The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1852-07-17
WING STATE CONVENTION.
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By THE EDITOR.

The Wings of Vermont met in Convention
at Burlington on "Wednesday July 9TH. John
Dewey, of Essex. Chairman of the State Com
mittee, called the Convention to order when
it was temporarily organized by appointing
Edward Kirkland, Esq, of Windham Co.
President pro fem., and c. +. Davev of Bur
lington. and T. Hale of Windsor. Secretaries
pro- TEN.
On taking the chair. Mr. Kirkland congrat-
ulatcd his brother Wings that they had met
under so favorable auspices. The nomina-
ton of Scott and Graham seemed TO usher in
the dawn of brighter day. The platform
on which they stood was sufficiently broad
for all to stand upon. The national Wing
convention had given us a leader victorious
in every field, and in the present political
campaign who doubts the result: Let the
watchword be Union and Victory"
On motion of Mr. Stacy of Burlington, a
committee OF one from each county was APP
pointed hv the Chair to nominate permanent
officers OF the Convention.
On motion of Mr. Ide OF Middeburv, the
Chair appointed committee of one from
each county TO draft resolutions
The State committee rendered their resis
nation and recommended the appointment of
OF a new committee in their place.
! Mr. Dewey of Essex presented a resolution
10 appoint committee equal 10 double the
senatorial delegation of tn" different counties
respectively to nominate State Officers and
electors at large. Adopted.
! The Convention then resolved itself into
county conventions for the purpose of appoint
ing their respective portions OF the committee
TO nominate state officers.
AFTERNOON
The Convention assembled in the afternoon
in 4 beautiful Grove situated in the suburbs
of the town, where. after being called to or
der the committee TO nominate permanent
officers Of the convention reported:
For President.
Hon. JULIUS CONVERSE, of Woodstock
For .Scc'refarieS-C. F. Davcv of Burling-
toni. Hale of Windsor-B- ID. Harris OF
Brattleboro.
Mr. Converse. on taking the chair made a
brief, pertinent and handsome spcerh.
The President then introduced JUSTIN 5,
MORRILL,, ESQ. of STAFFORD, one of the dele
gates at large to the National Convention. and
who cast :,3 votes for Winfield Srott Nh
Morrill, made an excellent speech, and the
warm cheers with which it was received
. proved how truly and acccptahlv he had dis
charged the hi-h trust committed 10 him.
Next came Hon. CHARLES I. Russell, of
Boston. who made one of the most eloquent
l and effective speeches ever listened to +
qnallv happy in argument and illustration
, MIR Russell held his large audicnre. for NOR,
than an hour, IN wrapt and gratihcd atten
| ton
The committee on nominations being called
: reported as follows : Report OF State Tick
y {; published last week
For .>a'e Commirfc..
Carlos Baxter. Burlington: Edward Kirk
> land, BrattIchoro: Edward NJ Bates lras
hurgh: George W. GRANNY, Verrennes: Il
: ". Bartholomew, Washington: Stowel
: l.amoille Co; f.. y. Briggs. Brandon.
: The committee on resolutions next made
their report through Mr. Walton a. fellows
Resolved. That we. the Wins Of Vermont.
IN State Convention assembled cordially en-
dor>c the nomination of Gen. Winfield SCOT
and VIM. \. Graham for President and Vie.
! President a: The United States and The Win
va ''aaAA''iAA lAA ~ Alli>''
t unanimous and energetic support.
=, Resolved, That We DO Lrrrtv declare on
firm attachment TO the Wing Iartv OF tn,
Union. and accept the constitutional and con
u sentative principles promulgated lv tn,
{ Wing National Convention. and the letter OF
/; acceptance tv Gen. Winfield Scott.
Resolved. That therein We recognize, III,
principles and policy 10 which Vermont eve,
has gwen. and ever will give. an earnest. ron.
>i>tcnt and different support. TO wit: Protcc-
,l"n 10 American Industry hv specific duties
""l":llv I" all classes and TO all portions OF,
the country Internal Improvements. for
national defence, and the announcement of
foreign and domestic commerrc-Econnmy IN
tn" National Expen<eS-The Public Domain
managed ta' orally for the benefit of actual
settlers but ever with due regard 20 the ,-,,,al
rights OF all the states of the Tnion-Tbe
Veto Power. 10 lie cautiously exercised u,s..r
the stlcte>t restraints and nercS>itirs-Tbc
Laws of the Land to he faithfully executed.
in obedience 10 the legislative and judicial
departments. each within lis constitutional
sphere-Ihe Federal Constitution in all lis
pats and IN lis true intent and spirit TO be-
sacreu'y ohscrved-And generally an admin
iStration Of the Government. in every de-
partmcnt, for the common security. pcare
prosperity and tn" glory Of the whole conn
try.
Resolved. That we cordially approve of
the principles of the Land Distribution Bill
which recently passed the House of Rcpre-
sentativeS Of the United States, and is now
before the Senate. by which 100000 acres
of the public lands are assigned TO Vermont
for educational and other useful purpo,es
and that we earnestly desire Its passage.
Resolved. That this convention rrce;voS
with sorrow the announcement of the death
of that lilustriouS statesman and patriot. Hen
~ Clay; and that, while we can no longer
requite his long and brilliant public services
by honorS that were so richly his due. we Will
ever reverence his immortal name, and trca-
sure his memory in afiectionate and grateful
hearts.
The resolutions were adopted
For the remainder of the proceedings of
the day, we use the report of the editor Of tbe
Burlington Free Press. The clouds threat
enng rain (Which fortunately came the Con
venilon again adjourned 10 the Hall in Bank
Block. which was speedily more than crowd
ed. Just previous 10 adiourning, the Prcsi-
dent read a note from j. II. Peck. Esq, in
forming the Convention that Gen. LESLIE
COMBS. Of Kentucky; had lust arrived from
Boston. in the $40 train of the Rutland Road
and. after the brief rest which the faticuc> of
the journey absolutely demanded, would he
happy TO present himself before, and AGAIN
address the " HOS of N.rp,on, A. pL-