Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1856-07-16

MODEL REsoLUTIoNs.-The ratification meet
ing of Fremont and Dayton, at Amesbury and
Salisbury Village, last Wednesday evening, is
well worthy of notice 1t was called by one hrn-
dred legal voters of all the recognized parties,
and was large and enthusiastic. Many ladies
were present, and the speaking and singing were
of the best. The poet, Whittier, was Chairman
of the Committee on Resolutions and the fol-
lowing, which were reported and passed, are wor-
thy to have come from his pen, as they doubtless
did =
ReSolUed That the time has come when the in
terest as well as the duty of the Free States de
mands hearty Union upon a single, freedom
loving candidate for the Presidency.
Reso1eed, That the Divine Providence has not
Knocked with this great occasion without the
man to meet it ; that in John G. Fremont we
have the Man for the Hour and we pledge our
selves to his support, confident that, if elected
his administration will combine the Amercanism
Of Washington with the Democracy Of Jefferson.
Resolved That the simple outlines of the his
tory of our candidate-the poor BOY toiling to
support his widowed mother-the ardent scholar
struggling against many dificulties-the faithful
and efficient teacher in the Naval service of his
countryside daring and world renowned Explor-
er forcing the wintry gates of the Rocky Noun
talns, opening the path to the Golden Land be-
yond them, and planting our flag onthe shores of
the Pacifc-the far-sighted patriot urging for the
State of which he was the principal founder,
constitutional prohibition of human slavery, and
last, but not least, the infexible opponent of
slavery extension, afford ample proof of the wis
dom of his instructive selection by the popular
heart as the standard bearer of Freedom, a man
without fear and without reproach, possessing in
an eminent degree the courage, decision, and en-.
ergy which the crisis demands-a man morally
and intellectually equal to any fortune who has
never yet failed in its enterprises, and whose very
name is a guaranty of success-whose romantic
achievements stir the blood of the young, and
whose mOdesty, prudence, and sound principles
commend him to the favor of the conservative, as
one whose middle years are rich in varied expert
ence, and to whom wisdom is grey hairs and an
unspotted lite old age
RESOLVED, That in view of the downward ten.
dency of the Republic under the present Admin.
istration-the insolent brutality of the Slave
Power-the horrible crusade against freedom in
Kanzas--the complete surrender of the so called
Democratic party to the Black Despotism-the
distinct foreshadowing of mightier evil to come
in the Buchanan platform in Cincnnati,-and,
knowing we do that the only remedy is to be
found in the prompt action of a united North,
we pledge ourselves to one another, that no per-
sonal preferences orparty preiudices, on part,
shall interfere to prevent the unity of freemen
for the sake of Freedom.
Resolced, That in this contest the friends of
freedom of all parties must remember that nth
OFT uliOn nothing can be DOME aoith ii eUerythiao
Resol0ed, That our thanks are due 10 our Sen
atofs in Congress, Hon Charles Sumner, and
Hon. Henry Wilson, and to Hon. Arson Bur-
ngame Of the House, for their fearless and faith.
full defence of the principles and the rights of
Massachusetts.
ReSolUed, That in William L. Dayton of New
Jersey, we recognize tried statesman and pat.
riot, and consistent friend of Freedom and
however an unfortunate misunderstanding may
interfere with his support and the harmony Of
the Peoples movement against slavery extension,
it arises from distrust of its principles, integ
rity, or ability.