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The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-04-03
Brandon March rs, 1916.
For the Voice of Freedom.
Christianity What IT. Chris:Iansy
Who are theyT

~EA'Se " nut AZ II GRktJtIaHG
Who are theyr
Dir. EDITOR These are strange
times. Strange lhiags !ranspire. Stranga
world this. Not so much the world Of
matter as the word Of mnd-lhe moral
and religious world. No doubt i! will b.
deemed strange by some lha: the questions
that head this article Should be asked in
this the nineeenth century, aGer eighteen
hundred years have rolled around, and
gone 10 swell the tide Of cd eternity, since
christianity was first known on earth, EN-.
braced and prncticed by men. To others,
those who keep in view The saying. "by
their fruits We shall know !hem." they will
appear to arise naturally.
In New Testament times christianity
consisted mainly in doing unto others as
we would have hers do unto u.s." The
language of Jesus TO his disciples was
=" Love your enemies, do good 10 them
that hate you, bless lhem that curse YOU,
and pray for them that despilefuIy use
YOU Paul and the rest Of The apostles
laughI The same doctrine Of overcoming
evil with good" Christians in those days
were known by their works. Unless
hey manifested "lhe spirit of Chris, they
were none of his" They suffered wrong
rather than do wrong. When prosecuted
hey prosecuted not again. When reriled
they revIed not again. When men sccff
ed at them they did net seek 10 mpr;son
them therefor. Let what would be done
70 them by men, their language toward
them was that used by The great teacher
as he was about 10 expire on The cross.
" Father forgive them for they know not
what they do" They sought 10 extend
The kingdom OF peace by peaceable mears
alone. Trusted in the mighty power of
truth and goodness. Appealed 10 the
good IN mau's scul-lo his moral nature.
D'd mol make use Of armies, guns, swords
or prisons to extend the Religion Absolute.
Truth never changes. Eternal RICH. does
not vary. Right principles Ike Jehovah.
are without variabIsness or shadow Of
turning" Christianity is row whs, i.
ever was What it ever will be II
char g@ih not. The same is rue ofchrisn
nans. They are known by their works.
Ever were aud ever will be. Thew re-
celve good BY doing good. Are nsds
happy by making happy, Are bold in
advocating truth. Trust in lis power
lave faith In The potency of love. Trus,
In its still small voice TO overcome evil
Their only wearoas Of warfare are uu.h
ana goodness.
Now, If christianity has been lisbby
defined, much that is called christianity
at the present day, is mol christianity. AID
many that are called christians are no
christians. To say nothing about armies
being marshaIed in the name of the
prince Of peace" calling upon God 10
assist them in their wo X Of sIaughler,--or
of the so called christian United States
with their blood hounds hunting down the
rightful owners OF the soil, and sustaining
1.-The vijpsl system Of oppression the sun
ever SAVIOR 10 go back and mention
The persecution and hanging Of Quakers
in The name Of Christ and relirion. snv
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-04-03
The Field is lhe West..-No 1.


Although this subject is somewhat for
eign to the avowed object of your paper,
and not Inseparably connected with the
feelings of the people relative to that
pec~ltar anStii@l1OH, ye; inference dedu-
chile from the sequel will warrant its pub
LEGATION.
1t is Iamentable fact, that the people
in The East are not sufficiently acquainl-
ed with the present condition and future
prospects of the West, Mullitudcs OF
them appear to believe they live in the
garden Of the void, or that their home
is the centre oft; and consequently that
things remote from them are too mug
Gin the suburbs Of creation" to arouse
their energies or elicit their sympat.lies
They seem to be too deeply enamored OF
the selfish Ptolemic system of the uni
verse making all things, immense and
remote, revoIve around their Uaia>c0a-
ceiied centre h0me; while, in common
with others they possess too little of that
benevolent Copernican principle, which
renders self and home subordinate and
subserVent to some great general good
They seem to forget that in the western
wilds are men "bone of their bone, and
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-04-03

