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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28
Vermont State Wing Convention.

We have attended many State Conventions,
in other and much larger States than this ana
in times of high political excitement, but 1t has
never been our fortune TO attend one, that IN
number, intelligence, substantial weight and in
fucnce Of character, and unanimity ofpurpose,
might not suffer in comparison with The late con-
yention in this State.
The Convention was held in the most unfa-
yorable season ofthe year,-just in the busy sea-
son of haying and harvesting, for farmers, Of
whom the convention was mostly composed; yet
there were fiom all parts Of the State not less
than Eve hundred in attendance. II shows that
the old Wing spirit Of the Green mountains
which under Stark drove back the northern in
vaders, is still as active and vigorous ms ever
Still able and ready successfully to maintain up
on their own soil, the principles of freedom for
which their fathers fought and conquered.
The candidates for State officers, require nc
commentator at our hands. They are known
as true and sietdfast Wings, and will doubtless
receive the cordial support ofthe Wing party.
We desire to call special attention TO the faci
that the two gentlemen from New Orleans,-
Messrs Smith and Iathrop-who so eloquent,
addressed the convention, declared, Of their owl
knowledge, derived from personal acquaint
ance with Gen. Tiylor, that he was decided,
opposed 10 he extension If Sidcery into the ter
ritorics.
This declaration was received by the conycn
ton with cordial ard marked satisfaction.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

THE COMPROMISE TERRITORIAL BILL has
been the subject of strong and exciting debate in
the Senate. Mr. Phelps, the only Northern
Wing, except MIR Clayton, who supports the bill,
has made an able speech ia its favor; and il is
due to that Senator to say, that no one questions
his sincere devotion to free principles and his
adherence of Slavery extension. All concede
his mistaken fidelity to the great cause of free
dom, and few Northern men will dispute the
correctness of his legal positions, but we think
he has misjudged in yielding bis assent to the
Bill As matter of justice to him we shall pub.
lish his defence of his course when received.
Mr. Corwin has made, II is said, one of the
most eloquent speeches of the session in oppo-
siton to the bill 1t is doubtful now if the bill
passes the Senate, and quite certain it cannot
receive the assent of the House.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

Constitution, or manifest haste and want Of con.
sheraton by Congress"-''that upon the subject
Of the Tariff, the Currency, the improvement Of
our great highways, rivers, lakes and barborsi
the will Of the people rs expressed by their
Representatives in Congress ought to be respect
ed and carried out by the Exccuiiye'-that
"war is at all times and under all circumstances
a national calamity that "the principles OF
our government, as well rs its true policy, are
opposed TO the subjugation Of other nations, and
he ACKNOWLEDGMENT Of other countries by con-
quest |" in these declarations we recognize great
nrinciples for which we have ever contended
and which have received the explicit sanction
of the Wing Party. And for the maintenance
of these principles in the Administration of
General Taylor tive have a soldiers word Of
honor, and life Of public and private virtue as
the security"
s. Resoired, Therefore, that rcposng entire
confidence in the political integrity, the fidelity
TO Wing Principles, and the patriotism OF the
Wing National Convention recently assembled
at Philadelphia, and fully recognizing the rela--
ton which tubsisted between US as members Of
the Wing Party and its accredited representa-
tives, we hereby frankly and cheerfully accept
and ratify their official action, and will bestow
upon General ZACHARY TAYLOR and
WILLARD FILLMORE our cordial support
for the offices Of President and Vice President
OF the United States.
G. Resolred, That We receive the nomination
Of Willard Fillmore Of New York with entire
and hearty concurrence End that his elevation
to the Vice Presidency will be deserved trib-
ute to one Of the soundest, ablcst, aud mosi
faithful Of the Wing Staiesmcn Of the Union.
Z. Resoired, That the maintenance Of the wise
and moderate counsels which have distinguished
the government Of Vermont for so long PERI
od,-purc in its measures and en,--simple ant
bcnifcent in its acts and its mcans,-its highes
aim the welfare of the people and the honor o
the State, will be secured and farther illustrate,
by the election Of the wbig candidates this da,
prcsenicd--men as distinguished for their vir
tue. ia private life, as they have been for thei
abilities in public life, and while we are urge,
on by the additional motives arising from thu
magnitude Of the pending national issue, we vii
omit no honorable effort to win for our princi
| pies and our candidates an old fashioned, deci
/ siVc, Vermont victory.
[The Convention was farther addressed b,
Hon. Solomon Foot, who also read letters iron
General Leslie COMBS Of X, AIessrs Pbelp
and Upham, Of the L. $. Senate, and Siessr
Collamer, Marsh and Henry, of the Houtc, frou
Vermont
CHARLES PAINE, Preadsp
ID. W. {. CLARKE,
+. p WALTON, JR., !S,cretGyies.
Gro. ii. BEAMAS, }
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

