The Ohio star. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1830-1854, 1853-02-02
For Ae OHIO Sta,.
rhe RamRoIIing 1n EdInburg1l.

For the Ohio Star.
The Ball Rolling 1n Edinburgh.
Pursuant to notice in The Ohio STAR some friends
of human rights met at the Town House, on the
goth of January, and organized by appointing G.
Keen, Chairman. and nj. F. Spellman, Seereta-
ry.
Barron was appointed delegate to the Con-
vention at Columbus, and Chesteter Stone substl-
| tute.
On motion, P Barron. NJ. F. Speman and Mi
ner Strong were appointed committee TO prepare
plan for the organization of Free Democratic
Club. The Committee reported the following
declaration of principles and Constitution, which,
after free discussion, were adopted :-
1--WE believe in the unity, and common origin
of the human race-in the. doctrine that God made
| of one blood all the nations of men TO dwell on all
the face of the earth-in the golden rule, DO
unto others as ye would that others should do un-
to you i'm the Higher Law, 1t is better to obey
God than man lin Liberty, as the fundamental
condition Of human progress and periectIon-ln
Law, as the defender not destroyer of liberty
10 Order, as the result of Liberty established and
protected not subverted-by law, in the Ameri-
can Union, not as an end but MEANS menas
to the establishment of liberty and justice; worthy
of support only so long as it shall answer these
great ends"
We hold these truths to be self evident-that
all men created equal-that they are endowed
by their Creator, with certain nalienable rights,
that among these life, liberty and the pursuits
of happiness
ave hold these truths TO be applicable at all
times, to all men, of whatever cline or complexion;
and are therefore the uncompromising enemies of
Slavery. as a sin against God and crime against
man; which no human enactment or usage can
make right, and whose abolition is demanded alike
by Christian Humanity, and patriotism.
CONSTITUTION.
I ART. 1. This association shall be called the
Free Democratic Clud of Edinburgh.
ART. 9. The officers shall be a President,
Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. who
shall also constitute the Executive Board for the
transaction of the business of the Club, and shall
be chosen quarterly on the second Friday of Feb
ruary, May. August and November, and shall ho d
their offices till their successors be chosen.
ART. 3. The regular meetings of the Club
shall be held on the second Friday of each month.
at such hour and plaee as the Executive Board
shall determine; and special meetings may be
; held at any time On the call of the Board.
ART. a. Utterly renouncing and repu6iating
as hopelessly corrupt the old rroslavery parties
and Platforms it shall be the object of this Club
to carry out the principles embodied in the above
declaration by exerting every proper Influence to
promote the progress of the present anti-slavery
) movement-by discussions, procuring lecturers
circulating anli-slavery newspapers and document:
n
and by maintaining the integrity of the Free Dem
ocratc Party as permanent and progressive or
ganization; and aiding it in obtaining the ci nro
d of the Federal Government. that it may be admin
istered not with view to the spoils of office. bu
to the rights aid interests of the whole people.
: ART. 5. Funds for the use of the Club may bs
Q raised at any regular meeting by vote of ma
il jority of members present
6 ART. 6. Any person may become membe
. by signing this constitution.
d ART. 7. This organization shall continue il
IS force till after the presidential election of 1856
! Art. 8. This constitution may be altered o
1t amended by majority vote at any regular meot
v ing.
y The following officers were elected:
v Greenbury Keen, President
Is NJ. F. Spelman, Vice President,
= P. Barron, Secretary,
i Miner Strong. Treasurer.
> Resolued, That all who sympatl,ise with ii
le wrongs and degradation of the slave. be cordial
invited to meet and unite their efforts With Us
70 elevate and restore him to his rights.
D Resofued, That the character, the merits, ar
the necessities of our cause. require that at ii
9, opening of each meeting of the Club ferveht al
Il I'M r.
it ing on our efforts.
l. ReSoLUed, That the cauae we advocate is ii
cause of truth, bf right and of God and notwitl
$ standing the decrease in vote for the Presidel
10 tial candidate since 154s, yet there is substal
tial, healthy, and permanent increase of our pri
> cpes, as the late vote shows, compared with th
Of of 1874.
NJ Resolred, That the friends of our cause in 1t
>. several townships in the County, when it has n
already been done, be earnestly requested TO los
no time in organizing for the purpose of determil
ed and persevering action in the cause of freedom
Resolved, That the Secretary present copy
the proceedings of this meeting to the Ohio St,
D. for publications
y GREENBURY KEEN, President.
r. PUTNAM BARRON, Secretary.
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