The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-07-06
Stop my paper" in reference to slavery discuss
IONS Cincinnati Gazette.
From the Emancipation.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
TrrTy ri 1870

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| The friends of liberty will learn with much sat
lsacton, that there is considerable certainty that
the truly Honorable THOMAS MoRR1s, of Ohio
will attend the National Convention of Abolition
lists at Albany. Mr.. Morris, we understand
is nobly redeeming his pledge, made after Henry
Clay's Infamous harangue on the floor of the U.
s. Senate, to kindle the beacon fires of liberty
on every hill in Ohio"
AS a specimen of the spirit with which some
of our friends are preparing to come up to that
Convention, we copy from the Pennsylvania Free
man, the proceedings of the Philadelphia Society
on the subject:
AT stated meeting of the Philadelphia City
Ant-Slavery Society, held on the 18th inst, a
number of persons were named to attend the Ma
tional Convention at Albany, on the 31st of next
month-and In order that they might understand
the views Of their constituents on the subject of
political action, the following preamble and reso
luton were offered and adopted without dssen-
ting voice:
:" Whereas, Slavery is creature of law-es-
tablished by law-supported by law, and should
be abolished by law; therefore
Ct" Resolved, That this Society is in favor of its
members acting politically, and that they should
so use the elective franchise as shall most efectu-
ally promote the abolition of slavery
OH WETHERALD, Secretary"
The Massachusetts Abotionist speaks out in
tone that will be heartily responded TO by many
noble spirits in the old Commonwealth.
1.-THE NATIONAL CONVENTION. The most i'm
portant practical question now before the friends
of Freedom is, how can they most advantageous
y use their political power for the overthrow of
slavery. This question: we suppose, will be full
ly discussed at the approaching national conven-
t,o A ,ol,,. l.
we believe will be- more efficient than any that
has preceded it. 1t will demonstrate that aboli-
tionsts as a body, are men of sound sense, who
have adopted for the highest benefit of their coun-
try and their race plan which is not only posi-
bic, but bids fair to be efectual. Let there only
be perfect understanding throughout our ranks
as to chat as 10 be done and achy it is to be DONE
and there will be courage and self-deniai and par
ty-denial enough to do it. The fact that the
whole body of abolitionists have struck out a
plain straight line of action, leading directly to
their object and that they are following it up, will
be an irresstibleargument with many to join them.
Thousands have been kept out of our ranks be-
cause they did not clearly see either what was tot
be done or what was doing. They will now see
both. Have we not said enough to show every
society the importance Of being well represented
Is there friend of the slave who can command
the time and means, who will be absent from that
great meeting9 Work will be done there of sub
Inner interest than has been done in Washington
these fifty years."
That is the true view of the subject. Vermont
must not be wanting in such duty New Hamp
shire will send host. Connecticut will have
valiant and devoted delegation. Maine, Rhode
Island, New Jersey, and perhaps even Delaware
will be represented. Brother Chaplin promises,
on behalf of the Committee of Arrangements, that
New York shall be aroused. Remember-at that
season, the whole region around will be filled with
southern visitors. 1t will be equal to a meeting
at the Sulphur Springs of Virginia!