The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1861-07-19

J. B. S. Chandler, Lunenburg. By request,
Mr.. Carbee was excused from serving. and
J. W. Hartshorn was chosen to serve as
President.
On notion voted that committee of five
oe raised to consult with committee sent
from the convention called by the Democratic
county committee, to see if they could form
a basis for the united action of the two con-
ventions. The following gentleman were
elected: S. ID. Hobson, Jas. Thomas, Green
leaf Webb, |. r. Houston, Levi Blodgett.
On motion, voted that a committee of five
be appointed by the chair to present resolu-
tons fer the action of the convention. The
chair appointed G. W. Hartshorn. Jonah
Brooks, Charles Benton, John Dewey, and
J. S. Clark. Adjourned.
AFTERNOON.
Met pursuant to adjournment. On mo-
ton, it was voted that the several towns rep
resented hold conventions to elect two from
.
and present the names Of persons who they
will support for county officers at the coming
election. The following gentlemen we're
elected From Canaan-G W. Hartshorn;
Brunswick-J. 7. Moore, F. Moore Maid
stone John Dewey, VIM. Morse; Guildhall
%. Crawford, I. II. Carbee: Brighton
VIM. Cheney, - Meads emington-An
drew Blodgett Eas: Haven-D. C. Hudson,
II. l.. Walter; Victosy-I. K. Houston, ST.
mon Houston; Lunenburg-Spencer Clark,
Benjamin Silsby.
The committee chosen to consult with
committee from the Democratic convention
reported the following resolution:
Resolrel, That We hereby endorse the res
oluton Of the convention Of the freemen of
Vermont held at Montpelier, June Goth, last
past. and recommend its adoption by our re-
spectlve conventions here, this day assembled.
Voted to accept committees report and re-
fer il to the committee on resolutions.
The nominating committee made the
following report which was accepted and
adopted:
For Senator-Wm. B. May Of Concord.
For udses-Milton Cutler Q. Guidhall,
:. ID. liobson Of Brighton.
For Sherfi-H. ". Beieil of Lunerhurg.
For Judge Of Probalc-Jonah Brooks of
Lsnenbury.
For States .Attonev-O. +. Harvey of
Concord.
For High BailtT-AMirev Blodsett OF Le-
minston.
For County Commttee-W II. Harris
horn. 5. ID. liobson, Il. W. Hartshorn, Pres
ton May, J. 5. Clark.
Voted that our county committee be in
s.ructed to I'll vacancies if any should occur.
The committee on resolutions reported the
following. which were accepted and adopted:
heso'red, That We deem tie present. fit
occasion TO declare oar ,ua.'er.bie devotion
to the Mon a. formed by the patriots OF
l.>,, that regarding that | Union as cs,entia.
to tree government. VT Will cling To il IS the
shre. anchor Of American Liberty, and w
p.ely" ourselves 70 sustain the Government in
all proper Efforts 10 put down Treason and
Rebellion ant 70 maintain the ClIoE in lis
entirety and im,e .rity.
R,Sglrfi. That il were better that the peo-
pie OF the uitcL States should pour ou. then
treasure and their blood ike water, than that
the Government should fall by the hands Of
the traitors.
hrSo'r,J. That We hold the >cccs.,os:s;s
who nave taken up arms against TIE Federal
Government IN the Slave States to bc Traitors
and their aldcrs and ahettors elsewhere to b,
their equals IN guilt, their super.ors in infI-
nv.
Eeso're.l. That the sentiments Of this con-
veNuon Is, no compromise WIKI traitors in
arm>--a determined and vigorous prosecu-
ton "t the war, until Treason and Rebellion
are IN, down and Traitors punished, and the
functions of the Federal Government are re.
stored throu,h out the Union from Maine t.
Texas, and from he Atlantic 10 The Pacific.
III all their integrity
ht>Jlred, That We cordially endorse the
platform and the nominations made by the
Republican State Convention at Montpelier.
on the oG'h ult., and We pledge to those nom
;nses 4 united and energetic support.
George Clark offered the following resolu-
ton. which was adopted by the convention
IIhUets, portion Of the United States
are now in open rebellion against our consti-
tu,lonal government, aiming to overthrow
that republican form. handed down bv cur
revolutionary fathers, ard also sealed
with their blood; and to set up in lis
place over portion of our common country
a system hostile, Therefore, We the the Re /
puhcsns OF Essex county in convention. do .
HtSotre, That in this important era in our
nations history, il is the imperative duty Of
every citizen OF our common country. to en-
courage and uphold the present aaminis,ra-
ton IN enforcing the constitutional laws of
the United States, and that those who are in !
authority may rest assured that we citizens
of gallant little Essex will ever be found in :
favor OF, and ready to, assist in putting down
rebellion. and that We will never consent to
lay down our armors until Traitors shall enjoy
Ito choking degree) tlcir rights under tie !
constitution of the United States.
On motion, voted that the proceedings Of
this convention be published in the Coos
Republican and Caedonian.
Voted to dissolve the meeting
Patriotic speeches were made by several
gentlemen present. Harmony prevailed
throughout the meeting. and it was the IMAM
lmous sentiment, that the Government must
and stall be sustained.
GEORGE CLARK, Sec.