The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1857-07-18
Essex County Convention.
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Essex County Convention.
In response to call of their committee
delegation of the Republicans of Essex Coun
ty met in Convention at .Guildhall, on thu
9th day of July, 1857, for the purpose of
nominating officers for the ensuing year, ant
organized by clecting John w. Hartshorn
President, Oramcl Crawford and James Ford
Vice Presidents, and Milton Cutler Secretary
William Burbank, X. c. Benton, Richard
Small, George n Dale and Oramcl Craw
ford, were appointed committee on resolu
tons.
On motion of Mr. Burbank. the conven
ton resolved itself into committee of the
Whole for the purpose of considering tn,
subject of county nominations.
Mr.. Crawford in the chair.
After due consideration the committee rose
and by their report through their chairman
proposed to the convention the nomination
of the following persons for the several coun-
tv Offices:
For Senator REUBEN c. BENTON, of Guild
hail.
Assistant Judges-JOHN p. DENIsoN, of
Guildhall, and ASA HIBBARD of West Con-
cord-it being reported to the convention
that Judge Root declined a nomination.
States Attorney-Geo. n. Dale. of Guild
hail.
Judge of Probatc-Wm. Chandler, of
Luncnburg.
Sheritf-David II. Beattie, of Maidstone.
High Bailitf-Elbridge Poor, of Brighton.
Which report was accepted. and the pro-
posed nominations were adopted.
Mr.. Benton for the committee on resou-
tons, reported the following
|. Resolved, That the Republicans of
Essex County have no new principles of poll
cy to advocate-no old ones to abandon: but
they stand where patriots and sagcs have al
ways stood. on the grand basis of equal rights.
advocates of the largest amount of Liberty
tn all mankind. sustained by the protection
of laws wisely framed and righteously exc
cutcd.
. Resolved. That we believe the doctrines
contained in the Declaration of American
Independence are as true as when they were
first promulgated ; and that in the denial of
the recognized equality of all men by the
Supreme Court in the bred Scott Decision. "
We recognize shameful pcrvcrsion of the
doctrines of the Republic. and an outrage up
on the innate and inaicnablc rights of men ::
and. that. relying on the intelligence and pat
r"'i>m Of the people. We will unite our earn
est cndcavor> to purify the source of this cx-
tra-ludcial error.
3. Resolved. That the interests and safety
Of our Republic require the continued and
united effort of all friends of Freedom. to
preserve and extend the principles bcqucath-
Ct! TO us by the founders of our Government
and hold III check the tide of southern usur-
patton and slavery through our country
I. Resolved. That. while we advocate no
interference with state rights existing under
the provisions of the United States Con>iitll-
ton. We are rs ever. opposed to the extension
of slavery over another inch of territory.
whether north or south. east OF west and
that We are opposed to the admission into
our Union of another slave state from any
quarter or for any cause whatever
5. Resolved. That while Kansas still
blccd>. the star Of Liberty rises in St Lou
is. 4 terror to evil doors. Il promise to the
ark of Freedom. the harbingcr of universal
Liberty.
6. Resolved. That we cordially approve.
and will heartily support the nominations
made by the Republican State Convention
holden at Burlington. on the first lav of July.
1851.
:. Resolved. That We heartily approve the
nominations made by this convention for
county officers. and will use our best cndcav-
orS to secure their election
Which report was accepted and the rcso-
lutions were unanimously adopted.
VIM. II. Hartshorn. David IIibbard. Ste
phcn Howe. VIM Burbank and Elbrlyc
Poor were appointed county committee and
empowered to fill any vacancies that might
occur in the nominations made bv the Con-
vcntion. Adjourned.
J.W. HAiTSIIORN, President.
MHToN CUTLER, Secretary.