New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1846-10-16
NEW-YORK TRIBUNE.
Vermont on Slavery and Protcction-G oyerno,
EntOn's Message.

EATON, the new Governor oil erInont. 1t warmly
urges Agricultural Improvement rs the most i'm
rmtsnt and beneicent result to be accomplished in
hat State announces that the Geological Survey
Of Vermont is nearly completed, and promises ex-
tensive and enduring benefits suggests that Eew
md mmaterial changes in the laws requisite
that the Finances Of the State are in sound con
dion, and that her Legislative policy has been
admirably adapted to her condition and general
character, &c. &c. Passing thence to questions Of
National Policy, Gov. Eaton proceeds
But Vermont, aside from the interests which her
domestic policy reach and guard has others CROWN
ont OF her relations the General Government Of high
importance And these interests have been deeply
ssected by the prominent measures which during the
past year have been consummated in the Congress Of
the United States.
Among those measures and first in the train is that y
which the institution of Slavery mas been distinctly
recognized OF the elements Of national policy and
adopted of the objects Of the nations By
ttus prostitung the nations power and applying its
energies TO the unconstitutional and uuhaowed purpose
Of extending the limits ana increasing the political lphu
ence OF this institution the Government has encroachcd
upon our own just rights. as well committed out
rsge upon the moral feelings of cur citizens.
Against Slavery itself. system wrong in practice
nd wrong in principle Vermont has taken the ground
Of ireconcabe hostility and she must and will con.
hnue 10 nhinDin IT, Educated under State Constitu.
ion which brcaihes the spirit of freedom in every line
her people hhv. deeply iriibcd that spirit In defend
ing end maintaining her position che would infringe
90 Constitutional rights she would dissuade from all
swess violence. Her adherence Of slavery will mani
fest itse neither in words OF insoencc acts OF
rage. II is embodied in calm. though stern and settled
purpose, earnestly TO advocate the OF human rights
md rry and earlcssy resist any encroachmcntupon
her And this i her fixed determination 10 do by
whatever means she righttuly and lawfully com
msnd.
It 10 that the unjust measure alluded to has been
contaminated, and OF its disastrous consequent
already realized have been involved in unhap
pywar with neghborng Republic But if The past is
beyond retrieve we still have duties TO perform for the
future We have yet TO engage in fresh conflicts. The
measure already contaminated we reluctantly
PEELED to believe Is but of series Of yet
impending designed to give TO the Slave System st
greater influence in the General Government, and to
cure the pcrpeuiiy OF its power Encouraged by past
Slavery appears 10 he projecting schemes for the
extension of her domains yet wider space and for
increase OF :he already dsproportionae amount OF
political power conceded to the territory which has been
recently acquired
lsubmt then the inquiry whether the occasion does
rot demand action the part of the Legislature
this time, by way of resisting the farther progress OF
this dangerous md growing evil which threatens
absorb every other interest of the government and
70 bind the nations energies 10 the unworthy and obi
Gus task OF minsterng TO its own unhoy purposes and
demands Z
Should not the S:c proclaim the country that she
persists in the determination Ito oppose the admission
into the Union of any State whose Constitution toleratcs
domestic Slnveryl And should not the declaration go
forth accompanied with the declaration that Vermont
begins to feel relation 10 this subject that there u
point beyond which iorbearHncc ceases To- bc q VIZ
tuef That this ground of unyeldng opposition ia the
ground which right and justice and the honor OF the
State require to maintain there Gun be no question:
And we scarcely need stop to make thenqury whether
lpublc avowal OF position any other action on
our part will avail to resist the Unsuitable demands of
Slavery and stay the present flood tide OF her power
would stand recorded to the honor OF the descend
nis of patriotic and worthy sres that they earnestly
md unwaverinpy struggled though in vain for the right
han that they aided tnmely submitted to. the
wong. And while reapng we have begun to
Do the bitter fruits OF the measure which has already
been consumnatcd in defiance OF the wishes OF Vermont
md in opposition to her earnest appeals 10 national JUS.
bcc and national mHcnanimty IL is 10 her source OF
regret but rather of lust and honest pride that She
euonstgaed against the measure in advance and exert
dher best energies TO prevent It's consummatlon And
trcgrcts under the calamities which have followed
the deed of wrong may be allevlaed by the reflection
hat they not OF her own procuring
There is however no occasion 10 despair Tor future
Efforts In the lessons of wisdom which the past may
have impressed aid in the gradual progress OF ens
ened views and Just sentiments IN regard 10 the lnrln
SIC wrong of Slavery and its unworthincss OF rank
nrong the interests of the nation may tair pre-
sages, for the future, Of more suspicious results.
