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CORWIN AND TAYLOR.

Mr.. Corwin's brilliant career ss Wing
Anti-SlaveIy orator, and his recent enthusi-
astic and eloquent speeches against the Mex
lean War and the extension of Slavery, have
won for him the gratitude and confidence of
all true friends Of freedom; and more than
this, he has not now proved himself to have
been unworthy Of that confidence, by going
over to Van Burcnism, or deserving the stand
ard Of tho Great American Party. Read
the following extracts from his last letter, and
think how the HONOR which lwclls in n true
mans breast shines in contrast with the pious-
faced and phnrisaical knavery or wifulncss
of Dragging philanthropsts latchod but yes
terday, all whose deeds for freedom thou
sand times multiplied, would never do the
work of one Of Corwin's speeches but who,
finding Gen. Taylor not Wing enough for
their tender conscicnces," turn to VAN b.
REM, and being too pure "lree soil men to
with Webster, Corwin, and the veto
ran army of freedom, throw themselves low
ingly into the arms of b. +. Butler, the Eve
ming Post, Globe, and all that crawling brood
Of doughfacc politicians who made jackson
and Polk Presidents, supported John Tyler
and carried Annexation and Conquest over
the heads of an indignant people, by their
cunning wiIcs.
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meaning, then, of Southern gentlemen, in
making this complaint, is that they cannot 90
into the territories of the United States, car
rying with them their own peculiar local law
"a law which creates property in persons.
the ground Of complaint they have. Now
here, think, gentlemen are unjust toward
us. How njust they are, others will judge
generations that come after us will judge.
1t will not be commended that this sort of per-
sonal Slavery exists by general law. 1t cx-
lists only by local law. do not mean to de-
ny the validity of that local law where it is
established; but say it is, after all, nothing
but local law. 1t is nothing more. And
wherever that local law does not extend,
property in persons does not exist. Well,
sir what is now the demand on the part Of
our Southern friends? They say, " We will
carry our local laws with us wherever we 90.
We insist that Congress does us injustice un-
less it establishes in the territory into which
we wish to 60, our own local law This de-
mand |, for one, resist, and shall resist. 1t
goes upon the idea that there is an inequality
unless persons under this local law, and
holding property by authority of that law,
can 90 into new territory and there establish
that local law, to the exclusion Of other law
Mr. President it was maxim Of the civil
law that between Slavery and Freedom,
Freedom should always be presumed and
Slavery must always be proven. lfany ques-
ton arose as to the status Of an individual in
Rome, he was presumed to be free until he
was proved to be a slave. So, suppose, is
the general law of mankind. An Individual
is to be presumed to be free until n law can
be produced which creates ownership in his
person.
The assertion is that We create an Unequal
ity Is there nothing to be said on the other
side in relation to inequality? Sir, from the
date Of this Constitution, and in the councils
that formed and established this Constitution,
and suppose in all mems Judgment since, it
is received rs settled truth, that slave labor
and free labor do not exist we'll together
This is matter Of great interest 10 the Free
States; if it be true, as to Il great extent it
certainly is, that wherever slave labor pre-
walls, free white labor is excluded or discour-
aged. | agree, that slave labor does not
necessarily exclude free labor Totally. But
it necessarily loses something Of its rcspccta-
bility, by the side of, and associated with,
slave labor, Wherever labor is mainly per-
formed by slaves, it is regarded as degrading
to free men. The free men Of the North,
therefore, have deep interest to keep labor
free, exclusively free, in the new territories.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-08-23
THE VERMONT UNION WIG.
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PRESIDENCY
No. Ill.