SfdNs OF THE TMFs An incident occur.
rel recently on Mount Washington, up among
ne White Hills, which is very significant
Three young men met upon the top of that IA
nous spot, strangers to each other, and intent
only upon pleasure. After somewhat doubtful
gances at each other, one of them mounted
the monument, and, taking off his hat, introduce
ed himself with loud cheer for the old Granite
state and another still louder, for "Old Zack
Taylor This done, he descended as man
might who had presented pretty respectable
card to the company. A second now mounted
the monument, and sounded a rousing cheer for
the Empire State, and another, of no less fel.yor
for "Old lack Taylor" and he came down,
curious to see where the third man would place
himself With becoming alacrity, No. Q ascend
ed, and, swinging his hat, gave out, so that the
echoes rang again, "Od Connecticut p and then
"old lack Taylor, forever" Then all three
gave united "Hurra for Gen. Taylor" and
shaking hands upon this novel introduction
pledged their States respectively to the hero and
patriot of Buena Vista. And so you will fnt
IT, 60 where you will. A Cass man is as rare
almost, rs hens teeth--but the Taylor BOYS ar,
oil about.-LO'reH Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

Pennsytrania-Taylor among he Germans
"a friend, who has just returned from Paul
Piy' visit, says the Philadelphia Sun, to Berks
Lebanon, Lehigh, Dauphin, Lancaster and 9th,
er middle counties, tells us that the Germans
the honest and industrious German farmers and
mechanics, arc almost to a man in favor of odd
Zaek' for our next President lie travelled in
company with 'Cass Democrat as he called
hl'nset--and il was "a bet between them, how
the Germans stood in reference to the next Pres
ident--ihc honest Dutch voters'--not Ae black
D"icA as the Ledger calls them, when they re-
fuse 70 support the aristocras of the Treasury
but the honest German population OF the middle
counties that add so immensely to the Common
wealth, by their industrious pursuits Both GEN
ilemcn were equally astonishcd at the result of
their Inquiries and observations The sCass
Democrat acknowledged that it was 'nll IN will
them while the Taylor man was doubly con.
iirmcd 10 all his previous impressions. The
Cass man remarked--I know these men are All
true Democrats of the right sort--of the real
Jackson grit, and am confounded to find them
go stubborn for Taylor So il is; old Pennsyl,
,nna will record her 10000 majority for the
Hero of Buena Vista She remembers too well
the disgrace of Huirs surrender"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28
The Slavery Compromise.

Tue slavery compromise.
A select committee of the Senate, have
brought in what is called compromise Of the
slavery question. Without going into any ex-
tended analysis of the Bill, it is sufficient to say
that the proposed compromise consists
LIST. In extending the constitution and laws Of
the United States, over all territories.
I'd. In forbidding Legislation on the question
of slavery, either By Congress or the Territorial
Governments.
Sd. In leaving all questions on the subject Of
slavery 10 the Judiciary of the United States
We do not question the patriotism or good
faith Of the committee who reported this com
promise, but We are opposed to it, "toto cello
We regard it, rs, in hoinely parance, jumping
out OF the frying pan into the fire" does no.
terminate the contest, it only changes the battle
ground. 1t is not healing the breach, but throw
ing il into the mazcs of inierminabe litigation
and converting the United States Court, into
an arena for ficrco and bitter partisan conflicts
The extension Of slavery over free territory
is either constitutional or it is not. If it is not,
then a law of Congress, prohibiting it, will carry
out and execute the provisions of the consti,u-
iioa. Ii it is, then such a law of Congress, will
be unconstitutional, and may be reviewed and
so declared by the Supreme Court, upon the
motion of those who complain of it.
Here is a simple and easy mode of testing the
eonstitutionality Of tie introduction of slavery
into free territories; where the question may
stand upon its own merits, free from considcra-
ton of injury to individuals, which would nee
essar'ly arse under the proposed compromise"
cinzen N''h 'uo slaves believing that he
was authorized !" 40 So should move with them
INTO iree territory ana the question should be
brought beiore court and Jury, whether he
could hoiu his slaves or "hetherirom ignorance
OF the constitutions he should be stripped OF per-
maps all MS properly there would be- extrane-
Gus to the merits OF the case considerations OF
haruship ana sympathy, which might influence
'"e uV''S'o" VI It,
II VIC '"''oaueuo" Oh slavery '"'o iLee 'err'-
'o',.s o' 'o"'"'u,'o'a'' ''eh ii" OF congress
''','","ns "o"'" GEAR! DC uhcohsutuuohai
aus, INC ".foc"'eS OF slavery arc sincere IN
'he" proposition 10 ieaNe tue question to the
supreme Court oil TIC l. D. let them raise 1t
upon such a law
Again, 1t so be, that under the constitution,
the existence, as well MS the regulation of slavery
IN tic territories, Is within the province Of
Congress-an that in the absence Of prohibi,o-
ry law-slaycs may be held in fhc territories,
then this compromise" would be an abandon
ment ny the North OF all the iIec principles for
which they haVe eon'cnded'
We can understand why the South would ike
to letter the hands Of Congress, and leave the
question open. The slave States arc adjacent
to the new territory, and slaves are drug in
many oil the Southern States. With no imped-
iment but the distant Judgment of the Supreme
Court, and with the certainty of having things
in their own way as soon they are sufficient
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

