Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1850-03-21
VERMONT wATCHMAN & STATE JOURNAL MARCH Fl, 1850.
VERMONT STATE PEACE
CONVENTION.

Affiliated by that spirit of Peace which is con
sistent with the teaching Of the gospel, and pur
suant to call Of the Congress Peace Commit
tee of the United States, number of the citi
zens of Vermont, assembled in the Brick Church
at Montpelier on Tuesday, the 18th OF March
for the purpose of securing at delegation to rep
resent them in the Peace Congress, to be held
at Frankfort on the Main, Germany, in August
1850. The Convention being called to order
a temporary organization was effected by the
choice of Rev. s. P. Williams, chairman.
After PRAYER by the Rev. H. F. Leavitt of Yer
gennes, the committee TO nominate officers for
| the permanent: organization of The Convention,
reported
DIR. N. Ward, of Darlington. President
Dea. s. Boardnap, Castleton,)
Rev. Henry Miles, Mouktou,
Rev. Mr.. Leasitt, Vergennes, Vice
! Dea. PnkIn, Montpelier, Presidents
Rev. s. P. Williams, ="
| +. F. Merrill Esq, g
u T. " D. WGSh'ns' Secretaries.
The Convention appointed committee 10 re-
port resolutions and other business, consisting OF
hutchinson of Brainiree, Henry Miles, of Monk
to, and Rev. W. II. Lord: the following are the
| resolutions by them reported
lst Whereas, permanent ard universal peace
is promised 10 nankD d 10 Divine Revelation as
one of The truupns Of he gospel of Jesus
tprt kal IN trs mn
should feel constrained 10 labor for the psolloton
of tins result among men.
%. That as the = Trial by battle" between
individuals has long been abolished barba-
rous, insane and wicked system Tor settling per-
sonal disputes, it Is the duty of all profrssed
Christians and civilized nations, 10 adopt some
method OF adjusting their differences, more con-
sisent with Tue isl principle of justice and hu-
mainly, than resort to the sword.
81. That this Convention most cordially ap-
prove of the objects al the recent Peace Con-
gress at Brusses and Paris, aud of The PROPOSE
ton to hold another Congress during the present
year, at Frankfort Oh the Nam, IN Germany !;
and that the necessary steps be taken 10 secure
4 large and respectable delegation To represent
the State, Congressional Districts, Counties and
Colleges of Vermont, IN that assembly.
Ain. That well defined aud authoritative code
of international Law, and permanent High
Court OF equality and Arbitration, to apply the
principles Ut thai Code tu The adjudication of
lnternaii mai disputes, are lndlspeusably neces-
sary to the peace aud harmony vi the Coinuion-
wealth of Nations.
5h. That actual war is not only opposed to
the fundamental principles OF Christian Religion,
reason aud humanity, but that preparation for
war serves to stimulate Je.iousies and hostile
piclons between Nduous, ana eudanger their
peace on trivial questions vi diiieIeLce; and
they also impose heavy SuFteD upon ali The H..
dustridl population OF the civilized world, and
are source OF much OF the poverty, ignorance
AMI depression that eAlst.
GIN. That governments are incapable of wag-
M war without the countenance, the money and
tue muse les OF the people; that therefore
the most effective mods ot abolisnlng II Is to
turn the hearts Of The people 10 the spirit of
peace.
7h. hat a Central Committee of three be
appointed to confer with the friends OF peace in
the several congressional districts, Counties and
colleges IA our State, Tor The purpose OF secur-
my suitable delegates 10 represent their rcspec-
i've bodies IN the Peace Congress 10 be held at
Frankfort OIL The Main, In Germany, In Angus.
next
s h. That the Hon Messrs. William Sla6e,
and Geo. Z. Marsh, be appointed 10 represent
ulis State Ia the Peace Congress, at frdnkfUri
On the Main. III August 1000.
Yth That the editors OF TIE newspapers IN the
Slate be respectfully requested 10 publish The
proceedings OF this Convention.
10Th. That we cordially welcome to our State
and and deliberations, Elhu Burrtt, the indeia-
ugabio laborer am eluqt enI auyUcae III The
Peace Cause.
The several resolutions were discussed by
Messrs. Swan, Stansbufy, Baou and others
and their consideration made especially enter
tslbing by the cogent and fervent remarks OF
ur. BdrrlIt, and finally, UNANIMOUSLY adopted.
In compliance with the 9TH resolution, Rev.
Messrs H. F. I.eavi,t, Thos. 4. Merrill, ID. d.
and Henry Miles were appointed, as the Staie
Central CunmitIee.
Ia the evening, the Convention listened by
appointment 10 an address iro,u Mr. Buriltt, aud
adjourned.
N. WARD, PRESIDENT.
II. D. Hopkins, Secretary.
n. b. Editors through the State are kindly
invited 10 notice the ninth resolution.