davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-08-29

And now, ii appears to me that he has
ton as clearly as he might have done.
will therefore shape the question as think
he means, and give the answer as under
stand it. The question as l will state il
and as think will be more clear TO the
comprehension Of the readers generally, is
as follows, ciz. How fur have abolition
lists proposed supporting candidates of the
Two great parties?' Ans1oer-So far as
those candidates pledged themselves to ex>
ercse all the constitutional powers (poltic>
ally) with which they were, or might be
clothed, for the determination of slavery
The foregoing question and answer think
cover the ground. Doubtless, many who
have considered themselves thorough abo-
litonists, have not gone to the extent nam
ed, but as understand the writer, he refers
10 those who have in years past, felt the i'm
portance Of meeting slavery at the Ballot
Box as well as elsewhere. II is but few
years since learned the real attachment,
prevailing among Wings and Democrats, to
party for the sake of party. Now, | am
convinced that no leading Wing in this
District would vote for Solomon Foot should
he declare that he could not go for Henry
Clay, should the election of President go
into the House Of Representatives. Neither
would they vote for Town Representative
unless he would be ready to support Mr.
Slade, should the election of Governor go to
the Legislature. This is sufficient TO illus
trate the position and principles of the lead |
ers IN both parties, and shows to sumo ex>
tent the importance of bringing about new
order of things in political organization.-
Various facts have already been published
in this paper, showing in part the real gov
erning power vf the Nation, and the impor-
lance of concentrating right principle in
such way as most efficiently to operate
against that power. Other facts will be pre-
sented from time TO time showing more full
Iy the evils IF the slave power, and the un,
ion there is in Shareholders till that ques-
lion is settled, when nominations are 10 be
made. The more people search for these
facts, the more will they see slavery as ii
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-08-29
For the Voice of Freedom

For the Voice of Freedom.
Mr. Edtt0r,-ln a letter of business
lately addressed you suggested two
questions as topics for the Voice. These
were Intended rather as suggestions to the
Editor than the public. find them how.
ever copied at length in the Voice with
my name attached, and remarks append.
ed. so far so good But, said remarks
plainly discover a misrepresentation of my
design, and object, in propound;ng the
topics. Let me try then 10 be more ex-
plicit. BY the first question | intended to
inquire: How far and TO what extent is
it true that the abolitionists have, IN gears
past offered 10 the two political parties a
compromise in nomination ON condition
that the nominees should be opposed to
the support and defence Of slavery by the
laws of the federal government. By this
/ would enquire not for the present posi-
tiop of the Liberty party, but for its past
offers:
The object OF my second question was
to call up before the public mind the ex.
ist'ng ecidenees, that opposition to ma.
tional slavery by constitutional means, is
an insuperable objection with both the
Wing and Democratic parties as a whole
and cannot be admitted by them in a can
didase for Chief Magistrate of the nation.
1t is believed the flcts thus elected
could they be properly kept before the
public mind would exhibit the Liberty par.
ly above tho charge of a fac,ious Spirit of
ambitious innovation, aud show clearly to
every friend OF Liberty, that there remains
no other alternative to the cause of justice
and human rights than a distinct organi-
cation for this particular end.
Sir-Should you see fit 10 insert this
entire or abridged, you are at liberty 10
do SO, and may thereby render the fore
going more explicit Yours,
S. w. BoARpMAN.
CastletoE. Aug. II, 1874.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-08-29
For the Voice Of Freedom.

