The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-02-03

PeoPae. 1nesc IA Ou1 ssaen6sn nes' ana AL our
CHARLES c. BuRLEraH said that he thought that
Mr.. Foster misapprehended the positon Of the free
soil party and also our relation to that party Friend
Fosters positions would necessarily carry the idea
that the slayehoding power was the greltest anti
slavery fundamentally in the country, which he
could not believe or admit Mr.. Burieigh then went
on With his unrivalled power OF reasoning to review
Mr.. Foster argument, and to exhibit his own views
OF the theory, philosophy and efficacy Of our move
mcnt.
J. B. swAsEY briefly reviewed Mr. Fosters posi-
what Mr.. 4. had said but he felt that It was exag.
gerated by him. He especially thought that Mr.. F.
had stated much too strongly the readiness Of people
to join the new party he proposes The men 70 join
such party, Mr. Swasey thought, do not exist. In
regard to numbers, we should be just where we now
are; the new party would be made up Of the old dis
uni0Dists, and no others.
Adjourned at one o'clock, to meet at 81.
EVENING SESSION.
FRANCIS JACKSON in the chair.
Mr. FOWLER, OF Cambridge sopened the discussions
OF the afternoon session with speech in which hs
showed that oil reforms we're progressive and should
never expect tolay permanent platform or An ahid.
OF and away from it. The constitution Of yes
terday would become too narrow for to-day.
He went ON to show therefrom that the church
constitution, and the political constitution franz
slavery and narrow for to-day. He adverted
to his own experience, He had been silenced
as preacher because be des red to be true TO God
and humanity, rather than faithful to the creed or
constitution of the church; while his classmates,
who declared that they would preach the creed be-
cause it would pay, were allowed 10 remain in good
standing.
Mr. GARRISON, from the Committee on Business,
reported the following resolutions -
ved That il the Legislature of Mas.ashuse
at its piesen session saall repeal essentially modify
the Perst nai Liver BILL xcsp. 70 make It to
seize sny slave SOIL Mt the nsoleut die
tAon C the slave power the moro i0toerabe selfish
and cowarcce of GOV Gardner it will he an act OF
ae abaseent and trea hoy to the cause OF tree
dom sba c.nsgn to lasting infAmy every Senator and
every representative voting for 1t.
8. Resolved nevertheless, That TO put any man on
trial before apy Commissioner Jury in this
wealth, anywhere the earth, 70 determine the is
whether he is the property OF another man is an eno
NIFTY to be scoute la every c5mmunity whether civil lied
CT savage that in 30 far "a suchA trial and
provided tor by the Personal Liberty bill Of Massaeau
tive Slave law Of 1867 Is depioraSy tsisctive and
therefore, Massachusetts, further under the
present n.ona compa aud In order - put pe,p ,usl
BY the highest considerations Of justice and humanity to
secede from the Union in which cannot protsc. the
fugitive slave except By psrady or rebellion
once moro itedy express, what Individually ever
warmly cherish deep and grateful Of 'lga
the British empire, from wheoce seer sympathy and aid
have constantly been extended to Us; among their
ranks 10 BELTS ths occasi ~ especially to
honored Giends, the Wobbs tbs Aliens ami the
Haughtons OF Dublin; the Patcns snd the Ncaols Of
struggle by the voice OF George Thompson; th Wghams
OF Ednbug the ARMS teacs and Luptons, Of Leeds the
CsI1entsIs If Biso chs stea.hais tbs chapmans aud
the Miehels Of the West of England the Sturges the
Keids and The Msssies Of London And whether thii sid,
for which Cordially thank them, has eichea in
the form s Testimony sgainst slavery generous friend
chip and hospitality towards ourselves and reprssen
tssiyes the freedom pe,unary help in
carrying on our caue we desire mus eph.ti ally to
assure them Of its great efficacy ia regene eating bic
orin;onhe sPiirs OF ala ac'icn in the united 5a.es-
tY faA-
dit;ou mcnye to be fund waning to the sacred
duty in which pooly lnded.
