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VERMONT GA GAZETTE. TE. PUBLISHED FOUR DOORS NORTH VOL. 2447 OF THE COURT-HOUSE, BENNINGTON, TUESDAY VT. FOR THE MORNING, JULY 20, 1830.

We think, with the administration, that the written charters of our freedom, are to be held by our public agents as sacred boundaries. This difference of opinions and measures derives vast importance from a consideration, that the days of the exinguishment of the national debt are numbered, and the treasures of the nation, when released from this drain upon them, are to be thrown open to useful purposes, or hurtful expenditures. In considering and applying the principles which constitute the land marks of political divisions to which we have alluded, it is certainly to be expected that in the new and untried state to which we are near and hastening, motives to selfish legislation, and passionate party conflicts will more and more abound--will require "the watchful and auxiliary operations of the state authorities" and will demand the prompt and virtuous energies of a patriotic people in a degree unprecedented, in order to counteract the tendencies to political infidelity, and to profligate and unequal expenditures of the public money. Here then we submit a legitimate criterion by which to estimate political men and measures.By it, the administration of the general government and its friends are willing to be judged, and we now bring the official declarations and acts of the chief organ of the administration forward to the test. He in his inaugural address, utters the sentiments and the language we have for years been accustomed to approve.

Ho says-" regard to the rights of the separate states I hope to be animated by a proper respect for those sovereign members of our Union; taking care not to confound the powers they have reserved te themselves, with those they have granted to the confederacy." And again ho says in, the same republican document-" Internal Improvement, and the diffusion of knowledge, so far as they can be promoted by the constitutional acts of the federal government, are of high importance." These are republican, in letter, spirit and intention. In his first message, ho speaks the same language, elucidates the same political doctrines, and indicates the same course. He says- regard an appeal to the source of power in cases of real doubt, and where its exercise is deemed indis. pensable to the general welfare, as among the most sacred of your obligations." He addsspeaking of the Union-" That this was intended to be a government of limited and specific and not general powers, must be admitted by all. And purpose and policy of this administration, to furnish effectual protection to the great staples of the country from the ruinous competition of foreign manufacturers and capitalists.

At the same time the reduction of the duties on tea, coffee, molasses and other articles, not the production of our own country, evinces the strongest desire to lessen the public burdens without injury to the American farmer and manufacturer. We believe no doubt now remains, in any quarter of the country, but that the present administration, is disposed to extend substantial support to our farmers and manufacturers. On the subject of internal improvements, as we have before intimated, the views of the President, as submitted to Congress on his return of the Maysville road bill, cannot fail to be, highly popular in Vt.While he admits in the fullest manner, the powof government to make internal improvements with the consent of the states in which they are located, when confined to great national objects, he cautions us against the extension of that power on objects not strictly national he also expresses an opinion that the division of the surplus revenue after the payment of the public debt, 8- mong the several states according to the ratio of representation, will be more equal in its results than its expenditure under the authority of Congress. It is very obvious that if the surplus revenue were to be expended by Congress in the prosecution of internal improvements, very little if any could find its way into Vermont. The small number of our delegation, and- our remote situation from the centre of power would preclude us from a fair participation in the advantages derived from such improvements.

The result would be, that our money would be drawn away every year to build the canals and roads of other states, and thereby increase the value of their lands, while the payment of the very taxes which created the fund would depreciate the value of our own farms. Such a state of things, long continued, would shake the republic to its centre. Perhaps no plan can be devised which would be more satisfactory to the small states than the one proposed by the President. It is improper to overlook the fact, that this veto of the chief magistrate was presented to Congress in the face of intimidations of no ordinary character-in the hearing of the thunderof opposition maledictions-against powerful motives and vious suggestions of personal popularity--against the combined array of numbers and talentsgainst many friends, and all his enemies, and a- oppose a man supported by the democracy of her sister states on republican grounds, whose administration thus far has identified itself with the great interests of the American people, and whose name is so conspicuous on the page of his country's glory? If the spirit of Stark and Allen still survives in the bosoms of their descendants, there should be some kindred feeling for a man, like them, when his country was invaded drew his sword and cast away his scabbard, inspired the hesitating with courage, and foremost among the brave, bore our eagles triumphant on the field of victory. If we consider the effect of opposing the administration upon principles of policy, nothing can be more clear than that such a course will be highly prejudicial to our interests.

