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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-21
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they see that the arguments which they now use,
must be stronger from the very nature of the case,
in favor OF voting for slavery for some years to
come, than they now are; so the conclusion with
them is almost certain, that if they can persuade
you to vote for slavery this once, they will have
but little difficulty in securing your vote in years
to come. For myself, see no reason why you
should not continue your support of slavery for the
next four years at least if it be right for you to
vote for proslavery man to fill the first Office in
the gift the nation for four years come, and it
does appeas 10 me that the pro-savery politician
will have altogether the advantage of you in the
argument, after you shall have voted for slavery
this once. You will have to yield to his argument
and vote his pro-slavery ticket next time, or con-
fess to him that you were wrong this once which
you are about to do.
There can be no way to escape this conclusion,
except it be by assuming that all these great inter-
ests will be settled, secured and made sure by this
one vove, which is too absurd to be entertained by
enlightened minds. forbear to remark upon the
folly of calling that great interest, which can be
secured only by sacrifice of moral principle; and
will only add that what can only be obtained by a
sacrifice of principle, can be retained only by the
same process, and any party that will support
slavery to retain the ascendancy, will continue to
support slavery to kept.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-21
The Wings and Abolition.

While the whig papers here in the country are
yet harping upon the old string, in relation to Mr..
Clay's Antisavery principles, and repeating the
old story about!the wing being an antisavery par
ty, &C. the great leading papers at the east are be-
ginning to abandon that ground, since they find out
that the Liberty party ,OiA not die away, and Lib
erty men acW not believe their Antslavery profess
sions. brace of extracts from the New York
Tribune, are very much to the point. Says the
Tribune:
We hold that neither Mr. Clay nor Mr.. Van
Buren, has any claim to the votes of the abolition
lists, as abotioniSts, but that each should vote as
his opinions on the great questions practically in
issue in the Presidential contest shall dlctate.''
And again:
"The wings of the North having more to dread
as party from the increase of abolition, than any
other party, because it draws its recruits mostly
from their ranks, converting each into bitter adj
versary, have steadfasty commended from the first
THAT THE ONLY WAY TO OPPOSE ADO.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-21

than can conceive, and is a statement am frank
to say, that no intelligent individual in this com
munity will believe for a moment, unless, indeed,
Mr.. Phelps can prove an abb, and show that he
has not been in Washington for the last four
months. That nc was Jealous and ardent in pro-
curing the confirmation of Col. Hyde, is capable of
abundant proof Whether that zeal arose from
the proposition of something for something
from the Col. to him or his friends, or from the
purest and most unyelding motives of patriot
ism, leave the public to judge. But this much |
know, that it is consistent with the practice of
some of the modern genii of the party to aid John
Tyler in his warfare, upon such refuse to say
Great IS Diana Of The Ephesians.
am, Very Respectfully, Yours
VIM. P. BRIGGS
Burlington, June sh, 1914.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1844-06-21

LITION WITH SUCCESS, is by meeting it
frankly and candidly, receiving the petitions of its
advocates
Hero we have an effectual estGppeI to all future
paetences of the small fry presses, that Clay is an
abolitionist; and also frank confession of the rea
son aUhy the wings have heretofore given more fl-
vor to the right of petition, SC. Liberty men, do
you not think that these "motives" of his party
enttle Mr.. Clay to your support, abolitonist
though he be not, on the testimony of the Tri-
bune? What say you?
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THE GREEN MOUNTAIN FREEMAN.

PUBLISHED EVERY Friday,
In Lyman'S building, Main st. near the Union House
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-07-20
WHO ARE THE DISTINGUISHES


