Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-08-02

he peace and harmony winch characterized
the proceedings Of the fore part Of the day in
the Democ attic Convention Yesterday, and
which promised a successful and united issue.
was suddenly interrupted in the afternoon
when the committee on nominations mado
their report. a. sharp debate at once sprung
up, on the motion Of Mr.. Barlow to substitute
tho names Of MIR. Holbrook for Mr.. Dilling-
lnm, Mr. Dillingham; for Mr. Thomas, and
Mr.. Page for Mr.. Thurston There were
many in the Convention who were in favor of
such a union, but tho principal managers had
evidently prepared the way for the nomina-
ton of nothing but a straight Democratic
ticket, as was plainly eyinced by the applause
with which the speeches Of those who favored
such a course where received The Conyen-
ton was, therefore, in all respects, what we
had previously supposed it would be, an out
and out Democratic Convention. and all ef-
forts to turn the wheels from the old Demo-
cratic ruts were wholly uuavaiing.
The ticket nominated is strong one for
the Democrats in ordinary times. but at this
time there is one little draw back which we
fear will materially interfere with the ar
rangemeuts of those who were instrumental in
bringing it into the field, we don't believe
that either Of the men named on it will accent
the nomination. Judge Thomas declined in
advance, but not being present to speak for
himself, both the nominating committee and
the Convention paid no regard to his request
not TO be put upon the ticket. and forced the
thing through. Mr.. Dillingham; is committed
to an entirely different policy from that pur-
sued by the Convention and we under
stand that Mr.. Thurston is of the same way
of thinking. We shall not be surprised there
fore to hear that all these gentlemen absolutely
refuse to allow their names to be used as in
dicated by the Convention.
Another Convention may, and possibly will.
be called, for the avowed purpose Of nomi-
mating union ictet, but it will be of no a.
vail. The discussion of yesterday revealed
the fact that the Democrats. as body, cannot
be brought to the scratch to vote for any body
but Democrats The Republicans are pretty
generally satisfied with the nominations made
10y the Convention formerly held in this place
and many Of the Democrats will vote the
same way. No efforts now to create union
can prevent the election Of Mossrs. Holbrook. Z
Underwood and Page, and we advise both
Republicans and Democrats not TO entanglo
themselves in any such irutless endeavors
The following resolutions were passed by
the Convention, Tho first two and only ones
OF political character being slightly equivo-
cal They can mean this, or they can mean
that. as shall best suit the purposes of the
shrewd fellows who manage the affairs of the
Democratic party in the State:
heOoed That Ia the dark and troubled nigh, which
is upon US We look with continued confidence Tor
political principles To the past history and principles Of
the democratic party.
Reseirea That as loyal citizens will sustain all
Constitutional acts of tha present national government
10 maintain the Consultation and laws ia ali the states
heioived That in ihe death oi Stephen A. Douglas
we see grea' nalonal loss Able aud patriotic, by hi-
industry and ability De had possessed himstf OF the az
elons aud confidence Of he people, TO extent rarely
no) od by auy of our statesmen; aud the situation ~
lu' nau.nA 1naif' ADDS polsnancy u the guef OF the
Rnolre That we tender to the friends and relatives
li lnf e'ls ana soldiers "hq may have been stricken
oNhn ih, attempt 20 maintain the Union and Govern
m'N' oHf sincere 9mpalhiss aud coincidence
,
CoRRrcrIoN.-In the proceedings Of the
Democratic Convention as published by US
yesterday, p. S. Benjamin was reported as /
1ne OF the Vice Presidents When Lamoille
County was called there was at first no re-
'ponse, but some one nominated Mr.. Ben
amin, and Le was elected We understand, !
however, that he was not in the Convention, t
md does not indorse its proceedings. being in
avof of Union Convention.