The voice of freedom. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1839-1848, 1847-07-15

steadfastly adhere to the policy which they
believe to be essential to the welfare OF the
nation to u sound National Currency a
Tariff producing an adequate revenue, with
full Protection to American Industry to
Just restraints upon Executive Power, en-
bracing further restriction on the exercise
Of the Veto ito faithful administration OF
the Public Domain, with an equitable dlstrl-
button of the proceeds of it among all the
States to an honest and economical admin
istration of the General Government, leaving
public officers perfect freedom Of thought and
the right of suffrage, but with suitable Testrlc-
tons against improper interference in cleo
tons to one Presidential Term; and to all
wise and Just measures to restrain the en-
croachments of Slavery upon the rights and IN
terests of the Free States, and to relieve our
country from that system whlclr1s grevlous
wrong to the Slave; crushing curse to the
Master, and the foulest blot upon our nation
al cscutcheon. =,
Resolved That while readily admitting that
for the brief period in which the Tariff OF 40
and the Sub-Treasury have been in operation
the business of the country has not suffered
to the extent which was justly apprehended,
we believe the result is solely due to the eX'
traordinary circumstances which have de-
manded our productions for Europe at eH,
cccding high prices, and bountituliy supplied
us with specie in return.
cSolced, That by The enlarged importatlons
of Foreign goods under the Tariff OF lo4o,
and the withdrawal Of immense amounts OF
specie from the Atlantic States under the
! Sub Treasury act, we are warned thaI lhe
legitimate tendencies of this system OF reven-
ue and finance arc to stimulate foreign traue
at the expense Of our own, and to disturb inc
currency of the country; therefore, we re-
ncwedy declare our uncompromlSlnS OPPOSE
ton to this system.
Resolpcd, That we accord to the Army and
Navy, the merit of achievements when woulu
have honored the heroes of any land or time
and for their vigorous, daring, and highly sue
cessful use of the scanty means allowed tnem
for conducting the war with Mexico, we yleio
them honor equal to the measure OF our an
florence of war provoked by the Executive
without necessity, prosecuted tor the extern
sion of Slave Territory, and which Its authoi
seems to have done his best to protract BY
furnishing leader to the enemy and at
tempting to supercede the efficient and expe
rienced commanders of the American Arm.
by a raw recruit. :,
Resolved. That while the part taken by tn
Executive in originating the war without III
knowledoe or consent Of Congress, and the ap
parent unrighteous purpose Tor when IL wa
Undertaken, call for severe apprehension, W
! pledge him a hearty approval IN every WIS
, measure tending to "a speedy and hohoraol
peace" =, ,r;+
individuals, better to suffer wrong tnan 10
wrong that the true policy OF the America
hat w.
. err be resorted to except as means Oh SCI
defence. -
T. Pesolrcd. That we regard Slavery as tn
- most dangerous element existing III the III
t;on which it would be unwise to strengthe
y or extend and therefore that our aiterntiN
>. as to any territory to be acquired from NIeN
# co must be-FREE TERRITORY, OK NoNf'
IL Ppsolred. That this Convention does her
u NV commend Horace Eaton, Leonard Sa
= oeant. and George Howes, to the conhdcn'
l. and snnnort of the Freemen of Vermont,
- men who will honor the offices to when th'
y. have been respectively nominated. -
Notice having been given that Senator U
IL ham was in town, the Convention voted
% extend to him an invitation to address the
Mr.. Upham spoke for about an hour up'
) matters connected with the Annexation
H. Mexico. He was listened to with marked
- tention and his speech was one of great tor'
Ia delivered in most able and eloquent ma
ner. c,. C-,.;
r Voted, That the thanks of this Convent!
- be rendered to the President for the able,
in partial, and dignifed manner with which
To 10 has presided over its deliberations; and
Il. Senator Upham, for his sound, manly a
oi- hirhiy interesting remarks, touching
causes and consequences Of the war "
On motion, Voted, that the thanks of
Convention be rendered to the Metho(
=. Society for the use Of their House: 49,. r.
as Voted, That the proceedings of this = :,
vcntion be signed by the President and ,
a. as rctarics, and published in all the Wing pap
us " On motion, the Convention adjourned WI
~ out day. ~ D.,,;,z.x,
IN IN JOHN W. MOORE, Secretaries.
ISL E. B. WHITING,