Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-07-15

the whg democratic parties for the removal of sav-
cry; both parties in alliance with slave holders
we therefore constrained to believe that their pos
ton is Of CHOICE the advantages of which are duly
calculated, and that no antslavery man can remain
WITH or return to, either of said parties without be-
coming subservient to the slave power.
2. Resolved That the passing of resolutions AGAINST
the extension of slavery by the wing and democratic
parties and at the same time, nominating men for i'm
portant offices, who are in favor of STAKEHOLDER for
President of the U. States most clearly shows the
length and breadth of their liberty principles to be to
save their voters from joining the Liberty party.
D. resolved, That the willingness of portion of
ue wing and democratic parties to support a slave
holder and successful general in war of conquest
for the extension of slavery as their candidate for the
next Presidency, shows that no confidence can be
placed In any anti-savery profession that may be
made by such men.
a. Resolved, That while we are deeply interested
IN every measure that tends to the welfare of our coun-
try. yet we have no desire, or intention to depart
from the great one idea Of the Liberty party, which is
protection Of mans inalienable rights And we would
ailectlonatey but most earnestly warn the friends Of
human rights in this and other states against eopardz-
ing the vital principle Of organizations by commit
ting themselves to principles and measures of COM
paratve insignfcance.
B. Resolved, That the only safety of the American
Union is in the triumph of anti-slavery principles.
D. Resolved, That we regard the war with Mexico
as a most tagrant violation of the fundamental prnci-
pies of our government which was formed "to secure
the blessing of liberty to ourselves and our posterity
that the prime object of the war u.s. to extend and per-
petuate the-blghtng of American slavery; that
In the language Of Southern Journal, ''every blow
struck in the prosecution of this war; tends directly to
enhance the power of slavery and give it the perman-
ent control of the free states and that the orignators
OF this war, and those who have voted the men and
means-the blood and treasure for its prosecution are
alike guilty before Heaven and Efrth, and should be
held alike responsible at the bar of the American peo-
pie.
Remarks were made by Hon. Jocob Scott of Barre
on the LIST Resolution after which the Danvile guy
emile Choir" gave Liberty Song voluntary in thei
best STYLE
On motion the above resolutions were again sever
ally read and unanimously adopted.
The Rev. II. II. Garnet of Troy N. Y. being called
upon made most thrilling speech to very large, at
tcntive and delighted audience assembled in the
Methodist chapel.
vote of thanks was rendered to the speakers
Rev. Mr.. Garnet and Hon. Jacob Scott for the able
remarks with which they have favored the convention
Moved that when this Con. adj. it adj, to meet a
Cabot Aug. Goth, at 10 AM.
Voted that the proceedings of this Convention b,
furnished to the Editorof the Freeman for publication
and the papers of this county with request to pubs
if they will. Adjourned.
JONATHAN WOODMAN, Pres.
G. ~ w. B Srnsn Secretaries.