Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1868-03-11
Results OF EmancipatiOn.

/ We have nowhere seen the material benefits
arising from the abolition OF slavery, even to
the States themselves, more emphaticaliy and
elOquently set forth than in pamphlet. prepared
by Prof. Waterhouse of Missouri, and forward
ed to us by Gov Fletcher, Of that State, with
his own endorsement. II is most elfectual re-
/ ply to all the claims Of the South of being i'm
poverished by the emancipation of their slaves.
II those States, like Missouri, would accept
Z" the situation they would in like manner find
the change fraught with priceless blessing, in
stead of injury. We cannot forbear giving an
extract from the pamphlet
Slavery benumbed the faculties OF Missouri
States quickened by the incentives of freedom
displayed a reader intelligence and prompter
solutions of the problems of political econo-
my. With all its superior advantages, Nilsson
ri, paralyzed by the torpor of servle institu-
tons, was subjected to the humiliation of seeing
itself far surpassed in rapidity of growth by
/ younger nd smaller States. The tables of the
census are registers Of its comparative poverty
Such figures are not liable to the suspicion Of
rhetorical exaggeration. Slavery degraded la
Dor, palsied enterprise, created Unjust social
distinctions, fostered dangerous aristocracy,
retarded the progress Of industry, and finally
plunged Missouri into the horrors of civil war
No free State conspired against the life of the
nation. Slavery sowed the seed which has
ripsned isto so fruitful harvest of death BY
its instruction against lawful authority, il forced
the nation--unwilling TO submit to assassination.
or TO commit suicide at the recommendation of
traitors-to the ordeal Of arms. Missouri bought
her freedom with the costly treasure which is
coined in the mint of battle. Her trial was Sc
naaoIatn "a ILL
the monuments OF her fraternal strife. Agri-
cultural labor was interrupted, commerce was
Frustrated, life and property were insecure. tur-
bulence and carnage reigned supreme. But
patriotism has triumphed. The devoted gal
lantry OF our Federal soldiery has vanquished
the assailants of republican liberty. Victory
has restored to the nation unity and the posi-
bility Of greatness. Missouri will enjoy liber-
al share in the splendor and rewards OF triumph.
Redemption from slavery. and a free participa-
ton in the prosperity which will flow from the
re.estabshment of the Union, are benefits of
priceless value. Such gains will more than
compensate for the losses Of war The adodace
IN the price of real estate already requites Ms
sour for the Acknowledgement Of her slapes. |
The Ordinance OF Emancipation has inaugural |
ed better era. The State already begins to
feel the generous impulses OF freedom new
life Is invigorating the body polite. Enter
prise, commerce and manufactures are ssimulat-
ed, Capital is flowing into the State. Cor
porations are forming for the development Of
our internal resom ces, and factories are rising
for the fabrication Of domestic materials. The
unsunned wealth Of our mines is coming to the
light in larger quantities. The pleased earth is
yielding to the hands Of free labor richer
store OF golden grain. Professions Of immi-
grant wagons are moving along all our high
WAYS. III estimated that thara I,,.,
last August and September an accession Of
q, 900 people to the population OF the State.
There is fresh vitality in the very air Of Mis-
sourir