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Carroll free press. [volume] (Carrollton [Ohio]) 1834-1861, 1846-09-18
WHIGS OF CARROLL!

Whereas Leonard Harsh, Esq, the nominee
of the late Wing Convention has declined being
candidate for Representative, it becomes, there
fore, necessary that another Convention be held
for the purpose of selecting a suitable person to
represent Wing measures in the next Legislature
Of Ohio.
WHIGS OF CARROLL, come up to Car
rolton en- mdSSe, on
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JOB WORK

Neatly executed 1t this office.
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For The Free Press.
An UNCONPROMIsNG WING.

Mr.. EDITOR.
friend has handed me the last number
Of the "Liberty Aduoeate," containing ON edito-
rial article in which my name is brought before
the public. The article is as follows:
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SIIERIFF'S SALE.

September II, I8iG-i8-2,. Pr. fee {
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-13

Those men, who say that African slavery is DIVINE
institution, to be consistent must condemn the chorts
Of Christian phanthropsts for its extinction ana must
assume that the opposition to the African slave uaue
is SINFUL They must regard ship from the shores OF
Africa, with her human cargo of hundreds OF beings
crammed into narrow compass, and dying daily OF
pestilence as an argosy of Divine love on its way to
bless the land that is to be titled by its miserable car
co. What if, in view of such an awful, such a bias
phemous such damnable proposition, good men should
reco from the desecrated affairs of religion and reject
the written records in which the teachers of that re
gion profess find proofs of the Divinity of slavery
We have heard neghbors declare that, the Bible
taught any such doctrine, they would turn their backs
foul and stupendous imposture, and read on
y the volume of the visible creation for their edifca
ton.
But, thank heaven, not reduced to the sad al
tentative Of either rejecting the bible, or believing in
the divinity Of that appalling system of wrong in the
midst of which our lot is cast The bible teaches hu-
brotherhood too thoroughly to u.s. to permit OF our
being mised by those blind leaders of the blind who
would persuade us to believe that doing Gods
SERVICE by making merchandise Of men, and by exort
ing from the labor of uemuneated muscles the bread
with which we nourish our bodies. Better would it be
for us, if those preachers who try to convince that
system Of oppression is from heaven would denounce
that bible which they profess to reverence, and
out as open propagators of infdey. They would then
be met and vanqushed by victorious truth, unblush
ing and unsqueamsh n6dels are met and vanquished.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-13
The Tariff,

This entire nation, and especially the northern
or manufacturing part, is again convulsed with a
change in the tariff new element is thus furnished
for partizan strife. The wing papers are teeming with
violent denuncations of the new tariff law and glow
inc pictures of the utter ruin that will follow to the
manufacturing and through that to the agricultural in
terest; while the democrats using such arguments
as they can to convince the producing class that their
interests are better protected under the new than the
old law
Of the tariff question, in general or the comparative
merits of the tariffs of 40 and 49, we do not propose
now to speak. Indeed, with all the mysticism and
Misrepresentation that have been thrown upon the sub
ect by designing part:zans, it is not little difficult to
come to correc: conclusion. But this we may say
that having surrendered the management of the whole
subject into the hands of those pledged to the interest
of slavery, it would be singular if the bill should
extend the fostering hand of protection and encourage
ment to the interests of free labor.
Our object, at this time, to call attention to the
fact, which has been asserted by the friends Of the
Liberty organization for the last ten years, that the
slaUe potCer rules this natiOn and creates bank and ia
No rate of duties or system of finance will be allowed
to stand one moment after it begins to subserve the
ends of free labor The edlc goes forth, from those
who are "born to rule" and the work is done instru-
ments enough can always be found. The great ma
tiona "corn-shucking" is going on, with savehoding
directors behind the curtain The two parties are
stimulated for the strife by the assurance of cheating"
their opponents; while the shrewd managers are
full to dispose of their reserved balance of power where
it will turn the scale in favor of slavery.
How long will intelligent freemen of the north be
Indifferent to the demands of their true interest," as
well to the claims of humanity and patriotism? How
long will they be divided and engrossed by the annual
exctements of the pro slavery parties while they bow
submissvey at the feet of that prolific source of ma
tona evil? How long will they be content with fee
BILE and Intellectual attempts to protect their minor in
teress, which they hug to their bosoms and breathe
the breath of life into that monster which preys upon
their dearest rights?
Freemen of Vermont SLAVERY must be abol-
shed, before can have permanent prosperity. And
we thank God thaits that that pecunary success
which is gratifying to the natural heart, cannot be
obtained while we rample millions of our fellow be-
ings in the dust for in this we have strong guaran
ty that the system will be abandoned But this must
be the work of fccmen: are there not frecmen to &C
complish it?
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-13
Addison Co. Liberty Convention.

