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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21
Montpelier, May SOth, 1915
CALEDONIA COUNTY

LIBERTY CONVENTION, met at Danvile, August
ganized by appointing Rev. Jonathan Woodman,
President; S. Goodenough and ]. Morrill,, Esqrs.
Vice Presidents Geo. w. Stone and John Wal
bridge, Secretaries,
Prayer was offered by Rev. Mr.. -
On motion, business committee of five was
raised.
On motion, committee of one from each town
represented, was raised, to report Senatorial can
didates.
Adjourned to halfpast one.
Met pursuant to adjournment
Prayer by Rev. Archelaus Sias,
The committee on nomination of Senators pre-
sented the names Of
Hon. JOSEPH MORRILL,, of Danville, and
Rev. JONATHAN WOODMAN, of Sutton.
Which report was accepted, and unanimously
adopted by the Conventions
The business committee reported series of
resolutions, which were discussed and adopted.
I'VE omit portion of them on account Of their
great length
4th Resolved, That the Ballot Boa is potent
lever to heavs the adamantne bar that secures the
gate of the dungeon where the destitute, dsspised
and prosecuted slave dwels, and bring him forth
to the enjoyment Of liberty.
9Th. Resolved, That shareholders give no en-
couragemont to voluntary industry, which renders
a people happy and praisewOrthy, aud furnishes
a strong bulwark to national prosperity.
9th. Resolved, That ws believe God will come
out in judgment against this nation, for her high
handed oppression, unless her freemen are willing
to be used as means in his hands to extirpate the
unjust system of slavery, 80
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21
THE BRANDED HAND.

On our first page we give the reader specimen
of southern chivalry towards one of our New
England born sons. The engraving is not very
beautifully executed; but we have the consolation
of knowing that il is homemade, being engraved
upon piece Of marble that was produced from
our own Green Mountains.
Look at it, we democrats, who really held the
victim while the burning iron was applied to our
brothers quivering flesh. You who have made
slave State of this slavery-cursed territory,
where this helsh deed was done, with her brand
ing-irons, her chains and whips and worse than
barbrOus laws; only one silent democratic vote in
the Senate, and not solitary voice to oppose it in
the House. Let the glow of shame mantle every
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21
LIBERTY MASS MEETING.

We have just received handful, from which
we learn that the friends of universal Liberty in
Rutland and Bennington Counties, are invited to
assemble at Wells Corner, on Thursday, August
2Sth, at 10 O'Clock, A. M. r. Richards of N. Y
Daniel Roberts, jr. of Manchester, and Rev. N
Day of Ferrisburgh, are expected to address the
meeting. The Dorset Liberty Band will be pres
ent. The Poutney Liberty Choir will also he
there. All invited friends and foes, to attent
and bring their families with them. Let there b.
a grand rally. 1t will probably be one of the arg
est Liberty meetings ever held in the county.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21
THE DIFFERENCE

The Boston Chronicle states precisely the diff
ference between anti slavery wings and Liberty
men. 1t is this: The former are content with
trying to keep slavery where it is, the latter
propose to abolish it, Hampshire Herald
The proposition is more correctly rendered
thus the wings try to abolish slavery, and to this
end endeavor to prevent the extension of its do
minion; the Liberty men propose to abolish
slavery, while the legitimate effects of their eff
forts is to extend the slave territory. This
statement is more in accordance with facts, a,
rejecting people are beginning to see--- Hamp
shire Gazette.
When and where did " the wings" ever "try
to abolish slaveryW Was it in the District O
Columbia where they established apolice at the
expense of the United States to take up slaves
Was it in Florida, where leading wing import
ed Cuba bloodhounds to catch the free negroes
among the Seminoles? Was it in New Jersey
wing State, where wing court has Just re
uersed the construction Of the Bill of Rights
by which slavery was supposed to be abolished
in Massachusetts, Was it in New York, where
wing government refused 10 admit citizens o
color to the right of sufragel Was it in Con
necticut where slavery still exists, and Whil
legislature has repeatedly refused to abolish it
Was it in Massachusetts, where Legislature 81
strongly wing that in the Senate there was no
one opposition vote, refused to pass law pro
hibiting our own citizens from holding slaves
Tell US whereof Boston Chronicle.
This is capital. We will merely add, Was
in Ohio, last winter, when the legislature, whiI
in both branches, refused to repeal the infamous
Black Law Hampshire Herald.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21
For the Freeman.
LAMOILLE COUNTY LIBERTY CONVEN-.
TUON
g. 8. W W S"11si Secretaries.

