the candidates of that party who have sworn on Free­ 1787 ; confirmed it in 1789 ; engrafted it in the six think I shall go with you ; but I am afraid you will
dom’s altar, Eternal hostility to the extension of that new States which comprised all the territories we not' succeed this year.” Let us ask such men what
THE FREEMAN’S BANNER.
institution, accursed of H e a v e n and of Freemen.— then owned. But the sons of the South, have depart­ would have been the fate of the Patriots of the Revo­
Point the finger of scorn at him, who, acknowledging ed from the principles of their patriotic fathers; the lution, if such a disposition bad existed among the
TH U R SD A Y , NO VEM BER 2, 1848.
the correctness of our principles, excuses himself on letter did all they could to abolish slavery ; the for­ masses of the People ? What name would have been
the ground that he doubts our success ! Tell him to mer are now doing all they can to extend it'. From given to a man in that day, who should have uttered
do right, and leave results and consequences to God. six slave States they have increased to fifteen —equal such sentiments, or who should have insisted upon
Show him the ruin of deserted habitations—of fields in number to tbe free States. With their 3 votes for helping Great Britain until the Whigs had achieved
without culture, in the once fertile lands devoted to every 5 slaves, they intend to saddle slavery on all our our Independence ? Others say, “ I am with you in
the “ peculiar institution,” established against reason, I territories—having increased their 600,000 slaves to principle, hut I can’t vote for Mr. Yan Buren.”—
j 3,000,000, giving them about thirty representatives W hat would have been thought of that man’s honesty
conscience, and the will of Heaven.
!
Show him that all the vast multitudes of foreigners, in Congress for their slave population. They now or patriotism in the days of the Revolution, who should
who are daily seeking an asylum and a home in this, j seek to multiply them, ad infinitum, by transporting have deserted the patriots, and enlisted and fought in
so called, land of liberty, not one turns his steps to­ j them into New-Mexico and California. This is the the British army against his neighbors and friends,
wards the regions devoted to slavery; tell him that I great issue forced upon us by the South ; and Lewis upon the apology that he had a grudge against our
the blood and treasure wasted in obtaining the coun­ j Cass, their candidate for President, is the selected commander in chief V ’
try in which the half civilized Spaniard long since instrument to effect it. W e know that we have men
IT Let it be remembered, that the Slave power,
abolished slavery, was not to restore oppression by among us who, disregarding the clearest evidence,
through
their agent, Abraham Conklin, have removed
devoting it to binding the weak and guiltless African pretend to deny that Lewis Cass is in the interest of
FO R P R E S ID E N T ,
with manacles and chains ; but to extend over it the the South on this question ; but if there^is any distinc­ one old Democrat (Kirby Wilbur,) from office, for
MARTIN VAN BUREN.
benign and hallowed institutions of Freedom : Then tion between truth and error, between right an9 daring to avow his opinions in favor of Free Soil, and
F O R V IC E -P R E S ID E N T ,
take him by the arm—walk together to the polls— wrong, between slavery and freedom, Lewis Cass is have threatened and kept quiet one other postmaster
jointly pledge to Freedom the energies of your minds committed in favor of the extension of slavery. We from avowing his opinions from a fear of like- re­
. CHARLES. F. ADAMS.
—and your%
voices shall be omnipotent.
have the evidence of the slaveholders-of the South; moval.
F O R P R E S ID E N T IA L E L E C T O R S .
they tell us that Mr. Cass has given them unequivocal
R O B E R T E M M E T , of N ew -Y ork.
P r o m i s i n g . —The little Freshman, who aided Jo&n.
TO OUR PATRONS.
assurances
that
lie
is
with
them
;
we
have
the
evi­
J A M E S S. W A D S W O R T H , of Livingston.