AT a call of the Co. Committee, the Liberty party
assembled at the Court House in Middlebury, Aug.
4th. Organized by appointing H. Needham, of Bris.
toll Presdent Israel Stow, of Mddlebury, and Rev. C.
H, Lovejoy of Ferrisbugh Vice Presidents; O. Shoes
of Ferrsburgh Secretary.
Prayer by Rev. C. H. Low eioy.
On notion committee of two from each town rep
resented chosen to report candidates for count,
Senator'S
On motion, S. Pearl Lathrop, B. F. Haskell, Hand
N. Guindon, c. Cook, C. H. Lovejoy R. L. Fuller were
chosen committee on resolutions.
On motion, djourned
Half past l o'clock, convention assembled
Prayer by Rev. C. J. Goodwin
The chairman of the nominating committee repor
ted the names of Benjamin F. Haskell, of Cornwall
and Ira Clifford, of New Haven, as candidates for Co
Senators.
On mot ion, R. L. Fuller, N. Guindon, Milo Stow
Silas Dodge, Jacob Dewey were chosen county COM
mittee for the ensuing year.
On motion, the county committee were authorized to
appoint Town Committees.
The chairman on resolutions reported the following
resolutions, which were ably discussed and adopted
l. Resolved, That the principles and measures OF
the Liberty Party are such approved by Reve-
ation and must commend themselves to every well
informed mind.
q Resolved, That to pray for good rulers and then
to eectoneer and vote for shareholders, their abet
TORS absurdy too great for the practice of the
consistent christian or true patriot.
3. Resolved, That the late efforts to sustain the
system of Slavery in the admission of Florida with
constitution making slavery perpetual, the annexation
of Texas saveholding Territory, the existing War
with Mexico, declared and wageA as we believe with
view to enlarge the theatre and multiply the victims
of cruel thraldom, only confirm previous views Of
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-13
Six Suggestions for the Election.

/. Remember that members of Congress are
to be chosen this year.
2. The BALANCE OF POWER" when we get
it in any election, is ours to keep, not to sell it
for any temporary advantage, as electing Lib
erty man by the sacrifice of Liberty principles,
but to hold on to it until we Can get THE POW
ER-to overthrow slavery.
3. Keep entirely aloof from both the old par
ties. The Liberty party is founded on the con.
viction that neither of them ever will or ever can
free the slave. BY their very organization and
nature both are alike instruments of the SiaUe
pOwcr-each acting in its own way, and each
doing its peculiar work for slavery. They are
kept SO evenly balanced, that they can always
be played off one against another, so that both
may be kept dependent and submissive to the o.
verseers. Their managers look for office as the
reward of their efforts to keep the North in sub
lection to the South The Democratic party,
as organized by Mr.. Van Buren,, is more open,
bold and reckless in its subserviency. The
Wing party is compelled to be more cautious,
and even in some local sections to appear to be
anti-savery in some particulars. But pretended
ana nedTlleSS HIenuS are always more udHHeI-
Gus and hurtfuI than open enemies. Watch
them.
A. Make all diligence to get Liberty papers
circulated in your town. and discourage all you
can the circulation Of pro-savery papers, because
newspapers make and control public sentiment
on all questions in this country of public char
acter, and every dollar paid to the support Of
pro-slavery papers goes in fact to the putting
down of abolition, while our anti-savery papers
need the support.
5. Beware Of political snares, false and coIat
eral issues, false reports and forgeries about Lib
erty candidates-for all such are designed by
party men to break US up by exciting jeaIousies
in our ranks.
6. Remember, "Liberty for alI'' is our watch
word and fidelity to God, the slave, our coun-
try, our own rights and each other, in well or
gained mode of action, executed with wachfuI
ness and care, in wisdom, but with promptness
and diligence is absolutely necessary to our sue
cess, and "great shall be your reward. ---Emdnc
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-13
DOinGS of CONGRESS-,

