State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1831-1836, 1836-03-15
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CONVENTION OF THE PEOPLE.

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The Convention met at eleven O'Clock in
the Theatre, and was called to order by J p
Bureau, Esq one of the delegates. from the
county Of Gallia; when, on motion, the Hon.
Philemon Beccher, of Fairfield, was called 10
the chair, and John l. Green, Esq. of Pcka-
way, appointed Secretary.
The credentials of the Delegates were then
presented of whom list is published,
On motion, committee was appointed by
the char, for the purposes of nominating ofli-
GERS to preside over the deliberations Of the
Convention.
After which, the Convention adjourned to
meet at three O'Clock this afternoon, in the
public square; the Theatre being found too
small ~ contain all the Delegates in attend
ance.
Three O'Clock, =. NJ.
The Convention met pursuant TO adjourn
mcnt in the public square, where stand had
been erected for the accommodation OF the Of.
fccrs.
The committee appointed this morning TO
nominate suitable persons 10 preside over the
deliberations of the convention made a report,
which was agreed to, viz.
President.
JEREMIAH MORROW, of Warrenton
county, with nineteen Vice Presidents, and
twelve Secretaries.
from Governor Morrow and Mr. Anthony
Vice presidont,) returning thanks to the
Convention for the honor conferred unon them
respectively, and strongly urging the ugccssi-
~ of unon, energy and prudence at the pres
ent crisis,
General + Worthinston, of Ross, offered
the following resolution which was agreed
TO, viz.
ReSolred, That a committee of nineteen
Delegates be appointed 10 prrpaIe resolutions
expressive of the sense of this Convention on
the great objects which have called it together.
Col. J l. Tyler, of Ross, next submitted the
following resolution; which was agreed to.
ReSoiued, That committee of nineteen
members be appointed, whose duty it shall be,
utter having conferred with their respective
colleagues, 10 report an electoral ticket to this
Convention.
On motion Of Ollie, Esq. of Licking, III.
following resolution was then agreed TO, viz.
ReSolred, That committee of one Delegate
from each respective district in the lower
branch of the General Assembly, be appoint.
cd by the counties represented in this con-
vcnton to inquire into the cxpcdicncy of nom
mating a candidate for Governor and if the,
deem 1t cxpedlcnt, that they present the name
Of such individual as in their opinions will be
most acceptable 10 the convention.
IL cS'l VI ANuShllEuUn county,
Offered resolution, expressive OF the hgh
sense entertained by this convention of III
distinguished public services of the Hon. John
Tyler, of Virginia, and recommend him as a
suitable persun TO be placed on the electoral
tick II of this State as q candidate for the Vice
Presidency which was ordered 10 lie on the
table.
The convention then adjourned to NEE, at
ten O'Clock to-morrO" at the Theatre.
Tuesday, Feb. p, 1895.
The convention met at the Theatre, pursu-
ant to adjournment. Present, the same as
yesterday.
Mr. Anthony, from the select committc APP
pointed 10 inquire into the expediency of nom
inating.a suitable person as a candidate for
the Office OF Governor Of the State, reported
that said committee, with but one dissenting
voice. had agreed 10 recommend Gen. Joseph
Vance, Of Champagne county. The report
was agreed 10, by vote nearly unanimous,
and the result announced amidst the loud
cheering Of The vast asscmblage present.
Mr. Green, from the committee appo utcd to
nominate an electoral ticket, reported the iol-
loving; which was agreed TO by u unanimous
vote, viz.
Senatorial Electors.
Benjamin Ruggies, OF Belmont co.
Joseph Ridgway, senior, OF Franklin co.
George p Terrence, of Hamilton CO.
Andrew M'Clcary, of Butler Co.
Elijah Huntingdon, Of Wood Co.
Isaiah Morris, Of Clinton CO.
Alexander Campbell, Of Brown co.
Robert Stafford, of GaIlia CO.
William Kendall, OF Sciota CO.
Abel Renck, of Marion co.
Christian King, Of Fairfield CO.
Samuel Newell, Of Logan CO.
William kiikcr, Of Belmont co.
Ira Belknap, of Mnskingum co.
Samuel Elliott, of Knox CO.
Mordecal BARLEY, of Richland co.
John Codding OF Medina CO.
Jared II Kirkland, OF Trumbull CO.
Daniel IIarbaugh, OF Columbia co.
John Coulter, of Wayne co.
John Lacy, Of Harrison CO.
Mr. Kelley, from the committee appointed
10 prepare resolutions expressive OF the sense
of this convention OH the object which have
called il together reported the following
which were sererally agreed to-most Of them
by acclamation, and all with but few dissent
ing voices:
Resolped, That ;his convention view the
nominations at Baltimore as the acts of an
gained corps O1 Office holders, designed 10
perpetuate their own power, regardless OF thr
interests Of an honest and confding people,
and that II is the duty OF every patriot TO
sist IN defeating those nominations.
Resolrsd, That we know Of no act of Mar.
tin Van Buren, which entities him to the graft
;udc of his counlrymcn, and Of no principle
that he Processes which demands tlcir conf
dcncc hut, on the contrary, that we view hun
as the head al a party seeking 10 maintain l'o
ascondcncy by appealing 10 the most mcrccn-
airy Of motves-a party that openly PROCESSES
the doctrine Of rewarding parllzan services
with the Offices which were created for the
good o! the pr"pe.
Resoired, That the people assembled in this
Convection heartily concur in aud approve