"When Mr. Benton left his seat he took
John Quincy Adams, who was seated be-
hind him, by the hand and said: "Mr.
Adams you are passing off the stage, and
| am passing away also, but while we live
we will stand by the Union.'"
In connection with this farce which has
been going the rounds of the wing papers,
we think it exceedingly appropriate to
publish the following extract from cee-
brated wing manifesto, which appeared in
the National Inteligencer of March Sd,
ls43, headed, "ro the People Of the
Free States of the Union," and signed by
the following members Of Congress:-
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS, SETH NJ.
GATES, VIM. SLADE, VIM B. CALHOUN
JOSHUA r. GIDD1NGs. SHERLOCK J. AN.
DREws, NATHANIEL Il. BORDEN, THos.
c. CHrrTENDEN, JOHN MArTocKs, CHRIS.
TOPPER MORGAN, JOSHUA. nj. Howard,
VICTORY BIRDsEYE, and HILAND HALL.
1--WE hesitate not TO say that annexation
effected by any act or proceeding of the
Federal Government, or any OF its depart
men!s, WOULD BE IDENTICAL WITH DIS
SOLUTION. 1t would be violation of our
national compact, its objects, designs, and
the great elementary principles which en-.
tered into its formation, of character SO
deep and fundamental, aud would be an
attempt TO eternize an institution and n
power OF nature so unjust in themselves.
SO injurious to the interests, and abhorrenl
to the feelings, of the people OF the free
States, as, IN our opinion, not only inevi
tably 10 result in DISSOLUTION OF
THE UNION, BUT FULLY TO JUS.
THY IT; and we not only assert thai
the people of The free States sought moi
to submit 10 it," but we say, with conf
dence, THEY WOULD NOT SUBMIT TO IT
We know their present temper and spirit
on this subject too well 20 believe for Q
moment that they would become pariiceps
crimi'lis in any such subtle contrwance
for the irremediable perpetuation OF AN
INSTITUTION which the wisest and best
men who formed our Federal Constitution.
as well from the slave as the free States,
regarded as an era and curse, soon TO
become extinct under the operation Of
laws to be passed prohibiting the slave
trade, and the progressive influence of the
principles of the Revolution.
"To prevent the success of this nefa-
rious ProIect-to preserve from such gross
violation the constitution of our country.
adopted expressly $50 secure the blessings
OF liberty and not the perpetuation of
slavery--and TO prevent the SPEEDY
AND VIOLENT DISSOLUTION OF
The UNION, we invite you 10 unite,
Without distinction of paItv, in an imme.
date expression of your views on this
subject, in such manner as you may deem
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-07-20
LOUISIANA ELECTION.

We have not yet received full return.
from Louisiana, but from the best infor
NATION we can get the democrats have
members Of Congress, majority Of from
10 to Is in the convention, and a popular
majority of from IL TO 1900 in the State.
The wings have member to Congress,
and by their own accounts 5 majority in
the Legislature, which will probably turn
out about 2 or 3.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-07-20
CHANGES.

We had intended to chronicle the names
of all those we could get who had aban-
doned the cause of the abolitionists and
the other enemies of American interests,
and ranged themselves on the side Of their
country; but the changes are so numer-
Gus it would require whole paper for
that purpose. We can only mention a
few of the most prominent who have come
out against Henry Clay, viz: Hon. David
Stewart, Harrison elector of Baltimore |;
]. L. V. Mcmahon, President of the ma
tional wing convention of young men at
Baltimore, in 1910; Hon. Robert Wick
life, Hon. Thomas F. Marshall, and Gov.
Pope OF Kentucky; Hon. James Garland,
James I'll. Gholson, and r. X. Mead, Har-
rison elector of Virginia; Hon. Isaac
Vanleer, Clay elector of Pennsylvania;
Capt. Stockton, and Col. Zabriskie, of
New Jersey; Judge Bryant, Judge Dunn,
Col. Mace, late the wing candidate for
Congress, Judge Test, Hon. II. l.. Terrell
Judge LilIeston, Hon. Thos. Jernegan,
Hon. S. T. Claymer, Gen. Burk, Col.
Eppers On of Indiana; Hon. Gullian c.
Verplunk, of New York; Gen. Felix
Huston, of New Orleans; Hon. A. II.
Chappell, Hon. Howell Cobb, Harrison
elcctor,) Judge Welborn, Hon. r. w.
Flournoy, Hon. Julius Il. Afford, Of Geor-
gia; Daniel Chandler, an eloquent and
talented lawyer of Mobile, ]. w. Lcssene,
a fine speaker and able writer, Col. T. ].
McGran, and Maj. jas. Moore-all dis
linguished gentlemen. Thos. Chiffon. of
Talladega, formerly member of Con-
5ress from Kentucky; Thos. NJ. Peters,
whig sub.elector of Lawrence county, w.
r. Smith, Of Tuscaloosa. Col. ]. NJ. 30.
ing, of Lowndes, and Gen. G. w. Crabb,
ate member of Congress from Alabama.
Candor compels US TO admit there have
'een some changes the other way. Among
hem, Gen. Thomas Edwards of Connec-
lieut., and his son Allied.
The Boston Anti Slavery Standard and
iarrison's Liberator, have come out for
Clay and Frellnghuysen. Charles Rich
rds, also, the well known abolitionist of
New York, has published an address to the
liberty party of that State, invoking their
id for Mr., Clay, because of his (Clay's)
opposition to Texas, and the danger of his
eleat by maintaining their separate organ.
.aton.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-07-20
II is reporled that Santa Anna is fitting

