Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1844-07-05
VOL. XXXvIII, NO. 44.-wHOLE NO. 1868.

RESOLVED, That the only rational argument we
ever heard advanced in favor of the annexation of
Texas to the U Mon, is, that as the selfstyled dem
ocras are anxious that "justice should be done to
Mr. Van Buren," that republic may finally be need
ed for him as a city of refuge"
ResotUed, That we have no doubt of the ability
of the wings of Old Orange to combat successful
lily the doctrines OF Texan annexation and the per-
petuation o.. slavery, unless opponents are di-
recty or indirectly aided by the efforts of the mis-
taken friends of Liberty.
| Near the close of the Convention, the following
resolutions were presented by Alfred Hebard, Esq,
when, as there time for further action it was
voted that the same be submitted to the Committee
on Resolutions with the request that they be pub
lished, if thought advisable
Resolved That the following resolution, unan-
imously passed at Democratic" meeting, holden
at Edgefeld, S. c., truly discloses the principles
and sentiments of the great body of our political
opponents throughout the Union -" RESOLVED, That
i'll James X. Polk, of Tennessee, we recognize an
able, bold advocate of the immediate annexation OF
Texas, and firm and consistent opponent ofa pro-
tective Tariff, Bank, Distribution and Abolition,
and that therefore, we cordially approve OF his nom
inaon and pledge ourselves to his support"
Resolved, That the following resolution, penned
at the same Edgefeld meeting, embraces isome of
the leading principles of Henry Clay and the whig
party generally, wiz" RESOLVED, That the recent
letter Of Mr. Clay upon the subject Of annexation,
speaks for itself, and that he is totally unsound up
on the subject of abolition the very first effort OF
his public life, in the Legislature of Kentucky, was
made in favor of the emancipation of slaves" and
"his first effort in the Senate of the United States
was in favor Of Internal improvements and his
first great Speech made on his second election to
that body, as early 1909, was in favor OF pio-
tectve tariff which him the title of father Of
the great American SYSTEM and his subsequent ca
reer has proved his consistency upon all the points
upon which the democracy Of the phole country arc
at issue with him--and that we will do all IN ou
power to oppose his election"
RESOLVED, That the wings of Orange County will
for the set forth in the above resolutions
strongly oppose the election of James H. Polk t.
the Presidency, and will with spirit, energy and en-
thusasn, do all in their power to elect Henry Clay
President of the United States.
ReSotUed That James K. Polk, when membe
OF Congress short time ago, voted to impose
duty of twenty per cent on Tea and Coffee, at tn
time they were free, and that late as lS4d
when on an electioneorng tour in the State OF Ten
nessee, he took the stump, advocating his own elec
, ton for Governor, and among other things salc
:" the difference between the wings and myself Is
whilst they the advocates Of distribution and
, protective tarff-measures which consider ruin
GUS to the interests of the country, and especiall
to the interests of the Planting States, have stead
lily and ut all times opposed h'-and at anothe
time when member of Congress he said tn
! wool growers consider the duty upon foreign WOO
3 as important to their prosperity. This as iouadc
t in error. My opinion is that Wool should be dut
f free "-and that the intelligent and hard workin
ffecnen Of Vermont can never vote for man to ii
the highest Office in their gift who is so strongl
opposed to the interests Of Vermont and the cour
e try generally
By ]. X. PARrsH-Resolued, That when TIL
5 Convention adjourn, it adjourn to meet in Stat
, Convention, at Burlington, on the Goth inst.
{; After reading the first resolution, R. Dinsmol