Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1852-07-15
The state Convention.

The State Convention held at M ontpeler, on
the 9TH instant, noble gathering Of the
Free Democracy of Vermont. 1t was emphai
cally gathering of men in whom the words of
the poet were realized
"Unawed by powe: and unbribed by gain ~
Of men who were resoutely determined neither
to be bought nor sold by the pro slavery schemers
of the Baltimore Conventions, nor directly OF
indirectly nveigled into the support of their
principles or nominees. The acting delegates,
representing nearly every portion of the State,
numbered about three hundred, and were among
the hrmest and most intelligent men whom Yer
mont can boast. Though majority, perhaps,
of The Convention was composed of that part of
the Free Democracy which came from the old
Liberty or Free Soil party, yet a large portion of
them, we were gratiGd to perceive, were those
who came from The Democratic party into the
union of the 3lst May l849, and who now min
gled in the action of the Convention with the
frmness Of the Oldest veterans of libetty, and
instead Of trying to mar, directly and cordially
contributed to the great decision and wonderful
unanlmlty with which the proceedings were
characterized. 1t seemed, indeed TO be the
unanimous determination of all present to avoid,
repudlate and condemn everything which bore
even the appearance of sanctioning the dongs
OF either the late Baltimore .proslavery Conven-
tons, and, whether defeat or triumph should be
the result, to throw expediency to the winds and
abide by principles. And the State ticket which
they presented for the SURFACES of the unbought
treemen Of Vermont, we trust viii everywhere
be taken as an earnest of the spirit and determi-
nation which 50 obviously prevailed
Of cur candidate for Governor little need be
said The RAmo Of LA7vAEwoE BRAtNEnD, is
almost household word among the friends of
freedom ir this State; while his intelligence,
high moral worth, and undertaking consistency
in adherence 10 the principles Of freedom, and
Jeffersonian Democracy, has every here COM
manded the respect Of all classes Of society and
parties Of politicians.
The Hon. VIM. M. PINGREY, of Weathersfed
who was nominated in the place of Gen. Fetch.
er who absolutely declined renomination
may not be 50 well known to all the friends of
freedom in the State, but he is none the less
worthy Of their support. By profession law.
yer, he formerly resided in Washington County,
was several years one Of the assistant Judges of
orr County Court, after which he removed to his
present residence, where, as well as here he has
taken, for intelligence and moral principle.
high position in society. He was formerly from
the Democratic ranks, but early became one Of
the Liberty men of the State, and through all
party fluctuatioa, has ever steadfastly adhered
to his principles without variation or shadow of
turning.
OF the remaining nominee, the least said by
US the soonest mended. We were not on the
ticket last year by CHOICE nor are we this, bat
can stand fire, we suppose, till better one can
be selected.
Now, freemen, one and all, whether you have
heretofore acted with US or against US, we have
but QUE word to say to you'll there be any
among you still longing for the Ieeks and onions
of the old parties, go seek them. You will feel
more at home in either of the expediency parties,
than with US. We have raised the standard of
principle, to wave solitary and alone amid the