The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1840-07-17
THIRD DISTRICT DEMOCRATIC CON-
EENTIGN.

VENTION.
The Convention met at the Congregational Meet
ing house in Tunbridge, on Friday the 10th OF
July, 1870, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ. agreeably to a
notice by the Democratic District Committee
Col. Ira Davis called the Convention to order, and
the Hon. Daniel Cobb, of Stafford, was chosen
Chairman, and C. G. Eastman, of Woodstock, Sec
Rotary, for the purpose of organizing the Conven-
ton; when on motion the following gentlemen
were chosen Il committee to nominate officers of
the Convention, viz Hon. Jonathan Jenness Hon,
Calvin Bodgetl, Galcn Parsons, Esq, Nathan Kim
ball, Esq and Royal Hatch, Esq On motion, the
Convention adjourned to meet at the same place
at O'Clock, A. NJ. Me, agrceably to adjournment.
The committee to nominate officers of the Conven-
ton reported the names of the following gentle
men as officers of the Convention, which was ac-
cep,ed, to wit: Gen. FREDERICK SMITH, of
STAFFORD, President, Zebalon Dclano, Esq. Hart
ford, Richard Smith, Esq. Sumner A. Weber, Esq,
Edmund Weston, Esq. Vice Presidents. C. 6,
Eastman of Woodstock, Nelson Robinson of Nor
witch, Secretaries.
On motion, Voted that the members of the sew
era Towns in this District meet IN Convention and
appoint two of their number to nominate eandi-
dates to be supported for Congress aud Elcc,or
On motion, Voted that committee of seven be
appointed, consisting of Messrs Hutchinson, OF
Woodstock, Davis of Norwich, Flint of Randolph,
Sanborn of Srailord, B. II. Chambcrlin of Brain
tree, Villas of Chelsea, and 5. c. Eaton of Tun-
BRIDGE to draft resolutions expressive of the sense
of this Convention.
The committee to whom was assigned the NOM
nation of candidate for Congress, and Ecctor Of
President and Vice President, reported to the Con-
yen,on to be supported as candidate for Congress
of the United States, at the ensuing election,
Gen, TRUMAN b. RANSOM, of Norwich.
For Elcctor of President and Vice President,
Hon. JONATHAN JENNESS, of Topshom.
which repor, was unanimously accepted by the
Convention
The committee appointed to draft resolutions
reported the following which were accepted
Resolrcl, Thn, the wing party of this District
by their support for IL years of an old icdcralisl
for representative TO Congress- have shown that
'sthey are now what they ever have heen," and
so long as the people submit to follow their dcta-
ton the principles of old federalism will prevail
and true democracy be unrcprcscntcd in the coun-
ellis of or nation
RcsolreI, Tina, party which objects to any
pcrsous serving but one term for the Presidency,
asks with an ill., grace the votes OF the people for Il
Representative to Congress who has already held
the Office for six successive terms, when there are
number. in the District, TO say the least, as well
qualified and much filter for representatives. of a
Republican people,
RcsolreI. Tha, we have undimini>lcd confidence
in the intelligence aud capacity Of the people for
self government, aud therefore we consider that
any and every means not addressed to the sober
judgment of The people rs useless in order to OBJ
tain their support
Resolrei, That the scnseless moekcry, vain
party show in ansHSa s0Tp t at Sf bc fa TS:
stood that they know that their principles will moi,
stand the test of reason and reflection.
Rc90irc3, That all attempts 10 drown the sober
thoughts and sound iudgmen, of lrccmcn in the use
of hard-cdcr and display of og-cahins is an insult,
10 the common understanding and deserves the
Growns and rehukcs of an independent people
Resoiref. That We regard the adoption of the
Independent Treasury System as a second indie
pcrdcncc of the nalion--as great victory achiev-
ed by the people over the attacks of foes from
wi,hou, aud still more deadly foes from within
against the combined powers Of foreign capitalists
and federal bank-mcn.
ResolrcI, That this Convention approve Of the
nomination of Gen. II. b. RANSOM as a suitable
person to be supported for Congress, and Hon.
JONATHAN JENNrss for District Elecior; and
that we will use all honorable means to secure
their election.
On motion, Voted that committee of five be
appointed to act as District Committee the year
ensuing, to wit: Gen. Martin Flint, Col. Ira Da-
viz, Hon Daniel Cobb, Titus Hutchinson ,Jr. Esq.
and Lyman RAYMOND, Esq.
BY T.. c. Reding'on, Esq.
Resoirel, That the thanks Of this Convention
be presented to the Congregational Society for the
use of their house on this occasion.
BY Nelson Robinson.
Rcsoirei, That the thanks Of this Convention be-
rendered to the citizens Of this village for the kind
treatment that we have received from them this
day.
By Hon. Daniel Cobb.
Resoircl, That The thanks Of this Convention be
rendered to the President, Vice Presidents and
Secretaries for the able and efficient manner in |
which they have performed each of their respec-
live duties over the deliberations ofthls Convention,
which resolutions were unanimously adopted
Voted That the proceedings of this Convention
,c signed by the President, Vice Presidents and
Secretaries, and that the Editor Of "Thc Spirit of
he Age" and all other Editors democratic papers
n the State be requested 10 publish the same in
heir papers.
Voted, That this Convention be dissolved.
FRIEDRICH SMITH, President
Zcbaon Dclano,
Richard Smith, .,.
Edmund Weston,
c. G. Eastman, ls,,r,,;,.
Nelson Robinson, ''''''"' "S'
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