The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-06-17
See What the Quaker Says.
SPEECH OF MIR HUssEY AT LYNN

We find that much attention is attracted TO this
excellent address, by member Of the Society OF
Friends--one who is pureminded friend offreedom
and humanity and who has at the time that nc-
curnte power discrimination and those impulses Of
honest patriotism, that do not allow him to sacrifice
positive good TO impractcable desires.
II is an eloquent and sensible speech, imbued with
virtuous principles, and ardent desire TO nd
vance The greatest general good. Though il may not
ce mmund nann Gus oil its points, will be
read with interest, and, we trust with conviction.
Tho remarks made at COMPRESSION al District
meeting OF the Wings in the Sd District in Massachu-
sets. We copy from the Salem Register.
When the resolution in regard 10 American Slavery
was read, after that in favor Of Mr. Clny had been
unanimously adopted by the Convention, Ebenezer
Hussey oflynn, member of the Society Of Friends)
addressed the Delegates in most stirring and eifec-
tive manner, in support fthe Resolution. His re.
marks were received with great applause, and were,
in substance, las follows -
Mr. IIUssEY of Lynn, rose and said, she much
pleased to hear such resolution presented to the
convention, bearing as did upon subject in which
he felt deep interest-a subject too, which demands
our most serious consideration. But u man, he
wished to be consistent, and n member OF The
venton he wished it to present act to the world
which would stamp the character OF inconsisence up
on the delegates which compose il.
Let US then as rational men, consider we'll what
are about In the resolution we are about TO adopt
condemning oppression and stamping inlamy upon the
character of him who denies the naenabIe rights of
liberty and the pursuit Of happiness to his fellow
consistent with the Resolution have just passed.
en-
Is oppression such crime, and are oppresors so
worthy our confidence ? Is liberty sacred to
hearts, while he who wrenches the same liberty from
others, is worthy OF our estimation These are
questions which home TO our hearts--questions
which the world will ask, and which bound to
answer For one nm ready to meet them. Cen
temen be not alarmed; vitue has often made con-
cessions TO advance its own noble objrcts; not con-
cessions cpies-but concessions of single in
terest TO the loss Of many. l am a Whig-a
CLAY WHiG-and though rarely mingle in politi-
cal life, am willing the whole world should know
the opinions entertain. ! am friend to the slave
| am willing the friends of humanity should know the
concessions make. But unless they know why /
make them may appear Unconstitutional when the
world knows that this invention comedies an interest
viii lie holds fast the great principle, inconsistent
cy will mark its actions in passing the resolution be-
fore
have consented to support Henry Clay for the
highest Office to which man can asphe have
done il after the most serious consideration of
all that bears upon the virtues and which have
characterized the public and private life Of the man.
have reasons for doing so-reasons with which
trust every member of this Convention concurs.
There three great interests at this time affecting
the general prosperity ofour country-nterests too
which demand the protection of master minds and
the ser ious consider ton Of ali who have aught TO
hope for, or aught lose. The first orlhes is Amer
lean Slavery; the others the protection Of American
Industry, and the establishment of n National Policy
which shall ensure a uniform currency and give sta
bility to mercantile operations. Why, then, l am
asked do sacrifice an important interest to obtain
the potocton Of the other I do not, will not
sacrifice one jot or title Of the one. l. with you, and
You with me, only cling to the t,ro-and stand ready
10 grasp the other whenever and whatever it shall be
in our reach. This sentiment was responded to by
the whole convention
We are bound, conceive, to make sacrifice to
aid the oppressed, whenever there is reasonable
ground to hope the sacrifice will produce the desired
result. But we not bound to sacrifice our own
comforts and happiness, the means Of obtaining
them when our own consciences are convinced that
the sacrifice will strengthen the hands of the oppress
But, looking upon Henry Clay as a slaveholder-
forgetting his virtues-hs unequalled alents-his un.
bending integTity-his unchangng steadfastness in
the defence Of Northern interests and the interests
of the whole country-s there no bright shade 10 re-
lieve so dark feature in his character Does he
desire the continuation of slavery? He does not
His early life was characterized by one of the mos,
brilliant efforts that has been made in opposition
to its continuance in his own State. Since which, he
has been distinguished by the concessions and COM
promises he has made to advance what he has con-
ceved TO be the interests Of the country. When he
shall be President, he will have accomplished all that
he can do as statesman-as politician. But will
there not be another act to consummate tho brisht
ness of his fame Will not the bright sunshine of his
youth return and mngle its rays with the laures that
cluster around his name, when bending to the grave
Will he not again appear the leader among the cham
pions of Equal Rights 9-the foremost among those
hN. l,olt H.. u.