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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-07-06
THE VOICE OF FREED

subject if he should do any thing. Thus says the
Chronicle.
The great body of Christians at the North seem
to be placed in false position in regard to this
subject. They have been spoken of as divided in
to two parties,-one identified with the Anti-Sla-
very Societies, and the other pro-s1avery 1t is
not So. The great majority of Northern Christ
ians belong 10 neither of these classes. They la
ment and oppose the course of the Anti-Slavery
Societies but are yet heaven-wide from being
pro7slaOery'-Now the object, we conceive, ofany
communication from US to our fellow Christians
at the South, should be- to set ourselves right be-
fore them, We have been misrepresented by our
own neighbors; let US speak for ourselves.-Our
position has been misunderstood at the South !;
let US correct the error. Let our views and
feelings be explained in frank and fraternal
spirit.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-07-06

hopeless bondage,-so long the people of the Free
States are guilty Of the sin of slaveholding.
Whereas the most powerful agent in promoting
any reformation is the press; and whereas the
circulating Library System, so far as it has
been adopted, has proved to be most power
iul auxiliary to the Anti-Savery cause, and af-
fords the cheapest possible mode of bringing
the whole question Of slavery and emancipation
before the people of this country, therefore,
ReSolred, That 1t be, and hereby is RECON-
mended to the Executive Committee of the YER
mont State Ant-Slavery Society, to adopt imme-
diate and energetic measures to plant an Anti
Slavery Library in every town aud every school
district in the State, with the least possible DELAY;
1S40 american Slavery As 1t Is, and other late
and important works. into as general circulation as
possible
Adjourned to half past one o'clock
Met according to adjournment. Prayer by D.
Haskell, of Rutland.
The Business Committee reported the follow
ing resolutions, which were supported by c. l..
Knapp, G. w. Grandy, R. G. Williams, Timothy
Goodale, J. P. Miller, and J. Seely, and unanrn-
ously adopted:
Resolved, That the principles of the Anti-Slave-
ry cause are in perfect accordance with the princ-
pies of the Gospel, of the Declaration of Indepen-
dence, and the spirit of the constitution of our
country, and when fully understood must receive
the hearty appreciation of every candid mind.
Resolved, That every freeman is bound to with
hold his sufrages from every candidate for any
legislative office, who is unwilling to use all prop
and lawful efforts Immediately, to " break eve
ry yoke and let the oppressed go Free"
Resolved, That, in the minister of the Gospel,
appointed by the Great Head of the Church him
self, the slave ought to have a distinguished ad-
vocae.
The original resolution read as follows:
ReeSozvd, That in the minister of the Gospel
the slave has advocate set apart, by the nature
of his office and the authority of his Master, to
the great work of emancipation
Resolved, That those professors of religion who
refuse to assist in the work of emancipation, be-
cause persons of different views have got into the
field before them, or from any other pretext, are
recreant to the cause of humanity and are shack
ling themselves, and those under their influence,
with rules of duty not taught by the Saviour of
men or his apostles.
Resolved, That the same principles and meas
ures which lay at the foundation of British eman-
cipation, will accomplish the work in our own
country.
Resolued, That the thanks of this Convention
be rendered to the proprieors of the house we have
occupied, and to the inhabitants of the village and
town who have entertained us, for their hospital
ity
Resolved, That the Rutland Herald, the Ver-
mont Telegraph, the Voice of Freedom, and Ver-
mont Chronicle be requested to publish the pro-
ceedings of this Convention.
Adjourned. JOHN CoNANT, Chm.
o. S. MURRAY, Secretary.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-07-06

How IT Works. friend relates to us an in
teresting fact, showing the importance of circula
ting Yields new work entitled Slavery as it is
A clergyman in Addison county, who had stood
aloof from the cause, took up this interesting
work and perused it. So thoroughly was he con-
WINGED of his former error that he carried the work
to the house of God on the Sabbath, made a con-
fesson of his shortcomings read portions of it to
his congregation, and exhorted his hearers to tho
christian duty of remembering those who are in
bonds as bound with them
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-07-06
From the Mass. Abolitionist.

