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T II K VOIC .K O F F it 15 K 13 O M .
Columbia, is as ftr beyond the regions of possibility, as
unv project of the philosophers of Laputa.. The nmltipli-
Ciition of Anti-Slavery Societies within the last three years
has appeared to roe rutlier to weaken than to promote their
cause, or at least, their prospects of immediate or early
success. With the incjease of their numbers, new and
collateral questions, always controvortibje ami perplexing,
like parasite suckers from the main stem of the tree, have-
sprung up to divide their counsels, and introduce dissen
(ions among themselves. 1 lie captious, disputations of
moral and political casuistry, about non-resistunce, defen
sive war, the rights of women, political action, no Govern
ment, the social condition of the colored race, the encour
agement given to the slaves to cscapo from (heir masters,
and exaggerated representations of the miseries of their
condition, have eminently concurred not only to counter
act their influence upon the main object of their association,
but to make them unpopular and cvon odious, not only in
th south, nut in all parts of the Union. Their annoyance
ol candidates tor popular election, bv putting searching
questions to them as tests, importing at once a promise anil
a threat, lias not propitiated to them tho good-will of any
party, and has made them obnoxious to all. I he purity
of the principle of these formal interrogatories, 'for answers
to bo followed by suffrages, is verv questionable, with ref
erence to the freedom of elections. The expedient itself
has seldom if ever been successful to accomplish its object.
It has in almost every instance disclosed the weakness of
the abolitionists as a parly, distinct from the great political
competitors for the favor and the power of the People.
My objections to the immediate abolition of slavery in
tlie Territory of Florida are the same with those which
I have here set forth against the same measure in the Dis
trict of Columbia, with the addition that the conditions up
on which the Territory was ceded to the United Slates by
Spain formally stipulate for its admission into the Union on
the same terms as are secured to the primitive citizens of
(lie United Mates, lo impose a new condition now upon
the inhabitants, as a sine qua non, of admission to the
Union as a State, would be, in my judgment, a breach of
tailli. 1 voted against Hie admission of the Plate of Ark
ansas, because her Constitution expressly denied to her
Legislature the power of emancipating slaves. Should the
Constitution ofFlorida contain the same provision, I should
vote in the sume manner ; but the faith of the nation is
already pledged to the admission of Florida on the same
terms upon which oilier Southern Stales have been admit
ted ; and we have no right now to require more of her
than has been required of Ihem.
The petitions against the admissions of any State here
after? the Constitution of which shall tolerate slavery, were
not susceptible of an affirmative answer. A negative res
olution to that cfl'ect would have no binding force, even if
adopted by both Houses of Congress ; for they cannot cir
cumscribe the powers of their successors. Hut, with the
exception of Florida, I never would consent to Ihc admis
sion of any new slave State.
1 have new fully anil freely exposed to von, fellow-riti-zend,
my views with regard to the multitude of petitions
which ''ou have lov.r.r"".. Vj my ?"rce, A lie opinion of
the civili.'.rd world lias been for asfes maturing .r.'" H set
tled conviction that slavery, in any of its form? , is a fi"
and a reproach to any people. Mora than three thnu.ie.iid
YParc ago, the debasement of the human character, by its
operation upon ihe slave, himself, was noticed by the great
est of the Foots, who says, that the day which makes man
a slave takes away half his worth. Its degrading and cor
rupting influence upon the heart and mind of the masters
is not less philosophically trite. The new theory which
uttcmpis to convert slavery into a b'essiug, and sluveheM
ing into a virtue, if, in my de!iber:'.!e judgment, a more
lamentable debasement of th him; m r.oul llian the mere
endurance of servitude can eject, It places the animal
man below the level of Ihe bruin creation. It surrender:!
his soul to the dominion of his vilest passions, belies tho
Divine revelation of a !od of mercy, and insults the throne
ol Omnipotence. It reduces tlu natuiul relation between
man and man exclusively to the standard of physical force,
and makes' t yranny and oppression, inflicted by the strong,
and suffered by the weak, to comprise the whole duly of
man.