We have directed our readers attention to a few
of the evils which must result from continuing tc
base the Presidential canvass upon either legislative
or sectional issues; and have endeavorcd to trace
both these abuses home to their true paternity. We
now ask leave to notice certain personal qualifca-
tions, in which we think no candidate for this re-
sponsible suffrage ought to be at fault. We re
mark therefore, that
g. The President ought not to be a PARrIzAN. A
man may undoubtedly have opinions, strong and
decided, in matters public policy, and yet not be
partizan. lie may have been uniform in his at
tacbment to the general views Of particular class
of his fellow citizens and yet not deserve to be sg
matized as paItizan.
But he is partzan whose principles are held in
subsection to his party allegiance. He is partzan
who prefers any and in any measure, to fort-
fy party interests rather than the general good of
the whole country. He is partizan who can per-
vert high office for the benefit party orof pnrtymen.
And he is prominently deserving the rcproach
of partizanshp, who scruplcs not to distribute the
patronage, (shame that such word can find, upon
our institutions, place to cIing!D the patronage of
his station, to reward his party avorites, to buy
the services and the suffrages of the venal.
Whatever be desirable in partizan presidcncies,
the citizens of this Republic have doubtless enjoyed
to the full. Andrew Jackson made the Presidency
apartizan Office. Julius Caesar, when he had fought
MS way to Roman supremacy, used less strict and
relentless patiaanship in dispensing his favors anG
his penalties, than marked the power of jackson,
4" the Father of hs''-Party His emulous success
ors have followed in his footsteps" We still hear
the echo Of his administration. During 20 wears
less by q single moDth-we have enjoyed a sacces-
sion of partizan Presidents. So notorious had their
character become that one in this unhappy series of
Rhusers of public trust the last note in that gradual
dimiauendo-may it never get less y thought it nc
cessary to promise to be an exception to the dis
graceful rule circumstances 1--WE snppose) pre-
vented the fulflment Of this pledge and some
Americana, meanwhile, have concluded that It is
the duty Of President to be the President of his
party
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-08-23

MoRE "PoLITIcAL CANNIDALIsM."-
The Z" Great Liberty Party" of the North,
after few weeks of slilful fabrication, was
swallowed at Buffalo by the Van Buren, Pol
iticians with facility utterly astounding
even to those somewhat acquainted hitherto
with the miraculous tricks of the Little
Magician" 1t was bad dose, but we sin
cerely hope the Barnburner digestion will
prove adequate to its task. and nercr vomit
forth that pcstient abortion" into daylight
again.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-08-23
FREE SOIL CONVENTION.

The friends Of free soil, all who are oppos-
ed to the further extension of Slavery in our
country, and willing to make that object a
test at the ballot box, are respectfully invited
to meet in County Convention, at Union Hall.
Clarendon Springs, on Thursday the 3lst
inst, at 10 o'clock forenoon, for the purpose
of nominating candidates for the Senate, and
appointing town, county and school district
committees for the year ensuing.
Hon. ERAsTUs ID. CULVER, of Union Vii
lage, N. Y, has been invited and is expected
to be present and address the meeting.
REUBEN r. THRALI, for County Com.
Rutland, Aug 1G, 1913.
We give the above notice the courtesy of an ap-
pcarance in our crowded columns. Weare friends
of free soil, opposed to the further extension of
slavery, and willing to mako that object n test ct
the ballot box" But what conceivable el1nnd has
this convention to discharge? Free soil candidates
for the Senate already nominated and will soon
be elected. Those interested in this convention
seem to be "willing to make test at the ballot
box Of nothing else bat this. " Ono idea" is an
unfortunate idiosyncrosy any where-but i'll egis-
lators, fatal one. We conceive it possible to
accomplish certain other objects at the ballot box
besides the check of slavery extension. We espc-
cially think that our State Senators have need of
some other qualifications for office than this old and
easy free soil test.
- But we suppose this convention is intended
after all to confirm the dishonest nomination recent
y made at Buft'lo. 1t is moro fully to entrnp
,nrtaip kind hnnrtnI Vl,irs ;utn Va, Duro,,, |
quarrel against his old Southern masters, who have
lty rewarded his "soryility" (GIDDIxGs) by !
lo5ertion, ard
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MS ago
Have left him naked to his enemies

We will enter no warfare under such leader
The records of Van hurcns disgrace are too recent
and too indchle ever to be expelled from our
this side of Lethc. WE have always
BELIEVED WHAT WE SAID when We have denounc-
ed the cunning the dupicty, the seryiljty, aud the
corrupt ambition of this supple tool of Southern
dictation. We shall rccant none of it. We
shall not write HYpooRITE upon our forehead by
supporting him now. Let Wings who feel different
iy attend this convention.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-08-23
FOR CONGRESS-
1st District, WILLIAM HENRY.
Cd District, WILLIAM HEBARD.
NOTICE
TO OUR PATRONS AND THE PUBLIC.
A NEW NAME.

