The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-07-20
u!t.; and continued its session lhree days. Mr..

= Ontario, Monroe, and some other counties. The
t morning session was chiefly spent in organizing
The afternoon was occupied in discussing the es
sential sinfulness of slavery. The time was con.
sumed by Messrs. W. l.. Chaplain, Asa Rand
James G. Fuller, and myself A large audience
was evidently much Interested. In the evening
the house was crowded. The deep responsibility
of the aboltonsts at the present crisis was the
subject under consideration Gerrt Smith, Esq
made strong appeal to the Convention for great
er sacrifices by prayer, testimonies, and contrbu-
tons, if they would hope for the peaceful termna-
ton of slavery. | followed in the same train of
remark. The assembly did not dispense till past
10 o'clock.
Thursday forenoon, was taken up wish de-
bate on political action. 1t took a wide range,
being thoroughly discussed pro and CON- Many
objections, both 'whig' and 'democratc,' were
stated, and received anti-savery answers. Mr..
Thomas, a lawyer of Courandville, suggested the
difficulty of political necessity and was replied
to by Mr.. Smith, and James c. Fuller. James
Brown Esq, an able lawyer, made fine speech
his abolition deJut. This was the first Anti
Slavery Convention he had ever attended. Six
months since, he commenced the reading of our
leading publications prejudced opponent. AT
ter thorough investigation, he came fully out on
our ground, united with the Society, and is now
engaged in discussing the subject through the
columns of two newspapers of adverse politics in
Oswego sounty. He is valuable acquisition to
our cause. think he sides with the democratic
party. Will not other gentlemen of the legal
profession, like him follow the example of Job
the'cause which knew not | searched out?' in
the afternoon, the subject of peuniary action came
up. About $400 were subscribed to the State
Society, (much of it paid on the spot.) 1t should
be remembered that the counties represented hav-
ing been thoroughly canvassed with the permanent
quarterly subscription most of the delegates had
contributed on that plan. Besides the money
subscribed, about eighty dollars worth of publica
tons was disposed of. In the evening full
house listened to a noble speech from Gerrit Smith,
on the duty of aiding fugitive slaves in their es-
cape. Colonization standing next on the docket
it fell to me to spend an hour in stripping of its be-
nevolent' foliage this leprous shoot from the soil
of human depravity. have no doubt that while
my rude, ungIoUcd manner gratifed all my colored
hearers, it offended some of the uncolored. The
elite Of Auburn are aristocratic, and of course
feel for bleeding Africa and love her descend
ants-4000 miles off! Mr.. Smith seconded
my assault in few pointed and vigorous saios.
Friday morning, the discussion on political ac-
ton was resumed. Rev. Mr.. Hopkins of Auburn,
dissented from some of the positions taken by
the preceding speakers on the orthodox side.
His speech was in good temper, and was thought
to have been fully answered by Rev. Messrs Rand,
Davis and others. During the debate, Judge
Brewster took occasion to express his regrets at
having voted for Mr. Seward last fall-as did
some other influential gentlemen. A strong res
olution against Van Buren, and Clay called out an
able speech from Elias Manchester, Esq. of Scip-
10, gentleman who has been honored with the
suffrages of his fellow citizens of Cayuga. The
resolution was unanimously adopted. The poll
tcians may rest assured that many leading politi-
cy at the autumnal election, will part with their
right hand before it shall drop bollot for Clay or
Van Buren,. Especially is this the case with
thousands of 'whg aboitionsts.' During my
tour, have made extensive inquiries and am full
ly pursuaded that Mr.. Gays wicked pro-slavery
speech has lost him the Empire State.
MIR. Stanton gives very lively account OF his
journey from Auburn to the northeastern part of
the State, through Schenectady and Saratoga
but for the want Of room we must omit The
Eastern Convention met on the 26 ult. and con-
tinued in session two days. The first day was
occupied with discussions on the sinfulness of
slavery, political action, &c &C., in which Measrs.
Smith, Colver, Lee, Stanton and Leavitt partici-
pated. On the afternoon of the second day, the
subject OF funds was brought forward. Mr. Stanton
says
The scene was very animatng and amusing.
Gerrit Smith presided at the counter. During the
OCCASION several drafts on him were presented, and
read to the audience. | give the substance of
them.
To GERRIT SMITH:
Please pay to Spencer Kellogg, Treasurer of
the New York State Anui-Savery Society, tloo
hundred dollars, on our account
(Spned) HE SLAVES OF THE SOUTH
Accepted" said Mr. Smith. Another ran
like the following;
" To GERRT SMITH:
Please to pay Spencer Kellogg, Treasurer of
the New Y ork State Anti-Slavery Society, tho
bu1adred dollars, on our account,-provided the So
ciety will cease to call US men-sealers.'
(Signed) "THE SHAREHOLDERS"
mot accepted y promptly responded MIR. Smith.
Another was like this:
To GERRIT SMITH:
Please pay to Spencer Kellogg, &C. &C., t1co
hundred dollars, on my account,
(Signed) THE BIBLE, alias the Book which
declares, that God made of one
blood all nations of men."'
'Acceptedn with all my heart said Mr.. S.
One draft OF 1900, from the Declaration Of h1de-
pendcnce; alias, the document which declares
tina H.lI mon arc created enuol - and opothar oC