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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-07
General Conference.

This body of ministers have been occupied
large part of the time for ten or twelve DAYS in
discussing the case of Bishop Andrews, who has
recently become the owner of several slaves, by
marriage On Saturday last he was requested to
resign the office of Bishop, by vote of ITO to 60.
There is now no way for the south to fulfil their
threats but to secede Still it is doubtful whether
they will do it. They had probably rather be de-
graded than left to their own destruction. The
idea of setting up an independent church, founded
upon the hearts and skulls of slaves, and enduring
the of both the civilized and savage part of
the world, is not very fattering.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-07

write thus far ssmore in sorrow than in anger. "
would not detract one title from the character of
Henry Clay as man of genius; | would not deny
his high capacities for the public service. When
see such man debasng his noble intellect to the
service of slavery, am more than ever disposed
to do battle with the Infamous system, which mas
thus perverted spirit which nigh otherwise nave
been a blessing to humanity.
SIT was that fatal, that perfdious bark,
Built i the eclipse and rugged with curses dark,
Which sunk so low that honored head OF thlne."
Would that he could initiate his noble-hearted
relative, Cassius NJ Clay, and break away from
the foul embraces Of the system. What is the
Door prize of the presidency, compared with the
true and lasting glory of such deed: He is no
longer young man. Hearts which would once
have sweed with affectionate joy and pride at his
elevation, are now cold in lhe grave. His own
beats with feebler impulse. Yet little time,
and the places which have known him shall know
him no more forever. Will his recollectlons Of
his pro-slavery speeches and influence make softer
the pillow of his declining life? Will the inscrp-
ton on his tombstone, " Here hes the defender O
negro slavery render more peaceful his last sleeE
beneath the oaks of his own Ashland God gran
that his conscience may be awaked-that he may
repent of his long sin, and do justice to hmsel
and his ensaved brother. and first and heares
amidst the congratulations of the humane and gen
erous, and liberal of all Christendom, which wous
follow such an act on his part, would be heard Ah
voices ofthose whom he now co.. His enesAlas
the abotonists of the Unite
JoA VHfrnEa.
.an,esbury, goth 5th mo-, 49,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-07

all others, was Mr.. Van Buren, set aside to give
place for Mr. Polk. Such, then, is the democrat
&c candidate for president 1t now remains to be
seen whether the democrats of Vermont, with all
their boosted love of liberty and equal rights, and
with their pous horror of duelling, with which
their presses have groaned so fearfully since Mr..
CIay's nomination, will turn right square round,
give their professions the lie and vote for tyrant
and duelist. If they do this, their consummate
hypocrisy is not whit less manifest and despisa-
BILE than that of the wings, who profess to be so
much opposed to slavery, and vote for Henry Clay,
the prince of Shareholders, as their first choce.7
The question of Liberty or Slavery is now fairly
before the freemen of Vermont, and they must
answer it at the polls. Which will you do, vote
for slavery in the person of Henry Clay or James
K Polk; or vote for liberty in the person of James
G. Birney-that intelligent, high-minded, liberty
loving patriot, who has despised the gain of OPP
preston and made himself poor in the cause of e.
mancipation3 Let wings and democrats throw
DUST and try to keep the true issue out of sight as
much they WILL this is the great question to be
decided. Every vote that is cast for either of the
pro-slavery candidates is virtually vote for slave
ry. Every man that votes for either of these call
didotes, virtually says that he will help to crush
and brutalize to a level with brutes thousands and
tens of thousands Of his innocent fellow-men in
the district of Columbia, and in the territory of
Florida. He will do what he can by his vote to
protect and encourage nhuman monsters in the
business tearing from each others embrace thou
sands of husbands and wives, parents and children
in Virginia, Maryland, and Kentucky, imnnaUing
them in the loathesome slave prisons at Washing
ton, to be sent in chains to the rice swamps Of
Mississippi, that they may sweat and bleed ant
grleve and die under the drivers kissing, CORY
lash.
J. Such vote not only sustains the accursed sys
Il tenn of slavery, but il also encourages one of tn
vlleSt systems of murder. 1t invokes the wrath o
an insuIted God upon our devoted heads
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-07
"Off with his head, Buckingham"