NEW NAME.
In the first number of the present volume, it wa;
announced that although the Voice of Freedom hat
become in the fullest sense A NEW PAPER, yet il
was not deemed advisable at present to change its
name. For this reason we have continued it thus
far, and had intended to continue it further under
title which, however inoifensive in meaning, has
been in former times associated with bad cause
ard party which our readers and political friends
generally, abhor.
We have found by every days experience, that
the Liberty Party, by elfcctng in 1911 the defeat of
our cherished candidate and the overthrow of those
principles of justice, peace and freedom, as OPP
posed to Annexation, Conquest and Slavery extern
SION which are dear beyond all price to the people
Of Vermont, and of which that party Enthusiastically
vaunts itself as the true and sole supporter; and
now, by throwing itself forward in the same man
ner to the promotion Of similar ends by securing
the election of Cass so far as in it lies,-has drawn
down upon itself such universal and bitter hatred
rs no party was ever visited with before and that
in consequence, name once tnctured with that
odious SAVIOR, is heavy and insupportablc clog to
our efforts.
Our paper, as announced in tho outset is designed
to advance partial views, and no narrow, section
al interests but to labor for the good of OUR WHOLE
COUNTRY, by the diffusion Of National Wing doc
trines, the principles of justice and Freedom and
patriotic spirit of Cancellation and harmony among
all whom its influence may reach.
We therefore give notice, that in few weeks las
soon as the necessary arrangements can be made),
our paper will appear under the title of
THE VERMONT UNION WIG.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-08-23
c O SIS T + NCY

We received Inst week, for the first time, . cory
Of the Milwaukee -4merican Freeman The we'll
expressed and manly sentiments quoted below, if
sincere and permanent, will mark that paper rs one
of the very few Uhe first are have seem among the
Liberty faction, whose boosted principle consistency
and honesty proof against the bride of the Barn
burner alliance. If it prove So we shall be happy
to exchange with that paper; while we consider the
whole mass of the hae Liberty papers nero value
less cGf2ui nort@um and for purposes, would give
hundred fold more for their old files than for their
present issues. We "liko a MAN" and if the editor
in question proves himself such, we shall gladly
prefer him ia cordial shake of both hands," how
ever VIC may differ from him. We don't believe in
fractional AntiSlavery men," or fractional Wings.
III the Buffalo Convention shall nominate
either Mr.. Hale, or another man occupying
his ground Mr.. Hale and all ready to sup
port him will chccrfully unite in supporting
him. But if it shall nominate man who,
like Mr.. Van Buren,, is opposed to abolishing
Slavery in the District OF Columbia, we can't
90 for him. And if Mr.. Hale and the Libcr.
ty Party unite on such nomination, we are
out Of the Liberty Party in a twinklng. We
shall then run up the independent Fig, and
probably wi,hou: mailing any mans name to
the masthead, we shall advocate the election
Of THE MAN OF this nation-tho man of our
choice-Gor1it Smith. And in that event,
while We shall help the Darnburners, the
metamorphoscd Liberty Party, and all sorts
Of fractional Anl.S!nycry men all We can, in
their efforts to struggle through the low
grounds and misty atmosphere of Expediency
up to the high ground of Principle, and into
the bright sunlight of Truth we shall indi-
cate pretty distinctly what We think to be the
duty of full grown men who can 60 alone, and
who worship One God, and not the Divinity
of Numbers"
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-08-23

The Ass AND THE DEAD LION. 49, Mr..
President Polk has INDUCED "consti;ution-
al " propensity to throw bis heels in the face
Of The Peoples Representatives, lately, in q
manner quite novel lie has struck out a
new path to nlumy, which none of his prede-
ccssors were degraded enough either in in
tellcct or morals, to find. We nrc not dis
appointed nor angry in the lcast--st Mr.,
Polk The disgrace which this nation pour
ed upon herself by the election of the crcs-
turc, can never be deepened by any thing
which il may prove capable of doing.
After signing tho Bill for the organizations
of Oregon as Free Territory, although
Congress had adjourned, Cor rather because
Congress had adjourncd) our little autocrat
has dared 10 send message to that sovereign
body, giving the information that he ,coujd
hare cetoed its decree had it applied the law
Of freedom to any Territory South Of tha
Line
These arc his words:
The territory of Oregon lies far north Of
thirtysiX degrees thirty minutes, the Missouri
and Texas compromise line; its southern
boundary is tho parallel of AZ, leaving tho
distance to be three hundred
md thirty geographical miles.
And it is because the provisions Of this,
bill arc not inconsistent with the terms of tho,
Missouri Compromise, if extended from the
Rio Grande to the Pacific Ocean, that have
not felt at liberty to withhold my sanction.
Had it embraced Territories south of the
the question presented for my
consideration would have been of far diff
crcnt character, and my action upon it must
nave corresponded with my convictions.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-08-23
MIR. WEBSTER.

