Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-08-09
VOL. X.-NO. SO.
From Me Black Rirer Journal.
TO POLITICAL ABoLITIoNIsTs.

HENRY CLAY, Ol Kentucky. Will inevitably be-
the next President of the United States This
must be conceded, and if conceded, the choice
is limited TO those gentlemen. Those of YOU
who have preference rs TO either Of them
waive that preference Ia no purpose by with
holding your votes from him, and contribute
directly TO the success Of his opponent Nei-
Their of them can be expected TO favor your pc
culiar views, in all respects, but that does not
render the election of one Of them less certain.
Does not common sense, then, require YOU to
consider how all your interests will be affected,
and how much the realities Of human welfare
may suffer or advance in case Of the election of
the one or the other! I.a. g..
The nomination of Mr. Polk marks new era
in our National politics, and commits his party
TO a new measure in which the future pros
poets of the slave, and moi only of the slave,
but Of your children and posteriiy is seriously
involved This measure is nothing less than
direct proposition to wage war upon neigh
boring Republic for the acquisition of more
save-holding territorv,--to GSsHii, dy arms, %
Republic in 'chich siauery has been abolished,
Nth a uietc of securing 10 The siaUe-hoiding
interest an eternal predonlindnce IN The Ma
tional Legisiature-in other lr0rds TO AN
MEX TEXAS TO THE U. STATESl
This is the issue rendered to the people of
the Union by the Convention which nominat-
ed Mr. Polk. Sitting under the ample folds Of
that flag which has waved over the battle
fields where liberty was won and human equal
ity was vindicated, those brawlers of ''demo-
cratic equality" have met in council; and this
is the scheme in the aid of which they invoke
nation of ireemen! Plainly, palpably, with
none of the skuking evasion of Van Burenism,
this is what they distinctly avow. Read the
following among the resolutions of that Con-
vention:
"Resolred, That our title TO the whole Of the
Territory Of Oregon, is clear and unquestiona-
bic; that M portion of the same ought 10 he
coded to England or any other power, and that
the re-occupation of Oregon AND THE RE-
ANNEXATION OF TEXAS AT THE
EARLIEST PRACTICAL PERIOD ARE
GREAT AMERICAN MEASURES, which
this Convention RECOMMEND TO THE
! CORDIAL SUPPORT OF THE DEMOC-
RACY OF THE UNION"
The convention which adopted this profit
gate avowal, was composed OF men instructed
to nominate Martin Fan Buren,. Why, then,
did they nominate James X. Polk? Because
even Mr. Van Buren's easy conscience revoed
at their darling measure. Unprincipled bur
not reckless, he saw in il ruin to his party and
infamy To himself, and for his holiness in con-
demning il, he was unceremoniously cast over
board. His rejection was placed solely upon
his unwillingness tn jeopardize his lame in be-
half Of so revolving proposition. Were any
thing other Than The resolution above quoted
necessary 10 aStcn tne aDOHnndllpn on the par
~ of which Mr. Polk is the candidate, this fact
is all that the most incredulous could ask To
add vast slave-holding territory TO the Union,
TO erect this free Republic into strong hold
for the demon Of slavery, TO throw the shield of
political strength around the eternal oppression
Of Gods images, is what Loco Focosm propo-
SEES in direct terms! And the question is to be
tried al the next election. II will admit of no
poSponements. The success Of James X.
Polk will be The success Of IFS originators; and
the cause of ultimate emancipation viii be
thrown back for centuries, if not irretrievabiy
lost.
Against this Annexation project Mr. Clay has
spoken plainly and decidedly. His objections
to it are insuperable and his election will in
sure its rejection. Though himself slave
holder, and citizen OF slave-holding State.
he desires not the extension or perpeiuity of
: the great National stain which he, in common
with a large portion of the Southern people,
, deplores; and against which he has often pour
ed the tides of his eoQuence. While Mr. Clay
, admits the banelul influence Of slavery, and ar
CUES as he has repeatedly done, the necessity
OF some well digested scheme OF sale and grad
ual emancipation, those who are for more inn
mediate measures may expect from him at least
; the liberty of pettioning Congress and freedom
to discuss their projects in their own way. He
= is a rational opponent of what he deems their
, precipilancy; and his election to the Presiden-
cy, il not point gained for them, is not
: ground lost. But with MI Polk, the case is
different. HIS election acW be ground LOST !;
and fearful is the responsibility of any anti
slavery man who viii indirectly contribute To
his success. Slavery in its most revolving as
I pect is inscribed on his banner. lis perpetuity
and extension are the openly avowed objects of
: the deliberative body who nominated him; and
! are to be attained at the cost Of violated ma
j tional faith, war waged upon a friendly peo-
it,la ~, hob of eli nd h..
: scorn and execialon Of the civilized world
This can be prevented in but one way by
barring his access to the Presidency by voting
y for the candidate whose political relations and
!, strength alone can defeat him.
Ii has been urged, with what Justice il is
C now idle to inquire, that slavery was not, nor
a could for long time be involved in our politi-
cal struggles; and 1t has been replied that it
never would be so long as those who desired it
would defer il 10 other considerations. II as
;, now indirectly involved. An issue much akin
to il, and alike fatal to its future successful ag
. taion, and to he best interests of the country
is up for inevitable trial. Pause, reflect, pom
!, der this matter well. Its consideration can not
% be deferred. IL must be passed upon, and I'M
less you take pert in IL others tcW decide IL
for gou. A slave scheme so niquitous that
u Martin Van Buren, dared not stake his reputa-
y ton upon tia scheme Of perpetual bondage so
. nefarious that Sds Wright refused TO sanction
= il by lending his name FOR the Vice Presidency,
y merits the rebuke of every voter OF the free
o States. No pailizan OF those gentlemen can
q be justified in voting for lis advocate They
., themselves will do violence to their avowed
a principles by voting for Nj Polk What then
= is the duty Of those citizens whose enmiiy 10
y slavery has induced them to form distinct po-
litical organizationi
The issue 10 be decided at the next election,
! with your votes upon it,, or without them il
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