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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-02-27
VOICE OF FREEDOM.
PUBLISHED WEEKLY, AT BRANDON, VERNON
TERMS,

Commencing nth Volume VI, No. 81.
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J. F. MCCLELLAN, Printer

ance' Ifsavery does not tumble down
of itself, they will vote it down, for they
will have the pOwsr, and it will be their
antereStto do so. The rich interior coun-
ties Of the State have the least need of
slave labor of any portion Of the GLOBE
The mountains are ruined by the de-
creasing population of the lowlands, and
the inability to consume their products,
where slaves abound. The Green Riv-
er country should remember if Pandora's
box was opened again upon mankind,
Two greater curses and forerunners OF
poverty and ruin than slaves and toboc-
CO, could not be found! Kentuckians, be
worthy of your past fame-be heroes
once more. God has not designed this
most favored land to be occupied by an
inferior race. Italian skies mantle over
up, and more than Sicilan luxuriance
is spread beneath our feet. Give US free
labor and we shallindeed become She gar
den ofthe worLd,' But what if not? Man
was not created only for the eating Of
Indian meal; the mind-the soul must be
fed, as we'll as the body. The same
spirit which led US to the battle field,
gloriously to illustrate the nationa! name,
yet lives in the hearts of our people; they
feel their false position, their impoten-
cy of future accomplishment This
weight must be removed. Kentucky
must be free. G. M. CLAY.
Lexington, Ky. Jan. 1916.
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OF [glaIsLElD@ZGo
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY %. l845.
For the Voice Of Freedom.
Official HOnOrS.

The love of honor seems 10 be a leading
impulse in human action. Many dam
ger has been encountered, and many a
daring enterprise undertaken, with no
higher aim than the attainment of worldly
honors The sea has been raversed, and
the ocean explored. the earth has been
searched, and its caverns penetrated, bat
ties fought and victories won, for the mere
honor of discovery, or The glory ofachieve-
laent.
Offices Of trust and responsibility are
too frequently sought for The honor, anil
not for the opportunity of doing good
Men will sacrifice their principles, violate
their pledges, forsake their parties, and
abandon almost every show Of christian
pcty and excellence, for the sake of reach
ing an official station, that shall render
them conspicuous in The eyes Of commu-
nifty; or empower them in the display Of
their might and consequence. Such per-
sons are never particular as TO means, or
the measures hey employ n the attainment
OF their object. They will be supported by
any class Of community however vile, and
promoted by any principle, however revolt,
ing. They will even build up their own
aggrand cement upon the ruins and sui
ferings ftheir fellow men.
Such, we fear, has been The case with
many OF our own county commissioners.
They understood the popular feeling upon
the subject of licenses; and through this
understanding, and from a love Of official
dignity, permitted their names 10 stand up
on the side Of rum; and have gone into
power under its blood>siained banner
We charge the evil Of wrong doing upon
them. We charge them with taking a
position before the acOrld, that neither God
nor humanity can approve.
So many Of our county Licensing CON-
mi,,ee, az have been elected to The office
bv the influence of Rum. and have, ir
consequence, pledged themselves favorable
TO q respectable traffic in ardent spirits
must meet their error al the bar OF God
aud account 10 Him for the misery anc
the wrelchedness they occasion. What
ever may have been their object, therefore
by whatever motives they might have
been Influenced; whether they acted from
principle, or violated conscience, the efec
is the same. A license in the one case
is as bad as a license in the other. Tb'
stream OF drunk will flow as free
and as effectnaly from one rum-hoIe,
from another, irrespective of the motive
or designs of the individual granting tn
license.
But when we find persons reaching TO
distinction through friendly ndherenc
to rum selling, pledging themselves be
forchaud in favor OF moral and respeclo
bic grog-shop, we feel to invoke the di
vine aid in their behalf. We feel 10 i'm
plorc Heaven that they may be reforme
in principle and impressed with The plai
and simple truths of moral right
How can man be a christian, and SUI
port his neighbor in the sale of in,oxice
ting orinks} How can he love and fer
his God, when he is preparing the mear
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A Prisoner Released

