Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-08-26
For the Green Mountain Freer
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Through the ~politeness ola friend | have been fur
nished with the North Star, of August 18th, in which
there is declaration made that do not fully under,
stand. After denouncing Liberty men most severely
and unjustly, for their course, the editor says, eve
are as sincerely opposed to the existence aud extern
sion Of slavery as the most Uiolcnt Liberty man can be-"
We'll; glad to hear that, Mr.. Editor. But we are in
clined to think there is some doubt on this matter az
ter all. How a man can be so u%io'ent,y opposed to the
system of slavery and its extension, and at the same
time laboring, soul and body, to sustain a warfare
for no other purpose but the acquisition of terrific
ry for its enlargement and protection, is more than
we can divine! How u man can feel such uiolent OPP
position to slavery, and at the same time indulge in a
spirit of hostility against those who are laboring for its
overthrow, and seek by every means to destroy their
influence, and gull the public mind into silence on the
subject, is left for the giant mind of the editor of the
Star to explain! But we will hope on, that we shall
soon have practical demonstration of the editors ~
olcnt opposition, that will go beyond mere professions.
Again, the editor says, eve believe a majority of the
party, speaking of the democratic party are assuming
q position on this subject which, if adhered to faithful
ly, will tend to circumscribe slavery within its prcsen'
limits" Now, will the Star tell US what that position
is? If that position is, No more slave States-no more
slave territory-no more slaveholding Presidents, ant
3 termination of the present war, that originated in the
aggressive policy of the slave power, why not say so
It looks too much like noncommttalism. Has the dem
%ocratic party, in their State Conventions, planted them
selves on the principle of the WiInot Proyiso, an,
pledged themselves to abide on it, regardless Of con
sequences? Have they taken any definite ground
other than assuming q position that can be shifted
circumstances demand, for party purposes, and p
success? No, never. But Just before an impor
election, for the sake of retaining those men in
party who are honestly convinced of the necessity
importance of taking a decided stand against this
envy Of God and man, and the liberty of our cout
the leaders of the party and the editors Of their pre-
become %ojoent! The editor of the Star is very m
like the man who called upon the celebrated DR.. l
ridge to amputate a liub. When the doctor ~
the knife to the limb the man cried out vjod
IL, Oh God Oh, have mercy! "That is RIGHT"
Dr. K, 81 love to hear you pray: YOU have not pra
h before this year" Freemen of Caledonia, bewar
q such specious professions; they are made for p
purposes, Look at the course the administra
$ presses are now taking upon the Wilnot Proyiso
f., connection with the Presidential election. The n
: York Globe, Boston Daily Times, and the Bay s.
e Democrat, concur in the opinion "that u rigid adj
+ ence to the Wilnot proviso is totally incompati
5 with adherence to any party but of a purely sectio
character"
Tho NNorooet, iAJ,rr \ D,II,l.,. Al r..c
Democrat and the Lowell Advertiser, have come to d
f same conclusion. is this "a p%ostioa' that a maiort1
i of the democratic party are assuming? Is this the uI
E o!ent effort that is to clrcumscribe slavery to its prcse
n limits? Take of all estfiction-throw down all 4
. position, and say to the south at once, let US have NJ
more contention upon the subject of slavery, for it en-
r dangers our party organization, for this is the plaii
English of the whole matter. A deadly position, this
to slavery!
3 Five democratic papers in Massachusetts, the Pitts
burgh Post, & the Ohio Statesman are all for e~xpunging
these disturbing issues from the democratic party. Doe.
q this look like a position against slavery, MIR. Star? Il
this your position, which your viOlent opposition t.
e slavery has driven you to? Let no Liberty man b.
deceiyed-let no man, honestly convinced of the ne
e necessity of immediate action to check the onward
progress of slavery and maintain the rights of the free
States, for a moment rely upon any effort being made
e by the present parties as they are now organized. Lee
3? the freemen of Vermont understand that the principle
e Of the Wilmot proviso is to be sacrificed for party
purposes! Let them understand that if slavery is evel
clrcumscribed, restricted or abolished, it will be done
e by an organization especially for that purpose! We
had hoped that the action of the south would have a.
reused the North to a sense of her own dignity arc
lead her to see the power she possesses, in teaching
the naughty southern ~slave-monger that the spirit O
n old Ethan Allen was not yet extinct. Liberty men, a
wake. Let no one fail of going to the polls on the Is
Tuesday of September. Let no specious %protensiol
e swerve you from a strict adherence to your principles.
The calling, %clanking chains of slavery are on on
lfclow-beings. The cruel drivers lash is being buriec