Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1847-11-04
Democratic State Convention.

The State Convention for the election of dN
gates at large TO tho Baltimore Convention, ass
bled at the Free Church, in Montpelier, Thur
Oct. 10, at 2 o'clock, p. NJ. and was called I'd
der by Charles G. Eastman, chairman of the 81
Committee.
Hon. Paul Dillingham;, jr, was chosen Presit
Gen John Kellogg, and Hon. Royal Hatch,
Presidents, and Charles G, Eastman and Nh
Eaton Secretaries
On motion Of Mr. Kasson Of Burlington, d
mtee, consisting of a number equal 10 their
torial representation in the General Assembly
selected by the delegates from each county
present TO the convention the names Of two d
gates aud substitutes, 10 represent the part
the next Democratic National Convention.
On motion of Mr. Blodgel,, Of Chelsea, the I
lowing committee on resolutions was appointed
the char: Bennington Co. Dennis George; wi
ham, C. ]. Walker; Rutland, J. c. Saw
Windsor, S. r, Slreetef; Addison, Chas. Lns|
Orange, l.. b. Villas; Washington, Chas RI
Caledonia, Andrew Mcmillan; Franklin, nj
Whittemore; Chttenden, l.. F.. Chiltenden
noble. Is. S. Miner; Essex, J. B. English; Orlel
J. Pnney; Grand Isle. G. Harrington.
Adjourned 10 O'Clock in the evening.
hFENlNG'
Mr. Poland Of Moristown, presented the foil
ing report:
The committee appointed 10 nominate deleg
at large, and substitutes for the same, met
chose Paul Dillingham;, j. Chairman, L. P. Pol
Secretary; and made the following nomination
he submitted to the convention: JOHN s. RI
INSON, and IRA DAVIS. delegates at la|
HOMER E. IlUBBElL, and ROYAL HAT4
substitutes. All which is respectfully submitt(
l.. p. POLAND, Sec j
Mr. Chi,tenden from the committee on res@
tions, reported as follows:
Resolved, That the democracy of Vermont
yield cordial support to the candidate who 81
be nominated by Democratic National Con
ton, for the next President of the United Siated
Resolved, That the prosperity and unparalld
success which have attended the agricultu|
manufacturing, and every interest Of labor. an
the democratic tariff Of '46, and the lndepend|
Treasury, demand the permanency of both,
their support by every true friend of the people
Resolved, That it is the duty of every 81
citizen 10 sustain the properly constituted auth
ties of his country, in carrying out every meas
which they deem essential TO its interest and pl
perty; that war, though a serious calamity
sometimes essential 10 the existence Of nal
that the present war with Mexico was justifeI
and unavoidable in its commencement; that
victories we have already gained shed new ui
on American arms; and that the obstinate rel
lion, by Mexico, Of all profered terms of pea
require US TO support, sustain and uphold tina 81
eral Government in the vigorous prosecution
the war 10 an honorable termination.
Resolved, That the present course Of the vi
party in denouncing the war as lmpous and mi
", our army as a band Of murderers, and
President and Government as only actuated
corrupt motives in its prosecution, and their third
10 use their transient power in Congress TO prev
supplies for our army in Mexico, is a consist
one, and well worthy the party who SO srenuod
opposed the war of 1872
Resolved, That we respectfully recommend
our present wing State Government TO mako
explanation to the people of the management
our State finances for the last year; that we no
The un!ighteOus plumber Of the school fund wo
have at least the good effect Of freeing US q
debt; that we do not clearly see the necessity
not only sinking a fund of $40 900 in the treas
on the LIST Sept. 1916, bnt involving US in d
of $40 900 on the LIST September 1917
Resolved, That while we are ready in The m
perfect good faith TO abide by the compromise.
the Constitution upon the subjec, of slavery,
to protect the tights Of the citizens of the sevt
States guaranteed thereby, we are, as democr
and as men, uncompromislns opposed TO the
tension of slavery into any territory, now Fl
which NAV be hereafter added 10 this Union.
The resolutions were discussed at length,
adopted.
Mr. Kellogg of Benson introduced the follow
resolution, which was passed unanimously by
rising Of the members of the convention:
Resolved. That we depore the death Of Sill
WRIGHT as the loss Of one Of the purest
American Statesmen, whose long and spen,
career was distinguished by eminent services d
grea, honors; and, while we may not tender h
our support for the highest Of earthly distinclio
we cannot, as citizens Of the state in which
spent his childhood and youth, allow this occas
TO pass without; manresling our admiration for
private virtues and his noble public course, a
the true affection with which we cherish his me
ory.
On motion of Mr. Smally. the officers Of the &C
venlion were directed to transmit copy Of
foregoing resolution to the widow Of the late 81
Wright.
The convention then adjourned.
PAUL DILLINGHAM;, Jr., Pres't
a. JOHN KELLOGG, Vice
Royal HATCH, }Presidenl