Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1838-07-13

leight years the whole power, influence and
patronage of all the executive departments
OF the government, have been exeried 10 sub
sidize the press, purchase support, conflict
with the freedom and purity Of elections and
usurp the authority oil the Legislative bran.
ches of the government
Resolved, That in further confirmation Of
this opinion we instance the wnsteful ex-
ltravagance of the administration, by which
the expenses. Of the government have in
creased from 8 millions to over 80 millions
annually, under solemn pledge of these
officers, 10 retrench its expenses, and reform
the abuses OF executive patronage.
Resolved. That we can never place any
confidence in officers who have thus wan
tonly usedtheirtrusls, fasi6ed their pledges
and grasped at absolute power. We there
fore pledge ourselves 10 use all constitutional
and honorable means to remove them from
office and FL their places with men who will
reform the insuferable abuses, and retrcnch
the extrayagant expenses Of which we com
plain.
Resolved. That the best possible way to
accomplish this object is, for every Wing 10
sacrifice sef.interest and personal preference
so far as may be necessary on the altar Of
public good; ever mindful that the elective
franchise with which he is invested, involves
high and solemn duty TO be exercised not
for himself merely, but for the good of his
lSPuntry.
Mr.. Townsley then moved the following
resolutions, which after suitable and able
discussion were adopted by the board
Resolved, That we recognize as one of
the duties eujoined upon the national legis-
lature by the constitution, the establishment
of a sound and stable currency OF equal val.
ne in every part Of our common country
its destruction by the executive we view as a
usurpu,ion showing tyranncal disregard
OF The interests and wishes of the people.
Resolved, That we consider the national
executive as a mere agent, whose duty il is
to execute according 10 the provisions Of the
constitution, the will Of the people, as BY
them expressed in their primary representa-
tive capacity, Therefore. the course Of the
present executive in endeavoring to dictate
to them what they shall DO instead Of doing
what they desire to have done, we declare to
be a violation of the spirit of the constitution
and OF the first principles Of republicanism.
Resolved, That we recognize and de-
clare the Wing principles OF IS to be the
same as those of the Ways Of rs, viz; op.
position 10 all acts OF executive usurpation-
10 all and every exercise OF arbitrary
power--to all violations OF the constitutional
compact, and to every species Of tyranny and
oppression.
The following Resolution was then pre-
sented, and, after debate, was adopted;
Resolved, That it is duty oflhis govern.
mtnt and people TO deal friendly and kindly
with the Indian tribes placed as they are by
Providence under our protection, to defend
them in their rightful possessions. and 10
instruct and elevate them in The scale OF
human beings We canno, therefore view
the per6dous and discriminating treatment
OF the present administration towards them
but with feelings Of unmitigated humiliation.
pain and sorrow
The following volunteer ToAsTs were then
presented.
BY John Harris, Revolutionary Pensioner. /
May the Sons and the Daughters Of those
Revolutionary Veterans who, by their United
Patriotism, lndustry.and Proves, gained the
Liberty and Independence of these United
States,-Be United, Valiant and industrious.
While each himself hics
To his own occupation,
And every tries
For 10 well I'LL his station;
And all be so wise
As to honor nation,
And the whole gain the prize
OF endless Salvation.
BY VIM. Briggs. Our Diseased Gorern-
ment-May the people continue tn apply their
never failing Sdnatire until the whole system
is perfectly healed
BY M. Smith. Henry Clay-Our next
President.
Written by Mrs. Emma Willard, Principal
Of the Troy Female Seminary, on request, and
sent by friend. Patriotism.-May il revive
in our country pure as the element in which
we this day celebrate it, alike free from the !
alcohol and the acid ofpar'y spirit.
By Guest. Mr.. PRESIDENT hope I may
be permitted to tender the respectful considera-
ton of this board TO the distinguished Lady,
who has so happily contributed tothe social fes-
tivities of the occasion, by sending US the pat
riotic and amiable sentiment Just given; and
beg leave TO offer in return,
Mrs. Emma WiHard-Her successful effort
in the cause of female education has erected a
monument to her memory, which will be per-
petuated in the noble sons Of the virtuous
daughters she has educated THE future pat
riots, heroes and statesmen of our country.
BY WIN. II. Williams Jackson Yan Bu-
renism-May il be abolished by the Votes of
the Freemen of the United States: and NAV
Tyranny and Usurpation cease on the 18th of
March, i34l.
By Guest. Leu Woodbury-A paragon
of financial skill Only 90 millions of unavaila-
In nnAo fhaf I..(,