Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-07-12
Remarks Of MIR. Fairbanks.

On ,aking the char, as President of the Con.
vention, Hon. Mr.. Fairbanks said he should fail
in duty if he neglected that opportunity of ex-
pressing to his fellow citizens his deep sense OF
obligation to Them for the distinguished honor
conferred upon him. He valued the expression
The more, because 1t cnue from Vernon Wings
Honorable ms it was to be known rs Wing, it
was q yet higher honor to be known as Yer
mont Wing. During the late revolution in Par.
is, if not al the present llmc however much en-
cited the multitude might be, any Individual an.
nounced by the name of an American Or Repub
lican would be cheered; and he considered that
what The pane OF an American or Republican,
was in PARIS, the name of Vermont Wing was
in this nation. Vermont Whg0 are known ev-
cry where as faithful, honest aud true-they are
TO be trusted any where. every where, in all sin
cerity and truth: they are patllollc, consistent,
brave they cannot be bought-hey cannot be
sod--they cannot easily be f:ighiened-and
they do lot know how to be beaten. This noble,
honorable and high character is universally &C.
corded to the Green Mountain Wings: this
character has been ever maintained by them
They have abored in season and out Of season
to gain this lofty character and they will ever
try 10 maintain 1t. | have said Vermont Wings
are true and faithful and when the trial comes
next September, they will prove the assertion
true; they will not only show 10 the world that
they are honest and consistent, but that they are
united, and that all minor differences are forgot
ten IN their zeal TO promote the general good Of
all.
On all The great issues which have divided the
people of this country for the last twenty years,
the Wings of Vermont have stood shoulder to
shoulder, and have continually, without becom-
ing weary or faint, batted for the right most
mnnfully. You may know always and at all
times where to find 'htm--they are always on
sI,a ,Ja ,f fro alu
for human happiness. They arc not changeabe
or easily turned from the straight forward pnli
of duty they may be confidently relied upon as
always consistent, ready and safe
Tho Wing party OF Vermont support and ad
vocate principles which are worthy the supper
of all men principles which go to protect on
labor and TO guard our prosperity. Vernon
Wings always have supported honest and sount
principles.
Among our prominent doctrines may be mott
ced that of Universal Sutfrage some o,he
States require property qualification, or tina
a man must own certain amount of property Il
cntlle him to exercise the privileges Of Free
man. Vermont Wings require no such proyis
ion: they love freedom and cherish the doctrin
of equality. Another feature seldom aentione
is thls-tbat we require no religious tests: W
allow all men to worship God according to tn
dictates OF their own coilscence-we allow al
men equal freedom and liberty. and our law
guard aud protect men OF every denomination
The exercise of religious freedom. We hay
founded one of the most excellent systems
Common Schools, where all may be taught, W
educated reey--thc poor and the rich, The hir
and the lowell equally enjoy these privilege
and the people directly tax themselves to SUI
port these free institutions. We have our pecI
liar views upon the doctrine of human rights
we believe that all men are born free and eu,l
"a Ilv nd oil
man, woman aud child coming upon our so
whether dark or light, Is free, and can live
and die so. We are all Of one family I'll
great family of Wings of the United States.
From the close Of the last War with Gre
Britain to the present day, the Wings of We
mon; have remained IN favor of protecting A,
erlcun industry, so that the laborer shall have s
cnrity for his property and his rights. We ha
long been the steady and earnest advocates OF
stable toritf Tor revenue and protection TO eve
branch of American industry-a national, soul
and uniform currency, one as good tor the pc
nile as for the office holders-a Just administr
lion of the public lands and fair ard equab
distribution of the p.oceeds Of their sales alno
the States-a curaimeht OF Executive pow
and patronage, having special reference TO
ubuse of the veto power-and olher great
commonly beneficial principles: we have be
s,renuous for protective tarih Tor revenue
a high tariff on all articles when we manuIs
turc al home, in order to protect and benehI
laborlng people of this country-not to buid
a monopoly, but to protect the laborer. we
Doscd the sub treasury, because we want I
precious metals where the people can flnd the
It's known TO tho world that The Wings
Vermont have always, in every proper place,
every proper occasion aud IN every hlllng ,,u
ner. opposed the extension OF slavery IN
have done II openly, boldly, maniuliy, and 'r!
nrinc,nle. Look over the documents, exanl
Wing resolutions and Wing votes, and see
whnleyer has been done in Vermont TO Disco