The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-03-29

tors and Representatives Ia congress, 10 he
presented TO both Houses:
The undersigned citizens of the County Of
Addison, in the State of Vermont, respectful
ly represent,
That the agricultural, manufacturing and
mechanical interests of the country suffer at
this time great embarrassment and depression
much greater than have been experienced
for many years.
Inc excessive importations of foreign pro-
ducts, affecting most injuriously the industry
OF the country, has been a chief cause of this
embarrassment. To this may be added the
present disordered state of the currency.
Congress have the power to remed, .heso
evils. 1t is their duty to do it.
To this end, we earnestly request of Con-
gress, that, at their present session, they adopt
such measures as will ensure to the countrya
sound currency; and that they impose such
duties on imports, as will supply the wants OF
the Treasury. enable the Government to meet
promptly all its engagements, and, at the
same time, afford to the industry of tho coun-
try effectual protection.
A1iddlebury, VT. March "a, 1912.
After some very appropriate remarks from
tho President, the convention adj ,urned until
two o'clock PM. when the convention again
met.
Harvey Bell. Chairman of the committee ap-
pointed for that purpose, reported an address
TO the meeting, which was read and adopted by
the convention; and will appear next week.
Hon. D. Wooster, Chairman of the CON-
miltee on resolutions. reported the following.
which were read, and then taken up, discussed
and adopted without dissenting voice.
Whereas Government is established for the benefit Of
the Cover ned and whereas the people of these United
States established their Constitution and framed the
National Government for the audabe purpose Of pro-
tecng their interests and promoting their general well
ars and whereas their Constitution depriyes the
eral States Of the powers to regulate commerce. both
foreign and domestic and lery duties and imposts
and vests those powers in Congress. Therefore,
l. Resolved, That in Congress do not exercise
these powers for the purposes Intended which
regulate the currency protseI The industry and labor
country they prove themselves recreant to their
duty representatives Of the people, and Deserve and
ought receive their dscountenanco and disapproba.
ton.
2 Resolved That it has been the settled policy Oh
the Government, from its commencement afford pro.
lection the domestic industry Of the country; and
country Hourished under its operatian that policy
ought to be continued.
g. Resolved, That tie productive labor of country
constitutes its wealth; and to labor ads
I warI al r n
Resoired That the Tariff Laws now in operation
are trhoily Insufficient for that purpose. That such
tariff of dute, upon Imports 10 will protect our mo-
chanics and manufacturers from the competition Of Eu-
rope and open agriculture home market for its pro-
ducts, would greatly promote tho prosperity Of all
clas, Of the community,
s. Resolved, That both the HONOR Of the Government
and the best interests of the people OF the United States
mand that Congress should. without delay, impose
such duties on imports. will rinse equal to
all the wants of the Government: That such duties.
far practicable be specific; and that there be such
discrimination in laying the duties, will give he
most sfectual protection to every branch of industry.
6. Resolred That the theory Of ee trade can find
adherent' only in college halls and among those who
are abstr from tine common concerns of life, and
ignorant OF the past history and present condition tho
nations Of the ear.b.
T. Resolred, That Is the duty Of Congress to adopt
such will secure to the peopIo q sound aad
uniform currency
During the discussion on the resolutions.
Messrs. Wooster, c. Linsley, Starr, Bottum,
f,sd, Barber, and fioratio Seymour,
addressed the meeting. In several instances
tic cause OF American industry was intelligent
iy. manfllly and powerfully advocated. The
great Fundamental principleof protection grew
brighter at every application of tho torch Of
truth; aud a grateful enthusiasm spread through
the assembly, 10 vindicaie and sustain il, as the
only means OF replacing the nation upon the
highway 10 prosperity, and Of maintaining
true independence.
Mr.. Linsley, introduced the following reso'
luton, which was adopted.
Resolved that in the collection Of duties on
imports, cash payments and home valuation
are important safeguards for the protection of
American industry.
The following gentlemen were appointed
delegates TO represent this county, at meet
ing of the home league to be held in New York,
on the 5th of April next.
Samuel P. Strong, Jahazel Sherman,
Vile Lawrence, William Nash,
Alfred P. Rosco, Winter III. Holey,
Theron II. Kidder, Joseph Harvard,
Solomon Jewett, Abel p. Skiff,
Davis Rich, Kent Wright,
Joseph Simons, John G. Perry.
John M. Weeks. Charles G. Robbins,
Elijah Benton, William liazaid,
Ira Stewart. Andrew Rutherford,
A como,iftee of four in each town in the