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Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

ACTION In the correspondence of the North
Western Liberty Convention, we find the follow
ing from the pen of S. P. Chase O. Cincinnati F.:
1t is time for the men of the free States to
pause in their career of servillion, and reflect
1t is high time for the friends of freedom to re-
solve and to act 1t is no time to embarrass
ourselves with Other questions besides that Of
Freedom and Slavery. I cannot stop to discuss
questions of dollars and cents, while Liberty is
in danger. | cannot listen calmly 10 threadbare
arguments about Tariffs and Banks, while the
blood of Torrey is crying in my ears, and the
branded hand of Walker is appealing to my
heart agree with Gov. Seward that "the alb
clifton of slavery is an object whose Importance
is paramount to that of every other which en-
crosses or can engross the attention of the Amer
lean People" And it precisely because thus
think, that it seems to me wholly unreasonable
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06
Balm for a Guilty Conscience.

'At the Southern Baptist Convention, held at
Richmond Va, the Rev. Mr.. Hinton quoted
his conscience in regard to the subject of sla-
very, in speech of which the following is an
extract:
with regard to his sentiments as to slavery,
he expressed his high and heartfelt satisfaction,
that the purest and most distinguished men of
the age deemed it not derogatory in the slightest
degree to the character of christian; not in
compatible with his worth as man and professor
OF religion, to own slaves in this country. He
rejoced that it was so, and that he had the con-
cunence of such men in the opinion he enter
tanned"
So it has come to this, at last, has it! That
a christians conduct is to be governed not by
what the apostles preached, Christ taught, and
God revealed but by what the distinguished
men of this age deem not derogatory to the char
acter of christian In the name Of Heaven
we ask who are the distinguished men of this
age! Who is James X. Polk? and who is Hen
ry Clay! In view Of such sentiment as this,
coming from such source, we cannot but ex-
claim with the corn-law rhymer Ebenezer FL
lot,
What are the deeds of men called Christians now?
They roll themselves in dust before the great,
Wherever .Mammon builds a shrine, they bow,
And would nail Jesus TO their cross of hate
Should he again appear in mean estate.
Granite Freeman
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06
For the Green Mountain Freeman.
Celebration at Walden,

Mr.. Editor, North Star of the Goth inst con-
tans account of the celebration of the late Fourth
of July at Walden, which the narrator says, went off
in the most appropriate expressions and agreeable
manner he ever witnessed there was no grand dis
play of cannonading, by which many accidents &C.
cur, nor any consumption, appearances of the Ear
dent" which causes much disgrace on such occa-
sions 1t was spent holiday by the inhabitants in
commemoration of an ilustrious event." And he might
nave added, not 100, was said about 100000 Of
our countrymen being held chattel slaves by about
10000 shareholders, and all the rest of the nation
tributary slaves Such celebrations must be the sheer
est hypocricy imaginable There were three Wing
and one Democratic speakers on the occasion, all pro-
Tossing the greatest love for personal and national lib
ery. That there nothing SAID or done on the &C.
casion in accordance with patriotism or philanthropy
we do not assert; but that intelligent men, sensitive
for the good of their kind and loud in the praise of
free Institutions can assemble on the glorious fourth"
the day best calculated of all the 365 to awaken SEN
uments OF love for universal liberty and expatate elo
quenty upon the and events that have halow-
ed the day in the hearts of all the people, and wholly
PuS slluili6-tllbJ JnlS land
is after ALL practically land of slavery and its rulers
the most cruel despots that the sun ever saw and our
nation at that moment engaged in war of conquest
for the sole purpose of fastening human slavery ire
uevably upon the nation-at the cost, according to
distinguished Senator, of half million dollars daily.
we say, that this subject should be wholly overl ook
ed is passing strange, and shows to what lengths men
will go to support party and to what a state the old
political parties in their subserency to the slave pow
err have arrived Could these orators have been actu
ated by sincere love of liberty-with full knowl-
edge OF the fact that government is wagng war
for the very purpose of reestabshng slavery where it
had been abolished by the Mexican government crea-
ting new market for the thousands of human cattle
annually turned off from Southern States, and CIV
ing preponderance to the slave interest in the coun-
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06
The N. W. Liberty Convention

