The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1843-12-21
Dec, 81, 1843.

CllCdCy HUIH SCH lHlelcS(3 WllCH ulO SioW'
ly but surely undermining the horrid fab.
rio of slavery at The South, and if we will
wait patiently quarter of a century, we
shall behold it rapidly crumbling to its fl
nal extinction.
The 'agitating the subject of slavery in
(this) land of (boasted) freedom; of de-
picting its niquly, and computing its evils,
is what has caused such ferment in the
North as we'll as in the South. 1t was this
which caused the riots and MODS of Boston,
New York, Cincinnati, Utica, Philadelphia
Alton, and many other places. 1t was this
which caused the destruction of the print
ing establishments in Cincinnati, and AL
ton, and caused the death of Elijah P.
Lovejoy - the burning of Freedoms Hall
in Philadelphia, and the preparation of
many other arocious acts in the free States.
1t was the dissemination of the results Of
investigation, that caused the Shareholders
of Charleston, S. Carolina, to rob the U. S.
Mail and commit its contents TO the flames,
while the perpetrators held their carnival
over this deed, and the burning in effigy Of
Arthur Tappan, w. L. Garrison &c. 1t
was the PRONUNCIATION of truth in the free
States, in depicting the 'iniquity' of
slavery, which caused such bounties TO be
offered by the foes of freedom, for the heads
of Messrs. Garrison, Tappan, r. G. Will
Jams, o. S. Murray, and others; that this
spirit of free enquiry might be crushed. 1t
was this which caused President Jackson
to recommend to Congress, that the Consti
tuition be violated, by authorizing a censor
ship of all communications sent from the
North to the South. 1t was the carrying
out of true principles which caused the
incarceration in Jail, of Miss Crandall of
Connecticut, for insructing colored chill
dren; and the breaking up of similar
school in New Hampshire for the same
offence. In fine, it was this which has
qpaked up the North, and during the transit
ton from sleep 10 being fully awake, has
caused such vast catalogue of iniquities
10 be perpetrated, to hide their other prac-
tees. For although the form Of slavery
had left the Northern States, the spirit
still remained to fearful extent. And il
has been the agitation of the subject, and
the application of truth which has in some
measure purified the moral atmosphere of
the North since 1929.
Friend Bell says he would never vote for
a candidate to Congress, who he believed
would shrink from breasdng himself against
the advance of slavery single inch beyond
what is conceded by the Constiu,ion.-
Rather indefinite here, Sir. According TO
the letter he might vote for man who
would vote to extend slavery throughout
the land, if the Constitution comedies It,,
This, however, he would not wish TO have
understood, and | take it for granted he
would wish TO convey the impression THAT
his candidate should not support slavery
any farther than the U. States Constitution
requires him TO go. Is that il? II so, why
do you use your best efforts to elevate
man above your Congressman, who you
know is in favor of perpetualing slavery2
Just be consistent, neighbor Bell, in your
political matters. But what does this mean
Wait patiently a quarter of century,
before we do anything politically against
slavery! Are we not verify guilty Of slave
ry in the District of Columbia and Florida?
And is there wrong in acting politically
against it2 If there is an immoral practiceI
sanctioned by Ian, can see no better way
10 remove this sanction than 10 elect men
to office who are in favor Of repeating such
laws. If our forefathers were justified in
organizing party against the British gov
eminent because they were merely taxed
without a representation, and based their
ground of organization on the zone idea
principle, that mankind were entitled alike
to their freedom, can see no Improperly
in resusclating, and carrying out this prin-
ciple at this time. Not by bloodshed, but
by peaceable means. Just look back few
years, and see New York, Massachusetts
and other Northern States, The free hunting
ground for the kidnappers of colored peo
pie! In New York City, but few years
since, man published card, that he was
ready for 500 advance fee, TO go into this
business in right good earnest. Look again,
and see the, legislative action in these
States against slavery, and in favor of the
colored outcast!
Will Mr.. Bell deny that great advance
has been made through political as well
as other action? Washington, Jefferson,