Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-08-31
MEN WHO DO ~ A MAN WHO DON'T
CARE WHETHER SLAVERY IS VOTED
UP OR DOWN.


In order to contrast the position Of Mr.
Douglas with that of the fathers of this coun-
try-those most active and influential in Sc
curing its Liberties and founding its doclara-
tions--we print them side by side. that the
reader may compare them, and judge which
of the parties is right.
We hold these truths to be selfevident
that all men are created equal that they are
endowed by their Creator with certain un-
alienable rights, among which are life, liber-
ty, and the pursuit of happiness Declara-
ton of Iudpadenee
/ Dont Care whether Slavery is voted up
or voted down. Stephen 4. Douglas
1t is among my first wishes to see some
plan adopted by which Slavery in the coun-
try may be abolished by law Washington.
/ / Don't Care whether slavery is voted up
or voted down. Stephen 4, Douglas
| Indeed, trcmblo for my country, when
reflect that God is just, that His justice can
not sleep forever; that considering numbers,
nature and natural means only, a revolution
Of the wheel Of fortune an exchange of situa-
ton is among possible events that it may
become probable by supernatural influence
the Almighty has no attribute that can take
side with US in such contest. Thomas def
fcrsop.
Don't Care whether Slavery is voted up
or vutcd downs. 4. Dougi1s.
We have found this eoa slavery has prey
ed upon the yitas of the Union, and has
been prcjudicial to the States in which it has
existed ,--,Iames M,owoe.
Don't Care whether Slavery is voted up
or voted downs. H. Douglas.
( Sir, envy neither the head or the heart of
/ that man froD1 Nprth vvb III bor, 80
defend Slavery ON principle--.Ehn Roudoiob
Donr care whether Slavery is voted IN
or voted downs. 4. u.
So long as God allows the vital curront 70
flow through my veins | will never. ncpey
NEVER. by word or thought bv mind mr. viii
aid in admitting one rod of free territory IN
the everlasting curse of human BONDAGE.
Never can be induced bv anv earthly nowor
to vote to extend Slavery over one foot of
territory now free.-Heary Clan
/ Donti Care whether Slavery is voted nm
or voted downs. 4. Douqlas.
| never would consent and rovor bsv,
consented. that there should be one foot of
slave territory beyond what the old thirtcen
States had at the formation of tho Union
never, never. Sir. whenever there is n fnot
of land to be STAYED back from beeoring n
slave territory am ready TO assert the min
pie of the exclusion of slayory.- Danil We5-
ster.
/ Don't Care whether Slovorv IA vo,od ~,
or voted downs. A. Donoiqt
1t is wrong 10 admit into tho Cons,;tu,;o,
the idea that there can be propertv in man
U1disoa.
/ Don't Care whether slavery i votod nm
or voted down.-S. 4 Douol,s
GEORGIA DouaLAs DOCTRINES. The fol-
lowing congratulatory announcement is made
by the Douglas papers:
Hon. w. h. Gauiden, Of Georgia. on he
Stump Hon. W. y Gaudcn, of Georgia,
published a card in the Savannah Republican
announcing his intention Of doing ali he can
for Douglas by stunlping the State industri-
ously"
That the reader may have some idea Of the
doctrines which this honorable geptlcman