We notice among the speakers some of the
ablest and truest friends Of the cause of human
freedom And the reports oil the addresses
evince that earnest and devoted spirit which new
er tires in noble cause,-never never but
tolls on and suffers on, and sacrifices on calm,
but fearless and faithful, with its high trust in
God. When the prosperity of the wicked, p"
and the uninterrupted success of them that set
at defiance Justice and the God of Justice have
couded our hopes, and depressed our spirits, the
noble utterances of the true hearted nerve us
with new energy, and inspire us with the as
surance that the Highest has not forsaken his
people, that though Torrey and Lovejoy have
gone to the Martyrs tomb their Great Head has
not left himself without witnesses among u.s.
God bless our Western friends. and keep them
true to the one great purpose which anmates
them. The slave in his wrongs shall hear o.
them and be glad. Their tears and blood are
fertilizing soil which will ere long bring forth
its harvest.
1t appears that some members of the Convpn
ton-good men and true-enteitain fears tina
our " one idea" is not large enough for the pc
desta of party which must gather numbers tc
do its work. We differ from them. 1t is the
very pedestal on which has rested every reform
that has blessed the world Our cone idea" il
the idea OF RIGHT. 1t does not know, and can
not know the subtleness of policy. 1t canno
turn aside to settle questions of doubt, until il
has disposed Of the more important subec
which is free from doubt.-EsSe1 Transcript
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

vention, discarded the Hon. WILLIAM SlAS from
their senatorial ticket for no other reason in the world
than that he, (Sias) atowed himself Liberty man.
because he has avowed to the world that he will carry
out practically what they had just said on paper they
were, as party, and always had been in favor OIL
Now, what need Of all this saying one thing and dong
another If the leaders, speech-makers, resolution
writer's and of the wing party are opposed to all
opposition to slavery their acts fully PROVE why not
say so at once, and undeceve the great majority Of
their party who want to be abodonsts and are made
bv their leaders to believe they are while their acts
DENY what they say? By thus deceiving honest men,
thew prevent their joining the Liberty party, where
thew could do something to effect what they much de-
sire. But the day is not far distant when they will
break the chain that binds them to whggery. The
difference between the whig and democratic manner
of treating the subject IS this the wings put forth fair
Words in Hypocrisy while the democrats, at their con-
venton treated the subject with contempt and ridcule
which many Of their party feel keeny, and will show
that they feel it by joining the Liberty party Hence
the reason why more of the democrats join the Liberty
party than wings. But the wings will, some of them
come yet May the Lord hasten the time.
LIBERTY.
{ oLeHonin CODntu july 18th 1886
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06
10 Correspondents.

respected friend in Franklin county sends us a
pointed rebuke for publishing the story entitled "Fase
PRIDE, contained in the Freeman two or three weeks
since. He deems it of questionable moral tendency.
Perhaps he is correct The article was published
without our reading it, upon the recommendation of a
FRIEND and die not we confess teach that lesson Of
heightened morality and virtue which is invariably aim
ed at IN the choice of miscellaneous reading But
such nadvertencies will happen in the "best regulated
families" especially in "huryng time of year,
Our friend will excuse for not publishing his article
in the present crowded state of our columns. Shall
we not have the pleasure of publishing articles from
his able pen upon the great ect which now agtates
the church and the world?
Eltras," of Lowell, who sends we'll written ar
tice in defence of c. NJ Clay, against the censures
that have been recently passed upon him by the PRESS
especially the wing press is informed that, while his
rebuke of the pro-savery wings is well mered, yet
we can see no good that will accrue from eulogizing
Mr. Clay at least until we learn whether he survives
his volunteer fghtin the battles for the establishment
of perpetual slavery
The account of the coored peoples celebration in
Brown county, N Y, is too lengthy, for present use,
at least Perhaps may hereafter publish the speech
Of Mr.. Logan fugitive from the plantation of JAMES
K. POLK the President Of this FREE republic.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

AGENTS, &c-Some slight additions and alterations
have been made in our list of agents for the Freeman
to which we would call the attention Of all concerned
In few days we shall commence sending out bills to
all such of our subscribers as indebted for more
than one years subscription; and we trust they will
lose no time in arranging them either with our agents.
or by remittance directly to U.S. free of expense, when
it is more convenient. There are several hundred
names upon our books who in arrears from one to
two and half years; and when we assure such men
that our present liabilities are great and our weekly
expenses more than $40 in cash. they cannot but see
that necessy--that moral and christian obligation
requires prompt payment of such dues. We do not
believe in mans being engrossed with the general
subject of human rights, to forget individual obllga
tons and what is due from one to another. Justice
and philanthropy should begin at home. We labor as
siduousy to furnish paper that shall be interesting
and useful and subserve, in slight degree, the
great cause of human freedom and happiness and WE
think the aborer is worthy of his hire. Does not ev
cry reader of the Freeman agree with us?
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

