Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1854-07-20
THE FREE DEMOCRATIC AND MASS CON.
MENTIONS OF THE 18th.

Truth, we regret to say, compells us to an
nounce that the Free Democratic and Mass
Conventions, which were held here last week,
and which attempted to act in unison, did not
result in very satisfactory manner, or in that
harmony which augurs very brightly for the
furtherance of the object for which the two
meetings were profeSsedly convened.
The Free Democratic State Convention, after
very harmonious preliminary meeting, result
ing in a unanimous expression Of their opinions
of the candidate for Governor, whom the cir
cumstances and crisis pointed out, and an ex-
preston against giving up their State organlza-
ton, till after the present campaign at least,
met at the Free Church, organized, appointed
Committee on Resolutions, AMI, after another
unmistakable expression against relinqushlng
their organization, either as u convention or
party, adjourned to join in the Mass Convention
and re-assemble at half past four clock, alter
noon, at the Free Church, and then deliberate
Us a Free Democratic Convention, about adopt
ing the ticket. But on re-assembling at the
time, and for the objects specified, at the ad-
tournament, the rightful members OF the Free
Democratic convention were at once Joined by
the greater part of the Temperance Convention,
whose adjourned meeting was soon to be held at
the same place, and by very large portion of
the members of the Mass Meeting, who did not
belong to our party, and whose respect to US,
a,,J Il yUaa autH N
them from taking part, and voting on all the
questions presented. This, as might have been
expected, led to scene of confusion and dis
cord, in which all calm discussion was imposs-
BILE, and in which the true voice of the Free
Democratic Convention, as such, could not be
determined.
very large proportion of the Free Demo-
cnts-and indeed decided majority we believe,
in this section of the State, claim that they were
not allowed an opportunity for deliberation,
consultation, and free action--that their organ
ization WAS voted away against their wishes, and
that, though heartily adopting the political
resolutions of the Mass Meeting, they We're not
ready to adopt the State ticket presented by
that meeting, in the shape it comes, without an
essential modification.
The objections to the State ticket of the Mass
Meeting, as far as we have been able to gather
them, arc
lst. That, if we continue to act as Free Dem
ocrats, the candidates for the two most impor-
tant offices-Governor and Treasurer-do not be-
long to our party and if we go for II new par
ty, the ticket is not 80 constituted as to COM
mand Or invite the support Of all parties, which
greatly endangers the great object in view.
I'd. That the nominations were made under
an undue influence brought to bear from those
interested in obtaining ratification of the ticket
of the Wing State ention-that, therefore,
an independent and unbiased expression of the
messing was not obtained and especially SO IN
regard to the nominee for Treasurer, whose
nomination, the directors believe, was not fairly
brought about, but encompassed by manmu.
yer which ought not to BE- countcnanced, ever
if, contrary to all true policy, and the common
party in every other State, the Anti-Nebrask;
Democrats were not to be represented on tn
ticket.
Such appear to be the objections to the ticket 0
the two political Conventions of last week, an
we greatly fear they are so strong in the mind
of the Free Democracy and 50 general anon
them, and so nsuperable among all the Amt
Nebraska Democrats, who were expecting to joi
in the new party, that it will be run to littl
purpose. ..n
Under the circumstances what is to be done
We pretend not to decide. We are willing t
do any thing, provided we can see that it is
going to advance Anti-Slavcry cause in tn
State That, we must be excused for saying
we cannot and WILL not sacrifice. We hay
been requested from several different sources
entitled to respect, to suggest the calling Of
new Free Democratic Convention on the 18th
August, and we have reason to believe there
calls in circulation for that purpose B,
whether this will persisted into an extent t
the present writing to inform our readers.
The State tic ket NEST plainly indicated i
the different movements and expression of a
the Conventions of the l3th as the most Il,
ceptable and strongest that could have bee
made, were Messrs. Brainard, Fletcher and Bale
win. Mr.. Branerd because he had been nom
mated by the Temperance Convention of til
18th, because he was every where declared t
be the united choice of the Free Democrats b.
cause he obtained the plurality in the nomina
ing Committee of the Mass Meeting, and shoul
according TO the usages of such Committee
been confrmed--and because be was Prosder
OF the Mass Convention and would have bee
nominated there in the open Convention by az
camation, except by those committed t
the Rutland Wing ticket, and because h
was and Is most Enthusiastically THE MAN for Oh
occasion and the crisis. Mr.. Fletcher. becau.
his nomination seemed to be acouiescei in h
oil parties and interests, and Mr.. Boldw;n h,
cause he is firm and influential Anti-N ebrask
Democrat q thorough going Temperance ma,
and because, he was on full discussion fairly a.
unanimously nominated by discriminating Con
mittee of the Mass Meeting, and should bo,
e been 50 reported. Were the responsibility tbo,
In the absence Of any new Convention. throw
on us of presenting a State ticket, indicot,
as the best for this peculiar crisis, by the he
lights that are shining on our benighted nat
it must be:
LAWRENCE BRANERD, St. Adams, for Goperno
u RYLaND FLETCHER, Cavendish, LII. Gocerno
DANIEL BALDWIN, Montpelier, for Treasurer