Among the recent, measures of the General Govern
uent Vermont cannot but deeply feel that OF the over
throw OF that system OF Protective policy under winch
she had been enjoying such unwoned prosperity This
must be regarded OF the bitter results OF that adj
dfon already spoken OF which has been made to po-
htcai power in the Government which we must expect
E ever be hostile the interests of Free Labor. But
Vermont cannot her interests crushed aud her pros
Ey stayed without uttering her clear and deep toned
sondemnation of the rtinous policy under which her
prospects, are thus bghted. She has insisted and will
sR insist upon Protection "a true ard correct system
aNationa policy. Her convictions both in regard 10
hculitY. and the obligations OF the Government TO
f to her its benefits have been too clear 10 allow her
hbe shaken in her belief, frightened into quiet sub
assion By distinct and open reputation oi tie iro
esdve principle.
hresard to the advantages of the system, PROPOSE
ton twould seem, could be more clear and paiPab!e
than that the nation which protects the labor OF It's own
pnls!on, which fosters ana encourages It's own ihoG
ny In NIL its various pursuits and aims IN its whole pa
'o secure far as practicable the predGcton WITHIN
own limits, OF every article requisite Tor the supply
s wants viii be likely TO increase in wealth and
attendant means OF enjoyment more rapidly than one
Sash eoldy turns away from its own industrial pursuits
Ntnhoing lis fostering care and pursuing course OF
Pes rather calculated 10 stimulate the ihdasr OF ON!
9eoantries by opening To them market in which all
iesriesous against ruinous competition have been r.
acsed No doubt could well be entertained III regard
ne result And in consideration OF me large proper
oaae amount OF theproiucts OF nations labor wen IS
g-ed for Immediate consumption The effect OF add
s es such encouragement but traction TO Tue oFalu
amount Of that labor is TO add 10 lis surplus pro-
seS and TO increase nations wealth III inc shape q
tSlnanen improvements and accumulated means OF
aHserns to the higher wants in much greater pro
sScuon than, nj ahasty glance, would be apparent
OCT no argument theory could be aeeoeu Wncli we
S'e such ample evidence upon the point IN our eNpe
sfase under tho Protective Tariff OF lSis general
ssty. before unknown, here exhibits Itself and as
voc oi the policy embodied IL 'hst measure unoer
nassiry has been Te0pir,g IN every department OF
si competent and sure reward for her tolls and
HcyeaSc OF the comforts life among all classes has
70 50 palpably aud universally apparent tha' the
al ooservsnt could not tail 20 perceive II nor could
81 e eardeSt dare 10 deny its reality And why has
ssi been wSn;only thrown over this cheerful and
| HSsIytng prospect;
edeny TO the Congress OF the United States the right
sslng duties upon imports, to discriminate, in the
4 ment OF those dutics for the specific and distinct
cse of protecting such useful branches of industry
II y require this protection IN order TO insure thelr
k, s2enty, is only deny 10 it right inherent in
4 Government, but TO rcpudis,e ono OF the leading
saleses and ends for which the contcdeTsey was
ned and TO discharge il from one OF It's hgnes, ana
| ~ sacred Obligations. Vermont will denounce the
sine wherever she meets il that any Government IN
eh she is concerned instituted 70 provide for lis
awsnts while the interests OF tho people were TO be
ssrded beyond the scope % its purposes Indeed.
aeretcal proposition bears upon It's face the stamp
s absurdity. Yet this regard for the industrial
srss.s Of the country, which ask of the Govern
Is in no practical shape incompatible with provi-
"a tpriis owndisnct wants. We content thar Con.
should impose such amount OF duties, and such
a. viii raise sufficient revenue to meet the eS;
scrares of the General Government while VIC insit
determinations be made for the distinct and promi-