Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-06-03

mingled abhorrence that no victories won du-
ring its continuance can add true glory to the
nation or the combatants that we believe, III
the language of Jefferson " the Almighty has no
attribute which can take side with us in such a
contest :" and that we feryen1y hope that peace
will speedily be restored to both the invading ana
invaded nation, leaving each in the enjoyment OF
its original rights and territory, with not loot
Of the free Mexican soil converted INTO an area
for the extension of American Slavery
Rsso}ged. That those editors and ministers O.
the Gospe who have fearlessly written and lifted
ND their voices against this wanton, cruel, anC
pro-slavcry war, deserve the thanks of the Chris
tian community; and that we believe it is the
duty Of every preacher in the land, and of every
editor of public journal, to denounce the wal
as a rcproach to the country, disgrace to hu
manity, libel on free political institutions, anC
an insult to God
RCS0iccd, That, while we would not relax on
efforts to move the hearts and consclences OF mel
by direct moral suasion, we most cordially APP
prove the principles of the Liberty party OF the
United States that we rejoice in the increase o
its numbers and influence; III its determination
under no circumstances, to vote tor STAKEHOLDER
TO fill any office; and that we recommend that q
National Convention be held, at a suitable time
to select candidates for the high offices of Prcs
dent and Vice President, who will unite the suf
lrages of those who have already broken away
from the two great political parties, and those
who will. lorsaEc them, determining no longer tt
follow a multitude to the evil
Rcs2lrcd, That we hail with fraternal respec
and sympathy brethren in foreign lands who ART
laboring for the downfall of slavery and ils nat
ural ally, the slave trade, and who mourn with u!
over the prevalence and extension of slavery ii
this land of boosted freedom and equality, while
it is nearly banished from other parts of the civ
ilized world, and even from scmi-civilized coun
tries and that, while we assure them of our un
compromising and determined opposition to sav
cry, and our entire confidence in its ultimate ex
tinction in this country, we earnestly bid then
God speed in their labors to put an end to j
throughout the world,
ReSolrcd That we tender our sincere sym
patty to our brethren, the people of color of the
United States, both bond and free, lamcntin!
that they are the victims Of oppression and preju
dice; eXhortng them to patience meekness, trus
in God, ill%;e Of deliyerance, digcnt and faith
full use of the means and advantages they enjo
for sef-culture the education of their children
their own moral and religious Improvement; as
surfing them -four determination not to relax on
labors while single slave exists in this nation
reminding them OF the advice Of that great Abol
itionist of ancient times, not to be cast down an
disheartened, "but if thou mayest be made free
use it rather"
Rcsolced, That we lament and pity the ignc
rance, wickedness, delusion, and impolicy, c
our countrymen who hold their fellow-men i
slavery, and those who, with still greater foil
and crimnaity not being shareholders, uphol
the accursed system, by false doctrine, evil e,
AMPLE political subserviency, ecclesiastical e,
eXpedency, tre2chery to liberty, or love of gain
while we conu-c them to remember the prohib
ton and warning in Holy Writ, Chou sha
neither vex a stranger, nor Cypress him, Y
shall not atlct any widow or fatherless Child
If thou afIlict them in any wise, and they cry
all unto me, will surely hear their cry; and n
wrath shall wax hot, and | will kill you with Il
sword; and your wives shall be widows, and you
children fltherless,"