The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-11-11
THINGS IN WISCONSIN.
EVANSVILLE, WIS, oct. q, 1852

D me EdUOT OF me NdtiOHul Era
DEAR SIR: While the readers of the Era are
favored with such numerous accounts of our
political revival in various portions of the
country, have thought it would be no more
than Justice to our cause as well as our candi-
dates, to send you a brief notice of the same
from this region And, that you may see what
has and is being accomplished during the pres
ent campaign, shall be under the necessity of
recurring to a few years of the past.
Ii will he recollected by many of your read
ers, that soon after the last Presidential cam
paign, there was pretended union effected in
this State, between the Hunker and Free De-
mocracy. The event soon demonstrated this
to be unwise policy for the cause of Freedom.
Had the Free Democracy in this State obeyed
the in JUNCTION, Be not unequally yOked to-
gether with unbelievers, much support would
have been saved to their cause for the result
soon proved that if the old party were with us
in principle at the time, their faith soon wa
vered, and they lapsed back to their old meas
ures. As a result many of the Free Democ-
racy-particularly those promoted to Offices,
and those seeking after them-went back also.
We had, however, with us, many who acted
the part of consistency, by not giving up those
principles for which they had left their old
parties; but their organizations were confined
chiefly to certain localities.
AT the commencement of the present cam
paign our cause had many obstacles with
which to contend However, as the time drew
near for the National Convention at Pittsburgh,
the friends of Freedom coke; aud perhaps
nothing contributed so much in etfecting this,
as the obnoxious platforms OF both the old par
ties The nominations made Mt our National
Convention were heartily approved by the
party here. as well as the platform there laid
down; and since that time, there have been
constant accessions from all sources, to Hale,
Julian, and Reform.
| Certain localities of our State within the
last few days have been dgitated into perfect
political earthquake, under the truth rs spoken
by our Presidential candidate. Verify some
might have thought the Union in great danger J
Old Foges who had not seen clear political
horizon for years have had the fog 80 com
pletely driven from their minds, they can now
see their way clear for Freedom Office-seek-
ers who thought that party ties were drawn
SO closely that they were sure of their prize, so
near at hand have seen them completely sun
dered and such a host DESERVING their ranks,
that they look aghast under disappointment
and rage
excepting those held in this place, shall speak
in more particular manner of their efforts
and the results here.
Mr. Julian addressed us on the l4th instant
The day was unfavorable, and the audience
had to be convened in Hall which, though
large did not accommodate all who wanted to
hear He spoke in the afternoon and in the
evening to the great instruction and edica-
pa of m I,ntI, Ua
has but few equals in the happy manner he
presents his views to Others. Those present
who had listened to the famed Tom Corwin,
think Julian equal to him in humor and keen
sarcasm, and that he exceeds the other in
moral and manly debate. Under his efforts,
goodly number Of Old party men had their
faith very much shaken while not a few, who
had hitherto gone as their leaders dictated,
came out maniuily and declared themselves for
Hale and Julian.
Mr.. Julian in person, is tall, intellectual and
commanding in appearance, possesses n sweet
musical voice, and a rich fund of language and
sentiment. He rivets his thoughts deeply on
the minds Of his hearers. Indiana may well
be proud Of 80 noble a son, and such high
standard-beare of political reform May he
long live to battle for his country, and against
oppression throughout the world He left the
field here in n good condition TO receive the
seed which Mr. Hale might SOW.
Though we had expected that Mr. Hale
would visit our place while in the State, yet We
only had three days notice Of his coming; and
with this short call for meeting, some two or
three thousand assembled to hear the great
champion of Liberty. He addressed us yester-
day Il was one Of our beautiful Indian sum
mer days, such as have seen only in this
Western cline All were absorbed in antici-
patton Of hearing from his lips those great
truths which he had promulgated so manfully
in the midst Of his prosecutors. Our teachers
dismissed their schools, and came with their
pupils our farmers, mechanics, merchants,
day-laborers, and all, came-many with their
wives sons, and daughters. Ii was truly de-
lightful to see such a vast audience of anxious
hearers on no important an occasion.
As the orator progressed, dealing out in his
fascinating manner, individual responsibility |
and the necessity Of manly and individual ac- !
ton in the present crisis occasionally inter
spersng humorous illustrations, all seemed to
forget their political differences, and drink
with delight the great truths and moral scntl-
ments which he uttered He spoke for more
than two hours-his voice often drowned with
the responses Of the audience At times, during
his address, he gave utterance TO the deep feel
ings Of his heart and uttered strains Of elo-
quence irresistible No one questioned his sin-
cerity no one found fault with his speaking,
or the sentiments which he proclaimed. twas
truly great feast to all assembled unless,
perchance an occasional one who thought his
craft endangered And when he closed his
political adversaries acknowledged the truth Of
his n uumcnt and his statements The uniyer.
sl expression was, It's truth, every word Of
il and well told" Many apostate Free Demo-
Gratis were reclaimed, and some OF the hunkerest
Of Hunkers came out manfuly for the right
and are now arrayed on the side Of Hale
Julian and Liberty.
To many Of your readers, who have never