The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-04-17

lthy aud a valuable ally. | will add The
Testimony Of William Penn to the lndan
character. The American historian says:
" Penn came without arms-he had no
message out peace, and not Il drop OF Qua
ker blood was ever shed by an Indan. -
The treaty of peace and friendship was
made under The open sky-by the side OF
the Dplaware--wlth the sun, and the riv-
or. and the forest for witnesses-no writ-
ten reeords Of the conference can be found.
They were written like the law OF God,
and were never forgotten
| Who does not remember the history OF
the beautiful PocAHoNTAs. who saved the
life of Captain Smith A representation
Of The scene is scuptured in marble, and
adorns The rolunda of the Capitol at Wash
inpton. Blu, history will oulIive the mar
Bile. and forever cherished will be the
| memory of the Indian Princess.
TO our own people | will say, have we
never ,respassed on The rights OF the In.
iian? Have we always come like William
Penn, bearing The Olive branch,& have we
nothing to answer for? am sensible
am depressing from the subject which is
the object of this meeting, but wish to
place The Indian character In lis proper
LIGHT. wish it understood that this In.
dian nation has the claims Of antiquity
of distinct national organlzation-aEd of
long list of worthy, high-minded men,
who have been attached TO the American
cause.
| 1t is true they have justly, a proud
spirit; they never approach you as sup
| plants they would sooner suffer the pains
OF death. But their sullen dignity speoks
aloud to the American people, and igno-
bic must be the heart that can bear IN"
moved, their eIoquen, silence.
BRorHERs Again l say, we rejoice
to NEE, you here in counexlon with this
glorious enterprise. The recolections Of
the past and the hopes Cor the fu,uCe con.
strain US to say, may the blessing OF Heav-
en- res, on your exerlions in the temper
ance cause. We bid you God speed
you have taken the right road, and the on
" one, to usefulness, responsibility and
happiness. II you had the wealth of New
York, and were incorporate, your riches
would be a curse. lfy you are temperate,
with industry, you can hardly be poor.
Our nation is great and powerful. You
may assuredIy rest in peace and queness
under the shield OF our protection. No
hostile tribes shall ever invade your dwell
ling, and vour undivided attention may be
turned to the arts of peace. We tender 10
YOU, and we wish you TO enjoy all the
blessings and comforts Of civiization,-
| You must initiate our virtues and avoid
our vices, for we are by no means perfect
You must love your own people, and pro.
mote their welfare as far MS possible. -
While we claim justice at your hands, We
expect your kindest acts will be to those
OF your own nation.
BRoTHERs-Befo we part, let ne re-
quest you to bear our message TO your
brethren who are not present here to-day.
Tell them that the Temperance reforma
ton is making rapid progress-that Ire
land is almost regeneraled-that the Is
lands in the Pacific beam with gIadness,
in consequence of the great reIorm--that
wherever lis influence extends, man, what.
ever his complexion, assumes the Stallion
intended by his Creator.
TO SUM UP THE wHoLE-Do they
want responsibility competency aod health
-lell them to be frugal, industrious ard
temperate but above all TO be temperate,
This accomplished, and the first step is la
ken, and their future ascent will be com>
paratvel y easy.
In CoNcLusIoN-We thank you for
your attendance here to>day. May the
temperance cause be prospered in your
hands, aud greatly benefit your people
Aud nay you meet Us every year with in
creased numbers and increased enjoy,
GentS.