C. Wright last week to edit the Reflector, it is sup­
S Our Prospectus informed you that wp proposed to
dence of the Baltimore convention, which nominated
1. Thomas B'. Jackson, 18. Andrew W. Doig,
posed will make as great a man, in time, as his father,
publish T h e F r e e m a n ’s B a n n e r till election; this
him on the very ground that lie was opposed to the
2. Hiram Barney ,
19. Charles B. Hoard,
17th. number completes our task. The 50 cents for Wilmot Proviso ; we have it in the declarations of the but not quite so tall. W e hope bis effort the other
3. Samuel Waterbury, 20. Richard Hulbwt,
each subscriber for tbe term, was only destined to
night, in hissing, at th e 'F re e Soil meeting,'did* not
4. Bernard I. Messerole,' 21.- Eliakim R. Ford ,
delegates of the South, who were instructed to vote
5. Thomas B. Tappen, 22. Tracy Robinson,
hurt his wind. This faculty is peculiar to the goose,
pay the printer; for ourselves, we asked no compen­
for the nomination of no man who was opposed to the
6. W. F. Havemeyer,
23. James S. Chandler,
and is supposed was given as a substitute for brains.
sation. W e have labored to make our paper accept­
extension off slavery ; and they acted out their in­
7. Samuel B. Ferris,
24. Samuel Roboins,
able to our readers; not having advertisements, we
8. Thomas Taber,
25. Artemas Cady,
structions in nominating Mr. Cass as their candidate, To the Editor of The Freeman’s Banner.
,
were obliged to fill it up with an unusual quantity of committed to their interests.
9. Nathaniel Jones.
26. Henry P. Sartwell,
We
were
warned
by
your
prospectus
that the
10. Abraham A. Deyo,
27. Henry B. Stanton,
original matter. In discussing the great question of
These facts are sufficient to convince any man, not term, for which you undertook to publish your paper,
11. John P . Beekman,
28. Freeman Edson,
freedom or slavery, we had to employ much research blinded by prejudice. But we do not stop here ; we
is about expired : W e had strong doubts, when you.
12. Riley Loomis^
29. John Dickson,
in procuring documentary facts, in addition to close have other and higher evidence, viz : the written de­
13. Harmanus BleecJeer, 30. Otto F. Marshall,
commenced, whether you would hold o u t; many pre­
reflection and untiring industry. , You liave the re­ clarations of Mr- Cass himself. Until the fall of 1847,
14. James S. Whallon,
31. William H. Tew,
dicted that it would be a mere flash and end in smoke;
15. William B. Farlin ,
32. Oliver Patch,
sult of our labors.
f<
it is admitted by all, he was in favor of the Wil- but *we have all been agreeably surprised and disap­
16. John Gilchrist,
33. Theodore C. Peters,
On the 9th of August last the Great. Free Soil Con­ mot Proviso, and opposed to the extension of slav­
pointed. It has nobly held out, and more thau ful­
17. Walter Booth,
34. James Van Horn.
vention at Buffalo, laid down the Freeman’s Plat­ ery ; and had, previous to that- time, ever entertained filled the expectations of its most ardent friends. Of
form ; in less than three months it lias been introduc­ that opinion; but being tendered the office of Presi­ the abilities displayed in the editorial department, it
S T A V E N O M IN A T IO N S .
ed in all the Free States, and gives certain promise dent by the South, on the 24th of December. 1847, needs no commendation from us. It has been extolled
FOR GOVERNOR,
that it will become the prevailing sentiment in all the he wrote the famous Nicholson letter, wherein he as­ by men of higher literary attainments, and more com­
. JOHN A. DIX.
States. It has already been introduced in several serts “ that a great change had been going on in the petent judges than we are. Even your opponents
FO R L I E U T . G O V E R N O R ,
Slave States, and is taking fast1hold there ; we have minds of many on the subjeet of the extension of have been compelled to yield their tribute of praisethe cheering anticipation that'slavery is soon doomed shivery, in his own, and others.” Now, this change We part with it, as we would part with an old friend
S E T H M. GATES,
to be eradicated from the American soil.
could not have been .in opposition to shivery exten­ and companion; its weekly appearance was greeted
OF W YOMING.