Congress is beginning to york, now that the scs-
sion is nearly closed The following important bills
have been passed since our last issue: The Subtreas-
ury Bill; the Warehousng Bill and the bill making
indemnity for French Spoliatons, prior to the year
1900. The President has signed all those but the
last, to which think he will give the "goby" by
keeping it in his pocket till Congress rises. direct
veto is anticipated by ohers-and this would be moth
ing surprising, seeing that Mr. Polk has got his "hand
in" by vetoing the River and Harbor Bill, whose pas
sage we announced last week-a step which will be a
great disappointment to the West, especially.
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Rob
ert Grier of Pa. as Judge of the Supreme Court.
The President has sent to both Houses of Congress
official notification of the ratification of the Oregor
treaty.
The Bill to Organize IA Territorial Government in
Oregon was passed on Thursday in the House. An
amendment proposed by Mr.. Thompson of Pa. to ex-
clude Slavery from the Territory forever was adopted
by vote of 108 to 43.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-13
For the Green Mountain Freeman.
Washington County Grammar School,

We were present at the examination of the students
of the above school few days since, and desire lc
express the high qualification felt at the manner in
which the pupils went through the examination.
was not present during the whole of the exercises and
regret the fact very much for the slight attendance Of
a few hours gave me to form high opinion of the
character of the school. The instruction and qualif-
cations of the pupils increased the desire still longer
to be present and make myself acquainted with the
admirable system which the teacher of this institution
seemed so successfullyto have pursued. We cannot
doubt but that the skill and experience of the teachers
coupled with their very gratifying success will be the
means of placing under their judcious superintendent
many of the youth OF this community and state
The compositions of the young ladies we're tasteful
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-13
DRIVING.

We commend the following paragraph from the
Washington correspondence of the Charleston
Patriot, to the attention of our democratic read
ers 1t will be seen that the democrats of the
free States get no credit for sincere belief in
the doctrine of free trade. Their policy is held
up as the result of "driving."
"The tactics Of the democrats we're admlra-
Bile, and to no one is due more than to the ven
cradle editor of the Union. Old Butcher CON-
ing in the nick of time, as he did on the fatal
field of Waterloo, was not more decisive Civic
tory, than the editorial article in the Union,
shooting BrinkcrhQf as a desertcr, and DRIVING
back the Ohio Democrats to their duty. re-
peat to you, it was that article which secured
the victory-it made its appearance liz an oppor-
tune moment, and was successful, and to the
Napoleon of the Press, rightfuy belongs the
victory"
Driving back the Ohio democrats to their
duty" The system Of "driving" is in great
vogue in the South Driver Richie is immor-
talized, as II, re than match for the whole
Democratic de egaton from Ohio! Is not the
State honor
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-13
Third District.
o. SHoLEs, Sec'y,