The influence of a small state is necessarily limited; but if you place her in opposition to the general government and the great body ofthe American people the influence she should have is much diminishep if not wholly destroyed. This consideration alone should be sufficient to induce the people of Vermont to support the administration, unless its general policy is objectionable. Is it then a concern of no moment--is it a small matter fellow citizens, to find Republican Vermont, at a period like this, leagued with federal Massachusetts and the Hartford Convention men in other states, in opposition to this republican administration--an administration which is following in the shining and prosperous course of our most virtuous, enlightened and venerated sages, and beloved benefactors? 1s it a small matter to find our state authorities in an attitude of hostility to the National administration, and our Senators and Representatives in Congress co-operating side by side with a class of politicians who are for increasing the powers of the general government, by unauthor-der ized and undefined constructions, at the expense of the rights of states, and at the risque of the dissolution of the union--a construction that permits them to appropriate the moneys of the ple of Vermont, to the construction of a. road in Kentucky, and that too in disregard of the admonitions of our earliest patriots and sages. The friends and supporters of Gen.

J. in this State, will feel new zeal in the cause of the people, arising from the deserved popularity of his administration in every part of the Union. Their warmest hopes have been more than realized, und they have the proud satisfaction of witnes- POLITICS. numerated, where they hare been nearly equal- it is our duty to preserve for it the character in- gainst a legion of subtle energies, inflamed and sing the fulfiment of their most sanguine predicly divided, with regard to two republican can- tended by its In reference to the en- pricked into action by local interests, individual tions. In the STATE coming election much depends on Ticket.

didates and yet no lasting division resulted from largement of these powers, he mildly, he and should clearly take ambitious prejudices, and aspirations; wounded and which aristocratic nothing hopes of and hu- the should activity remember and that energy of our friends. They Republican their momentary separation. The same spirit of points out the republican course could resist, republican stead- ed of the aristocracy of to opposers are composFOR GOVERNOR, acquiescence and submission to the popular will, in opposing the partial and profuse expenditure stamp except, State; men who have man HON. EZRA MEECH. should have been manifested by all real republi- money by government, is Our relations with have for our overthrow.

We mt concert plans of the which he foresaw iness and intrepidity, leisure to form combination, and cans, upon the election of Gen. Jackson, A vast a party was intending. If more power foreign powers oppose all this arneed- FOR LT. of that to which both candidates ed, (he says) let us apply for it to those for whose greatly simplified and improved since the ray of influence by the hard GOVERNOR, ROBERTS. majority party, farmers and Anded HON.

JOHN professed belong, their votes to the man benefit it is to be -and not undermine tion of President Jackson. The conciliatory, mechanics, who have nothingo buy to gave or sell in FOR TREASURER, whom Jefferson declared 4 had filled the meas- the whole system by a resort to overstrained con- firm, and manly tone of his first message to Con- the political market, who clung, Gen. Jackson BENJAMIN SWAN, ESQ. ure of his country's glory." Those who prefer- warn you against all gress towards foreign powers, worthy of during late contest not because the were FOR COUNCILLORS, red his rival, were called upon by the fundamen- ments upon the legitimate sphere of state sover- and the great nation over which he presides, of the pretended great and noble, many hat favored Windham Co. tal principles on which they assumed to act, eignties." was well calculated to induce foreign nations to his election, but, because they felt co inced ILLIAM C.

BRADLEY, that EMAN ROBINSON, Bennington, when the election was decided against their in This prompt recurrence to fundamental prin- since the to our just claims; accordingly we find dent patriot, an who loved an his able states an ar66 listen he was honest and ARNARD KETCHUM, Rutland dividual wishes, to acquiesce in the will of a ma- -this warning voice which thus assured that our minister commencement to Colombia of his has obtained administration, try's sake, and who had fought country and fo bid his counBEN W. JUDD, Addison jority or abandon their principles. Unfortunate- his constituents, their public agents and the world, an he her, ILLIAM NOBLE, Chittenden ly for the democracy of Vermont, a few leading that he would set himself against any profligate indemnity for all the American property unlaw- for while some of his warmest opposers wee plying ENJAMIN H. 66 election of Mr. Adams, were determined to and the early usages established under author- made with Denmark, by which a like indemnity If this synopsis of our views, rules of Franklin 66 men who had taken a strong interest in the re- attempts at innovation upon the Cinstitution, fully seized in that country.