The last Waterman has number of character
istic filings at liberty party men, who were once
wings. If the Lieutenant intends to dispense his
anathemas upon every man of wing politics who
refuses to follow him, at the tap of the drum, in
the support of blood-stained duelist, gambler
and stakeholder, he may make up his mind to be
quite busy in his way between this and next No.
vember. Mr.. Walton seems to be quite unable to
account for any mans refusal to support slavehold-
ers upon any other than mercenary principles
Wonder if he thought so when the select men of
his party profered the Office OF Secretary of State
to neighbor of ours upon the condition of
pledge to support Henry Clay for president? We
would like to know, also, if be has any knowledge
of the fact that this proffer was promptly rejected
and that thus the individual referred to turned his
back upon office, and stood firmly, as he now.
stands, on his ciples-always and every where
refusing to support any STAKEHOLDER for Officer
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-07

The last Waterman contains letter from L.
D. Herrick, by which it appears that the said gen.
tleman was silly enough to vote with the Liberty
Party last year, supposing they were in league
with the wings. We are glad the gentleman has
found out his mistake, and hope he will hereafter
keep where he belongs. His bombastic charge
against the Freeman and Liberty Party, as being
the auxiliaries to Calhoun and McDuf democra-
cy, are too manifesty false to require any notice.
Mr., Herrck seems to be extremely anxious that
the Watchman should publish certain articles
from the Freeman, but friend Walton has wit
enough to see that it will not do to trust his rea-
ders with those communications. He worry well
knows that should he publish these, his readers
would see that his own alegations,as well as those
of his correspondents about our sympathy with the
democrats, and alike destitute of truth.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-07

A Washngtonian tells that he had no idea he
was drunkard, until nenight he had been drink
ing freely, and on entering his house and finding
no light, he inquired of his wife who was in bed
whether there was any fire, and on receiving al
answer in the affirmative, he grouped around until
After exhaustng much time and wind, and moi
producing either light or heat he called upon his
wife for assistane, who when she arrived, founc
him laboring away at the key hole of the door
through which the moon shone, and which he had
mistaken for large coal offire.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-07
Anniversaries,

The anniversaries of the several New England
Benevolent Societies were held at Boston last
week, and appear to have been remarkably inter-
esting.
Tuesday, May goth, THE Prison DISCIPLINE
SOCIETY held its nineteenth anniversary in Park
Street church. The Report shows that there
are in the United States about $1,000 insane per-
sons, large proportion of whom are now confn-
ed in aims houses, jals and pententaries. Thir-
teen States are furnished with asylums. The
principal causes of insanity noticed, are, intemper
ance, religious excitement, ill-health, anxiety a.
bout property, and solitary vice. The number
made by intemperance has fallen off from the pre-
vious year from "a to per cent; while the num-
Der from religious excitement had increased. The
property mania had sustained its full number OF
victims; but those arising from the solitary vice
had decreased one half By the reports of differ
ent jaiors in N, E. it appears that there has been
a general diminution of crime, as compared with
former years, which is credited mainly to the pro-
gress of the temperance reformation.
THE AMERICAN EDUCATION SOCIETY met in
Park street meeting house, on Monday evening.
The report showed that the receipts for the year
had been $S4,sl1, being an increase of $1,000 over
last year. Refunded by persons formerly assisted
1854. Disbursements, $S4,7s2 The debt
which in ls4S was 81, 9O5 has been reduced during
the year to $27,99s' Some alterations have been
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-07

We hope our friends will remember the conven-
ton at Rochester, N. Y. on the 18th, 18th and
18th inst. 1t will doubtless be great and inter-
esting time. The big tent from Oberlin is to be
spread for the occasion, and many of the most dis
tinguished friends of humanity from the east, west,
north and south, have agreed to be there. Moth
ing could afford us more pleasure than to comply
with friend Jackson's invitation to attend oursefy
but sickness in our family will prevent it,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-07
FOR VICE PRESIDENT,
THOMAS MORRIS,
ofOhio.

"I rejoice that the abolition Of slavery throughout the
civilized world is no longer rrobemacal; it to be
almost universally conceded that this stupendous fraud
upon portion Of the human race is fast drawing TO
close, and the great question with truly what
ures are hest suited accomplish this desirable end in
the United States.
t'Potcal action is necessary TO produce
moral reformation in a nation and that action with us
only be eectualy exercised through the ballot box
And surely the ballot box be used for
noble purpose, than and to every
his inalienabe rights ''-ThOmGs Morris.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-07
Wing Candidate for President,
HENRY CLAY.

