Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-07-21

Il ~fo- Ms 'csoiubon, lthsefteu IN our Inst, J
IN 'avor OF sound aud permanent cur
reney' as they were hastily written, and read
at the late Convention at Fayetteville, VI.
AIR Pyesidenf and Fsiie,o- Citisenss
lasiHy for several years past, absen,ed
myself from oil popular and party meeting $
and assemblages, il is not to be expected that
! should be so familiar with the topics and
nsages connected with them, as formerly
when so often mingled with my fellow
citizens on such occasions. And having
had but little opportunity within the day or
two since concluded to meet with YOU. TO
arrange my thoughts on the subject before
you. | must ask an apology for reading
'chat tsffe have TO say in support of the
resolution | have just offered and upon the
general condition Of our public affairs.
And l rejoice in meeting so many now
uniting in amity and union. that were for.
'nerly separated by the political divisions of
the times. This amity and cordiality au-
gnrs well--lt exhibits union of honest nc.
ton and effort for the general welfare.
And | hold that our talents and efforts,
however humble. are the property OF our
country. The Grecians so thought, and no.
bly, declared their children the properly of
the siaic.-Yes, our country, next TO our
God, has claim 10 our best powers of BODY
and mind, in every lime of peril and need.
And such may now be the case. with our
country; though do not deny but that our
eSlravagant course Of speculation, and TOO
much expansion Of business and credits may
bave taken place, yet in troubling and de-
ranging the currency Of the United States.
rests leading cause Of our difficulties.
|, is known TO you, that deprecated the
mrs, inroads upon our Banks and currency
oy the execu,ive--he remorai Of the depos-
us And would always oppose The piac.
'og our national purse strings or the con.
troll OF our currency and nutional funds, in
the hands Of any President---even the pur-
est that ever did, or ever will, hold tina, Office
AS the fountain Of appointments and pat
ronage. he has influence enough, without
being banker TO the country.
As TO President Van Buren,, had hoped.
and still hope, for more mildness and less
intermeddling with the ordinary business
and currency. than we experienced from
President Jackson. Identified as he was
with great business state, and bred IN in |
the Atlantic part Of ,hs Union, was in.
duced 10 prefer him to the "tar ,cesfi can.
didates. alter II was ascertaiDed that Mr. |
Clay. (of whom any nation or age might
Justly be proud,) was to be set asidc-anu |
hence was suspected of Jacksonism. On
the downfall of Napoleon, the celebrated
Governor Morris. exclaimed. thar "he az
ony icas orer. and the nations tcere freen-
Thus, when Mr. Jackson retired, | fondly |
hnn hat n H.. 4. E..
the agony was over and the country leh free
to manage their currency and their business
in their usual way.
But il Mr. Van Buren,, under his general
pledge OF supporting the measures OF Mr.
Jackson, shall oppose the due and early
regulation of our currency, ESQ indispens-
able to the welfare Of the country OF, shall
refo the laws OF Congress to that end--or,
shall support the visionary notions of his
predecessor in combining US TO a mere metal
lie currency--or. il he shall assume a gen.
eral dictation. as the great Representatives of
The union--or. shall SET himself above the
decisions Of the supreme court of the u. |
States and the constitutional acts Of the Sem
ate in their rejection of his nominations to
ofiice--wben. and II he shall be guilty of
all or any Of these, he WiH be suDfeienfiyfri-
ed for me !s
If he loves his country and would act
with wisdom. let him. instead OF making
bis predecessor his sole guide and political
monitor. bring up 10 view the examples and
doings of Washington Jefferson. Madison
and Monroe--lrt him be President OF the
whole people and a friend to safe and sound
measures. LIE, him exert all his influence
and powers to heal the disordered. condition
Of the Union and its currency We have a
right to demand this at his hands. This
country has every means 10 be free, rich and
happy Snow il remains iorthe honest business
men and patriots Of all grades and parties,
to unite in solemn remonstrance to govern.
ment, to aid them in the work OF practical
reform. 50 sl
They demand sound ndpermanent cur
reney. and the liberty unrebuked, 10 borrow
or loan capital, and to pursue their lawful
avocations, by virtue of their dearly pur-
chased liberty, and chartered rights They
demand il of their government by IFS sacred
duty. to protect and preserve those liberties
and rights. They demand it for the sake
aud benefit Of all classes. the poor. and those
in competency and aceaftA. They demand
it for the sake of the nations with whom
they have dealings. and the safety and pros
perity of their beloved country. And final
" they demand il for the welfare Of the risen
and rising generations--and 400 betide the
cold rejecter Of such righteous caims---let
all concerned, remember that Rehoboam's
rnds, raiartian of pond and naatciftl corn-