Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1859-08-19
Nominations all declared to be
unanimous.
The Committee on Resolutions
reported the following:


The Committee on Resolutions |
reported the following:
Resolved, That we adhere firmly to the original |
principle which called our nation into existence,
and which is fully set forth in the declaration OF
independence, viz that every human being has
natural right to his liberty.
Resolred. That slavery in the United States
exists only by virtue of the local law of particu
lar States, and while we would interfere with the
local law of no State, we yet believe it to be the
duty of every American citizen to oppose all eff
forts to extend the force Of such law over terri
tory where slavery does not now exist.
Resolred, That the present administration, by
using the influence, patronage and treasure Of
the National Government for thepurpose of adj
vancing and strengthening slavery, has forfeited
our respect, and deserves amarked rebuke from
the people.
Resolred, That the course Of the present adj
ministration in opposing the Morrill, Land Bill,
the Homestead Law, and in taking away our
mails, while money is expended and sought to be
expended for political and party purposes, and
especially for the extension of slavery by pur-
chasing slave territory, is to be regarded not as
healthy retrenchment, but as blow aimed AT
the increase of the intelligence and best interests
of the people.
Resolved, That we reiterate our adherence to the
Philadelphia Platform of 1855, and that we fully
endorse the principles set forth in the resolutions
passed at the late State Republican Convention
at Bnttleboro, and that we will cordially sup
port the candidates there nominated.
After the nominations were con-
frmed the learned candidate for
senator was called upon for a speech.
He made few remarks; alluded to
his past political course, and gave
the people to understand that the
past should be an index to the fu-
ture: that he ever had and ever
should labor for the advancement Of
republican principles, the only true
safeguard of our nation.
But the telling speech of the day
was made by Hon. A. J. Rowell o
Troy, the smartest and blacklist
white man in Orleans County. His
remarks were pithy, pointed, pun
gent, full of humor, and just such a.
the convention needed to allay an,
i'll feeling that might have arisen il
consequence of disappointed hope
in the selection or rejection of par
ticular men. He said he felt as tn
girl did the day after she was mar
ried. who said she @felt as thoug
she loved everybody" and so dio
he feel. He felt as though he coul
fellowship with all in the great re
publican church, whether they wer
formerly Know Nothings, republt
cans of the strictest sect" or al
cient democrats who had forsakc
the evil WAYS of that foul party
He was willing to let by-goncs b
by-gones, and to shake hands owe
past differences. The ticket nom
mated was not just to his liking, bu
> he could and would support eac
man upon it, and appealed to ever
man present to initiate his exampl
y During his remarks he was loud
- applauded, and their effect for GOO
~ was plainly to be seen. A first ra
Congressman was spoiled when NJ
Rowell went to specializing. T
has more talent than seven tenths
them.
Convention adjoured.
L. RICHMOND, Pres't.
A. A. EARLE, Sec'y.
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