COUNTY LIBEBTY CONVEN-
TION,
Assembled pursuant to notice, and was called 10
order by B. H. Fuller, Esq.
On motion, the convention appointed Hon. CAL
vim Burnett, President; Samuel Merriam, ESQ.,
and Samuel Pennock, Esq. Vice Presidents; andA
B. w. Poor, Secretary.
On motion, nominating committee of one fromi
each town was appointed to select some suitable.
person, as a candidate for State Senator.
Whereupon, the nominating committee, after a.
short conference, presented the name of Hon Dan
lei Dodge, of johnson, as a candidate for this OF
fee, which report was adopted. The follow
ing resolutions were next introduced, and after a
short discussion were adopted.
Resolved That the Liberty party in its priuc-
pies and more especially in its practice, is the on
Iy Abolition party in the country, and the slave
power feels & acknowledges it, the Wing resolu-,
tons in their late State Convention notwithstand-
ing.
Resolved, That John Tyler and John G. Cal
boun were the principal instruments in the hands
of the slave power, in effectng the annexation of
Texas-that as Tyler was made President by the
Wing party, and Calhoun Secretary of State by
Wing Senate, therefore the Wings alone are re-
sponsible for that measure.
Adjourned sine die.
CALVIN BURNETT, President.
B. w. PooR, Secretary.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21

democratic cheek, who has lent his support to a
party which has so long eaten up their own prin-
cpes, violated every article in their creed and
given their whole support to a system that would
disgrace Turk. The democrats have had it in
their power to have abolished slavery in Florida
long ago, as none doubt the power of Congress to
destroy slavery in the territories. As you look on
that hand, then, remember you have done it. Let
this truth arouse your Indignation against the sys-
TEN of oppression which you have so long helped
to sustain, and lead you to fosake party so des-
ttue of real democracy, the corner stone of which
is slavery.
Look at that hand, ye wings, who boast of being
the anti slavery party, and assert if you cam that
you had nothing to do in inhictng undeseryed
punishment upon this New Highlander, who was
about his Masters business You, too, have
welded sufficient power to have put an end to
slavery in that territory have kept it out of the
Union as a slave State; but you have prostituted
the power entrusted to your keeping to support
rather than destroy slavery.
Only eight silent votes were cast against the
scheme in the Senate and not one dared to openly
and boldly oppose it, and since it was dsne, scarce
" one leading wing orator ,or editor has entered
his protest against it.
We justly charge the branding of that hand up
on you, wings and democrats, and call upon you
to deny it if you can.
We ask Liberty men, ~ho may look upon that
hand, to renew their vows at the temple of Liber-
ty, and let those letters be deeply engraved upon
your hearts, and let them be the initials of the
Liberty creed. SUPPORT SHAREHOLDERS
never! nor parties pledged to their support.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21
Be Active +! Be VigiIant {!

We hope that no pains will be spared to secure
the attendance at the polls and the VOTE Of every
friend of the slave. A single vote in favor Of the
Liberty organization, at the present crisis, will
tell more npon the destruction of slavery than a
hundred petitions to Congress, or five hundred
threats to dissolve the Union in case Texas is an
nexed, or even thousand prayers offered by thesS
who refuse to touch the burden of slavery with SO
much as their little finger, Be vigilant
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21
VOTE AS YOU PRAY.

