The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-08-08
For the Voice of Freedom.
LETTER FROM IKIAH BAYLEY.
HARDwICK, June %, 1874.

HARDWICK, June ~, 1874.
Dear Sir "A christian people are now
called upon 10 give their votes for oppres-
sors and Shareholders for our chief officer
Both parties have shown their pro-slavc.
ny propensities by selecting STAKEHOLDER
as their nominee. What sight! Wings
and Democrats passing by all their lead
ing members in the free States, and saying
that their best men live in the land ofslave-
ry; that Shareholders are more worthy Of
their sufrages than any free man in their
ranks. What a compliment to their north
ern leaders! All put down, made second
10 Shareholders, and christians called upon
TO support their nominees, slavery, OPP
preston, and all the vices that cluster a.
round southern chivary. How the
church will respond 10 the call | know
not. Angels will weep, if the professed
disciples Of Jesus strike hands with pro-
fame men, and choose duelists and oppres-
so:s to rule over US. What they will do
will soon be a matter Of record.
Corruption seems to be the order of the
day and The dearest ghls of man are
sacrificed 10 the selfish views of party
leaders. Can this Stale Of things remain?
Will the people always be the dupes Of
such soulless partisans
1t is now good time for abolition ef-
forts, and lhope my old friend the Voice
will not be silent, though | do not often
hear its pleasant tones. hope there will
be no uncertain sound in any Of our ranks
respecting giving our votes for profanc,
wicked shareholders. Here surely we
can meet on common ground, and resolve
that we will not in any case vote for
Stakeholder or duelsl. In union there
is strength. This our enemies know,and
will do what they can 10 sow dlscord, and
thus weaken our influence. Let US all
cling to the great cause, and if we do no;
all see eye 10 eye, let US walk byt the same
rule, avoid all connection with slavehold.
ers, and vote for the oppressed. This we
can do, and not in any way help the un>
godIy. Is there any reason why we
should not stand shoulder to shoulder, and
resist all the attacks of the slave power I!
Could we come up heart and hanc to the
work we might hold the balance between
our prosavery parties, and prevent Yer
mont from the disgrace of supporting
slavery by voting for Shareholder. Shall
not this be done? Shareholders are unit
when their interest is concerned; shall not
aboitionists be as wise as they? Surely
it is no time now 10 slumber when the
slave power has the hardihood to call up
on christians TO elevate o2pressors to the
highest honors. Will you not raise the
Voice forty i've degrees, and blow blast
that will be heard on our mountains, echo
through our valleys, and penetrate every
cottage and call upon every man who
has q conscience to resist the slave pow
er in her impious attempt to induce a
christian people 10 choose a bloody OPP
pressor to rule over them Who is on
the Lords side, let him show his faith by
his works.
hope your labors will not be in vain.
Yours with cordial desire that the bless
ing OF many poor slave may come upon
you. kIAH BAYLEY'
| REM ARKS.
The writer Of the above, as understand, has
seen his fourscore years--is minister of the gos-
pei and has long been an outspokcn- devoted
friend of the slave. May he live TO see deliver
ance come to those now in bonds. As to raising