Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1849-07-12
For the Age.
10 the Free Sellers OF Vermont,


profess opposition 10 the extension Of slavery upon terri
tory, now FREQ from population Of that character.
Yon know the history of our country and how slave
ry has found its way large portion of our territory,
and what yet, has extended its controlling nAu-
ence into the councils of our naon and has secured to
its support undue share Of the Presidential paonage
and urging claims to foot-hod in our free terrific
ny of New Mexico and California You that know all
this, know also, that slavery of those voacous
animals which never cries enough. FIVE let her alone
she will carve 10 the full extent of her desires Your
very cPIhet of, free SOIL implies that you wish to keep
our free soil safe from the nroads Of slavery. Now this
may be done, left undone, just as you please. That
s if you are well agreed in appropriate action, you
appear to be in your professions upon this subject, the
work will not be delayed great while. The position Of
Vermont may become reliably fixed by next September,
ii all who profess desire 10 keep soil free from the
communicating curse of slavery, will so act as accords
with that profession: tina, s so act as to lend no aid or
encouragement 10 the slave powers but the contrary,
stand firm in defence Of our free soil And this must all
be effected wthou, the shedding of blood all be done in
obedience TO the still small voice saying, "ths il the
way, walk ye in ito all done by the silent ballot armed
selected and propelled, bya spark Of that patriotism
which fired the breasts of our foe(ahcrs when they haz
arded their all, to obtain that liberty, which we would
now defend and enjoy. If YOU would make desirable
proges in this noble enterprises, you must take heed that
"you fall not out by the way" Go on unedy, harm
oniousIy. Let difference opinion about chcunsan-
tials, deter or hinder YOU from applying your whole
strength 10 effect the main object. Those who at.
tached 10 the Of slavery, unwilling assist in
the defence of our free SOIL will endeavor divide you
They understand If they divide you they will defeat you,
Probably their pupers will no, neglect reproach you,
and say all of evil against you destroy your
influence, and impede your progress you of course,
must look elsewhere for TRUTH and wholly daregard their
tcproach. Let say 10 you who have been deceived
into belief that Zachary Taylor, if elected President,
would prove faithful guardian Of our free SOIL you
not satisfied that he will prove faithful guardian Of his
own slavery, and that Of his neghbors? And are you
not ready become associated in council and action,
with those you knew to be sincerely devoted TO the cause
Of freedom; and to the utmost Of their power, defend our
free soil fom the expressions Of slavery And let me
say 10 vou who remain associated with the Shareholders
Of the South, in support Of Cen Coss for President till
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north, and enlisted in the support of Gen Taylor, can
YOU place any further confidence in those who thus sold
you, and took sher pay in undspued slavery protection
under the auspcies Of President Taylor And are you
not ready 10 Gsht manfuy under the banner of no more
slave territory; more slave states: All of you, Of ev
cry description must that strength consists in I'M
ion and perseverng action. 1t is not uncommon case
that in nominating candidates for offices, when The
utmost sincerity and good feeling put in requson
TO present before the frecmen, the unexceplonabc
candidates: some individuals less satisfied than they
would be with other persons their minds light upon
when, at the time, if those attained the candidates
they preferred, some other rcemen would equally CONF
short of being satisfied.
1t is not possible. in our free government, where thu
majority rule or we have rule, and where we high!
appreciate the privilege Of cecting own rulers:
not possible that every freeman should succeed in havn
his most favorable candidate in nomination The near
cs, approach TO this 10 be expected, is when tn
mniorty of The members convened for the purpose, ar
well agreed in the nomination OF the candidates to be pre-
snlcd for tbs several Offices; especially when 40 objec
ton is made in such convention, TO either candidate pa
ced in nomination. The candidates for state officers
Senators in Windsor county, and in some other counlIe>
have been nominated at conventions assembled for tn
parpose of nominating candidates for the several offices
and they are now before the public have reason to be
licve and do believe that election was made to am
one of these candidates in point Of fitness for the respe
tive Offices Other presented for considers
ton. and decided ma ottes, seemed to acquire the Ell
tire ncquesence of those in the minority on each nomin
h ton 1t is my humble bat sincere belief, that a chang
Of any of these named before the convention, wOu
$ have rendered the enes no less objectionable TO Il
great body of the rcemea The dissatisfaction, if any
may have come from other quarter, bu; it woul
probably have been great, as is now 10 be expected
$ or feared. MENTOR.