The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-11-11
WHAT SHALL BE DONE!

The Western Reserve (O) Chronicle has al
ready commenced the discussion of the ques-
ton What shall FresSoilers do now?n
." We desire, in 1856, to elect to the Chief
! Magistracy of this nation that noble son of
Freedom, that living embodiment of true prin-
ciples, john p. HALE and to secure 50 desira-
| bic result we must continue to "dgitateH
until all men shall hear of and adopt our prin-
| cples. To secure this end, the Free Democratic
papers must be widely circulated; not only
every Free-Soiler, but every liberal man Of
whatever party should investigate our princi-
pies sean our action, and honestly determine
what is his duty in the great warfare now
going on between Liberty and Siduery
THE Importance of a wide circulation for
the country papers is not properly appreciated,
we fear by our friends. 1t is the mighty lever
by which local victories are achieved it is the
convenient messenger that may be placed in
every hamlet in the land. Without it there
can be no success. The documents should also
be disseminated far and near, that the people
may at all times be impressed with the i'm
portance of unceasing activity in promoting
the veal of mankind.
There are Throughout the country many Free
Democratic organizations, that were expressly
organized to act upon the late election Let
these organizations be continued for the next
four years let occasional meetings be held
Have speeches; hold discussions: use any and
every means to bring intelligence in contact
with the public mind These organizations
may be made a source of real enjoyment du-
ring the long winter evenings, as they will be
source of profit At your meetings for
speeches or discussions, be sure and have the
ladies with you. Many of them, indeed have
eloquent tongues, and if they could be prevailed
upon to overcome their tmidity, would speak
eloquehtly for the oppressed. Bring as many
of them rs possible into the service"
We suppose this may be taken as a pretty
fair illustration of the enterprising spirit of
Free-Soilism They seem determined to 90
ahead. The Chronicle adds
at is now proposed and expected that, with
in the year, the Free Democracy will hold
their National Convention and place their can
ddates in nomination. The idea of longer
waiting for the action of the old parties, pledged
as they are to the Slave Power, is deemed pre-
posterous. Let us, therefore have our Conven-
ton within the year, select our men, land none
better could be selected than Hale and Julian
and continue the warfare from election till
election. In this way we shall deserve and Sc
cure the confidence Of both friends and foes
In doing this, we shall secure success in 1856
A four years electioneering campaign for
the Presidency might be rather trying to flesh
and blood, and there might be danger of get
ting out of breath before the time of the final
struggle Is it worth while to get the fires up,
and waste fuel and steam, till the locomotive
! is about ready to start Solomon saws "tberc
is "A time for all things" Once in one or two
years we hold State elections, and then we
must attend to them and once in four years
we elect a President. Can we keep up pc
rennidl excitement to accomplish quadrennial
object The Free-Soilers for what seemed to
many very fair reasons deferred their last Ma
tional Convention till August The time left
for the canvass was very short but, suppose
they should hold their next Convention in
the spring or winter preceding the Presiden-
tial election, would they not have time enough
then for satisfactory canvass-say six or nine
months! The truth is, electoncerng is hard
work, and should it exceed half year, bron-
chtis might play the mischief with our ora
tors Besides, Presidential ticket four years
old like an old advertisement, might fail to
attract much attention.
However we are not strenuous about the
matter, as our own course will be the same
whether Presidential contest be opened now
or four years hence.