Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1846-07-09
AFTERNOON.

Met according TO adjournment
Mr. Thompson spoke al some length upon the chan
ces OF agreeing upon candidate for Congress, and he
presented resolution TO the effect that after baloting
the two highest candidates be presented to the Dist,
rict Convention, leaving it with that Convention TO
select one OF the two presented Judge White so
amended this resolution as 10 make il read,
Resolved, That this Convention now proceed TO bal
lot for candidate 10 be presented to the District Con-
venton, 10 be holden at Manchester the Cd day of
July next.
Which resolution was adopted.
The names of the following gentlemen were then
severally announced candidates:
DAVID CRAwFoRD, of Putney
WILLIAM HEERY, OF Bellows Falls,
WATsrILL II. RANNEY, Of Townshend
CALVIN TowNsLEY, of Brattleboro.
Telers having been appointed to receive and to as
sist in sorting the votes The Convention proceeded to
ballot, and after baloting ten times without success,
on the llih ballot succeeded in electing
WILLIAM HENRY, of Bellows Falls.
Hon. Calvin Townsley now presented the following
resolution:
Resolved, That the Wings of Windham County, in
convention assembled, unanimously recommend Will
liam Henry, Of Bellows Falls, 10 the District Conven-
ton to be holden at Manchester the I'd of July next
as candidate for Representative to Congress from
said District.
Which resolution was unanimously adopted.
The resolution offered by Mr. Ranney, before adj
journment, relative to the nomination Of Senator's by
ballot, in open convention, was now called up-and
during the discussion of that resolution its supporters
gave way 10 mOtlOn TO elect OF The Old
by nomination. Whereupon, Ebenezer Howe Jr was
proposed, and elected 1t having been announced that
Hon. John Campbell Of Westminster, declined a re-
election, the resolution TO ballot now passed-and the
Convention proceeded to ballot for Senator, in West
minister District, and John Kimball Esq declared
elected. The Convention next baloted for Senator in
place of Reuben VIM Esq, and Austin Burchard
Esq. declared elected. The Chair now ANNOUNCE
ed that the Convention had completed its nominations
having elected for Senators,
EBENEZER HOWE Jr., JOHN KIMBALL, and
AUSTIN BURCHARD.
Judge White presented the following resolutions,
which were adopted:
Resolved, That our talented and patriotic represen-
taIve, Solomon Foot by his uniform lathfulness and
perseverance, in the discharge of the important duties
oih station, has richly merited the appreciation and
lasting gratitude OF his constituents.
Resolved, That the names of Colamer Foot and
Marsh, are justly entitled to be enrolled the list of
the first and abest statesmen and patriots of the age;
who, by their able peTseverng, and patriotic exerons
to preserve unimpaired our glorious republican institu-
TONS and TO promote the great and best interests of
the people, have for themselves never-iading au-
Tes, and are deserving nations gratitude.
Resolved, That our Vermont Senators, by their able
unwearied and perseveTng efforts to preserve the hon.
Or prosperity and peace of county, highly de-
serving unlimited gratitude and praise.
The Committee on Resolutions, through their Chair
man, Mr. Kirkland, of Brateboro, reported the fol-
lowing which were unanimously adopted
Resolved, That the dsgraceul manner in which our
foreign affairs and home interests have been managed,
since the present administration came into power FUR
nsh the strongest reasons aud most convincing arg
ments why we should still contend maniuy and perse-
verngly for the full and final triumph of our principles
Resolved, That we are opposed TO wars OF offence
and aggression, but when our country is involved in
such, whether by the injustice of foreign naOn, or
the lmpTudence Of national executive, hold the
enemies OF our country our enemies, and shall contend
with them such ill an honorable peace shall be OBJ
tanned, deerring till then, to call TO stiic account
that administration which shall involve us in with
out Just cause, which shall prosecute il without skill
OF ability.
Resolved, That we congratulate our felow-citzens o.
The Union on The happy termination and adjustment o
the Oregon quesiion,-thanks TO a conservative Sen
ate, and to Senators Webster, Crilenden, Calhoun
and Benton, who, in this instance, "would not give VI
for party what meant Tor mankind"
Resolved, That we have long sympathized with GU
Wing brethren in The neighbor Slate OF New Hamp
shire for being compelled TO live in slave State, twill
sister of South Carolina, and that we hereby tende
them our cordial congratulations, on being once NOR
the citizens of free State, and breathing again the al
of freedom.
Resolved, That our confidence in the Wing Tart
Of 542 remains mistaken, aud that as il has furnish
ed abundant evidence that it amply protects all III
great interests OF the country, deprecae any alter
alton or modification Of his essential principles
Resolved, That we cordially approve Of the nomina
nations made by the State Convention, al Woodstock
Of Horace Eaton for Governor, Leonard Sergeant 70
Lieut.. Governor, and K. r. Jewetl for Treasurer; an
that we hereby pledge ourselves to give them our sup
port and votes at the polls at the ensuing election.
Resolved That we approve the nomination Of Et
enezer Howe Jr, John Kiniball, and Austin Burch
ard, Senators for this County, aud hereby promis
them our hearty support.
Voted That the Secretaries OF this Convention lax
suitable measures 10 make known TO the District Con
veniion the doings OF this Convention so far as rt
laies TO member of Congress.
Voted, That the thanks of this Convention be rt
turned to the President of this Convention, for IN
able and impartial manner in which he has preside
over its deliberations this day.
Adjourned without day.
SAMUEL CLARK, President.
I J w MooaE' Secretaries.