Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1840-09-10
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I.itchfield on the fourth instant, for the pur-
pose of organizing committees OF vigilance,
and other preparatory arrangements to pro-
mote the wing cause, Tor securing the otti-
GERS of the ensuing elections, John Smith
ESQ. was chosen chairman, u. &. Water
tnan. Secretary. On motion, voted, that
j.. B. Pike, L. Y. Daley, Oliver Libby,
John Neal, and S,lvanus Waterman, be
committee TO report resolutions, therefore
the committee reported the following reso-
iutious, which were unanimously adop-
ted
TBy previous invitation the Hon George
Evans addressed the meeting in his usual
spirited and appropriate manner, setting
forth in vivid colors the disastrous meas
ures of The present administration, and con-
arasting it with the future political prospects
of the country.
Resolved, That we regard the ensuing
political contest to be most critical and
important one, considering our present ex-
igencies) that the wings, the real and true
hearted republicans of our country, have
had to engage in, since the adoption of the
constitution, and republican government;
and the more so because they actually be-
lieye and fear the vital interests of our coun-
try are at stake; ii being a struggle for re-
publican liberty ard sound principles Of de-
mocracy, over Van Buren, federalism, cor
ruptcn and usurpatlon,
ReSoived That while the principles of
the Federal loco foco Van Buren, party have
been changing vaciatlng and fuctuating
to conform to the views and Interests OF
their managers and leaders,-those of the
democratic whig party have invariably re-
NAMED the same, their inclination is, and
ever has been to elevate tie character of
man, to raise up the poor and oppressed,
protect and support the needy and carefully
ensure the rights of all, thus defending JUS
tlce with perfect equality and freedom and
securing national independence, and hap
piness as conse quence of the blessings en-
loyed individually by the people.
Resolred, That in Van Buren's admins
tration the people have lost all confidence
and hope; that the Oft repeated promises
Of retrenchment and reform; national hap
piness and prosperity have never been re-
allzed, and they have, and even, now
have the etfrontesy to renew them again
deceiving many OF the honest yeomanry of
our country. without any hope or prospect
of reality, as may be evident to all who be-
come intimately acquainted with the lead
ing features and existing bad policy of the
administration.
Kesolred, Therefore that more than one
term for the Presidency is inconsistent and :
uncongenial to the true spirit of our con-
stitution and tho genius of our republic,
(even, if ever SO well administered;1 but
one term is quite enough in all reason, for
the president or any other servant of the
government should he fail to discharge his
duty with credit to himself, and the appro-
baton of his constituents.
ResoIusd That as the source of all pow
er is inherent in the people, they have an
unreasonable right, to enquire and ascer-
tain the causes of NAL administration, bad
legislation; or extravaganza and IN ordin-
ate speculation in the various departments
of government; and when they find it is
owing to incompetency, selhshness, or am
bilious projects of their public servants and
agents, then they have free and perfect
right to speak out in voice OF thunder
through the public press; and then in the
alternative speak in a still small voice,
not easily misunderstood, Especially at the
Resolred, That Mr.. Van Buren's and
Poinsett's, scheme of converting our
schools into military camps and our citizens
into soldiers in order to nstill war like
spirit through our peaceful country at an
enormous expenditure of the public money,
and then place the whole military force d.
rectlv in the hands of the President ofthe
United States exposes one of tho most start
GU ling and fragrant chemes to overthrow
our government, that has even occurred IN
history ofour country.
ResoIred, That in dispelling the dense
fogs of Loco Focoism, Maine will be able
TO see to follow in the footsteps of her IL
iustrious predecessors, Rhode Island, Con
nectcut, Virginia, Louisiana, North Car
DINA, &c., &c.
Resolusd, That the Sub Treasury is an
ii republican, calculated in its operations
10 reduce wages, depress business of every
kind and increase executive power; a
measure that should be carefully exam
ined By every American citizen, for in it1
we believe that our Liberties are in danger, |
ahat death blow is struck at our best in
terest, that if suffered to exist there will be |
a rich aristocracy dealing out bread to poor
peasantry at the miserable pittance OF a
sixpence per day.
Resolved, That the present is an alarm
ing crisis, and on it depends the veal or woe
of our country, hence il is incumbent on