does not belong TO the question under con-
Sldera,ion, or re-wrile it.
Elder Liscomb, and the thrcc Jail Boys.
10 another column will be seen an ar.
licle pertaining 10 some things wh!ch
have transpIred in this town, and touch
ing the princp pie Of amprlsoa5ng people
for disturbing religious meetings. AS
view the matter, a person is Just as wor>
thy Of punishment for purposey disturb
ing an assembly convened for religions
worship, or for advancing any good Oh.
jecl. rs for any breach OF good regulations.
II people cannot be secured from the Juno
vations OF those who delight in out,andlsh
aggreesions on HE good order OF society,
hen there is no use Of having civil regd,
allons. But when Ibis is conceded, i!
should be borne ia mind that some men
who hold licenses TO preach the gospel,
will, when Standing in 'Cowards Castle"
Che pulpit, or wherever they stand TO
preach) utter language, which, fused on
o.her occasions, would render them la
bic 10 Indictment for defamation. This
no one can deny. In regard 10 the case
under consideration, as near as | could
learn, there was blame on both sides; and
as Judge from The reports of testimony
on the trial. the Priest should have ac-
companicd the young men, if they wele
worthy Of imprisonment, or have shared
the fine and costs Of prosecution. that he
ight learn better than TO use eplhels oil
The kind named. For, if the statement
respecting his language be true, Mr. Lis
comb is better fitted Tor 'coal HEAVIER
than for converting souls! Be that as it
may, | will express the opinion that those
who do not like Ministers and others well
enough 10 hear them preach --pray or ex-
hort, without molesling them in their eX>
ercises, had better not attend such meet
lngs. And to those who think they have
a cal 10 preach, l will suggest the pro-
priety Of hei" treating people as well
while in the Pul pit as elsewhere, remem-
boring lha; it is sufficient ifths servant be
as his lord.
| have heard it rumored that a Town
meeting is 10 be called to consider the du.
ty or expediency Of releasing the lads
from prison. believe u share OF The costs,
was all that prevented an arrangement in
the first place. How the Fines Costs
and Board OF the three worthless, will now
be arranged l cannot tell Shadrach,
Meshach and Abcd>nego had a hot>
ter place for not obeyicg Nebuchodnez-
Ear, than these 'wouhies' did for not obey.
ing Z der Liscomb, but did not have to
say SO long Hope they will soon come
out prepared to conduct right, whether
the Minister does or not.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-04-03
For the Voice of Freedom.
MADISON, la. , March, 1915.

MADISON, Ia, March, lC4O
Friend HoIcomb; On reading those
numbers of your paper, which you had
the kindness to forward to me, | found
among others, this expression, -"l hope
to hear from my friend again, and, when
he writes, hope he will give us sketch
of the feelings Of the people and the
workings Of the peculiar institution,
where he soiourns.' 1t is with unmin.
gled pleasure that attempt to comply
with your request.
If it is possible, by word, deed or let,
ter to effect anything conducive TO the
interest OF friends, or the great cause of
humanity, my anxiety is as great as my
inability, to perform. And, by the way
{ may as well offer my apology first as
last.) since | am a cosmopolite finding
home anyackere, and making one no,
1ohere. Il am not favored with many op.
portunities and facilities for such mature
deliberatIon, and systematic arrangement
ofthough:s, as your intelligent readers
pre- 'er, and, for this reason, especially, do
crave your and their indulgence re.
questing all to remember that ancient
maxim "errare est humcnUm, and bear
in mind that whatever may hereafter be
communicated, will be indicted in a spirit
Of candor and bcnevolence.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-02

deeply the appeals of reverend brother on Friday
evening, that the clergy should not screen impuni-
ty and this day the press--that mighty instrument
for good or evil--charges all defenders OF immor-
atty who win not vote down bishop without law,
and against law. =,
The reverend gentleman proceeded, with much
earnestness, to vindcate those who went with him,
from any such impuialiop; and he called specially
upon the press TO vindicate the clergy from the
charge. We are asked our opinion. We must give
il, and, If not in harmony with those entertained ny
others, are we to be denounced
The question was vehementy called for, when
Mr.. Vinlon sat down. and il was taken by orders al
about halfpast 10 o'clock, on the amendment OF Mr.
Oakley, which was lost, as follows
Clergy, ayes 40, noes rs. Laity, ayes SIS, noes
81. Divided, l.
Adjourned till nine o'clock Tuesday.
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Prom The Missouri R,ror,.,

lust RECEIVED at the new store. nor,hv,.,
d corner Of 18th and streets, in addition 10 N =
former wel-selected stock
Rio and Java coffee, very good
Green and black teas, an excellent article
New York -four
Smithfeld hams, sides, shoulders, and bs.t.
tongues, very fine
Loaf and brown sugars
Brandies, whiskey, and wine, choice
Spices of every description
Pure cider vinegar, very acid, expressly for pic.
kles
A few baskets super Champagne wine
No. mackcrel, Goldfish, and herring
Country produce Of all kinds bought and sold.
Give trial to my articles.
JOHN J. JOYCE,
Northwest corner Of 18th and F streets
Sept 20-eo3w
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-02

