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CHITTENDEN COUNTY WHIG
CONVENTION.

represent the county in the State Senate, at
the ensuing election.
The Convention was called to order at IL
O'Clock, A. NJ, by HARRY BRADLEY, Esq. of
Burlington, and organized by appointing tho
Hon. TRUMAN GALUSHA, of Jeri-
cho, Chairman, and HENRY HALE, of Bur-
lngton, Secretary.
On motion of F. G. Hill, Esq. of Jeri-
cho, committee of three from each town
was ordered to be appointed by the delegates
from the several towns to nominate 10 the
Convention, two candidates for County sen.
ators.
On motion, the Chair appointed the fol-
lowing gentlemen to report resolutions ex-
pressive of the sense of the Convention.
JOHN PECK, CHARLES ADAMS, A. G
WnrrTEMoRE, F. G. HILL, and E. A
STANsBuRY.
On motion, the convention then adjourn
ed till = O'Clock, P. NJ.
AT 2 O'Clock, the convention again assem-
bed, and the committee from the several
tOWUS TCCOH1intnu lllc NAMES Vi HALO
DEUS r. FLETCHER, of Essex, and
DAVID FRENCH, of Wiiston, as suita-
BILE persons to be supported for State Sena-
tors, by the Freemen of Chittenden County
at the approaching election. On motion,
the report of the committee was accepted,
and the gentlemen recommended were unan.
imously approved as suitable candidates to
represent the county in the State Senate.
The report of the Committee on Resolu-
tons we're then called for, whereupon the
committee submitted the following
RESO TIONS:
Resolrcl, That that in the opinion of this convcn-
ton Congress possesses an undoubted power TO esab-
fish bank or such fiscal agent may be neces-
sary TO the collection of the public
and the most easy distribution and payment of it,
and that having this power, they bound 10 exer-
else 1t in the manner most conducive to the public
good
is dem aided by the business of the country, and ii
properly conducted may essentially promote its pros
perity.
Resolred, That while think it is unnecessary
for this convention to designate the powers that
Il should be delegated TO such an institution, we hold
that NAV be proper assert the power of Congress
10 establish branches in every state independently Of
the power of such state.
Resored, That we consider the distribution of the
proceeds of the public lands among the several states
as matter of right belonging to the states, and i'm
IS periously demanded by the wants and interests Of
-, the people of the states.
- Resolred That the defenceless condition of the
= country demands the immediate attention of the gov
ernment and we require that public agents lose
y time in putting the country in The highest possi-
IS bic state of defence. We rejoice that are now at
peace with all nations and pray that the relations of
S peace may long be continued, but situated are
m with great and interesting questions pending between
3 and one of the most powerful nations cannot
but feel that the best provision of peace in perfect
preparation for war. The nation that is not prepared
a. for defence may be nsulted and the nation that can
# be insued with mpuny is already half ensaved.
Resorred, That we regard the protection of Amer
lean industry as among the first of American duties
and in order 10 do this, that well regulated larif IL
necessary in the present condition Of the world. That
IS the doctrine of free trade must be usve SO long
the greatest manufacturing nation IN the world levies
the greatest amosnt of duties on the products Of
u industry in the United States.
n Pesolred That while we regard the compromise as
honorably binding, we assert the right of taxing such
u. articles as are not embraced within T. And with a
Of debt of more than ten millions incurred by the late ad
minstration, we are bound to make provision for its
: payment and cannot do it in equitable manner
). than by taxing silks, wines, and other articles OF
foreign luxury, that we teel Just PRIDE IN observing
: the promptude with which Congress has made pro-
vision by loan for the payment of the debts of the
nation and we say to them 60 on, and levy the taxes
=, Resoired Tha, the will OF the people when cons.
" titutionav expressed is the supreme law in the land
l. and necessarily binding all-that regard every
attempt TO impair the authority of this law as direc
s. attack upon the government We have observed
A. with pain that at late convention in Wiston, and
- also nj n convention in Middlebury, it was avoweC
that if Congress should establish Bank then
ri fiscal agent the authority would not be regarded by
- the opposers of the present administration, and thai
i'll they would repeal it, if they had the power
80 We regard the principle on which such resolutions
es are ba sed only anrepubcan but destructive
10 the government under which we live.
10 Resored, That this convention approve of the no.
= Nominations for governor, lieutenant governor anC
s. treasurer, made at the late State Convention, anc
that REGARDING the nominees OF that convention a.
able and worthy representatives of Wing Principles
we pledge 10 them our united and cordial support.
These resolutions, after having been dis.
III cussed'by several gentlemen, were unani
" mously adopted.
\ On motion, County Committee for the
or year ensuing, was then appointed, consisting
of the following gentlemen.
N, George 4. Allen, X. Gleason, VIM
" Harmon, 4. G. IVhitemore, Truman Ca
es Mshd.
Iy The delegates from the several towns
O. then recommend to the convention the ap
lat pointment of the following gentlemen a
on Town Committees for the ensuing year.
Ir. For Bohon.-James Norris, Isaac An
Ir. drus, Elisha Bennett, and Joseph Morse.
n Burlington-S. E. Howard. II. Mayo, z
a F. C. Villas, and E. c. LOOMS.
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