Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1849-07-19

sohhOle notice oil the convention ana atterward
have an efficient organization throughout the
State, in time for the election, and therefore
deem it inexpedent to call State Convention.
But believing that the democracy are contenGing
for principles and not for men, and will cordially
support any ticket for state officers composed of
true democrats, who are honest, capable and
faithful to the Constitutlon--they would recon-
mend a nomination therefor by the county con-
venilons, and with that view they present to the
consideration of this convention, and Though it
to the democracy of the State, the following tick
ct:
For Governor,
DAVID ROBINSON, of Bennington,
For Lieut.. Governor,
PHILIP Z. TUCKER, of Vergennes.
For Treasurer,
w. II. II. BINGHAM, of Stowe.
Which report on motion, was accepted and
adopted unanimously.
The committee also reported to the conven-
ton as candidates for Senators the names of
Gen. Sas B. Hazetine, of Bakersfield,
Philip s. Gates, Esq, of Franklin,
Elijah J. Hicks, Esq, Of st. Adams,
which report was accepted and unanimously
adopted.
!. B. Bowdish, Bradley Barlow and John J.
Deavitt were nominated and unanimously ap-
pointed county and corresponding committee.
Bradley Barlow, for the committee on resou-
tons, reported the following resolutions and adj
dress, which after being fully and ably discus
sed by Jonathan Sherwood, Bradford Scott, |.
b. Bowdlsh, J. J. Deavitt, B. G. Brigham, ]. N.
Brigham and Gen. uazeltlne, were unanimously
adopted:
Rcsoiued, That the position in which the Dem
ocratlc purity in Vermont is left by the proceed
ings of the convention of the 3lst of May, de-
mands an expression Of our opinion OF the dolngs
OF tina; body and also declaration OF the prnci-
pies which will guide our political action.
RESOLVED, That we repudlate the action OF the
coalition convention, in abandoning the demo-
cratic patfo.m-in nominating men who are not
of the party, or in any way Committed to the
support of its prlncpes-in changing our name
which has ever been consecrated TO the course
of frecdoin--and in adopting an organization
from which the democratic party are studionsly
excluded; and the convention exceeded lis author
iiy, and Its acts should have no binding force or
influence upon the party.
RESOLVED, That the democratic party would
prove recreant to the great principles of civil
liberty, the best interests Of the Union, and be
wanting in self respect, to sanction by their votes
or influence the proceedings OF that convention,
which abandoned their principles and attempted
TO dlsorganlze the party and transfer their votes.
! RcSolped, That slavery is great moral, social
and political evil, and that we are opposed to It's
extension into any of the territories of the Uni
|
lltion whenever Congress has the constltutio nal
power to abolish it.
RESOLVED, That we believe that the sentiment
OF the people of Vermont is unanimous upon the
question OF slavery; and that there is no cause
tor stlgmatIzlng any portion of them as friends
OF that institution; and the attempt of any party
IN this stale to arrogate to themselves peculiar
virtue upon that question, is without a shadow of
foundation, and an insult to the unde standing
OF intelligent treemen
Resoiued, That ,re do not believe that the old
issues which have divided the wing and demo-
cratic parties are settled but on The contrary
we believe that the wings will attempt at the
coming session of Congress, to establish Ma
tonal Bank, repeal the Independent Treasury,
the Tariff OF 1916, and pass other kindred wing
measures that will perpetuate national debt,
and that as the wings have now the control of
the Executive power, that nothing but the most
slcepless vigilance and unceasing frmness of
the democracy will prevent 1t.
Resolved That we are in favor of the tariff of
1916 that we Cpl osed TO any modification OF
the independent treasury affecting the princi-
plies of that system, that we opposed to a
National Bank aud to The distribution of the pro-
! ceods, and any and every scheme for sluander-
ing the public money, for the purpose OF perpet-
uatIng national debt or raising high tariff.
RESOLVED, That Gen. Taylor's repeated viola
means of which he procured 1t, is gross fraud
! upon those democrats who voted for him. and
shows him to be utterly unworthy OF the conf
r dence Of the American people.
ReSolred, That as The democracy have always
contended tor the principles and not men, and as
} those principles have been sustained by great
, majority or the people, we do not see any cause
for abandoning or yielding all or any OF them
for any one idea which tends to separate us trom
The national democracy.
ResoiUed, That we deeply depore the death OF
a James X. Polk, late President of the United
!, States. In his death the nation mourns the loss
A OF pure patriot, and an able and accomplished
statesman-and the democratic party one OF lie
firmest supporters and brightest ornaments
RESOLVED, That we will use all honorable means
to secure the election OF The candidates for coun
/ ~ senators and State Officers this day nominated
RESOLVED, That the proceedings Of this CON
: vention be published in the Burlington Sentinel
y Bennington Gazette and such other democratic
e papers IN The state are disposed to publish
;, them.
d The convention was one OF the largest county
conventions OF the democracy ever held in the
b county, and may be regarded as a true index o
the feelings OF the whole party. The members
$ consisted vi men well known 10 the democracy
e since the days of Jackson and were all ANIMATED
1 by the same split, enthusiasm and determine
!, ton. Every town IN the county except Richfor'
a and Montgomery were represented, and tn
!, utmost harmony and good feeling prevai'e'
u throughout. Alter free interchange OF senli
d ments, the convention Adjourned.
t S. Is. HAkELflNE, Pres't.
,, Il. Ii. CAMPBELL v,ce pres,,s
u k. A. SHATrucK,
S. WELLS, secra,ar;es
}, ALFRED KEITH,
y From the Burlington Daily Sentinel, July IL.