Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-10-18

we must inform ourselves, must read
with candor what is offered on both sides OF the
question, must honestly seek after truth, and then
compare all with those interchangeable laws and I'M
mutabe principles of justice, which God has CIV
en- to direct us as moral beings. Having thus pre-
pared ourselves to act, we must, each man iol
himself and according to the best OF his Judgment
give an honest vote and teaue the consequences 70
God, to eUhons they belong. | will not say, that
Mr.. Webster has been studying in our Liberty
schools; No, he was educated in land of Bibles,
understands the claims ofiustice, is man of COM
mon sense, and has hnnestly said, what every non
est man knows to be correct And 1t is pleasing
consideration, that he has so well expressed the
principles for which the Liberty party are con-
tending; namely, that politics belong to the system
of morals-that men ought to give their votes as
moral beings, should carry their religion to the
Polls, must vote honestly, and leave consequences
with God. Here Mr.. Webster stands with U.S.
side byside, on The same PLATFORM 1t is his plat
form and it is our platform We are glad to meet
and shake hands with him, and hope to see MN
firmly planted, on this broad immutable platform
of Truth Here let all the lovers of rational LIB
ertv, Bible politics, meet, and shake hands.
REMARKS.
/. How much of the evil political strife might
be avoided, if every citizen would clearly comply
with Mr.. Webster's direction; consider that he is
responsible agent, steward to whom the elect
i've franchise is entrusted, and by all proper means
prepare himself to give honest Uote on the ques-
ton at ISSUE Let every man read, discuss; and
weigh the subject, and then vote according to his
own unbiased Judgment, then the judgmen Of
the whole might be known, and every good either
would cheerfully acquiesce in the decision of the
majority. There would then be no party voting
no need of selfish party wire-workers; no need
mass meetings to raise steam, and induce men u
pledge themselves to support party measures whel
excited to frenzy. Fellow citizens, would no
this be the better way? Why, then, should W
not avoid those partizans, who say all is right Il
politics, and act as our own reason and conscien
dictate?
Q. Mr.. Webster has we'll disposed of the silly
sophlsticaI remark often made by part'zan leader
for party purposes, 'ifyou don't vote for Clay,yo
vote for Polk After you have informed yourse
as we'll as you can, says Mr.. Webster, GtUe q
honest vote, and leaue the consequences 10 God,
schona they belong. So say the Liberty men-'
they act-and s., Mr.. Webster being Judge, thu
ought to act Here again we find Mr.. Webst
on our own platform, and if he slips off, or is sho
ed off, now and then, we cannot help it. Off
on, his good evidence remains. Give an hone
vote, and leave the consequences to God, to who
they belong.
8. The friends of Liberty have reason to tina
God and take courage. You have looked at
great political questions now agitated, have co
pared them with the immutable prnci pies of il
tice, and have resolved to give an honest vote,
for Clay or Polk, but for Bimey, and are will
to leave the consequences with God. You hu
done right if Mr. Webster is good authC
ty. In so doing, you have the appreciation of "
own conscences. And all impartial men mus
their hearts approve your conduct. Persevere,
steadfast and fear not. Every vote you give te
% 1t tells for your honesty. 1t tells for human rig
1t tells against slavery, and Texas, and duel
and wicked rulers, is witness for God, and
rebound to your honor; when the votes given
Shareholders and bloody men, will turn for
ness against those men, who have given them,
eat their flesh as with fire.
AN OLD Ma