Those who have not already heard it,
will be glad to learn from the following,
that Alanson Work, one of the prison.
ers in the Missouri penitenttary, has been
released from his confinement and restor-
ed to his widowed wife and bereaved
children.
Gov. Edwards, of Missouri, has par
doned the abolitionist Work, who was
sentenced to the penitentiary about three
years since for assisting IN the escape of
negroes from Marion county. His pun
ishment was fixed at nine years. There
are two others, sentenced at the same
time for the same offence, who will prob
ably, says the republican, remain until
the expiration of their time.
We have reason TO believe that the
deliverance ofMr Work has been brought
about mainly by the agency of an aged,
but devoted female abolitionist of this
city. 1t is known to many, that our be-
nevolent friend, Hester Moore, has for
long time felt the deepest interest 10 the
case of the Missouri prisoners, and has
abored untiringly in the almost hopeless
task of etfeeting their deliverance. Day
and night the thought Of them seemed to
be in her mind, ard she was continually
trying to interest others in their behalf.
She circulated petitions to the Governor
of Missouri, praying for their release land
contributed and raised money for The
benefit oftheir bereaved families. In
the course of her efforts she happened
upon gentleman ofmuch influence from
Missouri, now resident ofthis city,
whom she succeeded in interesting in
her object From him she procured a
letter to an influential personal friend of
Governor Edwards, which she sent SIM
ultaneously with one of her petiiions.-
We saw the letter before it was sent land
though, at the time it would be likely, to
some extent al least, to effect ITS object.
The next thing we heard was the an
nouncement Of Works pardon.
If we are right in our belief as to the
agency that has brought about this de-
sirable end, we have a strong proofof
the success that is sure to follow per-
severing and faithful effort When fee.
BILE and aged woman can accomplish
task so hopeless who need despair? Who
can excuse themselves on the ground
that they have no influenced Penn.
Freeman.
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PENNSYLVANIA MovING. Public SEN
liment in this State, on the subject Of
Slavery is beginning TO take effect. Last
Thursday on motion of Mr. Kunkle, the
Judiciary Committee was instructed to re-
port to the House, the laws which are in
force in Pennsylvania, on the subject Of
slavery and kidnapping; how the same
are effected by the decisions of the SUI
preme Court of the Uuited States in the
case of the Commonwealth of Pennsyl-
vania VS.. Prigg; and what further legIs-
lation, if any, is necessary on the SUBJ
ject.
In the Senate Mr. Sullivan read in
place bill to punish kidnapping; to ex-
tend the rights of trial by jury; and re-
pealing the laws which made our police
negro catchers. We think it not unlike
ly that these bills will pass both Houses.
Public sentiment is not only ready for it,
but we are inclined to think demands
it.-Penn. Freeman.
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THE SLAVES OF THE BRIG CREOLE.
An important suit has just been decided in
New Orleans, growing out Of The revolt
Of the slaves on board the brig Creole
The suit was brought by the owners Of
the slaves to recover from an insurance
company the amount for which they were
insured. The Supreme Court decided
that "where the insurers of cargo Of
slaves are exampted, by the policy, from
the risk Of instruction, and the slaves taxa
possession Of the vessel by force, turn her
from her course, and enter British po1s,
where they escape, the insurrecliou must
be considered as the cause Of the brea king
up OF the voyage; and the Insurers viii
NJ hn lin hln D.. 49,
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t Torn out in the original MS.

THE DROUGHT. After season OF dry
weather, or very wet, "btter co!d,' or ex.
lreme'y hot, we are apt TO exclaim, 'the
like was never known" without consider
alton. But 10 use that expression in re.
gard to the drought at the present time
would be recognized by the mos, observ
ing, as fact that cannot be controvefted
During the past week the horizon at sew
al times gave indications Of approaching
rains, but those indications as often passed
away with but light sprinklings. not suffi
cient to be of the least service 10 the veeet.
able kingdom, and at the present moment
the agricultural prospects of the farmer
and indeed the interests of every class oil
community are tru y alarming. Pastures,
generally, are dried up, and in many in
stances our farmers have commenced
drawing upon the supplies laid up for win.
ter, to feed their cattle. The potato crop
will hardly pay for gathering, and corr,
which but few days ago looked promis,
ing, is now yielding to the scourge.
Garden vegetables are pretty much
''done up,"-many wells heretofore never
known to fail, have already refused to
yield Il supply of water; our rivers have
become "dry places" and the manufac-
turing establishments have been compeIl-
ed TO cease operations, and the worklnen
necessarily lie idle.
The poor laborer, too, ia seriously af.
fected by this common calamity, 10 the
rise of prices-potaloes are very high and
scarce--but,er has advanced in three
weeks, from IL to 80 cents a pound, and
almost every agricultural product in pro-
portion.
The drought is by no means confined to
this section Of the country, but extends O.,
YER New Eng land, and is particularly Sc,
we're at the south, The Richmond Times
says, the drought continues with a severi-
ty hardly paraIIeled in this country in the
memory of the oldest citizens. People in
the interior are sending ioRichmond togel
their corn ground, so great is the scarcity
OF water. The corn crop in all eastern
Virginia, will be failure. The same is
the case in vast section of North Caro-
lima.
The West has been rather more favor
ed with rains, and good wheat harvest
having been secured, there will he good
supply Of bread stuff. which has advanced
bu! little or nothing as yet-this is some.
hing favorable under the present gomy
appearances. - Stamford, co. Advocate. |
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Since this powerful medicine first became
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THE USE OF FLOWERS.