"Iknow there is visionary dogma which holds that
negro slaves cannot be the subjects of property shall
not dwell long upon this speculative abstraction 1ha
is property whch the latO declares to be property
Two hundred years of legislation have sanctioned and
sancfed negro slaves property"
I" i'll had been citizen of Pennsylvania when Frank
Inns plan (ofgradual cmancpaton) was adopted, should
have voted fer it, because, by possibility could the
black gain the oscendancy in that State Blu
if had been then, citizen Of any of The
planting Statcs-the southern or southwestern States
IShOuM haze opposed, and would continue to oppose
any scheme ,chateUer Of emancipation, gradual or I'M
mediate.
1t is NOT TRUE, and REJOICE that it is not true
that EITHER Of the two great parties in this country ha
any DESIGN or AIM at ABOLITION. should DEEPLY
LAMENT if it true. "-[Clay's Speech in the Sen
ate, Feb Z, 1889.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-07
Democratic Candidate for President.
MARTIN VAN buren,.

must go into the Presidential chair the naexble and
uncompromsing opponent of every attempt on the part
of Cong ess TO abolish slavery in the District Of Column
ba against the wishes of the savehodng States and al
so with determination equally decided, to resist the
slightest interference with in the states where exists
1t now only remains TO add, that no bill conflicting
with these views CAN EVER RECEIVE MY CoNsTITU-
rIoNAL sANcrIoN."-.Mr Pan Buren'S Inaugural
March 4, 1887.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-07

The nomination of Mr. Tyler was brought about
on this wise:
The National Convention, pursuant to a call, as
sembIed at Baltimore on the 9th ult., (same day
of the Democratic Convention.) Mr.. Mayo, of
Virginia, observed that as the proceedings of the
convention should I've marked with due solemnity,
he moved that the Rev. DR.. Cryder, one of the V.
Presidents, be requested to address the Throne of
Grace, which was done. But DR.. Cryder thought
so good an opportunity to carry point was not to
be thrown away, and so, after of addressing the
throne of grace, he and addressed the conveG-
ton as to the object of their assembling, and after
laudng the qualifications Of Mr.. Tyler, concluded
by offering resolution to that effect. Some debate
followed, on the point of time, as few wished to
wait and drive a bargain with The old side, but IL
the end Tyler was carried, mem. con. They thet
appointed committee to seleehIa m0st aVuilat5ls
man for Vice President
The convention re-assembled on Tuesday, Wlief
the committee appointed to nominate candidate
for the Vice Presidency, reported in favor of thu
selection of a committee of seven from their body
to make such nomination and report through TIT
public press at an early day. The object of thi;
is to retard action on this subject until the othe
convention makes their nomination. After thu
adoption of this report the convention adjourned
sine dte-yMOr. Chron.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-07

CHJ" We shall look with some interest to see
whether the democrats of Vermont will join in
sacrificing Mr.. Van Buren,, the chosen candidate
of a large majority of their party, to pacify tho
south, merely because he expressed his Option in
favor of observing the law of right in our behav-
Tor towards weaker nation.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-07

Damages by Lightning During the present
month we have noticed the death of four persons,
the loss of nine cattle, more Or less damage to f-
teen buildings. To our record we yesterday added
the name of Mr. Seaman, of Elizabethtown, New
Jersey, who was Killed instantly while sitting at
his window on Sunday afternoon. This is the Eth
person killed this month in the u. States, as far
as yet heard from eekly Sun.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-07

"The question now for the North finally to decide Is
shall the slave states draw US down with Them and hoth
rersh. or shall we by decided conjunct exeron of vr
uous energy save ourselves aad them from destruction
james G. BTney.
"I allow not to human laws, be they primary secon-
dary no matter by what numbers, or with what soIemnl-
tier ordained the Least sembance of right to establish sa-
very to make proper, of my eloto created equally with
myself in the image Of God. Individually, or as political
Communities, men hare more right TO enact Slavery
Than they have to enact MURDER or basphemy' or incest
o adultery To establish slavery is to dehfone right to
ample on Justice the only true foundation of Govern
ment Governments exist not for the destruction Of lib
ery for its deencenot for the humiliation Of men
rights but their preservation. Brney AnnerGtica
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-07

report is in circulation that the patriots in
Canada have risen and are now in possession of
Toronto. 1t is stated that some forty of them
were killed at the first outbreak
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-07