A treaty has been his defeat. SMALLEY ILLIAM GATES, Essex has been obtained to our citizens for all the and of pre- ins cond, vent in their reunion of ity, were disregarded -and the of the spolia- the objects and ends we aim at, leads DHN W. DANA, Constitution, tions made our commerce during the to scrutinize, and Caledonia by every means power a opponen's Washington republicans in support of the administration of strengthened themselves anew, and upon dispassionately reconsider HAPIN KEITH, Gen. Jackson. For this purpose, those with exasperated energy, multiplied their ob- French revolution.

Our relations with England liberately the form, body and pressure" of pub YMAN FITCH, which had and their jects to a ruinous and renewed their ef- and France are of the most friendly character, affairs, we shall have attained one end we Orange 66 papers lic disgraced themselves, coun- amount, DSEPH SCOTT, Orleans try by the coffin-hand-bill warfare, were called forts, in unbroken phalanx. This was fortunately and the colonial trade of the former, unhappily have in view. If it inducos more caution, if it DB LYMAN, Windsor, into requisition, with a view to distort and mis- so ordered in Providence, that it opened the way lost under the administration of Mr. Adams, is, disposes to union those onco united in the affairs to that memorable act of the President which as we have reason to hope, in a train of amicable of the common weal, but who are now, or have represent every act and measure of his adminis- has the Vermont tration. The farmers and manufacturers tested before the whole nation his sincerity, his adjustment.

The Indian question, which has been unnecessarily at variance, and if it increases were On the 7th of July agreeable to previous notice, alarmed the most bold and fearless assertions, consistency and his moral firmness in duty. He long been a source of dangerous irritation to the charity and confidence among brethren of the the lends of the administration of State that Gen. Jackson was opposed to the tariff, and redeemed the republican pledge which he had southern section of the union is happily settled, same political family, our main purpose i is gainheld their State Convention by the State house, attended by gentlemen made. on such a just and honorable basis, as will ensure ed. Ifwe fail in our ultimate hope of for the purpose nominating icers which was numerously the timid were told, that he would plunge the bringing all of the State.

The meeting organised by nation in useless and When In his last message these virtues are conspicu- the entire preservation of all the acknowledged conflicting opinions of public men measures into bin parts bloody wars. loosing the Hon. Ezra Meech, of Shelburne, C. C. Chairman, Wal- gress met, and his message to that body was dis- ous.

He comes before the people, and makes to rights of this unfortunate people, and at the fellowship, we c. tim the distinction of sincerity, dE. Ransom, Esq. of three hun- seminated the the them an appeal, radiant with and af- same time, fulfil the just obligations of the gov- of honest endeavors to trace out the relations of of Townsend, and Gen. of Middlebury, This tells well for the with towards a sister state.

We antici- public measures now in Secretaries. Upwards among people, clamorous patriotism, red Delegates took their seats. tongue of opposition was for a time silent. It fectionately reasons them, as erst did the fra- may competition, and to test emocraey of Vermont. We believe the time is near at appealed to the heart and understanding of every mers of that sacred roll of rights, the constitution, pate, as among the near effects and connections, of their respective tendencies to either strengthen and when Vermont will no longer be American citizen.

There and as one on whom the mantle of Jefferson had this act of Congress, tranquilizing consequences or enfeeble the political excellence, or moral ranked with Maschusetts an opposition State. We have will be fallen. to the state within whose jurisdiction the Indians goodness of our institutions. inserted in this was no obscurity no a the proecedings of the Convention hesitation, no concealment of political If which doubtful per under What then is there to induce Vermont to reside, and the augmentation of Indian means of however, we shall find a deficiency of und below. principles gaudy tropes and rhetorical fig- op- repubDEMOCRATIC REPUBLICAN STATE CONVEN- all frank and The ardent his administration? Is it required because subsistence and comfort, when they shall have lican stamina to effect a republican triumph, of ures, was manly.

same pose TION. and devoted that induced him his principles no--because made their transit, beyond the enervating influ- to desired, we can draw consothe character be At a Demoeratic Republican Convention, D. the he ences, ruinous encroachments, and gainful lation from the reflection, that holden at the patriotism to de- are anti-republican? of July, A. clare that "he would defend his die measures are to the in- grasp- the democracy of tate House ticket for State offi- ings of white brethren. And it needs no stretch the nation is yet in safe and in Montpelier, on the 7th day country or proposes injurious 30, for the of nominating a in the last ditch," is abundantly manifested in his terests of this State? -is it because our oppo- successful experito be supported purpose, by the Republican party at the en- sition will increase influence of prescience to add, that age will fortify these ment, unsubdued, and unintimidated ers, Hon.

message. The following sentiment is character- our on important by the ting election. The meeting was called to istic and the best of the Revolution: national subjects? no--should him opinions, that history will enstamp upon the act, array, the boasts, and the machinations. of arisorder by lyman Fiteh, when on motion-Hon. Convention, and Epahroditus It is settled because a vast majority of the in the the impress of wisdom and philanthropy, and that tocracy.

