Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1846-07-17
AFTERNOON
Mr. Bill. from the Committee on resolutions re-
ported the following.

Mr., Bill, from the Committee on resolutions re-
ported the following:
p,u,voJ !q,ut vermont, as she ever has been will
CONTINUE To- be- distinguished by her firm adherence
the ID ,mocrair Nhg Principles, which amidst the
most uutpwnrI revolutions m other Statcs she has in
FtSorcd Tim PROTECTIVE Tariff is among the
most cherished principles oi the Wing party and that
w. will elect no man to Congress, nor and in the
election OF any person office in the Governments
who will not yield his hearty and nwayering support
to tbs only -urc basis oi national prosperity.
ReSOircd. That conf lrnce IN the principles of
the Tariff OF lSi2 remains un-hnkcn and that tn, ct
forts nj the Executive and o lpcoiocos in Congress,
rriu'r tn duties on all projected articles, to tn
destruction Oi all the great industrial interests OF tn
country. merits our s'yrrcst condemnation.
RrSI'rct, That while we have with deep sorrow
witnessed tn repeated violation OF the Constitution OF
our country. by party falsely styling themselves "he
DcmJcrdcy, never have witnessed Il more fragrant
u-ugpatluu al power than that exercised by j h Polk
in sending army into territory claimed and pos
sesS'd by Mexico. and over which >h' has cX"r-
sd undlSurbrd dominion, without degulng to Goa
suit Congress, though actually in Session, and alone
having tn power to declare war.
RcW,rei, That since james X. Polk and hi> party
have held the rclns Oi power, have renewed cyI-
d'ncr OF the weakness OF Constitutional restraints in
the hands Of those who, in the administration ct tn,
Government, seek only for personal and party aggran-
diZcmrnt.
Rco'r,a, That all war-whcn the honor and rights
OF nation can b. secured by negotiations. conducted
upon principles of justice and equity are I'm 'hri-an
and b1 IbarbHS.
Resgired, That We protest against any further pros
ccuton of the war with Mexico, clearly aggressive
until or G'srrnn nj, by means OF friendly nggotia-
ton shall have presented oar clams To The Mexican
Gov 'rmncut Tor amirdhlc adjustment
ReSolrei, That although We condemn the act OF the
President IN sending army into territory, claimed
and poss .SScI by VI Aico part OF her national do
main. vet our svmplthc- are, and ever have been.
with the gallant officers and soldiers OF our army, who
were thu, placed IN conflict with the army of Mexico
and that W. rJocc IN their victories, and that our
wannesl thanks are due 10 General Taylor and the of
ircrs and soldiers und"r his command, tor their skill
bravery and Illnuiy in the brilliant actions Of the sl
and OH OF Nav last
RcSpired That the warmcs thanks OF the nation
are due To the uobe-hrnTcd wings and conservatives
in the ; mate who boldly stood forth Tor the cause
p'acc, humanity and religion, against the the storm OF
war which a few desperate tactionsts attempted to
ralsr between this country and Great Britain.
ResDircd, That the Wing party is conscentiousy
opposed Ia the institution OF Slavery, and that they
will within the limits OF the Constitution do their Ut
most on all occasions to diminish Its influence ana tu
procure It's abolition.
ReS3ired, That cordially approve Of the nomna-
tons OF the State Convention at Woudstock Horace
Eaton OF Enosburgh, for Governor, OF Leonard Sar-
granl OF Manchester for Lieut. Governor, and OF Eli
sl1 / Jrweit OF Montpelier, tor Treasurer, and viii
yield To them our warncst support, and endcavur by
all proper IA ans TO promote their election.
hSDirrd, That George p Marsh. by his course in
Congress has fully answered the high expectations en-
rrnncd OF him hy his friends and constituents that
by his superior ability, intelligence and PATRIOTISM h.
has placed himself side 10y side with the mos, honore,
aud respected statesmen OF that body, and that vii
US all honorable and tar secure ms fc-clcc
ton.
Which resolutions were seyerally read, and ate
Discussion Were saycay adopted
On motion of Mr.. Bell, the Convention passed tn,
following resolution.
Resolred, That the thanks of this Convention b.
rendered to \. q. WmrrLMoRr, Esq. President 10
the able aud impartial manner with which he has pre-
sided over deliberations
Voted that the proceedings of this Convention BE-
signed by the President and Secretaries and publishe
in all the Wing papers in this Congressional District
The Convent on then adjourned
\. q. NlIlrTEMORE, President
WV. WESTON,
T. h. WmrING, \