The Liberator

The Message.

The message of Gov. Davis to the Legislature of this State is a sensible, well-written document, but contains nothing of special importance. We find not a word in it respecting the encroachments of southern slavery upon northern liberty—the denial of the right of petition, by Congress, to the people of Massachusetts—the contemptuous treatment of the resolves of the State Legislature, by Congress, in relation to slavery in the District of Columbia and the gag law—the seizure and imprisonment, and in various instances the actual enslavement of colored citizens of Massachusetts, on their visiting southern ports as mariners &c. &c. These liabilities, perils and despotic proceedings are, obviously, in the Governor's opinion, matters of no consequence. Spirit of Liberty! where art thou?