Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1840-04-29

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tcruelties the subscriber is sanqn;n., :,
] his hopes that, if his exertions are us,ain.
led agreeably 10 the confidence insured bv
the noted behevolence of aboitionis,s h..
shall not fail altogether of maxine the
GENIUS OF LIBERTY the true and all
powerful Genius of universal elnancina-
lion
But while the Genius of Liberty will
be mainly devoted TO the interests of the
ens!aved, It's columns will be open to sub
Jects that will elevate the morals, expand
the lntellects, improve the finest feelings,
and give zest and stability to the social
aud domestic relations of the enlightencd
lfeeman-and teach him the better to OBJ
serve and discharge an Americans rights
and duties. Combined with the exertions
10 break the iron letters from limbs of
flesh and blood, and give liberty to all
people, shoulI b. efforts lo. improve the
minds OF those who are free, aud enlight-
en- those who have been in bonds, that we
may bequeath, with its principles unim-
pared, the blessings Of freedom to poster
Ity. 10 this end small portion of the
paper might be devoted proilably to 20.
lnlcal economy, and to philosophy and
science, for the benefit of the practical
men.
10 make the Genius of Liberty more
acceptable to the people of the Western
States generally, and that ii may secure a
greater share OF patronage in the Eastern
States, and thus enlarge its field of useful
ness, It Is proposed to devote a portion
weekly to the consideration of the advan-
tages, and the rise and progress of the
Western States. Great pains will be TAX
en- to give well authenticated statements
OF the growth OF towns, aud accurate his
torlcal sketches and geographical de-
scorpions of sections of country, with an
account of the soil and climate and man.
ner OF cultivation. In short, whatever
will be of interest to the settler, or serve
as help and guide 10 the emigrant or
be valuable 10 the Eastern citizen in giving
him correct information respecting the
Great Valley of The Mississippi. will be
published in brief and attractive style.
With these statements of the course that
will be pursued, and the principles that
Will be advocated, by the GENIUS OF
LIBERTY, It is submitted to an enlightened
community whether it shall be sustained.
Large sums of money have already been
expended by benevolent individuals in en-
deavorlng to support an Anti-Slaverv pa
per in Illinois, but their exertions have as
yet been frustrated, either BY the violence
OF the mob, Or other unfavorable circum-
stances; hence it seems that lesson from
these adversares might be learned, that
justice requires a more equal apportion-
ment of the sacrifices, lest by over-.axing
The liberallty of those truly benevolent
the cause be left to suffer. The import
ance OF maintaining an Anti-Slavery pa.
per in Illinois, and Of continuing the Gen
Ins of Universal Emancipation, is du!v
telt by all those to whom this appeal is
made; but the necessary expenses, and
great sacrifices that must be encountered
by those VINO take the responsibility, can
not be known or estimated, even by those
who meet them, until time decides the
fate of the undertaking. But that the
GENIUS OF LIBERTY, or any other abo-
Ii.lon paper, can thrive and become pow
erfu and useful agent, without and from
friends in other States, is found beyond a
doubt, TO be impracticabIe.
~ To Eastern a5olitionists and
friends, thas appeal IS then made. To
you the benevolent of the West look for
timely ald-n00, 10 the season Of their
need-and from you they confidently ex-
Fec It, The Question for decision is,
shailthe cause suffer and fall before the
hatred. scorn, and lawlessness Of its enc
mles or the apathy of The public. or shall
the cause flourish and grow up to uncon-
querabIe strength and majesty. by the sea-
sonable assistance from weIl-supported
and efficient Aati-Slaverv paper in IlI-
nois 2--If the friends decide to defend
right and justice. then let every one who
possesses the philanIhropic feelings and
who has the means to spare, forward to
the publisher of the Genius of Liberty, as
early as possible, any amount of donation
he can We'll afford. And to those who
feel not able TO give, but desire 10 do
SOMETHING for the support of the press. the
Publisher promises, that if by industry and
economy and the blessings Of Heaven the
attempt shall be successful, he will send
TO those who will forward a years sub
scrip,ion, the Genius Of Liberty, and leave
them no cause at the end of he year for
dissatisfaction. On subscribers in the
Eastern States he depends much for sup
port, for the first two years. and it is hoped
ecery influential and af7uent abolition
ist WILL TAKE THE SUBJECT
] HOME TO HIMSELF, AND BE-
/ STOW HIS PATRONAGE BY SUB
SCRlBNG. # he can do no more By
such course, the paper will soon Be es