HE USE Or cLOW ER6s
BY MARY HowITT.
God might have made the earth bring forth
Enough for great and small
The oak tree and the ceder tree,
Without flower at all.
We might have had enough, enough
For every want of ours
For luxury, medicine and toll,
And yet have had no flowers.
The ore within the mountain mine
Requireth none to grow;
Nor does it need the lotus flower
To make the river flow.
The clouds might give abundant rain,
The nightly dews might fall,
And the herb that keepeth life in man
Might vet have drunk them all.
Then wherefore, wherefore were they made,
And eyed with rainbow light,
All fashioned with supremest grace,
Up springiag day and night
Springing in valleys green and low,
And on the mountain high,
And in the silent wilderness,
Where no man passeth by1
Our outward life requires them not;
Then wherefore had they birthl-
To minister delight to man
To beautify the earth;-
To comfort man, to whisper hope,
Whence his faith is dim:
For whose careth for the flowers,
Will much more care for him.
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NJ | S C E L L A N Y .

Quick Work. The Steamer Great
Britain arrived at New York on Sunday,
10th inst. and the following interesting
description Of the vessel arrived at this
office, in the New York Tribune Extra,
on the 10Th at lO3 O'Clock A. NJ Trust.
ing our patrons will be gratifed with
the perusal of the description, we copy it
entire, and thank Messrs. Greedy & Nc
Elrath for the copy.
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VOICE OF FREE DOM.
REVOLUTIONARY SKETCHES.
-''So0e%..-
william COckburn TO James Duane.
ALBANY, 10th Sept. l77l,

ALBANY, 10th Sept. l77l.
SIR:-Your favor of The 10th August
and the EGO, Is, 9d,o MI Robert Yates, l
received on my return here, after being the
second time stopped in Scarborough by
James Meads & Asa Johnson in behalf of
the settlers in Rutland and Pttsford. |
have run out lots from The Smith bounds
TO within about two miles ofthe Great falls.
| found it in vain to persist any longer, as
they were resolved al all events TO stop us.
There have been many threats pronounc-
ed against me. Gideon Couley who lives
by the Great falls headed the party who
was 10 shoot me e. v fellow of
no residence and one (t* *** v
falmouth were the principal and your
acquaintance, Nathan Allen, was in the
woods with another patty, BACKED and
dressed like Indians as | wac informed.
Several of my men can prove To wnshend
and Train threatening my life--that Inc.
yer should return home, &c. Though
they denied every thing to me. The in.
habitanIs denied they knowed any thing
about those men, though the people of
Darham assured Inc those men pretended
to murder US if we did not go from thence,
and advised me by all means to desist run
ming, though some SAID they were sorry
for it, os it nigh, hurt them all settling
with the Proprietors easily after being
stopped. l found l would not be allowed
to go to the northward as they suspected
| would begin again, and therefore intend.
ed 10 convey US TO Dandy and so on TO the
southwark, and by all accounts we should i
not have been very kindly treated. was
advised by no means to go that road. NV
Provision | was obliged to bring out by
Major Skenis. On my assuring them,I
would survey no more in those parts, we
were permitted to proceed along the Crown
Point road, with the hearty prayers of the
women as we passed, never to return.
We came off all safe, with the loss of one
horse and two more in a poor condition.
Spencer's return | made out at Albany
Court and sent to New York. then in
formed you of the manner and It" - y
'eturned. You know we'll Mr. Golden
will not allow me to make returns before
hey are lodged with him. | have not
,een able to fix Riers' location & Danbv
people have been continually on the watch
llway. Some | am told, at or near their
corner, since have been here, have visit
ID Us, asking questions, no doubt 10 be a.
'le 10 know US should we venture within
heir territories, and at the same time war
ling US otthe danger should we be found
here. Marsh's survey is likewise un,
lone as did not like 10 venture myself
hat way. l shall be able TO inform you
more particularly at meeting, and am
Sir, your most obedt servt,
WILL'M CoCKBURN.
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PRICE REDUCED!
LARGE BOTTLES 81 5O-sMALL DO. 500.
DIR. TAYLOR'S
Balsam Of LiyerWOrt,
From 375 very, New York.

