The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1845-07-28

ton contained in the following article from the Brat
tleborough Phoenix II is true that many of our
leading Wings are absorbed in Rail Road matters,
while the Polhtes are planning and working to take
advantage OF this circumstance to carry the state
Wings of Vermont, Awake!
Could the Wings of this state be made TO believe
that they were in danger-that in two months hence
the steeng wing State of Vermont, which alone of all
the states Of the Union, has never since the golden
days of John Quincy Adams administration, swerv
ed from the true faith, would fall into the hands of
the Loco Focosthat the star that never vet has set
would soon go down, and our own beautiful hills be
shrouded in the darkness of Locofocoism, we are
certain that the gallant Wings of the Green Noun
tans would arouse themselves to vigorous action and
save the state from the danger which threatens
1t. In some parts OF the state, are happy to wit
ness good disposition to rally but general thing
spirit ofgreat Indifference pervades our ranks
The intense excitement on the subject of Railroads.
has to great extent produced this state of things
Our adversares fully aware of the condition to
which we are exposed, and will without doubt make
the most of it, They would be false to their notu-
raj instincts if they did not. They have already CON-
menced system of organization and tactics, which
their conventions and newspaper organs, they have
shown an intention to avoid national politics. and adj
opt somo local hobby. Already the Montpelier Pat
riot and the heartless demagogue who assumes to
lead the Locofocos OF Orange County have given out
word that it is very improper to dragg national poll
tics into state canvass-ha: heretofore their party have
acted very indscreety in suffering their rotten sys
tenn, of national politics to be dragged before the in
teliigent people of Vermont They have manifested
great indignation at the naughty Wings for bringing
up the subject of Texas and especially the Tariff 1t
is pity, excaims the Patriot, that can't be per-
nitteo 10 nuve state election without Bringing up
the subject of the Tariff. What have The annexation
of Texas and the Tariff to do with the election of
Governor of Vermont; Why can't we be permitted to
GO and humbug the Green Mountain Boys with
some Smile and Reform clamor, and no; be COM
PEELED to expose the policy Of the Polk administration,
which is openly proclaimed to be hostility to the
protective system, willing obedience to the Texas
clique of the South, and open warfare on the in
dusrial interests of the North and particularly of
New Engand'
But Wings Of Vermont, are you willing amid the
Railroad excitement, TO permit these seepess dema-
gogues to take advantage of your political apathy
ter your camp, and drag your own mountain state
down into the depths ofLocofoco degradation? Would
you see your Vermont placed by the side oc New
Hampshire? Are you willing to give up the State to
a New Hampshire Governor and Legislature, that
the spirit Of enterprise that is giving energy
to all your industrial interests and extending Rail-
roads through your mountain passes, may be driven
back? Are you willing to see your delegation in
Congress-your Senators and Representatives in close
alliance with the Empire and Jacobinca clubs of
New York; and the McDuffes and Hammondses of
the South, who, with open mouths, proclaim uncom-
promising hate to New England, and New England
interests. ae.
Wings of Vermont,we again ask you, ARE you read
submit to this shameful of things? are You
willing TO the bright glorious star, that has
long shone over you, and given joy to the Wings of
the whole union, go down, and your beautiful green
hills blackened by a long night of Locofocoism We
leave you with this question, hoping to see
swer in your immediate action, in general and i'm
mediate rally to the support of the interests of the
snmonwealth '.,' -. 1871"
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