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Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-03-21

Died Feb ltb, at the residence of his son. II
North Woodbury. township, county, Pa. Hcnrv
kifcr, Revolutionary soldier OF l776, who had
attained the age Of one hundred aud ten years ana
six months.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-03-21

A lady writer observes in recent publication
that she should Ike to see that man who would
deliberately dare TO let woman see him making
mouths at her baby
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-03-21

Hudson Rirey.--The Utica landed the N. Y.
mail OF Friday evening at Stuyvesant, 20 miles
from Albany. Above that place for mile or
two the ice presented barrier to the progress of
the boat
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-03-21

captain Stockton, (says the Washington Cor.
,esponoent oithe Aurora, Ihss adopted as his owr.
.wS S1phsn sons OF the late Commodore Kennon''
and has also presented the widow Of the la,ssan,a
tary ofihe Navy the handsome sum of slo GOO
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-03-21

Ne'o Hampshire Election. The Manchester
Memorial cantains returns from 1875 towns which
gives Colby, wing, l0,959; Steele, loco, 1868 !;
Holt aboi., 1888
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-03-21

The mechanic who is ashamed of his apron, or
tn. ',rmr who is ashamed of his flock, is him.
se'f shame TO his profession.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-03-21

uTGov. Briggs Of Massachusetts has appointed
Thursday. 4th Of April, to be observed in that Com.
monweal,h as day Of fasting humiliation and pray
en-
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-03-21

HWe shall commence publishing MT Phelps
speech in the Senate upon the Tariff question next
week.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-03-21

Senator Phelps The following graphic letter
written BY g. s. Phelps, (who narrowly escaped
with his life on board Of the Prncton,) to
friend IN Boston, and we find il in the Daily
Mail.
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-03-21
Washington, March Sd, 1874.
Ny Dear Sir

Ny Dear Sir
Your kind lener OF yesterday come to hand this
evening My escape from death by the tremen.
dous occurrence on board the Princeton. was mar
rover than yon or the public are aware. I sood
at The breech OF the gun and suppose nearer Than
any man, except those employed in discharg;nr
Il l had with me young lady from MARYLAND
MIS- somervlle,) whom had Just introduced 10
Col Benton and who was the only lady on board
Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-03-21
THE RIGHT OF PETITION.

The analysis Of the recent vote on the question
Of resembling the XXI rule, shows the following
facts; -
Free State Locos for the Gag, II
Slave State do do do so
Slave State Wings do do 10 IS
Free State do against the Cog, 40
do do Locos do do IS
Slave State Wings do do 6 loe
do do Locos do do none.
Der Vaterlandsfreund und Geist der Zeit. [volume] (Canton, Stark County, Ohio) 1837-1845, 1844-04-26
81 ut s. i 81 ot D.
(2tus beut(ben 3cit4nsen.)

slm g. Sebruar 9adts 9e9en llbr tSnte tn 9 res
Ger 8euerrut uno nad einsen Stunoeu laeeu mebs
rere Miibleu nno nurere @ebduoe auf Der Saubtul,l
upiidcn ben slpei Ocerarnreu III aihe bis u br
Dtttaes tphtbee Elm tarfer Sturm Mno eteu 70 mac
lco cas Teuer Der cd 'beu it lebr betr6dtll, oas
Meiite jeoof in Der 6euerfafie uerildert
Abbitte pprbem 8itbniffe bes
sc 6ni9s Don 8otern.
uub Staot9ertcbte Der uerabfhiebete Solbat e u
,on Sleid tue9en Majeffdts Beleibi9una. 6ffentlbe
Abbitte Dor bem 8onte bee &6uigs iefen, u. rpuroe
ooann IN Die grobnfsae aar eri1ebuns ieaer arrelt
ftrafe abgeflbrt.
Der Vaterlandsfreund und Geist der Zeit. [volume] (Canton, Stark County, Ohio) 1837-1845, 1844-04-26
Ote treue s. a II ).
(9lepelle BON ,Gunt.l

Sn Ter Salle ieiner 9dter, auf benz fhottlden Sci
feueilanoe Sura, faB Der sreife eIb Dona oen gGie
ouf cas nnenolide Reer serittet, tporu ld eben in
blutretber . Id ote Sonne perenfte, pdbreno Die
8ranonns, tpie spc9enoe 6lammen, an oas altppenae
ifaoe traue, tpO,nit bic @runbpeen Der alten IRA
perDadfen su fein fdienen...-De sonne bat est bre
Bahn ocuenoet p iaste Der Greis 5u SO alutua,
fener bidbenOen 2cdter, tpelde bisber fDeiaeuo in
tefes Sinnen percren, iber bes @aters Ss 9elebnt,
auf ben, ufer Der nr etni8e Nelen etfernten eanos
3nit8e bon Gantyre seaus bate, besn fdrofes 3er,
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-11-07
BE NOT DECEIVED.

