The Kansas herald of freedom., 1858-09-11
From TIE Providence 7rfou"s.

And-Leeompton Celebration
There was very enthusiastic meeting
last evening, at the junction of North |
Main and Benefit streets, TO celebrate the
rejection of the Lecompton Constitution |
by the people of Kansas Territory. The
was made by Joseph Veazie,
Esq, through a card published IN the
papers. Soon after the hour designated
for the speaking to commence, large num-
bers of people had assembled on the
ground. There could not have been less
than 2500 people present throughout
greater part of the exercises. The weather
was remarkably pleasant, so that no in
convenience was experienced on that ac-
count.
About TX O'Clock the American flag
was raised, amidst respectful demonstra-
tions in honor of the national banner.
There was the following motto inscribed
thereon:
"KANsAs Is FREE"
"No MORE SLAVE States"
Meanwhile the audience was regaled
from the Providence Band, who, during
the evening, added much to the pleasing
entertainment by discoursing many en-
livening airs. There was also very good
exhibition of fireworks, at the beginning,
and at convenient intervals, throughout
the exercises. The rockets discharged
were equal in brilliancy and effect to any
that we have ever witnessed; and, best
of all, the assembly was not in the least
troubled by any "mis-fires." The speak
ing of the occasion was introduced by Mr..
Veazie, in the following terms:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: We have come
here this evening to do honor to the men
and women of Kansas, who have achieved
great victory over American traitors.
Monday, the I'd day of August, 1858, the
day the vote was given for freedom, will
never be forgotten. To the people of
Kansas, it was life or death. Ladies and
gentlemen, this raising of flag here. is
no new work. Where now stands yonder
Park, once stood the General Montgomery
Tavern, the Head Quarters for the officers
of the French and American armies
Yonder, on Olney street, was dedicated
the first Liberty Tree in Providence, July
25, 1853. A little north, on Harrington
street, was the Head Quarters of the
French army. Ladies and gentlemen, this
ground around here is made sacred to the
memories of the Fathers of the Revolu-
ton. Let us go on for the rights of man
in honor of those Fathers, who have be-
queathed to us the great legacy of free
dom, which we enjoy here tonight. Lei
us swear to defend it, and let the pass
word be, "Freedom for man, freedom oi
thought, freedom of person and no com.
promise with slaveryl' Loud applause
The Rev. Horace A. Wilcox, we'll known
as a staunch supporter of the good cause
was then introduced. His speech was ,
plain, straight forward statement of facts
sufficiently embellished in clear and forci
BILE language to make them more impres
sive and attractive. Hevividly described
the fragrant wrongs inflicted upon the peo
pie of the unhappy Territory, whose re
cent vote was so decisive; and gave
graphic detail of the numerous aggres
sions practiced against those people by al
administration as corrupt as it is con
temptible, and the power of which i
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and more aggravated injuries. The speake
was frequently applauded.
The next speaker was the Hon. Thoma
Davis, of North Providence, whose ap
pearance upon the rostrum elected tn
liveliest demonstrations of APPRECIATION
Those who have heard this gentleman a
public meeting, can appreciate, in som
| Hanroo hic offnrf chic III
Introductory remark was a most felicitou
allusion to that stupendous triumph c
science which unites two continents by
band of iron. Though this great resul
might, for brief period, obscure the sui
ject of freedom in Kansas, he thought tn
time not far distant when that subieC
would again become an object of nations
solicitude. 1twere vain in us to attemp
at this late hour, (midnight,) an analyst
of this capital speech. Suffice it to re
mark, that the aggressive policy of tn
,, general government, the ruling passion {
the slave power, seconded by the Feders
: Executive and inferior officers, the adhe
renee of the people of Kansas to freedol
through every struggle, were commente
upon in fitting terms, and of action, W;
received by the audience with marke
S enthusiasm.
Silas R. Kenyon, Esq, followed M
Davis in a neat speech, after which chez
were given for the New England Emigral
Aid Company, for Mr.. Veazie, and f
Mr.. Davis.
By special request, procession, respe
) table in numbers, was formed upon Il
ground, and headed by the Band, marche
: through North Main street to Mark
Square, where three cheers were given f
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