Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1855-08-25
nrrnnIIcAN coNYENrIoN.

convention was temporarily ofgahiNu ny Nt
appointment of Hon Joseph Wood, Chairman,
and B. w. Dean, ESQ, Secretary. On motion
the chair appointed O. H. Plat of Braiileboro.
%. s. Howard of Townshend, George Howe
Of Brauleboro, l.. S. Walker Of Grafton, and
ID. o. Gale Of Londonderry, a committee TO
nominate officers for the permanent organization
Of the convention. The committee subsequent
ly reported tho following who were duly cleo
ted viz;
Hon. A. Sioddard. President
Hon. VIM. r. shafer, Vice Prcsi-
Elbu Field. Esq, dents.
ch@ IS Cummings Cumming Secretaries.
On motion the chair appointed tho following
committee on Resoluiions--O. II. Plat, H..
W. Dean, Stephen Niles, c. u. Smith and
Joseph Wood.
On motion voted to take recess until l I9
O'Clock, p. NJ.
The convention re-assembed according to adj
journmeu..
On motion committee on nomination, APP
pcriuued among the several towns according to
the basis laid down in the call for the conyen-
ton, was appointed, which committee was d.
recled 10 present 10 the convention list Of
names for the various county officers, Probate
Judges, County and Town Committees; and il
was further voted that the delegates from the
towns that were but partially represented, be
allowed to cast tho full number ot ballots 10
..i,s-i 1901. ',~..s ..'~.- ---r~-'.v..iy ~-'i'laA
Tho nominating committee aiier mature de-
liberation, reported TO the convention the fol
lowing Names TO wit -
SRators-llorace Fletcher, Townshend;
Asa Keyes. Baltleboro
Ebenezer Howe, Jr., Vernon.
asst. Ju9ges-Wm, Harris, Windham
Emory Whcelock, Newfane;
Safes An'y.--John n. Baxter, Bellows Falls.
S,vG-Stephen Niles, Halifax.
Nigh Baib6-D. o. Gale, Londonderry.
Judges Of Probate.
Royal Tyler, for District Of Marlboro.
Abshai Sioddard, for District Of Wesimins-
ter
County conpunce.--B. W. Dean Of Graf
ton, Farley Starr OF jacksonville, WIN. Harris,
Jr., of W.ndhain. Barnard Lynde Of Gailford,
j. l.. Pierce Of Londonderry.
To,rn Committees.
A,hens-Jobn Austin, Jr.
Braitleboro-George Howe.
Brookine-Asa L. Flint.
Dover-John b. Gould.
Dummerslon-wm. o. Miller.
Grafion-Lewis :. Walker.
Guildford--Lcvi Boyden.
Aqlbbla ihitAsE-t1s;b n, ~ M CEDAR
Londonderry-O. l.. Whilcomb.
Newfane-R. Dunklee.
Putuey-w. Houghion.
Rockingham Walter Taylor.
Townshond Gilman Chamberlin
vernon - .
Wardsbaro-A. Ralnsdel.
Wesimins,er--Peylon Ranney.
hitingham-lIoughion Sawyer.
Wilmingion--origen Smith.
Windham-ClaIk Slearns.
Which report was accepted, and the list
adopted as the candidates OF the convention.
The committee on Resolutions reported
through its chairman, The following
Resolutions.
RfIoired, That We rcaifirm and adopt as express
siye of the sentiments OF the Republican Party Of
this County, the resolutions Of the Republican State
Convention at Durlingtou that the time for COM
promises the subject Of slavery has passed, and
the issue is now presented to the American people,
whether slavery or freedom shall be national
Resolrei, That to this national administration
as carsng the repeal ~ the Missouri comprru,isa
which has led to the scenes Of mob violence and an
archy, in Kansas, and the removal Of Gov Reeler,
at the instigation Of Strngfellow and his gang Of
rliiians, belongs the unfadng infamy Of being the
instrument for the opening Of the free territories to
the cause Of Slavery
Resofrsd, mat In "a nvpubiiu ri,ivi, depends ~.
It's existence upon the virtue and intelligence of the
people, 1t is eminently the duty Of the National and
State Governments to elevate and purify the cleo
tive franchise, by securing TO the people, Religious
freedom, free Schools and a free Bible providing
stringent safeguards against fraudulent naturaliza-
ton, and the deportation by foreign authorities Of
paupers and conyicts to this country.
Resolred. That we cordially approve Of the Re
publican nomination for State officers and Of the
county nominations Of this Convention and will
give them hearty support.
Resoired, That We the members Of this Conven-
ton profoundly depore the circumstances, which,
threatens to produce division among the friends Of
freedom in this county, that with a sincere wish to
promote harmony, and in the spirit Of Cancellation
and concession, we have sought in the selection Of
candidates, to consult the wishes and feelings Of
all, irrespective Of any other considerations than
the Advancement, Of the cause of freedom, and we
cordially tender to those who purpose TO meet on the
2lst inst our earnest hope that actuated by like
spirit their proceedings may eyentuate in healing
present divisions, and presenting the Republicans
Of this county with firm and unbrokcn ranks.
Resolrea, That the President of this Convention
he requested to transmit the above resolutions to
the presiding officer of the Mass Convention to as
semble on the 2lst inst.
The report was accepted and the above res
olutions unanimously adopted
On motion, the convention adjourned sine
die. A. SroppAnp. President
c. B. Smith, ''''e'a''e'
COUNTY NOMINATIONS. The Windsor Coun-