The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1844-07-29
Orleans County WING ComveH-
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The Wings ofOrleaus County--a large and glo
rious number--met in Convention at Irasburgh,
Thursday the It'll of July and organized by the ap-
pointment of Hon, David NJ. Camp, President.
Hon Samuel C. Crafts, Dyer Bill, John Harding.
Simon Albee, Daniel Webster, J. F. Skinner, Harry
Baxter, james Way, Noyes Hopkinson Micah Fer
rim, Hezekiah Crosby, Ebenezer NJ Gray, ]. N.
Stevens, Joseph Knights, Ezra Johnson, David John
son Henry Richardson and Ira Cheney, Vice Presi-
dents.
George H. Cook and Charles Cummings, Secretaries.
On motion of Charles w. Prentiss,
Resolved, Thata Committee of FIVE DC appointed
by the Chair to report esoutons for the consdera
tion of the Convention. ....
The Chair appointed as said Committee, Charles
w. Prentss, Portus Baxter VIM. j. Hastings, Charles
Story, and Daniel Webster.
On motion of George Worthngton, Jr.,
Resolved, That a Committee Of three from each
town in the county be appointed by their delegation
to nominate to this Convention person can
didate for Senator at the ensuing election.
The Convention then djourned to dinner.
Two o'clock, P. NJ The Convention met pursu-
| ant to adjournment.
The Committee to nominate candidate for Sena-
tor reported that they had nominated the Hon. Da-
vid NJ. Camp, which nomination was confirmed by
the Convention.
The committee on Resolutions reported the FOLLOW
ing which, after very able and eloquent discussion
from j. J. Beardsley, Esq, of ST. Albans, Hon. VIM.
Upham and f. P. Walton, IT., Esq, of Montpelier,
were adopted with hearty cheers, the political
creed ofthe Wings of Orleans County
| Resolved, That the nomination Of Henry Clay
and Theodore Frelinghuysen for President and Vice
| Presd ent of the United States made and ratified by
| the unanimous action Of both the Democratic Wing
| National Conventions, at Baltimore, are ented2 tC
strongest appreciation and shall receive united
support.
Resolved, that the past life Of Henry Clay is suf
6cient guarantee Of his when he shall be elect
ed President, and that look back with pleasure
and pride upon his early Struggles in favor of emanc
patton in Kentucky his vigorous and patriotic efforts
in Congress during the last war, and upon his subse
guent advocacy and unfaltering support under al
circumstances, whether of defeat or triumph, o
sound Wing principles.
Resolved That in Theodore Frelinghuysen we
recognize the distinguished statesman, the o
sterling moral principle the faithful patriot, and WI
do not see in him any resemblan ce to John Tyler
Resolved That we are for tariff for the protec
ton of the labor and industry Of our country, which
shall render truly independent as we de-
clared to be by the Wings of l776.
Resolved, that we are for a sound national cur
rency convertible into specie at the will Of the hold
er, and of uniform Value, whether in the North or tn
South, the East or the West, and we are opposed
more and more to the odious Sub Treasury.
Resolved, That we are for equitable distribu
ton Of the proceeds ofthe public lands, for the pur
pose Of restoring uniform tariff, dfusng the bless
ngs of education and for the other beneicent result
Of this measure
Resolved That we are in favor of the right o
petition, and will surrender it. We in ia
vor of the vigorous exercise Of all constitutional
means for the abolition of slavery throughout on
country, and for an amendment of the constitution
where power is lacking; and we hereby declare tina
we will renew and never remit efforts thi
subject until slavery shall cease in the Republic.
Resolved, That wo are opposed TO the annexation
of Texas, and heartily concur in the frank and nob
letter of Henry Clay on this subject.
Resolved, That political opponents by thei
late nominations for President and Vice President
have connected with the question Of Protection Ia
Dor the subject of the immediate annexation G
Texas-have fully committed themselves part
on these two points, and made them paramount
all Others probably aattering themselves that by hi
nnalgamaton they shall attain the best prospect
success. On these issues, then, STIMULATING that III
questions their part be fairly put, now NEE
them before the tribunal ofthe people, and cheerful
await their fnn! verdict.
Resolved, That Polk and Dallas, having bee
nominated by the ocofoco party the ground
their steady hostility TO protective tariff. and the
strenuous support Of the immediate annexation
Texas,we confidently expect that Vermont will thur