The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1854-02-16

Res9iUed, That the present attitude of South
ern politicians and their Northern aids clearly
proves, that neither compact, law, nor the Con-
ss'tufion, Is held sacred of any binding force,
II it interferes with the reckless and remorse-
less aggressions Of Slavery
Resotred, That should the Missouri Compro-
mise DE sacrificed in behalf of Slavery, prece
dent will be established, by which all compro-
muses. may be buried in oblivion, whenever the
People shall see proper to demand such action
in behalf of Freedom.
EsResoived, That, in view of the fatal wrongs
which thicken around we earnestly implore
our citizens by all their hopes of our country
tor the future, by all the obligations resting
upon AS as Christians and patriots, to maintain
the truth and the right, to solemnly consider
their position and responsibility, and, as their
hearts and Judgment shall dictate, 80 to act,
independents of ell influences but such as should
govern just and honorable men.
On motion, copy of the above proceedings
was directed to be presented to each of the pa
pers at Norristown, for publication.
EAST ROCHESTER, O., Feb 6, 1854.
The effort in Congress to force through the
Nebraska bill is doing wonders for the indie
pendent Democracy. | do not know a man,
either Wing or Democrat, who favors the pas
sage OF the bill in this part of Columbiana
county. ar
WORCESTER, Mass, FEB Ia, 1861.
Worcester all right. A remonstranoe ..,rainst
the internal Nebraska project of Senator Doug
las has received here, without much effort, over
2OO Names commencing with those of ex-
Governors Davis and Lincoln Gov Washburn,
Hon. John 5. c. Knowlton, Mayor 81 she cit7,
and editor OF the Pdtiadsttss, the d aS,gsrat, !,
organ Of Che county. An the papers s. an bar
ties are enthusiastic against tAe scherae. A
few old Hunkers, only, refused TO sgu The
heart of the Commonwealth is sound and beats
true to freedom.
FLoRIA, PUTNAM Co, ILL, Feb 8, 1854
The time is drawing near when old patnam
will send you host of subscribers. The Ieaven
is at work in the county, and will soon yield a
great harvest. No Pro-Slavery candidate can
be elected to any Office in this county The
people are wide awake, and may God grant
that this may be the case, soon, all over this
glorious nation
ELKHoRN, WALwoRTH Co., Wis,
February 1, 1854.
| have heard only one sentiment upon the
subject, from all parties; and that is, detesta-
ton of the scheme and of the schemers. Our
Hunker friends have been reading "Uncle
Toms CABIN" and the "Life of Hopper, the
New York Quaker" by Mrs. Child, and they
have no warm and lasting friendship for Sla-
very. 1t does seem to me as If that Infamous
and atrocious bill cannot pass the House. 1t
cannot, unless under the pressure Of the pre-
vious question. If it passes, we may as well
throw up the idea of the fact of self govern
ment on this continent, or else begin an ag-
gressive movement upon the system. Every
where, liberty has all along been on the de-
fensve, instead of being aggressive against
Slavery. Liberty has been afraid to say that
her soul is her own, and she has just laid
down, and let the henous and horrible villany
ride over her PROSTATE form, without dispute,
and with scarcely contortion. Whenever
Liberty holds her tongue, Slavery Immediately
construes it into fear or weakness.
You had better announce in your paper,
daily and hourly, your answering intention Of
an aggressive widespread movement against
Slavery, wherever it exists, notwithstanding the
resolutions of 1898, the Platforms of Baltimore
or of Pittsburgh, unless Slavery lets that Ter
ritOry alone. There is only one thing now
that favors Freedom, and that IT, discussion it
has begun; it is extending its influence through
the whole Union. The unspeakable enormities
of the system will be unveiled to the gaze of
incensed millions; and, although it may take
twenty-five years, yet the blazing light of dis
cussion will 30 inhame the wrath of an indig-
nant People against Slavery, that no man may
be found, when that Territory knocks for ad-
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name with the infamy of asking for its exist
ence there.