INTERESTING TO WIDows.-The Law Jour
nal for July contains an eloquent opinion BY
Judge Lewis, delivered at the June term Of
Common Pleas Court at Lancaster, Pa. on
case where certain man devised to his widow
all his property, '.Irorided she remain widow
during her life !; but in case she should marry
again, my will is she shall leave the premises =
sc. The widow having married again, suit was
brought by other heirs OF the husband to recov-
or the property. Judge Lewis decided that
'ihe condition in restraint of marriage is void,
and the second marriage Of the widow does not
dives; her estaie"-''tEe principles Of morality
the policy Of the nation-tho doctrines Of the
common law-the law of nature and law Of God,
unite in condemning as void the condition at
tempted to be imposed by this testator upon his
widow" Mner,s JournaL
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

More Locotoco Fhauds.-Thc sixth published
life of Gen. Cas- has recently been issued in the
German language, at Washington. As an evi-
dence of the untruths which the Locos attempt
to iastil into the minds of our foreign population,
the National Intelligencer gives the following
literal translation from the i2ih page of the
pamphlet -
"The result of the election of 1914 is well
known. MIR Polk received the votes of all Me
States eTcePt one. The victory of the Demo
cratic party was to the greatest extent he cork
Of Gen. Cass."
The leaders probably anticipated that this
gross talsehoed wonld not be detected when stat
ed in foreign language.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

MONDAY, July 2i.
IN the SENATE, Mr. johnson of Md. sub
mi,tcl resolution asking the President to fur
ni.h the proceedings of the two Courts of In
quiry, Adopted.
The Territorial Bill was then taken up, and
Mr. Hale offered an amendment 10 strike out the
words Free white 50 as to allow all persons to
Vote in Oregon.
Mr. Clarke of Il. /. made a long speech in ex-
PLANTATION Of his course as the minority member
oi the Select Committee which reported the bill.
lie submitted an amendment, providing that in-
voluntary seryitude shall not exist in Oregon I'M
I'll expressly sanctioned by Congress.
Mr. Miller Of y. j. spoke in opposition to the
bill reported by the Committee.
Mr. Phelps of Vt supported the bill and de-
Tended his course az 4 member of the Commit
tee.
In the HOUSE, resolution was adopted in
favor OF Congress adjournng on the 9TH Of Au.
gust.
message was received from the President in
regard TO his establishment Of civil governments
IN conquered territories in reply to a resolution
OF the House.
The message gave rise TO a warm debate. Mr.
billiard Of Ala. spoke against the Presidents
course, and also against the Territorial hill now
before the Senate. lie was in favor of the Mis-
sour Compromise line
Mr. Birdsall of n. Y. made a speech upon ter
rtonal rights and, and in denunciation of Mr.
Van Buren.
Mr. Vinton of Ohio followed with great Sc
verify against the Presidents conduct
Mr. Duncan of Ky. spoke on the same side,
and opposed the proceedings Of the President.
adjourned
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

