The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1844-10-10

dustry fthe country, together with al
the compromises and coalitions he ha.
entered into for the attainment of thos,
objects. l rejoice, however, that thu
Senator has made the display he has or
this occasion. 1t is a powerful shake tt
awaken the sleeping energies of liberty
and his voice, like trumpet, will cal
from their slumbers millions of freemer
to defend their rights; and the overthrow
OF his theory now, is as sure and certain
by the force of public opinion, as was
the overthrow of all his former grand
schemes, by the same mighty power
feel, MIR President, as if had YEA
ried your patience, while l am sure my
own bodily powers admonish me to
close; but can not do so without again
reminding my constituents of the greet.
ings that have taken place on the con-
summation and ratification of the treaty,
offensive and defensive, between the
slaveholding and bank powers in order
to carry on war against the liberties of
our country and to put down the present
administration. Yes, there is no voice
heard from New England now. Boston
and Faneuil Hall are silent as death
The free day laborer is, in prospect, re-
duced to the political, if not the moral
condition of the slave; an ideal line is to
divide them in their labor; yes, the same
principle is to govern on both sides.
Even the farmer, too, will soon be
brought into the same fold. 1t will be
again said, with regard to the govern
ment ofthe country, "The farmer with
his huge paws upon the statute book,
what Gun he do? have endeavored to
warn my fellow citizens of the present
and approaching danger, but the dark
cloud ofslavery is before their eyes, and
prevents many OF them from seeing the
condition Of things as they are. That
cloud, like the cloud OF summer, will soon
pass away, and IFS thunder cease to be
heard. Slavery will come to an end, and
The sunshine Of prosperity warm, invig
crate, and bless our whole country.
| do not know, Mr. President, that my
voice will ever again BIO heard on this
1oor. l now willingly, yes, gladly, return
o my constituents, to the people ofmy
own State. | have spent my life amongst
hem, and the greater portion oft in their
service, and they have bestowed upon me
heir confidence in numerous instances.
feel perfectly conscious that, in the dis.
harge of every trust which they have
committed to me, have, to the best of
ny abilities, acted solely with view to
he general good, not suffering myselfto
e influenced by any particular or private
interest whatever: and now challenge
nose who think | have done otherwise,
} lay their finger on any public act of
line, and prove to he country its injus-
ce or an i republican tendency. That
have often erred in the selection of
leans to accomplis important ends have
0 doubt, but my belief n the truth ofthe
octrne of the declaration Of independ-
nee, the political creed Of President
efiorson remains mistaken aud unsub-
led. My greatest regret is that have
ut been more jealous and done more
II the cause of individual and polit-
al liberty than have done. l hope,
n returning to my home and my
lends, to join hem again in rekindling
lie beacon fires Of liberty upon every hill
| our State, until their broad glare shall
Nigh en- every valley, and the song Of
iumph will soon be heard, for he hearts
f our people are in The haRds Of a just
nd holy Being, who can no; look upon
pPression bu' wi h adherence, )and he
an turn Them whithersoever he will as
le rivers of waters are turned. Though
ur national sins are many and grievous, |
ct repentance, like that Of ancient Min 6
yah, may divert from US that impending -,
anger which seems to hang over our
eads as. by single hair. That all may
G safe, conclude that the NEGRO will
ct be SET free.