Daily national era. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1854, 1854-03-20

calling out burst after burst OF applause
The following gentlemen, and rs many 9TH
ers a. may choose to 60, were appointed dele
gates to the State Convention:
r. c. Schenck, L. Huesman J. g. Crane, G,
w. Malambre, H. Wigand 8 Dawson, Z, A.
Parrott DR.. A. Schulek, q. w. Brown, and r.
Green.
The meeting did not adjourn until after 10
O'clock.
OUR CORRESPONDENCE
Warren county, Pa, MarsA 3, l854.-As q
friend Of freedom, tender to you my grateful
which you have displayed, in opposing that
atrocious scheme to extend the area Of Slavery,
known rs the Nebraska bill.o The people
in this Congressional district are aroused to
the iniquity of the proposition. Mr. Curtis,
the present Representative, has appeared before
his constituents, in o meeting called for the
purpose Of expressing their hostility to the
measure.
The district is largely Democratic, and sup
posed to be reliable under all circumstances,
and upon all questions favored by the powers
that boz But Mr.. Curtis found, upon his
arrival at home, that even the "Wild Cat
district" was aroused to opposition by such
perfdy. The meeting was held at Warren,
on Monday evening, March 9th. Being court
week, the town was full of the yeomanry, who
manifested their interest in the subject by at
tending the meeting. Mr. Scofeld, Demo-
cratic lawyer Of ability and great popularity,
presided, assisted by a number Of Vice Presi-
dents and Secretary. Upon rising, Mr.. Cur
tis manifested very considerable embarrass-
ment Ii was evident that he was surrounded
by very uncomfortable circumstances He
foundered and boggled very much, as mem
Der OF Congress would do, who was attempting
to please an audience who radically differed
with him in sentiment. He declared that he
had no will, other than to reflect the views and
wishes Of his constituents, and that he had
not made up his opinion upon the subject;
that be had been anxiously waiting to be in
formed Of their wishes upon the bill was op-
posed to Slavery; that his residence in Wash
ington had not changed his views upon that
subject &c. He declared that he never would
vote for any bill that would have tendency
to extend Slavery, but that he might differ
a0ith others to the effect Of certain propositions,
doing so-was anxious to know what his con-
stituents would have him do, &c>
Several others addressed the meeting, all in
opposition to the measure
Judge Church (Democrat) was very decided
in his opposition.
Mr.. Scofeld, the President made few re-
marks, which told with great effect upon the
audience He denounced the scheme as one
of unmitigated audacity. His speech struck
the sympathetic cord, and electrified the au-
dience They wished for no chary, halfway
expressions of hostility.
The meeting was characterized by great
enthusiasm and unanimity. No one had the
hardihood to stand up in defence of the I'M
putty.
Whether Mr. Curtis will consider himself
instructed, am not prepared to say, but he
may rely upon it, that should he vote for the
bill, some one else will have the honor to repre-
sent the hardy mountaineers residing on the
head waters Of the Allegheny, in the thirty
fourth Congress. "CoNEwoNGo."
Worcester March Is, IS54.--The citizens Of
this place, without distinction Of party, on Sat
urday evening last, made an enthusiastic DEM
onstration in the City Hail. by the unanimous
protest Of crowded assemblage, against the
contamination Of the proposed Nebraska ini-
guilty. Ex-Mayor Bacon presided, assisted by
list Of Vice Presidents of all political parties,
and gentlemen Of distinguished ability made
eloquent addresses. The whole proceedings
were an earnest and unanimous protest, in the
name Of tha heart of the Commonwealth,
against the foul conspiracy to extend Slavery
into Nebraska. Would to God that meetings
OF such stamp could be held in every city, vii
lage, and hamlet, in the whole North.
Yours, truly, c. A. w.
Moline, Rock Island co.. III, March 10, 1854
The Nebraska rascality receives but little fa-
yor here. The Rock Island Republican is in
favor Of Douglass movement The editor and
the editors father are Office. holders under the
General Government
Troy, Madison co, H. March 8, 1884,
have just returned from visit to Springfield
and Chicago. Public opinion in these two
cities was surprised to find SO strongly in IA
vor Of Freedom The outward pressure was
undoubtedly felt by our Legislature at its last
session | myself heard Omilveny rcproach
the Senators with this, and accuse them OF
cowardice. After the acts passed by our Legis-
lature last year, never expected to SEQ among
the members, 30 many decided opponents OF
Douglass Nebraska bill. That Nebraska bin
will give tho Free-Soilcrs next year, from
$4,000 to 100000 votes, in addition to their
present strength. Perhaps it may make us the
second party numerically, in the country.