HE GREAT MASS MovING.-The reproach Of
pro-sIaeery begins to grow uncomfortable The
antl-aoollnon folks at the North, headed by the
sheperd dogs that for long time, ,could,st bark
even the anti ultra Sort
are beginning to cast about to wipe it off. In
Vermont they propose to write an admonitorv let
ter to their Southern brethren. The subject is
discussed in the Vermont Chronicle, and the ed
itor seems to be forit. Good Go on and write
the letter. Well pay the postage, and answer
for your being aboltionists in due time A very
polar bear would kindle into enthusiasm on this
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-07-06
BRANDON, July 2, 1889.
Bro. KNAPP:

That the friends of human rights may know
how the holy enterprise prospers, and its enemies
how it is dying a,oay you will please give in the
Voice the following signs of the times, which are
surer tokens of the future, touching the prospects
of the cause of the crushed slave, than are those
tokens in the heavens by which we judge, and
say it will be foul, or fair weather to-day, or to-
morrow And as success in war depends on
knowledge of the strength, position, and move
ments of the enemy, as well as preparation, and
vigorous action, both offensive and defensive;
will give some of the signs On both sides of this
great question, for you know there are many adj
versaries" and in a very important sense we may
saw we do "wrestle against flesh and BLOOD" as
we'll as "against princpalities, and powers, and
sniritual wickedness in high places" But in this
conflict we are nothing daunted, for we know that
our weapons are "mghty, through God, to the
pulling down Of strong holds, and casting down
and every high thing that exalteth
itself against the knowledge of God" and the i's-
aziena6le rights ofm'an.
On the 9th Of Feb. last with much trembling
and fear, commenced operations as Agent OF the
VT A. S. Society," not, indeed, that doubt lnger-
ed in my mind but that the cause was the cause Of
truth and righteousness, and that it possessed the
strongest claims upon the Christian, the Philan-
thropist and the Patriot, for deep sympathy,
and self-sacrifcing spirit! but consciousness of
nv unftness for the arduous work for among
all the benevolent enterprises Of the present day
of wonders, the public advocates of this, ought the
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-07-06
Letter from Mr.. Seely.

lin giving publicity to the following letter from
our interchangeable Agent we are tempted to mako
a passing remark-as the result of a long and
highly-prized acquaintance with the wrer-in
reference to his alleged uu6tness for the COM
mission he holds, but the fruits Of his labors, as
indicated in his reported list of pledges in anoth-
er column, will, we think, furnish ample COM
ment. ]-EDIToR.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-07-06

Southern writers already concede to this point
They admit that if slavery wrong then the immediate alb
olitioniss right. But they claim that slavery is BIZ
BILE institution !
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-07-06

But would the immediate abolition of slavery
be prudent? Would it be safe! Would it be
profitable?
If slaveholding be sin--then these questions
may be stated thus. Would it be prudent to do
rightl Would it be safe to leave off SHINING
Would it be profitable to obey God? 1t can
scarcely be necessary to answer such questions.
Unless honesty be bad policy--uness vice tends
to prosperity-unless virtue leads to ruin-uness
God be no longer God of righteousness, or I'M
less He has ceased to govern-unless He rewards
vice and Furnishes virtue-uness it be right to
contirhe in SIM in order to promote own inter-
ests, then the objections implied in these ques-
tons carry their own refutation along with them,
To doubt, in so plain a case, would be too gross a
skepticism, even for some who are called skeptics
Abolitionists affirm slaveholding to be SIN.
Can the careful reader of the preceding five lee
lures question or confute the proposition Can he
lay his hand ON his heart can he raise his eye to-
ward heaven and say he has any doubt of its truth
IF slaveholdng be not sin, can he tell what is sin
But if slaveholding be sin, can he escape the con-
clusion that it should be abandoned now, and aban-
doned at all hazards'* Can he deny his own
obligation to bear testimony against the sin, and
10 urge its instant abandonment
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-09
CITY, OHIO, SATURDAY, MARCH o. 80.

