The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1851-04-24

expressed from time TO time in rolo,i.. nave
duty of anti-slavery voters, agree in The 80 ,I
with those recently put forth by the Free Sail
Press We continue to quote from our canton,
poraries
From The PaiHesrills (0) Tslgraph
THE DUTY OF FREE SOIL VOTERS
It's true that we may be the third partvp
the " balance Of powern But we possess tho CO..
numerical strength now we ever did Loot ~.
and see what We have accomplished With bn,
comparatively few voters, we have forced the w.
greater parties to acknowledge our power and the
Justice OF our cause. We have in the United
States Senate, Hale, Chase, a Seward. n Fish
WADE, and others who are equally reliable
upon slavery test. In the House, we have
many aole ana honest men who can give direc-
ton to its proceedings. But the most brilliant
triumphs may be read in the Constitution of
California, which has been recognised nv Con-
gress; and in that of New Mexico. which Terri
tory will ere long be admitted as a State with the
"antl-sayery proviso.n And, further, look at
the South, and there we witness the growing
hostility to slavery, as is evidenced in the Colo
AVIATION efforts, as well as in the direct move.
ments towards emancipation.
The subject upon which we are writing, "The
Duty of Free Soil Voters" is beginning to excite
the attention Of the editors and writers who are
devoted to the cause. Several admirable articles
have appeared in the National Era, which we, in
the main, endorse The proposition to maintain
our distinct national organization has our most
hearty approval. We must make no concessions
to the other parties we cannot make any and be
honest Let them have the little offices Of profit
our friends should strike higher We can man
age to control the legislation of the country and
thus effect great results, if not Immediately, in
time to come.
We can see no inducement for q man who has
heretofore acted with US to boltp at this june
ture. Why should one who originally belonged
to the Wing party go back to his old partisan
-Nrie9ds2 That party has deserted every princi-
pie for which it once contended-n has adopted
the Baltimore Platform Let him who doubts
this turn to the Message of President Fillmore,
and study it carefully. II he can point out any
material difference between the doctrines he adj
vocates and those contended for by the Democrats,
we will surrender our views on the subject and
bid him return TO his first loven WHY should
one who originally belonged to the Democratic
party 20 back to his old partisan friends? That
party, which is decrepid with age and bad medi-
cation, has no longer anything to contend for.
We do not see upon any of its national banners
a single inscription which may not also be seen
upon the banners of their ancient opponents
The great political topic now IS SLAVERY.
Shall this institution be fostered by Government;
and by the men, money, and religion of the
North2 Shall it be extended to territory now
free2 Shall it not be abolished where there is
constitutional power to do 500 Shall the Fugi-
tive Law remain upon the statute books? These
are among the questions to be decided by the
voters Of this country. We appeal candidly to
all intelligent citizens: Do either Of the old par
ties present questions of greater Importance
We think not.
We say, then, let us maintain our national or
ganization-let US, when the proper time arrives,
select candidates for President and Vice Presi-
dent-and let every Free-Soiler vote for them
In every Congressional, Senatorial, and Assem-
bly, district let our friends organize, and vote
their principles into Office, il not their men.