Those who have preserved each number, will find sion, for that had heretofore been his opinion. If, as by all who read it, with high satisfaction. It has man­
FOR CAN AL COMMISSIONER,
it a useful document for future reference. W e have he says, his opinion had changed from opposition to fully contended for the cause it so ardently espoused.
CHARLES A. WHEATON,
taken the Declaration of Independence for our text slavery extension, it is clear that it was in favor of the It has awakened a kindred feeling among the People;
OF O N O N D A G A .
book ; we have endeavored to show that our fathers extension of it—for it could be no other change ; and like the old pioneer of the west, it has penetrated the
were determined to carry out those principles; that this is what satisfied the South. Now, we defy any wilderness ; cleared the land ; rooted up the noxious
* S T A T E P R IS O N IN S P E C T O R ,
weeds ; built the freeman’s cottage ; and planted the
for more than sixty years the men of all parties, their friend of Cass to deny this ; it never has been denied,
WILLIAM F. ANGEL,
freeman’s seed. The first eiop may not be so plen­
representatives in Congress, and each successive Pre­ it cannot be denied ; and the man who votes for Lew­
OF CATTAR AU G U S.
teous, but in this congenial soil, an abundant harvest
sident, have been active in abolishing slavery. That is Cass, with a knowledge of these facts, votes with the
is in expectancy.
the South has tendei’ed a new issue, based upon the South for the extension of slavery.
F O R CONGRESS-:— S IX T E E N T H D IS T R IC T ,
He may
*
* disguise
O
We are loth to part with the Freeman’s Banner ;
advantages
of
their
slavery
representation
;
we
have
it
under
the
plea
of
regular
nomination,
still
it
comes
PATRICK PI. COWEN,
it has chased from us many a lonely hour ; while it
warned you of their encroachments, and of the dan­ to this end after all.
has supplied us with rich stores of useful information.
OF SA R A TO G A .
gers threatening your liberties. W e have endeavored
Gen. Taylor is an extensive slaveholder, a South­ It has furnished us materials to battle in the cause of
to show, and, we believe, successfully, that the Free erner, and his repeated declaration that the Wilmot Free Soil, and has promulgated principles which haveT
C O U N T Y N O M iN A T IO N N S .
Soil Party stand on the same Platform that the fathers Proviso ought not to pass—independent of his other met with a hearty response from many a F reem an;
F or A s s e m b l y ,
of the Revolution erected, and that we are only la­ disqualifications—renders him an unfit candidate for principles which have sunk deep in their hearts, and
EDW IN B. CHAMBERLIN,
boring to preserve the rights and liberties they ob­ any opponent of slavery. The Whig party, until now, which will, in the end, be diffused from the Northern
O F G L E N V IL L E .
tained an bequeathed to us. We leave the subject declared that they would never vote for a slaveholder; Lakes to the Rio Grande. and from the Atlantic to the
F or T r e a s u r e r ,
with you; it is in safe hands. The great work is but since Henry Clay has been politically killed, like Pacific: Principles which will break the chains of
JAMES H. ELY,
commenced, and the Freemen of our country will Mr. Cass, a great change has t^ikpn plac’e in their slavery, and proclaim Free Speech, Free Soil, ancl
O F T H E C I T T O F .S C IIE N E C T D Y .
bring it to a triumphant result*
minds also. They will now vote for a'slaveholder, Free- Men, wherever our national flag shall wave.
F or S u p e r in t e n d e n t s o f ti-ie P o o r ,
On this acepunt we desire your paper should be con­
Our editorial labors are, for the present, ended ; and one, too, who was determined to run in opposi­
tinued ; and trust that the friends of Free Soil will
but you will still find us contending in your ranks; tion to Henry Clay.
