The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-05-11
For the Voice of Freedom
THE NORTH ASLEEP.

There never has been a time, since we have had
an existence a nation when political affairs SEEM
ed so wrought up into lottery game of chance, as
now Who can tell how the next election will re-
suit? Can any man conjecture who will be Presi-
dent? 1t will be admitted by all, that our chief
masistracy is station of very great Importance
To elect a man unworthy, and unqualified, is to
hazard at this crisis especially, all interests as
a nation. There are certain advantages to be de-
rived from civil government, established in equity
and Righteousness, and among these may be includ-
ed the right to ones sef-to the wages Of his own
labor. Besides the natural advantages to be secur
cd, there are certain principles, and moral princi-
pies too that to be held up to the gaze of the
world. Now we want man in the Presidential
chair who will cherish our temporal interests, one
and aN and who will stand as an index to the ma
tion's greatness in moral goodness. We can form a
Just idea of the character Of nation by the charac-
ter of the government at its head for people can
be found any better than their rulers. 1t is natural
to suppose that every interest will seek to Introduce
its own representation into the legislation of the
country, in which that interest has its locality In
the United States there is every variety Of feeling
of sentiment. and of interest When we come to
morality NC find as many degrees of it, almost, as
there are integral parts, and now what shall be done?
Let every man settle down upon correct principle,
and as far as possible let there be aunion strength
in baricading the great enemy of liberty and equal
rights The South, evidently, has an interest that
conflicts with the North. They know it, and they
are preparing for it. 1t may be considered prepos-
ferrous in me to conjecture so long beforehand what
will be their course; but will venture to predict
that all party distinctions will be thrown aside and
they will be united in TIE sequel on one man. Why
are there so many spoken of as candidates for the
Presidency? It is to blind and delude the simple
1t is a very easy thing to spcal, Of northern man
and then Of q southern, and then Of western, and
then Of an eastern man, and laui them to the skies
and it is as easy for them in the end to conclude tc
support southern candidate; and thousands teal
will be silly enough even here in the north, to join
affinity with them. The inquiry wish to make
your readers is, why cannot the people OF the free
states be rs ready to pursue policy advantageous
to Themselves, rs the snYchod!nG STATES arc
cherish their peculiar institutions, and even to sac
riicc their party views to secure that object? lie
the north then rally around q common sandard-lc
the people en- naGsse come to the battle with courage
Gus hearts, ard willing hands. Let the motto b
liberty or death" The next presidential election
tells the story Of our nations character. 1t vii
then be known whether we are the free people W
profess to be, OF whether we belle cur high proies
sions Shall our beloved country be the last to lc
60 Of system of tyranny more becoming h"''"''
ans than enlightened people Shall we turn on
eyes from the noble examples Of philanthropy OK
hbted even by Glonarchial Governments luna
Improvement is progressing, and in all the changes
ard evolutions of governments, and societies. III
good man may conflde in the sentiment, that truti
and human freedom will yet prevail, Sc NJ.
Orwell, April II, 1913.