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

Taylor, Ogle Co., Iu., March III have the
pleasure of communicating that we have not
yet met with any opposition, nor do we antici-
pate the opposition of more than one or two in
dividuals in this township. There is a spirit of
patriotism in this township. and throughout the
county and Congressional district that, in view
of the present political history and crisis in the
destiny of the Republic, that requires but a
spark from the furnace of Slavery to enkinde
into fame that shall thoroughly purge our
Nation from the bitter curse of Slavery.
Soon after organizing in this place, meet
ing was held in the adjoining township, Lafay-
cite, which was well attended, and resulted in
the same unanimity. Also, called to attend
meeting for the organization of an association
at Ogle Station, in Bradford township, Lee
county, which resulted in an organization,
small, but spirited and determined. l have
been since told that the organization embraces
all the citizens but two, who are Know Nothings.
have not learned that any organization, be-
side the above named, have yet been made in
the county we will take pains to have every
township in the county called out and organized.
We have long known the necessity of such
thorough organization as is now proposed, and
were glad, upon the first intimation of q move
in this direction, to contribute our mite of in
fiuence in carrying it forward. We hail the
Platform and Constitution as the very embodi-
ment of long held and deeply-cherished senti-
ments-indeed, this accordance of feeling seems
almost universal. l have been told, by those
who have been called hotheaded Pro.Slavery
men, that the platform embraced Just enough
to suit them. Still it requires energy and per-
severance, in order to obtain success. Many,
who are conscientiously with us, are held back
by long attachment and devotion to old party
ties. Know Nothingsm is also destined to act
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| at liberty to burden you with the expression
of my private views upon the last-named organ.
ization, / could not disclose much affection for
it; but, perhaps, we should be cautious.
1t will also be necessary to use great caution
with the opponents of Maine law, and not coun-
tenauce, but always oppose, blending of these
issues, as the election in this State last year,
upon the Maine law, in its result, conclusively
| shows that q union of that sort would be death
| to our cause.
am myself whole souled devoted friend of
Temperance and Maine law; yet have always,
| in opposition to the advice of many of our most
| influential men, advised the above course, not
| only from policy, but repudiating the examples
ofPro-Slavery Legislation, in commingling issues
and poisoning the Nation, and spreading
curse by uniting good and bad, so that necessi-
| ty compelled to submit to the evil, for the pur
pose of obtaining that which was necessary.
Holding to the doctrine expressed by the home
| ly adsge, every tub should stand upon its own
bottom" every issue decided upon its own
merits, so far at least as circumstances shall
admit. Pardon the profuseness of this commu-
nication, and believe me, as well as the society
which represent, eternally (if necessary and
to the last extremity, devoted to the cause of
Freedom. Do not get disheartened in the full
fllment of the duties you have so nobly resolved
to perform, but persevere; and the conscious
ness of having performed work the noblest, as
well as tedious, will be a constant source of
happiness to the generous hearts who have Of
fered themselves in this work.