The assertion is often made, in prin
and otherwise, that the Liberty men in
some designated town or county, have
abandoned their party, and are going
for Clay. The report is for obvious rea
sons, usually made in regard 10 some To-
ca|ity remote from the residence OF hin
who crculates it. The story once fairly
started from home, grows respectable as il
travels into regions where lis character is
unknown, and is introduced with much
adroitness TO men who have recently aban>
doned the Wings and joined the Liberty
party. So induslriousl y are these fables
circulated, that we incline to The opinion,
that it is a part Of the agreed "polcy'' by
which i! is hoped to carry certain doubt.
tul towns, counties, and perhaps States for
Mr.. Clay.
Now, our object is not 10 point out the
Inconsistency. tolly and crimnal;ty of one
Liberty man abandoning his principles and
doing violence 10 his conscience, merely
because some other Liberty man has de-
termined to desert The cause, but it is 10
nail this report to the counter as base coin
and stop is circulation.
We are in the habit daily of conversing
with, aud receiving letters from, leading
Liberty men residing in all parts of Mass.
achusetts, and are in daily contact with
men who make il their business to visit
all sections OF this Stare, aad address meets
lngs and confer with aboitionists, and
gather the statistics of our cause. And,
from these varied and reliable sources Of
Information, we are able 10 assure our
friends, everywhere, that so far from
going over to Clay, the Liberty men of
the old Bay State never stood firlner Than
at this moment, and were never more &C,
tive, enthusiastic, and determined, than a,
this campaign and that in all sections of
the Commonwealth our cause is taking
new hold on the hearts of the people, is
making serious inroads upon the ranks OF
our opponents, and is winning numerous
converts from both the Wing and Dem.
ocratic parties These facts will be more
apparent to the most incorrigable learner
when the ballots shall be counted in No
vcmber.
From all the New England States, and
from New York, our Information, though
less extensive and definite, is of the same
cheering character.
Then, courage, friends -repose conf,
dence in each other--frown upon every
mischievous deceiver-work diligently
from now till The sun goes down on the
dly OF election, and your labors shall not
be in vaia !-Emancipator.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-11-07
VOICE OF + r L Z D O M

Democracy would be doing a peddline
business TO look al home for objects Of
commiseration; SO it looks abroad; and
its charity to the oppressed OF other lands
seems TO keep pace with lis niggardIiness
TO the oppressed of its own land
1t has so intense an affection for the
poor, the despised and The oppressed, tha!
1t can never rest till it makes their muscles
and sinews all It's own aauering them by
paying for them The highes; cash prices.
lis Standard bearer at this time is
James X, Polk, the owner of plantation
of forty slaves, and It's PEDESTAL dark
mass of human beings, say two and bali
millions, groveljiug 10 chains.
o, what a school for the American
patriotP With the groans of these pupils
of Democracy sounding in his ears, how
rapid will be his advance in the study of
the method of meliorating mans condition
rendering him only little lower than the
angelsl We do not know, however, that
the Democracy of The angels permits them
to put each OTHER up at auction. This
glorious consummalion seems reserved as
The GROWING perfection Of subIinary De-
mocracy.
10 be serious-the Democrats must do
one Of two thlngs-give up their profess
ions OF regard Tor human rights, or give
up their allies, who are daily trampIing
upon these rig hts.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-11-07
From the Cincinnati Weekly Herald.
DEMOCRACY.

The following rhapsody from the ST.
ClaiTsvI!le Gazette, finds its way into the
kentucky Gazette, which endorses the
sentiments:
'DEMoCRACY.-No man is a Democrat
who is low, mean, and possessing mar
row, contracted spirit. Pride is an enemy
to Democracy; so is faction, so are clqnes.
1t labors for The poor, Tie despised, and
Tie oppressed. 1t rises above error, ex-
poses sophislry, looks around and abroad
for objects Of commiseration. Its standard
bearer the flag of equal rights and its pc
destal rests on the rock Of justice and h.
manitq.'
sWhat a school for The American pat.
riot we have in the study of Democratic
principles! Here we study the method of
meiorating mans condition, rendering
him only little lower than the angels
Here We learn that acting righteousIy and
performing justice. makes mon wise, hap
ply and prosperous. Here we learn to re-
form errors and abuses, and clothe hu~
mainly in the unstained CARDS of inno-
ence.'-St. CiairSviIle Gazette a6Yidg-
ed.
Close by this Democratic creed, we
find the following beautiful commentary ::
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-11-07
ATOUCHING INCIDENT.

