The Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1850-1852, 1850-08-01

grtss las jurisdiction !, and. generally,
10 relieve the Federal Go,ernmcn,
ON all responsibility for the existence,
maintcnance, or tolerance Of Slavery,
OF the traffic in slaves.
R,soirri. Tha, ia the s,rong and cx-
plicit language Of Daniel Webster, our
opposition ITO the increase Of Slavery
III this country. or the increase of Slave
Representation in Congress. is general
and universal. I, has no ref, rcnrc to
,hs lines Of latitude or points Of the
compass" We shall "oppose all such
extension and all such increase. in all
places. at all times. under nll circnn.
stances, even against all inducements.
again., all combustion, against all com.
promise
Resoired. Tha, in recognizing the
obligations imposed by the constitution
in reference tn fugitive slaves. We insist
upon strict observance Of aU the prin-
ciplcs of lha, instrument applicable TO
the subject and especially Of the right
to the writ Of habeas corpus and trial
by jury. whenever and wherever the
liberty of single human being is call
cd in question.
Resoired. That we still adhere 10 the
ancient whis docrine Of the SOVEREIGN
TT OF rnE rEorLE. and their indepcn-
dence both Of foreign dominion and Of
executive dic,a,ion, and do accordingly
approve the sentiments Of our late
l,onorcd chef magistrate in regard to
the Veto power.
Resolved, That among the measures
demanding the immediate action OF con-
gress we recognize
ls.. 4 repeal of the Tariff Of 1916,
rs unjus, and oppressive 10 our own
country, and beneficial only to the cap
ital. commerce. and manufactures Of
foreign lands.
I'd. n system Of specific duties. 50
! discriminating as TO raise the revenue
! requisite for the Government and afford
adequate Protection TO American pro-
duc,. against foreign competition.
Sd. Provision for safe and cOnven-
| lent medium of deposit and exchange,
by suitable notifications Of the present
financial system of the Government.
lth. Appropriations for internal and
harbor improvements Of a national
character, requisite for facilitating and
protecting internal, coaslwise and ocean.
ic Commerce.
9th. A Reform in the Public Land
system, which shall secure the just
rights of the Government and the sew
eral States, and afford Homestead al
a price within the reach Of every homes
and industrious man.
Resolved. That now, rs heretofore
the country in our judgment demand
thorough, reform Of all abuses IN Fed
eral pa,ronage--a watchfnl Jealousy
and salutarv restrictions Of Executive
Powcr--a retrenchment Of all unn-ces
sary expenditures in every department
of the govcrnmcnt---and still chcapej
/. ! system of Postage for the People, ap
piicablc both Of domestic corrcspon
dence and the newspaper press.
Whereas California and New Mexic'
/ have formed State Constitutions of ;
) Republican character, excluding sla
r very therein, and possess, each,
, population adequate for the purpose
, "f State:
Resolved, That we are in favor G
S their immediate and unconditional ad
!, mission to all the privileges Of States {
: the Federal Union.
$ Resolved, That regarding the late III
b. provoked. unlawful and semi-pira!ici
i invasion Of the Island Of Cuba as
: covert plan to involve the United STATE
J. in a war with Spain. with the intent I
o securing the annexation OF her slave
!. holding dependencies we remembc
g with unminglcd pleasure, the promp
thorough and ctIiccn. measures OF Il
&c late President, 10 thwart this scheme
e unparalleled wickedness and audicn
e and protect our country f!om iastlr
a infnmy.
ir Resolved. Tia, in the brief of,ici
a course Of the late ZACHARY TAYLo
we discerned rare sagaciy and eminer
l. ly efficient administrative talents. gun
l. ed always by patriotic and palern'
r. regard for The good of his country ,h
IS willie history shall hand down his h
r. ioic and brilliant deeds for the admir-
,r lion Of po,,crily, We, the "h'gs
K Vermont shall cherish him IN o
m hearts, as IHI HONEST AND rti
- President. and dcplore hi, death as
n great national calamity.
.e Resolved, That for "his indom'tat
- courage, his unimpeachable honesty, J
n. Spartan simplicity and sagaci'y, ]
:. frankness, klndncss, moderation, al
il. magnanimiiy, hi. fidelity TO hi. frienC
e, his generosity and humanity 10 his en-
!, mies, the purity Of lis private lite, a
nd the patriotism of his public prineipi
be the name o. IsCHAEl TAYLOR "
of never ceas.. To b. cherished m tie graf
TO fui remembrance oi all JUS, and
lie true hearted Americans"
- Resolved, Tba; we strongly conf
ia the ability, integrity and pa,rio'ia
nd Of MlLLAnp fILLNcrr 4 New for
n. Pre-. idest Of the United s,aies, n
er tender him a cheerful and efficient su
A. port, confident iha, his adminlstrati
vi. will be conducted on the emineni'y wi
al. Commemorative, nziional and practit