The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1843-08-10

prospect Of his election; if he has the
united support ofthe Wings, and moral
certainty that some Democratic II prefer
calling gentlemen by the name that is
most agreeable to theml candidate would
be elected if Mr.. Clay was not then,
indeed, | should vote for Mr.. Clay, for
every vote given in that emergency for
Third Party candidate would lessen the
chance of the Wing candidate, and in
crease the chance Of his opponent; and If
all the Wing AbolitionistS In the free
States should do so, then would be seen
the anomaly Of large and respectable
number of conscientious Wings throwing
away their votes upon a third candidate,
knowing that thereby they were aiding
to elect a Loco President But you may
say that the Anti Slavery cause is para
mount 10 all other public questions, and
that all minor considerations should yield
10 that question. Granted; then in the
name of humanity, do no act lha: will
lend to throw the government OF the U.
States, into the hands Of the Loco party,
who, YOU know, by their votes given IN
Congress upon the Gag Rule, and other
kindred questions, and all the leading
men, believe, who have been talked of
for President by that party, are against
any Interference by Congress. relaliveto
slavery in The District of Columbia, or in
the Territories. do not say it is so with
the leaders of that party in this State, but
in the other free States | think il is.
Al oh oIiiInn1oi do
any act that will tend to elect one of that
party President, even those who agree
with them 10 their general politics? Is
not the head of party that all, or nearly
all, go in a body agairs: the abolition
measures, more dangerous 10 the great
and good cause, than the head of party
who is himself against anli.slavery, but
his whole party, or nearly all, in he free
States, for it? The Wings can head and
check their Chief, but The Locos will back
and support theirs; therefore without i'm
putting any bad motives 10 the party, or
their leaders, vet as their views of the
Constitution and the public policy are
against relief to the slaves any where,
ought they no: 10 be considered the pro-
slavery party, and therefore ought not to
expect the support Of auti-slavery men ?
Can the slaves back be safely trusted 10
their opinions and polcy2
believe therefore in giving my vote
for Mr.. Clay, in the emergency supposed.
| shall act in the spirit of the freeman's
oath, which says, "That when you give
your vote or suffrage, touching the State
of Vermont, you will do it so as in your
conscience you shall Judge will most con.
duce TO the best good of the same" which,
| suppose, means measures, not men, and
that it is better TO vote for candidate for
President who is partly right, than by
throwing away my vote 10 aid in electing
a candidate who is aoholLy wrong agreea-
bic TO the common, but true maxim, that
half loaf is better than no bread" and
that of two evils choose the least; and
do soemny believe that by so doing !
shall contribute my mite TO further the
cause of human liberty.
Altho' 1t is proper, yet it is awkward,
for candidate 10 be catechsed ust before
election, for most men when called upon
10 speak of themselves, are apt 10 say too
much or 100 little,
These hasty remarks are respectfully
submitted 10 the candor Of yourself and
of the public; and close by saying to
you and other Wing Aboiljonists, in the
language of quotation, "Pro me; 81
mercer, in me-" For me; if | deserve it,
against me. JOHN MATrocKs.