The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-09-26
The following resolu.

Todd, secretary. The following resolu'
tions were passed.
Whereas, God, the Supreme Lord and
King of all the World, hath ordained CIV
il Magistrates to be under Him, over the
people, for his own glory, and the public
GOOD: And hath said, "He thatruleth with
men, must be just, ruling in the fear Of
God--men of Truth, hating covetousness."
And whereas, slaveholdlag Is clearly con =
demned in the Bible,-"wo unto him tina,
buiIdcth his house in unrighteousness, and
his chambers by wrong: that useth his
neighbours service without wages, and
giveth him not for his work" And
whereas The two great political parties
have selected candidates for the highest
office in the gift Of the people, men who
advocate slavery, aud are practical slave
holders, and also guilty of other immor'
a!ities, showing their subserviency to
slavery and disregard ofmoraliIy, there.
fore
Resolved, That IN organizing Liber-
ty party in the State of Va. we do it from
sense of duty to God-And are deter
mined to support no man or party in the
management political affairs, farther than
measures and men in office, are governed
by The Bible, which we take as our su-
preme law, 10 which all other laws must
conform.
Resolved, That we can no longer give
our votes to elevate Shareholders to office,
nor assist either OF the political parties, so
long as they sustain slavery.
Resolred, That in our opinion, the re-
moval OF slavery from its influence in
our general government, would remove
The great difficulty, which besets its legis-
lmion, and consequently render more sta
Bile the policy of said government.
Resolved, That our experience fully
confirms us in the assertion that the use
OF the ballot for the slaves redemption, in
a distinct organization, is demanded of
US as true republicans, as christians, pa
triots and philanthropists.
Resolrcd, That the princi pies we pro-
TESS, are the principles of the declaration
of independence, and il carried out accord.
ing TO the intentions of the fathers of our
country, our whole land will soon be free
from one of the foulest stains that ever
disgraced any nation.
Resolced, That if slavery had been alb
olished according to the fond anticipations
Of the Father of our country our beloved
State would yet be in the enjoyment of
that eminent position she occupied in his
day. "But, alas, how are The mighty
fallen" She now stands fourth in The
list of States, and we'll may The finger OF
scorn and contempt be pointed at us, sons
of the signers OF the declaration of indie.
pendence, for our recreancy in the cause
of human rights.
Resolved, That we call upon our fellow
citizens TO examine our principles, and
and come forward and aid US in raising
the standard of Liberty and morality,
which we believe o be the true principles
Of Democracy, and the on Iy means OF
bringing back and saving our country
from the whitening grasp of slavehol-
ders.
Resolced, That J. Gilmore, J. Emery,
and S. Nj. Bell be committee to prepare
an address, together with ticket, and have
them published with the proceedings Of
this meeting in pamphlet form.
ResOl0ed, That we respectfully solicit
all editors friendly to our cause to publish
the proceedings ofthis Convention.
On motion, Resolred. That we adjourn.
HUGH BROWNLEE, PresG
T. ToDD, Secretary.
ELECTORS.
l. Joseph Bryant, 2. Tho's Freeman,
& Jesse Ronsall d Bd'ct Brashear