Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1848-08-17

The friends Of John P Hale were very numerous
in this convention. We were not previously aware
Of the strength Of his hold upon the affections of the
mass Of the people. Upon the informal ballotting,
in committee, even the slave States of Delaware and
Virginia gave their first response for JOHN p Hale!
And have no doubt that had the friends Of Mr. Hale
lent themselves to the wire-worling and management
Usual to ordinary political partzans, he would have
obtained majority of the nominating committee
But most of the Free Soil Wings and Democrats were
Of the opinion that Mr. Van Buren, would secure
stronger vote, especially in the State of New York,
Pennsylvania Michigan, and even Massachusetts than
any other man and many ofiour leading Liberty men
among which are s. P Chase, Of Ohio, II. B. Stan
'on and Wesley Bailey of N. York, Tchabod Colder
ing of Wisconsin, and others,-concuned in this
opinion
The first business of the convention was to agree
upon platform of principles, the foundation of our
organization, After arduous and patient deliberation,
a report was unanimously agreed upon in committee,
and unanimously adopted by the general convention.
Our next work was the selection of candidates. In
reply to a call Tor the position in which Mr. Van Bu-
rem stood before the convention, the Hon. Benz F. But
Ter, Of New York, read letter from Mr.. Van Buren,,
addressed to the New York delegation, in which he
placed himself entirely in the hands of the Conven-
ton, and willing to abide its decision; and although
he could not unequyocally pledge Mr.. Van Buren, to
endorse this platform, never having been submitted
10 him; still he Mr Butler) could heartily endorse it,
and did rotdoubt Mr. Van. Buren, would do the same
H. B. Stanton next addressed the committee in behalf
of the Hon. John p. Hale presenting declinOton of
his prior nomination, and his willingness to be con-
roed by the choice of the convention. An informal
ballot was then taken, resulting as follows Whole
number of votes cast, 466. OF these, Van Buren, had
244-Hale, 181-scatering, Al. Rev, Joshua Leav
lit next addressed the committee, for half hour, in
the most affecting speech we ever listened to,n which
he paid noble tribute to the intrepid Hale, and alu
ed to the untold trials and sacrifices and prayers Of
the Liberty Party through the eight years Of its
sence, to bring abouta result which now in the prov
idence Of God, was opened upon us in a moment
lie expressed himself perfectly satisfied with the pc
ation of Mr.. Van Buren,, and closed with motion
that he be unanimously nominated by accamation--
was carried amid heartfelt applause.
Next can the selection of Vice President, Mr..
Hale would have been nominated by acclama,on but
HIS leuuS UeSJ LOT MIN 10 TeIdlH al Tue
porant post he so nobly fills All eyes were
turned upon Mr.. Giddings; but the wings of Ohio
would not count that his position in the House Of Rep
resentatives should be jeopardzed. Upon consuta-
on however, they presented their choice, the name
of Hon Charles Francis Adams of Massachusetts, only
son of the late John Quincy Adams,-and the nomln-
alton was carried with entire unOnmiy and uncortrol
able enthusiasm These nominations were ratified by
the mass convention amid long continued and deafen
ing applause.
Thus we have barely alluded to the results of this
, mighty convention We have no time for comment
What is now the duty of Liberty men? For others
we cannot speak our course of duty is plain. After
days and weeks of intense solicude and prayeru and
deliberate inquiry, most heartily endorse the prH
cpeS and nominations Of this contention. Our motto
has ever been, "principes, not men," We have al"
ways been ready to join hands with any body OF men,
who would embrace our principles Through the recN-
esness Of the slave power and the everything hand OF
God, multitudes of men from all parts, have now met