Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1851-04-24
For the Freeman.
Reorganization.

Those who read the National Era, observe its
copying from other papers, 1.-TWO in Vermont,)
suggestions about the importance of a reorgan-
%lzation, and union of those who are opposed to
the domination and extension Of the slave pow
er. In these suggestions are also included some
thoughts about what might be a platform, in
which all could agree and act cheerfully and
cordially, in giving battle to the slave power
| agree to the Importance of rallying in some
form, IN behalf of freedom, and that speedily {;
for the enemies of our Liberties are on the alert,
dlsclplining their troops for the onset. And
have not taken my pen to raise distinctions to
any platform suggested as above but to pre-
sent before the public additional thoughts, for
consideration, in the contemplation of those who
may act, in forming the best plan of reorganlz-
alton, to unite our strength in the great battle OF
.4rmagidon, to be fought in 1852. With regard
to the name Of the party, when recognized, l
would adopt one already suggested, only trans
posing two words, for the sake Of sound. Say,
The UNION FOR LIBERTY; or, THE LIBERTY
UNION.
think the name should express direct antag-
onism 10 the Union formed for our destruction.
The new slave party we oppose assumes the
name of UNION only. But everything they do
and say as a party; everything out OF which a
platform can be created, proclaims it a union for
the support Of slavery, and the slave power.
With regard to a platform, l would adopt a
suggestion of another upon the same subject. l
would say, " let US profit by the sagacity of our
enemies" This has been wonderfully displayed
in all cases where slavery was concerned, and
that as we'll before, as since, they boosted Of it.
1t is thoroughly incorporated into their political
system, that their difference of opinion upon
other subjects shall never divide them upon the
subject of slavery. Going and acting upon that
basis, their success is too well known to need a
rehearsal.
have on my mind q question which l cannot
answer, and | should like TO be informed Of the
best answer that can be given by any true,
hearty opposer of slave extension and the dom
~ination of the slave power, My question is
this While we are under the power of slavery,
and are struggling to throw off that yoke of
bondage, and have no power, and can have none,
to effect any other object or measure, till we
have thrown off that yoke, why should we even
trouble ourselves, to compare views, sentiments
and plans of action, with regard to matters thus
out Of our power? Why not unite and fight
m~anfully till we have become independent of
the slave power; and trust to, and acquiesce in,
the policy and measures which shall be adopted
by the majority, when we shall have wills to
choose and power to act, concerning the inter-
/ ests of our country? That the majority must
govern, is the true principle of Republics. 1t
seems that we may more cheerfully trust the
majority of those who may have successfully
resisted the slave power, than such a majority
as that to which we are now subjected, and must
be subjected, till the battle is fought and the
victory is won.
will now suggest that a platform upon the
above suggestions, should include these ideas OF
principles:
No more slave Presidents.
No more slave States.
No further extension of slave Territory
No test Of party with regard to Banks, Sub
Treasury, Finances, or other matters of ordina.
ry Legislation, while we have no power to con
troll them.
But, with regard to these we will act, as indl
} vlduals, when called to act at all, as we deem
proper at the time. And if Liberty should be
: come triumphant over Slavery, and the power o
-. Government be exercised by persons friendly t.
4 Liberty as opposed to Slavery, then will be the
time to settle upon principles which might be
z the test of the new party.
Where, and in what, would our Revolution
have ended, if the people, instead of being uni.
Y ted in throwing off the British yoke, had spill
r themselves up into parties, about the measure:
=, to succeed a victory? The party quarrels would
f have endangered, if not prevented the victory
altogether.
S TITUS HUTCHINSON.