The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-09-30

| Could we cover our own heads with own hats,
On the article, which il from rs to 10 per cent, md
TINT branch of domestc industry would fall to the
ground Then tnke the case of shoenakers. There
nre gentlemen present from Essex, and they know
that that interest altogether depends upon the tariff
which is from IS 10 40 per cent. upon shoes also,
Take it away ana the anufacture goes back to what
it Was three years ugo
The same would be true OF various other interests;
Of the Smiths white Smiths aud black. Smiths and
brass oundsrs and, above all, of the manufacturers
of leather Gentlemen present from Essex, and
! inquiries bU made Of lhem and they will state
facts in relation this point | ask how this an,uz
| ingIy extensive manufacture could exist w,thom the
! protection OF the Custom House. II would 90 down
! without it,
The same is true OF manufacturers OF glass, and of
drapers aud aiiors. Before the adoption Of the con-
stltnIon, in fifteen minutes, before breakfast,
could go out and procure full suit OF rendy made
clothing. from head 10 foot, imported from England.
The repeal of this duty, which is about 80 per cent,
would make the tallors angry. Tnke it away, and in
two years, there w0uId be irnportatiuns from France
SEngand more tInn would be sufficient for two such
populations there are in the United States.
pray all present 10 examine this subject, to talk
with their neighbours Act on those tina, are ubn ut
you. See what is best for yourselves, independent
Of party. See where your own interests lie, and be
quito willing TO abide by the results of your own
Judgments
Without further dealing in these topics, propose
to conclude with few remarks Of more practical
nature. We met here today, not merely to en-.
inc IL OH
friends and fellow citizens, but TO take counsel OF
each other, TO strengthen resolves md to for,fy
purpose to achieve Every thing is illu-
sorry and vain that does tend this result Ifno-
thing is accomplished for that end, then nothing is
accomplished.
There three things which mean to PROFOUND
TO every Wing present, on his faith, and honor. and
allegiance, and expec, mere huzz, assent; hut
mean to demand answer, upon his conscience,
and honor, and fidelity. First, will you, each and
every one Of you, Wings Of Massachusetts, and
Wings of the United States, God sraring your henth
and that Of your families, laying aside all personal
preference, and governed by sense Ordu,y to your
country, go TO The polla 10 November next and give
your vote for the Wing ticko, CA tremendous and
unanimous shout OF gssO That's recorded. Deaf |
ening ohsers)
Second, will you, each and every oryou, with |
equal sincerity and fidelity, pledge yourselves that,
so far rs depends you, Wing voter shall be alb
sent from the polls IA uaonimous response in The |
gGIrmGtirs)
Once more. Our adversaries, aS we call them, |
our fellow citizens opposed TO are, many Of them,
misled by those whom cannot help calling selfish |
and designing persons If we take pains to get near
them and converse with them. upon Wing principles,
we may convince them, and shall be heartily glad to
receive them as fellow-aborers in the Wing cause
viii you, each and every of you, ped ge your
selves TO penetrate with light the regions OF Darkness
and TO bring one, endeavor 10 bring new born |
Wing into the ranks (Shouts from the rhole assem-
lily We eeW''l This is the way to carry the cleo
lion, if at all. recommend whit have said to all
young men, to all Clay Clubs. Let the Wings he |
working men, Put your questions home. Would to |
God could see nothing to be atnented in the present
state OF affairs in good common wealth. but while |
behold whole party turned, by the mere waving
of party banner, from opposing to its sup
port, moved like feather by the breath Of party,
there is something to lament, but nothing to despair |
Of. We can keep the old Stnte Of Massachu sets |
where ahe is, If will. CShouts OF eve will !'l |
We are bound by those who have gone before US, BY
those who around us, by those who shall come |
after US, not only 10 follow, but to Sc, good exam
pc.
beheId in our procession banner, upon which |
was inscribed the motto, 'Niiions are behind usr'
which, suppose, alluded the numbers expected to |
follow in the procession, or TO come up to the pos
in support of the Wing cause. The words, however
suggested deeper feeling in my breast. Yes, gen.
temcn, there millions behind US Along the
track OF future time, coming millions upon mill
ions, who will revHe and judge our conduct, and who
will award to the Of appreciation or re-
probation. Let play the man, do our duty, not
frivolodsy but sobery aud solemny believe that
there is, at thspesen, time, something of crisis in
affairs, which, If we get well, days of pros
perity will be secured TO U.S. but r we do not, clouds
and darkness will settle upon which my vision can
not penetrate is my fervent prayer. that and
ALL in the Commonwealth and in the Country, may
do their duty as BY the blersng of God, l mean to
do mine ',...
Destructive FIRE AT SHERBRooKE-We |
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