Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-07-26

author.t, of the Democratic State Committee, and
claimed that this was O Democratic Convention
There was nothing To- the call inconsistent with
Democrats principles lie wp IN favor of per-
potuatue Tine organization and principles OF the
Democratic party. 10 was not necessary for him
90 diycst himself Of III, Democracy in order 90
show M, patriotism. The Democratic party fol-
lowed uo men NO principles that did not keep
step lo thc Union. He was for adopting the
ticket. % was, NOT considering It prcjudieial 10
Che men named tbat they had participated in
Convention which had also declared forthc Union
This i Democratic Convention, and more.
patriotic Democratic Convention
Mr. Smiths remark. were received with hearty
cheers.
Mr.. BARLOW was iu favor of maintaining the
Union. lie was ior no poaceable settlement
until either Che rebel, were beaicn or $50 were
compelled 10 acknowledge them our SUPERIOR ia
strength. He believed that new division of par-
ties was to De made, and that there would Dee mo-
such thing as party questions. Those ia power
must sustain the flag of the Union or meet Will
just condemnation of Che whole north lie fear
cd hcr' was more anxiety for party than ior
the Union snd bee had hoped to see different
spirit here to-day The men named were. in bis
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/ By the Republican Convention. and would decline
the nomination % rendered to them by this Con-
ysnton.
Addison Peck went into the former Convention
because Boz was ia favor of the principles on which
II was called. But it turned oct 10 be party
Convention. lie came here qippo,ing this was
( to be Union Convention but he found aa effort
/ TO make 10 q party Convention. There was no par
is polite, in This country except between those
who favored and those who opposed the admin
istmton. lie believed we should ignore parry
all come together there was really no party poll
&C., at this time and we should Join hands to sus-
TAIN the Government. The ship of State Is on fire
and party is lost ia the great necessity OF the
times The Democrats sustain the Government
and he wanted they should continue to do SO sink
Z party politics and unite together. for " in Union
there is strength" Let us vote as will best con
duce to the public good Put ON that ticket live
men Ike Sprague OF Rhode Island, and he believ-
en- there patriotism enough TO elect him. Il
We are Tor the Union for the sake OF the Union
Jet present a ticket that all could support. not
stick to party nominations for the sake of parts
organization lie was for the country at all hsz-
aids and there party but in the support OF
the Union. He was not opposed to the men nam.
cd, but for uniting in one body for sustaining
the country.
Mr.. Barlow wished TO amend his motion b, sub
stitutiug the name of Mr. Holbiook for Governor
in place of Mr.. Dillingham;, Mr.. Dillingham; for
Lieut.. Governor in place of Mir. Thomas, and
Page for Treasurer in place of Mr.. Thurston.
Mr.. AlcGennis was q Democrat but bound to
the Union OF these "a States, and was willing to
sacrifice an for the sake Of preserving il, but
could serve thc Union and serve the State better
by maintaining the principles and organization OF
the Democratic party.
Mr. Bulows motion to substitute was rejected
by on overwhelming majority.
TIE report of the Committee was then confirm
cd tar as the nomination Of Mr. Dillingham; was
concerned. .
L. NJ Brown in behalf OF Stephen Thomas !,
then withdrew his name as candidate for Lieut..
I Governor
IT, b. smith believed that Judge Thomas l
would allow his name to be used if nominated. ,,
and hoped he would not be allowed to withdraw. 4
Addison Peck had no objection 10 Mr.. Thomas, %
but should vote against him becmse he was for !,
Union ticket q
Judge Thomas was continued, as was also Mr. bl
Thr,ton for Treasurer q
The gentlemen named for State Committee were "
also confirmed 50
Mr. II. b. Smith, Tor Committee on Resolutions, as
reported the following 20
Resored THAT IN the dark aud troubled night which IN
upon u.s. look with continued confidence Tor IN
political principles to the past history aud principles of fn
lhe democratic party. "a
Re,oIrrd That as oysl citizens We will sustain al m
Constitutional Of the present national government
10 maniain Constitution and laws iu an the States De-
Resoirci Ihat in the death OF stephen A. Dougas fs
we RTea naiiona loss. Able aud patriotic. by hi, IA
industry and ability he had possessed nimslf Of tho n m
fecons and Ct The people, rarely
euioy ed by my Of staesmeni and the situation Of Al
our national asirs adds poignancy the grief ~ ths