The General Conference ofthe Afri-
can M. E. Church, was held not long
since in Pittsburg, Pa. A number Of
ministers travelled in company to Con.
ference on the Pennsylv ania canal. One
ofthem giving an account of his journey
in the Magazine of the church, relates
the following interesting incident:
One of our clergymen had been sep
arated from his brother when only two
months old, and sold into grievous bon
dage; more than thirty-two years had
elapsed, and he had never seen him CON
sequeutIy knew not his person. That
brother was now ON board the John Adj
ANS as its steward. He saw him; passed
by him again and again, and spoke to
him, but knew him not, until one of the
ministers who knew both, introduced
them TO each other! Butw6o can describe
The sublimity ofthis scene, or utter the
.aoture Of their hearts! They Ell raced.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-11-07
From the Boston Chronicle,

A ColNcIDENoE.-In the year 1919,
a bill passed the House OF Representatives
in Congress, providing that all slaves
which should thereafter be born in Ark
nnsas, should become free on arriving at
the age of twenty. five. Tie vote, howev.
er was reconsidered, and the provisions
finally rejected by the casting vote of the
speaker. HENRY CLAY. Had the
bill become law, the first slave born un-
der its provisions in 1919, would have be.
come flee in 1914. Those men and women,
natve>born Americans, who are this year
arriving at the age of twenty-five, and,
looking forward to interminable servitude.
both for themselves and their posterity are
slaves forever by the sole vote of Henry
Clay. And the very year that his vote
first becomes thus diabolcally operative
upon the actual condition of men, he is a
candidate for the presidency, and aboi-
tionists are called upon TO reward him for
that vote, and are told that voting for him
is the only way 10 prove the sincerity OF
their opposition to slavery. Says the
Christian Citizen: cit is fact most singu.
lar and painfully significant, that the YER
Y year in which he is set up for the high.
est Office in the nation, would have been
year of jubilee 10 thousands now held in
hopeless bondage, had it not been for his
successful resistance 10 the principles of
freedom. 1t is bitter thought-would
it might reach his heart-that had IL mol
been tor his single cote, avery slavs born
in 1910 apOMh hare been ancbo;n.J fran,
his gloomy destiny IN 1874. That votel
it doomed generations ofhuman beings 10
remedless bondage.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-11-07
Letter from James G. Birney.
ROME, Oc:. 81, 1874.
To tie Editor cftAe Albany Ecening
Journal.
Journal

In your paper of the 18th inst. find
The following: at is notorious that james
G. Birney is free trade man, and irrec-
oncilabIy hostile to the whig doctrine of a
Protective Tariff, and that, before being
an abolitionist, he acted with the loco
focos."
So far from having said or written a.
ny thing from which it could be inferred
that am what is generally understood
by "lree trade man," have published
as extensively as could, that [ am in ia,
vor of continuing the existing Tariff, as
long as it shall be found beneficial to the
country. This you might have learned
from the Liberty party papers. | have
never acted with the democratic party, nor
am | aware that l have ever been charged
with doing so. except of late, by certain
wing prints, which persist in circulating
the fasehood, Notwithstanding | contra.
dicted it some two months ago in the De.
troll Advertiser in which it first appeared.
| acted with the wing party till 1886, when
finding it, equally as The democratic par.
ly, unworthy of trust, terminated my
connection with it. Both these parties are
under the control OF the slave power
the mos, formidable enemy of free insti.
tu'ions. Respectfully, &c.,
JAMES G. BIRNEY.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-11-07
SlaYery"A Hard Case.