Nh. HoIeomb, Il am impelled by my
attachmentto the principles of the Wing
Party, and by the great and paramount
! obligation which entertain for the cause
CT Truth aod justice, to withdraw my
name from your Subscription list, and dis,
continue the farther receipt of your paper. /
In doing this, am actuated by no feel,
ing of unkndness to you personally. or
of indifference to the progress of anti
slavery sentiments, or Of opposition to the
general discussion OF those sntimen!s, or
Of hostility to the perfect freedom of the
press. But the course Of your paper has
been so entirely changed during the last
year, as 10 leave but little claim upon The
early advocates of freedom, to support it,
as 1t has forsaken the original ground up
on which such advocacy was based-and
has far removed from the spirit and prin.
ciple which gave it birth.
When commenced taking your paper
you avowed your belief tina. slavery was
moral evil and that the only way for
US to approach it, was by moral means,by
awakening public opinion against it,as we
would against any other kind ofirreligion.
But how different, how Numerically op-
posed to it, is the course which you have
now adopted. Instead of trusting the
cause 10 the persuasive eloquence of
Truth, ard 10 the all powerful agency of
the spirit, the "plough share" has been
reconstructed into sword. and the great
work Of establishing christian princi-
pie has been attempted by violence and CO.
ercion. (2)
Our authority for condemning the ins!i-
luton ofslavery is drawn by implication,
from the whole tenor of the bible, and it is
complete. But that authority makes it
wrong TO hold men in bondage because
il has an immoral tendency, because it haz
ards the welfare Of their spiritual inter.
ests, and because il is unjust and unkind
Not that it is illegal, or unconstitutional
or inexpedient, or even for its TEMPORAL
And Ele who came 10 exem.
plify the doctrines Of the bible, never by
single act justified the use oil any but spr-
itual means for the accomplishment of
moral ends. Such means alone are COM
petent 10 so great an object. 1t is the po-
tent energy of the spirit which is destin-
de 10 overcome the world, and pull
down the "strong holds of SIM" and when
religion, or any of its elements, are wres-
ted from the legitimate operation of such
means, the power Of man is substituted
for that of his Maker.
Slavery is a SIN against God the
state which legaizes it, and of the
citizen who supports it, and though i, may
effect the political, social, or pc.
;uniary Interests oflhe whole people, still
t must be regarded solely as q. moral
question, out ofthe states among which it
xists. Indeed il tho statute Of Vermont
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-08-29
V o L. VI. NO. 10.

for the bondmen at that time and place.
Leaders of political parties have been bro't
to use their influence on the side OF right;
some from one motive, and some from an
other, to great extent in comparison with
former years. This influence has been felt
throughout the Union. In 1910, Cassius
NJ. Clay, in speech, after denouncing
slavery, said, 4 am not an emancpa.ionist,
much less am an aboltionist.' See where
he stands now. He has become practical
abolitionist, and gives it as his opinion that
no STAKEHOLDER, after the coming election
Will be put in nomination as candidate for
fresldent-that no such man ought to be,
on account of the inherent wrong of slave
holding. He is not afraid to pass high
encomium on the Liberty Party, and ass
sures the people that their principles must
soon prevail. The influence against slave
ry is increasing throughout all christendom.
and is bearing down with a tremendous
force en- the peculiar institution Jesus
Christ was called the Prince of Peace, vet
he said he came not to bring peace, but the
sword-to array the Father against the son,
brother against brother SC. &c. Christ was
the greatest d!sturber of the peace Of men
indulglng in wrong practices Of any being
that ever existed. And it looks rather strange
to me that professed follower of Christ
should feel SO horrifed at hearing of the
peace of family, Church or political par.
ty being disturbed from the agitation of The
question of human rights. And as to the
case OF the bondmen being worse-t that his
ietlers are forged anew, the history of the
times prove it a mistake. The annexation
OF Texas 100, has been delayed by the eff
forts oil abolltonists, acting through the diff
terent parties, and this is the influence
which will keep it off, if any, ill slavery is
abolished there. hope my friend will not
bestow too much praise on the Vermont
senator, who thanked God tia, he did not
go to Washington with niger on his
back" | 1rould prevent the reelection ,f
Samuel s. Phelps to the United States
Senate, had the power, and would place
man OF more moral worth in his stead. This
would not exclude Wing Of suitable quail
icalions, 10 take his place.
9th. have aimed TO treat the questions
raised by my friend, candidly, and expect TO
take the responsibility Of doing all can
consistently, in keeping Texas cut Of the
Union, and shareholders from being Presi
dents Of the United States. There is one
thing however which may not fully CONS
prehend; which is the quotation away with
him. The writer evlde1lly designed this
as comparing either himself, Henry Clay,
or the Wing party, to the Savior, before his
crucifxion, and pronounces this anathema
on my humble self, and all with whom |
associate in acting politically against slaves
ry. Ii this is not his meaning, do no,
understand ii. ! will then close by SAYING
away with slavery-'away' with the Wig
and every other Party so long as they sup
port slavery-'away' with every other i'm
pedIment 10 true, universal freedom, and
The curse or blessing may rest on cur heads.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-08-29
Which is RIGHT