This system bears the same relation to that of the Dec
laration of Independence as idol worship to the worship of
the true God. Ihe substitution of lis ciecd for that of the
natural rights of man would bring him baolt to the alterna
tive of Ihe worship of Moloch and Mammon,
And devils to adore fir deities.' -
" Should this system become llip prevailing doctrine of
the South, it is impossible that this .Union should long con
4inuc. As its avowed basis rests exclusively upon physi
cal force, to physical farce it will resort, not only to sus
tain its own institutions, but to encroach upon the institu
tions of freedom elsewhere. This disposition is already
manifested in many ways ; in the brutal treatment experi
enced by citizens of the free States, if but suspected of fa
voring abolition in the slaveholding jurisdictions in the
insolent demands upon the free State to deliver up their
citizens for alleged offences against the slave laws in the
conspiring of American slaveholders in a foreign land
against the life of one of the great champions of huiiian
liberty in the ruffian threats of assassination, addressed
fo members of Congress (br daring to present your petitions
-in the surrender of the post office to lynching law in
the murder of Lovejoy in the burning of the Pennsylva
nia hall in Southern commercial conventions to force the
natural channels of trade from North to South in South
ern railways and hanking companies combined to link the
Mammon of the West with the Moloch of the South, and
in the strains of commendation upon the land-robbing prac
tices of the Anglo Saxons, and their virtuous abhorrence
of custom, embellished by their blackleg reverence and
punctuality for their debts of honor,
Fellow-citizens, when I witness scenes like these trans
acted in the face of day ; when I hear principles like these
issuing from the professor's chair, from the chancellor's
bench, from the diplomatic saloon, and from the land job
ber's gaming and dinner table, all in frightful harmony
with one another, I hang my head in despondency at the
prospects of the righls of man, for the short remnant of
my days, throughout this Union, and even in iho District
of Columbia, Yet do 1 not despair for the cause of hu
man freedom. I believe the cause which its votaries aie
now called to defend, and which they may yet hope to de
fend and to vindicate, is that of our free institutions against
tho daring encroachments of slavery upon them, It is for
them that you will have ultimately to stand to your arms ;
and it is for them that I would gladly now see you buckle
on your armor. I desire not to interfere with the institu
tions of slavery wlicro they are established I would not
abolish slavery without a due regard to indemnify the
slaveholder for bis loss, and, to avoid the necessity for
that, would begin the process with a generation yet unborn.
I adhere faithfully to the stipulations of the Constitution of
the United States, which I have pledged my faith before
God to support ; and I can lend my hand to no project for
the abolition of slavery in these United States without the
consent of their masters. That the day will como when
slavery shall be extinguished not only in the District of
Columbia, but throughout our country, and throughout the
world, 1 believe, because it has been explicitly promised
in the holy Scriptures, and because the progress towards
that improvement in the condition of man upon earth is
clearly indicaled by Ihe whole tenor of human history.
But that the day is yet far distant I am nut permitted to
doubt ; and that in our own country it will bo preceded
by convulsions and revolutions in the moral, political, and
physical world, from which 1 turn away my eyes to more
cheering contemplations, appears to be too probable. That
you may enjoy in peace all the rights that you possess,
nd be speedily restored to those of which you have rccent
v been deprived, is the hope and prayer, and shall con
liinie to bu tho earnest endeavor of your friend and fellow
citjzen) JOHN UUINCY ADAMS.
A nkw Society in Massachusetts. It is well
known to our readers that there has been a disa
greement among our friends in Massachusetts,
owing lo the new views of the lending abolition
ists upon the subject of human government, politi
cal actioi), kc. 'We learn that a new society has
been formed, called the " Massachusetts Abolition'
Society." Among its officers are lion. William
Jackson, brother of tho president of the other So
ciety; Dea. Dodge, of Salem ; lion. J. C. Al
vord, Member of Congress elect; Dr. Osgood,
of Springfield ; the venerable: Timothy Morritt ;
Hon. Gi'l'man Parker, &c. (Sec. Elizur Wright,
jr. is Corresponding, and A. A. Phfilps Recording
Secretary. They have appoinlud four lecturing
and three financial agents, and resolved lo supply
evorv lawyer, elercrvrriau, and physician in the
stale with a copy of 'Weld's new work on slavery.
