The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-30

THE ABOLITION CONVENTION AT SYRIA
CUEE BROKEN UP BY THE CITIZENS,
ETC. ETC,


THE ABOLITION CONVENTION AT SYRIA
CUsE BROKEN UP BY THE CITIZENS,
ETC, ETC.
The abolition Convention under the lead Of Susan B.
Anthony Rev Samuel J. May Beriah Green and others
Of that class appointed TO be held this city to-day did
not come of according TO the programme.
Before two o'clock the hour appointed for opening the
Convention in Convention Hail. several hundred of the
most influential inhabitants Of Syracuse made their APP
pearance in front Of the building and from all the streets
and avenues Of the city aboring men, lawyers mechanics
merchants and representatives Of all classes OF the
nifty, vending their way the place OF meet
ing number Of the smaller dealers closed their places Of
business to take part in the proceedings and all
spred with determination that this central city, which
had been dsgaced by the jerry rescue and celebrated
for its abolition fanatcsn should not to-day be again
dsgraced The watchword Of the crowd was Syracuse
must redeem its reputation"
The hall rapidly filled up and several hundred persons
not able IS obtain admission. The crowd within
almost sufocatng and not inch Of was left
unoccuped At quarter past two, on motion of Ezra
Douuer, d. A. circuit, Esq, was unanimously chosen
Chairman, and james Isdeal and Edwin Pierson APP
pointed to conduct him to his seat
Mr.. circuit assembled the platform amid vocirerous
cheering and when order restored made effective
speech He alluded to the fact that Syracuse has been
trampeld upon for years by abolitoniss, and he
happy to see the people now rise in their might to
crush out treason in their midst, and mani
fest disposition TO gave the Central City
from further disgrace. He trusted that the
Union might yet be preserved and that his Southern
brethren would receive these conservative demonstra
tons as the olive branches from the North and be will
ing the loved and lost in the bright galaxy
States.
Mr. Orcutts remarks were received with the widest
enthusiasm by the dense crowd of people before him.
On motion NJ. O'Grady was chosen Secretary.
At this juncture Rev. Samuel J. May, Rev. NJ. z.
Strictly, Susan b. Anthony, and several other leading
aboonsts appeared in front Of the PLATFORM and each
the masculine agtators in turn attempted to be heard
Mr. May commenced with:-Mr President, conven-
ton was called to assemble in this hall by
storms of Kisses and applause broke out all over the
house.
Cries of "Put him out" eve want no aboronists
here" followed with hisses clappng of hands, and the
greatest excitement.
Mr.. May attempted again TO speak, but received
with such overwhelming and continued bursts of ap.
plause with shouts Of louder }" hear, and call for
the Star spangfed Banner" that his voice drown
cd and he at length subsidized.
Rev. Mr., Strictly next attempted to address the Con-
yenton but with better success than his predeces-
ccssor
Russell R. Lowell said that Mr. Strictly desired to say
a few words but answered with No, no, no. abo-
litionists are played out in this city,
Mr. S1RlEBY continued-Is this freedom OF - Vol
ces and hisses with cries Of " Put the niger out')
Mr.. srRiEBY nqured-Mr. President, have the floor
The CHAIR decided that Mr. Strictly was entitled 10 the
floor.
Mr. JOHN c. HUM desired TO present series Of resolu
tions.
Mr. SrRrEy said If resolutions were offered they were
debaeabc and he having the floor desired TO debate
them.
Great excitement ensued, people rising in their seats,
as some of the coored brethren entered the hall Cries
Of "Put the niger out"
Two sets of resolutions were introduced, and among
them the following
Whereas, our glorious confcderacy is crumbling to
pieces and civil Is staring IN the lace and the
chief thereof has emenated from INSCRIPTIONS abo
tonsts at the North, who for years past have been
preaching against the United States government
and indignantly denouncng the constitutional instltu.
tons of the South and branding southern brethren
pirates, instead Of cutiyatmg with them friendship
brotherly love- and whereas y has long
the rendezvous OF Jerry traitors headed by Fred
Douglass and the depot underground railroad marshaed
by negro Coguen and whereas, city has often been
dsgracod by treasoNble meetings instituted by these
dangerous men and their followers In which meetings
plots have been formed for sowing the seeds of abolition
ism and disunonsm abroad which, in common with the
action Of other abolition meetings held ut the North
gave rise TO the bloody raid at Harper's Ferry; aud
whereas, II is the duty of all good citizens
of these United States without distinction Of party
TO cultivate amicable feelings with and amongst each
other rather than to promote discord and TO excite
hatred and belle wing that at this particular uncture of
national affairs It is unwse, unjust and unparioc ag
tate the question of the abolition Of Involuntary servi
tude, and while we not for abridging the consttu-
tona right Of freedom OF speech but the contrary
sire it, and wishing hereby to give by freedom Of speech
and Of the pres an expression OF the sentiments Of
al n fy thpraf fra
be II
Resolved That it is the almost universally expressed
sentiment Of this community that they will not any
assist abe or encourage, the attempts of few per-
midst to SIR up strife between the Northern
and Southern portion of our common country and that
they viii frown upon, discourage, and by all proper
resist their attemptsto override annu eyaie
portion Of the provisions of the constitution and the
laws
Resolved That brand all such persons ne fauaticai
rebels, dsoyal TO the American Tag, the Constitution
the Union and the laws and we believe them unworthy
Of country which chershes and revsres the memory OF
Washington Jefferson, Jackson Webster and Clay, and
they should not be allowed to hold nsurrectonay
ngs in our midst.
Rcsoved That we hereby tender and accord 10 our
Southern brethren all their constitutional rights beth In
the States and in the Territories.
Resolved That In memory Of the past we will use our
best endcavors and all honorable Of securing hap
pness and prosperity for ourselves and posterity
al d nrmly believing IN the capabilities of man for self
government, hope that the sunshine viii soon In un
dmmed spendor, break through the clouds that now
hang darky over us and that national flag, envelope
ing In its cspacious folds the palmetto and all other
state flags for protection will be greeted With applause
In all portions of the Union, and that that beantul
national air, the star Spaneed Banner" will again and
again be sung by a joyful and happy people with
emotions Of pride and pleasure from every Hill top and
savannah from every mountain, plain and valley or
beloved country.
MIR strictly attempted to speak TO tho resolutions but
the uproar great that he could not be heard
motion TO adopt the resolutions then put and
carried by acclomaon without dissenting voice, and
with repeated cheers.
Loud calls then made for u. Davis Noxon, Jr.,
who came forward assembled the platform, and maids
eloquent speech, commencing AZ follows
GLOW long o. Catalina, wit thou abuse our patience;
and how long, o. xantppe, wilt thou our philoso.
phersFellow citizens, deprecate the necessity for
calling public meeting at this time express our dsap
prevail Of the acts and say ngs OF the fanatics who nlest
country while at the time rejoice to know the
conservative element IN our midst getting aroused
from rs lcthargy, and when It's final awakening shall
have been accomplished, betide the political dema-
gogue who attempts 10 stem it's irresistible torrent For
many ye9Ia we have been patient, our tOwnamcn lave
remained passive spectators Of the frequent gatherings in
city where the lessons Of treason aud dsunion have
hafn IN nutfa