The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1856-07-18
SELLING OuT,

by The enemIes OF Democracy HotW lts tapdIng
JoHN C. Fremont was nominated By an assembase
oil sof cost,fateS Delegaies--nen no undertook 10
speak for The people without having derived any au-
thorily from them 10 do so-yet il is PLAN that the
Abolition wlre-vorkers have made arrangements by
which they hope to be able to buy oat the FILLMORE
Party. {tey ra, 1t,g IKE ieader,) proceeding
more dsgraceiul than has ever characterized the
conduct OF any political party since the organization
OF the Government. Only few days since the
President OF the Fillmore National Club in New
York agreed 10 sell out TO the Black EepubcGss for
Slo0o--that is, he obligated Aimseif TO hand ever
The members Of that body, Just 5 man would hand
over 10 the butcher similar number of sheep
cattle which lie had purchascd--but the rank and Ge
dissented from the gross insult and ndiguity, Is win
he seen by the following scene which ensued al the
last meeting Of the Club -
There WIS large and noisy and effective meeting
last evening". at National Hail, Canal street. The
ioiicwing is the call issued for the meeting
FRECDoM IS national, SLAVERY SFerieNAL.- The
members OF The AmerIcah Republican Nationa+4'lnb
ttormery Sational Club of the City autaGounty OF
New Yogk, requested TO meet this (fue eday) e.
venng, June 2l, AT their quarters National Hall, Ca
ua street. Also all persons opposed to the extern
sion Of slavery invited 10 join with US 10 make
arrangements for the grand mass meeting, Wednes-
day evening, June 25.
B. Van RlPER, President.
Attendants Al the meeting began 10 poar in at
early honr. The room two-thirds ISL az short
~ after 7 O'Clock. Mr.. Van Ripper, whose NAM ap
pears appended 10 the call among The foremost
ol hand. Mr. Cyrus Shay, OF the old wing demor
racy, was wiki him, and 10 him Mr.. Van Riper eVi-
deBily turned for consultation A private confer
eRce of some minutes noticed to ensne between
the two, when Mr.. Van Ripper took the chair and pro-
ceeded to call the meeting TO order.
Cries OF E.get out OF there You d-d trator!"
''You pretty fellow 20 take that place." ''Yon
ought TO be hungl" and kindred remarks followed
from the crowd. A perfect dplose Of g7oaus and
hsses succeeded, aud was some ten minutes be-
fore there perceptibls the slightest dmnutlon
in their intensity and rancor. 4 gentlemen mounted
ne fable fronting the Gpsk, and il perceived he
wa. trying 10 say something. prtal silence was
at length effected N Aen rhe noise diminished
that he could make himself heard, he moved that the
club organize by appointing William StokeIy, Vice
President OF the Club, as Chairman
The motion was made and carried with but few
dissenting voices, but
Mr. Van Ripper declared the motion lost.
4 voice--Yo liar.
MIR. Van Ripper am President Of ths Club.
A voice--that'~ ID lie; you are base traitor,
and don't belong here.
Alr. Stokely took position beside Mr. Van Roper,
and asked what the pleasure OF the meeting.
Alr. Van Gippr-I wish to explain, and ask whetH-
| am 10 be &c acknowledged President not. Al.
| ask is fair play.
Cries followed from every side. ssWe won't hear
him Turn him OUT mingled with repeated
cheers for Fillmore, and groans for Fremont.
Mr.. Van Riprr-i wall explain the matter.
4 large number sboutad--..We don't want any eX
panatlon'
Mr.. Dusanne now wanted the table vacated hv the
mover Of organization, and after making eevera el-
forts TO Dc heard. moved the appointment of com
mittee on resolutions, the same 10 be appointed by
the Cnair.
Mr. Van Ripper asked that he might he heard be-
fore the motion put. tie asked fair discussion
Of principles. and nothing more.
Yoices-.'Turn him out, followed by TePetition
Of cheers for Fillmore, and additional groans for
Fremont.
Cyrus Shay here attempted to speak standing by
the side of Mr. Van Ripper. He succeeded n saving
Il paw tar this room. and have got the receipt in
my pocket. should like to see any OF YOU attempt
20 put Mr.. Van Rper out If he dare. The remain
der OF his remarks were drowned IN overwhelming
gFnaps.
The Chairman (Mr. Stokely) asked that The meet
ing would come 10 order that he might name COM
mittee on resolutions. Partial quiet was at length
restored, when he named as the committee Mss~rs.
Duganne, yanderpnol, McGrath, Hambin, Brtnker-
hof and Griffith. The appointment al the commit
Tee was received with loud cheers. The committee
Immediately retired.
ssGjve the traitor Jesse cried one
eShow il up that the National Club has been sold
to no Black Republicans shouted another.
The room deneely filed at this tue-so mue D
so that the Retiring Committee had some difficult y
in efe citing their egrrsS When they had got out ot
the door tue acting Chairman (lr. Stokely) asked
that the meeting should hear the explanation propcs-
ed IN be given by Mr. Van hiper.
1ir. Van Riper-All want IS TO explain my ac-
lions.
llisscs and groans prevented his going further.
The Chairman :hBhped vigorously upon the ddsk,
and besought the persons to 10 order and hear
tir. Van Rippr.
4 voice. ask if Mr. Van Rjper did not say in the
Park, last Saturday evening, that he wond sell the
National Club?
Van Rper-No. sir.
Loud voices-You lie. Yon told Mr.. Sparks if any
party wanted to buy the Club, they could have II by
paving for il.
Van Riper-You are a id liar.
gentleman here moved that Mr.. Van R,pPr be
allowed 10 20 on with his explanation without con-
timed interruptions.
The motion was put and carried, upon which MIR.
Van Rper proceeded with his explanations, as fol-
lows
For two wears have laborcd for the National Club
with the utmost diligence and fidelity. lYoice--'.A
lie'' Other vocps--s'Let hIm 20 on.') Last fall,
after serious reflection, my views changed for the
slavery question, and | asked permission OF The
Know Nothing Council TO which belonged 10 With
draw Eoice-ssTraitor'' and cheers.) My card
Of withdrawal was granted. Tremendous chpeTS
and cries of "tbey glad to Se rid OF yoH.'0 i
anplied directly to the Secretary Of this Club. and
told him wanted list Of the names OF the members
ing, as had something special to bring before them
/ told Mr.. Ransom | desired 10 call this meeting,
that might give the members of the Club the
capice OF going with u not, as they saw Gt.
4 voice-He has said enough put him out.
I 4 repetition OF previous Kisses and groans follow
cd for some minutes. BY inportunngs of order from
the Chairman they al length ceased.
Mr.. Van Ripper, resuming-ion are q National
Club, and YOU Will grant freedom ci speech.
A voice--Who licked you to-day?
Mr.. Van Riper-W yon allow me TO 90 on f?
Hear me. and then you pas, judgment upon me.
A voice-Stop thief.