Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-06-26

MIR. Wilm0t from the committee to confer
with the North Americans, said that they had
not come to any conclusion, and reported in fa-
vor Of appointing committee to address the
people of the country of all parties, and urge
thom to unite in this movement. The report
was accepted.
Mr.. Elliot of Massachusetts then read a com
mlnication from Mr. Banks, saying, g Do not
allow my name to lie used for President" The
nation wants him where he is. lie WAS uthor-
isod to withdraw Mr., Summers name. Massa
chusetts cannot afford to lose him from the Sen
ate. Three cheers for Sumner. Mr.. Wilson
had been here, AMI has peremptorily declined
the nomination. Now Massachusetts calls upon
you to unite in such a man as will lead you to
victory. The Convention then voted to proceed
to u formal ballot
Mr.. Stevens Of Pennsylvania, withdrew Mr.
Wiimot' name Mr.. Root of Ohio said he had
seen Gov. Ford, and he withdrew his name.
Th. formal ballot was then taken, and wis
unanimous for Dayton.
A gentlemen from Pennsylvania said there
was difference of opinion in thcirdeegaton in
regard to the success Of the ticket. The old men
were cautious but the young men enthusiastic.
Fremont is stronger to-day than yesterday, and
will be stronger to morrow than to-day.
in this city took vote in his shop this morn
ing, where there were thirty-one Democrats,
and all voted for Fremont [Great applause.
A committee of nine were appointed to ill.,
form the nominees of their nomination.
Mr. Schneider of Illinois, the editor Of the
German paper in Illinois. got the floor, and
said the Germans would go heart and soul for
the platform and nominees Of the Convention.
Fremont would receive the majority of the Ger
man vote in the Union Already onc-half of
the German papers in the country have avowed
that Fremont is their first choice.
The Germans regard this rs contest between
free and slave labor. and, being laborers them
selves, they 90 for free labor. Illinois will give
20 900 majority for the ticket.
Mr.. Welles Of California returned thanks in
behalf Of California for the honor done her IL
nominating IA California man. If any human
being can carry California for freedom it is Ere
mont.
John p. Hale then entered the hall, and was
received with the most tremendous applaus -
He congratulated the Convention npon its spirl
of unanimity This Convention was assembled
to say not 80 much how the government should
be administered rs whether we shall have u gov
ernment lie was not surprised at the events o
the day, as some are The events are the frui
of pro-slavery democratic administration. II
spoke at length, and said New Hampshire WA
sound to the core on this subject 1t cannot b
that Pennsylvania will prove recreant. The hal
vest is ready for the sice-the blessings of Go
hang over us, and VIC only want faith enoug I
pluck them. lie was thankful that at last til
lsts and fogs have rolled away, and it is no.
an open fight between freedom and slavery.
The crisis has come, and every brave man wi
thank God that it has come in his day
Philip Dorseheimer, nm old German of Z
y.,rs, residence in New York, spoke for the Ge
~ as of Western New York. He pleged his be
eli rts to carry the Germans of New York al
Pennsylvania for the ticket.
John A. King of New York next spoke.
had hoped circumstances wolld have permits
Stewards name to be presented here, and II
had been it would have been approved but
name was not presented, and Ntw York had
wish but to take hin who would best fulfill t
hopes and desires Of the Convention. She we
for Fremont now, and she will do honor to HI
self in the coming contest. he had no dou
of the result He Landed Fremont and Dayt
Us being true on the question which now a.
tates the country. lie believed that they c
and will be elected
Jacob Callamer of Vermont pledged 2OO
majority for Fremont in that State and 1t
was insisted upon, 80 600.
Judge Test of Indiana pledged from l5,O
to 20 900 majority for the Republican ticket
that State.
Gov. Kent of Maine said that State wo'
give q triumphant majority for the Republic
ticket in the National and State elections.
New England asked, was to be forgiven for IN
ing furnished the head Of the present Admin
tration.
Mr.. Eliot Of Massachusetts, said that 81
would ratfy the nominations at the ballot
next fail.
Henry Wilson next took the stand, an
great applause. He said Massachusetts wo
sustain the platform and the nominees by
amounted majority He predicted the elect
of the ticket All We want is thorough
ganizatiou. He suggested that the young II
hold State Conventions Immediately, to RAJ
the nominations.
David Wilmot of Pennsylvania next spo
Pennsylvania at first was disheartened and
pirited. Why in the name of God and OF JUS
can we not carry Pennsylvania Have we 81
so low that mercenary politicians can drag
down. We can carry the State, and we !.
All that is necessary is to go, with our pr
ples inscribed upon our banners, among the
ple. Let us carry Pennsylvania. (Voit
g We will we will" Applause)
Mr.. Williams of Pennsylvania spoke lot
Western border, and made an earnest appea