The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1854-06-14

exists, unless its prohibition shall first
have been provided for
8. Resoiyed, That asa means of ro-
moving and excluding Slavery from fed
cral territory, We recommend the forma-
ton of associations, either voluntary or
chartered by tho State, to secure the
emigration of reliable and intelligent
frecmcn, pledged irrevocably to the
cause of Freedom.
G. Res0ircd. That as the earnest of a
deliberate, determined and irrevocable
purpose to carry into practical effect tho
above propositions, we further declare
that We will not support, for the office of
President or Vice-Presidsnt, or of Rep.
resontative in Congress, or as Member of
State Legislature any man. of whatev.
or party,who is not known to be in favor
of the purpose expressed in the foregoing
resolutions, and in this also.
7. Resolred, That we hereby invite
the cooperation Of all freemcn of Yer
mont, who agree with us in the principles
and purposes herein set forth, offering
on our part, most cordially, to give our
confidence to those who confde in us.
s. ResolCed, That We do also invite
the cooperation Of the people of all 9th.
er States who are disposed to resist the
cncroachments and extension Of Slavery
by all practicable and constitutional
means, and in case National Convcn-
ton shall be called to consider the sub
jcct, we recommend the appointment Of
two or moro delegate, from each Con
Gresslonal district to laproscut Vermont
IN such Conventior
70. Resoired Wlat Vile every srr.
potter of the Nopraska Dill has i'm.
pedched lis character ~ ncrsonn and
political int rrity. tie Northern support.
ers Of that measure have added the
ghilt of blacklist roachcty to t.oir con.
Dstituents-aud we hereby declare that no
such man, whatever be his party aliui.
ties, bis position or professions, can ever
receive our respect, our confidence or
our votes
10 Rcsoictd, That to the delegation
in Congress from Vermont, to all others
irrespective of party distinctions, and
especially to those noble Representatives,
oftho South who have manfully struggled
to maintain the public faith inviolate we
acknowledge the debt of gratitude due
to faithful public servants and honorable
men.
Hon ALVIN SABIN. Representative in
Congress from he Sd District in Yer
mont, was then called for, and addressed
the Convention in most able and ac.
ceptable manner
Hon. W. Weston, Pres Wheeler,
Alanson Allen, Esq. and Edward Kirk.
land, Esq, discussed the resolutions very
ably, and the Resolutions were adopted
unanimously and followed by three
cheers
The Committee for making nomiua,
lions made report, which was adopted
with reclamation and unanimty, as fol.
lows
For Gorcrnor,
STEPHEN ROYCE,
Of Berkshire
For Lieut.. Governor,
OSCAR l.. SKATER,
of Wilmington.
For Treasurer.
HENRY NJ. BATES,
of Northfeld
State Central Committee,
JOHN PORTER, Hartford,
JAcoB EDGERToN Rutland,
RoLLA GLEASON Richmond,
G, F. HouGHToN, St. Adams,
Ii. G. RooT, Bennington,
f. +. WOODBRIDGE, Vergennos,
j. l.. BowLEs, Washington.
The following resolutions were offered
and adopted =
IL. ReSolrcd, That We most cordially
approve Of the nomination of STEPHEN
ROYCE, for Governor; o. l.. SKATER,
for Lieutenant Governor and II. NJ.
BATES, for Treasurer and we pledge
ourselves as friends of tho Republic, and
as citizens of Vermont, who desire the
economical administration Of our State
Government. to do all that VIC can to Sc
cure the election of the Candidates this
day nominated, and to abide by the Res.
lutions this day adopted.
H. Resolred, That VIC present our
thanks to the Congregational Society Of
Rutland for the use of their house Of
worship.
On motion, the State Committee were
authorized to fill any vacancy that might
occur in tho nominations, by death or
decination.
On motion, the Convention adjourned
without day.
WILLIAM HEBARD,
President
c. H. HAYDEN,
CHAs. CUMMINGS, Secretaries.
e. W. WILLARD,
EX-GOVERNOR FAIEBANKs' LETTER.
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