New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1851-07-03
Freedom Convention at Rayenna.

Pursuant to notice, large assemblage of
the friends of Freedom from the Western Reserve
and other portions OF the State OF ONO, convened al
Rayenna June 25.
Col John L. Morse of Lake County, was appoint
ed President of the Convention, assisted by nine Wee
Presidents and SIX Secretaries.
A Committee OF two from each county having been
appointed to report resolutions the Convention was
addressed by Senator Chase, Samuel Lewis, ana j..
II. Giddings, IN able and effective speeches, which
responded to with the most enthusiastic plauditS
by the assembled throng.
Hon Daniel r. Tilden Of Summit County. as
Chairman OF the Committee, reported series OF res
oluiions which, with some slight amendments, were
unanimously and enthusiastically adopted oy the
Convention. Among them are the following;
ReSolcd, That we reterae the doctrines ana hrny al
here the principles asserted at the Buffalo Conyentc IN
August 6s8 and the Columbus Convention IN DeCenDer
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Rrso,d That the question of Slavery and its relations
the and National Governments. has come IN the
progress of events to be of paramount Importance IN Amerl
can pocs and that party alone which proposes 10 's h
well all other questions Is nghiiuy entitled 10 the
KCsCred That those men or parties who voted for and
now urge tn enforcement continuance II the Slave Law
should he repudai,d by all who love justice OF seek the
Kcscrss That we believe the great of the people
belonging TO both the Mhlg and Democratic parties really
desire y happiness. eleyar and progress Of our race,
and that the time has arrived when good Men 0f al paes
should ure for The overthrow Of corrupt administration
and to eve effect u the sell evident truths provided
the Declaration Of incep ndence, ana which constitute the
basis of our Government
Peso,ee. That The enemies Of human liberty rule
eur nation because the friends OF freedom divided IN
their POLITICAL eolts and that Is the object Of the Free
Democracy 10 rally all who sustain the night 81. man to lis
freedom 10 rescue the Government from the hands OF those
who prostitute rs 10 the purposes OF oppression and
cruelty.
RsSolred That We recommend the holding of National
Convention the riosds offeedom throughout the Union,
at Cleveland Wednesday the 18th day Of September
next or tie purpose If consulting together 10 the next
Presidential canvass and 10 harmonic and unite all the
Of the nation opposed 70 Slavery ana the slave
power. -
Rescued That recommend 10 the Fees Democracy
each county an immediate ORGANIZATION That they pro-
cure and papcrs and documents among the
pie hold township meetings ami county conventions, and
every means pTomulga'e our dcctrneS anu prn-
ciIles. ,. -, .,
T. Spading being loudly called for. appeared upon
the stand. and spoke for short period with his &C.
custoiued vigorous and effective eloquence.
II was directed that synopsis of the Buffalo ana
Columbus Platforms, alluded 10 and sanctioned III
N, first resolution be Incorporated IN the Conven-
ton proceedings and published part OF the same
An able letter rom Hon. Charles +. Adams. was
read and also ordered to be incorporated IN the pro,
ceeGirgs, and on motion, the Convention adjourned
stc die.
Tire exercises of the day were fun OF interest,
harmonious and satisfactory and the most energetic
and patriotic determination egncei 10 press ioswAd
and strike higher in the great cause of freedom ana
of man Upward OF two thousand persons were
present al the Convention. The exercises " re IN
ierpelsed BY Songs OF Freedom from the Hitter sonS
who were present The occasion. and whose sing
ing vas received with much enthusiasm