Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1837-07-11


September session is increased by the fact that
tho community every where, are profoundly
quiet and free from apprehension and alarm
on the subject. We speak now Of that numer-
Gus body Of citizens Of all parties, who would
doubtless speak out, in thunder tonee, against
the cOnsummation Of such project, il tbcy
supposed there was any serious danger il was
about 10 be realized. II this class Of men ere
wide awake and at their posts, there would be
less reason 10 believe that the measure would
be attempted.
There is little reason to believe that the in
dependence OF Texas would have been ac-
knowledged at the last Session, if there had
been any previous apprehension, in the
minds of the people at large that such an event
was about 10 take place. Remonstranco upon
remonstranco would have been poured upon
the national Legislature. But there was no
eilort, because there was no alarm. The mes
sage Of President Jackson and the speech Of
Governor MoDulic, (whnicvor mieht have
been intended by those documenis) undoubt.
eddy had the effect 10 make the almost univer-
sal impression that no attempt would he
made during tho session, 10 acknowledge the
independence Of Texas. Tho impression that
II would not be attempted, was, without doubt,
the principal secret OF its success The friends
of liberty and Of the Union should see well TO
ond time, on their posts. If they are, thew
must not be surprise If The wreck Of our free
institutions should finally prove TO have been
owing TO their own inactivity and supineness
We speak not as poriisans, and have no parry
ends TO accomplish To rail at the admins
iration is no part of our desire We call on all
good citizens and especially those who have
influence with the individuals now in power.
TO step forward at n crisis like the present,
and save the administration, by saving the
country, from blood gulliness, from retribu.
ton, from disgrace, disaster, and rretrievable
ruin"
5. ResOlped, That VIC invite the people Of
this state, without distinction Of sex, party or
complexion, Immediately TO circulate petitions
praying Congress promptly to reject all pro.
posals for the annexation of Texas to tLis Tn.
ion, from whatever source they may come.
3. heSofued, That every friend Of Enamel.
patton, especially, at this crisis in our cause,
should become a subscriber nd constant read.
er Of some sound anti-slavery pnrer.
7. ResolUed, That we hail with satisfaction
the recent accession 10 our cause OF EpwARp
G. DELAvAN Of New York, so honoraby
known as the champion of the Temperance
Reform.
A spirit stirring address Of the Boston Fe-
male Antl-Slavery Society 10 the Women of
NCW EnSluIu, was r0au 10 inc meeting.
An opportunity being given for individuals
10 enrol themselves as members Of our Socie.
ty forty names were promptly handed in.
collection was taken up for the benefit Of
the American Anti-Slavery Society, and ar
engagements made for the circulation of petit
tons 10 Congress.
The Society voted unanimously TO hold a
special meeting at the Free Church in Mont
polier, on the first Of august, at ole O'Clock
P. M. it being the Anniversary of British E.
Emancipation.
The highly interesting exercises weic closed
by the singing Of Bishop EeboI's hymn
''From Greonland's icy mountains,"
and the meeting separated al six O'Clock.
C. l.. KNAPP, See'y.
OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR ENSUING.
Col. J. P. MILLER, President.
DAVID PARTRIDGE, Vice President
G. L. Knapp, Secretary
Zenas Wood Treasurer.
Jos. Somerby,
Aaron sprague, Managers.
s. f. Stevens,