Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-06-30
The Mass Convention---Day
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tina, the day finally agreed upon is THuns
DAY, THE l3TH OF July, being the anniver-
sary Of the Ordnance of l7o7, which dedi-
Gated to Freedom all trritory northwest Of
the Ohio river The Central Railroad, we
learn indirectly will take passengers at half
fare; and probably all the other roads will
do the same. From what we near, it is prob
able that the number in attendance will be
very large. II So, we have only to suggest
that ample room and admirable accommodate
tons can be had upon the Fair grounds, pro-
vided. the proprictors do not object We
throw out the hint to those interested, in or
der that they may rot be taken by surprize
if there is a crowd.
Now word about the Convention We
have heard OF various suggestions from peo-
pie who are either afraid of the Conventions
or opposed to it, and among them is one--io
wit, that it is our Convention which it is
our duty to notice. The Convention is not
ours we have not signed the call and shall
not; and though permitted by the terms Of
the call to attend and take part, we are not
certain that we ought to do that, in any 9TH
er capacity than as eporter-though we
cannot honestly say a DISTINGUISHED one,
since we feel a deep interest in the result of
the meeting We frankly say, that the Wing
Convention at Rutland on the 9Th is to be
regarded as an Independent political organi-
cation, and having acted IN that in good
faith, we have only to stand by that action
in good faith still. So much for this person
al suggestion
A word as to the things done at Rutland,
and to be done at Montpelier. The Rut-
land Convention, acting as an indepe ndent
body, acknowledged fully the surprising ian
portance of the questions forcedsupon the
country by the passage OF the Nebraska
bill-erecied a platform which boldly, yet
fairly, meets every point in the case cor
daily invited and offered cooperation intle
defence Of Freedom, irrespective Of old par
ty dstnciions-and recommended state
ticket which was in itself a pledge of the
sincerity Of the Convention in the frank, pa
triotic and generous proposition which it
had just adopted. So much 'ods done al
Rutland.
The Convention called at Montpelier on
the 18th is also an independent body-not
only US much as, but rather more than, the
Rutland Convention, for it is called by, aud
will be composed of, volunteers from all par
ties. As an independent body, it can re-
spond as It pleases 10 the Rutland PROPOSE
ton. 1t can accept, reject, amend, or ig-
more the Rutland proposition altogether.
Such will be its right. One of these things
is 10 be done; which, will be determined, we
trust, with view solely to the concen,ra-
ton of the political power of the State for
the defence of Freedom
If our positions are correct, the conse-
quences of the action of the Convention,
whatever that action may be, are not doubt
full. If the proposition of the Rutland Con
vention is accepted and heartily responded
to-Vermont, by nearly unanimous vote
will declare for freedom at the September
election. and the Green Mountain Boys will
by acclamstion be awarded the first rank a
mong the gallant defenders of the honor and
the liberty of the country. If the Rutland
proposition is not accepted, certain it is that
the Wings will be at perfect liberty to n
bide-by their own ground, and to claim from
the people the support due to a sound plat
form, an excellent ticket, and an honest en-
deavor to serve their country as becomes in
dependent fearless and faithful freemen.--
The result we think cannot be doubtful in
that case. Freedom will triumph still but
it will not be such triumph as would fol- /
low from the other course,-a triumph to
warm the heart, invigorate the hand and con
firm the faith Of every friend of freedom
throughout the land a triumph that will be
terror to every foe.
We anticipate a large Convention, com
posed of men Of all parties, and relying up
on the honest intentions and genuine spirit
of freedom which characterize the people of
Vermont, we hope for result which will
make the 9TH of June and the 18th of July
honorable days in the calandaf for all future
time.