Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1858-07-08

ated with degree of unanimity that surprised
his most sanguine friends.
The St. Johnsbury Cdledonidn says of Mr..
Hall
IS With the Republican party he heartily
svmpathises, and no one is more decided in his
opposition to the pro-slayery tendency of the
present and preceding national administration
than he.
Burnham Martin, of Chelsea, the nominee
for Lieut.. Governor, Is reputed to well qualified
to discharge the duties of the Office to which he
NAV be called. He was member of the last
House of Representatives, it is needless to say
that he did honor to the trust which his con-
stituents conferred on him."
Of the nominations the Bellows Falls Times
says
g The first and last on the ticket will give
general and we think entire satisfaction to the
people of the whole State. With the second
no fault will be found with the man, buta
large number would have been better satisfied
to have had the Lieut.. Governor from differ
ent section of the Republican party. and as a
matter of good policy, we think it ought to
have been SO. 1t was a narrow and llllberal
spirit that denied it, Mr.. Martin was fairly
and honorably nominated, and SO far as he is
concerned personally is entitled to the confidence
of the Republican party
Tho editor of the Times was Secretary of the
nominating part of the Convention, and prob
ably took notes He says
The proceedings of the nominating committee
have not generally been published heretofore,
but as they are really the most important part
of the business, and being that which the peo-
pie very naturally desire most to know, we
give them below.
Tho Committee consisting of TWICE tie NUM-
Mr-of Senators to which each county is entltled,
met in the Grand Jury room Of the Court
House and were organized by the election of
Mr.. Seymour of Vergennes as chairman, and A.
Swain as Secretary. On motion the convention
proceeded to ballot for candidate for Governor.
Hon, E. N. Briggs of Brandon nominated Hon.
Hiand Hall of Bennington, Mr.. Howard of
Danville, nominated Hon. Lawrence Brainerd.
The following was the result of the ballot.
Inland Hall, 43
Lawrence Brainerd, III
Ryland Fletcher,
W. G. Kittredge,
Hon Inland Hall was then declared nominated
and on motion the nomination was made unan-
imous The subject of Lieut.. Governor was
then discussed at considerable length, several
speeches being made, and most of the time be-
ing spent on this point. Burnham Martin,
ESQ.,, of Chelsea, was nominated, and Mr..
Green of Waterbury nominated Hon. A. P.
Hunton of Bethel, and made speech in his
favor. Mr. Woodbridge of Vergennes followed
in favor of Mr.. Martin. He spoke candidly
and very fairly In supporting Mr.. Martin he
had no reference to antecedents, but simply be-
cause he was republican. Mr.. Judevine
of Hardwick favored Mr.. Hunton as matter
of good policy, and not put up ticket entire
ly composed of those who were formerly
wings. He had preferred another man for
governor but he had cheerfully yielded to the
majority. He would support Mr. Hall heart
lily, and now as an act of justice and tair usage
they should put one man on the State ticket
from that section of the Republican party from
which he and others had come. Mr.. Wood
bridge replied that he had nothing whatever
against Mr.. Hunton, but that as Windsor Coun-
ty now had large proportion of the State
officers it was but just that it should at this
/, time be given to some other County. Hon.
Portus Baxter of Derby, also spoke in favor of
Mr.. Martin. He remembered how Orange
county had formerly been the stronghold of
democracy and was willing to show apprecia-
f ton of the work which had been done there by
the Republicans. Mr.. Gleed of Lamoile ia
vored Mr.. Hunton. Mr.. Miner of Manchester,
! also spake on the same side. He thought it
just and the best policy to give those of a
t former political faith, but who now act with
the Republicans, representation on the ticket.
Others spoke on the question, and though all
r were strong in their preference it was graf
0 flying feature that entire courtesy and good
personal feeling prevailed throughout the dis
=, cusson. The vote was taken and resulted as
A follows
o Burnam Martin, IS
: A. P. Hunton, 10
S A motion was then made to declare the motion
e unanimous, but it was not agreed to, and was
n afterwards withdrawn.
s There was not much contest for Treasurer
though Page of Rutland and Keith of Mont
= pelier had strong friends The vote was for
: G. W. Scott I, J. B. Page Z, Abijah Keith 8,
: ii. M. Bates SO. This nomination was then
F, made unanimous, and the committee adjourned.
U In the matter of Lieut.. Governor Windham
county delegation voted for Martin with one ex-
ception, and that from Windsor county was
g divided.