The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1856-08-02
rHE COAL BLACK REPUBLIsASs IN COUNCIL.

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THE COAL BLACK REPUBLICANS in COUNCIL.
The Herald gives account Of meeting Of the eolored
voters of the city Of Brooklyn for the purpose Of organ
ling club and to adopt the most practicable means TO
have their weight felt ia the presidential election The
resolutions as published in the Herald will be read with
interest as indicating the sentiments which pervade the
whole black-republean family both white and black
Resolved That as oppressed American citizens
but be OF the great struggle going ON in the
country between liberty and desposm, and feel deep
and abiding interest in the issue and being impressed
aud implicated in this struggle, we feel called
upon by all that due ourselves and 10 the cause OF
liberty publish what deem ought TO be our position
and sentiments to the world. .s1 .M--
Rssoiped That in the hghlyexcitpg scenes that have
been and occurring in Kansas only vivid IL
iusaon of that sentiment long held BY us that slavery IN
this country would ultimately change It's yictms-that
white eemen Of il would know what is TO DO under the
reign of its terrible power. ""m
Resolued That this event has 10 pass ten
der those noble who under the process Of
these souyng scenes our deep heartfelt trust
ing that when their triumph is gained they will not forget
from the constitution OF their State that Cypress
i've portion OF it that inefdcts free coored fom se
Ting upon their soil.
Rsolped That in the three prominent political platforms
before the country recognise that adopted by the
republican party nearest the Truth and right though be-
eying do that the gs OF the matter they have
in the States the slave trac between
the States its stronghold in the District of Columbia yet
believing this great is adherence 10 this NATIONAL
soucrushng evil that enter with even the hum
oles the mere6t tyro IN political ets 10 Overthrow tho
evil in all its mighty denominations.
Resoited That in the nomination of Colonel John FREE
mont by the republicans the Office OF CheI Executive OF
this nation behold the Embodiment OF northern sent
against southern impudence and oppression and ten
der it hearty good WILL pedging, as are per-
mtted ny yet the behest OF slavery in own STATED
the right of American citizens in the of
The balot-box remember him and his contest in the
coming election a#s @ $500
Resoteed That unite ourselves into political league
enoin upon brethren throughout the State in
their localities so that we may unanimously and
effectively pour in this the right side of the contest
our 900 votes. aeg s4
Resolved That if it she'll be in the final that this
great question: which greatly moving the conn
try is pass before settled through universal SAN
culinary contest the 1t the better pedging
ourselves that distinguished sres were among the
FIRST to shed their blood in the revolutionary struggle In
redeemng from British msrnle and oppression, shall
found wanting especially when involved in this the
redemption of four millions Of men from tie most de-
basing of all bondage, and thirty millions more from all
participation in the arocous inquity.
The resolutions spoken TO by Messrs J. U Nor
rell J. M. Glouster w j. Wilson, L. II. Putnam and j.
McCune Smith s4 .4s.a. s5,t...E sss.
The resolutions were Iead separately, and their merits
discussed with great ability. When the fourth resolution
came up which endorses Fremont Mr. Morrell moved
that be indefinitely postponed No discussion followed
and the motion was carried without dissenting voice.
The remaining resolutions all adopted
resolution moved declaring the meeting polt-
cal league which adopted and another resolution de-
caring Fremont league moved, which raised great
excitement and the meeting adjourned till next Tuesday
evening, without coming to vote