Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-08-12
The Whigs and the Presidency.

The Wings and the Presidency,
We have watched with much interest the move
mcnts of the wing party in relation to the next prcsi-
dency, in order that we might prove the sincerity of
their high-sounding anti slavery professions, ana sound
the depth of their sympathy with The oppressed of our
land. In the last presidential campaign, they were so
lofty AMI earnest in their p%ropitious pretentions to the
idea of universal liberty, and with such sainted solcm-
nifty did they pledge their corporation to any measure
tending to diminish the slave power, and its influence,
that many were constrained to / believe them honest in
these professions, and were thereby induced once more
to give their influence and vote iuto the balance with
them. They %d!scloimod wholly any alliance with the
slave power, stronger than could at any time be sever
ed, and they, in case the south refuse to go with them,
act with independence and freedom for the interests of
the north and against slavery. But daily develop
ments, as we expected, show them yet the willing ser
wants of the south, and their attachment to party so
strong, that with it they must act, even at the forfeiture
Of their oft repeated pledges, and the well being o.
themselves and our county.
1t was admitted by them, in ~, that political action
could affect the country in reference to the question Of
slavery; and that the beginning of dnect action for this
effect must be to establish northern influence by Sc
curing a northern president, and thereby a northern
cabinet, and also, northern men to the subordinate Off
ccs of the country.
But the time Of another election approaches, and we
find these wings with their presses-where? Crying
in the notes Of earnestness for the north to come up
and plant herself upon the basis Of liberty? Arc they
Jealous in their efforts to secure the highest Office Of
the nation to one whose bosom swclls with the princi-
pies of equal rights? DO they call upon the men Of
their organization to assume and maintain the ground
that the nomination Of their party must be given to one
pledged to the cause of Freedom, in order to secure
their votes? All no, indeed but many of the men and
presses, even now, before they are asked by a nominal
ing convention,o or a national committee, are posting the
name Of Taylor, and with confidence calling on the
people to support him as u candidate for this high Office
i. There are some exceptions, both in Vermont and in
other States, among the more discretionary and iinid
5 but experience tells us that these exceptions will soon
be found in the wake of the masters, Vt a recent
meeting Of some of the leaders in Maine, held at Ban
gor, the evening following the State nominating con-
vention, the following resolution is said to have beer
" unanimously adopted"
uThat we have entire confidence in tbn soundnoss
Of Zachary Taylor's poljtical principles: flat to nonin.
Y ate him for the Presidency. i to Dive assurance that al
will be well with the country, and thot tbe present i'm.
: beetle and corrupt administration will find the lkeno,
a of its fate in the route of Bucna VISTA
Ono Of tboir oro,,s If that ct, il ,nooLinn of ii,
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: "oeens' aNy9'
"Ihe Taylor meeting last evening, was large anc
S spirited, and resolutions passed in favor Of the ole
general as a candidate for the presidency. There wa
n an effort on the part of both parties to have the meet
! ing TAKE ne" ground from either party, upon which tl
''' "T " = p""'' ~ una " u'i0u''"'
y u,;no nor.in % " a,I S'I 10 ,h a'e,a,S among .ne "n,ss y
e fine election Of Con. TavIor. Tho who narvi is y,
5 nroctical nartv and earnestly desires +, Secure "a III,
i peoDle of tLe country the hest government fine hes
4 measures. the wisest policy and the increase of tLcj
i enioyments and happiness"
So much then for the who's of Mainc hqnlcrinn Go
y and predisposed in favor Of this slave holder and 5oo,
q or in the souls Of men and women. to take tbo holm q
r govern non1 and preside over = Free noonlc R,t rbor
# arc tho wbics Of vor,,ont i, ,;, .ua., aa1 .I.
Ground has the wlic press here ta,cn2 The editor r
the RyotAJoyo Phquir. in snooRinr mon the srbioc
of the next presidency. and with direct reference Fl
G &C. Wv 49, 'i0 u
tnc Holll'laIon OIL Neh' Taylor answers
o Ills great abilities as a stateman not less than as
military chieftain,and the u~nbIemished moral characte
of his whole life, have secured to him the unquestion
" ed admiration and full confidence OF the people of al