Christian brother, have you been praying the
past year that God would give us oppressors to
rule over us, or men who are unwilling to break
away from the support of oI"very-that the evil
may be perpeuated, and nothing done to wrest
the scepte from the hand: of those who have SO
long welded it for the destruction of human
rights; thenyou will be consistent in voting with
one of the old parties. But if you have prayed
tina! God would give us rulers who will he lovers
of Justice and haters of opprsssion-that he would
stay his avenging arm and remove this curse from
the and-then vote for the slave--cast your in
huence on the side of the few who are determined
to be honest with their God and the slave and vote
as you pray. Refuse longer to insult heaven and
mock the Almighty by praying for the slave and
voting for his master.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21
CORRESPONDENCE

For The freeman.
MEssRs. EDIToRs:--Tn your paper Of last week
appears a notice from the Rev. John Grdey, az
cusing me with having garbIed and misrepresent-
ed the minutes of tho Montpelier Association.
1t is due to myself to say, that, not having the
document in question at hand, when prepared the
communication alluded to, for the press, quoted
from memory entirely, and supposed quoted cor
rcctIy. Please copy the original minutes Of the
association which Tnow send you, and my gar
bted EXTRACT and let the public decide who is gull
ty Of intentional Misrepresentation and criminal
'garbing' of the truth.
L. d. POMEROY.
Montpelier, Aug. Goth, l945.
Extract from the Minutes of the Montpelier AssO-
citation, made al its meeting in Waterbury, 27M
May, lS45.
A letter was read from l.. D. Pomeroy-n Stat
ed supply to the church in Moretown, complain
ing of this Association, in substance that its men,
bers are rot holy men and that they do not teach
defend the doctrine of sinless perfection in this life
expressing therefore determination TO withdraw
from this body:
Wherefore it was unanimously Resolved, That
Rev. l.. d. Pomeroy having withdrawn himself
from this Association, is no longer member Their
ot-and that his name be stricken from the Roll.
Also that the Register be directed to give notice Of
the same in the Vermont Chronicle"
J. GRIDLEY, Register.
Montpelier, May SOth, l945
"Whereas Rev. l.. D. Pomeroy has withdrawn
from this Association because its members are mol
holy men, and do not teach the doctrines of Sunless
perfection in this life, Therefore, Resolved, That
Rev. L. D. Pomeroy, having withdrawn from this
Association. is no longer member of this Associ-
alton, and that his name be stricken from the roll
JOHN GRlDLEY."
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21
THE VOICE OF FREEDoMAGA1N.

The Voice is out upon us again with nearly a
friend Holcomb will keep cool, and remember that
when too large charge is fired, it sometimes
kicks back, and it may be so in his case. Perhaps
the friends of the slave in this State, will find out
into whose hands he Is playing, and stop his pa
per without being asked to do it. We are charg-
ed with having said we should njure him all we
could We acknowledge that we told him in his
office, that he was the first editor who had proved
traitor to the Liberty party, in pulling down the
Liberty flag and hosting the bloody Wing flag;
that so long as he advocated principles in common
with ourselves, we did nothing to injure the cIrcu-
Iaton of his paper, but as he had now arrayed
himself against us as an opponent, we should treat
him as we do all other Wing editors, viz: to de-
crease their circulation aud increase our own
1t was for this reason that we told him that we
should do all in our power that was consistent, to
iniure the circulation Of his paper. Our motto is,
support the press that advocates our principles. in
preference to one that openly opposes our cause,
or what is worse, one that is all things to all men,
first pig, and then puppy friend and an enemy
at the same time; these are the worst of all men
to deal with. If Mr.. H. wishes to call hard names
and attack our character, we shall hereafter give
him the privilege unmoIested, and if he chooses to
support the Wing party, let the Wings support
him. C.C.B
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21
Y OTE s.

We have sent votes into every county but Rut-
land, Bennington and Windham. Let the county
Committees in these counties see to it, that every
town is supplied with votes. Ifsome of the towns
in different parts of the State should not receive
refuse to vote on this account, but if there is no
other way, cut out votes from the Freeman, or
write them, and let some one be at the polls as
soon as the box is open, to distribute votes and
see that every thing is done right.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21
The liberty Men Of MOntne!ieE

One and all, are earnestly invited to meet at the
vestry Of the Free Church on Saturday next, the
23d inst, at O'Clock, P. M, to select candidate
for the office of town representative and transact
important business preparatory to the approaching
election. A discussion may be expected. Let
this call be generally responded to-and the hour
remembered-6 o'clock.
By order of Town Committee.
Aug. 90, 1916.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21
WHITE SLAVES.

