The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1846-10-03


lury-Slavery. Onthe latter topic there was
some difference ofopinion in thc COVent'on'
and n series of supplemental resolutions IN
troduced by Hon. Stephen @. PhilliPS' was
rejected by vote of 1873 to 81. The ground
taken by the Convention on this subject VIII
be seen in tho following resolutions, which
were adopted with great unaniinity:
Resolved, That the Wings of Mnssnchu-
sets regard Slavery ms agreat moral, pollt-
cal and social evil, and they therefore pledge
themselves TO present as firm front ofoppo-
sition 70 the institution ofSlavery, as is con-
sistent with our allegiance 10 the Constitution,
and our duty rs members of the confcderacy.
Resolved, That the Wings of Massachu-
sets will continue TO use all constitutional
and proper mems TO restrain the already pre-
ponderating influence Of slave-holding inter-
ests in the National Legislation, TO defeat all
measures calculated 10 uphold Slavery, ana
promote all constitutional measures for its o.
verthrow, and will oppose at all times, with
uncompromising zenl and firmness, any far
Their addition of save-holding States to this
Union, out ofwhatever territory formed; and
that they will in like manner oppose all farther
extension ofthe slavery of the African race
upon this continent. II, under the govern
ment ofProvidence, it shall happen that por-
| tons of this continent, not belonging to the
United States, shall be settled by the Saxon
race, let those settlers carry with them, wher-
ever they 90, together with their own free
blood, the blessings ofiree government and
free institutions for all, and chains aud letters
for none. Wherever our Language is to be
hereafter spoken, our history remembered,
our example quoted, our kindred acknowl-
edged, there let universal freedom and equal
laws be proclaimed.
DANIEL WEBSTER entered the Hall while
the Resolutions were under consideration and
was received with great enthusiasm. His
speech Oh the occasion is so brief that we
copy it as follows:
| Fellolo Citizens and Gentlemen-I consider
| it as great piece of good fortune even for II
! few moments to be in so large body of the
representatives ofMassachusetts as have as
sembled here. Whenever the Wings of
Massachusetts assemble, and wherever the
Wings of Massachusetts assemble, there is an
odor of liberty which love to inhale-an a.
vowed attachment 10 our country, which
warns heart now old, but which still beats
in accordance with human liberty, whether
at home or abroad First at home, and then
abroad. Gentlemen, such a party as the
Wing party, made up as it is of intelligent
and Independent men and masses of men
could not be supposed or expected to agree
with entire unanimity upon all the questions
public policy which may arise. COM
munity offeelng and community of pur-
pose will lead to a cooperation which is nee
essary TO n community of action. There are
topics in relation to which gentlemen high
in my regard aud warm in my affections see
line ofduty not apparent to me. Others
rely OH other foundations and other hopes,
for the welfare of our common country; but
for my part, the dark and troubled night has
no star above the horizon, but the patriotc,in-
telligent and united Wing party ofthe United
States. The time of your separation has
nearly arrived, and will merely say that
partake with you in the happiness you feel
that the tried candidates you have selected
for offices of Governor and Lieut.. Governor
will be elected, aud the maintenance of sounc
principles secured in the Commonwealth.
rejoice in the anticipation of the spread OF
good principles, and | firmly believe tina
there is nothing which will secure them bu
firm maintenance ofthc Wing party. Gen
tlemen, thankful for every token of your re-
gard, | sincerely wish that the harmony G
vinced on this occasion, may lead to that usu
al great result-the complete and entire tri
umph ofWhig principles.
We would call the attention of the reade
to the sentiments of Mr. Hudson and tn,
resolutions upon the question of Slavery
opposition to it, and its extension the Wing
) of Massachusetts declare to be the RICH
ground, and sure we are it is the ground upol
which the wing party stands--at the North
D unitedy Other speakers on the occasion ut
tered similar sentiments. We are glad t
, see such sentiments expressed, and it afford
s additional assurance, of the determination o
the Wing party to resist and oppose SLAYER
, in all possible ways.