1t is rumoured that Col. r. M. Johnson is to-
play second fiddle to Mr.. Tyler, for the Vics
Presidency,
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-07
LIBERTY TICKET,
Nominated bv the National Convention, May, 1S4S
FOR PRESIDENT,
JAMES G.. BIRNEY,
of Michigan.
IRERTY TICKET,
Of Michigan

"Our own slave states and especially the more south
ern them, in which the number OF slaves Is greater
and in which, of course the sentiment of injustice is
stronger than the more northern ones to be placed
the list of decayng communities
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-07

p5- Meeting of the Liberty Association in the
vestry of the Free church, in this village, next
Tuesday evening.
Washington telegraph., 1844-10-30


r. n. Ogden, Esq, on behalf of the
Committee appointed to prepare an address
to the people ofthc State. reported the same
which was unanimously adopted.
5. Mazerau, Esq, being loudly called
for made an address in French. and was
followed by Randall Hunt, Esq, who occu
pied the time till the hour of al ljournment, in
his usual cloqlent style.
During the afternoon, the assembled
thousands were entertained by speeches al
different points, AMI numerous songs were
sung with much effect, particularly those
by the Naichcz Straight OnsS." About
suniown the whole assembly returned TO
town, and shortly after the greater number
embarked for their homes, highly gratiiicd
with the days proceeding, without an acci-
dent having occurred to mar the pleasure OF
the festival.
The number of persons present, il is
computed by many, and not fail short ol
twelve thousand. The delegates from the
city returned early Yesterday morning in
fine health AMI spirits, bringing with them
the BIC BALL, which they pledge to keep
until November next. 1t is designed 90 be
sent hence 10 Mobile. The utmost hospi-
tally was displayed towards them by the
citizens of Baton Rouge. The number oi
delegates from New Orleans was 1877.
Washington telegraph., 1844-10-30

THE GLoRE's OPINION on Mn. Pork.
n 1889, the Globe thus spoke Of Governor
Polk: Mr. Polk il wholly and totally an
unfit man for Vice President of the United
States. Hc possesses no noqualiiicaiion which
should enfitle him to the consideration cf
thc-party fir that high Office
W. should like, says The Cleveland Her
ali, to know what claims Mr.. Polk now has
ior the fiFst Office in the gif Of the people,
which lie had not for the second office in
1882 We know of none unless hi sue
cessive defeats since that time, when before
the freeman Of Tennessee for the Office Of
Governor, entitlc him 10 some.-Loa Jour.
Washington telegraph., 1844-10-30
TO THE RESCUE.

Tht Baltimore Wing gloriously discourses
10 ih4 Wings OF ihat city. To the Wings
Of II fmpsiead we say, likewise, be of good
chcef and show at the polls on next Mon
day be unconquerable quality of your true
Wing mpstlc. Inspiriting news comes in
from every quarter. and let us swell the
deepening notes Of triumph with tlander-
shout Of victory from old Hempstead.
The Wing thus stirringly holds forth:
"To it, brave Wings. you have fearful
odls against YOU. But gallant spirits never
quail. They are ever victorious. What
though You have to contend agnins British
gola--so had your indpniiablc ancestors Of
rs. They were Wings, AMI YOU are
Wings. The same spirit which animated
AMI ici them TO triumph over Britain them
inspires and viii lead YOU to victory over
British allies now. The war Of the Re-
voluiion was waved against England aud
her allies, the tos;es--aud the contest now
is agains, the same old enemy and her al
lies, The locos. Our. .causc then aud now,
is one of honor, of patriotism. OF national
Independence. and ofIree governments. As
we prosperel then, under the lead Of high
Washington telegraph., 1844-10-30

ectinn 20 that Office could not adj brighter
icweA 10 the many with which fame has al
ready enrircicd hi brow, and which will re-
tain their undying lustrc, while Tho name Of
An American shall bc respected or rcmcm-
hcrrd among tho sons or men. Immense
cheering-)
Indulge mn but moment longer, and A
have DONE Should thr struggle lor national
Independence which j. raging throughout
the Length and breadth ofthc land, Dc deci-
dcd against d. by ilIr vote Of Pennsylvania,
The will come out of that contest with hcT-
gorgeous banner trailing in ihe dnst-hcr-
self bleeding at every pore The shouts
III party triumph will bc succeeded by tie
wall of her ruined pioHghmrn and bcEgarcd
mechanics The fire OF her f5rges, ard the
sound Nj the ave and The hammer in hnr
workshops win dic away amidst fhe accla-
nations pf her fifal victory; and there may
bc thousands ba!nrc me, who, with sorrow
stricken, III not with broken hearts, may live
to mourn tic To- M that independence with
olt which pubic liberty would cease 10 IL a
Blessing. but, let me add, should The spirit
MI independence hc discarded from The brca u
. of ali other Americans, twill still linger in
tha heart Cf That gallant little state, which,
Nv INV wa tile frzt fo adopt the American
constitution, viii be the lat to abandon IL
true principles. Aud if that spirit shall DC
finally doomed tn expire, there, even there,
amids. my native oaks and rineS, il will
breathe ils la5t sigh Oh the bosom of H. la5f
friend.
Washington telegraph., 1844-10-30