MIR CLAYTON has made a great speech in
vindication of Wing principles. 1t is decidedly
the best speech we have seen. Upon the veto
power he was particularly able and eloquent
This speech will be eagerly sought for all over
the country, and we shall endeavor to make
room for it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

DIR. BAIRD's LECTURES ON EURoPE.-Dr.
Baird has become celebrated for his popular
lectures on the condition of Europe. Wherever
he has been, he is spoken ofas highly interest
ing lecturer. We understand there is a prob
ability our citizens may have an opportunity, in
aweek or two, to hear him. European affairs,
just now, possess great interest, and the charae-
ter of the Lecture will doubtless secure a large
audience for him,
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

A Child Killed By a Passionate Father
Charelcs verrier, living near Bristol, England,
killed his infant son month since, by a mis-
chance resulting from passion. lie threw a
poker at another of his children, who had diso-
beyed its mother; and missing that child, the
poker fractured the skull Of the infant killed
A coroncr's jury found the father guilty of man.
slaughter
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

In those States which are marked with an as
terisk, members of Congress are to be chosen as
well as State officers
The Presidential election is to take place
throughout the Union on Tuesday, the 9TH Of
November. The Electoral College will contain
2sl members Counting fer wisconsin,, of
which l46 will be a majority.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

we IYhpPiag.-The Chronolypo speaks of
several rnm-imbruted animals in Boston, who
hayo boon arrested since the Fourth for cele-
lf"ling their independence" by the beautiful
business of beating their wives. One of them
Is IN Jail on charge of assaulting his wife with
intent to kill, having stabbed her with knife
~ severely that physicians think she cannot live.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

CARLEssSEss.-A dry goods merchant in
Boston, on closing his store few evening.
since, turned the wick of camphins lamp up
instead Of downwartls, and left il in this condi.
ton. The consequence was, that when the
store was opened, it was found entirely coated
with lamp black, goods and all.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

HS At the rising of the people in Welmer
Germany the benevolent grand duke walked
backward and forward in bis castle, asking,
"What do all these want, then? ! have not
asked them to come here" When It was hint.
ed that they desired work, he answered, "Work
good heaven, work ! hare nothing 10 do my
self"
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

THRILLING ScENE At NIAGARA FALLS
During n severe gale Of wind on Monday after.
noon, 10th inst, the suspension bridge was for
a long time in jeopardy. In consequence Of its
unfinished stale, the fastening not being all in
its place, the foot-bridgc was made to vibratc
until one section Of the cables slipped off the
saddle, which cansed the planking 10 turn up
edcewise. One man only was at this part of
the bridge when the wind struck it he had
reached within few feet of the shore, when a
flying section Of the unfinished foot bridge struck
him, knocking him from his position /; but he
was so near that two men caught him. and pre-
vented him from being prccipiiaicd into the
fearful gulf lie WAS but just saved yet not
injured. The second foot bridge, which was
plsnked half way across the river, was broken
near the shore, and section of forty feet carri-
ed away, leaving four men vibrating over the
gulf fun sixty feet, holding on to whatever pre-
sented itself until the storm was past. They
were then relieved by the basket and ladder
They seemed little worse for wear, and by night
had all in place ready again for foot passengers.
Buffalo Com. Adr.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

An lem for Locetoco Papers generally
While the Mass. Regiment was at Cleveland
they took vote on the subject Of the Presiden.
cy, which resulted, for Taylor 27s, Cass Q. All
the rank and file were for "Old lack" and all
but nine Of the officers too.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

81 Mr. Van Buren, has written A letter 70 ,ho
industrial Congress" in which he signifies hi,
acceptance of the Utica nomination, and his an.
proval of the principle of disposing of public
lands to actual settlers.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

"a The delay of General Taylor's accent.
ance is explained; II seems he has been so over
whelmed with unpaid letters that he has been
compelled to refuse them and consequently the
letter notifying him of his nomination was re.
turned with others to Washington. Gov. More.
head has written to him again.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

~ Mr. Folk has sent message to Congress
admitting the claim of Texas to the Rio Grande
as boundary.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

HD'Our thanks are due to Hon. r. S. Bald.
win, Hon. VIM. Upham, and Hon. Vim. Henry
for Congressional documents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

E5S One of Mr. Cass' admirers calls him a
great Michi-9dnder' Another one says that he
gaiiantly surrendered to tho British in the War
Of 1927
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

