Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-23
SIGNS OF THE TIMES,
From tho 81. Aihans Messenger, June IS.
The State Convention.

1he people turned out in goodly num-
,ers. from all parts OF the State, to express |
heir sentiments on the all absorbing topic of |
he day, and their determination to resist to |
he utmost. by all lawful means. the en-
,roachmenls aud extension of slavery, and |
o select candidates for State Officers whose |
opinions coincide with the mass of the intel |
igent freemen of this State.
The resolutions adopted by the Conven-
ion are significant, and take the broadcast
ground against the Entertainments of Slavery
constituting a platform on
which, not only Wings may stand, but all
who feel the importance, the necessity of
Party whiah shall control the Government
Of tins State, and exert an influence for good.
Resolutions so strong, SO broad. SO decisive,
must find response IN the hearts ofall enc
mics of the Administration, and can not fail
to enlist their hearty support in electing the
candidates, who were nominated with spe-
cial reference to the platform. When we
see such gathering as was at the conven-
ton. we may feel assured that the people
are in earnest, and are no longer 10 sit quiet
" down by their fire-sides aud simply regret
the unprlncipled strides which the South as
sisted by Northern dough faces is making,
but they are now determined to buckle on
the armor and make a strong resistance-to
wage an interminabe war against the furth-
er extension of the curse, which blighls, our
otherwise, fair country.
TIE ticket is most truly n strong one, and
we are perfectly satisfied with the selection
of the candidates, who are well known to
the people of this State as men Of honesty,
sterling integrity and worth, and every way
capable to fill the Offices, 10 iol,ich they iciH
most cssurcdly be elected Judge Royce is a
man pre- cmlnently qualified for the Office of
Governor and is one of those men who has
endeared himself 10 the hearts of the people
by his unaffected modesly, and by keeping
aloof from rash and head strong politicians.
During the many years Of his Judicial career
he has sustained a reputation for legal
learning which would do honor to any man.
and has won the good will, confidence and
admiration, not only Of the profession, but
of all who can appreciate truly good man.
Although, never taking any active part IN
politics. yet he has always evidenced a well
fare for his country, AMI heartily sympathizes
with the Vermont Platform, as adopted at
Rutland. Being native of this State, and
having always resided here. perhaps no man
Is better acquainted with the sentiments and
habits Of the people Of Vermont than lion.
Stephen Boyce.
The Hon. Oscar H. Skater IS lawyer Of
large practice, and repuled te be one OF tho
most talented and successful adyoc ties in
the State. His brother now OF Sheboygon,
| Wisconsin. formerly our Secretary Of state,
| Is well known to be an earnest enemy OF
Southern aggression. and the people have
reason to feel proud Of the nomination OF a
man 30 honest and sincere in all hls profess
sions, as Mr.. Shaner he's been, and we
have strong assurances that there is no
dough 10 The physiognomy Of any one OF The
name
The Hon. Henry NJ. Bates, Cashier oflhe
/ Bank of Norlhfiald was formerly a Senator
from the County Of Orleans and for several
years Cashier of the Bank at lrasburgh.
His innncial abilities are such as emlncutly
1T him for the Oiiice Of Treasurer Of tins
State
That these Candidates will meet with the
confidence and hearty support Of the people
OF this State, we have M doubt. The ticket
IS emphaiicaly he Psppis's ticket, and one
every way worthy Of the support of nj,
friends of freedom With such "A ticket, bas-
cd on such broad platform may we not
expect that Vermont VIII Do herself the
honor 10 elect tie candidates to the respect
I'VE offices By majority that vii, loudly pro-
claim to the world, that Vermont Will not be
gou1ned by those who take common ground
with the South on the subject Of Slavery.
From tee Battieloro' Statesman, Junc d.
MASS State CONVENTION.
The call has been issued the past week
and extensively circulated through the state,
and so far as We know, very generally sign
ed by Wings and Free Sohars, aud by many
who have acted with the slave party hereto
/ fore. 7 be- call, upon It's face, Is To nominal,
| candidates" which unexplained, might seen
a proceeding hostile to the action of the
/ Wig State Convention; but such is moi
the design. We believe the candidates
named to he acceptable to all those whs
VIII take par, in the Mass G INVENTION. Blu
Ia Convention call 20 form union of al
lmen Of all parties opposed 10 tAe aggres
sions of Slavery, it WAS deemed best 20 leave
tine na,ter open, SO taat the nomlualon
should be independent, aud be their owl
nominations. instead OF ratification Of any
others. We believe there Is not the si yates
wish n any quarter, 20 make any d.fsran
nominations. unless. AS nav b. the case
some of those nominated should refuse L
accept. Any other course would be suici
dal 90 the sole object IN view, and 50 far a
we know, is not thought Of
The movement OF this Convention ha
, been the spontaneous impulse OF the popull
, sentiment: a conviction that the time ha
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