The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1852-12-23
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EUansUilLe, Ind, Dec. 7, 1s52.--Tho fricnt
of freedom In tins State placed my name upo
their ticket for Governor, at tho late election
and during the canvass, have discussed tl
subject of slavery, and questions connecte
with it, in The southern part of this State, an
along the Ohio river. ! have made speeche
in sll the principal towns on that river, inoInd
ing Moant Vernon, Evansville, New ALBANY
Madison, and Lawrcncoburg, frequently hayin
| Shareholders for hearers. never met wit
the least interruption or disturbance in any q
those places, but | was listened b. with pro
found attention, and treated ciyilly, nav ever
kindly, by all parties.
On the 18th day of October last had a,
appointment at Terre Ilaute, in this State.
fine audience assembled at night in the cour
house. and after having proceeded with IN,
Discourse for about 30 or 80 minutes, was rs
saulted by few blackguards, and driven from
the stand, and prevented by violence from pro
ooodIng with my remarks Although not NOR
than "A doSen men took an GCtrue part in throw
ing missiles, (rotten eggs yet bour hundye,
cHiscns tccrs present. and lr1t,lcssed a. and O,ii
tro Of all hal number had TIC moral oourag
to raise their voices publicly against the inia
nous outrage. When assaulted, | was begin
hing to discuss the Fugitive Slave Law, in ,
manner to give no Just cause of offence.
Tho pross OF Terre Haute has either refuse,
to publish these facts, or has 80 garbled then
that the public have mover rightly understood,
them This is the only outrage of tho sor
which has been PERFORATED during tho pas
canvass either in the free or slave States so (aI
as have been informed.
The town of Terre Haute is the only plac,
whose citizens have permitted the right Of free
discussion to be publicly struck down by VIC
lence. The facts should BIO published to the
world. AIR
Dayton, Ono, Dec. s, lS52--lf those ten are
not my proportion of the fifty thousand, let me
know, and will try for ten more, for tho list
MUST 20 up to 10000 next year. The pleasure
of getting subscribers is sufficient commission,
and if You can AFFORD the paper for 81 so when
ten or more are taken, it viii be a strong in
ducement to subscribe
Ann Arbor, Mich, Dee. B. lS52--We hope
to send you al increased number of subscribers
this TALL; two clubs are now being formed. Our
cause IL onward. Already, since the election
individuals from the old parties are indentfy-
ing themselves with us.
Camden, Prebie co., Ohio, Nop 80, 1852
Since the Presidential election is over, there
seems to be quite an interest felt by the Wings
and Democrats to obtain information in regard
to our principles, as it is pretty generally con.
coded on all sides, that the next contest viii no
between the Free Democracy and the old line
Democrats We were mover better organized
in Ohio than at this time never in better spir.
its-nnd we are determined to keep ti,7 t.il
rolling until Ohio shall be- in truth and real
ity, free State which event will be in les,
than four years-mark that Moro anon.
New Richmond, Ohio--I have been regu-
lar subscriber to your paper from its commence
ment, and consider it the most reliable paper
that can find and this seems 10 be tho opin-
ion of all parties, Wings and Democrats. / in
tend to do all in my power to increase it's cir
culation, knowing that wherever the Era crcu.
latos We have the most voters and verify be-
lieve that could the Era be placed in every
family in tho nation, that in So John p Hale
would get larger popular vote than did Frank
lin Pierce in 1852.
York Springs, Penn, Dec, Q, iS52-Whats
to be- done next, Doctor Shareholders of the
South, and slavery apologSts of the North, do
and are determined to rule tho nation, in def
ance of every principle of right and justice.
could willingly give up, and let everything g.
in the easiest channels, if there Was no princi
Pile at stake; but whilst that principle exists,
will never let go endeayoring to support it, un-
loss my reason forsake me, and my conscience
dies right out We will try it again in SO.
PlainfeM, Hendricks, CO., Ind, 12mo. fSt 1882
This township acquitted itself noby at the late
Presidential election. We gave "a votes for
Hale and Julian, more than double the vote
ever given for Free Soil mt any former election
Many who had always been strongly attached
to tho old parties voted with us, and others
did not vote ut all We now feel the necessity
of keeping up our organization in future, in all
minor elections We have heretofore been
voting tho FREQ Soil ticket Mt tho Presidential
elections and with tho old parties on other oc.
casiOns; this is wrong, for in so doing We no,
only lose our strength, but give the old parties
N claim upon us.
Harpcvsb,trg Dec. 4, iS52-The cause o
liberty and right il hourshing and you may
ere long look for another club, though we be
icvo in sustaining our local papcrs and thos'
belonging to our State, ~ well rs those at 8
distance.
Plymouth, December, IS52-For Ii years
have voted this minority ticket, and Am ready
if necessary, TO vote ii years more in a minor
ity but we in Ohio pulled pretty closely {,
lSis. We shall be heard from in so for Hall
and Julan--God bless them no tillterin,
now. We are full of courage and hope Yol
will hear from mo again soon. | shall maxi
my 40 Subscribers. Yours, for the triumph q
FREQ Democracy.
Clyde WAYNE co., N. Y, Dce.-The friend
of Freedom in this region were never moro on
Outraged than ut present We think no othe
name than that OF John 7. Hale would hav
answered in tho recent campaign 40 we ar
of the opinion that il the Free Democrat
study their true policy, they will keep tina
noble embodiment of their principles bcfor
the People, and thus let him be the People
candidate for 1886 and whore will he the M
cessity Of initiating the corrupt parties by cal
ing National Convention,
Fort Wayne, Ia, Dec, 6.--Wc have "a vote
in our county. There were I cast in lsis 70
Van Buren There has never boon, to IN
knowledge, an Anti-Slavcry lecture Delivers
in the county. We have no assistance from
abroad Free Soil speakers seem to DO afrai'
of US, suppose they must think ,hcre move
WAS An Anti Slavery man in Allen county. S
much for the want Of organization.
Saranna, Carroll CO., H., Dec 2-The Ere
Democrats ara the only men, that know Of
that appear satisfied with the result of tn
election. They are firm in their principles
and M Mr.. Washburn is man of good char
acter, respectable talent and interchangeable in
dustry, and elected BY Free Democratic votes
although professed Wing. it is regarded her