A New Party.

Newspaper Title

Hartford Daily Courant

Publication Date

5-27-1854

Publication Place

Hartford, Connecticut

Event Topic

Nebraska Bill (Jan-May 1854)

Political Party

Whig

Region

free state

Disclaimer

Please Note: Some editorials in this collection contain offensive language, opinions, and other content. The editorials serve as evidence of the time period in which they were created and enable us to engage in more truthful conversations about history. The views expressed in these editorials do not reflect Furman University's values or our commitment to embrace meaningful diversity and equality in all of our endeavors. If you have questions or concerns, please e-mail digitalcollections@furman.edu.

Quote

It is time that minor differences should be forgotten or laid aside.

Document Type

Article (Journal or Newsletter)

Full Text Transcription

There is but one subject that should now engage the attention of Northern freemen, -- all other issues and political objects are trivial in comparison to its importance -- and that is, the strides of the slave power towards supremacy. Every minor consideration of political expediency or questions of limited bearing should give away in this exigency to the necessity of restraining these ambitious movements. To oppose the extent of the area of slavery is a principle that can bind and ought to bind American freemen together in one great party. The Slave Power have obtained the great Western Territory as a part of their Empire. Cuba is to be the next stride to universal domination. The leave to bring their slaves with them to the Free States will be next demanded. The right to hold such property, even in New England, will be required, until the time shall come, as Robert Toombs predicted, when the slave shall be held within the shadow of Bunker Hill. To prevent such results, -- to stay the onward progress of this power, requires the union of all free men in the free States. No matter by what name they may have been hitherto known -- whether as Whigs, or Democrats, or Free Soilers. It is time that minor differences should be forgotten or laid aside, and that all who feel alike in this matter should collect around the same standard and join in the support of the same principle -- NO MORE SLAVE TERRITORY.

Edited/Proofed by

Entered and proofed by Lloyd Benson

Identifier

cnhckn540527a

Rights

This item is in the public domain, and can be used by anyone without restriction.

This document is currently not available here.

Share

Event Location

 
COinS
 

A New Party.

It is time that minor differences should be forgotten or laid aside.