The Liberty party district convention met at West
ford on the 9th inst, when the Hon. VIM. P. Briggs,
of Richmond was called to the chair and Dr. Smith,
of Burlington, was appointed secretary
A committee of two from each town was appointed
to nominate candidate for member of Congress.
Adjourned until 2 o'clock
The committee appointed to nominate member Of
Congress, reported the name of Rev. NORRIS DAY
of Ferrisburgh, for that Office which report accep-
ted
The convention appointed Messrs. A. o. Adds, Of
St. Adams, VIM. P. Briggs, of Richmond, and c. G
Briggs of Burlington, District committee.
The meeting was ably addressed by the Rev. Mr.
Paine of Ill., DR.. Lafon and Rev. John Gregory, Spir-
tied remarks were made by several able and dlstn
guished gentlemen of the district
The following resolutions were unanimously adop
ted
l. Resolved, That the Rev. Mr.. Paine and Doct
Laon have the united and sincere thanks of the con
venton for their able and highly interesting addresses
9 Resolved That the friends of the slave in West
ford are entitled to the hearty thanks of the conven
ton for their attention and kindness, and the yer
bountifu provisions of their tables which were free
all. Adjourned.
w. P. BRIGGS, President.
Curru Sec
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-13

Essex CoUNTY.-We learn that the friends of the
Liberty cause in this county have nominated EDWARD
H. WEBB, Esq, of Gudhall, as candidate for Senator
We trust Col. Webb will receive the hearty support
of all such as desire to testify their regard for the
rights and liberties of man, over the comparatively sell
fish and senseesS jargon which divides the other par
ties Have not the friends of Liberty in Essex County
been long enough deceived and betrayed by the meay
words and Sleeps clothing of political demagogues
who have, at heart no sympathy for the cause of i'm
partial freedom? We trust they have and that the
approaching election will demonstrate the fact.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-13

The Maine Standard makes an appeal to the
Liberty friends of that State, in view Of the APP
preaching election, which is so near what we
are DESTROYS of impressng upon the minds of
Vermont Liberty men, that we give its sub
stance, adapted to our meridian.
Liberty men, are you doing your dutyl You
know your cause-its greatness-its immeasura-
Bile importance-the condition of the slaves
and of the country, and what must be DONE
You know your past labors and sacri6ces-pro-
tracted and severe, and that we have carried our
cause almost to the point of triumph. Light
begins to appear on the mountains. One mo-
ments reflection will show you the absolute i'm
portance of strong libety vote this year-the
seed year of lS4S. 1t is not very improbable
that our vote this year may be sufficient to place
Vermont essentially where New Hampshire is, at
east ill certain prospect
Now there is but one question. WIZ you do
your duty? Yea or nay! The yeas have it.
Well then word with you, friend, if you
please, as to the hO'C of the thing
|. Wake up
2. Consult some of your liberty men if you
have any, and secure the appointment of COM
mittee in every part of the town, That done
in cvery tOwn will give us 1000 votes, otherwise
lost
3. Procure some reading tracts, &c,
for circulation in every family.
A. Go to your neighbors and townsmen, not
to debate and jangle, but to talk kindly about
their duty. If they will not do this leave them.
Explain our principles and objects, and remove
their difficulties. Do not overlook the poor
but honest Iaborers, and give them something to
read
s. Hold meetings in school houses-two OF
three of you-for consultation and to stir up
each other, as well as to enlist those who may
meet with you. Read, talk and sing Liberty
songs.
6. Procure public Addresses if possible.
7. Be sure that every Liberty voter will be
at the polls, if life and health are spared
G3~ Hare yOur ballots in tocn tho weeks before
election. Do not neglect this--it will give us
500 additional votes.
s. If suitable man can be found who can
spend one or two Weeks-more or less-ln the
|
cause in your own and neighboring towns, call
him out by all means, and supply him with pa
pNrs
O. Call out the young men for Addresses.
10. Remember you are somebody. Don't
look for some great thing to be done, but dc
your own duty as Nan. The "One Man
Powcr" is the mightiest on EARTH
Liberty Men of Vermont! Suffering Millions
appeal to you--will you help them? A heavy
Liberty vote this year, such as we have fail
chance to have, such as we are to hare will be
like long lever under the old citadel Dom
stand debating with yourself whether your sou
is bigger than ninepence, but freely make the
sacrifice of time and money for so holy, so sub
lime cause. Begin NOW.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-13

ly written and exhibited much talent and mental dis
cplne. Several of them were Of high order, espe-
cally those entitled Education" friendship" and
Pursuit of happiness" The speaking of the young
gentlemen was excellent The closing grafton of Mr.
Clark well written, and delivered in manner high
y praise worthy 1t evinced originality of concep-
ton strength and solidiy of thought rarely to be
met with.
From all we have seen and been able to learn con-
corning this school, we can say with great truth, that
the admirable system of instructon-the experience
and tact of the Principal and the popularity of him
self and assistant strongly commend it to the favor Of
the public. R.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-13

