A Historical Discourse, by Rev. John Wheeler, D. D., An Address, by James R. Spalding, Esq., And a Poem, by Rev. O. G. Wheeler: Delivered on the ... Vermont, With an Account of the Proceedings a

Excerpt from A Historical Discourse, by Rev. John Wheeler, D. D., An Address, by James R. Spalding, Esq., And a Poem, by Rev. O. G. WheelerAs to the non  intercourse law; the prosperity of this portion of Vermont, and especially of the town of Burlington, depended on trade with Canada. There was no Opening at the East or South for the products of the country there were neither rail-roads nor canals, nor passable common roads. The action of the United States Govern ment awakened the most violent, systematic, and prolonged opposition to its measures. To such an extent was this carried, at one time, that President Jefferson issued his proclamation declaring Vermont so be ina state of rebellion.