The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-07-15
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sssnvs to bring the seward wigs, Free
ssser., Assnt'sn and Temperance Men,
under One Organlzatisn.
Result Of the Michigan and Other
State Conventions.
The Calls for the Saratoga and
Worcester Conventions,
rro~ the buffalo Express, tsswar,; ;;.sis July lsI

The result OF the recent independent political
movement In Michigan docs not prove entirely salts
factory. We notice that the Detroit Adrertiser re
FUSES ALSO utey TO yield its support to the ticket
We supposed IRON the ne Of the wing press in
that State prior 70 the holding OF the Independent
convention, that the movement mot the cordial ap-
prevail ~ al parties and interests in that State OPP
posed 10 the Nebraska ssiudle. Although IL is with
extreme iouctauoe that We Yield the whig 0rganiza-
ton for any other for political action, yet we could
see In the State 81 Michigan a good and suili cent
reason for the whi2s engaging In an effort OF al
lance with other parties, 10 redeem the State from
lie present thTaldom. The whig party in Michigan
was IN hopelc minority. and had been rendered
10 70 some extent by departure from the creed
and policy which lay In the path OF popular senti-
ment. There IL a strong tree sentiment in that
State, which, II II bad been properly regarded by
the national administration OF 1850, would nave
brought the wing party u permanent ascendancy.
But thai was not done, aad the party was weak
ened, distracted and oishsaitened, and since that
time has rot been able TO make successful rally
against the rsmy.
To every true wing j; was desirable that the
present patty in power in that State saoald be
routed. The only way 10 effect that object was To
incite movement that would lay hold on the popE-
lar sentiment The incipent steps were taken to
effect the object, and SO far "a we could judge from
Indications, vito feeling Of entire harmony on the
part OF the wings. The nomination for Governor, il
Is true, fell upon free soil democrat, but man
who has shown himself really devoted to the princ.
pies which at this time shold control the action OF
all Northern men. Having encouraged counte-
nanced. and mingled Ia the convention, the wings
are bound by every consideration Of honor and good
faith. to yield impl cit and cheerful supporr to the
ticket II DO other consideration can reach them,
the one that 1t IL far better for them aud the State
to have free soer in power than an old line Cass
loco foce, should be sufficient. II Is the only way
10 bring the wing party OF Michigan back upon true
ground with elective strength. Success attend the
effort.
From the Bangor Mercury, July 12l
HOW THEY DO IT IN MICHIGAN.
At Jackson, in Michigan, there was State con-
venfon on the sixth inst, oil all opposed TO the re-
peal 81 TIE Missouri compromise aud to the extern
sion Of slavery into territory where freedom was
''forever' guaranteed by that compact. Free soil
crs, democrats and wings united in the meeting.
The difficulties Of ''iusion were stated previous
to the convention ~ have been materially essened
by the conditional withdrawal Of the ticket some
time since nominated by the free soil party; for
although that ticket was composed OF men Of tried
character who had proved their devotion to freedom
by years Of labor and sacrifices, it wisely deter
mined 10 invite all to aid in forming ne n ticket
who were expected TO unite in electing it.
The convention assembled at the City Hall in
jackson, which was found not to be large enough
for the convenience Of the meeting aud accordingly
It adjourned to grove near the village. About
three thousand persons present and the great
est enthusiasm and harmony prevailed.
Strong resolves against the Nebraska outrage,
and In favor Of theunion of all good men against it.
were adopted. A committee of three from each
Senatorial district was appointed TO nominate a
State ticket. This committee reported the names
Of Kingsley 8. Bingham for Governor; George A.
C0e FOR Lieut.. Governor; John Mckenny for Secre-
tary Of States Silas NJ. Holmes for Treasurer; Jacob
M. Howard for Attorney General; Whitney Jones
for Auditor; 8. b. rreadwell for Land Commission
er; Ira Mayhem for Superintendent of Public In
struction; John r. Kellogg, Member for Board of
Education. The ticket was received with great en-
thusiasm.
[From the Rochester Americana
Movements are making in several Northern States
for the organization Of new political party. The
State Convention al jackson. Ia Michigan, was one
OF these, and that announced to assemble in sara.
toga, for this State on the 10th of August is ano-
Their. IL is moreover reported that Massachusetts,
is about to follow in She same direction.
The new party is formed on the lone idea OF
repeating Douglass Nebraska bill, and designed to
include wings, free democrats and aboltionsts.
We learn from authoritative indications that it is
expected 10 swallow and supplant these several or
ganzations and to embrace a large majority OF the
voting force of the free States.
The first symptom Of this significant movement
for their support of the NeuGka bill, by leading
whig papers at the North. The Tribune, Ecening
Journal It id genus omns, lost no time in proclaim
ing that the Southern wings were separated finally
and completely from those Of the free States. This
almost necessarily led to similar demonstrations on
the part OF the wing press at the South. And now
we see. as above stated, incipient steps on large
scale, 70 organize Northern party. made up OF
antislavery wings, free soil democrats and aboli-
ti0nists.
In Michigan, as we have already mentioned, the
first State Convention OF the new party has been
held. Two facts indicate its character. A large
portion Of its nominees including the caedidate for
Governor are free democrats and one Of its prin-
Cipel speakers was fugitive slave. As to the con-
vention In this State at Saratoga it must be judged
OF by Its antecedents and its work.
Those movements have primary reference to State
elections but are evidently intended 10 prepare the
way for the next Presidential contest, aud for a
sectional candidate. vast majority Of the people
Of the North being justly and strenuousy adverse
to the repeal OF the Missouri compromise, it seems
to be thought that they can all be enlisted in a
party confined 10 the free States, and based upon
the single object Of restoring the act
The understanding may possibly succeed in re.
spect to some State elections; but no such party
ever can, our ought to, elect President. In ma
donal contest 1t must prove an utter failure.
Weighed down from the beginning by the certainty
Of defeat and be airing upon its forehead the mark
Of the abolition beast, its defeat will be not only
signal, but overwhelming.
The patriotic people OF the United States are not
yet prepared 70 disregard the solemn war 1iDgs OF
Washington by engaging in contest calculated to
ALLEVIATE one portion Of the country from the other
and thus to endanger the perpetuity Of tie Union.
from the Detroit Daily Advertiser
The Mass Convention held at jackson, in this
Haie, the 9th inst, for the purpose Of bringing
about union Of all the opposers OF the repeal OF
ihe Missouri compromise, seems TO have resulted not
pny In the substantial triumph Of free soil princi-
tion which Is in fact but reproduction OF the free
soil party under a new name.
We are much mistaken II the great body OF true
whigo who signed the call for this convention do
mot already realize that they have been grossly de-
ceived, and deeply regret their agency In enlisng
the whig sentiment Of the State In movement
which must either merge the whig party OF Michi-
ran into abotionsm, OF introduce into II elements
OF distraction which will In the end prove ruinous.
We are informed by gentleman present at the con-
vention that II completely in the hands Of the
free soil leaders; that they entirely controlled its
nominations, and that the great mass of ntei gent
whigs who went there willing In the present crisis,
10 lay aaide for time party distinctions, for the
purpose OF Wrestling the State from the hands Of the
present administration, and exerting their influence
Tor the repeal Of the obnoxious clauses Of the Ne
brasaa hill, were surprised and indignant TO lind
themselves suddenly metamorphosed into FREQ
Bodlers, however amused they may have been At the
quite unnecessary baptismal ceremony which took
place on the occasion.
Iron the steubcn County Courier
IMPORTANT MOVEMENT.
State convention of those opposed to the