New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-07-17
LIBERTY AGAINST SLAVERY IN KEN
lucky.
Coue.poudence Of The n. Y. Tribune.


BEREA, Madison Co., KY, July 6, 1855.
Several events have recently transpired in
this vicinity, some of an encouraging character,
and others calculated to awaken in every Amer
lean feelings of indignation and shame.
In March last the Rev. John G. Fee, who has
at times appeared before your readers, was pre-
vented from filing an appointment by band of
armed men. That what shall relate below
may be understood, / will give briefly the pro-
ceedings on that occasion.
A.Committee of thirteen presented resolutions
MS follows:
The first declared that the respectable citi-
"zens, giving their mental experience looked
simon tAe course and conduct of John q. Fee as
"preiudicial to the interest, prosperity and
"welfsle of our country"
poes the country seem in danger while such
redoubtable heroes are on guard! Ihls burst
of patriotism reminds one of the declaration oil
the Botany Bay prisoners;
True patriots We for be ii understood go
we LETT our country for our coun'rys good
The second resolution appointed Committee
of thirteen (" to confer with the said Fee upon
sthe subject, and politely request aud admon-
-esh him to cease from proclaiming orally or pup
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Slavery question.
The third resolution saws that if words and grass
wont do they would try what Wctue there Is III
stones. ,.. A.,
I'm accordance with the second resolution the
thirteen presented the whole baton 10 tne hes'
Jobn g. Fee, and politely requested HIM TO
leave the house This he of course refused to do.
Nor would he BY any act acknowledge their power
10 direct his movements. He was, however, placed
on his horse and the animal forced along for mile,
This outrageous proceeding was the occasion OF
4he meeting in Jessamne County, and passage oil
The resolutions published in your paper OF June 20
meeting was held in the Glade Church, In Madi,
son County, at which were passed resolutions OF
similar purpolt There exists here strong ana
growing determination in the minds OF those VINO
prize the RIGHT of free discussion to defend ths
right cost what IL may.
But Row come to the greatest and most eneer'
ING event of the day-a Liberty celebration OF the
Fourth in a Slave State. This was something new
ON "Wednesday, the Fourth, at the Glade in this
county. Cassius NJ Clay addressed large coiiec,
fion Of people. Though notice had been gwen ou'
limited circulation yet the audience was large ahO
the interest great. t;.o.,
The distinguished orator made one OF his mos
spccessfnl efforts and for two hours set iorth IL
hold relief and with telling power the disastrous
influence of Slavery in ancient ana modern ''uieS
aud the responsibilities and duties oil ifeeineh'
The recent outrage upon Mr.. Fee, aud the SUP
seouent excitement, furnished ample material iol
The skilful hand of this master workman Whicn Ut
used to great advantage. ,A
Mr.. Fee succeeded Mr.. Clay, showing the hlgh l
handed aggressions of the Slave Power-the culu
and road which il applies to the non-slaVehoiaer a.
well as the slave, and the despotic sway II wa
continue to WELD unless destroyed by the politea
action Of free men.
Several Shareholders were in attendance who lis
tened with much Interests and il is hoped that ar
guments then presented will have weight IN time
10 come.
Though many things discourage, we keep goot
hear. and with the blessing OfPrOvdence we shall
labor on, turning each scheme, sharpening every
thought, in season and out of season, till tn
glad herald, with welcome voice, proclaim
liberty throughout all the land to all the inhab
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