Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1848-06-22
ndepcndcnt Democracy in Vermont.
From the Burlington Proo Press.

From the burlington rice lfuss'
To one who has from his earliest political ex-
Silence been ardently devoted to the principles
" the great Democratic party, and drank deep
II the true Jeflersunian spirit, it is, must con-
less, deeply notifying to be obliged to ask the
Indulgence of the Wing Press, in order TO give
publicity 10 thorough and well considered con-
ficlions of duty.
In what say have do doubt utter the
entiments of large portion of the Democracy
III Vermont, who are unable TO speak through
Inc medium of the democratic press, whose obsc-
3uiousness to party dictation is absolute.
The nomination of Lewis Cass for the Presi-
Grey by the National Convention has compelled
| large and formidable portion of the true dem
crats of the free states, either entirely to rcpu-
late the nomination, or sacrifice their cardinal
principles upon the rocking altar Of political
.ugglery.
How can an honest man hesitate upon such
n alternative
The great question, compared with which al
theirs dwndle into nsignitica1ce, is that invol-
ed in the principle of the Wilmot Proviso.-
Md although little personal sympathy may be
ere felt for some Of the leaders of The Barnburn-
{ faction in New-York, yet it cannot be denied
bat the principles for which they contend find
deep response IN the heart OF the democracy
Vermont.
The time has come for acton--frm, fearless
ecsive action.
If in the days when the heaven. born spirit Of
merican liberty was in its infancy, its great
postle aud advocate was led, in view Of the
xistence of Slavery in our midst, to exclam
tremble for my country when | remember
nat God is just" what alarm should now slezo
is devoted followers, when iree-born son o.
le North, recreant TO every impulse OF honor OF
humanity, and aspiring to the highest potica
istincuon, boldly advocates the extension O
lave Territory, and pledges himself TO veto any
easure having for its object, not the abolition
slavery where it now exists, under the sane
on of law, but the preservation OF territory
ow free from lis alarming evils and enorm
es?
That Lewis Cass is a most servile and supple
-uckler to Southern dictation, and will devote
lmsef in the event of his election, body ant
bul" to the promotion of Southern views and in
Prests, even when in direct opposition TO those
the North has not been, and cannot be dcnl
i. Without referring to his recreant course II
he Senate, or TO his famous anti-Wimot Pro
so letter, the history of the proceedings of The
Convention that nominated him places 1t beyont
DOUBT.
And however much we may be opposed TO thu
cotton Of General Taylor, we cannot doubt thu
roprey or duty of Northern Democrats to re
ct Il nomination forced upon them by poltica
ckery, and rally under the spotless banner o.
ire Democracy. What shall be done? Con
cionce points out but one course; and, unles
nrtzan zeal be left to override Its plainest die
les, every true democrat must burst the band
party, and take that high and noble stan'
hich adherence TO truth, principle, justice ant
consistency, never fails to secure.
A TRUE DEMOCRAT.