Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1839-07-16
Rutland County Wing Convention.

Rutland County VIM: SOhNchHVh'
This convention held by adjournment at the Cour,
House in this place Friday last, was called to order
bywnFAY-And on motion the Hon. Mosrs srRoSc
vas appointed Chairman, and ID. w, {. Clark and Al
mon wsrner< Esqrs were appointed Secretaries.
On motion Of w. Page, Resolved that the delegates
from each appoint committee, not to exceed three
members to meet IN j,int committee, TO prepare and
present this Convention the Of three candid
sies Senators from this county 10 the State Senate
On motion, by the same gentleman, Resolved, that
Committee Of Eve be appointed by the chair to prepare
and report resolutions for the consideration Of this Con.
vention.
The Chair appointed Messrs Briggs, o. Clarke, Iowe
Dr.. Dana and Dr.. Fox.
The Committee on nominations (aner short rccess)
reported the Hon r. P,EnroIsr, WIN. c. KiTrR'DSE,
OsApiAH NosLx, a. suitable candidates TO be supported
by the frecmen at the ensuing election.
Mr. Howe moved that the report be accepted, and ,hs
.entlemen nominated be recommended To the cordial
support Of the Wing electors Of this county, which was
unanimously adopted.
The committee on Resolutions, by Mr.. Briggs their
Chairman reported tho following
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, That this Convention approve OF the
nomination made by the late State Convention
held at Woodstock of SILAS II. JENN1SON for
Governor, DAVID NJ. CAMP for Lieut.. Governor,
and Henry r. Janes tor treasurer:-men who have
been tried and found faithful, ADD will not be de-
serted by the truly patriotic State of Vermont
Resolved, That the active exer,ioas of the ado
ministra,,on party backed by the patronage OF the
General Government, requires corresponding exer-
tons TO DO made BY those opposed 60 Their meas
urcs.
Resolved That we believe the measures OF the
presen, adminisl ration have been and are dettmcn~
tai to the agricultural, manufacturing and mechan'
zeal interest Of tho cesUry and our present pros
perity is not owing to aoy aid received from me
General Government, bat 10 the energy, enterpnze
md Industry OF the people. We have been M
formed By high authority that I" We must not LOOK
10 the General Government TOR and.
Resolved, That We pledge ourselves cordially
10 support cor tho Offices of President and Wee
President, Of the U. S. the candidates which may
be seleeted by the convention TO be holden for that
pu,oose at Hsrnsbargh in December next.
Resolved That the refusal Of the Secretary o.
the Treasury to pay over TO the States The foofh
Ins,slment OF the Surplus money. is a palpaoie VI
olstion oC The acts of Congress requiring him t'
make such distribution. and prescribing The TINT
when the came should be made.
The Report was read and adopted. The r.soinon
were then taken up separately read, and discussed b
Mess,s Page, Newell. Briggs Spencer, }. A Conan,
r. PierpoInt, DIR. Dams. NJ. suong, Howe, Button O
Walneford, and seyefsily ADOPTED ny scclaihsh""'
A Resolution moved by Judge Strong " That Hem.
Clay 10 our first choice for the next President OF III
Unted stste.; nevertheless, we will cordially unite II
supporting any Wing Candidate who may be nominate
At the Harf,sbarsh Convention in Dec. neat alter
long able and spirited debate, ordered 10 lie on III
tAbe.
IIts deemed proper here 10 remark that The only OF
eon 10 the passage OF this resolution was. the eaPsd
sney and policy Of such expression and not that sue
IN srpr.ssion embraced in the resolution did d
sIis,- was not doubted BY evsa one OF the oppose
oft th.tthe resolution expressed the unanimous fselr
Of the eonseniionl
On mo,ioa ef Mr.. Howe, the chair appointed q COT
rnlssss Of three a county committee for Il
county Of Ratisnd for the year enfuing
Messrs. Solomon Foot,
Dw.C. ClATke,>
On motion OF J. A. Consnt, ESQ IL was voted, III
the county Committee be directed to sPpoin, comm
Tee Of cue OF In eseh ,o~n the cooniy 10 col
pose committee ofyigance for he ensuing year.
The Convention then sdlOurnsd.
MOSES STRONG, Chairman.
.. VS. " 6; s.-'' sses'ar's.
Our Coantf Convention.
- s4igts IA "a raj