The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-01-23

OF committee located al Rochester N. Y
and under the superinlend'nce OF the Rev
Hiram Wilson which are now 10 specia
need OF pecunIary support; therefore.
ResOloed, that we cordially welcom,
, the agent Of that mission the Rev JOSIAH
Henson, 10 this slate. and respectfully re
quest all the friends OF Humanity to give
aim cordial hearing, and to contribute
of their substance for The beuef! of that be
nevolent object
| 9. Resol0ed, That we, as body, will
wage eternal war against each and every
principle OF set of principles, action or
cause Of action, which may or Can tend 10
enslave or degrade the human species.
10. ResOLved, That holding with WIN.
Pm +" that slavery is the greatest pracll
cal evil that ever afflicted She human race"
and III The language Of d.. Hopkins in
l776, "Lha. slavery Is IN all instances a
very great and crying sin, there being
nothing equal 10 II on the lace OF the
earIh," therefore, 1t Is the solemn duty of
the christian ministry 10 discuss this sub.
lect. as one OF the appropriate du.les Ut re.
iglous teachers, aud that "egect Of this
duly in this fearful crisis OF our history,
constitutes Il toll exouerallon from public
confidence as religious guides.
IL. Resolved, That IN our judgment,
the Congress D; me Unned States Is THIS
day responsible lor The existence OF that
system OF slavery, which, III carrying oul
OF the laws which are essential 10 its ex.
lstence, is shocking the civilized world
with lnhumanly branding, pilIorying, fin
ing and lmprisoning Capl. Walker. con-
signing TO the penlIenllary for years the
humanity loving Torry,a Work, u Burr,
a Thompson, aud even Miss Webster,
daughter OF our own lberly-loviug Green
Mountain State d: and as one OF the Tree
States have controlling majority IA Con
gress, the branc Of guilt will be placed up.
On our toreneads at The bar of an iutelll-
gent universe.
IL. Resolved. That the overthrow of
slavery will ensure the success of all those
pecuniary aud financial measures on which
depend the prosperity OF the whole people
OF this country.
H. Resolced, Thatexperience confirms
the sentiment advanced nearly Two years
ago by the National Convention AT Butfa-
10 "lhai the Liberty Party has not been !
merely tor The overthrow oi
Slavery, It's first decided effort must Indeed |
be directed against slavehoIding. as the |
grossest form and the most revolving man
ifeslalion Of Despolism bu, i. will also
carry on, the principles of equal right: In |
10 all their practical Consequences and ap |
pIicalons and support every just measur,
conducive to individual and social free
lon.
IA. ResolUed, That the vile altemp. of
of one OF the political parties IN
his country to prove by base forgery
hat Mr.. Blrney had pledged himself 10
Il go for the men and measures OF the dem.
mocraic party aud 10 refrain from sgila.
ing thu subject of slavery" deserves aud
will receive the warmest Indignation of
all honest and caudid men of every par
y.
Is. ResolOed. Tha, The agency OF the
eaders of the wing party in procuring
md circulating the forged letter, purnor.
ing to be from Mr.. Brney 10 J. B. Gar.
and at a time aud in a manner that it
'oud not be counteraced until after the
presidential election proves tina. they are
responsible for this gross and pa pabIe
raud.
10. Rssolred That as the coIored wo.
nan recently abducted from this State bv
3ally and Mutt had been brought into this
State by the voluntary &C, OF her owner,
The thereby became free and entitled to
he protection Of The laws.
H. Resolved. Tina, it is duty which
he State owes to emancipated slaves with.
n her Iimils-to its colored population
o the people at large--to freedom and 10
he honor OF lis own name, 10 use all the
means supplied by the Consultation and ,
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