The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1846-07-02

beware, in future, how they listen 10 a
Dparly, which promises, but 10 deceive; and
is trusted, only to beroy.
Resolved, That the Annexation OF Tex
as, and the manner in which it was ac~
compished, is foul blot on the nation,
and the consequences that have already
flown from that act of aggression g. guilt,
were faithfully and truly predicted by that
distinguished statesman, HENRY CLAY.
when. in lifting his warning voice against
the accomplishment of that nelarious act
he proclaimed 10 the people that 'rhe an
nexation Of Texas 10 the United States,
| without the concurrence Of Mexico,) and
war with Mexico, were inseparable."
Resolved, That the enemies of our
country, are our enemies, and whenever
that country is involved in war, we hold
it to be the first duty of every patriot 10
sustain The administration in its defence,
and his neat. to hold that administration
to strict accountability, if it shall involve
US 10 war wilhou: cause, or conduct it
with dishonor.
ResOJcsd That the thanks of this con
venion be most cordially rendered TO Gen,
Taylor, the heroic commander and his
gallant troops, for the ability, patriotism,
and bravery so efficiently displayed in the
conduct of the Texan war, especially in
the two brilian: victories upon the Rio
Grande, by which the American Army
was rescued from the perious situation
into which they had been ordered by the !
administration; as well as for the modero |
alton, kindness and humanity, they ex>
hibieJ 10 the vanquished, which impaired |
additional Iustre 10 the American Arms.
ResOIced, That the Sub. treasury. AGO.
cd WIKI such perlinacty by Van Buren,,
oband0nea with such alacrty by the PEG,
pie, has not grown lovely in it features
by age; being legally divorced from its
connection with the government, we pro-
lest against the contemplated reunion;
and, while the parties now exhibit "a re-
Iuclant amorous delay" we come forward
in behalf Of our country, knowing suG-
cient cause, and forbid the bans.
ResOIved That we have long since
seen with regret, the pO(Dkerish condi-
ton Of The Granite state, SO constantly
ronIounded in he political world, as a
Twin sister OF South Carolina, end, as it
now appears that she has only stepped in>
10 the line of Free states, we gree! her in
the language OF John Quincy Adams,
with "God bless New Hampshirel"
The following resolution was also re.
ported by the committee, and unanimous
y adopted.
Resolred, That we most cordially con-
cur in The nomination Of Horace Eaton of
for Governor, of Leonard
Sergeant of Manchester, for Lieut.. Gov
'rnor, and OF Elisha p Jewelt. of Mont>
1eIier, for Treasurer, and hereby pledge
hem hearty, unwaverlng aud unani>
nous support.
On motion of Charles p Marsh,
RsSoloea, That the thanks of this con-
'cntion be rendered 10 The President, for :
he able, impartial, and dignitied manner {
With which he has presided over its dc.
iberalions.
Ga motion, voted that the thanks of 9
his convention be rendered 10 the Christ -,
an Society, for the use of their House. q
Ga motion, voted that the proceedings
f this convention be signed by The Pres;o r
en-; ard Secretaries, and published in all
lie Wing papers in the Safe.
Ga motion, The Convention adjourned 6
ilhout day. =
GEoRGE T. Hopes, President i
A. G. CHADWICK, J a
LEWIS PRATT JR, ( Secretaries. Il
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