Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-03-11
Minutes Of the State Convention,

Minutes OIL Inc Stale Convention,
The friends of Freedom met in Convention at Dam
vile in compliance with the call of the State Commit
tee on Wednesday and Thursday Feb. 10Th and 18th.
At II o'clock, A. NJ, Wednesday, the convention was
called TO order by the Hon. Jacob Scott, when tenn
poray organization made by appointing Rev. Geo.
Putnam President, and G. A. Burbank Secretary.
On motion, committee of 5 were appointed by the
chair to nominate permanent officers of the convention.
The following gentlemen were appointed such COM
mite; William Sias, Theron Howard, Jos Poland r.
Aldricb, and Solomon Sias
The following named gentlemen were appointed bv
the chair as business committee, viz. JOS Poland,
Jno Mclean, j. Scott, Theron Howard, and A. NJ.
Dickey.
Win. Sas, as chairman of the committee to nom
mate officers orthe convention, reported,
For President, Hon JACOB SCOTT.
For Vice Presidents Rev. Sol. SlAs,
! Rev. GEO PUTNAM.
For Secretaries A. M. DlckEY,
&c., . g. A. BURBANK;
which report was unanimously adopted.
Hon. Jacob Scott was then introduced to the audi
ence, and addressed the house on the object of the
convention and the general prospects Of the Liberty
pay in the of which he alluded to its obscure
origin, its rapid progress and its present prosperity
At the close of Mr. SCOTS remarks the Throne of
Grace was addressed in very impressive manner in
behalf OF those in bonds. Convention then adjourned
to O'clock P. NJ
AFTERNooN.
The Convention was called to order by the chair
and after prayer by Rev. Mr. Sias Mr.. Scott introduce
ed HENRY BBB to the audience saying as he did so,
that he supposed Mr. Bib to be an entire stranger to
most OF those present. but as he, mr. ST. had prev-
ousIy heard him speak, and listened to his thrilling
narrative, he had asked himself the question: Can hu-
man laws convert this lofty mind and generous soul
into chatte, to be bought and sod2 The same cues
ton would undoubtedly occur to all who should hear
Mr. Bib today, and the answer to that inquiry, he in
sisted would furnish to every rational mind solution
to that all-important question, as slavery RIGHT or
wrong:"
Mr.. Bib then took the floor, and for about half an
hour held the audience in the deepest silence by flow
OF eloqnence, which convinced the audience that Hen
ry Bib was born fer nobler purpose than 10 be a
slave AT the close Of his remarks he sung song en-
;itl'd "Freedom's Gathering" with such melody Of
voice and feeling pathos could only be equaled by
the persuasive elotuencc of his previous remarks
The Business committee then reported the follow
ing resolutions:
!. Resolved That the scriptual and republican,
doctrine OF the lone blood" common brothehood and
equal rights of all men, constitutes the touchstone Of
our political altI; and we are bound to count all 9TH
er political considerations but dross comparatively
until these glorious truths shall be recognized in the
law and practice of this nation us they are now writ
ten theoretically in its creed.
y Resolved, That the Wing and Democratic par
ties IN this nation, WELDING, in turn, its political des-
times, and framing and executing its laws having
yielded to the demands and cherished the growth and
extension OF American slavery, until they are bound
mana and loot to Its car OF triumph have long since be-
come unworthy OF the confidence and support of the
! friends Of Human Liberty.
3. Resolved, That the recent declaration of south
crn statesmen upon the floor of Congress- during the
discussion Of the "Wlmo Proyiso," that the southern
States never would consent to expend their blood and
treasure in acquiring territory for the formation of free
States, and demanding Of the administration the mne-
date withdrawal OF our army from Mexican territory
IN case any such restriction shall be adopted goes to
confirm what was before beyond dispute that our pres
en war with Mexico is for the sole purpose of adding
territory and power to the institution of American
" slavery.
y 4. Resolved, That, in our udqment. the most
Mexican war, is, to prohibit the introduction of slave
ny into any anda territory acquired through its means
+ D. Resolved, That the war with Mexico was the
result OF tile annexation of Texas, and originated in
the determination of Shareholders to extend protect
= and perpenae their peculiar institutions and that the
war has been prosecuted for the purpose of gaining BY
conquest from weaker neighbor new territory on
which to eXterminate freedom and plant opDresson
aid that we regard it unjust unnecessary and in
Il human-aIlke dlsgracetu to those who planned and
e those who sustain it.
O.. Resolved That the recent action Of the States
If of Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York ard Indiana in
sructlng their Senators and Representatives in Con-
9reSs to give their support to the ordinance that shall
prevent the introduction of slavery into apy territory
which may be acquired by our government in settling
the war with Mexico meets with our hearty approval
The resolutions were laid on the table.
Mr., Poland, of the business committee, then read
the preamble and constitution of the Green Mountain
Liberty Association, which Association was formed
, and officers appointed at the convention recently held
at Brandon.
Mr.. Poland and Mr.. Aldrich addressed the conyCp-
ton on the necessity of more thorough and effective
organization of the Liberty party than they had for
mery had and urged the importance of aboltonists,
generally, joining the Association. The report of the
business committee giving rise to considerable discus
! sion, was on motion, laid on the table, and
, Mr.. Bib again addressed the convention remark
ing that he had spent 26 years of his life in slavery
had been several times bought and sold-had been re-
:, taken twice IN attempting the of his wife and
child, who are still in bondage A more affecting
scene can scarcely be imagined than the appearance
Sc of the audience during Mr. Bbbs recital of his wrongs
Is and may be safely said that there was not dry eye
in that great Ossembage of persons, who listened with
undivided attention to his thrilling narrative. In the
-o course Of his remarks Mr. Bbb frequently exposed to
rs view piece Of chain, similar to those used in binding
p the wrists Of slaves when taken market the dscor-
re daDt clankng of which, blended with his powerful