AS the election If State Officers mem>
bers 10 the two branches Of The Legislature,
a United States Senator and four Repre.
sentatiyes to Congress, is al hand, deem it
appropriate and important 10 present to the
readers Of the Voice, a few facts. which
may serve as keys TO the general views Of
leading men in the National Wing Party
l shall say nothing in this connection abou,
the self styled Democratic party, because
as party they lay no claim to ami slavery.
and abolitionists are not liable TO be cuIled
into the support of that party on anri-s lave
ry ground. But members of the Wing mar
ty in the free States having laid SO strong
claims upon aboitioniss TO 90 with them
Mis once in the support Of STAKEHOLDER.
and this, because, as they affirm, MIR CLAY
Will use his influence on the side Of free
dom, have thought proper TO place in close
connexloD, the sentiments of the Hon. VIM.
Slade, and those Ct other prominent men of
the same party, and then leave it 10 the
reader 10 decide which is right. The fol-
lowing is that part of letter, (wrilten by
Mr. Slade on the 10th Ct July last, and adj.
dressed TO George Frederick Houghton, in
reply TO an invitation To attend 'Whie
Mass Meeting which was 10 be held at
Sheldon on the 18Th Of that month"; which
pertains TO The subject of slavery and the
annexation Of Texas. 1t reads as follows
But there is new and fearfulIy i'm
portant question which has been suddenly
thrown before The country, TO be decided
IN the present contest. l mean the ques-
ton OF annexng foreign nation 10 our
confederacy-a question involving, as it
seems to me, nothing less than the very
existence of this Union. The consumma.
ton OF this project, which awaits the hi.
umph of our opponents in this years con.
test, will be tantamount 10 ar acl declaring
the Union dissolved and il actual disso.
luton does not follow, il will not be owing
10 any cohesive power in the Constitution.
after the confederacy shall have lost its
identity, in the new and INDUSTRIOUS con.
nexion with foreign state.
There is no aspect in which this meas.
ure can be viewed, in which it does not Dor.
tend evil and yet there are thousands who
are suddenly going for it, with as much
as though they had made this
great questionable greatest, in fact that
ever a!gi'ated this natioa-tho study Of
heir lives In the facility cfchonco ,sys
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-08-29
FOR STATE SENATORS.

E0R q A - oG Az a SNps
Rutland County,
JOSIAH w. HALE,
AMOS THOMPSON.
LYMAN BACHELLER,
addison County.
HORATlO NEEDHAM.
BENJAMIN F. HASKELL.
Bennington Comfy,
LEMUEL BOTTOM,
CYRUS ARMSTRONG,
Chatenden County,
WILLIAM E. SHERMAN,
SAMUEL PAGE.
Orange County,
CHARLES CARPENTER,
PLlNY DAY,
GEORGE MAY.
Washington County,
ORSON SKINNER,
JABEZ MOORE.
Windsor County.
WILLIAM WARNER,
AUS TIN p. CHASE,
OLIVER GLEASON,
SUMNER A. WEBER.
Windham County.
WILLARD FROST,
JOHN Fl. CAMPBELL,
JOHN G. WILSON.
Caledonia County.
JOSEPH MORRILL,,
DUSTIN GROW.
Orleans County.
GEORGE Fl. PAGE.
LamOiHe County.
DANIEL DODGE.
Franklin County.
JULIUS HOYT,
JAlRUS EATON,
ANDREW CUMMINGS.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-08-29
astle+oE. Aug. II, 1874.
IL Z M A II K s.,

