Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1851-03-04
IFrnm lhe Commonwealth


Denounced.
One of the largest and most enthusiastic meetings
of the citizens of Lynn, held in that place, as
sembled at Lyceunl Hall on Saturday evening. The
meeting organised by the choice of the following
officers
Presdent-Hon. GEORGE HooD, Mayor.
Vice Pres dents-Jonathun Buf'um, Jesse Hutch
nson, Addison Davis, Capt William Phillips, Jas
P. Oliver
Secretaries-James N Buffum, DR.. Edward New
hall.
Mayor HooD, on taking the chair, was enthusiast
tlcally received. He said that he was glad to see
such meeting, and that he felt honored in being
called to preside He did not advocate armed re-
sstance TO the law. Such course was impoitic
and unnecessary. But he thought the law unconsti-
tutlonal, and knew it to be unjust, inhuman-a law
not to be enacted, and not fit to be obeyed Cheers
The freenen of New England would not submit to
become the bood-hounds of the South (Cres of
mo, nono He had before condemned the prnci-
pies OF this bill; but its practical working had made
1t more datestabe and abhorrent TO the feelings of
Christian men. The whole power of the national
government as, at this moment exerted to reduce
Northern citizens into bondage; TO sever family ties;
to drive fathers and husbands into exile; to bring
misery and ruin upon the poorest and weakest of our
people.
He believed that the men and women of Lynn
would be true to the dictates of humanity and to the
precepts of Christ; and for one he solemnly pledged
himself never to lift finger in the work Of returning
fellow man to slavery. Great cheering followed
this declaration, which closed eloquent Speech of
which we only furnish meagre abstract
A committee five was appointed to prepare and
report resolutions, after which,
Thomas Russell, ESQ.,, of Boston, was introduced
to the meeting, and made earnest and able appeal
10 defence of the Constitution of the United States
and against the Fugitive Slave Law. He was atten-
lively listened to, for about one hour, and resumed
his seat amid great applause.
Addison Davis, of Lynn, from the Committee on
Resolutions, made the following report:
l. Resolued That regard the Fugitive Slave Law
as unconstituonal-an utter violation of the funda-
mental principles of Institutions and fragrant de-
NAL OF the hottest dictates of our nature and the law of
God.
2. Risolved, That, taking such view of this law,
we hold obedience to it wrong; and while counten-
ance no rebellion or violent resistance, and will submit
II need be- to its penalties, will neither aid directly
or indirectly in its execution; and we call for its i'm
mediate and unconditional repeal
B. Resolved, That we hold the men who have passed
this aw-especialy those from the North-as false to
their duties, 10 their God, heil country and their race
worthy only OF the SeUerest reprobaton; and that
among these we deem late Senator, the present
Secretary of State, having bad pre-emnence-dis-
honorng the State that has ostered him. and the coun
try that has exalted him.
A. Res0lved, That the citizens of Lynn, being free
themselves, will never assist in enslaving Others
o. ResoiUed, That we deeply sympathize with those
OF our citizens, Who IN fear of this law, have been
PEELED to flee from their homes and that we trust they
may enjoy unmolested under monarchical institutions
that liberty which is denied them here
T. Resoivad, That this meeting tender His Honor
the Mayor its earnest thanks for his noble declaration
that he will never his official powers to protect those
who come among us to kidnap our fellow citizens.
Rev, z. z. Shackford (Unitarian) of Lynn, was
next introduced. lie regretted that his health would
not permit his saying all that he desired to. He
could most heartily support the resolutions n4roI
Ihey justify themselves to the reason and coDscences
of all true friends of freedom The speaker said he
had repeatedly heard from the lips and pen of DIS
tlngulshed politicians, that there is no higher law
than those Of the State and the Constitution He re-
pudIated such an idea. He could not svmpathize
! with the men who advocate such doctrines He
: recognized higher law than those of any human
goVernment-the Divine Law of God enionine
upon us to do unto Others as we would that they
should do unto u.s. If there is God but thhe Unit
ed States, who, asked the Speaker are these God
makers that we thus called upon to reverence ,
lhey are too well known to be named He was
glad OF the privilege to pledge himself on the side of
the oppressed. speaker before him thought the
Fugitive Slave Law would never be enforced He
believed otherwise.
believe, said Mr. S. that the law will be enforced.
lhe black cloud is gathering thick and fast. We
have got to suffer, some of u.s. For one. am nre1
pared Tor the issue. Let come and let us meet it
IKE men, (Great cheering) He believed there was
continually growing in this community fire of pub
nc opinion that would finally purify official stations,
traitors VIII have to fly. 1t must be our work to
Keep the ire burning. We must agitate. agitate
Aquatic until we have won the glorious victory.
NCheers'( lie was ready to take his share of per
tsecutlon, If there is TO be any. He expected if would
come as an inevitable result sooner or later and he
was willing to meet it. Great appla1se) He re-
Joiced TO see such mighty assembly, and such gen.
uine good feeling for the oppressed. He also glo
t'eu IN tne strong denunclaon which had been so
justly administered by the meeting to opppressors
spirit might prevail until liberty shall triumph. Mr.,
Shacktord sat down amid lhunders of applause.
Other addresses were made by James n. Buffpn
Addison Davis, Rev. E. G. Brooks and Nathaniel
Holder, Of Lynn, Charles Lenox Remond Of Salem.
and 5. p. Hanscom of Boston,
Mr.. Davis said he was ready for treason. accord-
| ing to the new version. He was clad Shadroch
escaped, and regretted he was not able TO offer him
succor and aid. The Mayors counsel against armed
resistance to the Fugitive Slave Law was consistent
with the duties of his Office He (the speakerl
would not use arms himself But ifhe were back
man. ana the protection of law should be withheld
ion NM as IL now Is from others, he considered
defence "'i''' :" SELL
Inc Key. Mr. Brooks made short but very able
speecn' ne SAD the Rev. gentleman (AIr Shack
iord) had uttered the sentiments of bs own e,nl;.
lie responded to them hearty Amen. He vas
glad to find man who was willing to stand man ,ho
Bible and its divine teachings, rather than heed the
teachings OF trucking politicians The speaker ex.
pressed his deep hatred of the Fugitive SlavoT III