mob violence in the county since the ou,br,,L !,
have now posse comitatus numbering upv.,d. y
two thousand wellarmed men, hrm ard - %
aid me IN suppressing the riot, and in a,,..y
them. | am happy in informing the cilizen. IxV
two thousand additional armed men hold ,lu aa
selves In readiness TO be called out when nas sa'
sary. eea-
Ii no considerable number of mol,hs,. "a,
from without Hancock success will crown a. s.'lt
forts am well advised that no considerable 's :. o.
Der from any Of our adjoining counties win a IVY.
and act with any mob and now declare. ths, y y,
mob shall fire their own buildings, grain o. ". We
property, for the purpose Of charging m. o'as
my posse, | shall deal the same with IL Va
though they destroyed the property of Other. .' =
arrest put to the sword oil such incendar,s. 'Aa
Since my second proclamation, have L.,,.,
further particulars OF the seoundres who vers - !
pursuit of me the 10th instant the facts 81 Nm
were fully set forth in said proclamation sa0
was in my possession. | now inform ,he n',,s
that Franklin A. Worre was one Of the fou,f '.s
on that occasion, pursued me--was shot bv an. !,
the four Of my posse whom summoned on H. s'e "
to protect my life. Worrcll died the same day. 'pO
J. b. BACKENSTOS
Sheriff Of Hancock county IN
HANcocK COUNTY, Ill.,. Sept. 18th, A. d., las
Prom the Missouri Reporter San, a,
WARSAW lAkEN!-lhe following sta,emsn, !.
from the manifest Of the Boreas, arrived las, eva
ming:
Warsaw was evacuated on SATURDAY. ,a.,n...
and, Immediately after, was entered by The W.
mons, numbering from 500 TO 800, Under comm.sl
of Sheriff Backenstos, and E. A. Bed,ll. nos,n,..
ter at Warsaw. They have now quiet posss.s;a,
Of all the towns in Hancock county. The e;,;,s.a
are principally in Churchville, MOI 'A
II this statement is correct, the sheriff is v.d;,.
an adequate posse, and, by firm and Determines ~
ton, may restore good order.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-02

ts'''ss'y ny tne tOn8roSb OF
the republic ofTexas, to other counties .93aa
ARTICLE ELEyENrH.
SEC. l. All certificates for head-right claims to
lands issued to fictitious persons, or which were
forged, and all locations and surveys thereon, are,
and the same were, null and void from the begin
ming. aet-f ss.s9
SEC. 2. The district courts shall be opened
until the first day of July, one thousand eight
hundred aud forty-sevcn for the establishment
OF certificates for hcad-rights not recommended by
the commissioners appointed under tho act 10 dc
tect fraudulent land certificates, and 10 provide for
issuing patents TO legal claimants; and the parties
suing shall produce the like proof, and he subect-
ed to the acquisitions which were necessary and
were prescribed by law, TO sustain the original APP
pcaiion for the said certificates; and all certificates
above referred to- not established or sued upon be-
fore the period limited, shall be barred and the
said cerhcaes, and all locations and surveys there
on, shall be forever null and void and ali re-oes-
tons made on snch survey, shall not be disturbed
until the certificates established al above di.
rectcd. gf s..iss 4 i,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-02

CHINA, GLASS, AND CROCKERY.WARE
~ AT PRIVATE SALE.-l have JUS, received,
per consignment, for sale
2 flowing blue dinner sets
white granite do
large India china do
3 flowing blue tea sets
10 sets granite china, do. various patterns
A large lot Of plates, sets or dozens
Also, good lot of glass ware
The above will be sold very low for cash or ap.
proved endorsed notes.
A. GREEN,
s Concert Hall, Todd's Buildings
Oct. l-3t
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FIFTY DOLLARS REWARn.

