Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1850-1854, 1852-09-17

improvement OF mankind, tor the elevation OF our
race.
Mr.. Chairman, have served in this hall some
fifteen years. During that period, think at
least two thirds of the time OF this BODY has been
occupied by the subject of slavery and other
matters connected with that institution For the
last three years, we can scarcely be said to have
done anything else but discuss and legslate for
slavery. This, sir, is all wrong. Slavery is
local institution, existing only in portion of the
states. The attempt to nationaze it is uncon-
stltutonai and unwarranted To do his. is now
the object ofboth the Wing and Democratic par
ties. Against these attempts, we, the Free De-
nocracy, wage unceasing, undying, unyelding
hostility. This war we shall never give up
We shall never lay aside our arms until victory
shall crown our efforts, until this government
shall be redeemed and disenthraed from the foul
stain of.chattel slavery Against oppression, in
all its FORMS and in all places, we have sworn
eternal hostility. Our sympathy for suffering
humanity is as broad as creation, reaching TO all
cljmcs, and embracing all who bear the image
of the Creator. To prosecuted Hungary, we
tender the assurance, that {" we feel for those in
bonds as bound with them" On this subject
the Democrats have spoken oraculary.
The Wings talk about "entangling alliances,
and standing upon foreign soil; but they dare
not take ditect issue on the propriety of exerlng
orr moral PtwcF, cur political influence to main
tain the law Of natons. Substantially, both
Wings and Democrats are opposed to us on this
subject. They would permit Russia or Austria
TO swallow up Hungary, without any protest or
expression of our disapprobation. We sympa-
thise with the oppressed of all nations; and we,
the Free Democracy, literally constitute the par
~ OF progress, At Buffalo we adopted the pol
icy of &c Cheap Postage far the People," and in
9crbcd 1t on our banner, and unfurIed it to the
breeze. We foresaw the advantages of increa-
sing the facilities OF communication among the
masses, and determined to confer upon our coun-
try those benefits, while Wings and Democrats
We're too tiuIid TO take position either for or
against it.
1 am aware that we are often charged with
being men of one idca-indeed, we are some
times called the party of one idea-and | refer
10 these facts to vindicate ourselves from
that charge. We dared 60 where neither of
those parties were willing to follow US nor to OPP
pose us; and in less than three years, the cor
RICHNESS of our position has been acknowledged
before the country.
Lands for the poor, homes for the destitute"
iree OF expense to all who would cmrrate to the
West, was another article in our political creed.
10 this policy, neither the Whig nor Democratic
party dared express their consent nor dared thew
oppose it, At this session, bill carving out
our views on this subject passed this body by
Learly vote of two to one. The Senate will
doubtless comply with the popular will of the
nation by passing this measure of bencvocnce,
which will cause thousands of hearts to swell
with gratitude and 10y Sir, the Free Democra-
g believe that governments were constituted to
protect, elevate, and render our race, our whole
race, more happy. That it is our duty az states
nan, as phanthrops's, as Christians, so far as
We have power, to raise up the bowed down, 'to
eHaIt the humble to inform the ignorant to
comfort the distressed, and 10 increase the hap
p.ness OF all who come within the sphere of
oar POLITICAL our moral or our religious influence
" course, we are hostile to those compromise
measures which the Wings and Democrats
are pledged to sustain.
In 1913, nearly three hundred thousand free
men cast their votes for our Presidential candi-
daIe. Since that period our moral and political
power has greatly increased. Probably one third
OF the members on this floor are indebted who
sympathise with us for their seats, ana many
were elected solely and entirely upon our princi-
pies. Three members of the Senate were cleo
ted as Free Democrats, while others were parti-
ally indebted to the votes of the Free Democra-
cy. In several State Legislatures we hold the
balance of power; but this is but little evidence
of the rapidly with which our principles are OK
tending. Our progress is marked by the change
Of feeling towards our doctrine in both the other
parties. Their hostility is diminishing daily
they arc becoming acquainted with our views,
and OF course, respect our motives. In States,
candidates are selected whose doctrines and prin-
Cpes are not obnoxious to us. The cloud
which, in 1913, was like unto mans hand in
SIZE, has now overspread the whole North and
viii soon extend over the nation, and finally the
world.
But il is said that those friends in the State of
Of New York, who came from the democratic
party, have returned to it. deeply feel and de-
plore this fact. | loved and honorcd thcm-I
still respect them; but must say, that, in my
Judgment, they have erred in departing from us
7, however, will not Judge them; to their own
masters they stand or fall Had they continued
y.th u.s. there is, in my opinion, no doubt that we
should, in November next, have effected the cleo
ton of President favorable to our views That
frey are friends of liberty, | know: that they
viii sustain the doctrines laid down in the Dem
ocratic confession of faith, or vote for Pierce
and King under the circumstances attending
their nomination, do not believe. | hope and
trust they will feel the propricty Of again acting
with us. But while they are permitted to iudre
for themselves, they and all mankind will accord
to us the same right. The members of our par
ty, generally, entered upon an organization with
the deep feeling and conviction that such al or
ganzation was necessary. Time and expert
cnce have confirmed us in that opinion. | have
stated the basis of our doctrines they are per-
manent, eternal as God himself While stand
lag upon these principles, 'ce cannot be rrong
The political and moral regeneration of our coun-
try-thc entire reformation of this government
from the practice of sustaining oppression, sla-
very and crime, is our object. 70 effect this
great and holy purpose, must require time and
perseverance In what | have said and done on
,IcSc questions, have but reflected the scnti-
r1entS and feelings of those cpresent-Indecd,
1nong them are many, very many, Older, and
b,1sr soldiers than myself. That people, Sir,
will stand firm. stcadfast and immOyabc upon
the doctrines and the organization which they
have adopted.
l am aware Of the Arguments 50 often used 10
persuade Frsc Sellers to vote fer thiS or that man,
this or that party. in order to gain some sup
posed temporary advantage. But, Sir, we or
LanZcd for the maju,a.uancr OF doctrines lmpor-
tant not merely oaloNn~Ajp, couutvo or a state,
but 10 man, wherever he j, found. Important
not merely to day. at this election, but in all COM
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