Ezra Meech was worthy day's we oppose hosen Chairman of the my purpose to ask nothing but republicans We and Calvin C. Waller, appointed Secretaries. what is clearly right, and to submit to nothing United States are in his favor? -What reas- tawny and white posterity will award to it the present to the freemen of Vermont a ticket ansom, Various resolutions relative to the business of the which is wrong." on then can be assigned for keeping an distinction of their plaudits and gratitude. Op- composed of men long and advantageously known. ention were referred to select committees.

sition, not Gen. the position to this act, has but elicited its minute We believe if elected, they will up eppounanimously adopted The principles advanced in the have merely to Jackson, but to promote the best The following and expansive traits of and interests of the Resolutions were message been acted by the President, and the re- great political party to which we profess to be- character, given a people and elevate the character the Convention. Administra- polish and finish to the of the State. -viz: upon That the measures of the present publican the late session of Con- long? No reason can be given, unless it be, that measure. The watch word of our friends Resolved, party, during on are entitled to our cordial approbation.

gress. those men who now hold the power in Vermont, The changes which have taken place upon the should be eternal vigilance." New Hampshire, Resolved, That in the opinion of this He has declared and carried into his believe that if a change should take in the coming into power of the new administration, Maine, and Rhode Island, point to us the Convention, it is like the duty and interest of the people not both and lead of this State to measures place path, to the measures and the doctrine, that he will sustain in their political character of this State, they would be were only anticipated by parties, but the way. Shall Vermont be the last Held a zealous vigorous Administration. to be the natural and to do and support olicy of the National vigour the reserved rights of the states, as intend- unable longer to retain the places they now 0c- seem unavoidable result of justice to the benefactor of his That we highly approve of the course adopt- ed by those who framed, and those who cupy. such a contest; and although some Shall she now follow humbly in the train of the by our Republican friends ed the Constitution of the U.

States the extent But there are some considerations which make they may have produced indiyidual inconvenience, Hartford Convention States? and sully the of the States of Pennsylvania and New Hampshire, in presenting ANDREW to glory ew York, it for still we are confident that the public interests she acquired during the candidate for the next Presidency. of the specifically enumerated therein, extremely important republican, ev- late war, by an abanACKSON, as a powers every The Committee appointed to nominate A ticket for and no further, until authorised by the political rash -friand to the libarties end rights which have on the whole, been promoted by the changes donment of her political principles, or shall she cate offices, nominated Hon: Lyman Fitch as a candidate contracting parties. we now enjoy, to examine and see if they are -numerous and alarming defalcations have, in from a sacred regard to the constitution, and an or Lt. Gov. for the The of the administration warranted in keeping the present division a- consequence been discovered, and many practi- attachment to her own interest, yield her declined standing a candidate opponents advocate up support Mr.

Fitch rose, it had to of Lieut. Gov. and stated his reasons to the Conven- what Mr. Jefferson has styled "an extension of mong republicans. ces, was found, crept into the various de- an administration which aims to protect the flice ion, when on motion, the report of the nominating Com- The views of the administration on all the partments, which were not warranted by existing one, and advance the other.

hittee was recommitted for the purpose of presenting would subjects of national have been frank- laws, and which in their tendency were deemed Let the freemen of Vermont the powers specifically enumerated, to whatever candidate for Lieut. Gov. and of a further consid- promote the general welfare; thereby ab- great policy seriously consider nether and the of ly and fully devoloped. The of a law dangerous to the liberties of the people. Upon the political position of the State.