Friend Fosters article, upon an anti-savery church
may be deferred little but will appear
The communication from Rutland county, reviewing
the course of tho Voice of Freedom may possess merit
bu; was so hastily and carelessly prepared that we
have not yet had time to examine it.
Other articles are under consideration WORD 10
our numerous correspondents; write short and ntelli-
gibly-avoid personalities and local affairs, unless oil
general interest-use mild and kind language II you
would give efectua utterance to mighty truths-and
pay your own ostage
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

blotted with such foul provisions? Shall an act
of mercy or of common humanity be considered
and treated as crime committed against the
peace and dignity of the people of Illinois =
f'Wo to them that decree unrighteous DEGREES. "
have given you, Mr.. Editor, very brief
outline of facts in this case Many thoughts
rush to my mind in relation to it, but suppress
them and leave it to others to make comments.
Yours in invncibe opposition to slavery.
VIM T. ALLAN.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

UJ- The Grafton of Rev. J. +. Walker, commencing
on our first page is somewhat long, but will richly re-
pay a careful perusal. The inhuman martyrdom OF
Torrey is causing of our best minds to look into
the pit of slaverys denominations. Hand round this
Grafton to those neighbors who think "we have moth
ing to do with slavery"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

to make anything else than hostility to slavery a
test Of party communion. act with the Liber-
ty party simply because that party alone recog-
nizes the paramount Importance of that which
deem of paramount Importance direct
earnest and uncompromising action against
slavery.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

THANKs-To the Clerk of the Central Railroad Co.
for a copy of the Report of the Directors; to Bella
Marsh, Boston, for a copy of Spooners invaluable ar
gument the Unconstitutionaty of Slavery 25 cent
edition; to Robert Owen, for a copy of the proposed
constitution of N Y, &C.; and to Senator Upham fol
several valuable public documents.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

IJTThe Caledonan pronounces the Freeman "righ,
for once" in calling the Wings the true Liberty par
ty" We wish much could be said ola single state
ment the Caedonan ever made concerning the Liber-
ty party.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

0F+ Several of our Vermont Wing papers are ia
king Gen. Clarke, the new editor of the Burlington
Free Press to task for having avowed himself in favor
of not only talk but action against slavery What,
cannot such sentiments be tolerated in the true Lib
erty party?"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

VOTES.-We have commenced printing votes for
State officers, County Senators and Representatives to
Congress, for the several counties in the State We
shall not send them out until they ordered by the
several County Committees, so that proper direction
NAV be given them No time should be lost
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

05@ Neghbor Eastman, of the Patriot, is endeovor-
ing to breath life into the dry bones of the Smile
and Bank Reform" humbug up in Lamoile. hope
less task.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

Errata.-In the Freeman of July 90, in the article
the Sandwich Islanders, where the number of days
required by the chiefs of the people for extraordinary
work is mentioned it should read 'six" instead of 'sx-
teen days are required of them"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

lily has furnished TOey to its vengeance and every
hearth-stone is made desoate fill up the troop OF VIC
tins TO its bloodthirsty rage.
No one thing in the history OF the age tes 80
ty lesson as was told on the 9Th OF May 1910 wen
may sheer if they please. The time is coming when
they will cease to sneer. Slavery has no design
of doing itself away, or of being done away ana
at this very day is calling forth the talent of its
churches and its colleges to prove in abored arguments
the necessity of its perpetuation and, says one OF
these reverend dyines, who has sold himself and his
master too for less than thirty pieces Of slver-"We
might we'll conclude from the fact that slavery the
necessary result of the laws of mind, that it marks
some benevolent design and was intended by our Gre
ator for useful purpose. We have no hesitation
in affirming that Slavery has been the principal means
for impelng forward the civilization Of mankind-and
without its agency society must have sunk into de-
porable state of barbarsm and wretchedness "-P1ot
DeU. In such barbarism and wretchedness may the
imercies Of God soon permit us to sink
Slavery, instead Of doing itself away them is every
day extending its borders, and planting deeper the
black flag of its power. Its encroachmens are upon
US and are narrowing every day the limits of freedom,
and soon no place will be left sacred to the affairs of
liberty.
What, then the question may be asked, remains to
be done? Just this remains to be done Every man
who would consider himself freeman-a republican
and who would be considered such by his Children
and his childrens children-must not be afraid to ex
press his decided and unqualified censure of the au-
thorities of Maryland and array himself in steadfast
opposition to this and every encroachment othe Slave
power Let the tocsin Of alarm, in the name OF God
and humanity be sounded from the North and the
West. Let the Green Mountains and the Granite
Hills shout to the Prares and the wheat fields, and let
the cry bound and rebound until the spirits of our ia
theirs shall start again from the sacred places where
they have lain them to rest, and let every man who
loves his country and his God, swear the altar Of
freedom, anew by the blood oour free born slain, eer
nal hostility lin form other to the great Mo
loch of slavery!
"Upthe hill side, down the glen,
Rouse the sleeping citizen,
Summon out the might of men;
Like a lion growing low,
Like night storm rising Slow
Like the tread of unseen foe
1t is Comng-tis nigh!
Stand your homes and affairs by
On your own free thresholds die
Clang the bells in all your spires
On the gray hills of your sires
Fling to heaven your signal fires ~
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

o. SoMERBY has handed us Grahams and the La
dyes National Magazines for August. From hasy
glance at their contents should Judge they Of
uncommon interest.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

