The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1861-07-02

a. parizaas lisplaiforn uasthc Utipu,
il.e Constitution. and the enforcement Of
lae lans. lie moved llad ,he Resolution
BE- laid on ihe table.
Mr. PixoErY 81 Weatl,ersfell, though
no, s strict party man, vas opposed 10 die
banding lie Republican party. lie ilaougli
a majority of the Douglas Democrats we're
Tor compromise With the rebels, and he
was therefore unwilling 70 fraiernize with
them.
Col. NnrpnAa of Hartford thought the
call was for a Republican Convention.
He % construed il, and was opposed to
any other.
Mr. GREEN Of Waterbury thought that
cancellation would tend not towards a
compromise, bni 10 the prosecution of the
war. Democrats should not be repealed
the salvation Of the country depended
upon the unity Of the North
Mr.. REpINGroN Of St. Johnsbury had
come to attend Republican Convention,
aud he did not intend 10 attend anything
else.
Mr. SLAYToN Of Calais was firm Re
publican, but favored Peoples Ccnyen-
ton. lie warned the Convention from
taking a course which would sow seeds Of
discussion between Democrats and Re
publicans.
Mr. CARPENTER Of Mortified moved
the previous question, which was sustained
by large majority. And the resolution
offered by Mr.. SAWYER was laid on the
table.
Col NnEouAM offered the following
resolution:
Resolrea, That assembled as we are under q
call az the Republican State Committee Of the
/ State, that We regard this Convention as n Con-
yention Of the Republican Party for the purpose
/ q ma ing Republican nominations for State Off
Gers upon the platform Of the Chicago Conyen-
/ ton.
Mr.. EpMuYps of Burlington said that
he would not argue the propriety Of the
call il was addressed 10 the Freemen OF
tile State, and the Freemen had responded.
! As no party was properly, under the call,
1 in the Convention, lie wished the voice Of
the peopie of Vermont 10 be heard al the
present time from the Convention, He
argued the duty Of acting from motives Of
exalted patriotism. His remarks were
delivered with much force and ability, and
elected frequent bursts Of applause. lie
concluded by offering the following reso-
luton rs a substitute:
H'hereas, A gigantic rebellion exists in The South
efa portion u the United States, against ths
- tonsttntiurfri 1oyeraE,eni Of The County, and
whereas such rebellion, without any justihablc
cause or plausible pretext, aims to overthrow
the system handed down to us from the Revo-
lutonary Fathers, aud TO set up in its place,
over large part Of cur common country anew
and hostile system; therefore, we, the freemen
Of the State Of Vermont, in convention assem-
blei, without surrendering or abandoning our
previous principles or opinions, do
Resoire, That in this turning point in the ma
tion's destiny it is the imperative duty of every
citizen, without any restriction Of party or creed
to uphold the permanent authority Of the Consti-
tuition and Laws Of the United States against all
opposers and in every part Of the country. THAT
we pledge the present Administration the whole
power and resources Of this State to aid in put
ting down rebellion by force Of arms, and in bring
ing its wicked leaders to justice. That We ear
Mostly protest against any compromise with trea-
son in any form, and against any suspension o.
the vigorous exercise Of the power Of the Govern
. ment III restoring the complete and undisputed
sway Of our constitutional rulers and the laws il
every part of the land, until that end is reached
and the folly and impotence Of rebellion in free
government forever put at resi-.
DR.. Powers thought the action pro
posed would be virtually disbanding o
the Republican Party. lie wanted Re
/ publicans to retain their distinctive princi
pies.
Hon. JULIUs CONVERSE wanted t
know who we're members of the Conyen
ton, and asked for the reading Of tn
Call. The Call was read. Mr. G. though
there was no reason for quarreling. w,
could act or not, as was thought best.
The question was taken, and the sub
, stitute agreed to. The resolution wa
, then adopted.
, Mr.. MITCHELL moved that the Con
yenlion adjourn sine die. Negaiived,
Mr.. RowELL then renewed his motto
. for a Committee to nominate officers 70
! the permanent organization Of the Con
1 yention.
Mr.. WILLARD Of Montpelier moved
. substitute that the present officers be th
permanent officers Of the Convention
! which was agreed TO.
Mr.. EvARTs Of Rutland moved that
i Committee consisting Of twice the Senate
y rial representation be appointed by ii
.