II Resolved That, since the brefeS historical retro
pect Of the last quarter OF century would be iuperfe,.
without escn Of eeitig ia vew of and
and tsepuoasy devoted 10 the welfare OF mankad; and
Fince that whole noble ie approaching the term
that gives fee6sm to speak the whole truth coneyniog
st. has peculiar claim hearts, we feel privileged
by txpress I, Harriet Marineau, while ye.
the ia time, ccep aecionae and reverenil era-
titude fer the benefit of her lAbors honor of her
fr'snasAip, ard the sublime ~ Of her example
Eey. &. r. uuDaEs, Watcrtuwn, said that in
his search for truth he had felt tue utter lack of
trrst in truth that pcrvaded the whole community
he had looked among politicians In vain-there was
no truth among then to the chulch-there was no
faith there; and in the whole community there were
but few who had any faith trust In truth In the
anti-slavery movement he had found more faith in
truth and righteousness than anywhere ese--more
real faith and hope; and here he nad found that
teadastncss OF purpose and principle that he found
nov here else. It was, therefore, with sorrow and
Encouragement that he had heard the remarks made
ny Mr.. Foster OF depending character. This, he
tho1eht, indicated an undue impotence. We must
wait patiently, and with trust and hope.
Mr.. GARRISON then read from the Daily Journal
rotce of our yesterdays meeting, and commented
on the readiness Of that paper TO report any dis
couraging or Responding remark while it omitted
to report those remarks Of all the other speakers
which were filed with the spirit of hope and joy at
our clear and undenable progress. He then pro.
through which every truth loving mind must needs
co. We may be In n false position to-day, honestly
and sincerely and be entirely praiseworthy for
on ward would put us in truer and better position,
and 80 on. Let u.s. therefore, give honor to those
who truthfuy, honestly seeking truth and right,
even though they may not be in true and right
position. Mr.. G. then went on to show at length the
impropriety and evil OF political organization and
action on our part.
J. b. INNS of Salem, made few remarks in de-
fence Of the anti-savery character Of the United
States constitution.
EpMuND QUINCY, in behalf of the Nominating
Committee, reported list OF officers of the society
for tho ensuing year..
Prtsideut-Francis jackson, Boston.
Quincy, pedhsm; Aco BaIou. Milford; Joshua T. Eve
ret, Princeton; EMrg cham L. Caprcn, worcester Jeer-
Henry Bowditch Boston, Joshua ucnshsw West Brook
Geld; Caroline Weston Weymouth; Benjamin Snow Jr,
Lynn; Cyius Pierce Newton; John T. Hilton, Brighton
Themss T. stone, bo on; Bourne spoonsr, Plymouth;
William Ashsy, Newburyporti John p,ily, lynn James
william Whiting Concord Ezekiel Thatcher, Bsrntsbls
David p. Harmon, Haverhin; Ch,s Lenox Remond Sa
lem; John Clement, Townsend; Atkir StAnwood New
bur port lewis Ford, Abingdon.
Co,1sToa,d,ng &orad,y-Samuel Nay, IT. Leicester.
~ ooTding Sorre'a5g-Iobert +. Wallcut Boston.
Ttosurer-samusl Philbrck Broosline.
<uddor-Ecmupd JacEson, Boston.
sotTetlo,s-William LLOYD Garrison, Wensell Philips,
Ma,is W. Chapman. John Rogers, Eliza lee Pollen, Anne
W. Weston, Edmund Quincy Charles X. wopp!e, VIM.
Bowditch, Joha T. sargent Charles ]. Hovey, Charles
L. Hedges.
The report OF tue committee was unanimously
accepted. and the persons therein named duly
elected officers for the current year.
Mr. QUINCY, in making his report, also read the
following letter.
NEW YoRK, Jan Is, 1855.
FRANCS JAcEoN, Esq, President OF the Hassc husets
Anti-Slave y Society, BOSTON,
pxAs srs-Baring taken up my reSi'encs this city,
" Board Of Managers" Of your society. Thanking the
friends for The honor long upon me- Offering