Ii is reported that Santa Anna is fitting
out large expedition for the invasion OF
Texas. If this be true, il is no doubt
done with the advice and assistance OF
Great Britain, for both that country and
Mexico will think it good policy to act
in accordance with the suggestion of Mr..
Clay and the American Senate, and keep
up an appearance Of war. They have
been distinctly told that SO long as there
is any appearance of war, annexation is
lmpracticablc. We do not believe how
ever, there is any truth in the report.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-07-20

Santa Anna has written a letter to the
Mexican Minister of Foreign Affairs in
which he avows bis determined hostility
10 the annexation of Texas to the United
States, and says further: "as nations do
not die, the right of conqucring that ter
ritory shall remain 10 our children and
our grandchildren"
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-07-20

OF A writer in the Charleston Courier
of July lllh, who signs himself marion"
has stolen the Only sentence in his COM
municatioh worth reading, from a speech
of Mr. PrentisS.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-07-20

advancing much further in the face OF the
increased stocks. An advance Of l.6d
per h., is, however, quoted this week on
American descriptions
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-07-20

Another disgraceful riot has taken place
in Philadelphia. Several churches have
been burnt, and number of people killed.
The civil and military authorities there
must be The most inefficient in the United
States. Why do they hesitate to fire upon
the mob? The childish clcmeucy they
show the maraudcrs, is cruelty to the laws,
and to the community.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-07-20

The Great Western steamer arrived
at New York on the 9th inst, bringing
adyices from Liverpool 10 the 22d ut.
The political news is not of much inter.
est being principally the mere gossiping
Of the several Courts. Of the cotton
market ii is said:
The trade have continued to purchase
with confidence, and spectators have also
operated to fair extent. The demand
has been freely met by holders, who do
not entertain any expectation Of prices
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-07-20

In late number of the Holly Springs
Guard, the editor published John Ran
dolph's opinion of Henry Clay. This SO
cnraged the editor of the Jackson South
ron, that he forthwith gave vent 10 the
following eloquent paroxysm:
"By this nothing can be effected. The
man is too great, his cause is too just, for
such petty assaults. As well might they
attempt to rift the snarled oak, or convulse
sill nature, by grating their teeth, as 10 teal
one laurel from his brow, or make theil
own cause invuIncrabIe to truth"
We were much puzzled to find out wha
kind Of an oak ''snarled oak" was, a:
no description of it is given in any of the
books. After having exhausted conjec
turc, we concluded it wos some new spe
cies Of the oak genus, 10 be found onl,
in the Iordly parks of Ashland.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-07-20

The New York Tribune contains let.
ter from Gov. Seward of New York to the
wing central committee of Vermont, which
goes far to confirm the assertion that the
opposition 10 the annexation of Texas had
its origin in abolition The letter con-
cludes as follows:
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-07-20

A scurriIous paper Published at ST.
Louis, called the Missourian, is filled with
articles accusing the State Rights party
Of the South with being engaged in con-
spiracy TO dissolve The Union. To show
from what class of persons these charges
come, it is only necessary to mention, that
the editor of thatpaper was once publicly
horse-whipped in the street, and if his
master was never served the same way,
it was because the law was lcnient.
Independent Democrat. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1842-1844, 1844-07-20

