The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1845-08-28
J. HOLCOMB, Editor & Publisher.

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Are they Wings or Democrats 1t il
very true that the Democrats are no
satisfied with the tariff as it is bu
tina. they are opposed to tariff
that shall afford equal and just protection
to all lawful and honest occupations, is
falIacy in the extreme. And your cores
pendent B. will confer no small favor on
the wool growers of Vt. if he will. in some
of his logical dives explain why it is, and
why it has been, that the manufacturers
(who are indeed the rich nabobs ofhe land)
for the last three years have been growing
rich, while we farmers have actually been
growing poor2 and this, under the fasci.
mating rays Of this blessed tariff. To me
Sir, the reason is most obvious 1t is by
purchasing foreign wool, which by the
present tariff comes into marke! almost
duty free; only about three mills per Id.
which the manufacturers purchase at from
IA to l6 cents per ID; while duty of 40
per cent is laid upon foreign cloths. Now
all must see that it is for the interest of
the manufacturers to cleanse and work
this foreign wool at this price, rather than
pay even rs cents for our wool grown in
Vermont.
More than 100000 lbs. of this wool
was imported 10 1914 ;over three times she
whole amount grown in the State of Vt.
Now Sir, is it not plain that the conse-
quence of this is, that we must sell our
wool a: this reduced price or not at all p
Who voted for this tariff as ii is? Surely
the Wings; and they now proclaim in the
corners of the streets, and upon the house.
tops that it is right, and we must keep it
as 1t IS; while the Democrats want it
changed in this respect. Now let the far
mers of Vt. decide who are their friends,
and who their opponents; for, is it not OBJ
vious that the farmer who has 1000 lbs.
of wool TO sell, and votes for this tariff, sus.
tains that which takes 5000 from his peck.
ct, and gives it to the manufacturer in the
sale of that wool Farmers which is
better for you, duty of 40 per cent on
cIothun mills on foreign wool, and sell
yours for rs cents per h., or greater per
cent. on wool and sell yours for so cents!
Who are your friends! OH shame Wings,
repent, or your Spss Reeupsrandi will for
ever be gone.
After leaving the protective policy, our
friend in very pathetic and flowery man.
ner pictures out the rich resources of our
State. True it is, that she is fast rising 10
a high position among the other States of
the Union. Its rivers, fertile hills and
dales the inexhaustble abundance of lis
rich mines which are produced from its
bosom, ,hrough the exerlions offs homes! G
industrious habitants, are all giving rise
10 emotions Of gladness and surprise in the
breasts OF our neighbors who, in lncreas-
ing numbers are ffocking to the enjoy>
ment of its wholesome atmosphere. its ro>
mantle scenery and of the mir'hful and in
telligent intercourse with its virtuous and
hospitable inhabitants, who strong " par
take Of the natures Of their patriotic and
liberty loving ancestors. And may they
continue to tread in the footsteps of their
iIlustrious predecessors until the appalling
story Of the oppressed shall be drowned by
the clank of his chains no more: for |
contend that Vermont as State, mas no
no5Ier or higher interest than the advances
ment of freedom and the overthrow of OPP
preston in this our American union. Mel
Their do ! believe that you Mr. Editor, can
your talents in more heaven
sanctioned cause, nor can the people ever
ask, nor should they ever expect, from the
conductors ofthe public press better things.
or more noble and patriotic exeEtions than
in the obtaining and perpetuating of that
blessed freedom, and those inalienable
rights, which to gain. and give to us, our
fathers fought and died.
However much may differ with the
sentiment expressed in The Epist0lG OF
friend B. must say that | very much
doubt that Vermont has any question in
regard to Banks or Railroads which in
importance lies far beyond the question of
slavery or Anli-sIaverv. Thousands OF