The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-07-29

lie revenue as may be necessary for the full ac-
compshment of those most important objects.
Resolved, That this convention urgently rec
comments to congress, 10 adopt the plan Tor the
organization and dscp line of the Militia of the U.
States, approved and recommended by this con-
vention at its sitting on the 18th August, 1888
ten thousand copies Of which were printed by order
of Congress and also to adopt the plan of National
Defence proposed by the committee appointed by
this convention at lis sitting on the 18th August,
1899, and presented to Congress by said commit
mittee, in memorial, which was ordered 10 be
printed.
Resolved That this convention highly approve,
of the resolution adopted by the,NIililary Conven-
ton holden at Camp--Batimore in May 1913
recommending the holding of National Military
Convention, at The city of Washington, on the I'd
Monday of December, 1912 and would urgently
recommend to the citizen Soldiery of every State
and Territory in the Union to elect delegates to at
tend said convention
Resolved That this convention elect their dele
gates to represent it in the aforesaid National
Military Convention.
Resolved that this convention highly approves of
the plan oiholden Military Encampments, adopt
ed by many of the spirited aud patriotic volunteer
corps of the United Slaes--and while it confident
y INDUCES the hopes that those corps will not fall
tel in the good work, would urgently recommend
to all others to 90 and do likewise.
Resolved That it be urgently recommended 10
the volunteer corps of New England, to hold
grand Military Encampment, at Springfield or
Worcester, or some other convenient place, at Il
time most convenient during the present season,
Resolved, That all The Editors of newspaprs in
Vermont and other States, who are friendly 20
well organized and efficient citizen solliery, he
respectfully requested to publish the foregoing pro-
ceedings.
The committee on the subject of the Militia as
a State force then reported through Judge Cobb,
their chairman the Preamble and resolutions fol-
lowing which were discussed and adopted
Whereas under Republican Government ioun-
ded on equal rights--equal responsibilities and
equal justice TO all Every citizen ought TO con-
tribute his just proportion, both of Military service
and money to aid in the common defence--and
whereas, in the State of Vcrmont--there is a nu-
nerous class of citizens generally of the most
wealthy portion of the people) who are exempted
by law from contributing either personal service or
money to the public defence, Therefore,
Resolved, That such legal exemptions from con-
tgbutlng to the common defence is unconstitutional,
aris,ocIaic, and direct and gross violation of the
equal rights of the citizens.
Resolved, That all laws granting such legal ex-
emptons from Military duty, ought Immediately to
be repealed.
Resolved, That the law passed at the las, scss-
ion of the Legislature of Vermont, which has taken
from the officers, commissioned officers and
musicians of the Militia of this State--ihe small pit
lance which vas allowed them by proceeding laws
for the purpose of dcfuying their necessary expen-
SEES, while attending drills of ins,ruclon--nnd also
taking from the great body of the citizen soldicry
Of the State the small abatement allowed them on
their taxes as partial equivalent for the expenses
incurred in equipping themselves for military duty,
is unjust, tyranical an d ought to be repealed.
Resolved, That it be urgently recommended to
the citizen soldiers of Vermont, and also to all the
friends ofan efficient citizent soldiery in the State TO
carefully examine the journals ohe las, session and
mark the names of those recent members who vo-
ted for the aforesaid unjust and tyranica law
(wiIhou distinction of partly and permi, them in
uture to stay at home, by despositing their votes
on the first Tuesday in September next for men
to represent them who will sanction the inst rights
of the constitutional defenders of our liberties and
National Independence.
Resolved, That it be urgently recommended TO
the Militia of Vermont to elect delegates at least
one from each Division to represent them in the
National Military Convention 10 be holden at the
city of Washington, on the second Wednesday of
| December next.
Resolved, That it be urgently recommended TO
the Militia of Vermont 10 meet in Military conven-
ton, either personal, or by delegates to represent
them, at Montpelier, the Friday following the day
Of the meeting of the Legislature in October next
for the purpose of adopting such measurers for
the preservation Of the general welfare of the
NIlha of the State, as circumstances may render
necessary.
Resolved, That the editors of all the newspapers
in the State, are respectfully invited to publish the
foregoing proceedings.
The following resolutions introduced by Lieut.,
y. Jackman, was then moved, and adopted.
Resolved, That in order to keep up patriotic
Military instruction throughout the IT, S.each state
Legislature, should elect compe,en, Military pro-
lessors, for the Colleges of their respective States
TO be paid out of the public treasury of the United
States, according to the plan of this convention,
which was presented, August 18th, 1888.