minded men, in the favor of Providence, -
we vii now, with men Of The same stamp
and with a like protection.
Fear not the result, but let there bc NJ
relaxation in your czcrtions. Fpr, in po-
hiics, as in business. SUCCESS IL the reward
OF labor, and the Gate Of the sirggard l. pn-
nnry and want. To il then brave Wings.
in, spite of British gold, and the official
sPoils, which the locos are lavishing on the
unworthy. The coalition l. formidable but
like allotber coalitions, il will De beaten tn
the nervous aud united effort ofviruc.''
Washington telegraph., 1844-10-30
MORE LCCOTACTCs. THERON.
TIER SETTLERS.

Il j. well known how MI. Clay hns been
rcviied t1r the honest discharge of Lii duty
in relation ID Tic Public Lands, and with
VIII: maiigni:y lii language On that =ub-
jcct las been garbleI AMI perverted 70
patty uses. We ePuhi:sI. thc following Pro-
clamation which we find in the Memphis
Enquirer ~ show thc unair spirit by which
CHI abuse XII Nj. Clay has brcn prompted.
WI doubt not tlat Ir. Clay wa actuatcd
alone IA what hc said IN desire to pre-
serve thlc public property and 10 promote
the public god. Gen'l. Jackson's Pro
'clamation lady have been prompted by the
SANE motives, bIt what must bc thought of
Locollco fairness, when Henry Clay i
abused TAN Locpioco presses and leaders
ifom onc cnl WI thc Union u tic ether. FIJI
Recommending IA III speech, III relation
~ thc Pablo Lands. what Genl. Jackson
actually did- by TIL Proclamation.
Read Il, LocoH, ana ~ 10 more that
Mr. Clay H. opposed thc interests NJ the
Frontier settlers.
Washington telegraph., 1844-10-30
HEAD QUARTERS. BRTcADIER
BOARDING UlTrSE

h-4% The undersigned has opened a nr;ra,e.
.EzfA DOardiag House in the town ii wash.
ingtcn. and would Be- thaakfal to his oli fr,epd-
and acqraintanccs for their patronage. ~ hiz
endeasor- 70 accommodate those who may call
On him, ne hopes 70 merit the patronage he ASKS
Boird-S5 per month. one halt II sdysnca \
GEORGE GLASSCOCK.
Washia -ton- Oct. 2-T-tE
Washington telegraph., 1844-10-30

RzMAsEs OF d.. CAsrwatsnr.-Read atten-
lively the extract from the speech of DIR. Cart
wright, delivered recently at Natchez, the
subject of the Tariff We have selected thai por-
ton which relates particularly to the Son:h, and
he must be blind indeed who viii not acknowledge
the strength and truth of his reasoning. The
Doctor has always been democrat, and is yet a
true one, although he cannot consent vote with
the locofocos against u tariff
Washington telegraph., 1844-10-30

JAMES An IErr-Dc1r Str--fou are authorized
IN announce 49, NaNnEI BALDWIN candidate
ier the once N Colonel cofnmandant Of the 1t
kegln-nt q ihe L. Brigade Of the 1t Division Of
Arkansas Militia
Washington, Arks, Oct. ~. 1914
Washington telegraph., 1844-10-30
SaIf--3OO sacks for sale.

ME subscriber has 800 sacks NJ salt On hand.
w. which he viii sell cheap for cAar, II can b..
hah at his old saIi-hoFac i'll Washington and al
Fulton 4. I'LL Baldwin will attend to fhr sale oF il
"A The latter riarr- HENRY CHEATIfAM.
Washington. Oct 23-lO-2w-
Washington telegraph., 1844-10-30

mo man worthy to ID President waaIdh
DC tyrant enough 10 order the army 70 dis
possess the occupants at the IHanf ct thc
bayoaet."