The society, while its members are understood, to
be opposed to the views of the Editor of the Libera
tor, and others, on the subject of political action,
will not go out of its way to assail them, but will
confino itself to direct efforts to. abalitionize the
entire commonwealth.. With this, understandm"
of its object, we welcome the nevv organization.
Let there be uo other strife between the two socie
ties than that winch arises from the "enerous em
illation of each to excel the other in devotion to the
cause of holy Liberty.- WluUier.
THE VOICE 0F: FREEDOM.
MONTPF.HER, SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 1839.
Ith of July.
It is gratifying to notice a marked improvement
within a few years nasi in the manner of celebrat
ing our national festival. There is, however,
abundant scope for the work of reform ; and as
the time is at hand, when the sons of the Pilgrims
will be called by lime-honored usage, lo honor
the nation's birth-day, we take the leave to make
a suggestion or two to our readers. By tho con
stitutions of many of the local anti-slavery socie
ties in this State, their anniversary meetings will
fall on that day. No time should be lost in making
ihe needful arrangements to render 'meetings in?
teresting. In tliosa towns where no such meet
ing is appointed by the constitution of the society,
it is submitted whether the cause pf freedom might
not be most appropriately honored by culling spe
cial meetings to hear discussions or addresses on
the condition and prospects of civil liberty in the
United Stales. Will not the abolitionists in every
town look' to this matter in season?
CuliNTV I
ojiixatioxs. The Whigs and Admin
in Washington county held their re-
lslrationists
spective conventions in this town on Thursday, for
the purpose of nominating candidates for State
Senators. Both conventions were fully attended,
linger G. Berkley presided at the Whig meeting,
and Ii. 15. Peck, E.. at the other. The Whigs
nominated for Senators Col. Aute&as Cushman,
of Warren, and John L. Buck, Est, of North field.
The Admiuistralionisls nominated the present in
cumbents, Messrs. Goodwin and Curtis.
DC We learn that arrangements are iu progress
in this place for a Sabbath School celebration of
the 4th of July, and that it is proposed to invite
the friends of these institutions in Washington
County lo unite in the exercises.
DCTThe fourth annual meeting of the Montpe
lier Anti-Slavery Society will be holden, agreea
bly to the constitution, on the 4tli of July- Tl
hour of the day, &c. will be named hereafter.
C7" Several communications arc on file for in
sertion. Mr, Ada-.ns' Letter.
We give up a large share of our space, this week,
to the letter of John Quincy Adams, first published
in tho National Intelligencer, and in which the
writer presents his views at large on the subjects
slavery, republicanism, colonization, and abolition.
As a whole, we think the letter will do good.
His avowal of opposition (o immediate aboli
tion in the District of Columbia will be likely to
gain for it a place ji the pro-slavery newspapers,
notwithstanding his withering condemnation of
slavery and colonization. The objections to im
inedialism are of long standing, and have been
pretty thoroughly pulverized by abolitionists for
the last seven years. We subjoin the well-timed
remarks of the Pennsylvania Freeman :
We publish this week', to the exclusion of much
oilier matter which we bad prepared, a long a,nd
fble. letter of Jou.n Qoixcv Adams, which has just
appeared in the columns of the National Intelli
gencer. It will be seen that the writer reiterates
his opposition to the abolition of slavery in the
District of Columbia, and otlLrs iu brief the follow
ing reasons for his opposition :
l. That public opinion is against it, anil the
abolitionists whu demand it are a small and per
secuted body.
This is a most singular objection. Suppose
Wilberforce had so reasoned when he found ''pub
lic opinion" in and out of Parliament against the
abolition of the foreign slave trade! Or Powell
Buxton and Daniel O'Connell, when, iu 1S31, ihcy
found themselves in a meagre minority on the
question of the abolition of West India slavery!
