Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-07-25

At the same rate Of valuation these would - . /
amount 10 SdOo,o5S,bOu
Add for deportation and colonization 500
each ll92A,633
Aud we have the enormous sum Of Si76O7s,l33
We did not feel that should be justified IN voting
for measure wtlsh, 4 carried out would add this vast
amount 10 our public debt momcut when the Treas
uty was Keeling under the enormous expenditures of the
war
Again. il seemed 10 us that This resolution but the
annuncaiion of sentiment, which could motor wasnot
likely to Doe reduced actual, tangible proposition
No movement wsrlhen made to provide and approrate
the funds required u carry II into effects and We were
not encouraged 10 believe that funds would be provided
Aud belief has been fully justified by subsequent
Not TO mention other circumstances, II Is quite
sufficient for our purpose to bring notice the fact,
that. while this resolution under consideration in the
Senate colleague, the Senator from Kentucky NOV
ed an amendment apptopralng $4,000 to the object
therein designated and II voted down with great
unanmity What confidence. then could We reasonably
feel that II committed ourselves TO the policy pro-
posed constituents would reap the fruits OF the pro-
mise held out and what ground could fair
approach them and challenge their support
The right TO hold slaves Is right appcriaining 60 al
the states Of this Uuon They have the right TO cherish
abolish the institution as their tastes their interests
may prompt and one is authorized TO question the
IN ai mrd that right than you have Your inaugural nd
dress does you great honor In thsespect and inspired the
county with confidence in your fairness and respect for
the Law. Our arein the enjoyment n that right
W. DO feel called 20 defend the institution or to
affirm that IL is which ought to be cherished perhaps,
II we were To make the attempt we might tnd that we
differ among ourselves. IL is enough for our pur-
pose to know thatt Is right; and, so knowing we did
why should be expected to yield to 1t -
We had contributed full share TO relieve the country
az this terrible crsis had done much as had been
required Of Others In like circumstances and we did not
why sacrifices should be expected from us from which
others, more loyal, were exempt. Nor could we see
what good the nation would derive from it, Such saci
submitted tG,S rs would hot have strength ned the
Of this g1yofhwvut weakened thatof the enemy
IL was not necessary pledge Of loyalty for that
had been manifested bcJ ond reasonable Doubt in every
form and az every place possible There not the Sc
probability that the represent would join
in The rebellion nor there now or OF theT ceoung To
~ with The southern section in the event Of accoBnon
VI the Independence Of any part Of the dissatisfied region
Our states faxed unalerauy in their resolution To ad
here aud support the Union they safety for
thcmse,e- aud no hope for constitutional liberty but by
It's presorviuun. They will, under no circumstances,
consent 20 It's dissolution, and we do them more justice
when We assure you that while the war is conducted 10
prevent that deploaole catastrophe they will sustain 1t
/ as loi they can muster man commando dollar.
southern CONT dcracy The bitter fruits OF the peculiar
doctrine VI that iegon wilt forever prevent theu trum
placing their security aud happiness n the custody of an
association which has incorporated in its organic law the
. seeds Of It's own destruction.
We cannot admit. Mr. President, that we had voted
hr the resolution n the emancipation message Of March
last the war would now be substantially end d. We are
una lie o see how our action In this particular has given
ould give. encouragement TO the rebellion. The re-
solution has passed aud II there be virtue in IT, ii viii
be quite cihcacious as W. ha1yotcd for We have
power bind States Ia this respect 10y yote'
hete and whether We had voted the way the other
they are in the same condition OF freedom 10 iJec l'
provisions No, s the war has not been prolonged OF
hiuderd by action this any other measure. We
must look for otaeT causes for that lamcntcd act. W,
think h rcis not such difficulty much uncertainty
u pointing out others Ear probable and potent 10
their agencies To that end.
