Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-03-25

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sachusetts-who has long desied and prayed for
the accomplishment of his wishes that an ati-say-
cry press might be established at the seat of the
general government. To him, to several mem
bers of Congress, to many we'll wishers of the
enterprise IN this metropolis, are we mainly in
debted under God, for the suspicious commence
ment of this new enterprise. But above all. we
ought to recognize the overruling providence of
God in bringing about political events that have
so signally aided it. | allude to the discussion
on the Wilmot Provlso, on the rights of free
press &c, that have recently taken place in both
Houses of Congress-, and the resolutions passed
on the limitations of slavery in several State Leg
lslatures. Were it proper, | could communicate
many instances of the favorable reception of the
Era by men in high places, the consideration a.
warded to the editor by distinguished men, and
the Incidental good that has been achieved by
those most intimately connected with our paper.
l cannot forbear to say that the recent great Re-
lief meetings for Ireland in this city was mainly
owing to DIR. BigeIow and DR.. Bailey. BY it an
impulse has been given to the benevolence of the
country both III Congress and throughout the na-
ton that will result in great good to the perish
ing in Ireland.
steam Engine is greatly needed, and | hope
the funds will soon allow of such all investment,
And here | would, as Treasurer of the fund.-
earnestly request that the pledges that have been
made be redeemed as soon as possible. They
were made not only to establish and sustain the
paper, but to enable the Executive Committee to
carry out the other great objects connected there
with. 1t is time that series of Antl-slavery
tracts were prepared, stereotyped and published
for the use of the Liberty men throughout the
Union. No time will be lost, feel assured in
the commencement Of this work.
Towards evening went to the Capitol in
company with Mr. Bgelow, who is, you know,
one of the Reporters in Congress. Mr.. Seaman
the worthy representative of the district in which
reside, introduced me to the floor of the House.
and the same favor was afterwards rendered by
Colonel Cilley of the Senate. The House was
in Committee Of the Whole on the Tea and Cot.
fee Bill, and the clamor aud confusion was so
great that a stranger might well have supposed
he was in Bear garden. Never was there more
unfit place in which to transact business and
never, | think, did " deliberate assembly" ap-
pear so much like boys let out of school. In the
Senate, the Bill for the Relief of Ireland was
under discussion. Several members lodged the
question, and one Of them told me that he did
not like to vote against the Bill, nor could he
vote in favor of what he deemed an demonstrations
al act. If Congress should order seventy-four
fitted out to convey the freewill offerings of the
people to Ireland, methinks the spectacle would
be more sublime one than gift of money, and
there could be no reasonable objection to such
a measure. Even our peace brother, ELmU
BURRITT, would not object to serve cn such
man-of-war | saw several noted characters for
the first tme among them Sam Houston, Cen
eral Cass, and the French gentleman, Mr. Soule,
all of the Senate.
To-day attended Church, first in the Hall
of Representatives and next in the Presbyterian
Church, of which MIR. Sprole is pastor. Mr.. Sill
Ger, Chaplain to the Senate, preached in the
morning to a large audience. His sermon was
evangelical in sentiment, and forclbly delivered
The singing was excellent The venerable J.
O. Adams was in his accustomed sc t and look
ed remarkably we'll felt highly grat6ed in
having the opportunity of taking him once more
by the hand, and receiving an invitation to visit
him at his house What contrast did the as
sembly present to the crowd of vociferous men
who occupied it yesterday And what differ.
ence between their heated discussions on small
topic and the solemn exhibitions of truth by the
minister of religion.
Mr.. Sproe preached very plain discourse on
family worship He apologized for reading it
practice he disked-but was obliged to do it
on account of an oppressive cold. The Presi-
dent attends this church, and is always in his
pew Sunday mornings, being what the late &C.
centric DR.. c. of Boston, used to call
semi-Sabbatarian. | will not weary you longer.
The weather is rather chilly to day. The city
has greatly increased since my first visit here "a
years since, and there are many new faces IN
both Houses of Congress, since my last visit,
years ago | think the administration will not
be able to carry on the war much longer. 1t Is
not popular, and certainly it is reproach to the
nation.
March I'd. Yesterday l spent several hours
at the Capitol. Some of the leading Wings who
are friendly to the ant-slavery cause, are averse
to having another Convention with reference to
the next Presidential election, and are not un-
willing, as | think, to see the party organization
broken up. At least, they would be willing to
have no Conventions, and to leave the matter
with the people. But the different aspirants to
the Presidency, both Wing and Democratic, are
evidently industronsly at work, preparing the
way for lfaggrandlzement, and boldly antici-
pate, even in debate, the triumphant success OF
their party While Mr.. Clayton, of Delaware,
one of the Wing asplrants was delivering his
speech in the Senate yesterday speech against
the Three Million appropriation-but in fact,
political speech in favor of the Wing party, and
it may be, with reference to himself, as the iu-
ture leader of tit was curious to notice the
attention paid by his fellow-aspirants, of both
parties, Messrs. Calhoun, Cass, Webster, and
Corwin. There was man much greater than
either of them, walking behind the seats, who
perhaps stands as good chance, nay better than
some of them, mean Ex-Governor SEWARD, OF
New York Mr.. Clayton voted for the war I'M
der protest. as he said, and thereby absolved
himself from all blame before GOD and the coun'
try. What sort of ethics is this What re-
mains but for the Liberty party to maintain its
integrty-consent to no overture from any 9TH
er party-refuse all compromising with men who
will not embrace and avow their distinctive prin-
ciples We ahall increase our numbers and
strength by going ahead" firmly and resolutely
adhering to our original principles United