The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1843-11-02
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Brandon, Thursday, november 2, 1913.
w. G. BROWN, Editor, pro. TEN.


Slavery and the next Session of Congress
1t now seems probable that the war o
Freedom and Slavery will be carried int
the Capitol at the coming session Of Con
gress. A letter to Gerrit Smith, from ;
Washington correspondent, says the las
charter OF that city was granted in 1920 fo
20 years, and till the further order of Con
gress; that this charter is in many respects
{ imperfect that il makes odious distinctions
between the white and black population, and
that it gives to the petty magistrates and
police officers an arbitrary power over the
colored race, which in many cases, they are
ready, in most reprehensible manner, to
exercise.
1t is thought the charter will be passed at
the next session. If so, discussion con-
corning the wrongs of the colofed popula-
ton of the city will take place in the Capt.
tol.
1t is believed also that at the coming
session of Congress, an attempt will be
made by the South TO annex Texas TO the
United States. If so, the way will be oIen
for discussion OF the subject of slavery in
all its bearings upon the welfare of the
country. We will mention a few of the
reasons for such belief.
In the twenty sixth Congress, Mr.. Hun
ter, Speaker of the House, said in substance,
che had never made any pretensions to
being imbued with prophetic spirit; but
for once he would prophesy that within
three months, he would hear that Gre at
Britain had rendered her mediation between
Mexico and Texas, in order TO establish the
independence OF Texas, on condition Of her
abolishing slavery within her borders" He
showed the effects this would produce on
the South, and boldly proclaimed that ii
was their duty "to move in body for the
annexation of Texas!" He said, if the
South were only true to herself the young
West would come forward with giant strides
to the rescue"
Henry A. Wise, in a letter dated at Wash
ington, Sept. "a, 1843, thus addresses Eng
land -" You shall not interpose al all 10
the injury OF, or interfere with, our ins,itu-
,ions in any way whatever; if you DO, it
shall be at your peril and cost. will de-
fend my own institutions, at least, against
your intervention" Howe Texas is "bone
Of our bone, flesh of our flesh"
A Washington correspondent of the New
Hampshire Patriot, in recent letter, says;
The Texas question bids fair to agitate
the country soon, more than ever the Mis-
souri, question did.
The discussion of the subject, at the com
ing session Of Congress, will be quarm, il
not angry; and it is more than probable
that this great question will give rise to
new combinations Of parties. One thing
may be relied upon - The administration is
determined to counteract the ridiculous de-
signs of England, and to prevent their ac-
compishment; and 10 eflectually succeed,
there is but one course of policy advisable,
that is, the annexation If Teas to our
country"
Lord Brougham is calling upon the Brit
ish Ministry, TO use their influence "to pro.
cure from Mexico an acknowledgement of
the independence of Texas, and in connex-
ion Herewith, the consent of Texas 10 the
abolition of slavery"
So thickens the cloud of war. Slavery
and Freedom are soon 10 dash against each
other in the final contest, and the chain of
the one will be broken, or flung in mighty
and enduring links around the other. Free.
dom, on the very soil once won and conse-
Grated to be hers forever, has got to fight
another battle. Who can doubt but she
will be again the conquerer