Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1844-08-29

Der that whenever we hcnr cF ono, we
likewise hear of the other that they
are always togcthcr-that. Ike Castor
and POLLOK, when one is mentioned, 'hc
other follows. of course. IL is evident,
on the very face of it. Tat Polk was
nominated because hc was the man on
whom the leaders of the annexation
project could most confidently rely TO
carry out their scheme, and for no 9TH
er reason. And this leads my mind to
a reflection which fills mc with pro-
found humiliation. The gentleman
who represented the New England
and Northern States in the Baltimore
Convention went TO secure, most of
them instructed to insist on the nomi-
NATHAN Of Mr. Van Burcn. He had n
vowed himself against the annexation
of TeXas-thcy were against il also
and had he succeeded, they would be
as loud rs any opposition to the project.
But Mr. Van Buren, was out-votcd. or
out-mancuvercd, | know not which,
daughter aud chccrs) and Mr. Polk was
nominated. And now, at once, as by
a miracle, Il change is wrought in all
the sentiments Of these gentlemen. and
we hear from them almost a universal
shout for annexation and for Texas
1t does appear to me that this is an in
stance of an abandonment of principle,
and a lack of sclf-rcspect, which |
know not where can be paralle,ed. ! a.
gree entirely gentlemen, with those
who say, and have told you, that Polk
is the synominc of Texas. 1t is indeed
said in some quarters, that because
Polk is elected the annexation of Tex
as does not necessarily, and may not
actually. follow. But let us not be
beguiled by pretcnses so flimsy. The
object of the party which has nomina-
ted Mr.. Polk is the extension of slave
ry, by the creation of new States, in
which slavery shall be a fundamental
institution. This is what Mr. Polk is
selected to effect, and what he and his
party will secure, if success shall be
his.
The distinguished gentleman, my
friend from New York, (NIr Grangcr)
has said that this is an era, an epoch
, in our history. 1t is true, but he might
have well rome further. 1t is a hiStC-
r ry of human slavery. and in the histo-
ry of the tyranny of n race Owe an
, other. The progress of human sch
timcnt has long favored the abolition of
!, slavery, and to a great extent, such
abolition has been carried hy the efforts
, of philanthropy and true policy, act
ing in cooperation with each other
And it will, indeed, be an epoch, a new
, era, in the history Of human liberty
, the manner in which this contest shall
! be decided. Therefore it is that | am
: before you TO express my deep convic-
. ton Of the importance of the struggle
to express more especially my interest.
= my desire, to see how massachusetts
: will bear herself-whether her MAORI.
+ tv shall be broken into factions, hel
\ crest sheared of its glory, herself de-
prived of her weight and influence in
the Union |!
b. know very well, that if all the Cit.
! zens of Massachusetts, who entertain
t similar opinions on this subject, will
\ act together, our majority will be
C strong and decisive. If the third party
as it is called, will but unite with tho
n Wings in defeating measure which
/ both alike condemn, then, indeed the
: voice of Massachusetts will be heard
! throughout the Union. But here is the
0 misfortune. That though both these
s parties think alike on this subject
!, there are other topics on which thei.
f differences will prevent unity of actor
: on this--and unity of principle
0 without unity of action, is of M
avail of any practical purpose
If there be ono person here belong
ing to that third party ! woul'
f ask of him what he intends TO do il
C this crisis. If there be none, let III
4 request each II Of you who may Sc
such a man, to put the question to hin
when you return home. No one cal
deny, that to vote for Mr.. Polk is 4
vote for the annexation of Texas or j
G he should deny if. it isnot the less truC
| tell you that if Polk is elected, an
nexation follows inevitably .-Becaus
- the same stream of public opinion whicl
makes him President, viii also Civ
him a Congress. Suppose the sanl
thing should happen in the Congress
i ional elections here, as happened tw,
i years ago. In Massachusetts, ther
n were four or five members who wer
not chosen-from this district, theBcrk
o shire district, and the the two district
T. Of Essex-owing to the differences ID
p tween the wings and the third party
At Election after election was held, bu