Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1856-06-20


The nomination of Johnston was then de-
clared luminous, only one vote beng given
IN the negative
TX Mayor Conrad of phlladslphia return
ed the thanks Of Pennsylvania.
SPEECH or GOV. JOHNSTON.
Gov. Johnston Of Pcunsy lvuua being call
ed for, came forward, and was most enthus,.
asucaily greeted. lie sad he lacked words
appropriate to tender hls thanks 10 the Con-
venuun for the honor conferred upon hun by
this signal mark of confidence. lie could
not but regret that the choice had not fallen
ON some one OF The many who were wor,hier
than himself The Vice Presidency is an
important and responsible Office. aud mo- man
should be entrusted wita 70 who cannot be
relied on % do hls duty to the whole country
as an honest man and patriot tie had no
desire 10 conceal ms opinions upon any sub
Ject They would be fully and freely ex-
pressed ON all proper occasions Belonging
TO that political organization known as the
American, and adherlng TO 1t with all con-
slstency and iirnnes he was one OF those
WIN are opposed to the present corrupt ma
uonal administration, and he was wiling
nay, eager Ia JON hands with any and all
parties of the opposition, 10 put the present
administration out of power fearful re-
sponslblhty would rest npon that man or that
party that now obstructed the union Of the
tree parties against the pro-slayery admins
irdtun There was now danger to the coun-
try from the extreme doctrines and measures
OF the rosayery party, though he did not
believe the Unlon would be DESTROYED
Cheers We could, and we would, preserve
the Union; but 1t should be for freedom, or
II was not worth preserving. tie was for
free speech, free men, free territories and
Tree States. Tremendous cheers lie was
for no sectional pauy or sectional strife, but
would have all sections alike share in the
privileges and blessings OF this free land
lie was 10 favor of improvements IN our
rivers and hlrbors, for great Pacific rail-
road, md for those measures which would
foster aud protect the industry of the whole
country lie was opposed to all aggression
Of slavery upon Tree territory, and especial
ly condemned the lnfraction Of sacred com
pacls. These were his sentiments and
whether in Or out of places of public trust,
he should ayow and defend them everywhere
Again thanking the Convention for the hon
or conferred upon him. Gov. Johnston retir-
ed amid long and loud cheers.
SPEECH OF GOV. FORD.
Lieut.. Gov. Ford was called out and greet.
ed with load cheers. lie said he was reiolc-
ed at this result II had been fairly, calmly
and deliberately reached. Banks and John
ston were the undoubted choice of the Con-
venllon, and every man would gladly &C
quiesce IN It. Mr. Banks was the man for
the time. lie was thoroughly American, a
sincere Republican. He must be acceptable
TO both No one could refuse to support
him, for he was the best living representative
of American Republicanism IN the United
States. Besides, he is Young Arnerica
personlhed, and success is in HIM and his
name. lie will beat Buchanan and sweep
every free State ike a whrlwind He is A
mechanic, a friend Of the people, and the
people will stand by hun. Gov. Johnston
was then handsomely complmented by the
speaker, and Mr.. Ford discussed the pros
poets OF the party, and claimed that it was
bound to triumph
Gov. Ford discussed the relations Of the
Tree and slave States and maintained that
tho true interest of both sections OF the
country was sought by the parties opposed
to the Pierce and buchanan policy that sa-
very was destructive of the best interest of
not only the North, but Of the South as well.
lie said that we had now no james Buchau.
an Ia lighl, for he had, by his own confession,
stepped OUT Of existence. lie is a non. ent.
~. lie has becnme the embodiment of that
platform built by Pierce, Douglas and The
devil. The speaker then reviewed the acts
OF the Pierce administration, and Character.
lzed them as all marked by mean subservien.
. ey Ia slavery, aud a selfish and cruel disre.
gard OF The welfare Of the whole people.
The following committee was appolnted
Ia wat upon Mr. Banks, aud learn whether
he accepts the nomination
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