r WILL give fifty dollars reward for taking up,
j and securing in Jail, so that get him again, nv
man John, who calls himself John Roberts about
25 years old, common size, dark mulal,o, and Ia,
suffered from scrofula, the marks Of which are vsi.
BILE about his jaw, and does not open his mouth WE'LL
perhaps has scar from vaccination on his arm.
He ran away abou. the 10Th inst, and no doub,
will attempt TO go to the North, and has, likely f,e
papers. Several have left the county, and he will
no doubt attempt to follow. He is blacksmith
and coarse shoemaker.
JOHN TH0M.
BERRY HILL, Stevensburg P. O., Culpeper, Va
Sep 25-4t
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-02

II ISSOLUTION.--The copartnership heretofore
~ existing between Henry Greenfield and Geo.
Hutton is this day dissolved by mutual consent
All persons having claims against the firm, are re-
quested to present them to H. Greenfeld and all
persons indebted to the above, are respectfully 70
quested to make their payments to him.
HENRY GREENFIELD,
GEORGE HUTTON.
Sept. 25-3t* tE,
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-02

NOR RENT.--A comfortable two-sory bGet
i dwelling on south street, Capitol Hill. Ap
ply to the subscriber, at the Treasury Department
from 9 a. m. to 3 p m; after g. at Mrs. Clemenss
on c street, near Sd street.
A. B. THRUSToN
Oct. 1--3ts
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ARTICLE rwELFru.

SIC. 1. There shall be one general land Office in
the State which shall he at the seat Of government,
where all titles which have heretofore esnaied or
may hereafter emana,c, from government shall be
registered And the legislature may establish, from
time TO time, such subordinate Offices as they may
deem requisite.
The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-10-02

SIC. l. The legislature shall provide by Law for
organizing and dscpning the militia Of this State,
in such manner as they shall deem exPedicnt, not
incompatible with the constitution and laws Of the
United States in relation thereto. ls9l
SIC. Q. Any person who conscientiously scru-
pies TO bear arms, shall not be compelled 70 do so,
but shall pay equivalent for personal service.
SEC. 3. No licensed minister of the Gospel shall
roads, or serve ON juries, in this State.
SEC. I. The governor shall have power to call
forth the militia to execute the laws of the State 70
suppress instructions, and to repel invasons.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-06-07
FemnSairOre Grove for Sale.

VANHE Undersigned offers FOR sale four hundred
acres of land in the Fennmore Grove, in
Grant county, w. I. The above is one of the
most desirable tracts OF land in the Territory OF
Wisconsin, It's situated on the United States
road from Green Bay to Prairie du CHEN, embra-
cling about three hundred of the very choicest tim
ber with about one hundred of the first quality Of
prairie; the tract being also well watered To a
person DESTROYS of farming and keeping public
house, there is no point in he Territory which can
Offer greater advantages. 1t will be sold at very
reduced price, and part OIL time.
For further particulars, enquire OF John Bracken,
at Mineral Point, or of the undersigned, near
Brewster's Ferry, Stephenson county, III.
so If L. d. VANMATRE.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-06-07
THE FEMALE AUCTloNEER.

.. Who'll buy a hear: l"-sweei Mary cries
Mary. the blooming and The fair;
Whose lovely form and dove-like eyes,
Can Danish grief and soothe despair
d" Come, bd--my heart is up for sale.
win no one bid, Pray sir. consider;
'Tis sound, and kind. and fond, and Pale
Besides bargain to the bidder"
.rll bid =" cried Gripus--" will pay
A thousand sovereigns promptly told"
"Tha, is no bid, sir, lei me say
A faithful hearts not bought with gold"
nrll bid.-wilh marriage. faith. and plight
A heart" said John. with love o'erfiowing.'
Ay, that's a bid-,hai's something like
And now my heart is going-golng"
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-06-07
TRoy SArEs.-The Pittsburgh Amer

IRoy SArEs.-The Pittsburgh Amer
lean says:-The late fire has complete
" settled all doubts about the value Of
Iron Safes and 'Salamnnders.' They
arc worthless; worse indeed than worth
less as protection against fire. Out OF
more than one hundred exposed to the
fire in this city, not one saved even sill
yer from melting, much less a single
book or paper. Several were convey
cd into the street, where every thing
in them was burnt up and destroyed,
even the falsely called safcitself We
mention this fact to put the people els
where on thcirg guard. Our merchants
had them from all quarters and ut all
prices, and not one exposed to the fire.
saved a single book, or, is itself again
tit for use, excepting two or three
which were firmly built in the wall, or
protected by heavy stone or brick
vault. so much for the Salamander.
The 'Abestos,' all of them, will be
found neither more nor less than oak
plank or common dirt Let no man,
therefore, trust such in the case of fire.
The only protection in the recent fire
was found in strongly built stone
vaults.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-06-07

