Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1844-07-12
COUNTY CONVENTION.

COUNTY CONVENTION.
The County Convention, held on Wednesday Of
last week, at Fayetteville, the official proceedings
of which we give in our paper of to-diy, was one
Of the largest and most spirited Wing neetingsev-
er held in this county.
There was not only large gathering, but the
right spirit was also manifested there. sober, ser-
Gus determinations that Lex others do IS they would,
the Wings of old windham would tc true to them
selves and to their cause They showed by their al
tendance and their attention, tina, the old fire Of
1910 still burned in their bosoms and that their con-
fdence in the correctness Of ther principles was
undated and undiminished.
A procession was formed on the common about
eleven clock, aud proceeded to n beautiful grove
little to the northeast of the village spot where
the Wings of Windham county have met before to
take counsel together, and more fit place for the
purpose cannot well be found.
The Convention was called to order by John
Kimball, Esq, Chairman of the County Commit
tee.
(For the organization Of the Convention, see the
official report of the proceedings in another column
The venerable President taking the chair,
addressed the Convention in short, but effective
speech.
Al the opening of the Convention in the after
ncon the committee on resolutions, by their chair.
man Edward Kirkland, Esq reported resolutions
for the consideration Of the Convention, which
were read, and on motion Of Hon. &. Townsey
were laid on the table for the present
When the first resolution was read, which recog.
nizes as cardinal principle Of the Wings the main
icnancc of the "Union as it is" it was receiv-
ed with three lond and hearty cheers for the "Un-
ion," "the glorious Union
Hon. c. Townsley then introduced to the Con-
vention, as ga true Wing and all over Whig," a.
l.. Miner, Esq Of Manchester, who addressed the
Convention for more than an hour in an able and
sound speech, the grea, principles at issue in the
approaching contest. MIR NJ. was repeatedly and
loudly cheered.
An incident occurred during MIR Miners speech,
which showed that the Wings of old Windhsn are
made of the true Wing stuff, and "s,eel to the
back bone
About tho middle OF Mr. Ms speech a heavy
shower of rain came on, yet such was the spirit,
prevalent among them, that all remained at their
posts, nor thought of adjourning. And even when
a second and heavier one came on, though motion
was made to adjourn to the Court House, yet il
voted down by overwhelming majority. The
noes came forth like a voice Of thunder. The uni
versaI cry was, go on, go on, wen hear you
Speak away Were not afraid of the rain
Commend us to the Wings OF Old Windham, say
we.
The rain after while ceased. Mr. Nj. finished
his speech Henry Chapman, Esq, Of Greenfield,
Mass was then introduced by the President TO the
Convention, who spoke for some thirty TO forty
minutes, in a very effective manner. MIR c. made
a very able and labcred argument TO show what
would be the natural results of free trade on our
country. His remarks, Astounding with statistical
statements, particularly forcbe, and told well
on the understanding and reason Of those who
heard him.
When Mr. c. had concluded, the resolutions
which had been previously reported, were called
up and adopted. Edward Kirkland, Esq, Of Brat |
ileboro, who now called for from all parts Of
The Convention, came forward and spoke for some
lime in TO this call in his usual manner, !
now convusing the audience with roars of laugh |
Ter, as he portrayed the beauties and inconssten-
cies of locofocoism, now subdung them TO silence |
BY his sound exposition and defence of Wing prin-
,iples.
The day, with the exception of the showers, was
line, and all things passed of happily and harmoni-
ousy, and the convention adjourned with spirit
md resolution which augured well for the success
Of Wing principles in the coming contest.