both Taylor and Cass. She has declared her want of confidence in their principles, and her unwillingness to recognize either as the representative and impersonation of American institutions. Still further, she has declared, by the vote of nearly FORTY THOUSAND Freemen, that Slavery shall not be extended, that Slavery shall not be allowed to continue under the National Government, wherever that Government is responsible for it, and that the Slave Power shall no longer control the policy of our country. - To support these paramount principles, without equivocation or compromise, at all times and in every way, she has now given her first earnest and determined pledge. Freemen of Massachusetts it remains with you to redeem this pledge by further exertions. An election of State officers and of Members of Congress will take place on Monday, November 13th. The principles which we have upheld in the Presidential election, as paramount to all others, let us continue to uphold and advance through the new organization now happily established. Following the example of the other parties, and recognizing the necessity of such a course, we can sustain those only who sustain this organization. We are a separate party, and, as such, have separate candidates. Remember, then, to vote for no man who is not willing to unite with us in declaring opposition to Slavery and the Slave Power to be above all other questions, and who cannot be relied upon to sustain those men only who join in this alliance of principle. Vote for STEPHEN C. PHILLIPS, of Salem, our candi 1 The votes, as officially determined, stood: For Taylor, 61,072: Cass, 85.284; Van Buren, 38,133. date for Governor, and for JOHN MILLS, of Springfield, our candidate for Lieutenant-Governor, men familiar with all the concerns of the Commonwealth, of welltried prudence, of best capacity, and of inflexible devotion to FREEDOM. Vote, also, for the Congressional Candidates nominated by the Free-Soil District Conventions. Vote, likewise, for the Senatorial Candidates nominated by the Free-Soil County Conventions. And, in your respective towns, vote for such Representatives only as may be relied upon to sustain, in the Legislature of the Commonwealth, the principles which we have at heart, and the new organization dedicated to their support. The final success of our candidates for Governor and Lieutenant-Governor may depend upon the firmness of these men. Freemen of Massachusetts! Three months only have elapsed to-day since the Convention at Buffalo. In this brief period we have taken our place as one of the great parties of the country. With one bound we have leaped to our present position. In Massachusetts we are not the third party. Let our efforts in the next election show us to be FIRST. First in principles we already are,—first in devotion to those truths which give dignity and security to our common country: let us be FIRST also in numbers and power. Stand firm, Freemen of Massachusetts! Your fidelity now will be the cement of our new organization, and a token of that mutual confidence which shall assure speedy success. Ours is the cause of truth, of morals, of religion, of God. Let us be united in its support! "A stout heart, a clear conscience, and never despair." These were the last words addressed in writing by JOHN QUINCY ADAMS to a person deeply interested in our moveLet us each consider them addressed directly to ment. himself. JOSHUA LEAVITT, JOHN A. ANDREW, MARCUS MORTON, Jr., EDWARD L. KEYES, CHARLES SUMNER, Chairman. BENJAMIN F. NEWHALL, BOSTON, November 9, 1848. AMASA WALKER, CHARLES WHITE, ANDREW L. RUSSELL, A LAST RALLY FOR FREEDOM. LETTER TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FREE-SOIL MEETING AT FANEUIL HALL, NOVEMBER 9, 1848. BESIDES speaking at all the principal centres in the State, Mr. Sumher made what was called a “campaign speech" at Faneuil Hall on the evening of October 31st, occupying the whole evening. John A. Andrew, Esq., was in the chair. Of this meeting, and of Mr. Sumner's speech, the Boston Republican used strong language. "Mr. Sumner's reception was most gratifying. The cheering was long continued and unanimous, and burst forth at intervals during the speech, which was of surpassing ability and eloquence. During the peroration the audience attained the highest pitch of enthusiasm; deafening and tumultuous shouts resounded, cheer upon cheer, until it seemed as if they would never stop." Though this speech was never reported, Mr. Sumner was not inclined to speak again in Faneuil Hall before the election, when he found himself advertised for another meeting on the evening of November 9th. The notice was in these words, which were duly capitalized: “Rally to Faneuil Hall! Adams and Sumner, Richard H. Dana, Jr.! Once more to the rescue!" Mr. Adams and Mr. Dana spoke, but Mr. Sumner appeared by letter. In the absence of the last, Mr. Adams alluded to him as a candidate in language which belongs to this record. "And what shall I say of Charles Sumner? (Cheers.) From a feeling of delicacy he is not here to-night, and it gives me an opportunity to say that which I should not say to his face. Charles Sumner is a man of large heart, not of that class of politicians who calculate availability, and the numbers of the opposition, but a man who takes an enlarged view of a noble system of action, and places his shoulder to the wheel to move it forward. He is now doing more to impress on the country a new and powerful moral sentiment in connection with the movement than any man or any ten men in the country. If Boston is what Boston was, she would be doing herself honor and the country benefit by electing him." The letter of Mr. Sumner, when read to the audience, was received with applause. BOSTON, November 9, 1848. Y DEAR SIR, It was without my knowledge MY - doubtless through some misapprehension of the Committee that my name was announced among those to speak in Faneuil Hall to-night. As a candidate, I feel disposed during the present week to follow what I believe has been the usage in our District, and to avoid meeting my fellow-citizens in public assemblies. I am happy that there are others whose eloquent voices will rally them in the good cause. Here in Massachusetts our new party, while yet in its cradle, shows a giant's strength. Its enemies look on with amazement, while its friends rejoice. Let us continue to do as we have already done. True to the principles which have led her by a majority of her votes to reject both Taylor and Cass, Massachusetts cannot uphold their supporters. Her opposition to the old and vicious organizations can be made effectual only by opposing all who sustained these obnoxious candidates. Nor can any candid person a separate party, and as A member of the Tay object to this course. We are such have separate candidates. lor faction might complain as well of the Cass party as of the Free-Soil party, for not sustaining his candidate. Our party is composed of persons from all the other parties, drawn together by no consideration of mere expediency or personal advantage, but united by a common bond of principle to promote that great cause of Freedom with whose triumph is indissolubly connected the highest welfare of our country. Such a cause is worthy of all our energies. It appeals to good men in |