Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1838-04-25

which Mr. Aisofd, Of Franklin. was chair
man. h4ss al passed the Senate with re-
markable unanimity. The discussions
were principally upon incidental points,
and the expediency Of adopting such reso-
lu,ions at the present time. The princi-
pal resolutions relative to slavery aud the
slave-trade in the District Of Columbia
were objected 10 by Messrs French, Lee
and Quincy. on the ground Of exprdiency,
bu. with slight notifications 70 meet their
views. were unanimously passed, by yeas
andnays--S5 members voting.
The other resolutions were adoped
with equal nnanimiiy- the whole Sc
riss fnaIly passed. 10 the following shape:
Rssolv,, relating to slarery and rhe siare
trade in he Dis;rici Of Columbia, aud
territories of the u. States.
L. Resolved, That Congress has. by
the Constitution. power TO abolish slavery.
and the slavelrade in the Distric: OF Co.
lumbia; and that there is nothing in the
terms or circumstances OF the acts of ces-
sion By Virginia and Maryland, or other
wise. imposing any legal or moralrestraint
upon its exercise. ~ -f
II 2. Resolved. That Congress ought 10
take measures Cor the abolition Of slavery
in the District Of Columbia.
3. Resolved, That the rights OF Justice,
the claims Of humanity, and the common
good. alike demand the entire suppression
Of the slave-trade now carried on in the
District Of Columbia.
- Resolved, That Congress has, BY
the Constitution, power to abolish slavery
in the territories ofths United States.
Rss0lrss relating 10 Le Stare trade BE-.
ts0eeH iks Slates
l. Resolved. That Congress has, by
the Constitution. power to abolish The traI-
&c in slaves between the different States Of
the Union.
2. Resolved. That the exercise Of this
power Is demanded by the principles Of hu-
manly and justice g., .-..
RssoIrss relating to fhe almissioa Of HsaO
STATES info ts Uaion. 4
1. Resolved, That no new State should
hereafter be admitted into the Union,
whose constitution Of government shall
permit the exercise Of domestic slavery.
2. Resolved, That His Excellency the
Governor be requested to forward copy
ofthese resolves 10 each Of our Senator'S
and Representativesin Congress.
NEw-ENeLAND ANTI-SLAvERY Con-
yENrIon.-The call is issued for the fifth
anuual meeting otihe England Auth.
Slavery Convention in the city of Bosom,
on the 29th day OF May. These conven-
lions in many respects differ from most
other anti-slavcry meetings. No business
comes before them. except the discussion
and Calculation of the great principles
connected with our cause. There Is an
entire freedom Of debate; no cold and
studied and formal addresses; all IS warm,
thrilling, and animaling. The iron-linked
Argument Of Goodell; the solsmnity Of
Garrison; the logic Of Phelps; the grace
ful and chastened language Of Loring;
the rich and beautiful diction Of Phil
the impeuious eloquence Of Stanton. sweep
inc like strong wind. gust after gust.
over the assembly, and making the aged
Bostonian half fancy that he is lisfniDg
once more to James Oils and SAMUEL Adj
ans. those fiery spirits who Numbered and
lighiened through the Storm OF the Revo-
luton the wit, broad humor. and quaint
illustrations Of Woodbury., the enlarged
philanthropy Of Follen; aud the fervent
spirit and lovely persulsions Of My; all
combine 70 give interest,", and animation 20
the convention. The Vermonier is there,
free in spirit as the brrezss Of his own
green mountains; Maine sends up her
delegation: the keen eye. Of the New
Hampshire Rogers, the. wiltiest md
shrewdest OF New. Englinders, gIistens
with excitement; Connecticut sen,ls her
Burleighs and Bensons; Rhods.IsIanl,
the land Of Roger Williams. has her rep
resentatives. Il IS purely democratic
assembly. Colored men mi gle in the
debate with lawyers and a HonorableS;"
laity with clergy; professional gentlemeu
with mechanics apprentices. The fl II
or this annual assemblage has beep uni
formIy excellent It.enlists new converts,
and cives zeal and energy TO the old
Each delegate carries back with him 70
hi. own neighborhood something OF us
enthusiasm, and becomes a more earnest
and successful advocate Of the cause Of
the slave WAiifisr.
W0oL.--Ln consequence ol the extreme
depression in the prices Of Woollcn gools,
and tho consequent determination Of many
manufacturers 70 run 5ut part OF their mt
chinety. the demand Er Wool has in some
.,e.asre fallen OF Owing 10 the limite'
ouso,i,y OF fleece and pulled in market
uricys have not materially changed, ban q:
~. rivers are now nlvigab.e, and lhs
on.n,itv OF wool to come 70 market Is IN
usually large. !. IS geaeraily exPsc.ed ina