attention entirely engrossed by the wars in
Europe, yet anxious to keep the Mississippi
Vailev out of the hands of the enemies, the
Spaniards, made grant ofthe whole territory
in IL 7l2b by letters patent to Antoine de Crozat.
Crozat was man Of great influence, and
amassed fortune of 4O,000,0 900 livres in the
Indian trade. This grant secured to him the
exclusive right of commerce with the colony
for l6 years, and all the profits accruing from
the mines and minerals he should discover with
the exception of one fifth of the gold and sill
ve5 which was reserved to the king.
The great wealth and credit of this gentle
man, and the important services he had rem
dered the crown, were sure pledges of his abb
hty and exertions; and it was confidently ex-
pected that he would speedily revive the droo-
ping prospects of the colony. Another mo-
tive also prompted to this grant. Those who
had been entrusted with authority in the pro-
vince were more or less at variation with each
other and it required some steady and energet-
&c hand to heal the disorders and restore
harmony and consort of action among them.
M. De Ia Motto was the first governor ap-
pointed under the grant. He arrived in the
colony and entered upon his official duties in
l7I3. A census taken at that time gave u
population of but 400 permanent residents.
the number was considerably increased by
emigrants who came with the governor. The
prevailing inducement with them was the hope
of fobtaning wealth from the supposed mine
raj treasurers of the country and from trade
with the natives. Accordingly all their atten-
ton was directed to this one object, and all
their exertlons bent on accomplishing 1t. Ex-
peditions were sent III various directions
through the country to traffic in furs sand search
for gold md silver. The trade with The ma
tives was generally profitable, but the search
for mineral riches was fruitless.--Prairie
Beacon.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-09
rRINTEDAND FURNISHED EVERY SATURDAY, By
haa III. REED & S. Il. HOSMER.
"A REAL BARGAIN /!

FVyHE subscriber offers for sale hefollowing
Il. valuable landed and hydraulic property
viz: 600 acres of land situated on Green Creek
in the township of York, Lucas County. Ohio,
in the midst of which is an excellent site for
hydraulic power with a head of Is feet, at
which point crosses three public roads viz.
"a state road running from Maumee City into
the state Of Indiana, a county road from Prov
idence to Adrian, ridge road from Detroit to
Fort Defiance. In short, the natural advan-
tages Of said point must be ackno wledged not
to be exceeded by any in the Maumee valley
as regards centre of business SC. situated
as tits inthe midst of rich, productive and
rapidly growing country, acknowledged by all
to be far the best part of said county. A town
plat on the premises at the above point Is
contemplated ora ridge descending gradually
towards the stream, with several excellent
springs ofwater in the same. To suit the pur-
chaser he will sell the above water privilege
only, or with any quantity of land from 100 to
600acres. Terms of payment made easy.
For further information enquire ofthe sub
scriber on the premises,
i b BIG. LEWIS.
Dec. 6, 1888. s6m6
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-09
MIAMI HOTEL no LET.

SRtNssas Az THIS new and spacious House
iiii would be rentedto good tenant who
HHHlal!!!Q. would furnish it, at low rent, for
yearor term of years. 1t is situated nearer
the main steamboat landings of Manmee City
and the great ferry across the river, thanany
other large establishment of the kind, and
where the travel through the black swamp
may be most conveniently accommodated.
no Hotel in this region Of country offers
greater inducements to good tenant. Its
plan and arrangements are superior to any on
the Maumee river. Enquire of
nov. "a. j. w. SCOTT.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-09
.JEFFERSON HOUSE.

ERIE STREET, MAUMEE CITY, OHIO.
FNHE subscriber respectfully informs the
u public that he hasleased this eligible es-
tablishment, and put it in complete order for
the reception of boarders, travellers and visi-
tors. tits beautiful situation, in the most
pleasant parto said city, and the subscriber
Aatters himself that his attention to the ac-
commodation and comforts of his guests will
ensure to him aliberal share of public patron
age. l... s4s. sd
The furniture of the House is new, and the
apartments are in good order. The stable is
large and commodious, and will be attended
by careful servants. t-.,..-
ROBERT COVER.
april 81. 55tf
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-09
POETRY.
ACCOUNT CURRENT.