A gentleman, in whom we place im-
plcit confidence, has in formed US of the
following affair, who was witness ofthe
facts:
"In October last, the bark Hazard,
Capt. Clark, sailed from Providence for
New Orleans, having on board free
colored man, a native of Providence, as
cook. After dangerous passage, hav-
ing arrived at the destined port, the yes
gel was considered unseaworthy, and oil
course the crew abandoned her. Among
the number 10 seek for employment, was
this honest colored man. There is a
law in New Orleans, that no colored
person shall be found in the streets after
eight clock in The evening. This poor
man, from the free. pure air ofNew Eng
land, knew nothing ofthis law, and was
in search of business past the hour
He was taken up by the Waterman, and
put into prison, where he was confined
six weeks; then taken out, and let out to
work, to pay his dungeon fees which
were ninety dollars While thus at work
a passenger who went out in the bark
with him, accidentally met him. He was
chained around the ANGLE and knee, I'm.
der the lash of the taskmaster emacia-
ted and sick. He begged ofhim to give
him picayune, to buy some bread with,
for, said he, 81 am almost starved" Our
informant states that he then endeavored
to get him from the clutches of the field
driver, but being unsuccessful, he left
him in agony bordering upon despair.
The colored man had learned his fate,
and was cast down and detected, and
thus suffering by the effects of the eli
mate and the lash, was apparently APP
preaching the confines OF another more
welcomely TO be received country than
that ruled BY the tyrann;c arm of slave
holders. When he has labored long
enough to pay his jail charges, he is, il
living, to be put up at auction, and sold
TO the highest biddcr-sold into perpet-
ual bondage! This is another ofthe mil
lion of facts that should make the bosom
Of every abolitionist burn with jealous IN
should arouse the dormant feel
ings of every lover of freedom We
hope and believe that the end of man
stealing is at hand. 1t must be so. Who
can help becoming, ifhe is not already,
an aboltiunist in the face of facts like
these? Where is the man who wi say
there is justice or humanity in this case
Look al it under the light ofhumapity,
and weigh the crime and punishment in
The balance Of human rights. The me-
gro is guilty of trivial ofense, and the
punishment is perpetual bondage
Should the northerners have nothing to
DO with southern slavery, when our north
ern men are stolen from US, and placed
under the torments of the inquislion?-
We think they should have much to do
With it. The North should demand this
nan. lfhe has broken law, let him by
he law receive his deserts; but never
ct the North give up man to be the
property of a southern stakeholder, until
he stakeholder shall produce a bill of
sale from the Almighty.-Y YOUTHS Cob
met.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-11-07
READER hare you mol Sisters or Daugh-
terS, dear 10 Y0W as Vour o2Cn lite?

1t is well known that mulliludes of
Southern Slaves of both sexes are as lights
complexioned and comedy as The average of
N0rlhen freemen. An intimate friend of
ours, now and for MANY years resident
in the Southern States, informed us that
among the Slave Women of the city of
Louisville, in Kentucky, there were the
EIANDsoMEsT FEMALES he had ever seen!
Rraderl suppose these "handsome fe.
males were your own sisters or your own
daughters; and suppose they were going
10 be put up 10 morfO,o for sale at auclion?
How would you like it?
'Ah but says c,rhey are NOT mv
sisters nor my daughters.
No; but please 10 remember they are
SOMEBODY'S sisters and dauoh
aud you have no more RICH, TO buy and
sell other peoples sisters aud daug hters(or
10 vote in favor OF those who do ii) than
other people have to buy and sell yours:
Not one jo. Think of this, when you
go TO vole,-Herhimer freeman
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-11-07
Observation-Disclosures, did you not tell

Observation-Disclosures, did you not tell
me slaveholding was great SIM"
eyes, my son: sin and shame. II
is the worst kind of robbery"
"Well-I don't think so, father;.''
"Why, my SOM"
"Because have heard you say you
were going to vote for Mr. Clay and
you would not vote for man who was
guilty ofrobbery, | know. For my part,
| intend TO be STAKEHOLDER when | get
to be man, for nearly aIlour Presidents
have been Shareholders, and you and all
the good Christian people l know al.
ways pick them out as the best men,"
Geo along, sir-you are too pert. y
PhaIanthr0piSA.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-11-07
Birney and Frelinghuysen.