JOHN S. M. BARHYDT,
soon
unite and establish it permanently.
and, should the crisis demand it, we shall hold our­
How different it is with the Free Soil party ; they
i
OF THE CITY,
And there is Tony Lumpkin, and his Aunt Peggy ;
selves in readiness to resume our editorial labors, and tell you plainly and unequivocally that they will op­
JOHN S. CHAMBERLIN,
they
have become as familiar to us as household goods,
battle lor you in the glorious cause of Free Speech, pose the extension of slavery ; there is no disguise
O F G L E N V IL L E .
and we would not willingly part with them. They
Free Men, Free Soil, and Equal Rights.
in their sentiments ;*there, is no room lor doubt. The
NATHANIEL J. HERRICK,
luive been important characters in our political dra­
Keep in .mind the F r e e S o i l P l a t f o r m :
Cass men vote him, slavery -and all, because, say they,
ma ; their appearance on the stage was always cheer­
O F D U A N E S B U R G II.
No more slave territory.
he is regularly
men vote him,* ed with a hearty welcome, and their exit will be re­
O
* nominated. The Tavlor
w
Cheap postage for the People.
slavery and all, because In* is the most available can­ gretted bv every one who formed their acquaintance^
For ever float the standard sheet,
While. Freedom ’s issue, stands before us :
R etren ch m en t o f th e exp en ses o f governm ent.
didate, and thus they abandon all their heretofore Obadiah, too, in bis quaint way, instructed us. The
With Freedom’s Soil beneath our feet,
A b olition o f all u n n ecessary offices and salaries.
cherished principles. Well did Wil'lis Hall say, that Chronicles contained many truthful sayings in' tho
And “ F reedom ’s B anner” w a v in g o ’er u s.”
The election of all civil officers of the government, the Whig partv was dissolved : thev have abandoned
O I
v
*
Hebrew style; while tbe Daguerreotype liknesses
so far as practicable, by the People.
"
Free Soil for Free M en!
their former sentiments ; for the Wilmot Proviso was were real counterparts ol' the originals—all of them
Provision, by the government, for river and harbor rejected with Henry Clay at* Philadelphia.
The Free Democracy will rally To-morrow Eve­
“ holding the mirror up to nature ” W ith these we
ning, at the Court-House, at 7 o’clock. They will be: improvements, as are required for the safety and con­
The Cass and Taylor parties are the avowed sup­ must now p a r t ; but we trust the Freeman’s Banner
addressed by C l a r k B . C o c h r a n e , Esq. of Amstcr- J venience of commerce and navigation.
porters and advocates of slavery. The Free Soil par­ ! will rise up again, like the Phoenix, and, with renewdam, one. of the most eloquent advocates ot Free Soil in ;
Free
grant,
to
actual
settlers,
of
the
public
lands,
ty are the only one openly, manfully and decidedly i ed vigor, elegance, and usefulness, successfully d'cthe state, and by N e w t o n M. C u r t is , Esq., of Charl­
in
limited
quantities.
<
ton, who-has done much effective service in the cause1
opposed to the extension of slavery ; and this party | fend the inalienable rights of man.
of liberty in other counties.
Revenue tariff’ sufficient to defray tho expenses of will, in the end, triumph over all others—for it is
M AfcY SUBSCRIBERS.' .
government and pav annual instalments, together based on the inalienable rights of man.
THE VOTER’S DUTY.
with the interest, on the national debt.
Southern Management.
^ST'TheFree
Soilers
in
the
northwest
part
of
Glen­
F r e e S o i l k r s ! a r e y o u r e a d y ?—Havo you;
The.
editor
of a Southern paper feels very comfort­
W e hoist fair Freedom ’s standards
ville, are quite anxious that the high<si judicial officer able ; he is sure of Cass or Taylor; either will an­
each laid before, his noighbof tho nature of the great
On hill ami dale it stands.
