The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1841-07-30

ReS0lre7, That we concur cordially in the fol-
lowing resolutions adopted at the recent convention
of the friends of State Reform holden at Chelsea
on the 23d day of June, 1911:
"Whereas the great object of institutng govern.
ment is to promote the welfare of the great body
Of the people who are governed; ond whereas the
taking from them any portion Of the products of
their industry, by means of taxes, or otherwise,
beyond what is absolutely necessary to delray the
expenses of government, under rgidly economi-
cal administration of the same, is so far departing
from the objects for which government was estab-
shcd: therefore,
Resolred, That the people Of Vermont ought
not 10 be taxed more than what is absolutely ne
cessary TO meet the necessary expenditures of the
State government under rigidy economical ad-
minisiation of the same.
Resolred, That state debt, permanently fixed
upon the people of Vermont, would be one of the
greatest evils that could be inflicted upon them
that it would ultimately, Gas in England reduce
the hardy and patriotic farmers, mechanics, &C.,
hewers Of wood and drawers of water to a purse
proud ars'ocrncy of fund holders, bankers, sc,
ReSoIre3, That this convention views with deep
regret the present condition Of the financial con-
Germs of Vermont, embarrassed with n state debt
of nearly two hundred thousand dollars, which is
rapidly increasing in consequence of the annual
expenses exceeding by several thousand dollars the
ordinary revenue Of the state.
Resoired, That it he earnestly recommended to
the Legislature, at its next session, to adopt the
most efficient and least oppressive measures, for
canceng the state debt, and for bringing the state
back TO the Independent and flourishng condition
it sustained under the wise and economical admin
is'raion of its patriotic and truly republican ioun-
ders.'
Resolred, That we fully concur in the following
resolutions adopted by the nhexible and never
firing democrats of Washington county, on the Sd
of July, inst
"Resolred, That the "odor Of nationality which
clngs around the late Y. S. Bank is offensive to
the nostris of the honest men Of all nations, and is
a "sweet smelling SAVIOR" only TO the rcgues who
have profted by the msmanagement and plumber
of it: that through the whole period Of its exist
ence it has been dsturber instead of regulator
of the currency: aud we believe any United States
Bank would as lily subserve the public intcres, as
the last
Resolred, That we depracate as the greatest of
evils the "tnkering of the CURRENCY" by the gov
eminent, by the multiplication of banks and paper
money or any other interference; and that the en-
forcement of proper laws for the fuflmeni Of con-
tracts, would speedily render it sound and healthy
throughout the country.
Resolred, That we continue 10 advocate the en-
tire divorce of Bank and State, whose connection
has ever been disastrous to both. and the complete
separation of the money of individuals from the
money Of the people; and that bank which cannot
sustain itself by lis own capital prudence and in
tegrity without the aid of the funds of the govern
ment, ought not TO exist.
Resolred, That the Independent Treasury fur
nishes safe, convenient, and constitutional mode
of keeping and discussing the public revenue, and
ought not to be repealed.
The resolutions having been read were unani-
mously adopted.
Doct. Russell introduced the following resolu-
tons which were unanimously adopted:
Resolred. That we most cordially approve Of
the nomination of Nathan Smile, for Governor;
Edward ID. Barber, for 1t. Governor, and Daniel
Baldwin for Treasurer Of the State as fearless de-
mocrats, honest and able men, and we believe that
under their administration rigid retrenchment and
reform would be enforced in the expenses and
economy Of the state, and its best interests instead
Of party, advanced.
Resoired, That we look back with proud salts
faction TO the course pursued by our candidates Tor
Governor and Lieut.. Governor. while IN the Legs
lature Of this state, in their opposition TO The ex-
tension of an irresponsible system OF banking, TO
course of special and partial legislation, and in IA
vor Of risidy economical administration OF the
government.