Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-08

Resolved, That this Convention, al this time pro-
coed TO ballot nopen Convention, Tor three persons TO
be supported candidates for Senators at the ensuing
election, and that this Convention recommend, that
hereafter The Conventions Of the Wings Of this Cnun
~ be organized The following basis TO wil:Thai
evcyfown, as such. shall be entitled TO delegates
that for every IS Wing votes given in each town, at
the last State election and where the fraction shall
amount to thfce-fourhs Of that number OF moIe, one
additional delegate, and that the County Committee
shall, 10 their call Tor future Conventions, designais
10 each town the number Of dclrgairs to which il il
entitled in such Convention, and tbs, the Convention
so orRanized proceed TO choose candidates Sena-
tors, by ballot, IN open Convention.
On motion, proceeded To the selection Of candidates
for County Srnaiors-whrn
John KiDiJsu, Esq,
Peter ~. Dean. Esq, and
Larkin @. Mead Esq,
were declared elected.
Hon. w. Il. Ranney, chairman Of Committee on
Resolutions, now reported the following, which were
adopted.
PKgANBLE. There never was period 10 our ma
tons history when decision, and energy Of action by
The viTvous, enlightened and patriotic, en-
phaticsly demanded than al the present. Our county
Is involved IN Way-a War, originating, and in sup
port Of Slavefy-a War, Tor conquest and slaug liter,
"a War, unprecedented 10 preiexi in expense, in ul-
iimaie consequence War, that distinctly pre-
dicled, and anticipated, By Wings one OF the dis
Astrous results Of "Loco-ioco" policy and niaIuaon
"a War, sgainst which, and lis preodes, you, as
Wings, have lsbored and struggled, but sboled and
struggled in vain.
We now, though probably in the incipeut stage
enduring the trials snd suferiugs. incident 10 thai
course OF policy, proclaimed 81 the Democratic Con.
vention al Baltimore 10 lS44, and unfortunately sns.
tanned in the election Of Mr. Pok to the Presidency, in
the fall Of that year To wit:-Ihe annrxs alton ofl
Texas, right OF wrong, come war, or come peace-ihe
repeal Of protection to American industry, and The
establishment 81 the sub treasury scheme. These
were the doctrines promulgated al that Convention
and james X. Polk Of Tennessee, the tool selerted
10 carry them into praetce--a man way disiin-
gnished Tor talent, experience, or other qualifications,
mental, moral, OF nIelectual-it Sufficient that
he friend 10 the peculinr Institution :" 10 layor
OF Free Trade, and Treasury divorce IRON banking
institutions. His ohscufiiy, want of noioriety 10
pubic life, essentially aided in his elevation power,
whether his natural cUmbayeness or his unscrupu-
lousness in adopting the sentiment that "he end
tines the means" were regarded important Quafi-
cations, are merely matters Of conjecture. At any
rate, fortunately for their cause they elected for Com
mander-inCh individual, who, ike Nero Of old,
could laugh and fiddle while Rome is in flames
u seqpls TO him and his party Of little consequence
81 yhst expense Of blood and treasure at what vi
olazion OF the principles OF Republcahsm and justice
il be done, II sufficient extension OF Southern Terri
tory can be effected to render human seiIudc perpet
uai.
Is true that pecuuisry prosperity, for The present.
attends US - people, but even this is far from afford
ing Us much consolation, when Il is known 10 be The
result Of European scarcity Of provisions and the oc
cupancy OF many hands in the work of devastation
and human butchery instead Of agricultural pursuits
from that embarrassment, and pressure, The sure result
OF reduced Tariff and the sustaining government
by specie currency.
But those days Of DISASTER Of Republication and In.
solvency which we have more than once experienced
as the fruits OF Democratic experiment and doctrine
are ere long, sure 10 dawn upon our country unless
avoided by a radical change of policy.
war and Texas debt Of al least an hundred mil
lion Of dollars, and Free Trade, we regard as ineom.
paiibe substances, and only eo-exst BY the adop
ton Of system OF direct taxation, system which
even the present magnannous administration will
hardly have courage to adopt and 10 which the people
will never quietly submit. Thus far, the war Is pros
ecnied upon credtto provide the means for dea yinQ
the expense Of this hoodshed, and plumber Of domain
has been about difficult with their free trade views
for the administration accomplish, as TO convince
the people that any real and adequate Of the war
existed.
10 defence Of our county, when its rights, its real
interests OF IFS honor are assailed, we ready
rce our fortunes, or spill blood But for the &C.
QUESTION, by ioFce or by purchase, OF additional terri
tory, which we do not need and which would only
tend to diminish our strength, distract couusels
and create divison-and especially when the obvious
object is rive the chains Of our brethren in bonds
and provide shackles for generations yet Unborn we
have money TO spend, or blood to she'd
The principles in which we have been born and ed
ucated-the principles embraced 10 our Constitution
the principles plainly and forcbly sci forth in our
immortal Declaration Of Independence which impeled
and sustained ancestors in their renowned deeds Of
valor and gory-and especially the principles OF our
holy religion, forbid our participation in this unhoy
crusade, against feeble, dslTaced but sister Repu6.
lic--Thrr,ioIe,
Resolved That we entirely disapprove the whole
course OF measures connected with this WAR OF PLUM
DER and AGGRESSION, aud regard them as enansiing
from love Of slavery, lust OF dominion, disreg ard
of constitutional restrictions and Of The highest inter-
esls Of our beloved country
ResOired, That we solemny pledge ourselves to ex.
ert utmost influence, and 50 cast our ballots as
in opinion, will most eiirciual,y tend To. put
speedy termination 10 our hOstilties with Mexico.
without abrdgng her territory, infringing her right
OF possession, and that we believe this only can be
done, by the elevation Of such office and pow
ct, are not pledged 10 "Conquer peace" but are
disposed 10 do as We'll as e1aei Justice
Resoiped, That we have the fullest confidence in
the policy and wisdom Of the Wing Tariff of 1912,
which, while il afforded just and adequate protection
TO all branches 81 American industry against the pau
per labor Of Europe, yielded amply sufficient
to delray all the ordinary and economical expenditures
OF government.
ResoIped, That the Snb-TTeasury system now in
operation meels our unqualified dsapprobalion for
niisehirls which have ensued and will rnsue from its
insecurity depository of the public funds, and the
Inconvenience attending the collection and disbuIse-
ment of the revenue through its agency.
Voted. That the proceedings Of this convention be
signed by the President aud Secretaries and published
in the Wing papers of the County.
Voted, That this Convention dc now adjourn.
CALVIN TowNsLEY, President.
WM. p Rrrpsn, Secretaries.