Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-09-02

of liberty.
This forcibly answers the question, wherein
we are dissatisfied with the whig and old demo-
cratic parties. We would not be 80 inconsist-
ent as to be political hypocrtc--a vile pan
derer to the stupendous sin Of the SOuth--a pro-
fessor of honesty, and devotee of slavery. No,
perish oil parties say I, that cannot live and pros
per, without preaching liberty, and voting slave
nv. Down with all institutions that will strength
en-, aid and abet holding our fellow men In
bondage. Better be 10 the minority forever
better be deemed lanatical and visionary, than
eide with oppression and wrong. Yes,
Better to sit in RI eedom's Hall,
With but a cold damp floor and Wondering wall,
Than bend the neck, or bow the knee,
In the proudest palace of slavery"
There is now no other question before the
people but this. Fer eight months past, it has
occupied the attention of Congress, and all 9TH
er business has been excluded. The South
maddened TO desperation, on seeing their "pe-
cuiar institution" so vigorously assaied, have,
by threats and brides, succeeded in enlistng in
their favor the great, " Godlike," Daniel Web
ster, who has sold himself, body and soul, to
them to do their dirty work. And this same pro-
fessedly anti slavery wing party with Fillmore
at their head, have placed this same Daniel at
the right hand of this government-and put in
to the cabinet majority Of Southern men. This
shows how far their anti slavery goes-what we
have to depend upon from them. The whole
North must concentrate their forces, and vote
for no man who will not pledge himself to go a
gainst those who hold slaves-or even him who
apologies for the man. enslaver-or even the
apoligist Of the apogiser,
The Free Democracy of Vermont have COM
menced the work. To be sure they were de-
feated ast year, and may be defeated this year,
but as true as the shining Of the sun, this party
will prevail. Who does not remember the old
Liberty Party in its feeble beginnings who
does not know that it advanced by perseverance,
and commendabe zeal, to an eminence respec-
table as to understanding much of the
wisdom and intelligence of the state. Well,
now these old liberty loving men are alive, and
doing battle mantully for God and humanity
Those who have Joined issue with them from the
wing and democratic parties, have done SO from
principle, and will not be easily dsengaged-
Now is the time for action-for ga pull-a long
pull, and a pull altogether" Now is the time
when help is needed, to do good, to win name
hnn la nd liant ha 8
truth is in its infancy-when laborers arc need
ed
ITO side with truth is noble, when we share her wretch
ed crusIs,
Ere her cause bring fame and profit and Ills prosperous
be just"
Then Is the brave man chooses while the coward steps
aside,
Doabtng his AFFECT spirit, till his Lord is crucifed.
And tho multitude make vnue of the faith they had de-
MED"
know there are many who wait until the
car Ofreform is rolled up to its highest elevation
before they can be persuaded. to jump on-and
when once aboard can swing their hats, and
shout the loudest. saying see how we Co.,
hnrrah for our cause !"
for one want to help roll the car of" Free
Democracy" up the mountain of holiness, and
see the old star spangIed banner catch the first
breeze Of popular freedom, amid the rejoicings
of happy, united and victorious people.
want to put my shoulder to the wheel of the car
Of liberty, and give strong and mighty push
forward-no matter If am despatched little
with the mud Of old whiggery-in the language
Of one of the ancients, " 1t is the part of good
soldier to be hayed alive, and yeteonquer."
Our State ticket is good one, and ought to
be elected. Lucus B. Peck you all know to be
true and unanching. He has made speeches
in Congress, and that too, on the right side, that
did great honor to his head and heart. He was
OF the democratic party, but saw the aggressions
of the South, and determined to stand it no lon-
ger.*
Stephen Smith was from the wing party-saw
the handwriting upon the wall, and fled from
thcna, as every honest man should. | shall take
great pleasure in voting for Stephen Smith, as
Lieut.. Governor.
Poland, for State Treasurer, ia one of the old
liberty guard, good and true. All honest, capa
BILE and sincere lovers of freedom. We must all
do what we can towards electing them. But
remember wehnve great work to do, in order
to carry our own town. Influences as great as
money can make them. are operating against us,
and we all know that the money god has troops
of friends, Some, being in the employ of wings,
who would vote with Us, are inundated by their
employers, and fer fear of losing their places
will vote against US, and their own consciences.
Others, for the sake of gaining the favor the re.
puted great, will sell themselves like Benedict
Arnold, or Daniel Webster, for mess of pottaqe
Such men ought to change places with the span
iel, and wear collars about their necks. | do
love an honest man, who will change his poll
tics it convinced from principle, even if he differs
from me-but man who will turn traitor to the
cause..of truth for the sake of gain, do from nv
heart despise. Such fawning, toad licking syc.
ophants, are more mean and despicable. than the
mcanest reptile ever made, and should be looked
upon as such.
Friends of freedom-the time draws nea
when you will be called upon to show what stuf
you are made of, at the ballot box. Are vol
prepared for the contest3 Are you ready? D.
all you can by honest and fair means for III,
cause of liberty and if you are defeated, yor
will have the proud satisfaction of knowing tina
it is better to fail in a good cause, than succeed
in bad one
To arms then, ye lovers of liberty, and neve
lay down the weapons of your warfare, unit
victory Perehes upon your banners!"
Hark, hear shout
"That shout Tends the sky
Cheering echoes reply,
Ts God d.