Let ration of the ticket reported for Councillors, rogating of course the rights States, and cutting passage them ask Convention adjourned to 7 o'clock to morrow morning. ussunder the ties which bind them in the during the late session of Congress for the more a fair and impartial review of the course pursued by what means she has been brought into the exerThursday Morning, July 3. cise of and in the official disbursements effectual protectson of wool and woollens, where by the present administration, we believe it em- train of Massachusetts and Connecticut, againat The nominating Committee, of the national uncertain dis- a large majority of that body were the personal inently judicious and successful, and there can be democracy of the Union. Let them ask what made the following Re- power, the port, namely: To nominations, cir- friends of the President, and its no doubt but it has received the approval of a advantage there is to be derived from the Hon. Covention now in session.

treasure, except on Your Committee appointed to make report cretion, varying and capricious as outward approval by him, an opposihe following. cumstances." furnish a sure guarantee that it is the settled very large majority of the people of the United tion to the general government, If no satisfactoStates. Shall Vermont then contiaue to ry answers can be given to these questions, let FOR COUNCILLORS, EWILLIAM C. BRADLEY, Windham Co. HEMAN ROBINSON, Bennington BARNARD KETCHUN, Rutland EBEN W.

JUDD. Addison WILLIAM NOBLE, Chittenden BENJAMIN H. SMALLEY, Franklin WILLIAM GATES, Essex JOHN W. DANA, Caledonia, CHAPIN KEITH, Washington LYMAN FITCH, Orange JOSEPH SCOTT, Orleans JOB LYMAN, Windsor. Gen.

Waller, in behalf of the Committee appointed to prepare and report an address to the Freemen, presented the following for the consideration of the Convention which was read and a- dopted. To the Freemen of Vermont The period has again arrived when it becomes necessary to select candidates for the highest of. fices in a free and independent State. This is a duty at all times, demanding dispassionate enquiry, and the exercise of unprejudiced judgment. When called upon to select these to whom we are to commit our dearest rights; passion and should be banished from the mindprejudice reason, alone, acting upon political principles, should guide us in the choice.

In presenting to the freemen of Vermont a ticket for State officers, composed of those who friendly to the present Administration of the are General Government, we proceed to offer some why we believe it should receive the reasons, cordial support of all who are sincerely desirous of preserving the republican party from dismemberment and ruin. With republicans, it has always been regarded 28 a cardinal principle, that a minority of the party should not only submit cheerfully to the majority, but that they should zealously co-opcrate in sustaining the measures decided upon by that majority. Indeed, any other principle would be yielding up a political party, a prey to individual ambition and animosity. So strongly rooted is this principle in the minds of republicans of the old school, that many instances might be e- OF THE LAWS OF THE UNION, NEW SERIES, BY AUTHORITY. VOL.

1---NO. 28. FOR GOVERNOR, HON. EZRA MEECH. FOR LT.

GOVERNOR, HON. JOHN ROBERTS. FOR TREASURER, BENJAMIN SWAN. them go to the polls in despite of the aristocracy, and fearlessly cast their votes for such men as will co-operate with the General Government and cordially sustain its measures, and thus protect our constitution from violation, and our interests from sacrifice. The following Resolution was offered by Mr.

Bailey, of Burlington, which after a discussion, in which Messrs. Bailey, Cushman, Patridge, Ware, and Hunt took part, was unanimously a- dopted. On motion of Mr. Bailey, Resolved, That we deem it an imperious duty, and that we will therefore, use all proper means, and make every honorable exertion to secure the election of those gentlemen who have been put in nomination by this Convention for State officers at the ensuing election. On motion of Luther B.

Hunt, Resolved, That the proceedings of this Convention be signed by the Chairman and Secretaries, and be published in all the newspapers in this State, friendly to the present National Administration. On motion of Mr. Hunt, the Convention wag adjourned without day. EZRA MEECH, Chairman. EPAPHRO.

RANSOM, C. C. WALLER, Secretaries. INTEND FOR SALE, A in the VALUABLE North West PROPERTY part of did 3 Pownal on Hoosic river, near PECK'S FACTORY, ing of about 100 Acres of Land, thirty of which is under good improvement, and is of first rate soil for grass or grain; the remainis excellent WOOD LAND. The buildings consist of two thirds of a GRIST- MILL, commonly called Brown's Mills, with a neverailing stream of water, a dwelling house and barn, one double Carding-machine and water privilege, all in good repair.

Any description of the property would be deemed u- necessary. Any person wishing to purchase will do well to cull and view the premises. For further particulars enquire of the sub scriber on the premises. JONATHAN BROWN. Pownal, April 12, 1830.

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