" I f hould" says the Ex-President " vote against it
so long as I knew it to be unwelcome to four-fifths
of the people of this Union." Upon a principle
like this, no change or reform in legislation could
ever take place, because the matter would be de
cided in the mind of the individual legislator, not
upon its intrinsic merits, but by tho fact that the
popular voice Ayas not in Atvor of it. How is ii
that popular reforms are effected ? A single indi
vidual gives the first impulse, and against fierce
opposition and persecution the reforming principle
makes its way, until the whole mass feels its in
fluence. It reaches the halls cf legislation; a
few embrace it and maintain it on its merits.
They are of course overjiowered by numbers in
the outset but they do not, therefore, abandon
their principles. At each trial of strength their
numbers inrcense, until at length the majority is
with them, and the once ' tin welcome' and ' odious'
principle becomes the the popular one. The Ex
President's doetrino in the State, seems lo ns pre
cisely like Hubbard Winslow's, in the church:
That "the will of the brotherhood," and not the
intrinsic right or wrong of a question, must he
tho ground of decision.'
2.' The abolition of slavery in the District would
bo contrary to the wishes qf ' the people residing
therein.
The Ex-President emphatically declares, that
,: one, human being cannot bo the properly of ttn:
other that person." and things are, by the laws ol
Nature and of Nature's God, so distinct that no
IIL'MAx'lAWS .CAN THASFOltM EITHEH INTO .N'OTIlElf ..
But," he comities " this is not the opinion of the
people of the District of Columbia, and in the en
actment of laws lo bea.;- exclusively upon them,
and not upon myself or-my im.in,ediute constiituen.ls,
I must be governed by TiiyiR w;ll. and not by my
own." '
Are we to understand John Quincy Adams in
this matter, that he is ready to vote fur- any thmg
which the will of the pes rye t (ive. the and
slave traders) of the District requires jtnd against
evey thing which may be contrary to that will?
" No human legislator can transform person? into
things." Yet, he will enact laws, or prevent the
repeal of laws, already existing, which do virtually
transform persons into things, in the District of
Columbia, because the people of the District are
in favor of them, and because he thinks that he
" iii;st hi; uovkkxed nv tiikiii will! Most un
happy situation for a conscientious representative.
The slave of the slave-masters, of the ten miles
.quale! Whatever they may demand, although
contrary lo Nature and Nature's God, must be done,
lor the representative ol free Massachusetts " must
be governed by the will" of the District, We are
surprised at tins doctrine.
It is a well known lad thai the principle reason
forgiving Congress exclusive legislation over the
District, was that that body should be able lo pro
tect itself from local dictation and influence. But
if the doctrine of the Ex-Pivsidenl be correct,
then arc the while ciiiens of ihe District the vir
tual masters of Congress. An influence, as power-
iil asth.it of the Commune of Paris when it ove r
awed the French Convention, rests upon the Na
tional Legislature. 1 he "will ol the managers
of tho SLAVE MARKET " governs" even the
honored representative from Plymouth Rock,
Apart, however, from these objections to break
ing tlie yoiv'e ol slavery nnmeuiately in the Unmet
of Columbia, the letter of ihe Ex-President is a
powerful and able document. We would invite
particular attention to that portion which refers to
the scheme of Colonization. At another lime we
may express our views more fully upon it.
DMr. McCree, the colonization agent, is ' go
ing to trie feoutn. hmcc Ins lecture in Water-
bury, we understand he has visited Charlotte, Wr-
gennes, Middlebury and Brandon. The last Tel
egraph contains a detailed report of his sayings
and doings at the latter place, furnished by one of
his auditory. Among other things, the lecturer
is reported to have said that ' the colonization so
ciety was the best abolition society in the world' ! !
How admirably our colonization champions agree-
as ' tq the abolition tendencies of their scheme!
Just compare the above saying with the following,
from Charles Hammond's Gazette :
Colonization.
In corroboiation of the views recently presented
iu the Gazetle respecting colonization, we oiler
some extracts from the Society's own publications.
The African Repository of March last is before
me. It contains an account of organizing a socie
ty in Alabama in December last. By way of pre
amble there is a recitation of reasons urrin;j lo
sustain colonization. The following; sULrirestions,
are mainly relied on :
" Because it proposes to remove from among us
a degraded, useless and vicious race."
" Because we consider the measure of' all oth
ers, best calculated to preserve good order and
proper discipline among our slaves."