The following is an extract from an article in
the Watchman, under the above caption:
" Freelnen of Vermont, are you prepared to
make these base-born vassaIs your rulers! Are
you content to he the subjects of slaves! Is free,
brave, proud Vermont, whom all have honored as
the foe Of tyranny and the champion Of the OPP
pressed, now going to tear from her brow all her
bright laurels and basely get down in the dust,
and crouch obsequously at the feet of southern
mastersl"
Surely this cannot be an extract from the organ
OF the wing party, which was ready, last fall, to
compass sea and land to get one vote for their
southern master, who was the embodiment of their
principles, and who is said to have affirmed, if he
could not have black slaves they must give him
white ones. How long will the freemen of Yer
mont be hoodwinked into the support Of party,
so fair on the outside but within, SO full of cor
ruption and umcIeanness?
Does the new editor Of the Waterman expect
to make the true friends of the slave in Vermont
believe that the Wings are the "champions OF the
oppressed" so long as they tamely submit to the
encroRchments of slavery and vote for president
who declared he would suffer the torures Of the
inquisiion, rather than sign bill to carry out the
spirit of the resolutions of which tho wings Of Yer
mont so loudly boast!
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21

tE5~ MILTON CLARKE, will speak at Brattleboro
instead Of Wilmington, on Monday, the LIST of
September, at o'clock, P. M and also in the
evening. Let the friends see to it that Mr.. Clark
has large audienee to address.
We hope the friends in Dover will get up a rou-
sing Mass Meeting on Friday, August 80.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21

05-REv N. DAY will commence a series OF
Anti-Slavery Lectures at East Poultney, nexl
Monday evening, in the Baptist meeting House
and continue them during the week. The friends
of Liberty in that part of the State are battling
slavery and the old parties in good earnest, and
will give good account of themselves week
from next Tuesday.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21

WLkcsbarre PAM Matlack editor of the
American Citizen, writes in his paper of his late
visit to Wilkesbarre:
sin little while l discovered our good friend
Gdersleeve, of this place, at whose house am
now writing. 1t is matter of joy to find at this
depot one of the gang of slaves who were fired
on and part captured near Washington city,
He says that it was thought that only eight
would meet at the starting place, when 10 there
appeared AZ. Thirteen of these were separated
the first night. And when attacked the company
numbered only 81, Ofothers he knows moth
ing God help them, Vain is the help of
man.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21

to your hearts content, without molestation; and
you have an undoubted right to sink your red
hot BRANDING-IRONS into the flesh of
FREEMEN who believe in the
Declaration of American Independence!---Her-
kimer Freeman
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21

The Crops in the Connecticut Valley are SUI
fering much from want of rain, The River is
so low that there is hardly water enough to float
scow in the channel: Many mills have stop
ped. Grass, Oats, Corn and other Grain are all
materially cut short
The college libraries of this country number
about 600 900 volumes. The libraries of the
Legislatures of the different States are also con-
siderable There are at least some 800 or 600,
600 volumes, in public collections mostly.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21

HIT MANY of our Vermont Wing and Demo
cratic papers are filled with abuse Of the Liberty
parly-the one class charging us with being the
ally of the "Locos," and the other OF the Wings.
We are about great work. and could not, if we
would, come down to handy epithets with these
men. But of this they may be assured-we are
enlisted against slavery and all its allies, and shall
surely prevail. So, pop away!
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21

