The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1842-07-12

or. The Mechanic, and under The United
nwhat they ought to b." but what other
wise they cannot be, Free and Indepen-
dent States"
,. The distribution. among the sew
eral States, TO whom it rightfully belongs,
of the proceeds Of the sales of the Pub
lie Londs.
3. The discharge of the constitution
q, power, reposed in the Federal Govern
ment alone, TO provide "Uhiform Cur.
rency" BY means Of which exchanges
NAV be equaized, land the business and the
commercial operations of the people may
ba facilitated and protected.
4. That just economy IN The admin,
istration of Government, both State and
Federal, which is demanded by the spirit
Of our Republican institutions.
5. The absolute performance OF
Law and order; and the reiress OF PoIt-
ical grievances. whether real or magma
~ only by their fundamentally.
6 One Presidential TERM
7. The alteration Of the Constitution
~ modification of The Veto power: so
as 10 protect the people from its abomina-
bic abuse in the hands of misguided am
bilion. whether exhibited in the sensibili-
~ of a paraded conscience, or in the less
questionable form of Executive resent
Renls.
3. The infringement of Executive
influence and power: so as TO secure the
Independence of the CO ordinate branch
Is of the Government.
9. The freedom and purity of cleo
iions:
10. To secure the separation of the
purse and the sword; the Treasury under
The exclusive control of congress-
IL. The protection and advancement
Of The cause OF education as great state
interest, in a popular government, and
considered, from the Common School 10
the University, as connected and indIvi
sibe sys'em.
ing statement to our opponents, and
pledge ourselves, thai if they will contro'
yer, and overthrow our principles, that
we will give up our men.
Resolved, III That We bestowed but a
limid confidence upon John Tyler in the
beginning. and that this confidence has
marvelously decreased upon better ac'
quaintance. That from his calamatous
accession TO the Presidency to the pres
en-; iim,, official course has been distin-
guished by Inconsistency o. conduct in
stability Of purpose and itnbecility of
mind.
Resolred, ". That we most earnestly
and soIcmuly PROTEST against the recent
exercises Of tie Veto power by the Pres.
ident, whereby the Bill, providing for
temporary postponement Of The compro'
mise act, was defeated
That we look upon it as most fragrant
abuse of power, not warranted by a just
Constitutional construction, and of the
most pernicious tendency. That ii as
seris in effect the authority of the Pres.
ideni TO override and reverse the most
deliberate and constitutional legislation of
tongress, on the one question expedien'
cv or ineypediencv Of such Legislation,
and ns an inevi'ahl' consequence, invests
hun with arbitrary despo,ic power no
intended 10 be conferre5 upon him by the
constitution: We ,herefne PROTEST Ia
Sairst it, individually and collectively.
here and elsewher, now and at all times
as unwiSe unjust, land understandable, and
directly subversive Of the liberties of the
people.
Resoloed, V. That the wings Of Yer
rncni are neither discouraged nor dish ar
tened. Placing the contt ST on tie broad
basis Of principle, appealing 10 the in
teIigence and patriotism Of the People.
they expect victory and know how 10 a
chieve ii. The Star uf her proud ascen'
dency is fixed Star, and knows 10 set
ting.
ResolDsd, VI. That the thanks ofthe coun'
try are due TO the whg delegation in
Congress for their persevering efforts 10
pass protecting Tariff, notwithstanding
the hindrances and long delays occasion.
ed by determined and systematic opposi'
uon.
VII. That ii Is the imperions
duty Of the members ST Congress to re-
main at their posts until opposition shall
be etfectually ba1ed, and The great ques
ton Of Protection Of American Industry
settled in The Affirmative.
Esso'red, VIII That while we de not hold TO
the doctrines qualification, Reputation
Or Vetoes; we will make one marked ex.
ceP'lon in favor of multiplying, regulating
and tong the administration Of John /
Tyler per Sc, in the abstract and con. /
erie: That he has forsaken those 10
whose generous confidence he owes his sta.
hon' and that, acquiescing in the seper.
hon' VIC regard with equal contempt the
treason and the traitor.
hesofesd. That while we desire full pro.
trctlon of all our manufactures, we con.
'end, thai the same protection ought to
De gwen 10 wool, as 10 woolens as thew
must sustain each other. and neither can
prosper without the aid of each.
AsSofred, That the existence of Slavery
IN our country is both moral and politi.
'd' evil: the removal of which. by lust and
proper means conSiStap, ,u;,k ~