Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1862-08-08

ingy urged, for II being matter entirely of their "own
free choice, In Of desire to accept, no serious ar
money or fund Tor colonization But aside nom the
power derived from the operations of there may be
found numerous pfecedenis in the legislation u the
past such giants " land and money 20 the several
States for specified objects deemed worthy by the Federal
Congress. Aud Ia addition 10 this be cited DELHI
crate opinion Of Mr. Webster upon this very subject in
one u the ablest Arguments " his lie.
audo to this question " power, merely IN vindica-
uon OF the position assumed by in my vote for the
resolution Of March last In your last communication
TO US, you beg Of US to commend this subject 70 the
consideration n our States and people. While en-
urey differ with in the opinion expressed tha h"d
the members from the border States approved ~ your
resolution Of March last the war would nov be sub.
stantally ended aud while do not regard The sugges
on las one u the most potent and swii means OF emu
ing the war yet free 10 say that have TIE most
unbounded confidence IN your sincerity ot purpose ~
calling our attention The dangers surrounding us /
am satisfied that you appreciate the troubles OF the eor
der States aud that your suggestions are intended i'r
our good feel the force of your urgent appeal ana the
logic II surrounding circumstances brings conviction 10
unwilling believer. Having said that IN my judgment
you attached too much mp1rtauce 20 this measure rs
means Of suppresing The rebellion, tits due 10 you that
should explain
Whatever may be the status Of the border States in
this respect the be ended until the power OF
the Government Is made manifest IN the seeded states
They appealed 70 the sword give them the sword They
asked for war let them see t- evils 9u tsr own SOIL
They have erected Glyernmcni and they force obeai
90 It's hehesis. This structure must De destroyed
this image before ehich an unwilling people nave been
compelled 10 bow must be broken The authority NJ
the federal Government be f- ia the heart u the
rebeliaus district To do this, Def armIcs Poe marched
upon them 81 once and let them feel what they have iu-
ficcd In the border DO not fear our States we
will standby the Government in This work
ought not 70 Disguise from yoa 0f The people Of my
State, that, personally, have fixed ana unalterable
opinions on TIE subject " your communication. Those
opinions shall communicate 90 thc people On that spirit
of ankness that should ohlractcze the Intercourse Of
the representative with his constituents II we're 60 day
the Of Che lands and slaves " Missouri your pru
position 40 fl that state IS concerned, would be i'm
mcdiatcly accepted Not day would he lost Aside
from public considerations which you suppose 10 hc tn
yoyei in she proposition aud which patriot agtte,
should disregard at present my own personal interest
would prompt favorable tud immediate action.
But having said this. IT, is proper that say something
more The Representative Is the servant aud not the
master ~ the people He has authority 90 hnd them
any ~ action, even 90 indicate what ihey
will will not d. when the subject s exclusively theirs
and not his I shall take occasion, hope honestly, to
give my views NJ existing troubles aud impending dan
gers and shall leave tho rest 20 them--d,poscd u.s. am
rather trust their Judgment upon the stated than
uy avh. and az the time most chccruly IN acqui-
cscc in Their decision
For You, personally, Mr. President. l think ! can
pledge he highest considerations Of the people NJ Mis-
spur and shall not hesitate express the belief that
yolr recommended will be considered by them IN the
spirit Of kindness manifested by you in its prescn
tatian u.s. and that their decision will be such .
demanded hy their interests their honor and their duty
to the whole county"
an, very respectfully, our obt servant,
B HENpERsOS.
To hi, ErceNency, A. LtNclLV, President