supposed that the language used BY
Fl nd Boardman did not convey his mean.
NJ, relative to the first proposition; yet not
feel ng authorised to word it as judged he
des'sped, inserted as written.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-08-29
For Representatives. to Congress.

D1sT.-OSCAR L. SKATER,
of Wilmington.
IL p1sr.--TiTUS HUTCHINSON,
Of Woodstock.
IL. D1sT-WILLlAM H. FRENCH,
of Williston,
". DIsr.-GE0RGE PUTNAM,
Of Albany.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-08-29
Brandon, Thursdny, AuSast 30, 1874

LIBERTY TICKET.
RSmiActsd blythe National Convsxtion, May, le.
For Presi deaf,
J A M ES G. BIRN Ely
OF MICHIGAN.
For Vice Pre- 8 dent,
T II O NJ A S M O r II IS
OF OHIO.
LIBERTY STATE TICKET
For Governor,
WILLIAM II. SKATER,
OF TowNsHEND.
For Lieut.. Governor,
AARON ANGLER,
OF MIDDLEBURY.
For Treasurer,
HARRY HALE,
OF CHELSEA.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-10-26
Boots anu Shoes,

MEMS calf, kip and Il lex boots. is
1vl do kip and thick broJans ass'd kinds;
Mems prime kip aud thick b-cgaas, extra sizr,
Boys calf. kip and thick brogans;
Youths cali, kip and thick hsagans; ~
Boys and youths thick boots,
Yca'ha' and childrens' bcois and shoes, ce=.-
nlete assortment; -
Womea's calf and kip peeged boots and shoes; /,
do calf and kip seWed do do N.
Ladies' gaiter boots and half quaiier boot, sss
do seal and calf bnskins; ftsl4
do calf, Kid and morocco siirpersj 20
d. Philadelphia do do sR4A
do black and white satin do
Misses seal and kid shoes and slippers;
do calf and kip peggcd and sewed boo;s As.;
All OF which will be sold wholesale or retail.
cheap for cash.. WM. GARRETT q Co. -
sept ~ ~ sign Of Great Westerns :
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-10-26
NEW FALL GOODS.

TIME subscriber is now receiving his Fall
il and Winter Stock Of Goods direct from
the East, which in addition to the stock on hand
renders the assortment very desirables viz: II
Plain and 6gured beaver pilot cloths, .6se
Assorted broad cloths,
New style cassimeres5 cassinets,
Jeans, fannels, linseys, kerseys,
.Eplled cloths, black, &C., shaded alpacas,
welt assorted, ginghams, and fancy goods,
shawls, ribbons, bonnsts,f wells, gloves, pins,
needles; Ac-,u and many new. and fancy goods J,
with . good assortment Of Dpmestics.
ALso-Hats and Caps.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-10-26

Selling at Cost.

