The northern galaxy. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1844-1848, 1847-11-03

on Thursday. Oct 81, 1S47, and organized
by the appointment Of the following officers,
viz:
President
HON. CARLOS COOLIDGE, Of Wind.
6or.
Vice President
Hon, HoRAcE EVERETT, ofWindsor,
Hon. SAMUEL G. CRAFTS, of Crafisbury,
Hon. Benz. SWIFT, ST. Adams,
Hon. JEDEDIAH H, HARRIS, OF Stafford,
Hon. JAMES BELL, of Walden,
Hon, LEONARD SARGEANT, of Manchester
Secretaries.
D. w. CLARK, of Burlington.
E.P. WALTON JR,. of Montpelier.
On motion Of Mr.. Converse, it was order
ed that Committee oil five be appointed by
the Chair 10 report resolutions to the Conven-
ton and the President tbereupon named
Messrs. Conveise Of Woodstock. Kittredge
oil Fairhaven, Fairbanks of ST. Johnsbury.
Morrill, of STAFFORD and Cushman Of Roch-
ester.
On Motion OF Mr.. Fairbanks, it was order
ed that a committee of thirty, corresponding
TO the number of Senators, be appointed to
nominate two delegates al large and two
substitutes, to attend the Wing National
Convention, and State Committee for the
ensuing year.
The Convention. on nomination by the
several counties, appointed the committees,
as follows:
Bennington County-Messrs. Carpenter
and Morse.
Windham,-Messrs. KimbalI, Townsley
and Goodhue.
Ruland.-Messrs Hodges, Kittredge and
Calm.
Windsor-Messrs. Converse, Cushmsn,
Hilton and Deane.
Adciison,-Messrs. Bottum and Tilden.
Orange-Messrs. Underwood. Holbrook
and Carpenter.
Chinenden.-Messrs. Stacy and Yves
ton.
Washington--Messrs. Paine and Cola.
mer.
CalcdOnia.-Messrs. Geo, B Chandler
and Kittredge.
Franklin-Messrs. Sabin, G. w. Foster
and r. Hamilton.
Orleans.-Mr. E. White.
LamoilIe.-Mr. J. Meigs.
Esser,-Mr, David Hibbard., Jr..
Grand Isle.-Mr. L. Mott.
On motion Of Mr.. KitIredge of FaIrha-
ven, il was
Ordered. That the members OF the COM
mittee of 80 from the several Congressional
Districts report 10 the Convention the
names of four delegates and four substitutes
to attended The Wing National Convention.
Mr. Converse, from the committee 10 pre-
pare and report resolutions. submitted the
following:
l. Resolved. That it is a fundamental
principle Of Republicanism, that every people
shall haye government OF their own choice
and therefore. theAcQUisIroN oFrERRrToRY
BY FORCE OF ARMa, or the attempt TO propa-
gate republicanism by the sword, is gross
violation OF this fundamental principle.
2. Resolved. That we cordially approve
of the principles oil the WilInot Proviso and
The same should be invariably and efieclualIy
insisted on and applied 10 all future acqui-
sitons OF territory.
3. Resolved. That in the opinion Of this
the existing war with Mexico
was unjust g. unconstitutional In its inception,
and its prosecution. with the design and for
The purpose of the dismembcrment Of that
republic, and the conques, anc acquisition Of
her territory, or 10 compel her to sell Us the |
same, is equally unjust.
4. Resolved, That il is the duty Of Con- |
gress 10 make all necessary provisions to |
bring the present war 10 a speedy and hon
orable termination, and, if necessary 10 that
end, to limit and qualify any appropriations
made therefor.
S. Resolved, That the improvement Of
our lakes, rivers, and harbors, 10 promote our
foreign and domestic intercourse and trade
is of great national importance, ard 10. by
The constitution, properly and peculiarly Ell.
trusted 10 the irisdonl Of Congress, and
should by Congress be effectuslly executed,
and no longer be checked and paralized by
Executive vetoes.
6 Resolved, THAT we adhear with unsha-
,sO .,,sobmenI 10 the great wing principles
=, ,fr nro,ecrion to American labor and industry
Nv = tariff raising only the necessary revenue
~ ad;ns,ed with a view to such protection,
M MS, as far as practicable, selfsus-
aimed and independent people-a sound
,n;corm currency, common as well to the
,eonIe as to the governmeni-hos'ility 10
he Sub treasury and to Executive usurPa-
;on ~ 10 the extension Of Executive pat
O Resolved, That we view with appre,
tension The ultimate effect Of the adoption OF
he tariff or 1886, thai regulates the whole
doctrine and principle Of protection, winch
r.. Ii, he known and experienced