Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1852-09-03

strongly opposed by the opposition party OF the State
aud nation.
And again. Gen. Cnss, the great party leader c
the Ioc, iocos vas, in lSiG strn ng advocate for tle
Wmot proviso, and then strongly in favor Of its
:, immedrtc passage ; in lSi7 he thought it right
in principle but he thought The time had not come
for its application; it must he postponed until later
period. In lSiS he thought the Wlmot provISO,
that is to say, the exclusion o slavery from the
territories, unnecessary and unconstitutional. But
such changes in the opinion OF Gen Cass not to
be wondered at, Tor he has recently met with still
gre 1tcr change. In lSjl he was strongly in favor
OF being the next President In 1852 he thought it
was light in prucipie, but the time has not come
yet; he thinks it must be postponed In 1853 he
will think it is unnecessary and unconstitutional!
But 10 return again to the subject. In the matter
of tariff the action Of the Locoiucu party has been
equally conflicting. Even within the last ten years,
every rtlolt to procure tariff that would protect home
industry, ana at the same time afford sufficient re-
venue tor the support ot Governments has been met
I with prompt and obstinate refusal on the part OF
the locoioco party. In an evil hour for our State
I and nHtion such radical and obnoxious doctrines
have been grated upon the creed OF Democracy ;
and in consequence thereof persons OF limited means
have been led unsuspectngy to invest money in
terprsc where there is neither the hope OF dvi
/ dend or o remuneration in any manner. Enerprs
ine capitalists have avoided the superior natural adj
vantagcs presented by State for the location OF
manufactures, construction OF works Of internal i'm
proveluens and other investments OF capital, in CON
sequence OF the ultra beg station of the ruling party
of the nation, system OF legislation against which
the WhiI party has ably protested, from the begin
/ ing, and which time has proved to be uuwisc and
impoIitic, and still to which those who are re-
Sponsiblr for its existence have clung with an obsti
nacv which deics conviction and with every eyhl-
biilon OF demagogu'ism only resored to by rulers
as the last hope o retaining IlI.gOtten power. I'M
wise laws stand upon the pages of our national Sta
tltr Book. Provisions as unnecessary are
now being developed and shown to be rnwisc, by
the experience OF time The hard earned savings OF
our farmers and mechanics are drawn away to en-
rich the Golfers of foreign money brokers. The in
divduaI liability plncip,c threatens to plunge into
deep and hopeless poverty whole communities. The
honest heartfelt Indignation Of its unfortunate VIC
Tins is heard in the crarcsi tones. WhiI prophc-
sizes have to pass, and hig principles ale COM
mcndlng themselves to the attention Of thinking
men.
from the embarras ,ncnt cau.rd by such legislation.
BY increased demand tor American bread SUITS du-
ring the Irish famine, aud IN consequence OF the in
creased amounol gold thrown into circulation since
the acquisition ol California, tie inevitable results ct
the present TarIil are po>tpoued but Lorotocoism
claims the present apparent ,r~>pc ry Of the Union
as sure evidence oi the wisdom that cInlrivrd and
enacted the Rcvrnuc laws OF 1916. Democracy as it
.,i.., IA, 4 ., Il
people. II is progressive bryond true progress too
conservative where cunsrrvatjycness is necessary,
warkr beyond the correct standard tor uphoIling
national honor eager 10 oycrrcach in the progress
of civilization manifest destiny it bnis at ila
grant violation OF the Constitution winks at the
open violation oi the international law,-sympah-
zcs with open rchclliuu and calls it rvoulun-sces
in Lopez or a kossuh a second Washington, and
IN every attempt at rebellion llistiahc struggle or
independence. In word, democracy as prolrsscd
aud tested ON this Continent, inconsistent with the
lru" pr @rrsf aud prosperity OF the American pco-
pie. IL measures are am-rcpubIican, its principles
pro"ssrd in uSincrrlty, and lis actons tor the lew
and not for tn" many, aud not with the people By
way OF contrast, viii invite your attention ON to a
bref consideration Of the principles which it has ever
been the pride OF the Wing party OF Vermont to
profess, and which Ne, in common with the great
united Wing panty OF tn" nation have struggled To
establish and uphold.
!. Tue Wing party knows neither North nor
South, ana endorses no ultra 0ppmlon oi any type.
>. Union among the s'ycra! States, and peace
with foreign nations
3. The lnlon ollhc States and nscparabc, the
harmony OF the whole syscui is dependent upon
proper relations ui the prupcr uarts
/. The Government bcn. Tor the benefit of lc
governed is bound to provide tor the interest OF all {,
members. \ Tlrtlor protection as well as rcvc-
nue. has ever been the policy ol the Whit party The
Improvement ot Rivers and Ilarbors upon the lakes,
our great inland seas, Is as much the duty OF the
general government us the Improvement OF the Sea
board
,. The liquidation OF National Debt, the limita-
ton OF the expenditures within the average income,
the faithful economical discharge OF official duties BY
officers oi all grades, AT houc aud abroad, and de-
cided stand against drmaGogi,m and faction and en-
tnngliu4 alliances with isrcign nations, are prelm- |
nary articles OF the Wing creed
e. \ scrupu,ouS regard to the reserved rights OF
the States aud prompt exercise OF the prorogailycs
OF the government aIa!us any aud all, whether at
the North or til" Sou.r, who combine 70 violate tie
Constitution and laws ol the United States.
In matter more exclusively belonging to Yer
mont. the Wings have maintained the same oprn
and consistent couIsc. In all OF our political pro-
cceIn-s, we have cudravorcd To observe the re-.
qulr menls OF the tonsllmtlun and enact such laws
as would result VI the puhlc good aud the benefit and
welfare o the whole community In granting Char.
ters Tor Corporations, we have advocated that llah-
ity OF Stockholders Individually, which will promote
al the same time the greatest security to the public,
and the greatest advantage to the Stockholders in .
stead OF an lndscrInnatc and unlimited liability
that leaves every thing in lancied SAFETY but results
IN pecunlary ruin ot Stockholders and losses IN the
community. The Wings o Vermont desire To cStah- /
lush reforms, which - much needed in the state
o New Hampshire, the residence oi Frank Pierce
but every eilurt ot ours will be without effect unless
met with corresponding acGion on your part The
field has been carefully surveyed aud the proper eN
eron, made To ruuse the inactive encourage the dcs-
ponding quicken the laltcrng, strengthen the active
working, ahd 10 give lite and energy lo the uholc
w Ig patty, thai may - INTO the ha tie with the