Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1854-06-14
Union for Liberty.


ted its willingness to meet this responsibility.
The Convention of the Independent De-
mocracy in Massachusetts, at its late meet
ing.
g ResolUed, That in this crisis, when Lib
erty seems doomed to utter destruction, ual-
less the whole North is rallied to her defence,
the Free Democracy are willing TO ref'nq~iSh
aHparty considerations to forget all past host'S-
stfes, to disregard all minor differences, to sac
Ttce everything but their principles, ~ order 20
secare G's etectual union of true men against
the mighty conspiracy Of Shareholders and
DoUGHFACEs that noso threatens to oUerthroao
the peace, tho honor, and the free institutions q
tie country
The spirit of this resolution glowed in all
the speeches that were made.
AT a meeting of the State Free Democratic
Association, held at indianapolis, Indiana, on
the 25th, being attended by the leading men
of the party, after re-afirmation of its prin-
ciples, and denunciation of the bill to repeal
the Missouri Compromise, the following res
olutions were adopted unanimously;
/" ResoEped, That we have no idolatrous at
tachment for mere party names, but seek the
triumph of principles, and that we recommend
in the present crisis a cooperation oil all per-
sons who are opposed to said measure, with
view to its repeal.
The policy thus indicated is wise and hber-
al. An able editorial in the Free Democrat,
the organ of the Association, strongly urges
the duty of the union. Itsays:
We think the Convention acted wisely in
holding on to their organization, but at the
same time inviting the actice cooperation OF
the Independent men of all parties, III SEEK
ing the repeal of the infamous conspiracy to
defraud the people of the free States OF their
political birthright."
1t says it is willing to give up its organiza-
ton, and unite with all when they adopt sound
principles on the subject of Slavery, but not
before.
These principles do not stop Nth the over-
throw Of the Nebraska ritIGny; they contemplate
the complete severing of the Federal Gocern-
ment from all responsibility for the Institution
of SlaUery, By It's prohibition and abolition
sohererer the Federal Government has j,sriSdic-
tion, and by the repeal Of all national laos re-
cognisi'ig or sustaining it,
But, if the old parties reject the policy of
Onion for Liberty, the Prec Democrat is still
willing to adopt the policy of cooperation.
s'Whi1e, then, zoe should adhere teraaciously
to our oacn organisation, ace think 1T our duty
also to cooperate Nth other parties, tehen, by
doing so, ace can secure triumph scithoW a
sacrifice of principle. We think the present
crisis peculiarly appropriate for sech a naoUs-
nlent.'
We now learn from tclegraphic despatch
published in the New York Tribune, that a
State Convention, composed of representa-
tives of all parties in the State, will be held
in July, to take proper steps for the restora-
ton of the Anti-Slavery restriction repealed
BY the Nebraska Bill, and we presume, other
measures against the Slave Power. We hope
the movement may be wisely planned and
executed.
Ohio for great State Convention, proposed
by Wing, Democratic, and Independent Dem
ocratic papers. The Ohio Columbian says:
"We learn that our Representatives in Con-
gress, who have taken active part against the
Nebraska swindle, will issue an address re-
commencing a State Convention of men of
all parties, who will continue to oppose the
establishment of Slavery in Kansas and Ne
braska, to be held on the 18th of July, the
anniversary of the adoption of the Ordinance
of 1887. The same time has been proposed
by number of papers in different parts of the
State; and we presume all will concur in
that time. More definite notice may be ex-
pected in our next weeks paper"
This movement in Ohio meets with great
favor in other Northwestern States, formed
out of the great Territory consecrated to Free
dom by the Ordinance of 1887. That Ordi-
nance was passed ON the 18th of July, and it
is fit that it should be commemorated by
a movement intended to redeem the country
from the rule of Slavery.
The Sentinel, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, an
Old Line Democratic paper, says of the Ohio
Convention:
sit is proposed that the Convention come
from the People, and men of all parties are
invited to attendant take part in the proceed
ings. The object is good one, and the time
fifty chosen. Why should not a similar con-
vention, for similar objects, be held in each
one of the free States, organized under that
great charter of Freedom, whose birthday
would be thus appropriately celebrated p
This suggestion meets with prompt and
warm response from the Free Democrat, of
Milwaukee, which says
We heartily second the proposition for a
State Convention of all the friends of Free
dom, irrespective of party, OF Madison, on the
18th of July, to organize for the repeal of the
Nebraska bill, and Of all laws enacted for the
special benegt of Slavery. We trust that all
the presses of the State, in favor of such a
Convention, will respond to the proposition
promptly. Such movement, inaugurated
among the People, in the spirit of '76, would
muster to its standard an Overwhelming ma
jority of the voters Of the State, and secure
the return of three members Of Congress,
State Legislature, and United States Sena-
tor, pledged to Freedom and repeal. Shall
such consunfmation be efecteds What say
the press and the people:"
The Hartford Republican, the organ of
the Independent Democracy in Connecti-
cut, says -
"There are but two courses for us to pur-
sue now. Either the North must band to-
gether in defence Of our liberties, or it must
consent to wear the cruel yoke Of the South
ern Power. If the Wing party, at this juno
ture, will consent to plunge mere Whiggery
out of sight, and issue a call for large Con-
vention of all men opposed to the encroach-
ments of Slavery-of all men who are willing
to demand the repeal of the Douglas bill, to
construct new Party of Freedom--then the
North will triumph. Such Party would in
clude almost the entire body of Northern
Wings, the whele Free Soil force, and large
,har of 81,