Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-10-26

picture of his political life? Certainly" answer
his barnburner eulogsls-the free soil neophytes
who in IA made the welking ring with huZzas
for "Polk, Dallas and Texas" He was OPP
posed TO the annexation Of slaveholding Texas"
SIR, deny this. There is no evidence OF the
fact Ills unsupported declaration, with me,
made in relation to any thing political, is worth
less as dicer's oath" His conduct subse-
quent 10 the date OF bis letter ovowing his OPP
position to annexation, proves that IN writing
that letter he acted the hypocrte and deceiver.
If he was q sincere opponent Of annexation,
why did he not, like frank, honest, and honor.
able mana man who chorshes principle for
the sake of principle, oppose the annexation
candidate? lie did no such thing. So far from
it,, he used his influence which might have (if
properly drected) defeated the unholy project,
TO give the vote Of this State TO Polk un
fortunately for freedom and the country he sue
ceeded He well knew that annexation would
certainly follow Polk's section. Having by his
influence and vote aided most materially IN the
consumation OF this wickedness, aud in the en-
lurgenent, to fearful extent, Of the bounds OF
slavery, how can he summon TO his aid inpu-
dence sufficient TO look the American people in
the face and challenge their support on The
ground of free soil principles?
Can any Free Soil Wing land believe all
Wings are Free Soil Mem be gulled and cheat
cd by one whose troochery 10 the cause of free
dom stands out so boldly from the sad picture
OF the Texas Annexation
Can any old fashioned Abolitonist so far for.
get what is due TO honor, principle and consis-
tency, as to vote for man who has given such
glazing proof of his contempt of him, his efforts
and his doctrines?
Can any considerable portion of the $4,000
. voters who defeated the ant-anncxatlon candI
date in IA, by throwing away their ballots on
Blrney, again indirectly, though eticctuay, per-
h0ls, aid IN The election of Cass, the open and
ayowed anti provisost, by casting their sufirages
for Van Buren,? Certainly not, unless they
wish to see New MeXlco California and other
countries, which the bclllcose Gen. Cass, (who
had stomach capcious to contain the whole of
Mexco,i # elected President, Ia calamity which
| doubt not, kind Providence in mercy to the
cause of Freedom and the Country will not in
fict upon U.S., may be pleased TO conquer and
annex, taking Texas as Model.
Again let me ask OH what grounds do the Buff
falo plot,ers lain support from the Wings and
free soil men for Van Buren,? Has he furnished
to them or The country any evidence that he has
renuunced the political devil that possessed hlm
from 1887 10 lSi4, and all his works Show ne
the stool OF repentance which can witness tears
shed over his many political transgressions -
tears shed Tor the mseries which, when Pres-
dent, he inflicted on the business, industry and
happiness Of the people.
Bring me certificate flom the tens of thou
sands Of honest, industrious and intelligent bus
mess men of the country, overwhelmed by his
mad and ruinous experiments upon the currency,
with poverty, involving in common ruin con-
fGng friends, dIsconsolate wives and fatherless
children-that he has put on sackcloth and sat
down in ashes, in atonement for these many and
grlevous wrengs.
Show Inc a statement made by the host OF
honest, capable and devoted public servants,
whom he has unceremoniously elected from Of
fce--because they would not chant praises to
the Loco Foco idol Of the day and PROSTATE
their offices and their official influence to the
eectoneering purposcs-hat he has ceased to
be alike vndlctve and proscrplve.
Bring the Uncle Sans affidavit, that the mil
lion OF dollars stolen from his strong box by
the pets Of Van Buren-by his Custom House
officers, Land Receivers, It id omne genns-has
been returned to his Treasury. Show me the
list of public defaultcls, under his administra.
toE--men without merit appointed 10 Office II
consideration Of their partisan services, ethe
past or lrospectlye--men continued in office af
ter their iniquity was made known to hm-de
faced by one penltenlial tear. Bring me al
these, before you ask me as Whig TO role jo
Martin Yam Buren,.