TRoUBLEs IN SUFFOLK COUNTY. -
The recent fires which have been rag
ing at different times for the past month,
and which are now daily occurring,
have swept through large portion OF
the woodlands of Suffolk county, des-
troying whole forests of young and
growing timber, and consuming an i'm
mensc quantity OF cord wood, piled up
and ready for market. In some in
stances the fires have extended rom
the railroad to the south side Of the
island, consuming in their progress
number of dwellings, houses, barns and
other property. The whole amour,
thus anihila,ed is variously estimated
at hundreds of thousands of dollars
The locomotives are generally regard
ed us The origin ofthcse conhagrations
The sufferers are highly exasperated
and look upon each train that passes
MS demon Of destruction; and Thu:
feeling has extended widely through
the country. and the people are under
so great state Of excitement just now
tehrc at, rs to be productive of serious
consequences.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-06-07

UNITED STATES CIRCUIT Court
Before Judge Belts.
The United States VS.. executors OF
Henry Eckford, deceascd,-Swart.
won't securities. Action to recover a
mont of bond for Sl5O.000 given by
Eckford rs surety for Mr.. :. Swart-
won't, collector, from 1880 to 1881,
talready referred to- This case was
concluded yesterday. The whole de-
faIcation Of Mr. Swartwout was shown
10 be upwards Of 81, 100000 of which
II is insisted that Sl35,000 was in the
second term of his collectorship, OF
that for which Mr.. Eckiord was sure
ty. This is denied, it being contend
cd that the payment Of S25O,OOO into
the Treasury BY MIR. Swartwout, If
Ter the second term commenced, and
other matters shown, balanced ms ae'
count for the second term. On the part
of the government il is eontended thai
the S250.000 belonged TO the frsttermi
having been collector then, and that
the defalcations alluded to occurred in
the second tenn. A verdict will be
rendered this forenoon. y J. EN-
press. May 18Th,
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-06-07

YNHHE subscriber respectfully in
n forms the public, that ne has com
pleted an arrangement for keeping a
Livery Stable, in IT, village at Platte
vile, in connection with Chamberlin's
Hotel, where he will provide the cerD
best accommo rotations for the Horses OF
his travelling customers. He will also
keep constantly, 10 let, Horses, Bug
gies, Cutters, SC. with the best Ostie''
in the country, always 10 attendance,
he hopes to merit the patronage of the
travelling public.
III. MESSMORE.
November /, 1874.
Wisconsin herald, and Grant County advertiser. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1844-1845, 1845-06-07

! CATCHING AN HEiREss IN KESTUcK-
y.-About two months since, novel
circumstance took place few mics
back Of Covington in the State Of Ken
lucky, the parties having numerous
wealthy acquaintances in this city, 10
whom the story has been told by our
friend Lacy of the Newport Chande-
lier, (Which paper will soon be forth
coming) he having learned it while on
a tour in the practice oflaw at the late
sitting of the courts in that State.
1t appears that very rich old wild
ow lady by the name ofM--, had
an only daughter, who was most beau
tiful creature and could command the
hand Of the proudest Of Kentucky's
sons, but she, strange to say, loved a
little gentleman tailor by the name of
P, who had been SO fortunate as
to WOO her without her mothers knowl-
edge. At length the fact came to the
parents ears and she forbade Mr..
P, her house. A few weeks
after, the old lady had occasion to be
absent one evening till late hour, OF
course the lovers did not let such an
opportunity pass, Of spending the eve
ming together, and when they heard
Mrs. NJ returning, the loycnnot
being able to escape, was pat safely
into a large closet. On the entrance
of Mrs. Nj, she, having had a
hint from faithful servant, made bold
to question her about her lover, and de-
claring that he had just gone out Of
The house. This the damscl stoutly
denied, but her mamma would not be-
lieve her, and as terrible punishment,
ordered her to be locked up in the dark
closet, there to remain till broad day
light. On her opening the closet door
ncxtmorning Mrs. NJ was thun-
derstruck at beholding her daughter
asleep in the young tailor's arms! 1t
is needless to add that the mother no
longer opposed their union, and on
that very day the blushing girl was u
nited to her honorable lover, and they
are now enjoying all the blisses and
kisses Of their romantic honey moon.