New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-08-03
TIE xNoB-soMETHING FUSION.
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- ..~.ncsmeut, the t@s bodies 81 Know
co,,.,h;prs Of this State, the Newly Grand
49, and the New. York Grand Council (the
f,hoct,ws or Jona,haps) met az Rochester Tor
the purpose Of bringing about union, or "ost
Is pow the popular term, "fasion-" Inc
ATTENDANCE on both sides ~as very fair, IN nct
lsrge for this season Of the year, AID among both
organizations there were May Of the GOLD
"uen" OF the State. Haviog common OBJECT
common principles, aud looking now to c IN
mon head, (tbe National organization formed az
Cleveland il Jule,) there seemed to DC n'' OIL!
great propriety, but an actual necessity 10 con-
Eepse tbese two State Lodges into one.
Committees were appointed in each Body to
bold 8 conference and report terms; and in the
;rtsr,n;ssion the usual business in regard to the
,ro,t;ncs Of the order was attended to- In short
time the Committees reported as the basis Of
fusion, the National Platform, making the Tenn
persnce clsGse a good deal stronger, and recon-.
nending this az the platform Of the united COiy
when the fusion should be complete. Tins plat
form, as amended s as follows:
STATE PLATFORM OF THE KNo "-soAETHINGS OF
NEW-YORK.
AS seryilty to the Slave Power cbaracterizes the
national organizations Of the existing political parties
and az this servility IL peOuS both to the manhood
of the North and the liberty of the Republic we dc
TSra, That the issue before the American people is
whether Freedom shall be limited to the Free States,
or whether Slavery shall be limited to the Slave
State.
Second . That this issue hes been forced upon
The country by the Slave Power by repeated az
fres sioDs and BY acts which have violated national
faith, solemn compacis and sacred covenants.
Third, That these aggressiOns, especially the Ne
brGska outrage with the brutal assault upon the elect
i've franchise In Kansas have aroused tho freemen OF
the Republic TO just sense Of heir duty and
ieir danger; ant though they VIII invade no
right of any State, they will maintain every right
az Freedom and resist the admission Of another Slave
State OF tbe addition of another foot Of slave soil
Fourth. That sholl meet this issue thus forced
upOD u.s. in the spirit fathers met The issue Of bcir
day; and believing they believed that, rghuuliy,
man can hold no property IN man, we will maintain
the Nationality Of Freedom.
FIN. That Freedom being ono in aim aud end the
world over the friends of Freedom IN this Republic
should mako phi ci,es and character not birthplace,
the test Of admission TO citizenship and It's cOnsu
honal rights.
And wo further declare:
SIrfh That the right 10 worship God according TO
the dictates Of individual conscience being invoabe,
we viii labor to strengthen this great immunity through
wise State laws; but we will repel every politicO-ecce
Easca interference in political aairs by poentate,
pOntf priest, their abeor as destructive alike
Of this hi, ht and our common Liberty.
iSereRM, That ere opposed 10 the repeal of the
ProhibitOry Liquor Law Of this State, or TO any mOii
fcAtop thereof except such experience in it, work
ings clearly show 10 be necessary to Its efficient and
thorough enforcement.
F3gIh That Free Schools Free Labor, the I'm
provemeDt of Rivers and Hwbors, an houest Repub-
hcap Official Representation Abroad, al measures that
terd 10 elevate man. establish the material prosperity
Of the country and give stability TO the Union, shall
receive our hearty suppOd
Ninth Thut to insure practical success we VIII
strive TO FIJI all offices with mon of undOubcd n'eg-
rty auo sObrety of ability and of nerve 10 resist az
erosion upon Right, come when, where, or IN what
shbpe IL may.
Icah. That for these objects, vital alike to HUI
Inaniiy and The Republic, we are ready to unic with
all men, under whatever name or organization, VINO
will cid in carrying into successful operation these
great principles.
This platform was eminenty satisfactory, and
was adopted in both bodies without dissenting
voice.
The Committees also reported in part as to the
details Of union, but nothing was done at the even
ing session except speechmaking on tri6ing points.
On Wednesday morning more elaborate aud
perfect arrangement of the plan was reported.
IL was in effect the abdicatOn Of the Grand Coun-
ell they coming into and adopting the CODstitu-
lion. Ritual and work of the Grand Lodge, and as
soon as possible, assmilating the organizations
throughout the State, and at the semannua ses.
sion soon to be held. to elect single set OF grand
officers.
This completely satisfied all parties, and was
aaopted in each body with perfect unanimity and
bosterous appreciation
Al noon the united bodies met as a State Con
ventiOn for the purpose OF adopting resolutions
moro especially referring to State matters. Not
withdrawing the departure of considerable num-
her of representatives, there was still large
attendance.
A proper Committee on Business was raised, and
the Convention adjourned for dinner. On reas-
sembling the Committee reported the following
RESOLUTIONS or THE JOINT CONTENTION OF
OW-SOMETHlNOS OF TdE STATE OF NEW
YORK
Whereas. The great practical issue of national
,olcy now before the people is, whether Freedom OF
Savcrv shall dictate tic action and sha 20 the accom-
pshrents Of our Government whether the progress oil
Freedom or Of Slavery shall be arrested anu w.ereas
this issue has been forced upon the country by me IN
reasonable demands and unwananteolo agSTe'sons OF
tho Slave Power aided by the votes of Repre- eata-
tiycs who were recrean 70 the true principles OF their
constituents; and in view of the recent outrage upon
Freedom by the National Congress IN the repeal o ne
Missouri Compaci by the Pro-Savery men oil MIS-
sour in their ARMED invasion OF Kansas anu eIusnuli
out Of the sacred right of franchise the great safeguard
nj liberty: and finally the recent full cOusimmat0u Of
that outrage by the PrCsi lent in the removal OF Gov
Recdcr The only Official opponent of the Missouri H.
yaders: for ,hese and oiher unenumeraied reasoos'
Rfsolrtd That the aim of National and State Legs.
laon should be, on all occasions the announcement VI
compote civil and religious liberty, ana 10 crcdm-
scribe restrict and ultimately annihate the system Of
legal human bondage.
'BcsoIred That We will in every lawful manner, 70
the utmost of our ability oppose the admission INTO
this Union of any more slave otalcs' OF any SAW
Territory Whatsoever.
Rrsol-e4 That inasmuch rs man cannot hold prop
ery In man, We will labor earnestly for the repeal OF
all laws which compel Toe su gugatioo to the condition
of chatels or slaves of any persons found within the
jurisdiction Of a Fee state, whether theT presence
there DC voluntary or involuntary.
Resolved That IntempCronce IL puhh, eNl, peril