Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1840-02-07
DowNINGvILLE CONVENTION.


up before he quits it.
DOwNINGvILLE CONVENTION,
REPORT OF PROCEEDINGS
DosoningriHe. Jan. s, 1910.
The Convention met this morning at 10
o'clock. Mr. Gleason rose 10 inquire if il
would be in order TO pass some resolution
expressive Of the high appreciation OF this
Convention ofthe sentiments heretofore sx-
pressed by the Moderator. not only in has
address on taking the Chair, but also of the
able sentiments expressed by him from time
10 time during the proceedings
Mr Corncraeker, Of KY. said be was far
from being willing,o inteipo any obstruc-
ton to the offer or passage Of such a resolu-
ton but he would like 10 know something
about certain report that was abroad. touch.
ing the interchange Of extraordinary civil
sies between certain distinguished charac-
ters formerly adverse, but now all hugging !;
and also, il such resolution as proposed
was understood as being acceptable to the
Moderator.
Mr. Gleason here rose in great wrath,
snd said he was aware of the report alluded
TO- but that il imposed no burden on him.
Every body knew he was not changed, and
If any change had occurred. il was not Of
his creating. He confessed he had drunk
cider at the house of the Moderator. and it
was remarkable good cider; but every body
knew he always drank cider. II the Moder-
ator had offered him cider, it was the o6erer,
NOT the drinker. who was not accountable.
Mr. Cornerdeker rejoined, and said he was
sorry 10 disturb the geEileman's quiel-he
had right to take mug of cider whenever
he could get il but all he wanted 10 know,
land the inquiry had been already metz was,
how il was that cider from certain quarter,
once pronounced so souf, should so suddenly
be pronounced so sound and palaiable. That
was all
Mr. Gleason said that was nobody's bust
ness. and especially it was not MIR Corn
crackers business.
Mr. Corneraeker replied, in conclusion
that he was satisfied. il the gentleman WAS
and all he had to say was, that hereafter
when the gentleman pronounced cider fron
certain quarters sound or sour. he would moi
complain if others should not immediately
make up their minds as rapidly, and prefer
waiting to test and taste for themselves.
The Moderator here nterposed. and said
enough had been said about cider. and that
the Convention would now proceed 10 regu
lar business.
Major Dopaing rose and said, he beiev
ed he had the floor. as he hadn't finished
what be had 10 say, 10 reply 10 Mr. Beitotcs
pipe that what he had said was only enter
ing the wedge in the log. and that he should
be allowed TO hammer It home before h,
would be held accountable for its slipping
out when you come to put the drag chain OF
il; that he had one promise to make to th,
Convention. which was,if he was allowed L
go on g. finish. he d agree not TO say anothe
word.
Mr. PmzzIefon wished 10 know il the Ma
ior intended to con6ne himselft to the subjec
before the onyention--which was "Cprren
Cyl" ifso. he would agree to let him pro
coed.
Major Doicning replied that he woul,
stick to it as nigh as he could; that he re
garded that matter as the root OF all the troub
les now disturbing the country. and he wa
willing to be called 10 order if he was ahea
or behind il in what he had to say-( Her
several voices were heard Proceed. pre-
ceed-go ahead" j--and the floor being thu
SURRENDERED. the Major took out OF his poke
new bandanna--blew his nose, and be
gan
In this matter of hard currency, my nc
ton is. that folks will find il pretty hard be
fore they get every body TO agree TO make
the only currency; for as soon as i is ioun
what changes must be gone throughto get q
il. most folks will agree that 'rhe dance ain
worth the fddling" II is all very well
say--"a hard dollar is beuerthan soft one
----'that gold and silver ia better than paper.
&c. sc. But one man has rs good rigt
ms another to say be won't have any otht
money but gold and silver And where
the gold and silver TO be found to answer a
demands ? The hull world together bay'r
got enufto pay for one days marketing.
The President says we have got 80 mil
ions now in The country. and thai is prett
good share ofthe worlds stock. Well. 8
millions is just about six dollars place 70
us all round; and the President get over 7
dollars a day himself for his sarvices--(th
hull stock IN tra6s OF IL men, day in an
day out, Including sundays,