Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-01-16

/ which needs no arms, no violence no shedding Of
blood. The advocates of slavery are differently
situated; theirs is the cause of oppression. in.
Justice, and crime. II can only be maintained Inv
violence, by arms, and by bloodshed.
Nine slave States are at this time aeitated by
seryile instructions. White people are murdered
daily and daily slaves are shot down by their mas.
ters without trial, while others are hanged under
lynch law. Each murder, whether of blacks or
whites, oegets new fears and creates new alarms.
when continually torment the imagsations of
both masters and slaves Now 7 regard Il onr
DUTY to those slaves, and those masters. to re.
man IN the Union, so that, when they shall an.
ply to our federal executive for protection we
may give just, righteous and constitutional pro.
lection to both master and slave by securing each
IN the enjoyment of his life his liberty, and the
aValls OF his own labor, according to The nten.
tons and expectations of those who founded tho
government
THINK we should remain in the Union. not for
the purpose OF unfolding and extending yiayery.
3 1ii the purpose OF upholding and extending
!e9elsy' II we unite upon the doctrines put forth
IN our Republican platform, our success cannot
De delayed no. postponed. For the first time since
the adoption of the Constitution the fundament-
al truths on which our government was founded.
were placed in issue before the country in June
last In November we carried eleven SOVEREIGN
states, comprising nearly two thirds of the free
population of the Union, and now Renublican
Governors preside over fourteen of the most inn .
portant most populous, and wealthy organiza.
tons OF our federal Union. Our platform is broad
as the family OF man it is based on principles
Whlch are eternal as the throne of heaven Trntb
like its author, is omnipotent Our cause. Al This
moment, commands the political, the moral, and
the religious influence of the good and worthy Of
the nation. 1t is the cause of freedom. of moral
lty' OF religion, of Civilization. 1t is stronger
than armies, more potent than the combined in
huehces OF oppression and tyranny combined
with armies
Already the advocates of slavery fatten in
their efforts to establish that institution in Kan
sas. should they, however, proceed in that ne.
idIious WORK, the total overthrow of the Demo-
cratic party is certain. Should they fall back
should the slave power recede from It's infamous
designs, their prestige will be gone, their sceptre
OF power VIII have departed forever Let us but
continue hrm in our position let us bnt hold the
oppfessors at bay for few years. and the rapid
increase OF our free population will perfect onr
triumph Minnesota, Nebraska. Oregon and
washington, will soon be added to our list of free
states The laws of nature and of God are CO.
WORKERS with good men Acting in harmony
gIess. F'
In conclusion, you will permit me to say, that
whlle admit and will maintain the right of ev.
e,y man iully to express his views, and compare
lucSs win those around him, | think our duty
anu anu Pohcy unite in urging us to maintain the
cnloh as 't as and to reject all propositions to
tne slaVeholders ut CuOa that we should be ac-
i've and energetic in our efforts to restore the
government to its original position in favor of
ireeoom; that we should increase the number of
ee states, until the slave power shall be dwarfed
~. " an insignificant portion OF our federal Union
mat no man shall be elected to any Office, who
hesltates to exert his political and moral influ
rce 70 carry out the designs of those who estab-
Asheo our government; and that we shall ccntin-
ue 70 arouse the public conscience of the marion,
untl oppression shall cease to exist outside of the
slave States. We will then say to the slavebold.
ers OF those States, aalbiaa the heauy 6urthe,as,
gig fet me oppressed go free; Or if you prefer to
MAINTAIN that institution . perish soith it
for the honor OF your invitation, please accept,
ior yourself and associates, my thanks.
very respectfully, ]. X. GIDDINGs.
After the reading of this letter, Mr.. Higgin.
son, in behalf of the Committee on Resolutions.
offered the following as an addition to the series
offered at the morning session.
ReSoUed, That State Committee of seven be
appointed, whose duty it shall be, by means of
conventions, tracts, newspapers and political or
other organizations, public, and private to secure
tile eiilcent propagation of the doctrines and pol
icy which this Convention proclaims
!hes0toed, That we especially recommend the
during the current year.
ResoiOed, That the State Committee be in
structed to prepare and ISSUE as soon as possible
an address to the people in behalf of our princi.
pies.
The Hutchinsons then sang the anti slavery
song entitled Right over Wrong, or the Good
Time Coming" after which the Convention was
addressed by Stephen S. Foster of Worcester.
Mr.. Foster argued that the mass of the people
were ripe for reyolution-5hey felt that this
Union ought to be dissolved, and were ready to
do their part in the work they were not the
politicians, the merchants and manufacturers,
but they were the independent, hard. listed yeo-
menry of the land, if they could only see some
practical way of accomplishing it.
He was in favor of the organization of a polit
ical party in the State, outside of the federal
Union, and abjuring all connection with the Uni
ted States Constitution
He concluded by offering series Of resolutions.
which he said he did not expect would be passed,
but which he desired, nevertheless, should 90 into
the lecord of proceedings.
MrPhilips again took the platform, and deliy-
cred an address, that was even more eloquent
than his speech in the afternoon, at the close of
which Mr.. Wilkins of Pembroke spoke to the
Convention, in opposition to the views ofprevious
speakers. He considered the Constitution an
anti slavery instrument, aud was for adhering to
the Union, and organizing party which should
take the ground that the Constitution did not
tolerate, authorize, or establish slavery.
After song from the Hutchinsons, Parker
Pillsbury addressed the Convention in his usual
strain of biting sarcasm, against all persons and
all parties who were not in favor of the radical
dlsunion views of the Garrisonians
The question was then taken on the resolu-
tions' and they were declared adopted but few
persons voting.
After another song from the Hutchinsons, and
the transaction of some business relating 10 or.
ganization, the Convention adjourned.
ESUDDEN ILLNEss.-Col. Stephen Fay, Of New
Brantree, while sitting for his picture In Cha