The Kansas herald of freedom. [volume] (Wakarusa, Kan. Territory) 1854-1860, 1857-06-20
IAe lefaia Of Freedom.
Lawrence. Saturday, June 70. 1857.
The Meeting on Saturday Evening.

The Meeting on Saturday Evening.
Agreeably to call signed "Many Citi-
zens," concourse assembled in front of
the Morrow House, on Saturday evening,
to consider the position 10 be taken at the
election, which was held last Monday.
Several speakers were called out, some of
whom remarked quite at length on exist
ing affairs.
Mr. Coe, candidate for delegate to the
Constitutional Convention, was first called
to the stand, and requested to define his
position, which he endeavored to do, but
owing to repeated Interruptions was unable
to make much progress. His attempt to
identify the National Democracy, or the
Free State portion of it, with the regular
Free State party, was an able effort of
logic, and worthy of better cause. His
success in that respect was such as awaits
all endeayors to exhibit the Democratic
party, of which James Buchanan is the
acknowledged head, in any other than its
true light, viz: pro-slavery in its structure,
and based upon pro-slavery platform,
under the guise ofwhat Gen. CAss is wont
to term the great principle of squatter
sovereignty" born with the Nicholson let
ter of the veteran demagogue.
Mr.. Coe asked only ten minutes to re-
ply to all arguments advanced in contra
vention of his position; but Judging from
the lateness of the hour at the conclusion
of his second effort, doubtless there were
some positions advanced which required
more time to answer satisfactorily to even
himself
At the conclusion of Mr.. Goes defni-
ton of the position assumed by the Union
Ticket, or the Free State portion of the
Democratic party, Gen. LANE was most
yociferOuslF called for; but did not make
his appearance in answer to the oft-re-
peated requests.
Nh. Parrot then being called for, came
forward, and taking the stand, spoke with
earnestness and ability of the existing
state of affairs. He had been waiting,
like Wilkins Micawber, for something to
turn up" He was decidedly opposed to
taking a part in the election of delegates,
and thought no man worthy of confidence
who did so. His remarks, however, were
well received, and at their close, agreea-
bly, to call, Judge SMITH spoke at some
length concerning the National Democ-
racy, born, as he facetiously said, in the
magnificent village of Lecompton, during
the present year. He denounced all COM
promise or union with that party, be their
professions what they might, and strenu-
ously urged rigid adherence to the bona
file Free State organization He denied
the existence Of Free State Democracy.
At the close of his remarks. LANE was
again loudly called for, in conjunction
with Judge CONWAY. Still he did not
make his appearance, and the last named
gentleman took the stand. speaking long
and eloquently, with his usual force and
effect. He was opposed to voting at the
coming election; but should censure none
who differed from him in opinion in
that respect. His remarks were able, to
the point, and seemed to give general sat
isfaction.
AS Mr. Conway concluded, Mr.. Coe
commenced his reply, but with what sue
Cess, or whether to the satisfaction of
himself or his audience. we do not know
We learn he was frequently interrupted
in his remarks, which should not have
been. 1t is characteristic only of the bravo
to thus disturb an opponent, and smacks
too strongly of Brooksism. Such pro-
ceedings are stain upon the respectable
ity of IA Free State audience, and for the
credit of the city we hope they will not
be repeated.