This important historical document lays out the true principles of democracy and calls for their implementation throughout the United States. Written by prominent abolitionist Elihu Burritt and adopted by the Southern and Western Liberty Convention in 1845, this address is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of democracy in America. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.