Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-08-16

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party is successful, annexation and the perpetual
ton of slavery are the consequences.
2. The Wings of the North clearly are opposed
to annexation, both from principle and policy;
whether the Southern Wings are opposed or are
not most sure it is that annexation can be provcn-
ted only by sustaining the Wings of the North;
g. For there is not the least ground of hope that
Mr.. Birney or his party can be successful, even in
the North.
A 1t follows, therefore, that every vote which is
distracted from the Wing party at the North 40
cast for Blrncy, counts as one uote LESS against
anneraticn-while every vote which is distracted
from Mr. Birney and given for Mr.. Clay and the
Wings counts as one uote MORE against dnaera-
ton.
Why then, should not abolitionists support Mr..
Clay and the Wings as the only possible way of
defeating the accused plot of annexation? The
reply probably is that they cannot consistently vote
for STAKEHOLDER. But can they not do it, ought
they not to do it, if this Is the rery ,ca, the only
possible calL to prevent the extension and perpetu-
alton of slavery, and indeed to accomplish their
own ultimate purpose as abolitionists? No, say
they've cannot do evil that good may come
This is plausible answer; yet it is not solid
one-not one which anti-slavery men themselves
admit. A slave at the South takes horse, or
boat, which does not belong to him, to effect his
escape, and uses either far only it is ncces-
sary for his escape from slavery should he be
demned as doing evil that good may come--or
should it not rather be said that his design being
good, he had the right to use all necessary means
| for accomplishing it We apprehend that anti
slavery men have already settled this question they
Justify the slave in taking every thing necessary
for his escape-they receive and comfort him and
aid him on his way, thief though he may be in
the eye of the laws of the Southland we will add,
that The third party does not hesitate to tolerate
the knocn eUiiS of political organization, in order
to accomplish what they believe to be good end.
On the same principle, then-for the clear and pal
pable purpose Of preventing a measure which will
place slavery forever above your reach,-is it not
consistent is it not your Duty to aid in the election
of Mr. Clay?
These suggestions have been made to us by an
abolition friend, and they to opposite
that we venture to use theni AT the time
we protest against the assumption that the Wings
of the South are in favor of annexation. That
some of them so, is admitted; but let it ever
be remembered that in the South are thousands of
! slave holders who sincerely depore the system
who will do what they may safely do against it
These are the men rho ultimately 10 abolish Sa
vey We must rely upon them to do it; we may
aid them, we may labor toith them; but we can do
y nothing without or against them Such men
t Wings; such men support Mr. Clay such men
oppose annexation Is it not our duty to aid them?
y In proof of this view we give the following letter
= from citizen of Georgia:
The following letter to Col. Reuben Sleeper of
n Mt. Morris, from citizen of Georgia. was first
e published in the Mt Morris (Pa) Wing.
o r. SLEEPER, EsQ.--Dear Sir: hope the sub
iect of this letter, occupying it does, large
3 share of public attention at this time, may be
1t sufficient apology for troubling you. allude to
q the Annexation of Texas.
6 The friends of the measure at the North, argue
- that annexation would tend to weaken Slavery in
the States bordering on the Free States, by extern
" ding our rule Il country better adapted to the
ID production of crops cultivated by slave labor such
., as Rice, Cotton and Sugar But this argument is
" perfectly allacous, for it is well known that i'm
III mense tracts of land suitable for these crops
- main now in our possession and of course we have
A. notc all the facilities for draining those States,
- which told, is one great reason for desiring
=, :, Texas.
r II is somewhat singular that Annexation should
L be advocated at the North. tending to extngush
y Slavery thile al the South is strongly urged for
- its eiring the sySem perpetuiiy | assert what |
y know to be true, when say, that almost the only
Is reason why Texas is desired here, is that Slavery
is mag be strengthened and made perpetual The plan
T. ters here say that the acquisition of Texas would
), give them good market for surplus Slaves at bet
|! ter prices than they obtain, and the wants of
II Texas for laborers would not exceed the number
they can well spare annually. Besides, throwing
open the Texas market to the traffic in Slaves,
tba oil Of tho rho Of ho,,a
and many planters who have healthy locations
to might do good business at breeding Slaves to
:, SELL as your farmers do Horses and Cattle. 1t is
"a also favorite measure at the South as 1t offers
some hope of The SLAVE States obtaining the majority
1t, in the o. S. Senate, and thereby giung them check
o. upon the majority from the Free STATES IN The Lo,oer
f. House.
~ That the time will come when the Sin of Slave
IL nv will cease to poue our land, most firmly be-
ieve, and my conviction is equally strong that the
acquisition of Slave territory will greatly retard
that period.
a. What then seems to be the of the friends
Of Liberty in the coming political contest? 1t is
my opinion that by supporting and electing MIR.
Clay, the entering wedge will be fixed, which Will
finally result in the Freedom of every bond man in
the United States; for though Mr.. Clay is not what
is called abolitionst still, his tendencies are
n that way and the measures he and his friends would
of support are more liberal by far than any else
- who could be elected. Nh Clay is looked upon
10 here By the friends Of Freedom, land they are many
- as rcaly opposed to SauerH and that he icH tdUo'
IN ana measures lchich the People should call for 10 er
ut tiig7tish H. ivhie Nh. Polk is known 10 be moS
as violent enemy of all Efforts 10 abolish the emil
do hope that the North will support MIR. Clay
for is certain that either he or Mr.. Polk must be
IA elected. Mr.. Clay Is IN favor OF all the grea
measures which considered so important at tho
in North and that is one OF the ehiet reasons why he
is opposed here
am very respectfully,