon these questions and sicerely hoped
it would be adopted. But many obstacles to
the "Omnibus" bill (as it was termeD were
brought forth, as insurmountable barriers
The political atmosphere in short time SEEM
ed in most turbulant commotion. The heal
ing balm had been offered to wounded pride,
or angry passions; oil had been copiously
thrown upon the boisterous waves of discord
and rage, but with no mitigation of their vio-
lence. Something more must be done. An
other effort must be made to calm the troub-
led deep and ensure a haven of repose and
safety.
At this unpleasant, and in fact alarming
juncture of political affairs, President Taylor,
whose presence of mind never failed him in
the most perilous times, proposed a sovereign
remedy.
When all parties, Wings, Free Soil Wings,
Democrats, Free Soil Democrats, and the
would be more wise and pure Free Soilers,
were trembling for fear slavery would be ex-
tended into territory now free, he advised to
admit California with her free constitution,
without any reference to other and collateral
questions. And what calm did this produce
in the agitated minds of those who had sup
posed he was averss to the Wilmot Proviso,
and in favor of the extension of slavery p
Born in slave state; an extensive slavehol-
der; yet avows his adherence of the propa-
cation of slavery, and urges the admission Of
| Nol;forn;o nth bar Froo constitution All nov
ties enlisted in the cause of humanity and free
dom, were now looking to the President, hop
ing much from his wise counsels. Their hearts
beat in common with his, while violent COM
motions amongst the friends and advocates Of
slavery, had measurably subsided; knowing
the wisdom, justice, and sagacity of General
Taylor were not to be met with contempt,
scorn or boassing: that reason, and patriotism
must terminate the contest Hence a happy
issue vas expected in the further deliberations
of congress.
But now, when so near the consummation
of our political rights, how changed the scene!
The President had filed up the measure Of
his days. He is suddenly called from the i'm
portant station to another, where he may reep
the reward of his virtues. At no time could
his death been more lahehted by the country,
he SO long served with fidelity and honor
Truly, in the language of Mr.. Winthrop, "He
died too soon for every body but himself"
He is succeeded, we must admit, by man
of more erudition, and experience in political
schools, but not having had an opportunity to
acquire that reputation for irmness, calmness
wisdom and forethought in imminent peril.
which all accord to General Taylor, he cannot
at present have so entirely, the confidence Of
all parties. The same difficulties that have SC
long agitated the nation, are yet to be settled
and many, no doubt; from sinister motives
will endeavor to embarrass his administration
So many abstruce and perplexing questions to
be considered and adjusted, render his station
unenviable. He has need of our sympathies
and cordial support in the discharge Of his
duties
We are happy to learn, the rights of Cali
fornia, and other questions connected with them
have been resumed by congress; and as the
Omnibus bill has failed, notwithstanding the
weight of talent in its favor, we anticipate q
happy result, when the admission of Califor-
MIA and New Mexico shall be urged on the plan
of our late President, supported by the talent
of Mr. Benton. Should they be admitted into
the Union with their free constitutions, and a
territorial government established for Utah, it
does seem that all the otherq questions relating
to slavery may be arnicably settled, In re-
gard to the boundary between Texas and New
! Mexico. there should he no doubt It's clearly