The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-10-06

MASSACHUSETTS RESOLUTION The fol.
lowing resolution was passed al the late
wing state convention in Massachusetts
1t is of the right stamp. 1t expresses fully
the sentiments Of nine tenths of the wing
party in Vermont. lin future Shareholders
are TO CONTROL the councils Of the nation as
they have done il is iuIl time TO calculate the
value of the Union.
Resolr,d, That the Wings of Massachu-
sets will continue TO Use all constitutional
and proper means TO restrain the already
preponderating influence OF slaveholding in
forests in the national legislation, 10 defeat
all measures calculated TO uphold slavery,
and promote all constitutional measures for
its overthrow; and will oppose al all times,
with uncompromising zeal and firDncss, any
further addition of slaveholding states 10 this
Union, out Of whatever territory formed; and
that they will in like manner oppose all FUR
thcr extension oil the slavery of the African
race on this continent II, under the govern
mcnt OF Providence, it shall happen that por
tons of this continent. not belonging TO the
United Sta;cs, shall he settled by the Saxon
race, let thOsc settlers carry with them wher-
ever they 90, together with their own free
blood. the blessings of free government and
free institutions for all, and chains and letters
for noEe' Wherever our language is here
after 10 be spoken. our history remembered,
our example noted, our kindred acknowledge
ed there let universal freedom and equal
laws be proclaimed 10 man.
We suboin the short and thrilling speech
Of DANIEL WEBsrER:-
Fellow Citizens and GentIemen-I consid-
CT il as great piece of good fortune even
for few moments 10 be in so large "A body
of The representatives of The Wings of Mas
slchusetts as here assembled. Wherever
The Wings Of Massachusetts assemble, there
is an odor Of liberty love 10 inhale-
IN avOwed attachment TO our country (which
warns heart now old, hut which still beats
in accordance with human liberty. whether
al home or abroad. First at home, then a.
broad. Gentlemen, such d party us the
Wing party, made up as ii is of intelligent
and independent men and masses of men.
could not be supposed or expected 10 agree
with entire unanimity upon all these ques
lions of public policy which may ariFe. A
community OF feeling and a community OF
purpose will lead 10 cooperation which IL
necessary TO Il community of action. There
are topics in relation 10 which, gentlemen
high in my regard and warm in my afiec
tons, scca line Of duty not apparent TO me.
Others rely on other foundations and other
hopes, for the welfare of our common coun-
Try; but for my part, the dark and troubled
night has no etar above the horizon, but ;he
Patris,ic, intelligent and united Wing party
OF the United States. The time Of your
separation has nearly arrived, and will
merely say that | partake with yon in the
happiness you feel. that the tried candidates
you have selected for The high Offices of Gov
ernor and Lieut.. Governor, will he elected,
and the maintenance of sound principles Sc
cured in the Commonwealth. rejoice in
the anticipation ofihe spread oil good prinri-
pies. and firmly believe that there is moth
ing which will secure them but Il firm main
tenance Of the Wing party. Gentlemen
thankful 'or every token of your rrg;,rd.l sin
ce rely wish that The harm ny evinced OH
this occasion, may lead to that usual great
resuI!-ihe complete aud entire triumph OF
Wing principles.
Mr.. Webster resumed his seat amidst
perfect torrent oiapplause and cheers.