Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1846-07-02
en-, wing Tarifby President Polk and

cnt wing TaTlfby President Polk ana
his party, while II demonstrates the
hypocrisy OF the man, and Loco Foco
hostility to the worklngman's interests
should lead the people to beware. IN
future, how they listen TO party,
which promises, but to deceive; and IS
trusted, only 10 bc,rny.
Resolved, That the annexation Of
Tcxas,nnd the manner IN which II was
accomplished, is a foul blot on the ma
ton, and the consequences that have
already flown from that net of aggrcs-
sion and guilt, were faithfully and trn-
ly predicted by that distinguished
statesman, Henry CLAY, when, IN If
ting his warning voice against the nc
compllshmcnt of that nefarious act he
proclaimed 10 the people that ''thc an
nexatIon Of Texas To the United States,
without the concurrence Of Mexico
and war with Mexico, were inscpera-
blc.n
Resolved, That the enemies Of Four
country are our enemies, and whcnev-
or that country is involved IN war, we
hold it to be the first duty of every
patriot TO sustain the administration III
its defence, and his next, to hold that
administration to n strict accountable
ty, if il shall involve us in war with
ont cause, or conduct IL with dishonor
Resolved, That the thanks of this
convention be most cordially rendered
to General Taylor, the heroic comman-
der and h61&allant troops, for the abil-
ity, patriotism,and bravery so efficient
ly displayed in the conduct ofthc Tex
an war, especially i'll the two brilliant
victories upon theRioGrande, by which
the American Army was rescued from
the pcrllouS situation into which they
had been ordered by the admnistra-
ton as well as for the moderation,
kindness, ard humanity, they exhibit
ed to the vanqulshed, which impaired
an additional lustre to the American
Army.
Resolved, That the Sub-treasurv
woocd with such pertlnncity by Van
BuIen, abandoned with such alacrity
by the people, has not grown lovely in
its features by age; legally divorced
from its connection with the govern
mcnt, we protest against the contem-
plated re union; and, while the parties
now exhibit "rcluctant, amorous de-
lay" we come forward, in behalf of our
country, knowing sufficient cause, and
forbid the ban DIS.
Resolved, That we have long seen
with regret, the po(NkeriM condition of
the Granite state, so constantly con-
founded in the political world, as n
twin sister of South Carolina, and, as
it now appears that she has openly
stepped into the line of Free states, we
greet her, in the language Of John G
Adams, with "Gcd bless New Hamp-
shire y
The following resolution was reported
by The committee, and unanimously adopt.
led
ResOlred, That we most cordially con.
cur in the nomination Of Horace Eaton Of
Enosburg, for Governor OF Leonard Sar,
geant Of Manchester, for Lieuj Governor,
md Elisha p, Jcwctt, Of M<htpclicr, for
Treasurer, md hereby pledge them hear.
ty, unwaycring and unanimous support
On motion of Charles p Marsh
Resoircd, That the thanks Of this con-
vcntion 10 be rendered to tho President, for
the able, impartial, and dignl6ed manner
with which he has presided over its delbe-
ralions.
On motion, voted that the thanks OF con.
vcnton be rendered 10 the Christian Socie-
~ for the use OF their House.
On motion, voted that the proceedings of
this convention be signed by the President
and Secretaries, and published in all the
whig papers in the State.
On motion, the convention adjourned
without day.
GEORGE T, HODGES, President.
A G. CHADWICK,
Irwl' PTATT' Jr7 Secretaries.