Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1850-01-10

Mr. Chase denied that there was any compul-
sion in the case.
Mr. French moved an amendment, requesting
the members of the Convention to attend divine
service on the Sabbath. Accepted by Mr.
Chase.
Mr. Smith of Weston, opposed the amend
,ncnt, and it was rejected by nearly unanimous
vote.
The resolution was then adopted.
The Convention was then called 10 the busi~
ness Of eectiug President.
Mr. HUT deprecated political contests in this
bodv: It was called Tor a different purpose. But
there had been one caucus canddate-repeated
and vain tempts had been made to elect that
candidate, until he very properly and honoraby
withdrew from the race. There were now three
candidates, neither OF whom had been nominal
cd by a caucus: he (Mr HUNT was one of them !;
but he would not stand in the way OF an organ
izaton, and with the consent OF his friends he
declined being further candidate for the chair
In doing so he would not undertake to indicate
the course which his friends should pursue.
Mr. Bowdlsh of Swanton, did not come here
TO be the tool of any party; he had not been
and would not be in such position. He had
had had the pleasure of finding a political friend
and an excellent presiding offer a candidate
without a caucus; he had voted for him hither
TO- Now that friend (Mr HUNT had Withdrawn:
but MIR Bowdish said he could not vote for Ell
Their Of the remaining candidates without having
improper motives imputed to him. lie therefore
said he should continue to vote tor Mr. Hunt,
and he announced that those who ngreed with
his views would never abandon that gentleman.
Mr. Bottum of New Haven, said he had left
his politics at homeland he expected to find
them there when he got back. He therefore
deprecated any party contests in body assem-
bled for SO high purpose as this. tie agreed
with the remark made by gentleman from
Chelsea yesterday, that the convention is alrea
dy sufficiently organized for the transaction of
business. lie therefore moved 10 suspend bal
lolinu for officers until Monday morning next,
and proceed with the business of the ConVcn-
ton.
DIR Coolidge of Windsor, concured in this
view and expressed an earnest wish that by com"
mon consent the business Of the Convention
should not be delayed by contest for the chair
Mr. Villas said that he had expressed the opln-
ion thai the convention would be sufficiently or
ganized, if permanent Secretaries could be ap
pointed He agreed to that now, and would
adopt this course if after trial or two it Is found
that President cannot be elected. lie thought
a President could he elected this morning.
Mr. Bottum doubted whether the Convention
was any nearer an election today than ycster-
day: the same candidates are in the field.
Mr. Field asked one ballot more, and com
planned that gentlemen who were now SO will
ing to suspend, aud leave Mr. Hunt practically
in the chair. had not yesterday either adopted
the course they now suggest or voted directly
for Mr. Hunt
Mr. Kellogg moved to lay the motion upon the
table, This motion was opposed by Messrs
French of Sharon, and Roberts OF Townshend,
and supported by Nessrs Hale Of Brandon,
Ileardsley Needham, Marston and Kellogg
Ayes l25, noes 1903; so the motion was laid up
on the table
Mr. BeardsIey introduced a resolution, provid
ing that if there is no election after two ballot
ings. the bullotings shall be suspended until the
further action of the convention.
Mr. Villas moved to lay upon the table: agreed
to by Mr. Beardsley.
Mr. Stoddard doubted the right of Mr. Boards
ley so to dispose Of the matter. The resolution
was the property Of the Convention. After a
brief discussion by Messrs Villas, Stoddard
Cushman and Field, Mr. Stoddard waived his
objection, and the Convention proceeded to the
Eighth ballot-Messrs French, Bronson and
Dudlnv ta1lprc.