The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1856-06-25

fliation and cooperation of tho men of
all parties, however differing from us in
other respects, in support of the princi-
pies herein declared. and believing that
the spirit OF our institutions as we'll as
the Constitution of our country guarsn-
tees liberty of conscience and equality of
rights among citizens, we oppose all leg
islation imparing their security"
The separate resolutions were read in
perfect silence, and each was received
with hearty applause. That following
the resolution coudemuing polygamy aud
Slavery was tremendous.
The convention then proceeded to con-
si1er The subject of the nomination Gov.
Patterson of New York, Withdrew the
name Of VIM. II Seward Judge Spad-
ing of Ohio, withdrew the name of Judge
Mclean, and Mr. Mitchell the name of
S. =. Chase. Letters from tie two lat
ter were read A communication from
the North Americans was on motion Of
Mr. Giddings tabled. but afterwards re-
considered and sent to committee. An
informal ballot was then had for Presi-
dent On counting the votes j. c FRE-
MONT had $50 votes and Judge Mclean
had 1876 votes. The New England Del
egation entire and majorities from New
York, Mary land, AID Ohio: Michigan,
Wisconsin, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky and
| California, entire were for FREMONT 1t
was stated that the first choice of New
York, Michigan and Wisconsia, was Mr..
Seward of Kentucky, Mr.. Chase. Sub
sequently the nomination of Mr.. Far
MONT was formally made, and then he
was unanimously declared the candidate
OF the Republican party.
On Thursday the convention proceed
ed to make nomination for Vic, Presi-
dent. The names of Dayton of n J
Lincoln of H. Wilmot of Penn, Sum.
ner and other were presented. Ga in
formal ballot, WV. i. DAYTON of n. j.,
had largo majority and WAS subsequent
ly nominated. Speeches we're made by
persons from all parts of the country,
and high degree of unanimity and en-.
thu'iasm prevailed.
The convention directed their com
mittce to call Il Young Mems Convcn-
ton at IIarri>burgh Pa, in September
next. The contention then gave niuo
cheers for their nominees and adjourned
sine die.
- Mr.. Fillmore arrived at New York
in the steamer Atlantic on Sunday night.
\ delegation Of the Common Council Of
the city waited upon and conducted him
to his hotel.
- Col. Benton has come out in favor
of Mr.. Buchanan He is the Democrat
ic candidate for Governor Of Missouri
and if he succeeds must have the ruffians
on his side.
- FoRE!GS The English Press treat
the dismissal of Mr. Champion as the act
; Of the President and not Of the people
They profess to think that Mr. Pierce
, has conducted himself in the matter for
purposes OF political effect. tits thought
E the British Lion will conteat himself
, with growl Of di.peasnre, but will not
/ retaliate by dismissng Mr. Dallas, who
seems to have won golden opinions on all
sides Advices received in Londln from
! Australia, are TO effect that large in.
: crease has been made in the yield Of
= gold. The recognition of the Walker
government By our own, is regarded as
! very inconsistent with our professions Of
conscientious neutrality
c On the 2Sth ult.. an attempt was made
t at Madrid, to assassinate the Qleen OF
Spain. She WAS riding in her carriage
when fellow drew bis pistol! but wa:
5 luckily arrested before lie had time to
fire He was ofa secret band Of conspi
Z rators who had drawn lots TO determine
which Of the rasclls should make the at
tempt The "g1llant" fellow was placed
e ia secure quarters.
. There has bsen devastating in
undation of the Loire and Cher il
c France. The city Of Tours was FLIED
J. with water Large numbers of people
y have been carried off and drowned i
y is said that the freshet extends to a
e least twenty leagues, The damage il
+ immense and has even affected the grair
= marsc, in England.
i A submSrine cable has been laiC
Al from O4densburgh to Prescott, Canada
F by which a infamous line of Telegraph
J. reaches from New York to Canada.
,e "A couple of Internal villains hav
lie been arrested in Lake County Indiana
by ri K rton's police detectives, for put