" Tberefore. we deem the plan of removing them
from the U, States tho most effectual method of
counteracting the abolitionists. Jt is known that
they are the most violent opponents which the col
onization scheme has to encounter. Their jienc
tration has discovered its tendency, and they
denounce it as a scheme originating among
slaveholders for ihe perpetuation of slavery,"
Thus reasoned the slaveholders of Baldwin
county, Alabama, Dec. 3, 1S3S. They regarded
colonization as essential and effectually the oppo
nent of abolitionism. For that reason, and for the
reason that colonization was a handicraft of slave
ry, they resolved to sustain it. Its " tendency " to
sustain slavery is freely admitted, ns is ulsq tlte fact
that this u tendency" has been "penetrated " by
abolitionists.
How remarkably, as to lime and object, do these
avowals correspond with the views of colonization
recently expressed in the Cincinnati Gazette !
The war upon abolitionists, and the reason why
are distinctly avowed. "Their penetration has
discovered its tendency!" Mr. Gurley has left
our city, we presume, with the tiro thousand dol
lar conlrihution lei vied upon it for colonization, in
bis pocket. It was contributed by those whose
penetration, could or would not conipats their "ten
dency." Many mechanics u hobuild churches for
the contributors, suffer for their pay. There is
no charily in Cincinnatia'us paying an honest debt
equal to colonizing the free negroes of Virginia !
Cincinnati Gazette.
New-Ham ptdijre.
Tho Ilcrahl oi" Freedom has the following no
tice of the late meeting of the New-IIamjishire
Anti-Slavery Society at Concord ;
The Sotilh Church was amply filled mid with
an attendance of the most intelligent and noble
character. The house remained thronged during
the day. The niorning wus occupied, after or
ganisation, appointment of committees, &c. by our
champion friend from Pennsylvania, Cha.r!ef C.
Burleigh, the seouimK of coi.o.MZ4TioNrx-one ol
the most able and intreped men in the anti-slavery
field. lie spoke to a resolution asserting the
advance of the enterprise, without going back at
all, or pausing or faltering from the beginning, and
its promise of speedy and peaceful triumph, lie
was followed by Rev. David Hoot with his accus
tomed force and originality.
In the afternoon Mr. Garrison addressed the
meeting on the same resolution. It was his first
appearance on the New-Hampshire platform and
it attracted the deep interest, which ought to be
felt by tho abolitionists and the people of Nev
Hampshire, on seeing for tho first time among
them tho man who awakened tho land from the
death torpor of slavery, Mr. G. is a plain speak
er, without any of tho graces or the e.mriscs of ihe
orator. " He was no orator," he said, as Brutus
was, or as Burleigh is." Yet his speech moves
men's hearts and minds moro than any we have
listened to, not excepting Thompson himself. He
feels a deeper interest in the cause he advocates,
no doubt, than any who have come after him into
the field. He changes men's opinions, and inlhi-
ences their character, lie is a very earnest speak
er and speaks to excite men to action, lie lec
tured Thursday evening at the Baptist meeting
house. The house was thronged, though Govern
or Pinney was laying before the sympathies of
the people, at the South Church, nt the same time,
the longings of the colored man of the. coutitry for
banishment on the sands of Africa., His Excel
lency had not, we understand, a crowded auditory.
We would not go to hear the advocate o,f so wick
cd a cause bivt still we like to, have the cause ad
vocated by addresses, lectures, &c, if it must be at
all. It is better so than by mobs as heretofore.
A very liberal contribution followed Mr. Garrison's
lecture. lie was followed by Burleish in an ar
gument nirainst the duty of restoring fugitive
slaves. Garrison touched upon the subject in his
lector. Burleigh seemed to take fire at it anil
burst forth upon tho auditory like electricity. He
maintained for about 520 or 30 minutes a rapid and
most vivacious argument close, lucid, conclusive
ami oi exceeding ingenuity. -I he audience sal
with perfect composure until lonir time after the
usual Concord hour ofadjournment,
I any
hers ol the Legislature were present.
The 100,000 Fund Ueisii.
