Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1837-04-21

of this Government Will tho great and
intelligent mechanic interests of this coun-
try agree TO the surrender of the principle
of protection, which has been recognised by
the Federal Government from its founda-
tion2
This is TO be war ostensibly waged a.
gainst capital and the mouopoists, as they
are coarteoasly called by some of those who
are against the system OF protecting our
own labor. Whenever the principle Of pro-
lection is surrendered, it will probably be
found that the war will have been in efec,
against the labor, and not the capital Of the
country
A ncighboring State Legislature passed
sundry resolutions recommending TO Con-
ercss to reduce the price of the Public
| Lands and also the Tariff of duties on i'm
ports The justice or policy of such a
measure cannot be undersood if it arises
from desire to drain the State of its popu
laton and wealth no measure that can be
| thought Of, would so ctiectually produce
that result. 1t is believed that the policy Of
this Commonwealth does not lie so deep, or
perhaps she has less patriotism than her
neghbor; at all events it is policy full of
mischief to the industrious people Of Mas
sachuset,s, and one that should be re@a.sd
by all contitustional means.
The opinion Of General Jackson upon
this important question may be found in his
Farewell Address to the people OF the u.
States.
| 1t is to be regretted that the Fertilization
Bill was lost at the last session Of Congress.
The Bill passed the House three times, and
the last time by larger majority than the
first. The House thought proper TO pass
another deposi,e act, with the same proyis-
ions as that passed in June last, 10 take ei.
feet on the first Of January next, which was
appended TO the Foriiicaton Bill The
Senate thought proper 10 reject the bill, al.
though the popular branch of the Legisla-
ture, by large majority, decided that the
public interest required that the money in
the Treasury should be placed in the hands
of the people to whom ii belonged. The
immediate Representatives of the people
thought it was not compatible with their du-
| ~ 10 their constituents, TO recede from the
stand they had assumed The Senate adj
hered, and with that body should rest the
responsibility OF the loss OF the Forltca-
ton Bill, with the amendment distributing
among the States the Surplus Revenue
! There are good reasons To suppose II would
have passed the Senate but for a MTeatssrd
reto, which was suspended over It's mem
bers
Upon the subject Of Executive patronage,
word should be said in connection with
the exercise OF the Deto power. PERM
cious aud dangerous practice has obtained,
to considerable extent of late years, in the
appointment Of members OF Congress by the
Executive TO important and lucrative offices.
Several members OF the las, Congress have
already been appointed TO office since It's adj
journment, and many more will doubtless
be rewarded for their party fidelity. urshis
practice prevails, Congress will soon be-
come nothing more than component part
of the Executive will If we intend to
maintain nviolaie the independence Of Con-
gress and the liberties of the people, a rem
edy must be found for this notorious evil
Independence of action canno, be looked
for in the House of Representatives, a con-
siderable portion of whose members are sup
plants for Offices at the disposal OF the Pres
ident There is no feeling OF party in this
natter II is alluded to from no other than
honest motives, and the spirit of the remark
will apply to all parties, whoever may be in
power, and operate through all time.
There is one other question of so much
importance, and which is soon to occupy so
much OF the public mind, that it should be
brought for a moment before you Nothing
has been presented to the consideration of
the Free States since the adoption of the
Federal Constitution, that will producemore
excitement than the proposition TO annex the
vast territory of Texas to this union. The
independence of this infant nation has al
ready been recognised by our Government
! The next movement Of the friends of Texas
will probably be its annexation TO the IT,
States. 1t is 10 be slaye-hoding Country,
and comprises territory sufficient 10 create
SIX States There are good reasons 10 be-
lleve that many distinguished persons, high
IN power and influence, have settled and
abiding purpose 10 carry this measure
Should their object be attained, where will
be the patronage and executive power of the
Government Will ii not be gone, forever
departed from the Free States Let us
maintain the Constitution in letter aud spir-
IL as we received ii from our fathers and
resist every attempt at the acquisition of ter
ritory to be inhabited by slaves
Having written much more than Intend
ed permit me TO renew my thanks for the
honor you have done me by your invitation.
which pressing engagements, arising from
long absence compelS me- most respectfully
10 decline pray yon TO accept the assur.
ances, with which remain, gentlemen, your
friend and grateful servant
ARROnT A NpENCE