The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-01-06

JNlJDT ItuUdHu UtOOc - W Hcu u move
ment emanates from respectable source,
and is endorsed by learned editors, it is a
little hazardous for an individual to init
mate any distrust-the easiest way is to
fall into the current and float but that is
not agreeable to my taste, and | have strong
suspicious that in that current, there are
bad shoals. The movement avowedly
originates IN regard for the honor, and
the best interests of the state. yield to
no one in attachment to Vermont, | love
her hills and valleys, her people, her insti-
tutions, ! am proud of her glorious record,
it is this attachment that inclines me to say
to her sworn guardians be not controlled
by the rhapsodies that are sounding in
your ears, and thus led to hasty &C
ton, that will be prejudicial to
the true interests of the state A circular
has been sent out to you members
documen, abounds in "glittering generali-
ties" it tells you, that the ''fair fame of
our state is in jeopardy trust that will
not alarm you, we are in the same peril
from the direction intimated that we are
| from the overlooking of the Nile, and no
more. The burden of the circular Is its
pleadings for representation-in what man
ner, by how many? ] trust you will de-
mand 'bill of particulars 1t has been
rumored thar the militia have been drilling
preparatory TO going to Philadelphia.
Shall we have military representation at
an expense of several thousand dollars to
be paid in part by men laboring
hard at reduced wages Does Yer
mont want pompous show !?
II our military character is-to be represent
ed, send Gen. Stannard with his empty
sleeve, and the three Rutland colonies,
that would be demonstration Of Vermont
yalor and patriotism, while the holiday
dress parade militia would be mere pomp
and pageantry, but if the militia must go
with flourish of bayoDe:s let an equal
number Of farmers go, in their distinctive
costume, bearing their appropriate impl-
ments. The Hon. Mr.. Fairbanks, and Col
Sprague, the Hon. Mr.. Estey, and some
marble men, will represent our leading
manufacturing interests. do not learn that
they seek any aid from the state. If there is
to be a general representation, let there be
a large number from the press, they are the
sent inels on the watchtowers, but psrtak-
ing OF human infirmity; it is now evident
| they are liable TO give false alarm. A
few months since, it was announced that
noble charitable institution was laid waste
| by fire, and that justice, humanity, and re-
| llgion, demanded In piercing tones the
immediate building up OF the ruins, the ex-
ocutive power WAS earnestly invoked, and
obtained, the Legislature came to the res
cue, and after deliberaton declined TO
90 the thing sought-and the pro-
| jector5 OF the plan surrendered the
idea OF immediate necessity. Who
VIII censure the people il
they ale little incredulous when an
other cry of necessity or Jeopardy" is
sounded out BY the terms of the circular
the ''members' were To "signify their as
sent or dissent in five days, virtually pre-
GLIDING consultation with their constit-
uents, and thus, ignoring the true principle
of representation. Win the member pre-
sumo to take the character of master in
slthu VI SCI NdIt ne Ijttplt nave right
to know, and will demand the specific 3D.
iects for which their money is to be ex-
pended. l. has been often proclaimed,
from all departments of society, that the
great reform tor this year was relrench-
meat and frugaily, and shall it be said
that the centennial glory OF Vermont can
only be secured by imposing an additional
burden, on An already crippled people, for
the purpose Of an ostcntatious display in
which few will participate. have long
known how designing applicants besege
the legislature and by some captivating
pretext secure their object, generally under
the guise of public 6eneft. In this way the
system of obbely has been carried on. Is
it established that such an appropriation as
is now called tor is within the true scope,
and function, of our government be-
lieye ii is doubted by the ablesi men in our
country. 1t is a well established principle
that the power of the government over thd
the public public purse is limited TO the
actual necessities of the state. CITIZEN