cludes as follows:
You are pleased 10 intimate, gentlemen,
that you desire my coming 10 Vermont on
account Of the sentiments hold, and the
course pursue in regard TO the questions
arising out of slavery. have not the
honor TO know your worthy Governor
John Mattocks. But | beg leave to say
that have studied his course and that Of
the wing party in Vermont. They are
worthy Of the intelligence and patriotism
Of the State, and explain TO my satisfaction
the cause of the steady, undimnished
brillioncy of the Star of tie Norih. Re
nominate John Maitoeks, or if for his con.
venience or the public interest, it be con-
yeuient to change, then nominate some
such true, liberty-loving wing, and renew
your declaration, that the EXTENSION
OF HUIAN SLAVERY is AT WAR
WITH TIE PRINCIPLES OF THE
WING PARTY, AND THAT NEGRO
EMANCIPATION Is AMONG THE
GREAT WORKS TO WHICH THAT
PARTY is DEVOTED, and YOU NAV
rest assured that THE ECHO FROM
THE GREEN MOUNTAINS WILL
BE THE MOST CHEERING SOUND
THAT EVER REACHED THE SAGE
OF ASHLAND.
Gentlemen, accept my profound az
grateful acknowledgements for the words OF
respect and kindness you have addressed
10 me. They add to the pleasure with
which | look upon the busting world
around me, and to the last moment of CON
seriousness they will be remembered as
among the evidences of the liberality and
kindness of my fellow men.
| am, with great respect,
your humble servant.
VIM. II. SEWARD.
TO Calvin Townsley, Esq, and others,
Wing State Committee, Vermont
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-09-30
GEORGE WASHINGTON ON PROTEC-
TT0N

Extract from an answer to the address of the
Delaware Society for Promoting Domestic Man
ufactures, on his accession to the Presidency of
the United States, April, 1889:
"The Promotion of Domestic Manufactures
will, in my conception, be among the first conse-
quences which may naturally be expected to flow
from an energetic Government. For myself,
having an equal regard for the prosperity of the
farming, trading and manufacturing interests, |
will only observe, that can not conceive the ex-
tension of the latter ESQ far it may afford en-
ployment to great number of hands which would
be otherwise in manner idle) can be detrimental
to the former"
This is in entire coincidence with various other
opinions expressed and acted on in the earliest
days of the Union. by those patriots who first
fought the battles, and then framed constitution
to govern their country. The instances quoted
in Mr.. Webster's Albany speech have called this
to mind. Whose views best coincide with those
of the early patriots, those of the WING PARTY,
or of Mr.. Polk and his fellow Patent Democrats.
Boston Alias.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-09-30
POOR TOM MARSHALL!

The cratic and eloquent Thomas F. Marshall,
still boiling over with incurable vanity and ego
tism, has gone over to Polk and Texas, and is
making speeches in Kentucky in their favor
which speeches are torn all to tatters by the edi-
tor of the Frankfort Commonwealth, who seems
to have no bowels of compassion for poor Tom
but kills him outright by quoting from Toms old
speeches and pamphlets doctrines the very anti
podes of those he is now spouting FORTH
We learn that wherever Tom holds forth, his
old friends and admirers go and listen to him fol-
the space of half an hour, and then leave him in
body, shaking their heads and exclaiming, Alas
poor Tom poor Tom poor Tom!
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-09-30
VIRGINIA MOVING.

The last Lynchburg Virgnan says that Field
ing Jones, Esq, of that county, has renounced
Locofocoism, and was one of the Vice Presidents
at the Wing Convention held at Buckingham
Springs few days ago. Dr.. Binford, of Buck
ngham, has also abandoned the Locofoco party.
And we have heard of other changes, though we
have not been authorized to mention names.
The last Fincastle valley Wing" contains
card, signed by eight Of the citizens of Bote-
tourt, to wit, John Goode, James Mcneil, Morris
Hickok, Anthony Rhodes, Simeon Fitch, Fielding
Stuart, Jubal Waldron, and Henry M Johnson,
renouncing Locofocoism.
The Richmond Star says that N1NErY-FouR
gentlemen, of the county of York, have signed
their names to an unqualified remuneration of the
Polk and Dallas ticket.
The last Charlottesville Advocate contains a
card from Robert Simpson, Esq, (who had re-
Gently heard an eloquent and convincing speech
from V. w. Southall,') renouncing Locofoism.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-09-30
CONNECTICUT.

