Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-08-16
Mr. Clay and Texas.

The Waterman of last week reads us a very
indignon; lesson, for having said that the Wings
at the North were attempting to make up an issue
upon the Texas question that was entirely false.
We have neither time nor room this week to make
but word Of reply.
4 week or two since, the editor of the Watch
man spent considerable time in public speech to
show that, in order to ascertain the principles of
purity, we were not to look at the private views of
their candidates. but at the declarations of their
national convention. A candidate might even be
Janus faced-have one set of views for the south,
and another for the north-still he would carry
out the views of his party, as avowed in their ma
tional convention. Well, on what ground do the
Wings claim theirs to be an Anti-Texas party p
The letters Of Mr.. Clay Can they bring any
action Of their national convcnto n as an evidence
that opposition to Texas belongs to the creed of
their party? Oh, no. Although the subject was
fairly before the nation, they darcd not take any
action on the subject. resolution pledging that
party against annexng Texas to strengthen the
slave power OF this nation, would have thrown
them into confusion, and utter acknowledgements
In depending upon thesWhigs, then, as an anti-an-
ncXaton party, we depend upon their carrying out
measure that belongs not TO their creed, and that
too in opposition to the wishes of the Southern
portion Of the party, who have hitherto controlled
all its counsclS, and who will abandon the party
and leave 1t in hopeless minority the moment
their mandates cease to be obcycd.
We have from time to time given proof that
Southern Wings were in favor of annexation, and
we subjoin the following, not only to prove this
position, but also to show that Henry Clay is con-
sidcrcd friendly to the project,
The Washington correspondent of the PEila-
dephia Ledger has been quoted more than once
lately, by the National lnteligencer, as good au-
thory for any statements he may make with re-
gard to what is going among leading polit-
clans. The following extract is taken from one
of his latest letters:
| g The best speech on the Texas question in the
Senate, was made by the Hon. William C. Rives,
who is for the annexation, and at the same time
against the immediate execution Of the measure,
without the consent of Mexico. You may depend
on it, he speaks from the cards, for should not
be astonshed, in case of Mr.. Clay's election, to
see him appointed secretary of state, and in that
capacity signing the very treaty for that purpose.
Nh Clay should he be elected, ,UM be as great a
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field; while Mr.. Tyler, even in surrcndering his
administration, would see his measures alternate
ly adopted by both great political parties"
Clay AND TExAs.-The Baltimore American
is the leading wing paper in Maryland, and is good
authority in any thing that pertains to wing poll
cy. That paper of the 18th July has an editorial
article on the annexation of Texas, in which the
editor labors to convince the friends of this pro-
ect, that the election of Mr.. Clay is the surest
means of accomplishing it, thus:
eff those who really desire the annexation OF
Texas would consider the subject fairly, they
would probably find that the chances in favor of 4
safe and secure annexation, are greater with Clay
in the presidential chair than with any other man
We speak on this subject merely from the inleren
ces growing out OF Mr. Clay's known opinions ant
former course with regard to Texas; and from
these differences are persuaded that the chan.
ces of ultimate annexation will be greater in The
event of his election, than in the view Of any 9th
or event."
Allowing, however, for the sake of argument
that Mr.. Clay was fully and consistently pledged
against annexation; could the Liberty party aban
don its position and give him their support! w
hold that human rights-the right of man to hi
own God-gvcn powers-is paramount to all Goth
cr INTERESTS This Mr. Clay denies. He prac
tcalIy holds the doctrines of the declaration of In
dependence in utter contempt. He says it is
'oisionary dogma" that men cannot be held a
property. He stands pledged against all attempt
to abolish slavery, either Immediate or prospcc
tive. He declares it to be the duty Of the Gener
al Government to protect aud defend slavery
Now, to support him, we adopt his principles
We abandon the fundamental principles of TIL
Liberty party-principes which if adhered to, aci
effect The overthrow of slavery in .americo, in Tea
as, and throughout the qcorld. Have the wing
any moral right to make such terms to us, or W
to accept them? Let honest men Judge!
EH5- Our Votes and Extras will be sent out tn
first of tho rnulinr wnek