Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1861-12-13
Nm tba relations of Slavery to the War, and on the
treatment Of it necessary to permanent peace
FEW SUGGESTIONS FOR THOUGHTFUL AND
PATRIOTIC MEN.
INTRODUCTION.


PATRIOTIC MEN
INTRODUCTION.
~, Constitution sincerely desired and expected the
no of slavery from all the States Accordingly ney
snens applicable slaves under the name rson pu o
" uS cease to exist The Constitution left slavery with
the States not preserved but to got rio OF Id way
[ sr each In seven of old thirteen States was soon ao
sn T., still fingered but in them doubfuly until the
rene of Cotton Cotton Gin Up to that pelod 'ne
Du one ~ he managed exclusively by States in which it exists
between and the present. four opinions have made tne
nearauce North different either In their estimate Oh ue
Of slavery or practical treatment of which they propose
' al FIRST OPINION.
yze first opiuion is that of the naturally origin
aed when became apparent that some OF the oas a the
carry good faith the and implied promise ~ la .ht
and The obvious Constitution This OPINION no @
evil SIN In regard to practical of this the opinion
holds therefore guilty of ought repent ana IT,
% a the conscience of the Shareholder and has been accused
ofdeeatng severity os ukes the end has view ho"
strenuous persuasionsh opinion notwithstanding the arnestnss sin
certy eoquence of its defenders has been popular
been owing partly other causes but largely to- no DOUBT g'0Du
fears of the consequences of general emancipation
Hence the number of aboitonis IN this sense always mas %
and is, comparatively small
OPINION.
1t not that the people of the United States approve
slavery they have been falsely accused because few OF them are
aboton The whole subject almost lost sight OF so long as sP
emancipation the States themselves LATER was expect
Since that time has appeared the a0ry opinion 1t does not
essentially from that of the aboons in its estimate OF slavery
1t holds to be social political and moral evil SIN Tor all 0"g
Shareholders But treatment OF deren
aboonis also would bring bear all christian and
influences another and the citizens OF
may ru towards those of another to induce savho
abolish slavery wherever exists But is more tolerant
of delay perhaps morally sensitive and willing refer the time
long there hope ofits ultimate &C
comphmeno the judgment and prudence OF those who are
Wherever Congress exclusive jurisdiction especially in the Terri
slavery And Congress has control over adms-
sion to the Union it would admit no more slave states
The anavcry opinion taking the popular view OF the ha
osavey and Of the consequent duties and legal and
political powers of the citizens and government OF the Un in
regard has gradually and of late even before the war
creased As the character e Of Ve nave
majority of the people of the north had become In opinion
and practice anti-savery.
--@" THIRD OPINION.
This opinion of indifference the moral character slavery
and merely form of labor If the people of State
Territory think they procure profitable labor making the
labe slaves opinion holds that they have right do at
such people neither be morally rbuked politically or legally
restrained
This deadly political dcpravy the South and its allies
have made desperate efforts extend over the North But if
lowed ny party and party leaders urged by party watch
words and incessan sphis and lies and not because OF fully IN
formed approval of the doctrines and purposes of those who directed them
FOURTH OPINION.
fourth opinion has been developed mostly by the rebellion and
especially the political aspect of slavery This opinion
peace political welfare and existence of the nation and its ractc
conclusion that must be destroyed This relation northern mind
points This opinion taking the place the 61a of all the others
and ought be encouraged and become universal In many
minds however doubts truth and many others refuse
admit because the supposed practical difficulties the treatment
willing that the United States should become another Mexican he
public
TRUTH THE FOURTH OPINION.
This would obvious enough all who have witnessed
disposition conduct of shareholders for the last ten
especially the last presidential election If their treason were mere
political power might be sufficient
all that they take by the sword what refused then
BY the ballot box But the of their present Infamous emp
inherent the nature necessities and relations slavery
which become constantly and the longer save
exists then like the present cannot fail to be
peated intervals longer shorter according circumstances
Suppose the ended and that the revoed States ha
taken their place before under the Constitution with moc
tons Of the Constitution which should not abolish avery plan
the past rron between the North and the South would b
increased and that they would all have their origin slavery
Fsr-A fugitive slave law would be necessity of slave
than before from the hope and instinct of freedom increased by tn
beye by the North greater than be
FORE because with still stronger feelings of shame and painful
aons of and of would be oener dsobeyed
SEcoNDhe disputes regard the territories would be
violent than before On the part of the North present experience
the athess and character slavery would make more thai
and the increase of its power.
On part South-f should still hope bal
political power by the formation of slave this would
give rise to constant collisions territory below
latitude be yielded slavery then there would be constant fill
the North But the South give the hope of equal political power
would be standing of irritation and agans
North and would still remain the inherent necessity of sav
expand Because the of the savepducing states would de
mand market and the safety of the planting states wou
destructive both of slavery and Shareholders with both North Sou
this question would selreservaon of life and DEATH and thu
conflict would be "irepressbe'
ed allegiance will be with the bitter feelings towards the North
the Constitution enes
the privileges and mmunes of citizens the several States
would be often violated than hitherto but the violation would
patiently toeatedby the victorious North hitherto
FouRrH-The slavery would be fecey assae
ev-its being able add to he of all viane
those of rebellion and treason.
nrH-Te South would still complain however without
heretofore of the unjust operation of tariffs and other commercial
on and of the intention of the North to interfere with their n
tuition
Under such would the South, an the Unonr
hepe peaceful? Not the least Stimulated by wounded pride
desire Of revenge fearb all the which have induced
reeon would instantly set about the foundation
of another and Restored thu
Constitution the hold the balance of power
Northern parties leaders who rarely prefer country