Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-05-18
For the Green Mountain Freeman.
The Revolution in Erance"~DO We Need
One Here?

Discerning men have fore seen and expected revo
luton in France, but in their calculations prudently
deferred the event until the demise of the late King
Coming as it has, the lesson to rulers must be much
more salutary and foreign interference less likely to
take place. Nicholas of Russia however much he
might desire to see crushed any revolution against des
pOtic power, would nevertheless be slow to attempt
any thing against this for Louis Philippe was but a
revolutionary King And to think of placing a weak
Bourbon on the throne the late King could not hold
is altogether improbable. Besides this, the revolted
Circassians, oppressed Pollnders might form very
undesirable rearguard to Russian army sent to con-
quer French liberty. The other European Powers
can hardly be expected to move bayonet against
the right France has repeatedly assumed of debating
its own mode and administrators of government. But
in aspect, this revolution challenges our admira-
ton although the very feature is calculated to abate
the sympathy of Shareholders and our savery-sustan-
ing government Slaves, in the French colonies, are
declared to be FREE! The late government had long
been celebrating about the measures but the People
did it at once May success attend the gallant French
in this, and every effort to do right.
The question, do we need a revolution here is
calculated or liable rather, to disturb strong politi.
clans with weak nerves and therefore, some expana-
ton may be necessary. We do not need or wish
revolution begun here; but we do want that finished
and perfected, which was commenced seventy-two
years ago.
The declaration then made by our infant Republic,
gave promise of the same thing the French people
now have done. The New England States carried
out the principle, by aboshing slavery. New York
followed the example, and liberated her slaves. But
the generation succeeding our revolutionary Fathers,
and have been more disposed to enlarge than cur
tail this monstrous ev-this stupendous National, as
well as State sin.
And is it not truth and fact that our nation is con.
troed by 100000 savehoders-thatt through this in
fuence, minority of the party calling itself Demo
crat, succeeded in nominating, and as matter of
course,n electing James K Polk, President man al
most unknown, and thing unthough of until trans
pired! And as consequence, we have, we have had
war, with all its attendant evils
And our Republic is soon again to choose new
President. The two great parties are both ready to
act on Van Buren, tactcs "carry the South by yield
ing and the North by party machinery"
But State of Vermont Is 'Anti-Slavery enough
and our Legislature have passed resolves and resou-
lutions against slavery, times without number. Yes,
and it may be added, without meaning any thing when
they did it. But if Legislature ever did seriously
intend any thing by it, what do Shareholders care for
their Resolves, long as the State will VOTE for
Clay or Taylor, or nominee of either party? But
what can we do then? Dissolve all connection with
political parties whose success would only be that of
Slavery To have the revolution of1776 consummaed,
we mustas Washington pledged himselfvote at every
opportunity against this complicated viainy, and
show the world by acts well profession that we
have some sense of right and justice. And when pub
lie opinion at the North, is rghted or rightly express
ed, the Southrons will set themselves to remove this
foul stain indeed the majority in States are now
anxious to do it.
But to give Slavery the reins of our government an
other four years, requires some form and ceremony -
and therefore, northern Wings and Democrats will
send delegates into Slave State, and each hold a
"National Convention" Some whig papers have al
ready run up the name of Judge Mclean; but when
their convention shall assemble, the modest South will
dictate TAYLOR or NoBoDY and they must and will
yield, as the other party did four years ago. And
then, hurrah for Taylor His battles must be fought
over, or talked over and some one must write his
life
Fellow men it costs nothing to join the Liberty
ranks-and the gain is, your conscience and under
standing will then 60 together For it plain to the
understanding of every man, that neither party spoken
Of can do thing, or begin to- without the concurrent
aid of their Southern brethren-and they will not act
against the slave interest," but acting for it and
will have the rule besides. And it is quite as mani
fest to the conscience that oath as reemen does
not require us to act with these partisan but if right
ly understood, will bring us out from them And
when this is done we feel something Of the spirit
which anmates the French who have cas off despot-
ism; and no less does it cheer the fleeing fugitive,
when he breathes the free air of Canada.
ONCE WHIG: BUT TWICE A FREEMAN.