gIVHe Subscriber being anxious to close sp the
r.asess Of The late yoreph l.. Kis,ball. will
- ~ n large aud weii selected stock OF
- Fl cess. u sddisioa 70 the former stock. I
~ esely received from Bostoa fresh ssppIy
[.;ss.r eosds. eoa.istiag Of pilot. beaver snd
x rleaks. esssimeres. sslineats. xersey., je aa..
s.i..h;.. hard tines. tsiIors srissssinxs OF eli
s;sds. 1erisos. slpscss. uossseiia de lanes.
1900 ,,lts. calicoes. Of every description and
..,;re s.o.els Ias<ys. bed ticking. biesched aud
e.. e,vsIiss. sisgtsns. Il nen. siik .ad cote
,.I,.a silk esd coatoa hdkfs. isces, maslsas. edr
- ;es<nisgs, silk. Kid and cotton gloves.
sAs.!, A.siesy. comforters cotton yarns. san Ile-
urk &c.
Gsssae. Liverpool sad common Quee nswsre.
HARDWARE.
cteou;ax aad broad axes. hstchets. hammer,.
"a, rAies<ls large assortment OF botls and
- lsrks; halves ssd forks. Britaaia, iron and
.. ekse kasvss mill and hzndsaw flea. mill
-. erssscss Saws, horse ssd cotton cards. ,lx,es
essss Mills. &c:
az every DESCRIPTION. meas thick, kin. and calf
tosss, seas t,p ssd coarse brosans. sewed And
.rexed e.h shoes. ladies' calf and kin boosees.
Lsdses' ksd and morscco walking shoes,
do do slippers.
Nsrvs do do do
Oadvas shoes Of ali sorts sad sizes.
HITS, Caps, Nails, Glass, Hollow Ware, with
afsl sock Of groceries.
Pesssm wishing to purchase will do we'll to
caE asd eEanine the stock for am determined
10 cIsw p the business as soon as possible.
din ~ JOHN L. klMR4LL.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-10-26
Ready Made Clothing.

WILTAM GARRETT 4 CO. have Just re-
w ceivea, per steamer Osprey, a large and
general assortment Of fall and winter clothing,
consisting in part, as follows;
400 heavy winter coats, beaver and pilot cloth,
forest cloth, tweeds and plain ribbed and
plaid cashmere sac and long coats;
so red and green blanket coats; tssaii
so Kentucky and Glenrock jeans dc; e fal .
100 pairs ribbed and plain cashmere pants; as'
$50 do do Do sattinett and Ky jeans
pants;
275 p.:.rs heavy kerseys and hardtnss pants; as
30 do do twilled forest cloth do
400 silk. satin, merino, valentia and velvet vestss
300 fine muslin shirts (linen bosoms and collars:l
100 fine calico and check shirts;
$50 prs Canton and flannel and drilling drawers,
with good assortment Of bosoms, collafs,
stocks, cravats and suspenders. This ready
made clothing was made up at Wheeling, out q
our own goods, which enables US 10 sell lower
and much better made article than the eastern
made clothing. - ',
sept IA Al
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-10-26
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Notice.

N1OTICE is hereby given, that the under
ito. on The estate Of John Porter, deceased, late
Of Danville township, Des Moines county. Al
nersous indebted to said estate are hereby noti-
FED TO make Immediate payment to the under.
signed, and all persons having claims against
aid estate are requested to present the same 20
the undersigned, or to the Court Of Prooate ior
hes Moines county within nine months from this
date. =. w. OAsAos ]A~
sent % 49, flsse
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-10-26
Rich Fancy Goods.

GTRlPED and plain balzarincs--all wool;
Black and mode colors do ~. a
Striped and plaid bonnet silks, psw styieY 80
Rich fg'd dress silks, 81 it, .s=st
Fancy silk and worstfd shawis and dress hdkfs.
Ladies' blk and cold Kill gloves; 111D
blk white and cold silk do and mittk: =
Black and cold gimp and fr,ngei
Artificial wreathes and 6l,wers; ~
Bonnet caps and ladies' collars; $3.50 s.'ss
Jackonet, cambria and mull mdslins, Is ~ y
yackonet aad thread edgings and inssstinrs.s.
P.rasols and sun shades, just received, and f,x
sale BY SO W.T.. c00LBAUGH / a.
may MA #A AFl w so
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-10-26
81 Boots aud shoes
in great variety, Queensware Tinware, &c.
GROCERIES.

