Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1859-06-24
DEATH OLE MRS. WRIGHT.

without warning. w TN the exception OF
brief periods at Hardwick, and with her
daughter, Mrs. Howes, in Montreal. Mrs
Wright has been resident of Montpelier for
nearly half century Coming as the wife
of the first pastor, who was foremost in every
good word and work, she discharged admira-
bly, the duties Of her station. ever adding to
an earnest and pure religious character grace
and dignity Of department which made her
emnently a christian lady. Indeed, many
who knew her best have rovercntly recognized
her marked character, by giving her the title
of Lady Wright" We need not add that
she was dearly beloved by all who knew her
and that while these motrn the loss of a
friend, they joyfully believe that for her to
die was gain.
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION.
The harrington Tones gives full report of
the Democratic State Convention held on the
18TH, and, in the more forcibe than elegant
language of the factions in the Democratic
party. announces that the "Stump Tails are
triumphant" and "the Cow Bows on the
wano r. OF course; just as we expected.
The 'stump-tailed cows afforded no sort of
handle to the "boys who could neither
catch hold. nor hold on if they could catch
hold Besides that nsuperablc difficulty,
there were at least five dozen COWS to each
"cow-bo The 'boys" stood no sort of
chance, therefore, and didn't try These are
the facts. probably. so it happened that the
officers of the Convention were "stump tails"
the committees "stump-tals the nom-
nee, "stump-tails" Charleston delegates
"stump-tails and the resolutions were
"stumpcd-tailed' into the bargain 1t was
altogether a "stump-tailcd' Convention and
when the election is over, we expect to find
the Democratic vote to be ''stump- tailed" too
In short, the body of the animal in Vermont
is no longer than its tail Very short-very
stumpy
II. b. Smith of Milton presided, and T..
NJ. Brown of Woodstock and j. NJ. Merrfcd
of St. Adams were Secretaries The rest
we copy from the Times.
The Committee on Nominations reported,
through their Chairman, Hon. Alfred Keith
of sheldon as follows:
For Governor--JoHN G. SAKE, of Bur
lngton
For Lieutenant Governor--SrEpHEN rHoM-
As of West Fairlee.
For rreasurer.--JAMES r. THuRsroN OF
Montpelier.
Delegates 10 he Charleston Conueption.- Elk
Governor John S. Robinson, of Bennington.
Hon Henry Keyes'o of Newbury, Jasper Rand
of Berkshire. +. NJ. Brown of Woodstock
Substitutes - Henry Clark of Poultney
Thos Beatty of Maidstone. VIM. W White
of st, Adams, Erasmus Plimpton of Wards
boro.
State CommiHee-Alfred Keith of sheldon
Geo. Washbun Of Springfield Emery Stew
art OF Derby, VIM. p. Russell of Middlebury
p. r. Follansby of Maidstone
The nominations were unanimously ac-
cepted and adopted.
John q. SAKE. the Vermont wit and poet
being called on for some remarks in response
20 his nomination. affirmed that he felt
highly complimented by this tribute of con.
fdence and respect displayed towards him b,
the Democracy of Vermont, He had evei
been faithful Democrat. and had served la
boriously in the ranks for twenty-five years
Applause. He was willing to adhere tC
Democratic principles, but for further partic
ulars about the platform he must refer hi.
constituents to his first Message, where the,
would be set forth in the best English hi,
faculties could command Long and con
tinued applause.
Hon. Stephen Thomas wished the Conven
ton to understand that he was Demoera
because he couldn't help it," II had neve
been his misfortune to vote against the Dem
ocratic Ticket. Rather doubtful we i'm
aginc Democratic Conventions never made
errors therefore he would accept his nom
nation as Lieutenant Governor.
The Committee on Resolutions, through
their Chairman, Maj. Eastman, then reported
as follows:
Resolued, That the Democracy of Vermont
in the language of the Cincinnati Nationa
Democratic Convention of 1856. recogniz,
and adopt the principles contained in the or
ganic laws establishing the Territories o
Kansas and Nebraska, as embodying the onll
sound and safe solution of the Slavery ques
ton. non-interference By Congress Nth Slaverl
IN State or Territory, or IN the District o
Columbia.
Resolted. That this was the basis of thu
Compromise Measures of 1850, confirmed b,
both the Democratic and Wing parties il
1852, rightly applied to the organization Q
the Territories in 1884. and triumphant.
ratified by the people in the election Of 1856
Resoired, That strict. unyielding adherence
to, and uniform application of this Democrat
ic principle to the organization of the Terri
tories. leaving the people thereof perfectly
free 10 form and regulate their Domestic In
stitutions in their own way subject only t.
the Constitution Of the United States. vii
efectually and forever defeat and put dow
sectional legislation and agitation, protect tn
rights Of all the States, and the citizens o
every portion thereof. and maintain the pros
perity. peace and harmony of the Union.
Resoleed That the Administration of Jane
Buchanan is entitled TO the confidence an
approval of the Democracy of Vermont
has firmly maintained onr honor abroad an
fearlessly sustained the Constitutional right
OF every pant OF our common country
Resoleed, That we regard the acqulsitio
of the Island Of Cuba by Qua Government a
important to the commercial prosperity an
political security of the Union sne that "
lopa and trust that the present compiiesfio
81 European politics will enable the Presideil