Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-11-04
Buffalo Convention mmThe Nominations,

ASNAAtAW I'M
Last week we hailed with Joy the nominations of
John P, Hale and Leicester King, by the late Liberty
Convention, for the Offices Of President and Vice Pres
ident Of the United States; but since then our bosom
has been made to swell with the profoundest gratitude
upon learning the great harmony that characterized the
discussion Of all the exciting questions which came
before that body, and the unexpected unanimity with
which the nominations were finally made. The siren
uous efforts which were made in certain quarters, first,
to defer the Convention until Spring, and lastly, to post
pone the nominations until that time, coupled with the
efforts Of the New York Loagucrs to bring the conven-
ton to the adoption of their enlarged creed, and Sec
ond the nomination Of Gerrit Smith for the Prosiden-
cy, caused us to tremble lest the coming together Of
these conflicting opinions, honestly entertained, should
end in division, dioaffection, alenation-and thus the
arm of the Liberty party become palsied for years, as
was that Of the American Anti Slavery Society some
years since by the introduction of the Woman's Rights,
and kindred questions. But, thank God! our fears arc
~dispelled the dark and portcntous clouds that enyel-
opcd our path have sped away before the rising glories
of the sun Of Freedom, Justice, and Humanity the
Seedlings Of the enemy are put to silence; the friends
of freedom have nobly buried their preferences, and
buckled on the armor for the redemption of the slave
and the salvation of our liberties. We can but hope,
after the free and full discussion that was given to the
Mscedon Leagua,and the great courtesy and kindness
shown to Mr., Smith, that the decision of the great
body Of the convention to adhere to the old platform,
and select candidates in accordance Herewith, will re-
} ceive the hearty concurrence of all such as have ia
vored the League mo yemcnt. We were exceedingly
gratlied, therefore, to notice the fact that, upon the fl
nal vote, Mr.. Hale was nominated by an ardent sup
porter Of Mr.. Smith and the League. We shall be
: greatly disappointed if Gerrit Smith does not give to
Hale and King that efficient support which his large
heart and gigantic mind enables him to furnish.
All accounts-eyen our enemios-concur in repre-
scnting the convention as large, intelligent, and har-
monious. The Buffalo Daily Courier, (Democraticl
i thus speaks of the convention -
"A large number of delegates were in attendance,
presenting an appearance of intelligence, talents, and
y honesty and sincerity of purpose, that VIC scarcely
r eyer beheld in a delegated assembly"
The correspondent of the New York Tribune (Whig)
writing from the spot, used similar language. We
, notice with pleasure that our venerable friend, Hon.
: Titus Hutchinson, was present, and took an active part
in the doings of the convention. He presided at the
o preliminary meeting, and was first Vice President un-
: der the permanent organization. The CORRESPONDENT
o Of the National Era thus alludcs to him =
1.-THE venerable Judge hutchinson, of Vermont,
y spoke with energy and intellectual vigor, on several
u OCCASIONS
Il Of the merits of these candidates we do not need
{, to speak. JOHN P. HALE is too well known to the
n people of Vermont and New England to need intro
a ducton or culogy. Boldly resisting the course of his
party upon the question Of Slavery, at a time when to
II "douAf' was to be slammed" and to hesitate in the di
n abolical business which the slave power required at the
+ hands of its natural allies" was political, if not phys.
ical, martyrdom-is he not a most worthy standard
bearer to Freedoms host in the fierce strife before us
LEICESTER KING was one of the earliest, ablest
o and truest of the friends of American liberty in the
great West. No man could have been selected better
re qualified for the office to which he is nominated thar
I'd Judge King.
r. With such a ticket, may we not hope--nay, erpcct,
s. that every freeman in Vermont who desires to resist
H. the organized and determined power of slavery in the
g next Presidential election, will give it his cordial sup
10 port?