We gave last week Mr.. Webster's clear
and comprehensive" speech on the Oregon
bill, and in opposition to the diffusion " of
Slavery. The same great statesman illumin-
ated the closing hours of the session on Sat
urday night with lucid and radiant speech
on tho doctrine Of . local slavery" After
stating the complaint of the South that they
arc unjustly prevented from carrying their
property into new territories, Mr.. Webster
proceeds as follows:
Their property ?"-what do they mean
by that? We certainly do not deprive them
of the privilege of going into these newly ac-
qured territories with all that, IN the gene
raj estimate of human society, in the general
and common and universal understanding Of
mankind, is esteemed property. Not at all
The truth is just this: They have in their
own States, peculiar laws, which create prop
orty in persons. They have system of local
legislation, on which Slavery rests; while
everybody agrees that it is against natural
law, or at least against the common under
standing which prevails as to what is natural
law. | am not going into metaphysics, for
therein | should encounter the Honorable
member from South Carolina, and we should
wander in "cndless mazes lost until af
ter the time for the adjournment of Con.
gress. The Southern States have peculiar
laws, and by those laws there is property in
Slaves. This is purely local, The real
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-08-23
Correspondence Q! the Tribune.
Mr.. WEBSTEES RETURN II0ME-IHS ?OSI-
TION.

WASHINGTON, "Wednesday, Aug. &c.
The city is fast becoming deserted. Mem.
bcys of Congress, save those who live at far
| distance, arc rushing home. Quiet r"igns in
Washington.
MIR. Webster left to-day'at IL o'clock. His
coming here has been of advantage TO himself
of great advantage to this country. His
health is much improved The determined
course he has taken in relation to all new
Territories gives much assurance against the
Extension OF Slavery
And yet it is no new cause. Mr. Webster,
while adhering to the compromises of the
Constitution, has ever been opposed to the
extension of slave territory. He was one of
the earliest, perhaps the earliest of all our
Statesmen to pronounce against the Annex
alton of Texas. lie maintained that opposi-
ton always; and on the same ground re nov
opposes admission of our new acquired torri-
tories as States. As he has committed no cr-
rors in relation to the extension or undue
Legislative encouragement of Slavery 10 re-
pent of, he receives no support from Anti
Slavery men, of course. They require man
to be born again. They don't like person
who hasn't been sinner. They do not be-
lieye in the perseverance of saints
Mr.. Webster, soon after his arrival at
MarshGell WILL most likely, make an EXPOSE
ton of his views upon the coming election
More to give his reasons for his course than
to determine it. lie has had 10 other intcn-
ton than to support the nominations of Phil
adclphia. lie made no mental reservation |
when, by his friends, he went into that Cor
vcntion. Such privileges are only Suaran-
'ecd to conscience" people and TO Jcsuits,
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-08-23

81 One of the Locofoco Liberty papers of
the State speaks of "thc slave States of
Delaware and Virginia" as giving their adj
hosion to John P. Halo at the Buffalo Con-
vention. This is grandiloqucnt, to be sure.
1t would be interesting to know Ao'o large a
constituency of IIaleitcs the individuals thus
pompously designated, had the honor to rep
resent.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-08-23

VAN buren, Who's. - The Burlington
Free Press states that Messrs. Raymond &
Warning are bidding high for genuine spec
linen of the animal Commonly supposed to
be fabulous) known as the Wing Barn0urneT'
Counterfcits are occasionally presented, but
those keen-Sighted managers have as yet failed
to satisfy themselves, and we think VIII be
unable to obtain genuine onein sufficient
ly healthy condition to endure the public gaze,
or survive until November.
We owe it to our friends elsewhere, to
state that the leading scceder from the Wing
party in Brandon Ga gentleman who refused
to vote for Clay in 44D informed us last
week that one other whom he named and
secotid whom he could not name positively,
might be rcckoncd upon from the Wings of
this place to swell the army of 1000 Wing
boilers, upon whom the Barnburners rely for
carrying the State of Vermont.
Grand Total (including doubtfuD 8.
We can vouch for the accuracy Of this es
innate.
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E:g" The Vermont Patriot contains the

