State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-03-22


they have rendered to their country, but
by the zeal with which they have sustained
the Executive -preferring the supremacy
of his will, to the supremacy of the laws
Resolved, That the legitimate object of
organized antmasonry, has ever been to
watch over and protect the rights of the
community, to detect and counteract
wrongs, and to purify the body polite of a
supposed pollution--that antmasons, in
becoming such, never intended to annih-
late their own individuality, their right to
regard their country's welfare as para
mount to all minor interests, nor to render
themselves subservient to any individual
or party that might assume to dictate them,
rs 10 their political preference and con-
duct.
Resolved, That the time has come, and
that II state of things exists, which calls on
all who love the constitution, laws and free
institutions of our common country-On
all honest men--to exercise righteous
Judgment, to discriminate imparially be-
tween true and false patriots between
lovers of their country and lovers OF them
selves-between men of sound principles,
and oflicious, heudstrong partizans-be-
tween those who are seeking the stability
and triumph of our Republican Govern
ment, and such as are struggling to gain
an cninence on which to plant their own
standard.
Resolved, That principles are always
dearer to us than men, because the former
are intelligble, fixed and permanent,
while the latter are i7eXplicable, variable,
and often unworthy the confidence they
claim. That the best qualities of public
men-the rulers of the nalion--are sim
plicity of manners, open-hearted sincerity,
an inileXible adherence TO those principles
which are the basis of the Republic, aud
All intelligence capable of sustaining those
virtues, and of giving the best direction 10
all official action, without the liability of
being embarrassed by the wiles Of the
false patriot and the designing.
Resolved, That it is our duty to use all
prudent and honorable means, to promote
the election of those to the high offices in
the Government, who are willing to dedi-
cate themselves wholly to the service of
our country. To endeavor to secure an
administration pure, stable, and as confor-
mable to fundamental principles, as supe-
rior to every bias inconsistent with uncor-
rupted patriotism--pure love of country,
and its free Institutions.
/ Resolved, That acting upon these princ-
pies, and in accordance with the views
herewith presented, we recommend, DAN
TEL WEBSTER to the Antimasonic Repnb-
licans of Massachusetts for their support
| for the office of President of the United
States, at the next election; well assured
that his pre-eminent qualifications as a
Statesman, his attachment TO the Constitu-
ton, his free and open declarations OF the
subject of Freemasonry, will place him
above all other competitors for the EXecu-
tive chair, in the estimation of those who
desire the supremacy of the laws, and the
preservation of those principles upon
which our National Union is founded.
Resolved, That we likewise recommend
that firm Patriot and consistent Antimason,
FRANCIS GRANGER of New York, as n
candidate for the Office of Vice President
of the United States, to be supported at the
next election by our Antnusonic brethren
in this State--in the full belief that his
election would be II blessing to the country,
and an honor to the party which shall
have contributed to raise him to that exalt-
ed station
| Resolved, That as we are deliberately
and entirely convinced that on such men
as WEBSTER and GRANGER the best hopes
of the country may repose with the great
est safety, we will not permit ourselves to
be moved from the position we have taken,
out of complaisance TO the .4drocdte of any
party whatever. We will take all fair and
honorable measures to promote their cleo
ton, ard respectfully solicit the aid and co
operation of our Antimasonic fellow citi-
zens in the Commonwealth
Resolved, That we cordially concur in
the sentiments expressed by his EXcellency
the Governor in his recent address, OH the
subject of secret associations. We think
with him, that it is greatly to be wished,
for the harmony of society and the concert
of good men in promoting the public veal,
:. that in Just Difference TO public sentiment
and the law, the still lingering causes OF
discomfort and jealousy, in this respect,
should be finally sacrificed at the altar OF
the public peace. We believe much may
he done towards the accomplishment OF
this most desirable object by mutual mod
Grafton and Cancellation, as well as by mu-
tual concession and sacrifice; and when
this can be accomplished without the sac
rifice of our principles, we shall rejoice
that the end of our political organization is
attained.
Messrs Bates of Boston, Clark of Water
town, Hardy of Waltham, Goodell of Mill,
bury, and Boynton of Groton, were APP
: pointed committee to prepare and publish
an address TO the People, recommending
DANIEL WEBSTER and FRANCIS GRANGER
, as candidates for President and Vice Presi
dent.
MIR. CLOUGH'S SPEECH.