Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-04-18
WIG YOUNG MEMS COUNTY CoNvEy-
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In pursuance OF a previous call through The liei
AID large number of the Young men Of Ru,laa
' County assembled at Rutland on Wednesday III
5 10th OF April.
The convention was called to order by Mr.. Siron
and organized BY the nomination and appointment
Of Luther Daniels President pro tenn, and G. ii
, Bcaman Secretary. pro ten.
On notion the following gentlemen nomi
} mated by the Presiden, and appointed by The Con
) venion to nominate officers for the Convention.
G.. 4. Hodges, d. w. c. Clarke Geo. w Siren.
Henry Simonds and c. w Harmon
I On motion, the following gentlemen were appoin
ted as committee on resolutions
G. w. Harmon, G. W. Strong, Isaac T Wriah
and w. c. Ktedee.
| On motion, that ommittee be appointed to Graf
constitution for County Clay Club" the follow.
! ing gentlemen were nominated and appointed such
committee
d. f. Winslow, Henry Hall, John H. Beaman,
! Nathaniel Ives and c. NJ Willard
On Motion, G.. 4. Hodges, II. ~ Briggs, /. T.
Wright, w. c. Kuredgo, snd ID. w. c. Clark were
appointed committee TO prepare an address TO the
Wing young men Of Rutland county.
On motion, the Convention was adjourned to
meet again at o'clock T. NJ
AFTERNOON.
Tie Convention met according TO appointment,
and the committee on nominations made the follow
ing report which was accepted.
For President, James X. Hyde, Vice Presidents,
G. w. Harmon and Dan =. Bogue, Secretaries, B.
+. Winslow and Ii. r. White.
The committee on resolutions reported the follow
ing resolutions which after animated and inter-
esling discussion, were unanimously adopted
Resolocd, That in assembling together as the rep
resentaves OF the Wing party Of coua,y unstain-
ed by the pollution OF Loco ocosm, while our first
feelings are those Of regret and modification, that
by the base treachery of John Tyler we are compel
led to fight over again' the battle Of 64O--,hal BY
this deserlion OF supposed friend, our country has
in measure fallen back into tho arms, and under
the control OF party false in its principles and de-
siruciive in its acts-we yet rejoice that the time
has again arrived when steps may aglin be taken TO
vIndcate our rights, redress wrongs and rescue
our Land from the hands ofthe spoilers
Rerolocd, That we cordially greet all true Wings |
VINO have this day come forth TO make their first an
nnai Offering upon the Wing atar,-the altar of our
'ountrys hopes; and in beholding the numerous
and intelligent assembly.here congregated we see
nuch 10 strengthen our faith in the Truth of our
'ause-lnspire our hope OF its final triumph, and we
'cre extend each to the other, the right hand of fe
owship, and by all we hold sacred and dear to us
Is party, individual oi,;aon, If I. uo,puyrr
country, pledge ourselves that laying aside all ir-
evelant and dis,racng subjects we will devote our
selves entirely to the service Of the Wing cause
hat Lib erty may be extended 10 all and our cpun
ry once more be torn from the foul embrace of Lo.
ofocolsm.
Resoired, That in the principles engraved upon
he Wing Banner, viz Protection TO american in
ustry,'-an equitable and just distribution of The
pu6lie Lands,'-a sound and uniform currencv'
'cgulatcd and controlled by National Legislaiion,-
and Ultimate ren,oral of SLAVERY 6v
legitimate and Cons'futonalmeaas the restriction
me Presdeaf'a SeTU!ca 10 a single term and he err
reese o. rigid economy in every department Of the
Iorernnent--we recognize the measures for which Y
re have long fought,-for which we will continue
night with renewed zealand by the adoption of
men we believe our country would emerge from
10 gloom that has go long enshrouded her, and
eace happiness and prosperity once more come >,
ack upon US.
hesofrea' that in the late ate mpt Of the LEADING
emoers OF the Locoioco party in Congre IS 10 O.
srul the existing tariff, substituting one by which
Ut agricultural interests would be much less pro :,
c'ed 'han they now are, they show conclu.iyelv &c
e nsincerlty of their late professions and whether
&c present Is TO be regarded Wig torif, or. c,
they lately .claimed--Meir c,cn their inconss' W
ncy can only be reconciled by an application 10 -
EN- OF The the fable Of ihe'wofn sleeps clothing :,
5y me'r acts may they be judged' y
Re'otred, That we rejoice in witnessing the una.
mity OF feeling which pervades the whole Wbio of
my throughout the Union, and the concentration in
thought upon oneman, the Wing nominee for 7
highest office in the gift OF any people-,hat in la
emy Clay! we recognize the living ippersona- ~
IN OF our principles, and though for wears assaied
ih malice which the Gends might vainly emu. ha
le we behold him proudly standing in The con. III
ious dignity OF one who will not sioop to conquer ap
u who relies solely upon the acts of long life of ,s
Guinness and honor to win his way TO place and nc
vor and to the affections Of lis countrvmen 90
Resolced, Therefore, That we shall hail with IN "a
ngled pleasure and enthusiasm the nomination of Of
enry Clay! by the National Convention.-and
edge ourselves 10 render him the cordial support las
out and wiking hearts no
Resolred That in The address Of the committee n,
ewing Young Men ofBaimore,' toihe Young
Ell oil The union.-we witness the bright and glow.
patriotism that has ever distinguished the true