From broad Atlantic’s borders
in the county should give them one more address be­ swer the South; and they will make common cause
question between the rights and the dignity .of Free
T o O regon’s fair lands :
fore election. There was not, we are informed, to ex- in berating the Free Soil candidates, as the only op­
Where’er the winds may wander,
Labor on the one hand, and the mean and debasing
W h ere'er the. w aters roll,
i
coed six Tlunkcrs present at tho meeting he address- ponents to the spread of slavery'.
servility of those who yield to the demahds of Slave
]is w ide spread folds extending,
Shall spread from Pole to Pole.
| ed—three of whom, after the meeting was over, deAristocracy on the other ? I f you have omitted this,
They have succeeded in dividing both parties*'at
| elared themselves satisfied with Hunker doctrines, the North, and have manui'iictured doughfaces enough
or any other duty of a Freeman, up at once— up, and
The great Issue—Increase of Slaves, etc.
finish tho work so nobly begun : Up, in the spiriffof
1; and resolved to no
© for the Free Soil ticket. : The bur- out of them, to elect a slavery President.. Now ‘for
Since
the
adoption
of
our
constitution,
in
1787,
we
our Revolutionary Sires ! invoke the spirit of Wash­
! then of a two hours’ speech, was to prove that Mr. slavery in New-Mexico and Ctilifor'nia'for certain ;—.
have
not
had
a
more
important
question
to
be
settled
dupes.
ington, of*Jefferson, of-Patrick Henry, of Hancock,
' Van Buren, and his son John, were. Bolters, a charac­ and a hearty laugh at Northern
>
titan
the
one
now
at
issue.
It
is
a
question
whether
ter which, of all others, ho despised most. The "Whigs,
of Adams, and of all the Patriots of the “ times which
Hunker Tricks.
tried men’s souls.” Appeal to them by their love of wo shall permit slavery to exist in lands of the Unit­ 1(whom he called tories and Federalists, whenever he
It
is
said
that,
a
few days before election,, the Hun­
country—by their proud lineage from the stock of ed States now free ; lands, acquired by immense trea­ j spoke of them,) came in for their share of abuse. lie
kers at the North will publish letters from Cass, avow­
sures, and at the sacrifice of the lives of 10,000 free­
■\Yhirr
by
© martyrs-—
*
J the blood stained banner of the men. At the adoption of the constitution slavery ex­ ' admitted that Gen. Cass would veto the Wilmot Pro- ing himself apposed to tho extension of slavery ; while
Ivisa, if elected,* and insisted that was the true course. the Hunkers at the South will publish a new edition
Revolution—by bur county’s honor, her rights, her
isted
here,
but
it
was
the
determination
of
the
P
atri­
I
Another such a speech would do. the business ! We of the. Nicholson letter, with Mr- Ga|s’s notes, confirm­
liberties, her prosperity, and by the sacred principles
ots
of
the
Revolution
to
eradicate
it.
They
justly
I pity, however, the first poor Barnburner or lo ry , (as ing his. opposition to any restriction of slavery, and
of the Declaration of Independence—to go forth toi
considered
it
a
great
moral
evil,
at
war
with
the
De­
>lie calls them,) who. shall have a caus% to- be adjudged coinciding with the South, that it ’is unconstitutional
the Polls in the full dignity of a Free citizen, and toi
claration
of
Independence;
and
while,
as
a
mutter
of
■before him very soon after election.
to prohibit slavery.
aid in the disenthralment of our country from that
compromise, they permitted its existence, they resolv­
blighting and execrable, institution whose influence
We often hear Free Soil Whigs make remarks
Eunker’s Disguise*
upon our country’s fame and energy is like the mal­ ed to confine it where it then was; they took the first
I
ike
these—“
I
know
your
party
are
upon
the
right
The
Hunkers,
witnessing the rapid spread of F ree
aria—-a poisoned atmosphere—spreading ruin and de­ opportunity to abolish the slave trade, and for ever to
j platform, and that you will become the great and prc- Soil principles, are driven to the necessity, to. keep,
solation in every direction.. Conjure them, as men, abolish it in opr territories. They adhered to this
| dominant party in the Union ; and after this year I their party together, of passing resolutions in favor of
as Americans, as Christians, to. give their ballots for declaration; they proclaimed it in the ordinanr e qf
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