Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-06-22

in the more resoute and enduring fact tina,
it has inaugurated a North, and formed the
rallyinr point for those who would gather
into one triumphant host all in the nation
who henceforth would make Slavery section.
al and Liberty national who would put in
practice the wise decision of the United
States Supreme Court that Slavery is a mere
municipal regulation, limited by the verge Of
the local law"
Where all have done so well in bringing
about results so gratifying il may be invldi
Gus to particularize but few names among
the Northern members, who were devoted
from the start to the work Of creating unity
and a strengt h of Northern backbone, should
Justly be exposed 20 the public appreciation
and honor that they deserve. First stands
Henry Wilson of Massachusetts,, pre- eminent
as the leader in the whole movement. lie
was handsomely sustained by all his associ-
ates and the numerous lnsidious efforts of the
enemy to separate them from him only at
tached them the more closely TO his side.
lie has the highest honor in this contest, OK.
hibted he greatest political ability, and broke
down many strong prejudices against him,
both among Massachusetts men who were
witnesses 10 his conduct and among the del
egates Of the other States North and South.
No man went into that Council with more ele-
menis Of disirust aud opposition combined
against him; no one goes out Of II with such
an enyiable fame, or such an aggregation to
his honor. lie Is worthy of Massachusetts,
and worthy 10 lead the new movement OF the
people Of that State, which the result here so
fifty iuagurates. Gov. Gardner brought, from
his eminent position and the high favor in
which lac was regarded by the moderate men
of the North and South. great influence to
the right side, and did not fail 10 use IL effect
lively and at the most fitting moments. The
Name delegation were a unit from the start
and firm as adlmant They needed no pray
ing with but were AZ every point the sturdi-
est workers for Northern iealty to It's position.
New Hampshire was the foreman in this la
Dor. ana though the other New England
States had their weak spots at first, all came
up manfully and faithfully when the hour Of
trlll was at hand. At the West, Indiana
with her Colfax, her Orh and her Cumback,
ranged into line with the first roil.call and
was the Massachusetts Other section. Ohio,
represented IN most part by sons of Old
Nrginny," never tired under the lead Of her
noble hearted Ford, in devotion 20 the stand
ard erected as the &" North Starr The other
Western States, so soon as they realized the
importance OF the struggle aud the high in
teresis at stake, wheeled into line with their
full power Ii was hard at first 10 make all
the Northern delegates appreciate the vital
necessity TO tn mselyes aud their party at
home, Of yielding nothing from the position
assumed 10 the minority resolution, bat they
were all made to feel II, and the result has
been most happy. They Will have many an
occasion to look back upon their votes Of
last night and their action today as the proud
est deeds Of their life II they never do a
nythng more for the cause OF Freedom these
will make them ever worthy Of It's highest
crown.