The rebellion derives its strength from the union Of al
classes in the nsufgCut States aud while that uninr
lasts the will yer eud until they utterly cX
hausted. We know that at the inception Of these trou
heS southern sopeiy was divided, ana that large pnt
ton, perhaps majority, opposed 10 secession. Nov
the great mass Of southern people are united To dis
cover why they are So must glance at southern soc
q
and which stil distinguish IT, They are in mt no
fr the same obj ct; they are moged a common end
hut By different and even inconsistent reasons The
leaders, which constitute what previously known az
The STATE rights party, is much the lesser class, sces
10 break down national ude Evidence and set up STATE
domino ion. With them it is war against nationality
The other class shghuug As supposes, % maintain 10
rights " property and domestic safety which 1t has beer
made 10 believe are assailed by this government Inn
latter class not dsuninnsts PEI they so onl
becausc they have been made believe that this admin
i,tratou Is iunica 10 their rights and Is making wa
upon their domestic Institutions As long as these Two
classes act together they viii never assent ~ pcae Thu
poicy thgn, be- puisue is obvious The former class
will recuuu d. but the latter class may Re
move lhcirapprehensiuns. Satisfy them that harm
Is intended them and their institutions that this
eminent Is not making war on iheif reh's OF property
bug is ii upy deendin s legitimate authority and thel
will gladly to their allegiance soon as the press
ufe of military dominion imposed by the confederate au
I tnoHucs is removed from them
Twelve mon'hsago both houses Of Congress, adoptu,
the spirit Of your message then but recently sent in de
clared with singular uuanmity the objects NJ the
aud The country instantly bounded 10 your side 10 ASST,
you ia carving b. on II the spirit Of that resolution ha'
been adhered 70 ne are confident that should beion
now have the end of this drplorablc conflict. bu
what have we scent In both houses NJ Congress ~
heard doc rucs subvcrsve Of the principles Of III
Consultation, and seen measure after measure founded
substance on nose doctrines proposed ana carried nfouk
which have effect than to distract and diyd
10y al men and exasperaie and drive still further from
and their duty the people NJ the rcbellous States. Mill
tary officers following these bad examples, have seppe
beyond the just limits of their authority 10 Che same III
rccon unit several you have fpt the niece.
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Of resolution which you refer has been osen aou'
y proclaimed as the triumph of the principle which th
people OF the southern States regard funous 10 them
The effect Of these forct1d, and may no
be seen in the ndurated state Of Southern feeling.
To these causes, Mr. President, and not 10 omi'
sion to vote iorhe resolution recommended by you,
solemny believe attribute the terrible e1rnesnes
oi those m arms against the government and the conur
uance Of The Nor do fpermit 10 say, Nj
President, with ali respect fl youl that the inst
tuition Of slavery is the lever OF their power, but "
" the opinion that the lever Of their power is N
apprehension that the powers Of common goyernmen
created for common aud equal protection TO The nteres
+ Of all will be welded against the institutions Of q
There one oihetidea in your address We feel cale
on 10 notice Af,r stating the fact Of your epudiauo
Of Gen Hunters proclamation, you add
et' In repudiating il, gave dissatisfaction, If nc
offence, TO mauy whose support the country cannot a
ford to lose Aud this is not the end Of H. The pressu
II IN inns direction is still upon and is increasing
Il cont edng Nha' now ask you relieve me and, mue
N more can relieve the country in this important point
We have anXonsly looked into this passage to dr
, cover It's true import but We yet in painful uRoe
n talniy How can we, by concedng what you now as
relieve you and the country from the increasing pressu
, 70 which you refer W. will allow ourselves TO thin
that the proposition is, that content 10 give VI
slavery, To the end that the Hunter proclamation
= be let loose the southern people, for it is we
known that we would not be parties any such measur
. and we have too much respect for you imagine yC
. would propose IT, Can 1t that by sacrificing ui
interest in slavery appease the spirit that conro
that pressure, It TO be Withdrawn, and rid Il
country u The pesilent agitation Of the slavery que
. uon We forbidden S think, for that spiT
a would not be satisfied with the Liberation Of 70O,O'
a slaves and cease It's agitation, while three millions
"A main IN bondage. Can 1t mean that by abandOniI
slavery IN our states removing the pressure irn
- you and the country by preparing for separation
the line Of cotton statesi We are forbidden to thin
. because II Is known that and believe that
are, unalteraby opposed to any division at all "
would prefer 20 think that you desire this concession
H. pledge OF our support, and thus enable you TO will
Il stand pressure which weighs heavily you and n
a country Mr. PTesgset 40 such sacrifice is neeessa
! 10 secure our support Confne yourself cOnst
n tuonal authority confue your subordnaes within n
= same limits conduct this solely for the purpose
II restoring the Constitution 10 its legitimate authority
" concede 10 each and its loyal citizens their ju
IA rights and We welded 70 you by indissolube ties
ID Do this MI President, and you touch the America
% heart aud in,gorae II with new hope You will,
sincerely believe in due time restore peace to your
nj ny IN u from dependency to future Of glory
preserve to your countrymen their poseiity, and ma
, the lnesumabe treasure Of constitutional government
T. MI President, have stated with rankness and
dor the for which forbore for the re-
oluuon you have mentioned but you have again pr
r seheu thls proposition, and appealed TO US, with