z eta WOMAN Dr..
o the woe that woman brings!
Source of sorrow, grief and pain!
All our evils have their springs
In the first of female train.
Eve, by eating, led poor Adam
Out of Eden, and estray;
Look for sorrow still, where madam,
Port and proud, directs the way.
Courtship is slayish pleasure,
Sootbinga coquettish train;
Wedded--what! thy mighty treasure,
Doomed to drag golden chain.
Noisy clack and constant bawling,
Discord and domestic strife;
Empty cupboard, children bawling,
Scolding woman made wife. ~
Gaudy dress and haugh'y carriage,
Loves fond balance fed and gone; Is
These, the bitter fruits Of marriage!
He that's wise will let alone
CONTRA CR.
y! what joys from woman spring,
Source of bliss and purest peace;
Eden could not comfort bring,
Till fair woman showed her face.
When she came, good honest Adam
Clasp'd the gift with open arms;
He left Eden for his madam,
So our parent prlzed her charms.
Courtship thrills the soul with pleasure!
Virtues blush on beauty's cheek;
Happy prelude to treasure
Kings have left their crowns to seek!
Lovely looks and constant courting,
Sweet'ning all the tolls of life:
Cheerful children, harmless sporting,
Lovely woman made a wife!
Modest dress and gentle carriage,
Love triumphant on his throne;
These the blissful fruits of marriage,
None but fools would live alone.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-09
GARDEN SEEDS.

A GEN ERAL assortment OF Garden Seeds
N for 1889, for sale by the subscriber, whole
sale or retail. Boxes can be had by venders
to sell on commission. These seeds were
grown the present year, and have been put up
with great care; their vitality, and The correct
ness of their names are guaranteed. Also, a
few hundred Fruit Trees, Rhubarb, or pie
plant roots, Asparagus roots, Sage roots &c.
for sale at the Watervile Garden.
l. Ae. L. EASTWOOD.
Watervile, Dec. 90, 1899. 39m6
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-09
Dec.e, 1888.
4 NEW ESTABLISHMENT.

GOPPER SMITH Tin plate and Sheet
~ Iron Worker. Latham T. Tew, would
inform the inhabitants ofMaumee and Vicinity,
that he has taken shop over Hackley s. VOL
colts store, where he will manufacture to or
der all kinds of Copper Tin and Sheet Iron
ware, such as Stills s. Worms, Hatters ket-
ties, Wash kettles Glue kettles, Wash hand ba-
sons, Steam pipes &c., and will keep constant
Iy on hand general assortment of Tin ware
He would give notice, that he makes the patent
House pump, for bringing water into the Hou-
ses. He solicits q share of public patronage.
Maumee City, Oct. 90. 29tf.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-09

OYSTERS &c.-There is food for reflection
even in an oyster. To common eye, per-
haps, there seems no more in that species of
animal than mere agreeable Wand admira-
bly, adapted to the purposes oil deglutltIon and
esculence, but to true philosopher, an oyster
opens wide field for contemplation. Indeed,
to speak abstractly, there can be no doubt but
that the species of created existence which we
term oysters was sent into this world for some
other purpose than merely to fill upa chasm in
the great material universe. 1t does not seem
rational to suppose that an animal of so c. NJ
picate q structure would have sprang into be-
ing for no other purpose than to crafty the pa
late of the gourmand or offer a new luxury to
the satiated Don yivant. 1t would be foul SLAM
der upon the universal oyster world to assert
such giaring absurdity. Mol oysters are in
telligent thinking beings, beings who, from
the softness OF their nature, and the influence
of circumstances on their early education,
seem peculiarly adapted to The cultivation of
all those sympathies and emotions which form
the cream oflife, and we the very essence of all
social organization. What an interesting VOL
ume would be the biography Of an oyster!-
Take for instance the common oyster, one
WilpoC SSHiuo VI oihoibioii HCNOT tleVdIbu MIN
to any great consequence In the eyes of his fell
low oysters, who never aspired to anything be-
yond the capacity of an ordinary swallow, and
what new and inexhaustible fund of incident
would his life afford to lovers ofthe romantic,
whose appetites have been solong glutted with
the soulless abortions of modern noselists -
And if such would bo the life of an ordinary
oyster, what might we not expect from an ac-
curate and well authenticated biography Of an
aged and venerable one, over whose shell ten
thousand tides had ebbed aud flowed, whose
years had been spent in all the vicissitudes of
oyster life, whose heat had left the tender
emotions which oysters, as the poets tell US,
can feel, and whose dimensions were such as
would astonish while they tempted, The palate
Of avery. hungry Individually Such one have
we in our minds eye, at this very moment
We think we see him before us. There he
lies, in the pure and crystal palace that nature.
has made for him, floating all unconscious, in
bis own imaculate juic;ness, like a sky spirit
reposing on the spotless bosom Of a sunset
cloud. Such an, oyster! Sure the. gods have
sent thee to reward our revereEc for thy kind
red! aCorne, let me bolt thee;--
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-09