old Liichfeld to The rescue !--15,000 enthusiasts
TIC Wings IN Convention, and no mistake -
5000 ladies aiding in the good cause!, -!
From the Hartford Journal of the Goth
We can find no language adequate to describe
the monster gathering at Lltchfeld yesterday, as
it should be described. To compare it with any
thing ever before held in the State would be to be-
little it; and we wish to be credited when we say
that it far surpassed any thing we have before
witnessed in country town, or out of the largest
cities. The great convention at New Haven was
rated (not underated) at 10000, and we speak
earnestly when we say that, if there were 10000
there then, $4,000 would not be an under est-
mate for the Lchfeld gathering Never were
we more surprised than when the delegations be-
gan to pour in Where have all the people come
from was the question on every lip. Though
every body anticipated large nay, an immense
gathering, still every one was astonlshed at the
reality! The men, the women, and the children
| of the surrounding twenty miles were there
Even from the old Empire State, large and enthu-
| sastic delegations came Every vehicle was
brought IN requsltlon, and every one was crowd
ed to its utmost capacity--absolutle y Lurthened
| down.
| While the professions were coming in it rained
| at intervals quite smarly, but dampened not their
ardor. Shout pealed on shout, and the vast null
| titude were swayed with enthusiasm! In conse-
quence of the rain, the meadow in which the stand
was erected was given up, and as as the dele
cations had arrived, the Convention was called to
order from wagon on the green, and Hon. J. l..
White, Of New York, was introduced. He had
not spoken long before the rain began to pour
down. The courthouse was tilled--the hotels
were filled, the houses were filled, and yet there
was an immense crowd in the rain. However,
meetings were organized in both halls of the
| courthouse, where Messrs. White, Chapman,
Eldredge, Boardman, and Hon. A. B. Dickinson,
| OF New York, spoke. The Poughkeepsie Black
smith held forth from the balcony of the Mansion
House to large crowd, whose enthusiasm defed
all weathers. From this point addresses were
| continued till dark-the mass refusing to move
Songs were sung and speeches made-and shout
on shouts went up till the very clouds seemed to
| tremble! Never before have we witnessed such
| enthusiasm, or such glorious spirit We want
room to say more We can only repeat, this State
never before saw such display of banners, or
such multitude congregated 1t was through
out glorious occasion, and though many got wet
somiDg in, and more got wet going out, and large
numbers were obliged to pack themselves toeeth-
err without beds, (he town couldn't hold even the
few who staid over night,) yet none complained;
on the contrary, the enthusiasm seemed to in
crease as the circumstances became more disa-
greeabe. 1t was great day for old Litchfied!
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-09-30
TO THE WINGS OF MARYLAND AMI
VIRGINIA

THE TRUE DEMOCRACY OF THOSE STATES.
The EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE of the Clay Club
OF Washington deem il unnecessary to notice
missile thrown by Kendall & Co. through the
columns of The Globe Of Friday evening, at the
Wings of Baltimore and of this city, further than
to say that it is tissue of falsehoods from be-
ginning to end that we regard it perfectly harm
less, if the characters of the persons signing it
are as well known abroad as at home; and that
it exctes no other feelings in our minds than I'M
mtgated disgust at its bold mendacity, and utter
adherence of its unprincipled authors, and pity
nearly allied to contempt for the weak and de-
uded instruments.
AS to the barefaced avowal of sending commit
tee from Washington to superntend at the polls
in Baltimore, we leave that to the freemen of
Baltimore of every party when such committee
shall dare stand between Maryanders and the
ballot-box.
CLUB Room, Washington, September %, 1874.
The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-09-30
MR.. RIvEs AND MR.. RICHIE.

Never have we seen man brought to his mar
row bones more effectively than the Hon. VIM.
c. Rves brings Mr.. Editor Richie, in a commu-
nicaton in the last Richmond Enquirer MIR.
Richie had copied and endorsed, from the Mobile
Register, most vile and ungentlemany assault
upon Mr.. Rves, accusing him of fraud and petty
larceny in misquotng and perverting the Ian
guage of Adam Smiths "Wealth of Nations"
Mr.. Rives shows, and makes Mr.. Richie confess,
that he quoted correctly, and that the Mobile
writer himself is guilty of the very crimes he
falsely charged upon the Virginia Senator!