The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1844-06-05
The following resolutions introduced by
nj. Slade passed unanimously,

j. M Claue passed UNANIMOUSLY
Resolued, That in the coming contest, we en-
ter the field as freemen, to secure the res
toration, permanency and stability, Of those
principles, that influenced the minds of
Washington, and the fathers Of our coun-
try, in their noble contest for freedom, and
and equal rights.
ReSolred. That the following fundamental
principles of the wing party, viz:
A sound National Currency, regulated By
the ,riH and authority Of The nation:
An adequate reUenue, toih a fair protection 10
american industry:
Just restraints on the executive potcer, en-
bracing a further restriction on The exercise Of
The Veto:
Il faithful administration Of the public do
main, aoih an equitable distribution of the pro-
ceedS Of The sales oft among all the States:
An honest and equal administration Of The
General Government, leaving public officers
perfect freedom Of thought, and Of the right Of
suffrage, but aoith suitable restraints against
improper Interference IN elections.
an amendment Of the Constitution, limiting
the incumbent ollie Presidential office to a SIN
gle Ierm-are in perfect keeping with the
spirit and genius of our noble Federal Con-
stitution, and upon their adoption by the peo
pie, do we look for the safety of that glorious
instrument, and the perpetuity of our free in
situations.
Resolved, That as Young Men, we aim at
our country's welfare, and our object is
not to recriminate and abuse those who
may honestly differ with us upon questions
of national policy, but by arguments seek
TO convince them that ire are right and they
are lcrong.
Resolved, That orr aim is not so much the
elevation of men to power, as to have a
practical operation, through the length and
breadth Of the land of those principles we
deem so essential to the happiness, and
well-being of this nation.
ReSoLUed, That we invite our opponents as
men that we highly respect, to examine the
principles we maintain, and compare them
with those they are invited to fasten upon
themselves and us, by the election Of men,
whose sympathies arc not tCith the people.
ResoLUed, That in HENRY CLAY, we re-
cognize long, true and tried patriot; one
who serves his country for his country's
good. The profound statesman, urging
the adoption of those measures only, that
are pre-eminently calculated to advance
the great interests of this nation, maintain
ing her honor at home and abroad, and
urging her citizens to convey to pOsterity
unsullied her fair name and glory, the able
diplomatist; conducting our formernegocia-
tons with foreign nations, with prudence,
sagacity, irmness, and with single desire
to advance the happiness Of his fellow men,
the plain, honest, open hearted, straight for
lOdrd man, seeking not TO conceal his opin-
ions upon great public questions, but frank
ly avowing the same, land daring 10 do right
if even at the expense of corrupt public ia
cor.
Resolred, That in Theodore FretinghuyScn,
we find man every way worthy to be as
sociated with our noble "Harry Of the
West" one who will never prove treach-
erous TO his friends or principles. A man
who has in the Senate of the U. s., at the
bar, as Judge upon the bench, and in filling
other important public Offices, given full
proof of his patriotism, Integrity, ability,
and HONESTY.
ResolUed, That although VIC are young men,
we have interests at stake in the coming
election, and those we are determined TO
maintain, not only in our primary assem-
blies, but at the Ballot Boz.
Resolved, That as the whig banner is thrown
to the breeze, bearing the honored and be-
loved names of Clay, and Frelinghuysen,
under its folds we contend for victory, as
sured as we are, that "our union is perfect,
our cause just"
The above resolutions were ably discussed
by Messrs o. Seymour, ID. Wooster, c. Al
ken, f. J. Phelps, ]. NJ. Slade.
The Club were favored during the evening
with several interesting songs from the Glee
Club and otherwise. On motion, voted that
the proceedings of this meeting be publish
ed in the Northern Galaxy.
JOS. WARNER, Pres't.
c. G. WAINwRIGHT, Sec.