FOR the cure ofCoughs, Consumption, Asthma,
Colds, Bronchitis, Liver complaints, and al dis.
eases ofthe Pulmonary Organs Read the follow
ing letter received short time since from highly
respectable inhabtant of Westchester county, n. 7
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STEAMSHIP GREATBRITAIN.

AFULL AND ACCURATE DESCRIPTION
OF THIS MAMMOTH STEAMSHIP.
The following particulars respecting
this Steamship will, no doubt, be read
with interest:
The peculiar features Of this great
work. which invest the Great Britain
with unusual interest, are list, her ex>
traorninary magnitude; I'd, the material
used, iron being employed to greater
extent than in any other ship; Sd, the
peculiarities ofform which have been ad
opted, and the qualities they confer ON
her as regards speed and seaworthiness;
4th, the construction Of The engines and
boilers and other machinery for motive
power: 9Th, the employment: Of the screw
propeller; 9Th, the use Of a peculiar m e.
chanism, by which the power Of the en-
CINE is applied to turn round the screw.
The length ofthe keel is 289 feet
total length 800 feet.
Beam, 81 feet-deplh 80 feet inches
feet of water when loaded, l6 feet.
Displacement, 1884 tons tonnage by
old measurement, 3443 tons.
Plates of keel nearly inch thick
plates of bottom varying to threequarters
Of an inch at extremes, land TO fve-ei ghts
generally.
Topsdes half an inch, and at the ex-
IRENE aft 7-l6th.
The ribs are framed Of angle iron, 6
inches by 81 inches, ainch thick, and
. 10th distance Of ribs from centre,
TO center, amidships. IA inches, increas-
ing to 81 inches al the ends.
Ten iron slee pers run from the engine
room, gradually diminishing in number
10 the fore end of the ship and under the
boilers, the platform Of which they sup.
port-in midships they are 8 feet 8 inch
IS in depth, supported by angle irons in
the form of inverted arches, and at a
short distance from each other.
She has FIVE water tight partitions
slows 1900 tons of coal--l00O tons Of
measuFement-the engines weigh $40 tons
the boilers 200 do and hold 200 tons
of water.
The main shaft is % inches in diam
eter in the centre, and "a inches in the
bearings, in the rough, before turned, it
weighed l6 tons. II has been lightened
by hole of 10 inches diameter, bored
through. A stream ofcold water passes
through the cranks and this hole when
tie engines are ct work. The screw
shaft is in one long and two short or
coupling parts. The part next the en-
CINE, solid, % feet by IT. inches diane
ter The hollow intermediate shaft 65
feet, by 2 feet inches diameter. The
screw part is 25h. 6 10. g l6in. diameter.
The total length is 1870 #, and it weighs
altogether 38 tons. The screw is of six
arms, Is feet inches diameter, 25 feet
pitch, and weighs four tons - the main
drum is Is feet diameter, and drives four
chains weighing seven tons; the screw
s1aft drum is six feet diameter, and the
weight with the pull when working is 9 :
quail to IS tons on the bearings Of the
main shaft. The cylinders are four ia
number, SO inches each; stroke, 6 feet;
power, 1000 horses the condensers are
Of wrought iron, IL feet, by 8 and S
deep.
-Four separate steam engines drive
round The axle Of THE monstrous wheel,
two at one end Of the axle, two at The
other, the wheel between. The cylinders
are placed apart at the bottom Of the yes.