Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-07-07
THE CONVENTION.
June q, 1913.

THE CONN EN- IION.
The State Convention, holden ut Rutland Oh
the 2Slh ult we are happy TO say was very fully
attended, and all its proceedings were character
lied by even n greater degree of unanimity and
good feeling than usually attend the selection Of a
new state ticket. Six hundred is a moderate es-
innate as to numbers; and all but the four most
distant and smallest counties were represented
These counties are Orleans Lamoie, Essex and
Grand Isle. From the circumstances under which
the Convention met, there was reason to appre-
bend some contrariety of opinion, and perhaps
some degree OF feeling among the friend0 of the
different candidates for nominations yet we will
guarantee that the greatest difficulty with the
vention TO decide whom TO choose from the
several excellent, able and trustworthy gentle
men who were named for posts upon the state
ticket. This was indeed delicate aud somewhat
difficult task 4; yet we trust that it has been SO &c
complished to ensure harmonious and efficient
action among all the Wings of unconquercd Yer
mont, and another glorious triumph OF the princ-
piles which we hold in common, in the election of
the ticket.
For Governor, .IoHN MATyocks of Peacham-
alias " honest Jack"-received Is of the &c votes
cast by the nominating committee, and his nom
ination was unanimously confirmed by the Con-
ven,ion. The Hon. WM SLADE was arlently
supported, particularly by delegates from Addi-
son, Chittenden and Franklin, and received the
remaining s votes in committee.
For Lieutenant Governor, various individuals
were proposed, among whom we now remember
Mr.. Briggs of Rutland county, Mr.. Eaton ofFrank-
l;,, D.:.. e AZ
OF Wndsor-all of whom received votes on the
first ballot, IN committee, Mr.. Briggs Of Rutland
county leading, and indeed tying ali others. The
final result OF balloting the nomination Of the
Hon. HORACE EAloN, which was unanimously
confirmed by the Convention.
For Treasurer there was no contest, the impoli
cy of frequent changes in that Office, and the fit
ness and iaithiulness of the present incumbent
being universally conceded.
The ticket is a strong one-very strong. OF
JOHN MATTocKs we need not speak to the Wings
may, not to the people-ot this section of the
state. They know him now as they have known
him long and well, and the repeated and hearty
support, for stations Of high responsibility, which
he has received at their hands, attest that they
know John Mattocks only to trust and honor him.
He has never dishonored, never betrayed, the con-
fideuce reposed in him. Mr.. EATON is perhaps
less generally known, but by whomsoever known
ne is held in very high repuie. As Senator,
member OF the House, and delegate in Constitu-
tiona conventions, he has almost constantly been
in the public service fer several years, and in all
these stations we have had opportunities of OBJ.
serving him. We set him down as a modest. I'm.
nd
and efficient, but never over-offcious-a debator
always cautious, clear and eonvincing--a poti-
clan, strictly honorable and honest and as Presi-
dent OF the Senate, the occasions, on which he
has heretofore temporarily discharged the duties
oil tie chair, ave shown that lie will do honor tc
the station. Although we should have been yer,
happy TO see the wishes of SO good and so strong
Wing county as Rutland gralifed, by the nom.
NATION OF the candidate of their choice, we We,
rejoice that in yielding their preference they have
the privilege of doing it to so able and worthy q
man, and so true Wing, as Horace Eaton. We
repeat 1.-THE ticket is a strong one; il needs on
ly the united and hearty Support of The Wings o.
Vermont 10 enable them not merely to maintain
their own strength, but even 10 diminish that oil
locoiocoism. With such ticket, we NAV moi
only dsfend ourselves, but make aggressive and
successful war upon the enemy. Rally, then, iol
the contest! Let us be not only encountered
Vermont, but unconqueratie Vermont.
Before giving the official record of proceedings
we would remark that the following letter, from
Gov. PAINE, TO the Chairman of the State Cen
trial Committee, was presented to the NOMINATING
Committee, but by accident was not read in Con
venton, and therefore is not Incorporated into the
record -
NsRTHFIELD, May 20, Ie43.
Dear Su,-l have so often said, and il has
think, become so generally known that do no
desire again 10 be candidate for the Office now
nold, that II seems almost unnecessary 10 make
formal declaration of it; yet under the circum
s.ahces think it my duty TO do SO TO you lh'
chairman efthe Wing State Committee.
oe,eVing sincerely that The general interests o
.u io H Ht!e and country are safer in the hands o
.ho nigs Than any other party, would not TAXI
.h's s.eP' IL deemed, by so doing, endangered
~ Tue least, the ascendency of those who hay,
nohored me SO highly and treated me SO kindly
But mere can be no doubt that the party at thi
time may DE united upon some other person. ant
my own business is such as to require my con
slant and undivided attention,
cannot forego this opportunity Of expressing
the deep interest feel in the prosperity of ia,
People OF this State, and of assuring them that a
all times and upon all occasions shall he ready &
use my feeble powers 10 promote their welfare
am, dear sir,
Win great respect,
Your obedient servant