The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1851-07-09

Orange, Grand Isle,
J.. 5. Morrill,, Samuel Adams.
Windhdm, ESSer,
O. II. Plait r. c. Benton,
Windsor, Fronkiin,
Thomas Hale. c. II. HAYDEN.
Caledonia, Chitenden,
H. S. Bartlett. ID. w C.. Clarke.
LdmoiHe, Adi,S0n,
c. Keclcr. j. II. Barrett.
Washington, Rutldnd,
f. p. Walton. S. NJ. Couanr.
Orleans, Pennington,
p. Baxter. J.J Hill
During the atsenre of the Committee,
the Convention was addressed in short and
eloquent speeches from Hon. ERAsrUs
FAiRBANKs, Col S%CuoULER, of Bos on,
DIR HOLLAND, of Springfield, Mass. Hon
Harry BRADLEY. of Burlington and orb
ers. The speeches of these gentlemen were
listened to with great delight, and were re-
celved with hearty cheers.
The Committee on Resolutions reported
the following
RESOLUTIONS:
Rcsolrsd, That we see no occasion to
change or modify the fundamental princi-
pies by which our course as a party has
heretofore been guided but that on the
contrary. we have. in the history of the
past. good evidence Of their correctness and
Of their indispensable Importance 10 the
highest welfare and prosperity of the State
and Of the Union.
Resolced, That, rs leading measures of
national policy, we are in favor of a tariff OF
specific duties, 50 levied as to afford protec>
ton TO American labor in all lis branches ;
of judicions appropriations hy the Federal
Government. TOR the improvement of the
Rivers & Harbors of the nation as the wants
OF our Foreign and Domestic Commerce
shall from time to time demand Of a finan-
cial system that shall be safe, and a. the
same time practicable and convenient. when
lawfully carried out of a liberal policy to-
wards actual %se''lers in the disposition Of our
public lands, so far as is consisten, with JUS
tice to the older States; of economical ad.
minislraiion of the Government ; and of n
faithful observance of the Constitution in
all It's parts, according 10 The spirit intended
by its trainers
ResJlced, That we regard the institution
OF Slavery as a moral and political evil, Tor
,he existence Of which in the several Slave
holding States, we are in no manner ac-
countable and that beyond the limits OF
those States, we are opposed to its extern
SION OF continuance, under the authority OF
the Federal Government.
Resoired, That Vermont, by reason of
the steady opposition of her people and
representatives TO the annexation of Texas,
aEu the consequent war with, and conquest
OF Mexico, is wholly irresponsible Tor the
angry and exciting questions, debates.
schemes and measures which have resulted
fherpIrnm . Thar tho npa.tpnant T..:,1
known IS the Fugitive Slave Law, is in GU
opinion. a matter of ordinary Legislation
open at all times for discussion, and liable Il
tie modified or repealed at the pleasure Of
the people, ai EXPRESSED through their rep.
rescnralives; that it is justly Objectionable
in some of its provisions, and while We
cheerfully admit our obligations to obey il
rs a law of the land, designed to fulfil a re.
quirement Of the Constitution, we equally
insist upon our right to use all lawful means
to secure such modification Of it, as time and
experience may demonstrate to be proper
ReSotced, That we are, as we ever have
been, deyoledly attached to the Union that
we look TO the Courts of the United STATES
as the true Interpreters of the CoDstiiu,
ton and the Law Of the nation ,confiding in
their wisdom and fidelity and that we have
no sympathy or federation for the revolution,
ar! doctrines Of secession, notification, or
disunlon, in whatever quarter manifested.
Res0iced, That in the moderate, discreet,
and practicable measures recommended TO
Congress by the present National Admins.
%tratlon, and its firm determination 10 repress
internol disorder, execute faithfully the laws
OF the land, and maintain inviolate the faith
OF public treaties. We recognize measures
and principles to which We give our cordial
appreciation, and pledge a hearty support.
Hesotued, That we cordially commend the
candidates for Stale officers. this day nomi-
mated, to the continued confidence and sup
port OF the Freemen of Vermont.
lend'ng the passage Of these Resolutions,
non James Meacham was loudly called for
oy The Convention. lie responded to the
can IN an able speech in which he full, sus.
tanned the past course of the Wings of Yer
mont. '"
At the conclusion of Mr.. Meacb,m,s 70.
marks, the Resolutions were unanimonsIy
adopted by the Convention.
The thanks Of the Convention were "a,
turned to the President, also TO the Me,bod.
Isl Society Of Bellows Falls for the use n,
oh motion, the Convention adjourned "a
meet a. The Ballot box in September.
GAKLOS COOLIDGE, Presidsai.
=. IL. HAYDEN,
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