The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-08-28

Whatever deception may be attempted,i 1T is an
insult to the intelligence of the people to sup
pose that they will be deceived into the be-
lief that any other is the case.
The gentlemen from New York has said
that this annexation movement has marked
an era in the history of the Republic. The
agitation of this question, with the objects
avowed and understood forms an era,an epoch
in the history of Human Liberty. The pro-
gress of sentiment, all over the world, in favor
of the abolition of human bondage, has been
graduated and certain. When sought by
Just and lawful means, il is demanded by Re-
ligion, by Philanthropy, and every better sem
liment of our nature; and new epoch indeed
will be marked when at this period of the
worlds history,we are urged to take pre-
carious and dangerous step, and transcend
the powers of our charter for the purpose
disappearing James X. Polk and extending
and propping up the falling power OF Slavery.
And in this state of affairs-under this new
and extraordinary aspect of events, l am inf
nitely concerned to know how Massachusetts,
how the people of Massachusetts will act
how local questions williniuence their action,
how certain opinions will bear upon the in
fuence of the State in the Councils of the
Nation! Should all who entertain similar
views with the Wing party on this question,
stand on the same ground, should they act to-
gether?
When the venerable Adams had almost vim
dicated the right of Petition last winter, when
but one or two votes would have enabled him
to succeed, we had these votes here, and kept
here, too, by those who think with the Wings
on that question. speak to the Third Party,
as they are called, if any be here, and wish
TO ask them, in the light of religion, and con-
science, and truth, and right, and duty, wheth-
err to vote for Mr.. Polk, or not TO vote, or to
throw away votes, does not in effect tend to
the comsummation of the project for annex
alton!
Do they not throw their influence in favor of
annexation! or, at least, increase the chances
of annexation Ii it takes place from this
cause are they not responsible 10 their country,
conscience and their God 1t may be said by
you that the Wings do not 90 withyou or your
reasons, although 'cih you for reasons. Is
this safe or sound rule of conduct! Men
act not so in private, aud should not in pub
lie life. Enough to know that the Wings are
peremptorily and permanently opposed to
annexation, and it becomes duty, important
and imperative upon every man TO act Alright.
and for Massachusetts, to present her uL-
divided front under this critical state Of pub
lie affairs. Remember it, and tell you to-
day, if Polk is elected, annexation certainly
and inevitably follows The same tide of
public opinion which could bear him into
Office, would give him Congress subservi-
ent to his views, and entail Texas upon for
everi
There are other topics of interest to which
would advert in which our interests are
deeply involved. An afiront has been offered
to our understanding, gross insult to our in
telligence in The assertion which we daily hear
in this section, that Jas. X. Polk, is not the
bitter opponent Of Protection to American
Labor. We all khoC better. have known
him for fifteen years as a public man, and
set in the same halls with him, and KNOW
yes, KNOW that he is and alacays has been,
the direct and uncompromising foe of the
Protective System of the Tariff. Those who
nominated him. knew this as well as | know
it and for this as an secondary reason,he was
presented. It's most discreditable and gross
" dishonorable to pretend this is not the case
If were called upon TO point OUT a man,who
has al,cdys been the most consistent and de-
cided opponent of Protection, should at
once name Mr.. Polk Again ! repeat,it was
upon this ground-and with full knowledge
and understanding of this fact, that he was
presented for the Presidency. The dlshon-
est assertion to the contrary, should cause
the ore who makes it to blush for shame
Letus look on the other hand, are we right!
Examine the Wing creed Is it not sound
Is there any measure, one principle which
the voice of experience and reason does not
sanction1 Let them then be sustained. Let
us not be cheated by party, by catch phrases
ont of our common sense. Let no idle delu-
sions distract us, or divert us from the plain,
open path Of duty. Let no party blind us by
professions-or deceive by double-dealing.
The Wing platform is broad and stable. A
sound and well regulated currency-1he
Protection of our Labor-Justice TO the States
The preservation of the Constitution and
the maintenance of Law and good order
And now il remains for us TO act a manly
part, and falter not.
A crisis, great and important crisis has
come, aud it behooves us TO act, iellow-cltl-
liens, as responsible and intelligent men-in
manner which shall always be satisfactory
10 ourselves, as sanctioned by reason and right
Allied TO the past, having the present, we
should determine from both, for the future.
There are sound hearts and sound heads IN
Massachusetts, which cannot believe, al
low misguided opinions, unfounded predJudlc-
es, or foolish and petty differences TO divert
them from the great issues, from the great
and common measures of defence and safety.
There are Wings enough in Massachusetts,
to carry out triumphantly, Wing principles;
but if they do their duty, the decision of the
State will be as it should be, unanimous In
their favor.
What do our opponents purpose to do
aside from annexing Texasl want an an
swer direct Do they propose anything not
now in force-if so let it be named, | say let
it be named! Answer me that! We ask IN
vain. We have then, in bold and solitary re-
lief. annexation, and subUerSiOn Of The Protec-
tire Policy And that is ALL
Fellow Citizens, Judge ye between u.s.
Call upon your neighbor, reason candidly'
fairly with him. Keep the issues distinctly
in view, the questions now before the people, Il,
and never let it be forgotten that Jas n. FOLK
and the Locofoco party are directly, unequIv-
ocally and unqualifedly committed to the
project Of immediate and unconditional Annex
alton, and the utter SubuerSion Of the 1dr!B.