Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1847-07-22
Mhig State Convention.


in Convention, at the Methodist Chapel, In Mont
pelier Wednesday the 9Th day OF July, lS47, for
the purpose Of nominating State officers Tor the
year ensuing. At eleven o'clock, tho Convention
was called 10 order by E. ?. Walton, Jr and for the
time organized by the appointment Of John l.
Buck, e Northheld, Chairman, and John ".
Moore, Secretary.
On motion, a committee Of Eve was selected by
the chair to report officers for the permanent, or
ganizaiion Of the Convention. This committee
consisted of +. p. Walton, Jr., f. Cleayeland, c.
Carpenter, r. Billings and ]. N. Baker.
On motion, a Committee Of one from each Con-
greSsional District appointed by the Chair. TO
prepare and present Resolutions for the considers
ton Of the Conyeniion--an and that committee con-
sisted Of James Mem. Shafier, Of Burlington
John w. Moore, Of Bellows Falls Grin Smith, Of
Montpelier; and Fred. Billings Of Woodstock.
The committee appointed for the purpose Of
nominating officers Tor the permanent organization
Of the Convention, reported the names Of the fol-
lowing gentlemen as officers for the day.
For President, JoHE L. Buck, Of Washington
County.
For Vice Presidents. LUTHER CARPENTER, Of
Orange County; CHARLES Story, of Orleans
County; JANIS BELL. Of Caledonia County, aud
f. B. BERRicK, Of Lsmoile County.
For Secretaries, ions w. MooRE and f. B.
WHITING.
Mr. Walton now gave notice Of having in his pos
session letter from E. p Jewett, State Treasurer,
and read to the convention as follows
Montpelier, July 9Th. ie47.
Harry BaApLEY, ESQ.,.
Chairman Of Wig State ComRifies
Dean Sra
The office Of Treasurer Of the State was last
year Unexpectedly rendered me, and yielded to
the solicitations Of friends far accept il for
the present year. While grateful for the confidence
which has tins heau in me al
ed TO say. after the experience already had. that
further continuance in the Office would be ineon.
sis,ent with proper regard to my own business
Permit me therefore respectfully TO decline another
nomination, and to request that you will make this
determination known to the Wing State Conyen-
ton. Respectfully yours,
ELISHA P. JEwETT
voTED--Thai when this Convention adjourn, il
adjourn to meet al this place, at half past two
O'Clock in the afternoon.
On motion Of Mr. Shafier, OF Burlington, voted
that when this Convention adjourn, this morning.
the delegates from each County meet and appoint
Committee corresponding to its quota OF State SEN
ators and that such Committee meet Immediately
after their appointment in the Lecture Room OF
this Church for the purpose Of nominating TO this
Convention a suitable ticket for State officers.
Adjourned to 2 o'clock, p. Nc.
AFTERNOON.--The Convention met at half
past two o'clock according to adjournment, and
was called TO order by the President
The Committee amounted for the purpo.e
through their Chairman. Henry Stevens. reoored
for the consideration of the Convention. the names
of the following gentlemen "A suitable candidate.
TO be supported by the Wing, Of Vermont. a, the
next annual election a. State officer.
For Governor. HORACE EATON of Eno.-
bursh. For Lieu,. Governor. LEONARD SAR.
GEANT of Manehes,er For Treasurer GEO
HOWES. of MONTPELIER
Which report was accented and the several
nominstion, unanimou.Iv agreed N
The Committee ON re,oiu,ioos remarked tho ca.
lowing. which .report wa. accented and sf,c, "a.
marks by several gentlemen pre.en, the resolution.
were seyefaIly adoo,ed
REsoLyEp. That The Wbigs Of Vermon, sill
s,esdfasly adhere 10 the poliey which ,bev helsve
TO be essential 10 The welfare Of the na,;on 10
sound National Currency a Tariff prodnr;ng an
adequate revenue. with iull Protection 10 Amerc
Industry TO lust restraints mon F,ecn,;rs po,-.
or embrsc;n. = f,.,hs, ,s-,,;e,io. ~ a." .S:".
Of the Veto ito faithful ADMINISTRATION NJ ,he
Public Domain, with an equitable dis rihn,ion Of
the proceeds Of il among all the States:-,o an
honest and economical administration of the Gen.
eral Government, leaving public officers perfee,
freedom of thought and the right of suffrage bat
with suitable restrictions against improper iH,erfer
ence in elections Ito ore Presidential Term. and
to all wise and Just measures 10 restrain The en-.
eroaehments Of Slavery upon the rights and inter.
esis Of the Free States and TO relieve our
from that system which is prieyous wrong 10 ,he
Slave; a crushing curse 10 the Master snd he
foulest blot upon our national escu,cheon
RESOLVED. That while readily edm;,,ing ,b., Cor
the brief period in which tie Tariff Of az and the