We wish to call the attention Of the
candid and honorable Of all parties, to
the difference in the treatment received
:, by Mr. Birney from the Wing press, and
that received by Mr. Frelinghuyson from
the Liberty press. Both of these gentle
men are members of the Presbyterian
Church. Both have been greatly es..
teemed as active and Jealous Christians.
Both have been prominently engaged in
work of Christian benevolence, and both
have endeared themselvs to large cir
Gle Of admring friends by their mani
fold eXcelences ofcharacter. In many
respects, therefore, these gentlemen are
alike and wherein they differ, we re-
gard the difference as greatly in favor Of
Mr. Bnney. But let this pass, as it may
reasonably be supposed that we have
partiaites for the latter.
How has Mr. Frelinghuysen been
treated by the Liberty papers' In none
of them have we seen any impeachment
of his Christian character, Aboiitonists
have deplored his position upon the
slavery question, and have regretted for
his sake that he should have permitted
his name to be used as foil to Henry
Clay--but they have never assailed him
with opprobrous epithets-they have new
er denounced him as a hypocrite, nor as
jesutical, nor as dishonest On the con-
trary, they have uniformly spoken of him
with courtesy, even while condemning
his position as one involving wrong to
the cause the save and of good NOR
ais generally. In proofof this, we fear
essly appeal to the columns the anti
slavery press,
But, on the other hand, how has Mr.
Birney-who is inferior to Mr. Freling-
huysen in no resrect--been treated by
the Wing presses? With a few honorable
exceptions, in the most uncandid, abu-
sive and scurri!ous manner. They have
denounced him as mercenary, hypocriti-
cal, tratorous, dishonest, fraudulent
and no efforts have been spared 20 depre-
ciate him-to lie away his reputation as
a phianthropisi, and to withdraw the
confidence Of abolitionists from his anti
slavery Integrity. And still, after all their
charges have been refuted, again and
again, they persist in them with the most
brazen effrontery, as if determined to
sustain them by clamor in the absence of
all proof. We think we have right
to comp ain Of this treatlnent-but it will
hardly move US from our purpose. the
Wings think il is the most efcctual way
for them to assail the Liberty cause, they
will probably care little for the dishon esty
and oI cnnh 'Ei,o !
more honorable portion of the party con-
denim it-why, then, vii they make them
selves esponsible by sustaining the pres
ses that pursue such a system otwarfare'
We have no apprehension that it will in
jure our cause, in the long run. For a
time, it may seem to work we'll - but the
reaction will come. Unless we are
greatly mistaken, it has already COM
menced. Christian Freeman.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-11-07
Negroes Wanted.

The highest price in Cash will be CIV
en- Tor thirty Negroes, from 10 to 25 years
OF age, and of both sexes. Apply at the
Farmers and Traders Hotel.
Lexington, Aug. II, l544.-2n.'
Though no mean man can be Dem.
ocrat, it does not follow that a man who
makes others work for him without paw
ing them, may not be Democra, of Tie
first water, in fac:, the very chief of the
universal Democratic brotherhood!
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-11-07
Liberty Party Meeting.

IL The freemen OF this town who are
friendly to organized political action a,
galnst slavery, are requested 10 meet at the
Town Hall on Saturday evening next al
6 O'Clock, for the purpose of preparing
more fully for the election, and for discus.
sing such questions as may be presented
BY request OF committee.
Brandon, Nov. 6, 1874.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-11-07

to the vote for King, reported in its own
columns. 1t will see, by comparing
that vote with the Liberty vote for Gov,
ernor in 1842, that the Liberty party has
not disappeared, but has increased from
5,4O5 to 10000.
BY the way, neighbor, where is the
Democratic majority OF 200 which you
promised your readers. Have they all
voted the Liberty ticket3--PhiI0nthro'
past.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-11-07
Proposals.

~ AS the time will soon expire fol
which "Campaign papers" were to be
sent, | will now say to those who subscrb'
ed for them, that for all they will continue
or persuade those who have thus taken,
to subscribe for, the Voice will be sent Il
year for each dollar received StrictLy IN
adcance. Those who are now subscrb.
ers, and will double their subscriptions,
shall receive two copies for the same one
year from the time receive The two dol.
lars from them. The expense of type sell
ting and editing will be no more for ten
thousand than for five hundred copies. And
If the friends will double-ripIe, or quad, ,
rup's my present list, [ can do as well at
one dollar per copy, per year, strictly in
advance, as at the present rates. Will
friends in dIfferent towns, make an imme.
date effort and see how many subscribers
they can obtain, TO commence now or with
the coming year! Those who receive by
private conveyance, will understand that
they must pay the expense oftransporla-
ton, and run the risk of getting the pa
pers regularly. If aati.sIavery men will
bestir themselves few days in getting
subscribers to anti-slavery papers, it will
supersede 10 some extent the flood of 9th.
er papers which are now taken.
Give me n good !ii in this way, and
will endeavor to give you an equivalent,
in the Voice Of Freedom.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-11-07

"Open thy mouth for the dumb; plead
the cause Of the poor and the neeIy."--
Bible.
D7 Who is so "poor and needy" as
the American slave, who is not allowed
the right 10 his own earnings, to his own
wife or his own children? Who so "poor''
as The miserable man who cannot claim
his own body as his own2
Well, then-if you ate TO "open your
mouth and plead the Cause" of this poor
man, will you cote against him ?-Herki-
mer Freeman.