Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-02-21

William Jarvis, Of Weather SHIELD.
Joseph Healey, of Washington.
Simeon B. Bissell, OF Oxford.
George b Upham. OF Cluremoni.
Gardner c. Hall. Of Braitleboro.
Austin Birchard, of Newisne
Rober, Lane. OF Sutton.
Horace Baxter. OF Rockingham.
Ezra Kidder Of Alstead
Jonathan II. Hubbard. OF Windsor.
Gel Billings. OF Woodstock
George Olco,, oil Charlesiown.
james Bell OF Walden. VI 81
Seeretayies--JamesB Bell. of Haverhill
J. n Warland. OF Clarcmont
O. r Chandler, OF Woodstock.
w. w. Fessenden, Of Braitlcb'o o.
Col. Brewster. having been conducted 10
the chair by Mr. Jarvis. Of Wea,hersheld, I'D
dressed the Convention MS follows
Gentlemen,--W are assembled in obedi.
ence 10 call from great number OF our
most respectable Wing ciiizens. OF The Val.
lev OF Connecticut River. A valley OF no
mean consideration. when we look at the
richness and fertility Of her soil, her agricul.
tural enterprise, her mechanical skill. her
professional characters. but above all to The
Intelligence and moral worth OF her whole
population. We feel a pride in the refec-
lion, that she stands not far. behind any OF the
most favored spots OF our long cherished
New England. But il is no, our business
TO eulogze the Ysllcy-,he thought just
crossed our path, at seeing before Us an MS.
semblage so large and so respectable We
are called in the first place. Gentlemen, 10
inquire. whether we will. or not, respond 10
the nomination made by the late Harrisburg
Convention. We are organized and now,
Gentlemen, we wait your pleasure.
The Convention having been thus organ.
lied, j, was opened by an appropriate suppl
cation to the throne Of Divine Grace by the
Rev. MIR Lawrence. OF Claremont.
On motion OF Mr. Warlaad, Of Claremon,
committee Of three was appointed by the
Presiden, 10 report resolutions for the consid
Grafton OF the Convention. The committee
consisted OF Mr. Warland, Of Claremont, Ed
wards. OF Keene. and Blasdell, OF Hanover
The committees on resolutions refined, aud
in about half an hour. through their Chair
man. reported the following. which were
adopted:
|. Resoired. That rs FREEmRN, who have
struggled for years to preserve inyiola,e III,
sanctity of the Constitution, and TO shield i,
from the assaults Of Exrcuiive.power-a
PATRIOTS, who have protested against the
dangerous doctrines OF the men in power
as CITIZENS. who have demonstrated against
their continued war upon the Credit the in,
duslry and enterprise Of the couniry--in
fine, as Who's. who abhor despotism. what,
ever name or garh il assumes--we do mos
heartily rejoice ha, day OF settlement with
this administration is at hand. when, in spil,
Of all its specie exactioHs and adherence o.
paper, we can claim and exercise the right o.
dealing out to it one kind OF paper currency
which II cannot refuse, in payment Of IT'S JUS
dues--THE BALLOTS OF FREEMEN.
2. Resolred, That the nomination o.
| HARRISON and TYLER, meets the en-
tire approval and concurrence of this Con
vention. and that their names shall be ouI
walchwords at the approaching contest
that we have The fullest confidence in tn,
patriotism, the honesty. and the ability o.
WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON 10 dis
charge the duties oil the station TO which he
has been named-ibat bis eminent service:
to his country as citizen soldier and an ac
complished statesman. while they have en-
deared him 10 the affections of the people
also enlille him 10 their most cordial sup
port
g. Resolved That having entered upon
this campaign with the fullest determination
to devote our best energies 10 the cause, ant
believing thai union and effort ale aon,
wanting to effect the overthrow Of the spoil
ers, and drive out the political vermin which
infest the high places oiihe land, we hail a.
most suspicious omens OF success, THE YIN
ION AND ENTHUSIASM with which these
nominations were made and have since beer
received in every section of the country, and
cannot believe that HE who never vel lost q
battle, will lose one NOW, when unanimous
| ly called upon 10 lead the whig forces agains
the Swiss troops OF the administration.
A. Resoired, That (inthe words Of Jetfer
sony the mos, salutary division Of parties in a
republic is that OF Whig and Tory--that III,
present adoption Of those names in the u
| 3, is The necessary consequence Of The effort:
Of the last and present administration. 10 en-
large and strengthen the Executive at the ex
pense Of the Legislative power instead o