Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-06-22
The Know-Something Con-
vention.
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Of New York City; Stebbens and Van Voc
rhies Of Rochester, and Richardson Of Al
bany; Chas. w Slack of Boston, and Tx.
Gov. Boutwell,, with thirty delegates repre-.
seuiing Massachusetts
Second Despatch.
The Convention organized at 10 A. NJ. by
the selection of q. W. Slack lof Massachu-
sets temporary chairman; Burr OF Ohio and
Baker Of Michigan, Secretaries. After the
appointment of Committee on Credentials,
the Convention permanently organized By
the selection OF the Hon. Mr.. Sebbins as
President three Vice Presidents and three
Secretaries. A Committee Of nine were APP
/ pointed on platform for the party as follows:
E. McMullen, New York B. f. Adrich,
Mass. Doctor +. w. Wood. Rhode Island;
Johnson, Penn S. c. Vans. Ohio ; l.. Smith,
Hobart, Mich II w. Clark. Ind; n. G.
Green, H.; J. NJ. Burgess, Wis. The Com
nlttee VIII report today, and AZ far as an out
slider can judge, the planks Of the platform
will be as follows; Determined and deadly
opposition 70 Slavery. Restoration Of Mis-
sour Compromise. Internal improvements.
Protection to American Industry The ques-
ton OF Temperance viii be left entirely to
localities.
Senator Wilson and large number Of
the Philadelphia Delegates are hourly ex-
pected.
The Anti Slavery llindoos are well repre-
sented and openly state that they have no
confidence IN the integrity Of the Barker and
Ullman proscnpuoni-is. They are opposed
to the Silver Cray toady,sm TO the South.
CLEVELAND. June II.
The Committee onl Resolutions from the
Know Something Convention, consisting Of
one from each State, have reported series.
They were revised, slightly modified, and
passed today The Preamble asserts that
the servIli,y Of the ave power, chsracteris>
tic Of existing political parties, IS injurious
to manhood, to the best interests Of the
North, and TO the liberties Of the Republic.
The first resolution declares that the is
sue before the American Republics whe-
ther freedom Is to be limited to free States.
or slavery to slave States. I'd. That the
issue has been forced upon the country by
slave power sggressions. 81. That these
aggressions. and especially the Nebraska
outrages and the assault upon the elective
franchise OF Kansas have aroused the free
men of the Republic and that they will
maintain their rights and resist the addition
of slave territory. 4ih. That they will main
tain the nationality Of freedom. 5th. That
the friends Of freedom should make princ-
pie, not birthplace the test of ADMISSION to
citizenship. 9th That We will repel every
ecclesaslical interference la political affairs
by foreign poteniste, ponif or priest, as
destructive of the right to worship God &C
cordng To the dictates Of conscience and lib
ery. 9TH. Recommends action in the sew
eral States for the promotion Temperance.
cth. Agreeing TO support Free Schools Free
Labor, and llarhor improvements. 9th. To
strive for the election Of men of integrity,
and with nerve sufficient to resist aggression
/ of any kind. lOlh. For these objects we
are ready 10 uni,e with all men, under any
name or organization, TO aid in carrying in
to operation these principles.
CLlyELAND, Friday, June H.
/ The Committee chosen to draft Consti-
tuition for the National Organization Mr.
Prince Of Massachusetts, Chairman, report
ed yesterday afternoon. The Constitution
provides for the following officers: Presl-
dent, Vice President Secretary, Treasurer,
and Inside Sentinel the National League
TO be composed of delegates chosen by the
several Leagues in the ratio Of each States
representation in the lower House of Con
gress.
An animated discussion ensued upon
proposition TO insert IN the Constitution an
article declaring that this organization does
not intend making independent nominations
unless driven TO do so by the failure or refu-
sal OF other influential political bodies to
nominate men thoroughly sound upon the
great absorbing question of Freedom aud re-
slstanco TO the expressions Of the Slave
Power.
Several opposed the introduction Of such
an article, and others warmly advocated il.
Mr.. Seymour Of New York spoke 10 en-
thusiastic terms Of WIN. II. Seward as per-
son likely 10 secure as many votes, If not
more, than any other man IN the Free States.
Mr.. llsnscom of Massachusetts, in pun
gent and decidedly able speech opposed what
seemed TO him an attempt TO commit tins or
ganization to any particular individual lie
thought we should remember that there we're
other States than New York. He thought
there was such place as the West; and he
had heard Of a man named Chase. A2-
plsuse.
Messrs Vail of Indiana, Prince of Massa-
ceusetts, Johnson OF Pennsy wanna, Keller Of
Ohio and others. followed on the same side
in speeches of much spirit and ability.
Mr.. Prince spoke in the highest terms Of
Mr.. Stewards ability, craftsmanship and char
acter, and thought If he was nominated I'M
der favorable auspices he would sweep the
free States like a whrlwind. Still he con
sldered 1t premature and injudlcious to bring
forward the name Of any man at this early
day. He would go for any man in our Or
der or out Of il. whatever his antecedenis
who WAS for Freedom, and would be likely
TO unite the greatest number Of the oppon>
ents of Slavery extension. His speech was
received with much favor, promoted good
feeling, and was frequently applauded.
Second Despatch.
Itcelpe O'Clock .u.-The Convention at 10
/ O'Clock proceeded to ballot for permanent Of
, ticers of the National League, under the
/ Constitution adopted yesterday. II is said
, that the Hon. Mr.. Griswold of Ohio was
elected President and Richardson of New
York Secretary. For Vice President either
Elk Gov. Boutwell, Of Massachusetts or the
, Hon. Mr. Woodwork Of Illinois. Both were
, prominently named before and during the
. balloting. For Treasurer man from Penn
; sylyania- Inside Sentinel unknown. Con
5 siderable discussion was had in relation TO
the State which should have the Secretary
, ship. A permanent salary was fixed for the
Secretary. II is rumored that two of the Off.
GERS are Of foreign birth, but have resided in
: this country many years and are men Of re-
{ sponsibllity and great worth.
D Third Despatch.
4 The Convention adjourned sine die at
Z o'clock today, having completed its lsbors
: You have already received the platform Of
!, the Order a. given to the world. After ia
y adoption by vote Of the Committee con.
= siderable discussion ensued upon their pas
sage. in which eloquent addresses were