Sugar, eoifee, fresh teas, indigo, msdder, a'-
spice. pepper, saltpetfe, alum, best washing
saass, nails, &C., and almost every article called
TT, very cheap, for cash or approved country
produce. -. Av
Wheat. lye, corn, oats, aax-esed' oseswaI,
hemp butter sasd ess; I'd in = our s so ess
mi indre for yourselves. aaI 81 ss4m -
!. nv Sotte ssehsap for cash. 2
- ~ .v@TiEs WESLEY JONES.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-10-26
Opring Arrivals.

eTVHE subscribers have Just received from Bos-
u ton and New York, general assortment Of
domestic and foreign goods, selected for the
spring and suzaner ltrsde, which viii Be sold on
the most liberal terms, for cash Of produce.
4 s4.rsrs COPP e PARSONS, w
l nav <s4A Jefferson Street.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-10-26
view Goods, wholesale and Retail.

TIME subscribers have Just received, direct
j from New York and Philadelphia, i large
assortment of Fancy and Staple Dry Goods.
Groceries, Hardware, Queensware, Boots and
Shoes. Iron and Nails, Cotton Yarns, Leaihers,
&C.. &C., which added to their fors,er stock. /,
renders IL the largest and most complete asscrt-
ment Of goods for sale in this city. To their
customers and the public generally, they beg
leave to say that their goods have been purchassi
ed erclnsirely for cash, and while they do not
boast OF selling "cheaper than the cheapest,v
they distinctly pledge themselves not to be under
sold by any house north Of St. Louis. Country,
merchants will be supplied at St. Louis prices,
All kinds Of produce taken in payment. '- !;
w. +. COOLBAUGH g. Co. i
Burlington, May II IA Nar.s fflrs
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-10-26
FIRE: FIRE.!

PROTECT YOURSELVES AGAINST LOSS
as BY FIRE. A #se as
Agency .Astno Inssraace Company, Hartford,
Coxnecticut.
ME subscriber having been appointed agent
j. for the above company is prepared to in
sure against loss OF damage BY fire; dwelling
houses, stores, barns, mills &C., &C., It as low
rate as any similar institution.
From the known sbility and punctuality Of
this company in adjusting al losses covered BY
them, those Wishing to protect themselves
against loss will End il their interest to insure
through this Office. F. J. c. PEASLEY,
Burlington, Aug - - -Ageat.
u. (Hawkeye copyl -
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-10-26
IOWA HOUSE.

E#
ME undersigned would respectfully inform
u the travelling public and community in
general, that the Iowa House having been thor
oughly renovated and repaired, is now open for
the reception Of the public. This House for ell
Eligibility cannot be surpassed in the city, situ-
ated q It IS, on the corner Of Water and Court
streets, and but I few moments walk from the
steam boat landing. The proprietor would here
remark, that no glaring inducements will Be Of.
fered in order to deceive those who may wish to
favor him with call; the only true way to as
certain facts u to give the House trial. A
night watch constantly kept for the accommoda-
ton of those who may desire the arrival Of !
boat. In connection with the House is the best
of stabling, and first rate wagon yard for the
accommodation Of teamsters and Growers.
Thankful for past favors I liberal share Of pat
ronage Is solicited by
WIN. M. WALLBRIDGE.
Burlington, Sept. 18th IA
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-10-26
Talnily Groceries.

Oh SACKS Rio and ST. Domingo coffee.
~ 10 bills. prime New Orleans sugar.
Dbl. crushed do
Z !. Sugar House and N. Q. moissses.
5 cheats kesh Imperial and y. u. teas.
I hbl aarksral IN store and Cor sale, by
iuiy 6 ~ w. M. DEvOE.
Iowa territorial gazette and advertiser. [volume] (Burlington, Iowa Territory [Iowa]) 1840-1846, 1844-10-26
Fresh Teas.

IMPERIAL, GUNPOWDER AND YOUNG
1 HfSON TEA, Of superior qualities. Also,
Boston double refined loaf sugar, sperm. candles,
and chocolate, just received aud fsy sale, by -
nay 4 'ii cops PARSONS.