Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1846-06-11
State Convention.

This convention, (the proceedings of which will be
found in another column fully answered our highest
expectations in every respect We have no means Of
determining the number in attendance, although was
so great that on the second day. the Free Church prov
ed too straight for US. and adjournment had to
the Brick Church, which kindly put at the service
of the convention. The interest increased to the
last and indeed, would have continued for two days
more, we doubt not. The discussions were character
lscd with ability and the utmost harmony and good
feeling. Revs. Joshua LeapiH, of Boston, and Fl. Fl
Garnet, of Troy, both rendered us invaluable service
on the occasions the former bringing out of his rich
sorehouse of knowledge, acquired by years of hard
labor and experience, facts and arguments that took
hold of the very foundations of religious and political
reform, and which could but carry conviction to the
minds of ALL that he who has so long borne forward
the standard of emancipation in spite of the bitterness
of cruel detacors the one hand, and the timdity
of friends on the other, was endued with strength E.
quail to his day: while the latter frequently entertain
ed the audience in a manner peculiar to HIMSELF
The sermon of Rev. N. Day, on the death of Torrey,
was listened to with intense interest, and, we doubt
not with Tr,6t. Garnets address to the Ladies, in
of we were not able to hear it.
The nominations made at this convention, We doubt
not will receive the hearty support of all the friends of
the Liberty in the State, and trust that many
who have hitherto stood aoof from our organization,
will be induced, by the high standing of our cand
dates in point of social, moral, religious and po-
cal character, to yield them their hearty support.
LAWRENCE BRAINARD, Esq, of St. Adams,
our nominee for Governor, is well known in at least
the north western section of the State as an extensive
business man--formerly engaged in mercantile, but
mostly now in agricultural pursuits. His early, faith
full and generous devotion to the despised cause of
anti-savery his integrity as man of business; his
liberal support of all the religious and benevolent op-
erations of the day his superior endowment with all
those traits of character which dignity and honor man.
kind and bless the world are proverbial SO far as he
is known and entte him to the warm support of those
who seek the best interests of the Commonwealth.
Hon. JACOB SCOTT, of Barre, our candid tic for
Lieutenant Governor is well known in this region as
having formerly been prominent and active member
Of the democratic party and such twice represent
ed this county in the State Senate
He remained with that party until the revelations Of
latter years forced upon his mind the conviction which
he was slow to entertain, that the organization which
he had been wont to regard as the champion of the
rights Of man. had degenerated to the supple tool of
human slavery; and, as every honest man will do, he
acknowledged his error frankly both in private and
publc-at home and abroad To be sure, M Scott
has but recently, it were, espoused the Liberty
cause; but those who know him best, and those who
have read his able public exposures OF the rccreant
course of the socaed democratic party, cannot ques-
ton his ability, his moral courage, or the genuine
ness of his Liberty principles. Mr.. is an extensive
farmer, and highly esteemed in his own community as
mar of integrity, and moral and religious principle
ZENAS WOOD, Esq, candidate for Treasurer, is
the same nomination last year---and man too well
aud too favoraby known to need any commentator at
our hands.
With such candidates these pledged to the sup
port of principles that must preve our land is ire
tricvably runed--can we not with confidence appeal
to such love their race and regard the welfare of
the nation, to give them their hearty support?
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