Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-08-31
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Last week we alluded to great meeting of the
Democracy of South Carolina recently holden at
Charleston, called to consider the presidential and
slavery questions, which resulted in dscarding Gen.
Cas- and Mr. Fillmore and adopting Gems TAYLOR
and BUTLER as the embodiment of the principles of
South Carolina democracy on the all-absorbing sub
ect of slavery extension We do not doubt that this
lead will be followed by the slave states generally be-
fore the Nov election for in this crisis the South will
trust no man who is not stakeholder, and pledged in
the most solemn manner to their nelarious schemes
Are the Wings of Vermont prepared to strike hands
with the Calhoun Multiplying Slavery propagating de-
mocracy of South Carolina?
The following are among the resolutions passed at
this meeting;-
Resolved, That we reiterate the language of the
10th Resolution unanimously adopted at the late meet
ing of the Democratic party of Charleston district and
declare that the Democratic party of Charleston dis.
trict had neither lot part in the late Baltimore
Convention and that the resolutions of the Conven
tion--the nomination Of General Cass, and the pro-
ceedngs generally, are unsatisfactory and obiectona
Bile, and the acton of that Convention is dsavowed BIZ
US, and imposes no obligations on the Democrats o.
this District"
ReSo,Ued That we most heartily approve and adop
the language of Il leading journal Of this State, wher
it declares that the proceedings of that body (alud
ING to the late Baltimore Convention have fallen like
the startling tones of alarm bell the of the
South. Its nomination of Gen. Cass-its resolution
about slavery-ts entire proceedings from beginning
to end, fill us with apprehenslonS almost amounting tC
dsmay. The opinions Of Gen, Cass, promu gated il
his late letter. that the inhabitants OF territory be-
fore they invested with the attributes of selfgov
eminent and sovereignty tenants of the public lands
at the suferance of the States-mele squaters-havC
the right to appropriate the territory that may be ac
qured by the treasure glllantry of all the States
and to exclude from its limits the property of furteei
of the States-has been repudated by the Press ant
the people of the whole South. 1t is doctrine toe
monsrous to be toleratedan ostracism too degrading
to be Ell dured."
Resoiued, That we regard the issue now made be.
tween the States of this Union styling themselves the
free States and the States in which the institution Of
domestic servude exists, as paramount to all ques
tons which can be presented. That the convention
of delegates from fifteen sovereign States for the &C
complement oil purpose which is the first step to-
wards the abolition of slavery in the States, and con
sequenty the ruin OF the people In the loss of thei
property, and their degradation in this lawess viola
ton of their rights, admonishes us of stern necessi
ty that calls for immediate, prompt and decide,
action. That in seeking one under whose lead W.
shall look for the best guidance in our difficulties W.
turn to him, who in the simplicity Of his habits illus
lrules tne equality of privileges, and IN his devo
ton to his country teaches us the reverence due
the institutions developed by our revolution. Tha
with such a leader, we may hope that the dangers
which surround us may be happily averted. But j
this hope is disappointed, shall be best prepared
MAINTAIN Just rights and the integrity of our whole
country under his direction, who has already announ
ced to the enemies of his country that "GEN. TAY
LOR NEVER sURRENDERs." tt Ne.'t
RESOLVED, That the Democracy of Charleston Dis
trict now assembled, are satisfied with the tried integ
rity, undoubted firmness, and nconuptibe patriotism
of Zachary Taylor. That under his administrator
they feel assured the rights of the States will be re
spocted and preserved, and they cordially concur i
that nomination Of him for the Presidency of this Ur
ion, which has been made by the people of the I'm
ted States, irrespective of parties and independent
politicians.
Resolved, That the Democracy Of Charleston Dis
trct assembled, have ever been, and are prepared
maintain the great cardinal principles of the Demo
cratic party, whenever the same attacked or e1
posed to danger. That they feel themselves compt
tent to Judge for themselves when these great prime
pies are STACKED, and will then be prepared as the
ever have been to act in their support in that moo
which they shall deem most consistent with their oil
legations to their State and their country That thu
do not consider these principles are now attacked,
exposed to danger and they feel under no obligation
to support as the nominee of an irresponsible boz
styling itself the Democratic candidate, one who's
opinions, on a subject to them of paramount impor
ance, has been marked by singular vascillation; al
whose support of Of the leading doctrines Of ii
Democratic creed, may be considered more thc
doubtful.
ReSolUed, That the name of William o. Butler
recommended to u.s. by his honest discharge ofhs d.
ty when in the Congress of the United States. and
rejoice in the opportunity which he has recently e
joyed, and well improved, of illustrating the exec
lence of our Institutions so readily converting the
zen who is prominent in the halls of peace, into d
soldier distinguished in the fields of war. That
integrity, consistency, and frmness, qualify him
: the high position of Vice President of these Unit
States, and to him we pledge our cordial support
! ResOlUed, That Committee of fifteen from ea
Ward, thirty from the Neck, and thirty from the D
trlct at large, be appointed-to be styled "The De-
ocratic Taylor Executive Committee" who shall
charged with the general superintendent ofsllme,