COurage' Liberty Men!-Hear what CaSslus,
NJ. Clay says of the Liberty Party
"The seeds of an Independent party is PLAN,
ted, party of slow but sure growth, but of GER
tain success---and lasting power--traitors in the
eyes of the American slavocracy-but Patriots
and ImmortaLs in the grateful appreciation Of
coming generations"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21

bG- Our ncighbors of the Patriot and Watch
man are changing long arguments and hard words
over the management of the State fnances-the
former charging, and the latter denying, that ex-
travagance and corruption have been INDUCED in,
and that the propretors Of the Waterman have
enjoyed large benefits in the line of patronage
We are unable to Judge of the merits of the con-
troversy. Undoubtedly, the Messrs. WatOns,
being publishers of the organ of the State govern
ment have Jared somewhat sumptuOusly from the
public treasury; and we have just as little doubt
that the printer of the Patriot has his ustful eyes
upon the same depository:-but it seems to us
rather small affair to engage the entire energies
of the two great parties in the State, while they
can pass UNDECIDED by, and trampls in the dust,
the fundamental truth of our political creed, that
MAN is MAN. Alive to the "other great Interests"
ofhandling the public treasure, they can behold in
silence, or with appreciation,
"AMERIcANs to market driven,
And barterd as the brute for God"-
they can listen with uRfeeng hearts to the ago
nzing cries ofthe millions whom they have assist
ed to throttle, to manaele, and cast into the prs-
On-house of slavery! How long will the mass of
the people be deceived in respect to these thngs'
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21

" Let as aloneP'-A pretty motto for gang
of Ishmaelites, the enemies Of their country and
their race
Oh certainly, sister Florida you must be al
lowed to rob, outrage, and murder the niggers"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21

Answer. do not scruple to characterize
such insinuations as unworthy of any man Of
right principles and honorable bearing -Cassius
IL CLAW
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21
TIL FREEM MAN.

PLANT as reedswhere FreedOmswaters glide
Firm as the hills to stem OppressIon's tidel'
MONTPELIER, VI AUGUST 81, 1845
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1845-08-21

o. Bimey has been nominated by his fol-
lowers in Michigan as their candidate for Gov
ernor After his important service in aid Of
Polk and Texas conspiracy, can the Loco Fo-
cos be so cruel as to refuse him their support
Tribune
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-03-13
THE STATE SENTINEL
weekly


Is published erery Thursday Office IHinois st.
Second Book North Of Washington.
OFThe State Sentinel will contain much larger
amount Of residing matter, all subjects of general
interest tan any other newspaper in indiana
TERAlS.-1xo dollars year, always in advance.
In no instance viii moro than number be sent TIL
the money IS received Subscribers viii receive tue
nesce few weeks before the expiration Of each year
or term, and if the payment for succeeding year or
term be not advanced, the paper viii be discontinued.
This rule viii be strictly adhered TO IN al cases.
Five Dollars VIII be received for three years; or,
three copies viii be sent ono year for the same.
One dollar will be received for SIX monihS-alTGyS
Garatce.
ADVERTISEMENTS win be inserted three times
at one dollar square, ESQ ems) and be continued at
the rate of - cents square weekly. Quarterly adj
vertisements inserted at S3a square of 100
Yearly advertisers will be accommodated on rea-
sonable terms which should always be made in writ
ing agreed upon.
All advertisements from abrOld must be accompanied
Iy the cash /; attention will be paid to them.
Postage must be paid.
01TPOstmasters are allowed to frank letters con-
aiming remittances.
05-In fIanking, Postmasters must not forget to
write their names in fall under the word Free
Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1845-03-13
DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES
md Measures.

A simple and frugal Government, confined within
strict Constitutional limits.
strict construction of The Constitution and no as
sumption of doubtful powers.
No National Bank to swndlc the hbosiBg poruIa-
ton.
No connection between tie government and banks.
diplomacy, asking for nothing but what IS clear
[lght and submitting to nothing wrong.
NO public debt either by the General Government,
sty
No assumption by the General Government Of the
debts OF the States, either directly or indirectly by
distribution of the proceeds Of the public lands
A Revenue tariff, discriminating in favor Of the
poor consumer instead of tie rich capitalist
No extensive system of internal Improvement by
the General Government, by the States.
constitutional barrier against iTnprosidcnt State
loans.
The honest payment of our debts and the sacred
preservation Of the public faith.
A gradual return from paper credit system.
No grants of exclusive charters and privileges, BY
special Legislation, % banks.
No cOnnexion. between Church and State
No prescription for honest opinions.
Fostering aid to pablo education
A progressive reformation of all abuses.