The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1845-08-20
WINGS OF VERMONT AWAKEn


WINGS OF VERMONT AWAKEm
Could the Wings OF this state be made TO
believe that they were in danger-that in two
months hence, the sterling whig 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 faiih would fall into the
hands OF the Loco Focos-that the star never
yet has set, would soon go down, and our
own beautiful hills be shrouded in the dark
ness Of Locofocoism, we are certain that the
gallant Wings of Green Mountains would
arouse themselves TO vigorous action, and
save the state from the danger which it now
threatens il. In some parts oflhc siaic,we are
happy 10 witness good disposition to rally,
but as generalthing, Il spirit Of great indif-
ference Pervadcs our ranks-The intense
excitement on the subject of Railroads, has
TO great extent produced this state of
things.
Our adversaries are fully aware of the
condition TO which we are exposed. and
will without doubt make the most OF il. They
would be False 10 their natural instincts il
they did not. They have already common
ced system Of organization and tacticts
which do more credit 10 their heads than 10
their hearts. in their conventions and news
paper organs, they hayeshown an intention
10 avoid national politics. and adopt some
local hobby. Already the Montpelier Pat
riot and the hearllcss dcmagogue who az
sumes TO lead the Locofocos of Orange Co.
have given out word that il il very improper
10 dragg national politics into stale CANVASS
that heretofore their party have acted very
indiscretey in suffering their rotten system
osnational politics 10 he dragged before the
intelligent 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 a pity, ex.
claims the Patriot that we can't be permitted
10 have state election. without bringing I'D
the subject of the Tariff. What have the
annexation of Texas and the Tariff 10 do
with the election Of 4 Governor of Vermont;
Why can't we be permitted 10 60 onandhum-
bug the Green Mountain Bows with some
Smile and REFORM camor, and not be COM
PEELED 10 expose the policy ofthe Polk admin
istralion, which is openly proclaimed 10 be
hostility TO he protective system, a willing
obedience TO the Texas clique of the South,
and an open warfare on the industrial inter-
ests of the North and particularly. of New
Eng.and2
But Wings of Vermont, are YOU willing
amid the Raiload excitement, TO permit these
slecpless demagogues TO take advantage OF
apathy, enter your camp, and drag your own
mountain state down into the Locofoco de-
grafton? Would you see your Vermont plac-
cd by the side of New Hambshire? Are you
willing TO give up the State 10 New Hamp-
shire Governor and Legislature, that the
spirit Of enterprise that is now giving new en-
ergy to all your industrial interests and ex-
tending Railroads through your mountain
passes, may be driven back? Are you will
ing 10 see your delegation in Congress
your Senators and Representatives in close
alliance with the empire aud Jacobin clubs
ofNew York, and the McDuffics Harmon
discs ofthc South, who, with open mouths,
proclaim uncompromising hate 10 New Eng
land interests.
Wings Vermont, we again ask you, are
you ready TO submit TO this shameful state
olthings2 are you willing 10 see the bright
glorious star, that has so long shonc over you.
and given joy 10 the Wings OF the whole
union. go down. e yonr beautiful green hills
blackened by long night of Locoiocoism?
We leare You with this question, hoping 10
see an answer in your immediate action, in
general and immdiate rally 10 the support of
the interests of the commonwealth.