Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1843-08-25
THE THIRp PARTY QUESTION

II a matter much TO be regretted that there
should be any division among the Wings We re-
gret that all who are opposed to slavery cannot
think It expedient to be united in political action,
and go heart and hand together in opposing this
great evil, and in maintaining those principles which
are necessary to the prosperity of our county
We say oppose slavery together-united let us act,
and in a way that will do the greatest amount of
good We have not made up our mind in regard
to what is our duty in relation to this subject has
tily we have given the subject much thought; we
have looked at the question in all its bearings,
and are convinced that the course we have adopted
the course we recommend abotionsts 10 pursue,
is the only proper and expedient course. If It is
the course that will effect the greatest good TO the
greatest number, then certainly every individual
should pursue it. Let us again examine it.
Abolitionists are in favor Of afording protection
10 domestic industry--in favor of protecting the
free labor of this country against the pauper sys-
TEN of the old world. In this they are right
and hold 10 the same doctrine which the Wings adj
vocate--the doctrine against which the South, and
the whole Locofoco party arrayed in deadly hos
tty. It is true, that "t is the policy of sasehold-
ers to oppose all such protection" The protection
Of free labor operates against slavery. Now then,
upon this great point we are agreed Why not act
,ogether-unite our efforts in favor Of protection,
and at the same time we shall be opposing slavery
If we divide, our efforts will be Of less uvail-per-
haps be overthrown in consequence Of DIVISION
In such event, would not something be lost
something which the Liberty Party wish to accom-.
plish After avowing the doctrine of protection "a
be one ofthe desirable objects 10 be obtnned because
it is in opposition TO slavery, we cannot see how an
abolitionist be consistent, and oppose the party
that is doing its utmost to sustain protection. Eve
ry abotionst knows, full well, that the slavehod
or, and the Locofoco party, will leave no stone un
turned 10 bring upon us the ruinous system of"free
trade" which they advocate. II the Locofoco'
succeed in this State they win assert that Vermont
is in favor of all their doctrnes-ffee trade among
the rest. We know well enough that majority o
the people Of this State sound TO the core or
this point-yet the injudcious action Of some, may
so operate against the Wings, that our State viii
appear TO favor what large majority of her cti
zens would decidedly oppose. There are only two
ways that such an unfortunate result can be brough
about II Wings stay at home on the day of The
election, The Locoiocos, who are actually in the
minority throughout the State, may poll mGjo q!
oil votes. Or, the aOontiOnlstst oy sfpatatc ocuoh
may so divide our strength that we shall suffe
defeat We say it is possible that this may be thu
case still are not prepared to believe that thu
Wings of Vermont will consent by inactivity Il
suffer defeat or that abotonists will so far de
part from their true interests, to support the Lib
7 erty party to an extent that shall seriously injur
our cause. We suppose those who have been in
strumental in nominating the individuals placed OIL
the third party ticket, will cast their votes for them
but we trust not many more.
Let every candid abolitonist examine the sub
ject A vote once given in favor ola particula
party or measure, cannot be recalled. 1t may d
much good, or much evil. If evil, no aiterthough
can recall it. Let us be united in sustaining tn
great principles necessary TO the welfare of on
country, and the happiness and prosperity Of a
her inhabitants, and favor that policy which a
things considered, promises to effect the most. w
confidently believe that by supporting the VIII
party are directly pursuing the greatest good Q
the greatest number, and therefore desire 70 Sc
union, that success may crown our efforts.