Gorrit Smith has already transmitted to the
treasury of the American Anti-Slavery Society
his checks on the bank for the sum of ten thou
sand dollars, payable m instalments. l'rient
will you see that it is
whole sum should nut
not by your fault, if the
be raised i It is greatly
needed.
The Executive Committee wi
receive this
first response to their address, as an earnest of
i
what they may expect from the abolitionists of the
country, in proportion ns tho true interests of the
cause are seen and felt. Wo trust they will now
lose no lime in procuring agents to lecture in
New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan, In
diana, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Who shall go
for us ? We trust a glorious career of prosperi
ty is now opening, and if our friends will tend us
the money, or pledges of money, our hands will
be strong to take hold of every opportunity for
advancing the cause towards a speedy and peace
ful triumph. Emancipator.
National Convention.
Will our brethren of the Press take and give
a distinct noiice, that the National Convention
of Aboliiionists, at Albany, is to be held on
WEDNESDAY J. HE THIRT V -FIIIST of
July, and not on Tuesday the 30th, as first pro
posed ? Will they also notice that the call is not
restricted oincuhers of the American Anti-Slavery
Society or its auxiliaries, but embraces nil
those who adopt the principles of its constitution,
though thev may not believe in the utility of
its organization or the expediency of its meas
ures. We hope the Convention may be enabled to
lay a platform on which the friends of Human
Rights can take their slaud for a united and suc
cessful resistance against the encroachments which
slavery has made and is making upon our free
institutions and the cause of liberty. We believe
it may be done. We do not respond to the rev
olutionary battle-cry of John Quincy Adams, that
the friends of hurnain freedom should aland to
their arms. Hut if we can unite the wisdom of
our statesmen, and the eloquence of our- orators,
and the fidelity of our jurisls, with the votes of
our free citizens, wc can meet and vanquish the
enemy at Hie ballot-box.
Why should the sons of Seventy-Six Add their
arms in despair anil say, "it is loo late, notlimo-
can be done." So did not James On. So did
not JnsiaJi Quincy. So did not John Adams.
So did not Robert Morris. So did not Ethan
Allen. So did not Thomas M'Kean. So did
not lienjumin Harrison. Let us hope, and let the
doinffs of the Convention prove that SO WILL
rsui THIS Iff SUUUISSSOKS. lit.
Jottx Qiiincv Adams' 2d Lettrk, The second
letter to the petitioners oppears in the National In
telligencer of May 27. In it, the venerable states
man gives his views, at considerable length, on
the subjects of slavery, colonization, republican
principles, ere. Ileprcsentes a more striking view
than we have seen elsewhere, of the npostacv of
our counrytnen from the foniidame ntal principles
of human rights, on which aur government is found
ed, and by which alone it has a right to exist as a
government. He declares ihe prevalence of the
principles of Professor Dew a virtual dissolution of
the Union. At the same time, he blames the An
ti-Slavery Society for insisting on immediate eman
cipation, and for rejecting compensation. He
speaks very discouragingly with regard to the
prospects of liberty, and sees no hope but in a
revolutionary movement, at some future day, when
it will be necessary for the votaries of human free
dom to " stand to their arms,'' against the en
croachments of slavery, At the same time, he
deprecates our peaceful and brotherly "interfer
ence" wit!) the guilty cause of this forseen calami
ty, and insists upon it that the inhabitants of the
Federal District have a right to cherish the mon
sir on the very domain of the nation. Such is
human inconsistency ! With regard to Coloniza
tion as a remedy for slavery, he says, " ihe search
for ihe philosopher's stone, or the casting of na
tivities by the course of the stars, were rational
and sensible amusements, in comparison with the
serious undertakings of the Colonization Society."
We shall publish this extarordinary letter, ac
companied with a few plain remarks, at our earli
est con von ienee.-r-Emanc ipator.
Mr. Stephens, the traveller, has been appoint
ed Government Agent to Guatemala in plye of
Mr. Leggett, deceased. .
