Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1858-07-09


Crane, j. w. Sayles, II. N. Judson, Ansel
Eddy, Geo. l.. Williams, l.. c. Snyder.
Jericho, ANDREW Warner, L. F. Will
bur, II. S. Blodgett, E. II. Lane, L. A. Bish-
op, II. o. Gibbs, l.. Reed.
Million, 8.-Reed Bascom, Ii. l.. lloxie,
j. II. Booth, o. Wilkins, d. L. Meeker, T.
D. Pearlc, F. B. Hathaway, j. p. Clark.
ShsBurne, 4.-Geo. Bliss, L. A. Barstow,
Ezra Mech, R. Rogers.
81. George, 2.-Smith Wright, Geo. Hins-
dale.
UnderhiN, Ga. l.. Lane, j. Robinson,
j. Wells, E. Hanaford, G. W. Reynolds, L.
Bourn.
Wesyord, S.-Amos Hobart, NJ. b. Rice,
S. G. Merriam, w. II. Macomber, G. C.
Chase.
NiNiston, 6.-Wm. Miller, E. Brownell,
E. Whitney, c. L. Sprague, d. B. Fay,
c. w. Brownell
On motion of Salmon Wires, it was voted
that Committee of five should be appointed
by the President, to report resolutions for the
action of the Convention thereon. The fol-
lowing persons were appointed said Commit
tee. Salmon Wires, E. II. Wheeler, E.
Beecher, Reed Bascom. E. B. Andrews.
The Convention adjourned till after dinner
AFTERNOON. Convention was called
to order by the President. On motion it was
voted to proceed to the nomination of Sena-
tors. Lucius E. Chittenden of Burlington
was nominated for first Senator, and there
being no other nomination, the vote was taken
riva poce, and Mr.. Chittenden was unani-
mously nominated.
For second Senator several persons were
proposed, and ballot was had. E. D. Mason
of Richmond had a majority. On motion it
was voted, mem con, that Mr.. Masons nominal
ton should be declared unanimous.
For third Senator, several persons We're
proposed, and a ballot was had. Josiah
futile of Essex had a majority. On motion
it was voted, mem. con-, that Mr.. Tuttle's
nomination should be declared unanimous
For first Assistant Judge of the County
Court, several persons were proposed and a
ballot was had. David Fish of Jericho had
majority. On motion it was voted, mem. con. ,
that Mr.. Fish's nomination should be declar-
cd unanimous.
For second Assistant Judge Of the County
Court several persons were proposed and bal
lot was had. John Work of Huntington had a
majority. On motion it was voted, mem, con- i,
that Mr.. Works nomination should be declar-
ed unanimous.
For Judge Of Probate several persons were
proposed, and ballot was had. w. H.
French of Burlington, had q majority. On
motion it was voted, ncm con-. that Mr.
French Is nomination should be declared I'M
animous
For States Attorney, E. R. Hard was pro-
posed, and the vote being taken. rira roce,
Mr.. Hard was unanimously nominated
For Sheriff, n B. Flanagan of Hinesburgh,
was proposed, and the vote being taken, rira
roce, Mr.. Flanagan was unanimously nomi-
mated.
For High Bailiff several persons were pro-
posed and ballot was had. Harminus
Halbert of Westford had a majority. On
motion it was voted, mem. con that Mr. Hal
bcrt's nomination should be declared unani-
nous.
The Committee on Resolutions, by their
Chairman, Mr.. Wires, reported the follow
ing Resolutions for the consideration of the
Convention.
RESOLUTIONS.
Resolved, That this Convention cordially approve
the action Of the late State Convention at Mont
pelier, in the nomination of Inland Hall for Gov
ernor, Durham Martin for Lieut.. Gov and Henry
NJ Bates for Treasurer, of this State, and heartily
respond to the patriotic Resolutions adopted by
that body, and that we will use our best exertions
to secure the triumph of both in the coming cleo
ton
Resolued, That we look upon the success Of the
great Republican party of the Union the only
sure guaranty for the restoration OF the govern
to the true constitutional policy Of the earlier and
better days of the Republic from which it has been
widely diverted by the reckless ind INSCRIPTIONS
action of the ultra pro-slavery propagandists who
control the present administration.
Resolved, That the enormous and extravagant
expenditure of the public funds, the corrupt and
shameless waste and the unprecedented accumula-
tion of public debt, which distinguish the Admin
istration of James Buchanan, demand the united
and emphatic reprobation Of the American People.
Resoiuea, That we unanimously recommend to
the voters Of Chittenden County the entire ticket
this day nominated. as worthy their confidence
and support.
The report of the Committee was accepted
and the resolutions adopted unanimously
COUNTY COMMITTEE.
On motion of j. French, Samuel Hunting
ton, E, Beccher and A. B. Halbcrt, were
elected County Committee for the year ensu-
ing.
COUNTY CONVENTION.
On motion Of D. Roberts, it was voted that
the County Committee be instructed to call
County Conventions hereafter as Delegate
Conventions, after the plan acted on the pre-
sent year.
TOWN COMMITTEES.
Reports of the several Town Committees |
appointed for the year ensuing, were made as
follows
Bohon.-R. j. Morse, John Webster, L.
ID. Church,
burlington. u "A .Shcdd, Gardner S. Bodg-
EFT, S. Huntington.
CharioHe.-P. E. Pease, H. Ii. Newell,
James Squire.
Colc4estr,-A, o. Hood, Henry White,
Arthur Allen.
ESstr.-T.W W. r. Nichols, Edwin Andrews,