~ The Brattleboro' Phoenix takes a roundabout
way to call the abotonists deutS People are apt to
call names with which they are most familiar.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

fully received The practice recommended has JUS
been adopted by us.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

c. The apology we offer for the errors which
may occur in paper this week, is the absence of
the Editor.
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

Up the hill side, down the glen,
Rouse the sleeping citizen,
Summon out the might of men;
Like a lion growing low,
Like n night-stOrm rising slow,
Like the tread of unseen foe,
1t is coming-it is nigh
Stand your homes and affairs by,
On your own free thresholds die
Clang the bells in all your spires
On the gray hills Of your sires
Fling to heaven your signal fires !"
Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-08-06

AN ABOLITIONIsT OF BARNET.
Martinsburg gazette. [volume] (Martinsburg, Va. [W. Va.]) 1833-1855, 1846-06-25
DIR. LOUIS MICKEY

A NNOUNCES to the citizens of Martins
IN burg and vicinity that he is now in this
place, and viii be pleased to wait upon all who
may give him call. He will give receipts,
&c, for the celebrated Medicine with which
he has cured numbers OF cases Of Asiatic Che
lera, Scarlet Fecer. &c., in their worst stages
Martinsburg, June 25, l646-iw
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OBITEJHr.

Died on Sunday, the 7th, at the residence Of her
brother i'll this place, Miss SARAH ", daughter OF
Mr.. George Shafer, Of Darkesvilie, in the goth
year Of her age. Cut Of suddenly, IN the morning
Of life, when hopes were bright, and to ali human
observ ation long life Of happiness aud pleasure
presented itself before her.
The death OF this amiablc young lady has spread
gloom DER large circle OF friends and acquaiot
ces. aud created void not easily filled.
But a few shor. weeks have elapsed since the
writer Of this, bid her he thought, short fare
we'll Her prospects then were as lair for long life
as any Of his friends; her cheek giowed with all
the v,gor aud ioveiiDess OF youth. He looked for.
ward 10 the period with delight, when he would be
permitted again TO miogle in her society. But alas
how uncertain all earthly prospects. That flow
was too beautiful aud fair 10 be cultivated upon
earth God himself has irsnsplsnled it in the Par
sdse Of Heaven, where il Will be watered and re-
freshed by the gentle dew drops Of glory, sweeily
falling from beneath the throne Of God
Though deprived Of her reason during the greater
part Of her illness-whch Of course prevented her
friends Il ON eonyersing with her upon the subject OF
reliaion-yet on the morning before her death, rea
regained her seat then, with perfect con-
seriousness Of her situation, and full reliance upon
her redeemer, she said to her weeping mother !:
"Mother, meet me in Heaven" And then her spir-
it winged its its gh from the confines Of time 10 n
world of spirits Farewell
"Aud can il be
That in thy radiant eye there dwells no light
upon my Ups no sohnu I'll tttie
Al our last parting, ~hea thy cheering voice
Breaihed the souls harmony, what shadowy form
Then between and with icy dart
Wrote 'Ye shall meet no more little deemed
That thy chaste step, deaths dsrkened vale
Would tread before me- Sarah, adieu
Beauty, aud youth. and innocence were vain
Death, envious Of our happiness, beheld,
Aud snstched thee fII his own. Tho like the rose
That first Springs fair breeze its fragrance ings
And spreads its leaves TO catch the morning ray,
Thou eer ddst glad our hearts. Ye,tho art gone
The chilly frost Of Death has cut thee down
The God who lent thee, claims thee back again
Trsnsplanis thee 10 a far more genial cline.
Where Death can ne 'er invade the circle fond,
Nor blast the opening buds OF hope. Yea, through
The gloom that hovers round thy grave, we see
These cordial rays OF heavenly light aud feel
That consultations soothing dews are shed
Upon our hearts, TO calm the grieftha monrns
For thee. And when th' eternal mandate bursts
The tomb, we shall behold thee start TO life,
A star crowned scraph, clad in gltt'rug robes
OF glory bright and Immortality" w.