Mclancholhj Accident at Niagara Falls. We
learn from ihe Bufliilo Commercial of Monday,
thut Pr. Hungerlbrd, of Troy, was instantly kil
led that morning at the Falls of Niagara. In com
pany with Lindsay, the guide, he had decended
the Biddle stair case on the American side, and
was standingnear the water, when a mass of rock
weighing several tons, fell from, tlie bank above, a
height ol some 150 f i t, directly upon him. Lind
say suffered a sever.' contusion on his left arm.
but was not others i.
'd.--jY. Y. Spec.
N O T 1 0 E S
( nil lor the IV ai
I nil sal Convention.
f Iho American Anli-Sliivnry
At. the l.iul nnniverK.irv
Society, it was voted to hold i Nulionnl Convention at Al
bany, "on the 31st day of July next. The undersigned
were appointed a committee I, issue Q Call and iuu!,e
Ihe ne.es.irv arrangements fx ilin proposed convention.
In executing Ihe wishe- of iho Society, !li".v ncaording-
ly most cordially invite nil such FREEMEN OF TIIK U.
STATUS AS A DOIT THE PRINCIPLES EMBODIED,
IN THE CONSTITUTION OF THE AMERICAN ANTI-SLAVERY
SOCIETY to meet in convention at Albany
on tho last Wednesday of .Inly next,' in, the, 4th Presbvte
rian meeting houseatlt) o'clock, A.M.
The object of, the. convention is tho thorough discussion,
of those groat principles which lie at the foundation of the,
abolition enterio.' throughout tho civilized world i am
of Ihe measures which are suited ty its accomplishment iu
the United Stales, and especially thoso which relate to tho!
proper exercise of the. right of suffrage bv citizens of tho,
free stales. All questions and matters foreign to this ob
ject will he. cautiously avoided in the deliberations of tha
occasion.
Utica. V. L. Chaplin. v,, Go,lcll.
IS.kw okk Joshua Lcavitt, II. JJ. Stanton,
Iroy Ourdon (iranl.
Ai-iiany-N. Suflord, A. G. Alder, Hiraln Fanning.
Naihaii Coluurii.
EKHlirfOj'4 MAHKET.
Reported for the Yankee Farmer.
Monday , June 10,'l839.
At inarl.et 245 Ileef Cattle, 28 yoke Working Oxen, 3ft
Cows and Calves, 250 Sheep, and 575 Swine.
Prices. Ileef Cuttle. First quality, 8,75 to 9 ;
second quality, $8 to $8,50 ; third quality $7,50 to $8.
Working Oxen. 100 $ 150.
Cows and Calves. Sales were good sold for 35,
10, 45, und CO.
Sheep The jirlooa were not ohlaineil.
Swine The holders were firm, and retail sales good at
from 8 to 12 els. Small lots wore tjucn to peddle at 8 to,
3 1-2, !) to 9 1-2.
DEATHS,
In Jericho, .May ultimo, Mr, Paul BaiicoCk, aged)
Attention Artillery Companies !
R. ft. RIKER,
(Slato sree.t, opposite the Bank,)
AS this day received from MEW-YORK, Scarlet
Ilroad Cloth, for .Military Companies' Uniforms, Ar
tillery Buttons, Yellow Wings for Sargeants, Red Cock
fcalhers, Red l'ompoins, Red 12 inch Vulture Plumes,
Yellow Lace, Yellow Epaulotts, Red Sashes &e. for saa.
cheap for cash.
50 do.. Infantry Hat Plates, White Cockfcathers, While.
Wing for Sargeants, 12 inch White Vulture Plumes,
Swords and Bells, Flat Kagle Buttons, Laces, Epaulette,
&e. for sulii cheap for cash.
Monlpelicr, June 10, 1S3D. ' 2-t:tf
MILITARY GOODS.
"jUST received from New York, V.y ft. R..RIKEIi
3 Stale sheet, opposite tho Bank, a large assortment of
SHL1TAWY GOODS, suitable for the present regulation
uf the Militia of this Slalo. Terms Cash.
May (ith, 1839. " 19:tf
KEW GOODS'
JBH'ETT, HOWES & CO.
A UP. just receiving from New York and Boston a prime.
Ixi. ttism tmcnt of Goods, lo which thev invite the at
tention of their friends and customers.
Miiv 4, 1S38.