Fate of the PmticipatOrs Of the Alton Riots,
which 'cerc enacted in the taH Of 1887.
The account below is from an Alton cores
pendent of the Anti-Slavery Standard, the truth
of which, says the editor, may be entirely relied
upon.
|. John Francis, the one who assembled the
ladder and fired the warehouse of Godfrey &,
Gilman, and at whom Lovejoy was aiming to
fire at the moment he was shot, is now in the
Missouri penltentiary, for an attempt to commit
murder, burglary, and robbery, sentenced for
forty years.
2. Jennings, (known as DR.. J,) supposed to
be the one who shot Loveioy, was killed at New
Orleans in a bowie-knfe fight across table in a
clearinghouse, being horribly mutilated in the
ARRAY
8. DIR. Beals, leader of the mob, and who
claimed the credit of killing Lovejoy, fouriShed
for season as surgeon-generaI in the Texan ar
my, though all the while grossly dissoIute, and
extremely Incorporate. He finally accompanied
hunting party to Santa Fe, and was murdered
while on the excursion by a company of Canaan
che Indians
4. Roch, one of the most ignorant and wick
ed of the mob, but possessed Of great strength,
is now either in the Kentucky or Ohio pen
iteniary, for twelve years, for some crlme-un-
known,
The above named were among the most dis
tinguished of the scoundrels The reminder
of them are either dead, in prisons, or travelling
vagabonds Not one of them to my knowledge,
has since succeeded in any respectable business,
or attained any reputation except for crime and
vilainy.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-13
To the Corresponding Secretary:

To the Corresponding Secretary
QUEEN's BUSH, July Is, 1876
1t is hope that buoys up the spirits of our people in
the midst of discouraging and trying circumstances
"hol that better days are coming" Oh, may they
come and may they be enabled here in the Wilderness
to lay foundation for future home for themselves
and their children | have my trials with them-nay,
bear part in each and in all Of theirs, and think
may safely say try to relieve them and help them ev
cry way can. Yes, that do all that in me lies to
advance their physical, mental moral and religious
mprovement-ther temporal and spiritual prosperity
And yet how little-ho little it is! Although It's but
little, have it in my heart to d. and the Lord accepts
it am still aboring under some adverse circumstan-
ces but with the rest hope that better days
coming soon
We are doing something at building, so that must
have workmen some, and have about as many children
in my family as most mothers, and large SC iool-
all in the house with but room, Though do
my cooking out of doors,) and without any help Had
| more room, would get some one to assist me, but
till then think it not best | recognize the hand of
the Lord in the fifty dollars from Connecticut | felt
that it would come from some source, but from where
| knew not, We were in need of the money, and for
the object for which they bestowed that.
| hope we shall soon have school house that is
comfortable both for schools and meetings. We are
building house % feet square. My school is very
prosperous, though the whoopng cough is with us at
present which is quite dctriment. Gladly would |
be more definite about our doings, but my time is
wholly occupied--therelore you must excuse me at
present.
Were it not that cast my care on Jesus, my below
ed Savior, l could not possibly stand it AS it is,
scarcely know what care means My health is good
and my spirits are always buoyant- willing the viii
of the Lord be done in all things. Cheerfuly, mos
cheerfully do bear and do all that is my Heavenly
Fathers will.
Our prospects are encouraging, and we have few
mercy drops now and then, and we are humby hoping
for a more plentiful shower
Respectfully yours, FDELA COBURN.