Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1856-03-28
Union Of the North.

Just on the eve Of On important presi-
rential election, the result Of which is
spccuia;ci upon with more interest than
that Of any similar election fer many years
jim which tie elaveocracy will be a unit,
bound together by fixed though vague
idcas Of self Interest, and a misguided
and mistaken belief that their rights have
becninfringed upor, or threatened, what
u the duty Of the freemen Of the North p
This question is IN important one, and
should be answered in the mind Of every
Northern freeman, considerately, but
wa Grmuess that will ba falt.
Whatever may be the case in the fu-
fare, clearly it is tina; We are not now
united. We are 3ir,dsd Although
holdirR principles in common, and an in
icrest in common, we are divided and
scattered upon differences Of the most
trivial character. Remaining so divided,
a disgrnceful deleeti is inevitable. These
thoughts suggest the Importance Of
united action By the friends of freedom.
lsL--Bccausc the interest of our be-
loved country requires that its highest
trust should be rcposed in ADLER and more
Eonesi hands; that its chief executive
should discover to the people less regard
for bis own emolument, a more thorough
patriotism and truer devotion to the
country; that if he Knows no North"
he should also Know no South" but
rather that he should know both North
aal South, East and West, ruling as the
exalted servant Of a free people.
The pcrpleZcd posture Of national af-
iairs, the recent fearful strides Of Amer
icnn slavery--emphatically the vilgenius
o'oug national body-the manifest official
encouragement and national protection
that is given to a monster whose breath,
yet fresh with the blood of freemen, is
TOW pouring warm uponthe arteries ofour
free institutions, the wanton outrage upon
weak and defenceless Greytown, the law
ish expenditure of public funds and the
uncalled for increase Of executive an
pointments TO ensure the accomplishment
oi marty nurnoses. or to conceal marty
corruptionj the assistance, both of a
positive and negative character rendered
by President Pierce, to the "border
ruthans' Of Missouri in their ravishment
Of the liberties of Kansas; these facts,
and such as these, rankle in the bosom of
millions and pronounce upon the head of
adespised ruler the most powerful anath-
emas.
2d.-Becausu the interest of our whole
country demands that its executive should
he chosen from among those who believe
IN the nationality of freedom. and the
scciionality Of slavery. Our rulers should
hc men whose love Of country is not
bounded by any internal lines of parti-
ton, but whose great heart pulsates with
"n uncircumscribed devotion to their coun-
try. Now we hold that to manifest such
a devotion rs to merit the applause of
appropriated American freemen every
where, IN other words, TO be national.
the President should not and cannot re-
cognise as paramount to the national
the success aud progress of a |
vice, such as the peculiar insti- |
'1'!on of slavery. So far from that, he
should on the other hand, be upon this
subject Of all men the most firm" The
evils Of sur?andering to the dictates of 4 !
t"N Southern fre-brands, all honest prip-
ople can hardly be estimated, for while it
weaEens and distracta the north. It operates
Intensely 10 iniame and arouse the South. |
Inc evidence Of this is found in the !
change Of public sentiment at the South !
IN this regard We quote from a speech I
Of the Hon. Mr.. Holmes Of New York
delivered in the House Of Representa- |
ivcs, Angus, 7, I848
In Caroline county, Virginia. at a /
general meeting OF SHAREHOLDERS. on the /
l4;h Of July, l774, it was resolved: /
" That the African trade is injurious
10 tins colony, obsirucis our population
by ireemen, manufacturers, and others.
VINO would emigrate from Europe and
'eitle here, and occasions an annual bal
1nce Of trade against the country: and
therefore,, that the purchase Of imported
slaves oughtto be associated against"
IN Hanover county, Virginia, on the
loih July IVA, they declare that
The African trade for slaves we con-
'ider as most dangerous TO virtue. and
ne welfare oil this country; we therefore
'isii to sec j; totally discouraged"
Attn meeting in Fairfax county, Viz
5lnIo, on the 18th Of July, IVA. over
'hich George Washington presided. the
GLOWING resolution was adopted -
Hesoleea, That it is the opinion Of
his meeting, that during our present diff.
iculties and distress. no slaves onobt 70
'e imported into any Of the British colo