Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-12-07
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ABOLITION IN MiSSArUt 'SET'Ts.

ABOLITION IN VI ASSN'HtSETTS.
We conceive il duty which owe not only Ia the
South but the whole country expose the unlvcr-
sal alliance of WhiGgcry with Abonnisin. Wherever
the latter has oba ned head it has been courcd
and adopted by The former. The frank declarations Of
the President. and the Of the Democracy, 10th
IN and out Of Congress, alone sufficient Ia
the whole Abolition strength again>, the AdminStra-
lion. What Mr.. Jefferson asserted many wears aro is
strongly confirmed by tn" present state Of parties.
The Northern Democracy ~ The natural ally of the
South. Every where there has been treaty, secret
open. between the Why's and the ibo!onis,.
In Massachusetts, every where else. this proves
be the 20 far l;om judge Norton having been
supported by the Aholtionsts, it appears tina, their
whole strength vas directed against hun. lie sus-
tanned by his party solely the ground Of his talents
character, and sound Democratic opinions. Yet the
Wings distance have the recklrssncs- 10 assert that
he the Abolition candidate. Garrison and his as
knew better. They urged the election Of Eve
rctt, and published bandbs. invoking the Abollionis
throughout the State tn vote for him the adovca, Of
their opinions ana pr" rcs.
II i that formerly Everett held, or at least
prof.sscd, sound principles this vital subject But
on The eve nf III" election at least shortly before it,
he publicly renowned these opinions. aud rave in his
adhesion to the Aboliticnss. He rccan,rl me- a, a.
for, the stakchr sold hiss principles for votes Va o.
can believe that sudden, opporiunc, and advantage
Gus conversion was sincere. 1t cool and ca leu
laing apos.acv Everett is not fnatcal, hut pol;-
teal, hbo tionish" sacrificed consistency and prin-
ciplc 10 interest If Observation-Disclosures We trust is
the casc-c will have the consolation 10 reflect that his
apostacy has been rewarded with defeat aggravated by
Disgrace
To show what the Democracy Of Massachusetts had
to contend with, publish the following handbill,
which was circulated throughout the STATE previous TO
the late election:
To .ihoi;,ion;sts'
We recommend TO the attention Of orr Abolition bro
ihrrn IN" following paragraph, which is literal copy
Of The whole cf an editorial paragraph in the last .c-
raor written by NIr. Garrison:
EDWARD EvrRrrr.-Thc Governor Of this Com.
monwcath has answered uncGuiyocalIv in the nifrn0-
TIRE to the questions, whether H. is in favor of the i'm.
mediate abolit Of slavery in the Dstrc, of Column
ba, and the slave trade between the several States
Edward Everett now speaks the language Of a patriot
Republican and christian. We believe il is the real
language Of his son When few years SINCE he took
opposite ground, he did violence his convictions of
right, and committed grcvous error. We are dis
posed 10 obtrra,c all that has gon. before and TO
commend him for his present honorable course To
refer inr:douSly I" what he said when public sentiment
was deeply corrupt, would be ungcnernuS: To charge
him with being lnS;nccrc at the present time would be
unjust TO him II seeking rorrlaritv would h.
equally uncilarable II is not popular thing for
the Chief Magistrate ri this Commonwealth 10 ayoyv
himself in favor Of immediate concentrations and until
he shall prove r"rcant 10 hs present PROFESSIONS ii is
to be- taken for granted that he lust what h., SAYS
In our opinion. h. ought 10 receive the undivided sun
port "i the ant-slaVrry voters Of this Commonwealth
nav they have pledged to him their support, inasmuc
ne has declared himself TO be in favor of their pru
c:plcs and measures.
We likewise recommend to the attention of our Abo
ton brethren the following unmutatcd and literal cx
tract Of communication in the same paper By a.
Member Of the Massachusetts An,i.Slavcry Board
GOV. ENERETT'S LETTER Is SATISFAC.
TORY. HIS endors ng Mr. Alvord's report does moi
weaken his answer, but Strengthens it. for hct rrr,rt
was full Of the sonndest Abolition doctrines TIE
GOVERNOR SHOULD RECEIVE TIE VOTE
OF EVERY ABOLITloNiST Some. who call
themselves such, but whose hearts are more with their
party than with the slave, may still go back to Edward
Evcrcts old msdeeds Let me ellthem this il unfair
In the circumstances of the case almost reacher
Gus. Mr.. Borden asked Governor Erere,t's opinions,
not as an individual but representing the Abolition.
lists generally. The Governor answers at once, and
unequvocaly. 10 it for u 10 turn round and charge
him with insiaaerity' This would be s.os. outrage,