g55' The Vermont Patriot contains the
following order:
To TIE DEMOCRACY OF VERMONT
Charles Il. Field, having declined to run up
on the democratic State ticket for Lieutenant
Governor the name Of Hon John S. Robin
son, Of Bennington is substituted.
The democratic papers in the State will
place the name of Mr.. Robinson upon the
ticket at the earliest issue, and the party
generally, will cast their votes for a man
eminenty worthy their confidence and sup
port. CHAS. G. EASTMAN,
For the State COMM ttec. n
This is new way ofputting candidates in
nomination for high office, but it cannot be
denied to have its advantages Not to men
ton the obvious fact that it is more "dcmo-
cratic" than the common mode, and that it
saves the faithful (whose only right is the
right of obedience y from needless trouble in
the premises there is another important point
gained which is worth considering. The
fact is, conventions in Vermont, since the
nomination of Cass, have made us who sup
port him nothing bat trouble U"~"e3- ii'di-
yiduaIs are forever talking about slavery
cxtension-a proceeding which of course
creates noise and confusion Wilmot pro-
viso resolutions are forced into consideration,
and give rise to the most melancholy diem
mas. For if they arc rejected, these reso-
lutions, Vermont will reject US if they are
adopted people think we stultify" ourselves.
A most awkward and oppressive state of
things, truly. These unpleasant develop
ments are comfortably avoided by the new
mode Of appointing candidates. We tender
our congratulations.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-08-23

OLD ROUGH AND READY.

OLD ROUGH AND READY.
Hearty and aia on the downhill Of life,
Nurturod by labor and strengthened ty siifc,
Grey from exposure, where danger was rife.
Old Zacl las grown rough and grown aid
Quick af the Hash from The flint ard bo steal,
Prompt to express what his bosom nlsy isel.
lager 70 show true patriots zeal,
lie Is wa;chful, aid ren5g and bold.
OLD!-likc tho oak in whose age we delight;
RorGn, - ike tho diamond whose hcar; i, still
bright;
EEADY-to wake like the watchdog at nigh,
When tho wolves shall break into thV fold
f.,n, may he yet live, 70 his country snlo.rcd
Long, AS its chief ruler, may he he rovercA.
i'y friends well beloved, and By enemies feared,
When the tales Of his prowess arc told.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-08-23

The Chicago Western Citizen, another
Liberty paper, said, previously to the Buffalo
f!nnvo tom
"John p. Hale will not stand aside for
Martin Van Buren,, or any other nominee of
the union movement we Should censure his
friends for advising him to such course"
MIR. Hale is good enough candidate for
ProviSo nti.Slayery man, or Anti-Slaycry
men Of any other stamp"
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-08-23

EDH The Tribune conditions its support Of
Gen. Taylor upon his pledging himself in
direct terms, to veto no bill securing freedom
in the Territories. As Gen. Taylor will
never degrade himself to buy votes by pledg-
ing his prospective official influence to any
man, he cannot it seems expect Dir. Gree
ley's help.
The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1848-08-23

Ea3' If Mr.. Van Buren, had been nominat-
cd at Philadelphia, in place of General Tay-
lor would those "ultra Wings" who now
support that gentleman, have been satisfied
Would they have got out a circular, calling a
convention at Worcester for the reason that
the nominee of the Philadelphia Convention
"'cas nota IVhV?' We only ask for iufor
mation.-1H0S.
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CONSCIENCE WIGS" 1T is often asked
with great curiosity, what kind of thing u
Barnburner Wing Conscience might be. The
old fashioned principle once so named, which
held men to honor, truth and consistency,
many think to be obsolete, as nothing is said
about it in the newspapers, and its possessors
seem ashamed to brag of it now-a-days,-as
they always were. The "crack" article now
in vogue, among other odd results, makes
tcnder-hcarted Wings who went into the
Convention insisting loudly that every one
should be pledged to abide by the nomination,
and that none but thorough Wing should
be supported--m them trampe on the
nomination and avenge their own dsappoin,-
ment by shouting for a Locoloco and the
Great Father OF Doughlaces. Curious arti-
Gle truly, friends, but nothing new A stur
dy old negro we once heard Of, had a speci-
men OF which he was rather proud, and which
he described Con being asked what he meant
by his " conscienceD as sunin in UNI tonach
what says I 'front.'"