The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1854-06-15
UNION FOR LIBERTY.

UNION FOB LIBERTY.
Union for Liberty is the great duty of the
crisis, and one Party, at least, has demonstra-
ted its willingness to meet this responsibility.
The Convention of the Independent Democ-
racy in Massachusetts at its late meeting
Resolved, That in this crisis, when Liberty
seems doomed to utter destruction, unless the
whole North is rallied to her defence. the Free
Democracy are willing to relinquisk all pdrty
considerations, to forget oil past hOStiIitieS, to
disregard all minor differences to sacrifice eUery-
thing but their principles az order TO secure an
cFectuGt union of true men against The mighty
conspiracy Of Shareholders and DoUGHFACEs
that non threatens TO overthrow the peace, the
honor, and the free institutions Of the country"
The spirit of this resolution glowed in all
tie 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 Ie-afirmation of It's prin-
ciplcE and denunciation of the bill to repeal
the Missouri Compromise, the following reso-
lutions were adopted unanimously:
Resolved, 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 cooperation Of all per-
sons who are opposed to said measures, with g
view TO its repeal.
ReSOtUed, Therefore, that we recommend
tho calling Of State Convention, to be held
ut such time and place hereafter as may be
deemed expedient Tor the purpose of combining
all the clements of opposition to said measure
and we Glso respectfully recommend the call
ing Of Convention Of all the opponents of
SAID measure in the whole Union, in order to
demonstrate 10 the Slave Power our determi-
nation no longer to be its white slaves
"RsS0iUed, I hat we Go not think IL expedi-
ent at this time to nominate Free Democratic
ticket for State others.
The policy thus indicated is wise and liberal
An able editorial 10 tho Free Democrat the
organ of the Association, strongly urges the
duty Of union. 1t Gays:
awe think the Convention acted wisely in
holding on to their organization, but ht the
same time inviting the active co-opcraSka of
the independent men Of all parties, in king
the repeal Of the infamous conspiracN de-
fraud the people of the free States OF their pc
litical birthright"
It says it is willing to give up its orgsniza-
tion, and unite with all when they adopt sound
principles On the subject of Slavery, but not be-
fore.
These principles do not stop Nth the oUsr-
tkrOlU of the Nebraska UiAanV they contemplate
the complete Se0ering of the Federal Government
from all responsibility for the institution Of SLa-
uerv By its prohibition and abolition 1ohereUer
the Federal G0Usrnmeat has juriSdiction and By
the repeal Of all national lG,0s recognising or
sustaining It,"
Bat, if the old parties reject the policy of
Union for Liberty, the Free Democrat is still
willing 80 adopt the pelicy of cooperation.
While, then, f0e should adhere tenGciouSLv to
our ora organization l0e think al cur duty also
to cooperate 1eith other parties i0hen, By doing
so, zee secure triumph lcithouCt sacrifice of
principle We think the present crisis peculiar
iy appropriate for such a movement"
We now learn from Geographic despatch
published in the New York Tribune, that
State Convention, composed Of representatives
OF all parties in the State, will be held in July
to take proper steps for the restoration of the
Anti-Slayery restriction repealed by the Ne
braska Bill and, we presume other measures
against the Slave Power. We hope the move
ment may be wisely planned and executed.
Preparations are everywhere on foot in Ohio
for the great State Convention, proposed by
Wing, Democratic, and Independent Demo-
cratic papers. The Ohio Columbian Gays:
We learn that our Representatives in Con-
| gre5s, who have taken an active part against
| the Nebraska swindle will issue an address
recommending State Convention of men of
ell parties, who viii continue to oppose the es-
Enlistment Of Slavery in Kansas and Nebras-
ka, 10 be held on tho 9th of July, tho anniver-
sary 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 expected in our next
weeks paper"
This movement in Ohio meets with great ia
vor in the other Northwestern States formed
out of the great Territory consocrated to Free
dom by the Ordinance of 1897. Tina. Ordi-
nance was passed on the 18th of July, snd it is
fit that it should be COMMUNICATED by move.
ment intended to redeem The country from the
rule of Slavery.
TIE Sentinel, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, an
Old Line Democratic paper, says Of the Ohit
Convention: