Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1841-12-29
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le general government 10 prosecute the
,ttlement of the north eastern boundary
uestion, without any unnecessary delay.
8. Resolred By the Senate and House
Rrepresentatres, That, while we depre-
ate war with Great Britain as a great
ational evil, and 10 be resorted to only in
ase Of stern necessity; and while We rec
mmend 10 the government of the United
tate conciliatofy, yet firm and decided
curse on the subjec:, yet, if such course
all, we pledge ourselves to sustain the
authorities Of the Union in maintaining
heir rights, with all the resources in our
power.
A. Resolred By the Senate and House
IF Representatives., That his excellency
he governor be, and hereby is, requested
% transmit copy Of the foregoing report
and resolutions to the executives of the
states of Maine and New Hampshire. and
10 each of our senators and Representatives
In congress. ...... ...
Resolutions relating 10 Slavery.
WHEREAS, domestic slavery exists in the
District of Columbia, under the express
authority Of Congress, which, at the
time OF the session of the district, re-
enacted the slave codes Of Maryland
and Virginin: And, whereas, the
sanction thus given to slavery, in lis
federation at The seat of government
; forms manifest violation, by the ma
ton, Of the first principles ofjustice, and
has a tendency to corrupt the moral
sense Of the whole people OF the United
States And whereas, the domestic
slave trade, carried on in the said dis
trict, is as unjust in principle, and
scarcely less inhumall, than the African
slave trade: therefore,
Resolved By The Senate and House Of
Representatives., That our senators In
congress be instructed, and our represent
aiives be requested. TO use their influence
to procure, as early as possible. repeal
Of all laws authorising slavery In the
District of Columbia.
Resolved by the Senate and House of
Representatives, That our senator's in
congress be instructed, and our represent
stives be requested. TO use their utmost en-
deavors TO prevent the adoption, by either
HOUSE, of Congress, of any rule, order,
resolution, or usage, limiting or imparing
the constitutional right of the people to
petition congress tor the redress OF grlev-
ances. -
Resolved. That no new state ought to
be addmiued into the Union, the consti,u.
ton of which authorizes domestic slavery
Resolved, That his exceIlency the gov
ernor be requested 10 forward copy o.
the foregoing resolutions to each of the
senators and representatives in congress,
from this state
Resolutions relating TO sundry accounts.
Resolved by the Senate and House oil
Representatives. That the auditor of &C.
counts be instructed 10 open an account
with the sergeant-at arms, charging him
with the amount of stationary, furniture
and other properly, which shall be found
oh inventory to belong to the state, in and
about the state house. at the close of each
session of the legislature.
Also. to open an account with the
states attorney, in each county, in which
the said states attorney shall be charged
with the amount of money received On
state bonds, state prosecutions for fines
forfeitures, penalties. or from any Other
sources in behalf of the state. ...
Also. to open an account with the
county clerk, in each county, in which
said clerk shall be charged With the
amount of money received for the use OIL
the state for pedlers' licenses, for jurors
fees, or from any ether source, or for any
other purpose. .
Also, TO open an account with the mill
tary department of The state, in which
said department shall be charged with the
amount of money expended for the sup
port Of the militia each year.
Also. to open an account with the agen
to settle the affairs of the Vermont State
Bank, in such manner as TO exhibit the
interest of the state in that institution.
Also, to open an account with the So.
perinlendent of tie Vermont state prison
in such manner as TO exhibit the amour
Of receipts and disbursements of that insli
tuition. .... .@..
Also, 10 collate and digest the report O
the treasurer, and all other reports relat
ing to the finances of the state, exhibiting
in one report, The entire sources Of reven
ne to the state, and the various expendi
lures each year and cause an edition o
| three hundred copies to be printed for th,
use Of the General Assembly, at as early
/ a period of he mex: session as nav be-
Also, to report, at The next session o
The legislature, what modification OF th,
law is necessary. to secure a more thor
ough accountability, by every officer o
citizen being in the receipt of money be
longing ia any wise to the state Of Yer
mont. 49,.
Resolutions in relation 10 The school fun,
and The state debt. -. w.
Resolved by the Senate and House Q
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