The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1846-07-21
AFTERNOON.

AFTERNOON.
Mr.. Bell, from the Committee on resolu-
tions, reported the following:
Resotued, That Vermont, as she ever has
been, will continue TO be, distinguished by
her firm adherence TO the Democratic Wing
Principles, which, amidst the most untoward
revolutions in other States, she has invariably
maintained.
Resolrcd, That Protective Tariff is a
mong the most cherished principles Of the
Wing party and that we will elect no man to
Congress, nor aid in the election of any per-
son TO any office in the Government, who
will not yield his hearty and unwavering snp-
port to this only suIe basis of national pros
perity.
ResoLred, That our confidence in the prin-
ciples of the tariff Of 1912 remains mistaken,
aud that the efforts OF the Executive and OF
LocofocOs in Congress to reduce the duties
on all protected articles, TO the destruction oil
all the great industrial interests OF the coun
try. merits our severest condemnation
ResoLred, That while We have with deep
sorrow witnessed the repeated violalion Of
the Constitution of our Country, by party
falsely Swing themselves The Democracy.
never have we witnessed Liore fragrant u
surpaton of power than that exercised by J..
X. Polk in sending cur army into territory
claimed and possessed by Mexico. aud over
which she has evcrexercised undistuIbed do
,ninion, Without dciening 10 consult Congress
though actually in session, and alone having
the rover to declare war.
Resoircd, That since James X. Polk and
his PARTY have held lie rclns of power, we
have renewed evidence of the weakness OF
Constitutional restraints IN the hands ofthose
who. in the administration ofihe Government,
seek only Tor personal and party aggrandlze-
ment.
ResoIrsd. That all wars. when the honor
and liz hts Of nation can be secured by nc
soialious. conducted upon principles of jus
lice and equity, are unchrStiau and balbar-
Gus.
ReSolred, That We protest against any far
Their prosecution of the war with Mexico, as
clearly aggressive, un:il our Government, by
means Of friendly negotiation, shall have pre-
scented our claims 10 the Mexican Govern
meni for araicabie adjustment.
Resolrcd. That although we condemn the
act ofthe President in sending an army into
territory, claimed and possessed by Mexico
as part Of her national domain, yet our sym
palhies are, aud ever have Oeeu, with the gal
liant officers and soldiers Of our army, who
were thus placed in conflict with the army o
Mexico. aud that We rejoice in their victories
and that our warmcst thanks are due TO Gen
cral TAYLOR and The officers and soldiers undel
THEN command, for their skill, bravery ant
gallantry in the brilliant actions of the SIl
and 9ih of May last.
ResoLred, Tint the wagmest thanks Of ;ht
nation ara due 10 the nohle-heared wings ant
conservatives in the Senate who boldly sto0,
forth for the causo of peace, humanity auC
religion, against The Storm of war which
few factionsts attempted to raise between
this country aud Great Britain.
Resoired, That the Wing party is consci
eut:ously opposed 10 the institution OF Slavery
ana that they will, within The limits OF The
Cons ,iuIieD. do their utmost on all occa-
sions to diminish its influence and 10 procure
its abolition.
Resolced, That we crodiallyapprove Of the
nominations of the State Convention al
Woodstock. of Horace Eaton of Enosburgh
for Governor. of Leonard Sergeant of Man
chester, for Lieut.. Governor and of Elish3
p. Jemett of Montpelier, for Treasurer, and
will yield TO them our watmest support, and
endeavor by all proper means to promote
their election.
ResOlred, That George P. Marsh, by hi.
high expectations entertained of him by hi:
friends and constituents; that, by his super
jor ability, intelligence and patriotism, he ha:
placed himself side by side with the mos
honored and respected statesmen of that body
and that we will use all honorable and fan
means to secure his reelection.
Which resolutions were severally read
and, after discussion, were severally adop-
ted.
On motion of Mr.. Bell, the Convention
passed the following resolution.
Res 'iued, That the thanks Of this Conven-
fione be rendered TO A. q. Whittemore, ESD,
President, for the able and impartial manner
with which he has presided over our deliber-
atoms.
Voted that the proceedings of this Conveu-
ton be signed by the President and Secreia-
ties and published 10 all the Wing papers il
this Congressional District.
The Convention then adjourned.
a. q. WHlTTEMORE, President.
J a. a. B b as5HTi Secretaries.
l.. B. WHITING. \
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