Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-03-11
accompanied by few well timed and appropriate re-
marks, read and adopted unanimously by rising.

accompanied by few we'll timed and appropriate re-
marks, read and adopted unanimously by rising.
Resolved, That we have received with the deep
est glef, since the opening of this convention in
telgence Of the death of Col JoNArHANP MILLER
OF Montpelier, an early, able and tried champion of 3D.
pressed humanity, both in this and other ands that we
deeply symPothse with his bercaved family, and VIZ
look around us with anxious solctude for one to bear
the mantle of his zeal and devotion in the cause of the
suffering and the dumb.
Mr. Bib being called for, resumed his narrative
from his earliest remembrance, through the numerous
and exciting incidents of his bondage, ofnal freedum
which was listened to by crowded house with the
greatest attention The news of his interesting dis.
course and eloquent defamation had filled the house
to OVERLOOKING. He again closed his remarks with a
song, in the chorus of which, especially, the audience
joined in sentiment if not in voice, Wis
"Elnzza! Huzza! Emancipation
Soon will bless our happy nation"
The Convention then proceeded to business and
Voted, that copy Of the resolution relative to the
death of Col Up. Miller signed by the officers of the
Convention, be transmitted to the family of the de.
ceased.
Voted that the letter of Hon. Harry Hale addressed
to the president of this convention, be published with
its proceedings. Adj to half past Up. NJ
AFTERNOON.
The Constitution of the Green Mountain Liberty
Association circulated and $50 subscribed which
made each dollar subscriber a member After which
the house being full and great anxiety being evinced
to again hear from 6Ir. Bib, he took the floor,
and favored the audience with another song "The
Yankee Girl" and then spoke a full hour, in the
course Of which he related some humorous incidents
of his escape from slavery; times, CONFUSING the al-
dence in roar of laughter. At the close Of his re-
marks he sung song, entitled Get off the Track" to
the air OF dan Tucker" Convention adjourned to 6
o'clock
EVENING.
Mr.. Putnam addressed the convention, giving a
short review of the Constitution in its bearings upon
the institution Of slavery lie was followed by
Mr.. Steele who gave a brief historical sketch Of the
RISE progress ana present situation of the Liberty par
y in Essex County, and believed that the Association
talked of would have beneficial effect upon the inter
csts of the party throughout the State
The house being full and repeated calls made for
Mr. Bib, he took the pulpit and delivered his vaedic
tory he then sung a song entitled COLONIZATION
Song" in his best manner, and in the of his
speech, of about an hours length, he added new lau
res to those which he had already gained by his elo
qucnt appeal in behalf of his suffering brethren. At
the close Of the meeting a song, entitled, Farewell
Address to Henry Bi5b," was sung by the audience in
a very feeling and affectionate manner.
In point of numbers the convention very re-
specially attended, even the first day. but on the
ond, a vast concourse Of people came together, 1t
was such "Freeiom's Gathering" as will long be re-
membered in old Caledonia.
Convention ad ourncd without day.
JACOB SCOTT, President
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