The national era. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1847-1860, 1856-03-27
SIGNS OF THE TIMES.

The following extracts from letters received
ly the Republican, 4 ssociation of this city, will
be read with interest by the friends of the Re-
publican movement:
Boston, March 81 am instructed by the
Republican Club Of Boston to open CORES
pOndence with the Central Republican Club OF
Washington, and tender it our hearty God
speed in the glorious work of defending Free
dom from the encroachments of Slavery.
without surrendering the rights of opinion or
private Judgment, we unite on the proposition
that opposition 10 the further extension of Sla-
yerYis paramount to all other political objects,
aud We rejoice in the designation Of Repubtt-
Gu, because, since its attack on the ballot box
Slavery has shown that it is anti-republican, if
lever before
Our organization has been In existence some
Weeks, but is now beginning to assume a more
vigorous tone and to be regarded as the nu-
oeas OF strong union of the honest men of all
faiies The recent development at Philadel-
P0la gives US a clear and immense Geld of ope-
tauon, and We are dashing into it in good style.
Ia little while trust we shall be able to give
: good account of ourselves.
herraee, Henry Co., H., March lO.-I have
'ae pleasure 10 report the formation of "Re-
Publican Club" at this place, on the same basis
Is hat Of your own. Our club will be com
posed Of fifty, or more, intelligent, active, thor
"lgh-going Republicans, and will be one Of the
-Osi influential in this part of the State. We
lave adopted a constitution which provides for
rasns funls, &c, have chosen officers, &C., and
Ale readyt to eork for the success of the Repub-
I'1a cause.
riease place us on your list of friends"
supply Us with documents, and draw on US for
9I proportion of the expense, and give US
Aa and comfort" generally, through the
- npaign. We shall supply you soon with a
"'' u names TO whom to send documents.
Ba'roHh, His, March THE signs of
ne times are good. Our State Adminstra-
ION has filed its cup of iniquity about full !;
cad hat coupled with Wellss apostacy to the
,0'lh Is waking people up to the true princi-
Pc and influence of the Democratic party of
'I' nation. You can safely count on Wal
NOltn, ghen the time comes to make its influ.
elce felt.
! y 'oodersport, Potter Co., Pa, March r.
I "e intend to give the Republican candidate
resident handsome majority in this
'-ly' | have heard of but one Fillmore man
= YET and he has no influence.
yyS' H., March 6.-We organized two clubs
i 0ay, one here, and one at Ogle Station.
vas organized at Taylor last week. We
M TN 10 organize in every town in the county.
On On county will give 1000 Anti-Nebraska ma
'''! next fall. l am in for the war.
r4ISl~aoeth, Joe Dapiess Co., Ill.,, March g.
-.losed | send you list of persons to whom
wish documents sent. I also enclose you
Fssn IUiaFs. This list is got up by our Repab-
ro1 q association, which is the pioneer associa-
Oh Joe Daviess. We shall try and do
uOly TO the country and the Constitution,
preventing the extension of Slavery into
s "'ur.hsoHturgh, Wayne Co., Ind.-In Wayne
C,"Y We have held two enthusiastic County
IsL 0ns, aud nominated a State and county
though the American Order has beer
III mere mere, the Philadelphia movement meets
h WNue or no favor. / should feel satisfied
@yhe county could be taken as q test o.
e'n OF the Republican organization. From
prospect now, we will give two votes to on,
ss Tue Republican candidate for President mex
Henry Co., o., March l2.-Many ar
s,m. he Pierce ranks and falling in with u
hoL. nerej and some are wayeriug, aeeing tn
H. Out dreading TO break with their party
L. county Is Locofoeo stronghold, but, q
Ast election for county officers. We cam
near routing them, to their great surprise