Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1858-07-09
THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE.

The proceedings Of the nominating commit
Gee have not generally been published hereto
fore. but as they are really the most impor-
taut part Of the business, and being that which
the people very naturally desire most TO know,
we give them below
The Committee, consisting Of twice the
number Of Senators to which each county Is
entitled. met in the Grand Jury room of the
Court House, aud were organized by the cleo
ton Of Mr. Seymour Of Nergenues as chair
man. and A. y. Swain as Secretary. On mo-
tion, tho convention proceeded TO ballot for
candidate for Governor. Hon. f. n. Briggs
of Brandon nominated Hon. Inland Hall OF
bennington, Mr.. Howard Of Danvillc nomi-
mated Hon Lawrence Brainerd. The follow
ing was the result Of the ballot:
llland Hall, 43
Lawrence Brainerd, 10
Byland Fletcher,
W. G. Kittredgc
Hon IIiland Hall was then declared nominat-
ed, and On motion the nomination was made
unanimous The subject Of Lieut.. Governor
was then discussed at considerable length,
several speeches being made and most Of the
time being spent on this point. Burnam
Martin, Esq, of Chelsea, was nominated, and
Mr.. Green Of Waterbury nominated Hon. A.
j
hi, favor. Mr. Woodbridge of Nergennes
followed in favor Of Mr.. Martin. lie spoke
candidly and very fairly. In supporting Mr.
Martin he had no reference TO antccedents,
but simply because he was a republican. Mr.,
Judevine of Hardwick favored Mr.. Hunton as
a matter of good policy, and not put up a
ticket entirely composed Of those who were
formerly wings lie had preferred another
man for governor. but he had cheerfully yield
ed to the majority. He would support Mr..
Hall heartily, and now as an act Of justice
and fair usage they should put one man on
the State ticket from that section of the Re
publican party from which ne and Others had
come Mr.. Woodbridge replied that he had
nothing whatever against Mr.. Hunton, but
that as Windsor County now had a large pro-
portion of the State officers, it was but just
that it should at this time be given to some
other County. Hon. Portus Baxter Of Der
by. also spoke in favor of Mr. Martin. lie
remembered how Orange county had former
ly been the stronghold Of democracy and was
willing to show appreciation of the work
which had been done there by the Rcpubli-
cans Mr. Gleed of Lamoille favored Mr.
Hunton. Mr. Miner Of Manchester also
spoke on the same side. He thought it just
and the best policy to give those of a formei
political faith, but who now act with the Re
publicans. a representation on the ticket
Others spoke on the question, and though al
were strong in their preference it was graft
fying feature that entire courtesy and goo'
personal feeling prevailed throughout th
discussion. The vote was taken and resulted
as follows;
Burnam Martin, 80
A. =. Hunton, 10
A motion was then made to declare the mo
ton unanimous, but it was not agreed to. an
was afterwards withdrawn.
There was not much contest for Treasurer
though Page of Rutland and Keith of Mont
pelier had strong friends. The vote was f.
q. w. Scott /, j. B. Page 7, Abijah Keith
II. NJ. Bates 80. This nomination was the
made unanimous, and the committee adjourn
ed.
In the matter of Lieut.. Governor, Wind
ham county delegation voted for Martin wit
one exception, and that from Windsor count
was divided b. +. Times.