The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1854-06-22

ence and in spirit of elevated patriotism unite
in unselfsh devotion to the great cause OF
human rights
In Vermont still another way opens towards
union. The whole Wing Party emphatically
adopts the Principles and Policy for which In
dependent Democrats have so infiexibly con-
tended; and now, what should prevent their
combination? The Brandon (Vt) Post, Free
Democratic paper, speaking of the action OF
tho Convention, says:
Although it would have been better to
have adjourned without making any nominal
TONS and issue general call for that purpose,
still we are not disposed to view that an ,lnsur
mountable obstacle to a union of the TRENDS OF
freedom, and would urge upon the Convention
to assemble on the 29th, the wisdom OF ADOPT
ing the ticket put in nomination at Rutland.
We have vet to meet the Free Democrat who
feels otherwise.
GAS to old party names, the less harped
upon the better, until the Convention OF free
States settle that matter. If man asks you
what party you belong to, tell him you belong
to the LEAGUE OF FREEDOM That will pass
you by St. Peter"
Let the same spirit prevail ip the lndepend-
ent Democratic Convention to be held on the
29sh, and the cause of Freedom in Vermont
will triumph throughout the State.
In Michigan there is evidently strong desire
among the dsinterested friends of freedom Of ali
parties to unite in new organization. The
Independent Democratic ticket in nomination,
was framed before the passage of the Nebraska
Bill, but with q generous reference to party
predilections. Men who had acted with other
parties, but were sound on the question OF hui
man rights, were unhesitatingly placed on the
ticket. Our friends, in their nominations, pur-
sued the same policy in relation to Wings and
Democrats. that the Wings in Vermont have
pursued towards Independent Democrats. Un-
der such circumstances, the fact that ticket
has been nominated, ought to be no obstacle
to union. The New York Tribune says:
@Our advice is, Let it be sustained by the
united Anti Nebraska forces, with the under
standing that the Wings shall have the United
States Senator, and q majority of the Legisla-
ture, and that the Wings and Anti. Nebraska
Democrats shall have the four members Of
Congress OF course, the Free Soil candidates
will get out Of the way if that be requisite
but why should it be? They are universally
known to be capable and deserving men their
soundness on the great question is undoubted !;
they were selected with fairness and wisdom
with reference to their Wing or Democratic
standing in other days; and they will undoubt-
edIy treat all their Anti-Nebraska supporters
with equal favor in case Of their election"
The Detroit Daily Democrat intimates that,
should it be necessary to union our friends are
willing to make still further concessions, only
saving their principles and in reference to
the Convention to be held on the 21st it says
I'VE know the Independent Democracy
have strong desire to witness the success Of
the principles they advocate. They will not
be tenacious of anything of lesser Importance
We doubt not but that the Convention will
meet IN the most liberal spirit, and will take
such action as shall forever preclude the JUS
tice Of all charges Of illiberality, selfshness,
OF party exclusiveress If ever the friends of
freedom should unite, all circumstances indi-
cate the present as a special and most auspi-
cious tine. We feel confident that an honor
able and satisfactory union can be effected In
our State"
In these various ways is the work of union
for Freedom going forward, and that man or
faction that attempts to obstruct it. assumes
fearful responsibility. What matters it, who
lead in the movement-if in one State, the
Democrats; in another, the Wings; in another,
the Independent Democrats; in another, the
People, irrcspectively of Party names? The
thing to be accomplished is, Union, en- right
principles, for the protection of Liberty, and
so this be gained, we shall not complain, be-
cause the methods by which it may be reach
ed, were not mathematically exact or in rigid
conformity to preconceived theories.