Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1856-03-01
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BRATTLEBoRo, VT.
SATURDAY, MARCH /, 1886.
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN coNvEN.
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The Informal Convention of the republican
party, called by the republican committees of
the several states for the purpose OF insttuiing
measures for national nominating convention.
met at Piisburg, Pa, on Friday last. Il was
temporarily organized by the appointment Of
John \. King Of n. Y, as Chairman, aud Dr.
Stone Of Boston, VIM. =. Clark Of Iowa, rs
secretaries. 4 committee of one from each
state was appointed TO report permanent or
eanization. While the committee were out
Horace Greeley, J. II. Giddinps. Rev Mr. Love
JOY Of ILL.,, and MIR. Gibson of o., addressed the
convention. FRAscis T. BLAia of Md, was
chosen President with ls Vice Presidents. a.
mong whom we notice the name of Lawrence
Bfanerd, and five Secretaries. A result
ton appointing a committee Of one from each
state to draft an address and resolutions was APP
pointed. aud paper, submitted by Mr.. Blair,
containing the opinions Of the southern friends
Of republican principles, was read and ordered
Ia he printed, The following dispatch from Phil
adelphia, was received with lhunders Of applause
American party no longer united Raise the
republican banner. No farther extension Of sla-
very. The Americans are with you' Charles
Kremlin of Ohio spoke in denuncialion of the
executive, and defending the republicans from
charge Of secionalism. Passmore Williamson
was called for with. great applause, but excused
himself from speaking. lively sally ensued
between the Michigan and Ohio delegation as to
a lack Of back bone in some members Of Con-
gross from the latter state. After several
speeches from Spaulding and Foo.e Of Ohio,
Bliss Of Mass, ami others, all urging prudence
in the platform, the meeting adjourned ill l-2
p. m.
AT the morning session on Saturday, speeches
were made by various gentlemen, and a most en-
thusiastic spirit prevailed. MIR. Julian Of lndi-
ana, chairman Of the committee on organization
made report recommending the appointment
Of an executive national Committee Of one from
each state also that a national convention be
held at Harrisburg on Tuesday. the l7ih ofJune
next, with representation from each state dou-
bic that Of the Congress delegation, to nominate
a president also recommends the organization
ofclubs in every township throughout the Union.
The report was accepted but subsequently, al
tel several motions and good deal Of discuss
ion on the subject Of the place of holding the
convention, Harrisburg was stricken out, and
Philadelphia substituted, the motion being car
rled almost unanimously.
The committee on resolutions then reported.
giving history Of the slavery question from the
commencement Of the government up to the pre-
sent time, with the legislative action upon IT,
large portion Of the report was devoted to
Kansas, and the conduct Of the present admin
is,ralion seyerly denounced The document is
very able, but is to be withheld for the presnt,
for revision, if found 10 be necessary
She resolutions were as follows The first
demands repeal Of all laws relating to the in
Production Of slavery into the uniied States ter.
ri,ories; the second supports, by all lawful
means our brethren in Kansas, and gives full
weigh in favor Of the admission of Kansas in
to the Union as free state the third expresses
the belief that tho conduct OF tho administration
has been weak and highly reprehensible on the
Kansas question, and urges the republicans to
use every effort to overthrow the administration
The resolutions, after a short debate, were
unanimously adopted, with nine cheers. Mr..
Bond of S. c. moved that committee Of safety
be appointed, TO meet any emergency that may
arise in case of conflict in Kansas with the
fedral troops. An anxious discussion arose up
on this; and, at the request Of some Of the
members, who urged It's imprudence, Mr. Bond
Withdrew his motion. DR.. Spauiding Of Ohio
moved the printing Of all the documents. Car
ried. After a vote of thanks to the officers. the
convention adjourned sine de-