AMERICAN HOUSE FOR RENT.
NyHIS new and commodious building is now
a completed, and will be leased for u term
of years on advantageous terms. The Amer
lean is one of the best locations for a Hotel in
the city, being convenient to the steamboat
landings, and about the centre of the city. En-
qulre of o. WILLIAMS s. Co.
nov. II. SO
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-09

A PECULIAR STATE OF MND.--A prisoner
who had just received his sentence for two
years at the Boston Municipal court, thus ad-
dressed the judge.
81 think my sentence is peculiarly and un-
justly severe, considering the moral turpitude
of my offence. What have done, more than
to take fifteen dollars of another mans prop
erty, when he was in a very peculiar state Of
mind? do not rise, however, to ask you to-
change my sentence, but only to express that
your official and mortal career may terminate
before my sentence expires; and when your
career does terminate, hope you will 60
where Judge Jeffey went before you, and he
didn't go to heaven by darn'd sight"
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-09

WONDERFUL CURIOSITY There is now in
our village White Negro Woman, whose fea-
lures are those Of the African, but her skin and
hair are white, the latter curly and resembling
lambs wool. Her parents are black, and re-
side at Mansfield, in this State. She has eve
ry appearance of the African, lin the CO.
lor of the skin and hair: and more remarka-
bic freak of nature it has not been our lot to
witness. The thick fiat nose, thick and pout-
ing lips, and the features of her whole person,
are boldly delineated, and strike the beholder
with astonishment in contemplating the sDgu-
lar phenomenon. The existence of such be-
ing as white negro, though we had often
heard of the fact, is no longer fable, and we
advise the curious to visit her at the house of
Major Stroll, where she temporarily stays
SaRdusky Dem.
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-09

A Yankee and an lrishman wers the other
evening discussing the claims OF their respect-
i've countries to superiority. While it was yet
doubtful to which the victory belonged, the
Irishman, pointing to the moon inquired
What do you call ,hatp' Why replied the
Yankee, that is the moon to be sure sIs
that your moonp said the Irishman, 1why,
honey dear, the stars in ireland are bigger
than that
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-09
N. RATIIBUN.

= EGS leave to inform his friends and the
lHI public, that he has resumed the Profess
sion of the Law, has opened an Office, opposite
the brick store of Smith s. Crowell, on VOL
colt street, in Maumee city, where he intends
to practice as an Attorney, Counsellor, and
Solicitor, in all the courts Of Law and Equity
in the state of Ohio.
His Justices OAiceis keptin the same build
ing, and is open at all proper hours. .ack-
nowledgements of allkind of instruments ta-
ken, and allkinds Of conveyancing, done here
with neatness and despatch.
Oct. Z. 21tf
Maumee City express. [volume] (Maumee City, Ohio) 1838-184?, 1839-03-09

8 GEN. WAsHINeToN's VIEws OF INTERNAL
IMpRoyEaENTs.-la am NOT for discouraging
the exertion of any State to draw the COM
merce ofthe WESTERN COUNTRY to its seaports.
The more communications we open 10 it, the
closer we bind the rising world to our urinterests,
and the greater strength we acquire by il. Ex-
tend the inland navigation of the EASTERN WA
TIERS, connect them as near as possible with
those which run wEsfwARD--open them tothe
Ohlo-open also such as extend from the Ohio
towards LAKE ERIE; and we shall not only
draw the produce of the western settlers, but
the fur trade Of the Lakes also, to our poits--
thus adding an immense increase to our ex-
ports, and binding those people to us by
chain which can never be broken. See Corr
respondence by Sparks.