Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-03-08
MILIrARY CONVENTION
II. r. wAsHrNoroN, Jan. 2

A Military Convention was held at Calais.
Feb %, and called 20 order by Capt A j.
Mower and the cIerk proceeded 90 read the
General Order 80 10 from The Adiutan, and
Inspector General after which. on request Of
Capt T.. Robinson, the rol, OF the company
was called Capt Jesse White was called up
on to make some remarks 10 which he re-
spouded briefly Colonel Mower made some
very able remarks Capt T. Robinson was
called upon and responded. giving his cxper-
fence As a member of the company. &c for
which be- wa. loudly checred, after which the
following resolutions were adopted
H-snrei lhatar pu % fj'c+ efuaieurc n the
m va fd beiese Is 70 BE- d only safeguard ri Ameri
B-,orei That sha,escr tends 20 elevate the cbarae-
ter oftle militia adds % the security prosperity and per-
Re,otsK That we consider those who are opposed 70
the nida and speak II it with Faicuic aud contempt
enemies 60 the best interests Of country aud our
republican institutions.
HcsoIeef That will best cndeavors 90 SUPP
port tc militia Of This state. and ts much in us cs,
wiz perfect ourselves IN military discipline, that may,
AZ 5. times be found r. readiness 70 respond to ihe oal
" the couimauder-n.chicf
Rstoi-ed That we meet ocucr than will ensure hl
Attendance pi all ueiubcra q ihc company; and that.
Whenever ihe company shall consent To- meet evcfy
member will consider himself bound by hs honor, as
member ~ This company, 20 attend
Rcfoirca, That we deeply acporc ihc revolving dea Of
exchanging lead and steel with seccs-uuists a. rhc er-
pouse Of blood and treasure; but much revolt at
che thought nevertheless, should they continue their
IMPRESSIONS u oar government we are rcody 20 r1nfr-
quite share 20 sustain ue dignity and honor 10 the
United States, hef rights aud interests, sud the a
III our land
the cause OF the militia give this insertion Boo their
popers, shall receive the thanks Of this convention
a. Dwinell. Lieut. Wells and Orderly j.
w. Leonard, made some appropriate remarks
upon the military spirit and were loudly
cheercd. Mr.. Richard and J. r. Kent each
made some very able remarks. Capt A. J..
Mower was called upon and addressed the
convention, as follows, which was received
with applause.
FELLOW CrrIzgNs ANn soGnrrHs
The time has arrived when public attention is naturally
turned to the condition of the militia Previous this
crisis IL had been the object OF us opposers bring in
d,uon n beloved country, has wrought material
change in public sentiment and the great inquiry is.
what would be our reliance IN case of general conflict
You are all aware and presume understand, the pIu-
cpes Of this government that the right Of the people
70 keep and bear shall not be miringcd" There
fore, deyolyes the DUTY Of all patriotic citizens 20 exert
themselves in maintaining the stability Of our country,
the integrity Of this mighty republic Accused be- the
hand put forth to UNDERMINE this Union, whether Of
northern or southern iananuc that shall propose its
Severance Then, all 20 the with red piumes
and brstng steel and we will contribute largely our
share, 10 maintain the welcomed gores and true hon
ors uOby gained 10y iusuous fathers. Take the
example Of the ustrous patriot Gen Lafayette, from
whom our company derived It's name Iafayrtfe Artlerv
On his arrival al the Capitol Of native State amid
illumination, bonhres, notices, and all the marked re-
speots that grateful people could bestow, land will
venture 10 say, almost deserving the immortal
Douglas in broken English he said "Cizens VI Yer
mont, your intelligent yeomanry and citizen soldiers,
your only safeguard ahd bulwark Of free institutions
What American heart wpud nos burn with patriotism AZ
such noble sentiments learn from gentleman re-
Gently visiting Canada that the British Lion Is beginning
10 roar They say with udioule and c'ntcmpt where
Is your government now 50 muth b1asiCd o. ts beng
superior 10 ours Is this the honor Of great people "
/ wonder II Vermont and the New England States would
.