The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1838-05-08
For TIE CALEDoNIAN.


24th. an apology is due Timothy Hubbard, Esq
of Montpelier, for introducing his friend,o
the present administration; it was entirely mistake
and not out of any dsrespect to him. am happy
in being informed that he is true Republican Wing,
and is honestly, consciontiously and decidedly OPP
posed to that msrule which has Frustrated the
dearest interests of our country that he is with
those who are striving bring back our infatuated
rulers who have departed from established prnci-
pies, to a of duty, aud the great interests Of
the country that he cannot bow to President who
is aiming al all but sovereign power, by breaking
down all who will not subscribe TO his wild exper-
imens, in setting and experience aside, and
launch out into an unknown and unexplored field,
President who has lost sight of democratic princi
pies, in denying the majority the right of ruling,
is expressed IN his inaugural address, but is striving
TO increase executive influence, beyond what the
federaliss in their extragagant days, ever de-
sired.
The Vermont Patriot, in referring to my commu.
nication, wnces and futters like wounded Jay;
does not deny its parenage but appeals TO an im-
partial public though they could cover the sins
of his pupilage. Will those who are appealed to
look at the editorial remarks in the Patriot, a few
years since, with regard 10 the mob alluded TO
my communication The Patriot and correspond
ent ofthc Star seem determined to mslead the pub
lie with regard to Mr. Paton's political sentiments,
and charge me with ialsehood, TO prop up a rotten
cause. said that Mr.. Patton was elected as Van
Buren, man. and has never been considered a Wing
by himself, his constituents the members Of
Congress say still, and though he cannot 60
all lengths with reckless administration still he
is in good standing with his party in his state,
as Van Buren, legislature have elected him TO one
of the highest and most important Offices in the
State. He is probably conservative, and who are
they part OF the administration party, who see
utter ruin ia of the measures Of the executive
and who have independence enough not TO be whip
ed into course which appears them most OBJ
viously destructive.
The Patriot seys " the cat is let out Of tho bag;
so tits; but not by my communication. Van Buren,
let it out in lIs inaugural address; he had attained
his object; he had decoye the console nitrous aboli-
toniss Of the North into his interests and undoubt
eddy at tire time pledged himself to the South,
and came out in his inaugural speech in favor of
slavery, strong enough as he probably supposed I,
secure hereafter the whole southern influence
What could the honest sbolihonsi do he must
either give up his efforts fer the oppressed, be-
come opposed to the President, fiiendshp,o him
after his comnittal and abolition ould DO perfect
ly incompatible with each other; hence, many
aboiiiionst who in favor of Mr.. Van Burens
election found himself under the mperious
cessity of abandoning him, in order to act in char
acter. would candidly ask any friend Of the ad-
ministration to show me the least consistency IN a
sincere and honest abotonist supporting Mr. Van
Buren,, his party. Would it not be cherishing
viper that would destroy our cause Suppose the
abolitionsts in the free States elect Congress
of their views, who will go upon the subjectof
, slavery the whole length of the CONSTITUTIONS sup
pose they pass law abolishng slavery in the Dis
trct of Columbia, and prohibit it in the Territories
the bill passes TO the President for his Constitutional
sanction he makes his word good he vetos II, as
he has before publicly declared he would, in what
! light would the abolonist stand in the eyes OF the
Patriot, the Phianthropist, and the world Ne
cessity compels the friends of the oppressed 10 oe
opposed to the present administration; 1t must DC
, changed, or they must forever despair slavery
mus, still exist with all it's abominaons the curse o
8 Heaven rest upon country for sustaining
such unjust and wicked system we mustexpeo'
: God who looks with an impartial eye upon all Ills
: creatures, will ayenge the wrongs of the oppres'
J sed, will rend the Heavens and come down, 'na'
q his people may be free.
s. The administration party cannot fairly meet I'd"
% subject The President has placed them In very
awkward position, and therefore, to make the ps''
of a bad case, they excaim Federal Aristooracy'
% I" Hartford Convention" &C. terms that have DC
j. come obsolete for long time among enligh'ene'
70 Statesmen, but which convey about as much Col"
u mon sense The chids rattle, and probably nav
y the same effect upon those tory editors who are ~
c fond of their use, while intelligent oommuh'
10 Judge of men and measures, and are pouring INV
70 the polluted fountain of our National Admns"a
ton, a purifying balm, and the whole country '''
W coming up, as is demonstrated by recent eec''"'
" in all quarters, TO the rescue. Aoohtionis''
90 have been deceived by the Magician let US ~
ms hereafter, uniedly, understandngly and wisely
a AN ABoLITIoNIsr.
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