Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1840-03-06
VOL. XIII-.No. 663


1t is impossible fellow citizens, that
such a man, can again obtain the sullragcs
of this enlightened people. Public opin-
ion, like the singer on the WALL" already
points to him, "depart thou, and make
way for the one, whom " the people, will
soom delight TO honor"
Fear not then, fellow citizens our cause
isjust, and wants only ourunited exertions.
1t is already registered, l trust, before
High Hcavcn,--and there, fixing our
hopes, let us confidently look, to "a happy
termination, of all our sullerings.
On motion, committee of five was
then appointed by the President, to pre-.
sent an address and resolutions for tho
consideration of the convention, consist
ing of the following gentleman: Benjamin
Swift, Horace Eaton, James Davis,
Joshua Doanc, and Geo. w. Foster.
The Committee, by their Chairman,
the Hon. B. Swift, reported an address
and resolutions. The address having
been read, on motion of Chas. Adams,
Esq, of Burlington, was adopted by rising,
unanimously. 1t will be found annexed
to the proceedings.
The following resolutions were then
severally taken up, and having been
supported by Messrs. Chas. Adams, VIM.
p. Briggs and Timothy Follett, of Chit
tcnden county, Augustus Young of Or
leans comfy, Orlando Stevens, Benjamin
Swift, and David Fairchild, of this county,
were unanimously adopted-the first by
rising -
Resolred, That we approve of the
nominated of VIM. II. HARRIsoN, and
JOHN TYLER, as candidates for the Offices
of President and Vice President of tho
United States, by the late National Con-
vention, and pledge ourselves to support
said nominees, with the same cordially,
and unanimity which charactized the
members of said convention.
Resolved, That those members of tho
late National Convention, who approved
of the nomination of General Harrison,
and pledged HIM their cordial support, and
yet from personal, or other considerations,
preferred one of the other candidates pre-
sented to said Convention, have by thus
surrcnderng such preference, set noble
example of patriotism, and love of princi-
pie, highly deserving ofpraise, and worthy
of imitation.
Rcsolrcd, That the present condition
of the country and our hopes OF prosperity
for the future, demand a change IN tho
administration of the general government.
Resolred, That the close and intimate
! personal and political relations, lately
formed between Mr. Van Buren,, and Mr.
Calhuon, the great champion of nullifca-
ton, and the settlement of their long sub
slsting bitter feuds and animosities, is an
additional proof of Mr.. Van Buren's at
tachmcnt to southern principles, and Of
his hostility to the interests of the north.
Resolred, That the long tried meas
ures ofthc Government established by our
wisest statesmen, and which have proved
not only safe, but satisfactory to the peo-
Pile, ought not to be exchanged for new
and untried experiments, or expedients.
ResoIred, That a neglect of the gov
eminent to foster, protect and sustain the
agricultural, and manufacturing interests
of the country, is not providing for the
ganeral welfare of the United States"
and ii plain departure from the provisions
of the constitution.
Rcsolred, That we regard the interest
of the people of Vermont in the Public
Domain of too much importance, to be
bartered away by the President in ex-
change for the votes of the new States.
RcsOlred, That the unanimity and
enthusiasm by which the nominees of the
late National Convention are sustained,
afford an earnest of their success, and
return ola majority ofthe people to sound
and correct principles.
VIM. Weston, Esq. of Burlington,
offered, and supported by spirited adj
dress, the following, which was adopted
unanimously:
Resolred, That while we hold that the
United States are not bound to pay the
individual debts of the States and ought
not to assume them, yet, as no state has
requested the general government so to
do, we regard the resolution of the senate
of the United States not to assume such
debts and report thereon of the select
committee to whom the resolution was
referred, as uncalled for, unjust aud lnju-
rious to the character and credit of tho
states.
On motion, Chas. Adams, Esq, it was
unanimously
Resolsed, That the thanks of this
meeting be given to the Honorable Presi-
dent, for the able, digni6ed, and impartial
manner in which he has presided over its
deliberations, and that he be requested to
furnish copy of his eloquent address to
this meeting for publication.
The following was introduced by Jas