Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1857-09-11

executive committee of the Chapman Hall body,
in all measures for the good of the common
cause, during the campaign.
The committee on resolutions reported the fol-
loving settles, which were unanimously adopted
RESOLVED That We Americans Of Massachusetts, in
convention assembled affirm the principles Of the
Springfield PLATFORM which have Termed the basis Of our
past erts, and constitute the polar star Of present
duty
Resored That with the principles and the same
standard bearer and appealing to the patriotic
sentiments Of the people in 1855 with the same
efforts we shall meet with the same success
Resolved. That diminuon Of State expenditures Is
an ISSUE OF vital and absolute Importance In the az
proachng election. and that in opinion the words Of
our candidate for Governor in his message of last
January, shat the time has fully arrived not only
for economy, but for retTenchment and reform are true
ana should nave been Needed by the last Legislature,
ResotUed That the Republican party, which controlled
the Legislature Of 1855, and Of the present year is
these two legislative bodies
Resolved, That Henry Gardner, John h Clifford
sno Chandlrr X. Rawson, whose names are presented
ior re-eectlon to their respective oees have worhiy
done their 4uty in the past and should the votes
o. cry citizen, who values The best interests of the
Oommhowealth and that Alex Dewitt, Benjamin L. Al
ZEN ana Timothy Ingraham, whose names are presented
% the people, emneny worthy of the SURFACES and
htsd for the posts to which they have been nominated
ReS3fusd Finally, that appeal to every American,
and to every citizen Massachusetts Who values
great name and prosperity to unite with in eectlng
the ticket this day tbs suage OF the indie
On motion of Mr.. George W Warren, of Bos
ton, vote of thanks was unanimously passed to
the officers of the Convention, for the manner in
which they had performed their duties, and Mr..
Baker seized the occasion to make another long.
winded speech, defining anew his position, in ia
vor of the measures and nominees Of this Con.
venton.
On motion of Mr.. Turner OF Brookline, the of
fcers of this body were requested and instructed
to notify such of the nominees as had not al
ready been notified of their nomination.
The Chapman Hall and fremont Temple Con-
ventions both voted when they adjourned to meet
in one body at Faneuil Hall, at o'clock to hear
addresses from the nominees for Governor and
Lieut.. Governor, who had notified them that
they would rhen and there appear to speak for
themselves, in response to their nominations,
whish they accordingly did.
JOINT CONVENTION AT FANEuIL HALL
The Faneuil Hall meeting was called to order
at halfpast five o'clock, by A. c. Carey of Ips-
witch, with tive Vice Presidents from each coun-
ty, after which the nominations were ratified, and
speeches were made by Gov. Gardner, Hon. AL
exander Dewitt, and Others A preamble and res.
olutions were adopted, re-afirming devotion to
National American principles and faithful adher.
ence to the platform promulgated by the Nation
al American Council. The Convention was very
enthusiastic and harmonious.