3 Gw.
NEW GOODS ! NEW GOODS !
ESALDW1:V & SCOTT
fJf'AYE just received a splendid assortment of SPRING
Jil & SUMMER GOODS, which they will soli cheap
for cash. CP Thosu wishing for a great bargain will
do well to call before purchasing elsewhere,
May 13, 1339. 19:tf
VEW tiOOUS! CEIEA1' OSIS!f
E this day received, at their Cash Store, a larjru
amount of l'tiUSII GOODS, from New York and
Iloslon, comprising a very general assortment which they
have recently purchased with ecsi, and which thoy offer
a,l prices which ounnot fail to please. They respectfully,
solicit the patronage of their friends and the public gener
ally. CT" N." B. L. k W. will soon remove thoir Cath Store
to the large white Store one door Norlh pf th,e old Langdon
tore, on Main si., where goods will be sold cheap foi
prompt pav. Call and see.
Montpeiicr, Mqy Jt 1S39.' 18 tf
THE (MSII STORE JS
REMOVED!!!
ANGDON & WRIGHT have removed their GASH
-A STOKE tu the larire White lSuildina, one door north
uf tho Lamlou, fcitorn, on Main street where they have ori
hand, and are daily receiving, n great variety of Desirable,
GOOD.S, which they oiler for aalo at great bargains. Cai
and see.
Moiilpolier, May 1C, 1839. 20:tf
BROADCLOTHS, CASSIMERES & VEST-.
INGS ! ! !
II. Ii. HIKER,
(Slate street, opposite thz Bank)
P3"AS received from New Yorlt, a prime assortment of
It- EL IJroad Cloths, Cassimeres and Veilings, of supe
rior qnlity and tcilure, which he offers lo his customers
and the public generally, on the ninst-aecommodaline term.
Gentlemen w ishing for clothing are requested to call and
examine his stock of Cloths. Garments made on in the
latest mode of Fashions. Mack satin sloc.V.s, shirt bosoms.
Collars ifuhher I'.inlaloon Straps, Tailors Inch Measures,
1'iineu i .yen nceuies, cic, lor saie encap lor uasli.
Cutting done for others to make at 'short notice, and
warranted to lit. 19:tf
AT THE CASH STORE OF
STCIillS & UNGDONS,
I'ST received from Boston and New York, an EXTENf
SIVE STOCK OF GOODS, among which mav bq
found :
From 6 to 7,000 yds. PRINTS, from Cd to 3 1 per
From 40 to 50 pieces plain and fig'd dicss SIIJvS
all shadec.
J2B.OAD0I.OTHS & CASSZRIERES,
P.O,.riTS, from 20 etc. to 15,30. .Ribbons, Laces,
Linens, MuHlin de Lains, Printed Lawns and Muslins, Ar
tificial Flowers, Fancv lldks., Shawls, Fiannul JJinding,
Gloves, Oiled Silts, Neck Stocks.
4,000 yds. Sheetings, fionr )0 1-4 to 10 els.
1,400 Shirtings, from 7 to 10 cts.
Ticking, Cotton Yarn, W'ii-kiiu, Halting, &r.
LOOKING GLASSES, CHINA TEA WARE,
with Plates lo match.
Anvills, Vices, Mill Saws, and Hard Varo in general.
Nails and Glass, Paints and Oils, Iron Axles, with pipe
Ilexes fitted. fO-A Large and more general assortment
.ifall kinds of IliON and STEEL, and at lower prices than,
lias been sold before, will be received In a few days.
Wo invite our fi ionds and the public to examine cut
stiM'k and prices.
itJ" We are on tho principle of (MALI, advance fop
CASH, or SHORT credit.
WA HTTTIO 1,000 vets. TOW CLOTH, DIM I'll
APPLE, III 'PIT.?, Clir.K.vE and C HA IX OK ALL,
KhYiJS. -.'
.May lilh, IP39. . 20:4 m
GJADDLKKY, Hard Wine, Neat's Oil, P;
fce..l'.,r Mile by CTTI.KR K .
Mmitpelcf, Apiil 27th, l' !t(i,
itent J cnlier,
JO) EVSON.
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