The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1839-04-27

on the contrary you will come forward IN the
public councils, become missionary OF this doc
trine, truly Christian, insinuate and lncucate 1t
softly but steadily through the medium of writing
and conversation, associate others in your labors,
and when you have the phalanx formed, bring on
and press the proposition perseveringly, until its
accomplishment. 1t is an encouraging observa-
ton, that no good measure was ever proposed
which, if duly pursued failed to prevail in the
end. We have proof of this in the history of
the endeavors in the British Parliament to sup
press that very trade which brought this evil up
on us. And you will be supported by the rel-
gious precept, be not weary of we'll doing That
your success may be as speedy and complete as
it will be Of honorable and immortal consolation
10 YOURSELF shall as fervently and sincerely pray,
as assure you of my greatest friendship and
respect. THOMAS JEFFERSON.
CHARLES HAMMOND, Esq., the gentleman mem
toned in the annexed article from the Cincinnati
Philanthropist is the editor of the Cincinnati Ga
zette and one Of the ablest writer's in the MisSis-
sippi Valley.
A New Move.
QCTMr Hammond thinks that Martin Van Bu-
rem is availing himself of Colonization to divide
the Wing party, and thus promote his own re-elec-
ton. He notices the fact, that about the time the
Anterior movement was effected colonization was
resuscitated and the labors of its agents directed
Just in those places, where the action must lead to
Wing discord. Among other circumstances, lead
ing him to this conclusion, he mentions letter
written by Samuel Wilkinson, general agent of
the American Colonization Society, to Charles
Antony, president of the Clark county Col. Soc
This letter, in the language of Mr.. Hammond, is
one Of authority, 1t avows that the society has
directed its efforts against the strong holds of
abolition. But the circumstance on which Mr.
Hammond relies is the fact, that the society has
Just received aid from the general government
This information is communicated in the follow
ing extract from the letter of Mr.. Wilkinson =
81 ought here to inform you, that the govern
ment of the United States, has come to our aid
by furnishing cannon, small arms,-both muskets
pistols, swords and rockets and an abundant sup
ply of ammunition, and tw fine boats also made
our governor their agent for recaptured Africans,
at salary of fifteen hundred dollars year, which
is SO much money bestowed on the society. And
confidently believe, that ship of war will be
sent to the sea coast of Africa to suppress the
slave trade"
This certainly indicates a change in the policy
of our government; for hitherto it has maintain
ed neutral attitude in relation to the society,"
Mr.. Hammond significantly asks Has President
Van Buren, changed the policy of the government
without object? But, it is asked, for what OBJ
ject? To aid the society in making movements
where Wing dscord may probably be generated
We give these suggestions for what they are
worth. We express no opinion with regard to
them. One thing, however, is clearly manifest,
from the facts noticed by MIR. Hammond, the aid
thus granted by the government to the society is
another move of Martin Van Buren, to please the
South. AS to the fact, that aid from this quarter
has been given, there can be no doubt, In the
African Repository, we have the following official
And we deem it most favorable Providence,
that Governor Buchanan has been enabled, by the
very liberal policy adopted by the head o5the Nary
Department IN relation to the african Colonies to
carry ont a full supply Of common, small arms,
ammunition and boats Thus supplied and with
the control of ship, the Governor will be able to
give immediate relief to any settlement that may
be menaced; and as he is known and beloved by
the head men and Kings in the vicinity of our
colonies, we doubt not he will be able soon to set
tie all difficulties. And when the Colonies are
under one government, their power Of
defence will be much increased, and their power
more courted by the native Kings. But 7Ohat wiN
gace entire security to our colonies, is an armed
vessel which the Government is about sending to
cruise the coast of Africa, for the protection of
our trade; and, when there, no doubt it will en-
force the laws for the suppression of the slave
trade-only for which the natives would engage
in peaceful avocatons"