Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1843-07-28


hat every wing will come hear. and hand into his
Judge Matocks has been long favorably known to
h: people Fl S,h nuS s
which he has filled TO their satisfaction ana with the
most scrupulous integrity. As politician, and an
wing, he has never veered an men IRON
the path Of consistency and strict integrity. we be-
licve him to be the last man in these treacherous
times who would betray the confidence rcposed in |
him by constituents. Judge Mattocks is man of
lew words and ofcourse has never been DISTINGUISH
elhgence, as sound practical statesman, as strong
prcieconist, and daun,lcss defender of Northern
rights, and the Of impartial freedon' he has pla-
ced himself high in the confidence OF the people oil
Vermont. During the last session of Congress no
member felt more kccy the fcrocious insults of south
4rn Shareholders or hurled them back with more
intrepid snril, or in palmer terms Of indignant re-
proach than homes, Jack Mattocks.
The claims Of scvef1 highly respectable gentle,
men as candidates for feut. Governor were urged
before the nominating committee: The Hon: r.. ~
Briggs of Brandon, nj first tied all other candidates
but after several bnlongs the Hon. Horace Eaton Of
Franklin Co. ohtnned majority. Mr.. Eaton may
be generally known through the state, but IN the
county in which he resides, his merits as man OF
strict integrity Of great moral worth, as s'annch
wing and foe to slavery, are highly hppreciaed-
For several years past, Mr.. f. has been member OF
the legislature He now belongs TO the Senate, and
as candid intelligent and efficient statesman. com
mands the highest respect and confidence of thatbody
and we have no doubt would preside over lis dehbc-
raons with honor to himself and advantage to the
legislation Of the state. In snyng this however, we
mean nothing dsparagiug 10 other candidates whose
qualifications arc universally acknowledged TO be of
the highest order
We have already adver,ed to the candidate for Con.
gross from this district as genuine friend OF popular
rights, true wing, and we might add Of private
| character above suspicion and whose sentiments
upon the all absorbing subjects Of protection TO home
industry and the Abolition of Slavery to the very
verge Of the constitution must response in the
| hoe Off r,rht p,in,lnd American
From the Brattleboro' Phoenix.
| THE WING STATE CONVENTION.
In our last weeks paper we gave some account Of
the Convention lately held at Rutland. We subjoin
below the resolutions which were passed at the Con
venon, which will nttract the especial attention Of
our readers, rs emhotyng in forcble language the
principles of the Wings of Vermont, and as setting
| forth the objects al which they AIM The resolu-
to tho Unlon mus, find ready response in the heart
Of every true screen Mountain Boy" of whatever
party. The " most oppressive evil and most mon
strous and disgraceful wrong" of slavery ought to
| awaken every Northern man, every free man, every
lover ofberty and his country to true sense Of the
danger which il threatens TO the union Of these
States, and the welfare Of our common county,
And we hope the Wings Of Vermont will at the bal
lot box, prove true and faithful TO the principles which
they have published in the resolutions referred to-
Let the free and independent Wings of Vermont new
er tarnish their good name never prove recreant &c
their principles by giving their votes to any man 70,
an Office in our National Government, who is no
known to cherish like principles, and who will no
fal.hfu'y md honestly exert his influence TO have
them carried into practice. Principles uttered on m
per will have hut little effect unless constantly applicc
! n practice. Let the Wings of Vermont faithfully ap
ply the doctrines they have set forth in regard sIa
very, and they may reckon on success with grea
degree of certainty. The people of Vernon, vii
never consent to bow their neCks in any shape to III,
demon Of Southern Slavery, And should they fnc
any Of their public servants lost 10 10 the true spi
rt of Liberty, as to favor by word or act the enor
, msus wrong of slavery, they would soon dismiss hin
: as unworthy the sacred trust reposed in him. An,
while the 1ocofoco party at the North continue hei
unholy alliance with the Shareholders of the South
we have no fear that they will meet with much iovo
from those who have been born and nurtured on on
, rugged mountains and breathe our free air.
, From the Rutland Herald.
WING RESOLUTIONS.
BY slight omission Of duty ON the part Of one Q
the Secretaries of our State Convention, we did no
receive the afternoon proceedings of the said body
the resolutions adopted by them, in tim. for las
weeks paper. However, they bear age well and the
now appear as fresh as when first uttered, and W
feel glad TO present them to our rea'ers even at h
late day.
We ask Of all, candid and attentive perusnl q
> these resolutions and let every man answer for him
self whether it is MS the ocos so unbushngiy asser
the Wns "s E whSn
that the intelligent, yeomaury and mechanics OF Ver
+, mont will they ever have, in the principles
Protection to home industry Of sound and well egr
lateO U1ttOHu currency HHu an cIlIl utSlTtOUttOH
: the public lands, principles worthy the attention
[ every enlightened freeman. 'Coons' are proverbs
for their shrewdness and he is n dull coon who doe
not that the prosperity Of Vermont rests in VI
~ great upon the final ndoprionb this 90,
u eminent. of those measures Of policy long main
II tained urged and insisted upon by these same COO
VI skin Wings Have the Wing party ever swerve
from these measures OF policy? Have they not at a
y times and in all places maintained them carle sly an
manfnlly7 Have they not sustained them in the
l. primary meetings in their social relations and
s their votes Yet we are nothing but poor miserab
It coons after ALL and nprlncpled cider drinking coor
=. at that!
We ask How have these cherished measures
policy been treated nv the shifting shung Ii
coforos ?-the tariff for instance. FIRST, for yenrs
j. deadly and uncompromlsng war sby them wage
A. against it. and no means weapons were left III
r used in their attempts to destroy it, But like stror
~ citadel stood this hiring principle of Home prote
:. lion unscahed and uninu ed by their fierce and T
'e rious attacks. Then would they ian cast their pr
he iecing nruis around the spirit Of this measures C
,e closing her in their false embrace and breathing the
4, pos,iierous brea, upon her and with false and fr,
, kisses, ste her in their arms. But in the Gan'
= heart IS this principle deeply rooted, and like rirt
y she neither be driven, seduced from her oh
'e sen resting place. We feel confident that every VIII
n will respond heartily 10 all the sentiments contain
" in these rcso iton-, and will give all his energies,
a. voice and his vote in support of them. Ii has bee
49, SAID that by resolutions no election was ever CT
" RED But let all remember that by resolution! IN
OF ny have been.
:. From the Woodstock Mercury.
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