&c journal, announces that it shall not support
General Cas- for the Presidency
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

CAss IN NERMoST.--The Barnburning fe-
Ver is worse than the cholera among the demo-
Gratis and bids fair to make clean sweep in this
State
Hon. VIM. C. Bradley of this county, for ten
years the Democratic candidate for Governor.
and one of the ablest jurisis of the State, has
come out in a letter against Gen. Cas-. c. l.
Walker Esq, the candidate for State Senator.
in reply to the notice of his nomination, also
gives his adhesion to the Stree soil" movement.
1t is understood that the democratic candidate
for Congress in this district, and the candidate
for Lieut. Cow are equally open and decided
in their opposition to Cass.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28

ELEcrIoSs.-Thc following table of the Pc
RODS Of the several State elections will be use
full for reference. The States of New Hamp-
shire, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Virginia
are not included in the list, their elections hay
ing been held in the spring:
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1848-07-28
Vermont Mhig State Convention.


10th, Is4s, ut 10 O'Clock A. NJ, and was called
to order by Hon. Timothy Follett, when Hon.
CHARLES PAINE was called TO the Chair.
On motion Of 4. p. Walton Jr., ID. W. G.
CLARKE Of Chttcnden County was appointed
Secretary pro tcmpore.
On motion Of lion. solomon Foot, ordered
that n committee of one delegate from each
county be appointed by the chair, to nominate
list Of officers for the permanent organization OF
the convention Whcreupon the chair appoint
ed the Committee as follows;
HEMAH SMITH, Of Bennington County, CAL
WIN TowNsLEY, Of Windham County, JuLius
CONVERSE, Of Windsor County, A. G.. DANA,
Of Rutland County, JosEPH WARNEn, OF Ad-
Olson County, ABiJAn IlowAnD JR, Of Orange
County, WILLIAM WARNER, of Chittenden
County, H. II. READ, of Washington County,
CALVIN MoRRILL, OF Caledonia County, Gro.
4. HouonToS, OF Franklin County, ii. +.
PRENTIss, Of Orleans County, II. C. Benton,
Of Essex County.
Mr. Howe of Casile,on moved that the Com
vention now proceed to appoint State Central
Committee.
On motion of Mr. Carpenter Of Washington
County, the motion Of Mr. Howe was laid upon
the table.
Mr. IIoughton Of ST. Adams, from the com
mittee to nominate officers for the permanent
organization Of the Convention, reported as fol-
lows;
For President Ex-Governor CHARLES
PAINE, of Washington County.
For Vice Presidents KEYS i. Cool, Of
Bennington County, A. G. DANA, of Rutland
County, w. X RANNEY, Of Windham County
o. w. DnEw, Of Washington County, A. l..
CATLIS, of Addison County, +. FoLLETT, Of
Cbtienden County, T.. ID. BRIGGs, Of Windsor
County, AUGUSTUS BrRT, Of Franklin County,
PoRTus BANTER, OF Orleans County, Is. MoUL-
TON Of Caledonia County, b. BENTON, of Essex
County, WILLIAM lIEBARp, Of Orange County.
For Seeretarics--D W. G. CLARKE, l.. r.
WALTON in, GEORGE II. BEAMAN.
On motion of Mr. Walton of Montpelier, il
was
Resoiccd That a Committee of eight be APP
pointed by the Chair 10 report resolutions for
the consideration Of the Convention.
The President appointed Mr. WALTON, Of
Washington County, Mr CLAHKK Of Chitienden
County, Mr. MoRRIIL, Of Orange County, Mr.
MARSH, Of Windsor County, Mr. CHADWICK, Of
Caledonia County, Mr. PLATT, and Mr. Harms,
OF Windham County, Mr. BHAMAS, Of Rutland
County.
MIR Baxter, of Orleans County, moved the
following resolutions
| Resoircd, That committee from each Coun.
/ ty, corresponding to the number Of State SenA-
tors, be raised for the purpose of nominating a
ticket for State officers, and two candidates foT
Presidential electors at large; which committee
shall be appointed aud proceed in the following
manner, to wit Immediately on the adjournment
Of the Convention this morning, the delegates
shall meet in County conventions, and each
County shall appoint lis quota Of the nominating
committee aud at ~ O'Clock the nominating
committee shall meet at the Wing News Room
aud on completing the business assigned them
shall report TO this Convention.