Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1845-07-04
Wing Convention.

Convention OF the wings OF Wlndham County met
at Fayetteville June 25th at II o'clock A. M, and
was called to order by Hon. A. Birchard. L. G.
Mead, Esq, was chosen Chairman pro tenn, and
permanent organization was effected by the choice
Of the following officers:
Hon. PHlNEAs WHITE, President.
LARKlS G. MEAD, Esq, Vice
Hon. EMERY WHEELocK, Presidents.
Pl"y ii, White y %s,., Secretaries.
On motion Of r. w. Smith, the towns were call |
ed in their order, upon which it appeared that
ny town in the County, with the exception of Som
erset aud Stratton, was represented in the Conven
ton.
On motion of Z. Kirkland, voted that a commit
tee of two from each town represented, to be cho
by the delegates from the respective towns, be
raised for the purpose of nominating three cand-
dates for Senators for the year ensuing. 1t was
further voted, that if any town have only one or
two delegates present. such delegates should be of
the nominating committee without further choice.
On motion of u Dickinson, il was voted to raise
u committee Resolutions, consisting of seven, to
be chosen by nomination.
The following gentlemen were chosen such COM
mittee Messrs E. Kirkland, N. r. Sheaie. r. Ty-
Ter, J. Campbell, T. Hale, II. w. Smith, j. Kimball.
The Convention then adjourned till 9 o'clock
Pm.
p. NJ. The committee on nominations through
their Chairman, II l.. Aiken, reported the
Of the following persons candidates to be sup
ported for Senators for the year ensuing
REUBEN VIM of Nottingham,
JOHN CAMPBELL of Westminster,
EBENEZER HOWE, Jr. of Vernon.
The report accepted, and the nomination
confirmed.
The committee on Resolutions through their
Chairman, L. kirkland, reported the following res
olutions -
]. Whereas the Wings of the County of Wind
ham, on the third day Of July. lS44, in Convention
assembled, made the following as the declaration of
their political principles, viz
"a tariff OF duties sufficient for revenue and pro-
tection,-a sound National currency,-an equitable
distribution of the proceeds of the Public Lands
among the States TO which they Of right belong
a wise but not extravagant system of internal im-
provemenis,-a restriction upon the veto power
an election of President for a single term,-addi-
tonal checks upon the Executive,-the greatest
possible economy in the collection and expenditure
Of the public revenue,-a firm determination 10
preserve the Union as II now exists, and an uncom-
promising hostility TO the annexation of Texas, or
the extension OF slavery in any shape therefore,
Resoired, That though the late Presidential elec.
ton has resulted in the triumph of our opponents
yet our confidence in the soundness of our politi-
cal principles is entirely mistaken; we yet hold
them 10 be correct and true and that the best inter
ests and welfare of our county require that the
Government should be administered on them, and
them alone.
2. Res0ired, That we yet rejoice in the oil
Wing, a name broad enough and popular enough
for our need, expressing as it does more forcibly
than any other word in the language, the party Of
usuIpaSn and arS Sp Sfs h' IL ' b EodS
wrote the Declaration Of Independence, and then
wrought out its sentiments in the battles Of the
Revolution.
3. ResOired, That il is matter Of congratulations
that the Wing Tariff still survives the bitter at
tack of its enemies and that henceforth as hereto
fore we will resist TO the utefmost every effort tC
overthrow policy which is hourly adding to III,
wealth, developing the resources, advancing The
prosperity and securing the real independence o
the American Republic.
4. Res'd, That The result of the late Presidential
contest, showing as it does the dominating and tri
umphing influence of the slave power Of this Union
seriously admonishes u.s. that while we strictly abd,
by the compromises of the constitution, yet our du
ty to ourselves and to country requires that w
should resist firmly, constltutionaly, and determin
ately every encroachment from that source upon on
rights and our privileges. This result also teache
us torcbly another lesson, well worth remember
ing, viz that modern Democracy, which ever
where with open mouth proclams itself the partic
uar champion and protector Of human rights, ha
ever been by its votes and acts, the strongest sup
porter of slavery, the foremost ally of the slave
holder, and ever ready to sacrifice principle AM
consistency at his bidding, provided Office, an'
place, and plumber were bestowed upon il in return
3. Res0iUtd, That have too much sympath
with the slave, aud too great consciousness OF tn
injustice and uITors of olavcry TO cherish fellow
ship for that abolition which under the cry of LIB
erty,' extends the area and secures the perpetuit
Of American slavery, giving prePonderance
southern over northern power and interests
6, Resoired, That the gravest considerations o
national honor and national policy, well as tn
broad interests of political liberty condemn the lat
measure Of Congress for the Annexation OF Texa
to this Union and that il is measure which seek
10 extend our boundaries aud our government, nc
for the purpose Of promoting freedom, but OF sus
tanning slavery
7. Resolred, That as members of the great Viii
family, we proud of the name and fame of gu
own Mountain State, which, while others hav
knelt at the shrine of Loco Focoism, has neve
bowed the knee to Baal and that will wit
united and persevering efforts endeavor TO Preserv
and perpetuate the brancy of "the star that neN
sets, the glory of the State yet conquered
g. Resolved, That we earnestly recommend an
urge the Wings OF Windham County, TO suffer n
local causes, the introduction Of no extraneous sui
ects TO interfere with the discharge of their poil
cal duties but to be true TO themselves and the
principles, which being founded in truth mn
eventually prevail, for "iruth crushed to earth sha
rise again, the eternal years of God ae hers"
8. RESOLVED, That we cordially approve the non
nation of Reuben VIM, John Campbell, and FL
enezer Howe, Jr., candidates for Senators Il
the ensuing year, and that we will employ all sui
able efforts to promote their election.
Amer discussion by Messrs Kirkland and Hal
the resolutions were adopted and the Conventic
adjourned sine die.