The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1842-06-10
STATE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,
TIE PROSPECT, &C.

The proceedings Of the Democratic State Com
vention which assembled in Montpelier on the 18th
ult will he found on our fist puge, and cannot
fail of being read with interest," exhibiting as they
do, the unity which prevails throughout The demo,
cratic ranks. All accounts concur in say ing that
the Convention was well attended, nolwithstand-
ing the numerous difficulties which tend to prevent
the farmers from leaving their work ut this season
Of the year-and nearly every County was well
represented. The utmost unanuity and good
feeling prevailed, and, says the North Star
every one present seemed ~ feel encouraged with
The belief that prospects Of success never look
ed brighter than at this time
The nominations for Stale Officers which wero
made by the Convention, will he hailed with pleas
ure by every democrat II is the ticket which tho
democracy have gallaniy supported before, and for
the success of which this fall, they will, we arc
confident, use their utmost exeItions Our candi-
date for Governor needs no eulogium. The farm
ers will like him, for he is one Of them; besides
being a sterling democrat and an honest man.
That the State CAN be carried that it can be
carried this lnll-there is not doubt. But it will
require union, perseverance and ACTION, Gu Tho
part of the democracy 10 accomplish the work.
There mus, be general rally fiom all parts Of tho
State-cvery man must do his duty every DEM
ocralic voter must deposite his vote in the ballot
Dun. Nv wings peiCcNc tnul tue llue Is turning
in our lavor--.fm the people are disappointed and
disguised with The course pursued BY their federal
rnlers, who come into power with fair promises
upon their tongues which they never intended 10
fu6I-lhit they are opening their eyes TO the dis
honesty and reckless extravaganza which charac-
terzes the administration Of the General Govern.
ment - and that unless the current Of public opn.
ion can be turned out Of lis present course federal
ism will be entirely swept away. The result Of
the different State elections within the last year
tells them this. They find too, that the people Of
Vermont are turning their attention to the deplora.
BILE condition TO which federal msinanagen,en, has
brought the affairs Of our own State; and they will
endeavor by all the in their power, to smooth
over and palliate their iniqutes land by resor, to
some oithem old tricks, such as rumping up won
der(ul tales Of" loco-ioco pro0ig,cy and extrava-
gance," &c. call attention from the true issue, and
prevent investigation. We say this is the course
which the federaIists will pursue, and in fact they
have already commenced the game.
But let the wings pursue what course they may,
we repeat it, the democrats carry the State If
they choose. Circulate information stir up the
sagnant sewers Of lederasni-show up the acts
Of The iederasts in all their naked delormiIy-in
word, let US have ACTION! AcTIoN!! Let eve.
ry one do his share of the work; and when the
day Of election arrives, let there be general rally
TO the polls throughout the length and breadth Of
the State, and the victory will be ours We know
that we can do it if we will-then let our motto
be " zee can do ii, AND WE WILLr'-T,
Statesman.