Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1862-07-11
THE STATE CONVENTION.
MONTPELIER, July 9

ministration, called by the Republican State
Committee, assembled at II O'Clock at the
Village Hall, which was illed-about 400
being present.
The Conyentiun was called to order BY
Hon. J. G. Smith of the State Committee.
On motion of Hon F. E. Woodbridge a tenn
porary organization was dispensed with, and
on his nomination, Stoddard B. Colby, Esq,
Of Montpelier, was chosen us permanent
Chairman.
The Convention further organised by the
appointment of Hon. Hiram Harlow OF
Windsor, Hon. j. Green OF Waterbury,
Francls Slawson of Rutland, end Hon. ).
D. Bell of Caledonia, as Vice Presidents
and Il. L. Lamb, Albert Clark and c. 5.
Stone US Secretaries.
committee on resolutions was appointed
by the Char as follows Hon. D. Roberts,
F. E. Woodbridge, Carolus Noyes, Charles
Cummings, Worthlngton Smith, B. n.
Davis and j. D. Hatch.
On motion the committee was requested 70
report at the opening Of the afternoon session,
IN order To allow opportunity for debate.
Alter the discussion a motion for a nomin-
ating committee was Withdrawn, and the
convention proceeded to nominate candidates
for State officers by acclamation-
Lieut.. Gov. Underwood addressed the Con
vention, handsomely Withdrawing his name
as a candidate. lie said that while he would
not have It understood that he felt called On
to relax any Of his political principles to graf
iiy men who sympathize with rebels or who
charge the war upon the Republican Party,
he could still cordially welcome ami work
with all who support the Administration Of
Mr.. Lincoln; that he had received all the
honor to be gained from a nomination as
Lieut.. Governor; and that he desired n,
denomination and, in order to union AM
harmony, requested that his name be MOI
presented as q candidate.
Mr. Kirkland, Of Brattleboro, then nom
mated F. IoLBRooK for Governor.
llr. DAVIS. of CALEDONIA, nominated PAU
DMLNcHAM, Of Waterbury, for Lieut.. Gov
ernor, and Mr.. Nicholson OF Rutland Couu.
ty, nominated J. B. PAGE for Treasurer, anC
those gentlemen were nominated by acclama
| ton and with much enthusiasm
On motion a committee OF one from eacl
County was appointed by the Chair to nom
mate State Committee Of seven. ami th,
Convention adjourned to P. N.
The proceedings Of the forenoon occupiec
one hour.
AFTERNOON.
The Convention assembled at 2P. NJ. anc
was called to order by the President
The Committee appointed to nominate
State Committee for the year ensuing mad
the following report which was unanimous,
adopted
sTATE COMMITTEE.
II. HENRY BAXTER, Rutland County.
JONI GREGORY SMITH, Franklin
5. B. CoLHT. ),y,sbin, fam.
GEO. c. SHEPARD, { ~"
L. B. ENGLEsBT, Chittenden
B. W. BARTHOLOMEW, Orange -
GEORGE n. DALE, Essex
Mr.. Dillingham; then took the stand anl
addressed the Convention We have ne
room this week for sketch of his remarks.
The following resolutions were adopted
The fourth resolution was not reported b,
the Committee, but was adopted by the Con
vention on motion of c. W. Willard, o
Montpelier.
R'solUsa, That the issues involved in the Va
tons Struggle with armed rebellion are Of highel
moment than any question of ordinary party pol
icy. L is conflict in which Is involved freedom
and the perpetuity Of the free institutions left
/ = our fathers.
! RESOLVED, That it e the p ramount duty Of tn,
] Admiuist- atom 10 sustain the National Govern
mont by suppress ng this bellion speedily snl
! efsc'ually, and thar the pr perty aud slaves Of
| rebels should be used without scruple, so far a.
may be necessary 70 this end.
RssolUfi, hat we heartily approve the gen era
policy Of cur National Administration and its eff
forts suppress the rebellion which threatens tn,
overthrow Of the Republic; and We pledge the
! State Of Vermont 10 furnish its soldiers 10 ID,
last man. and its money to the last dollar 10 ait
/ in accomplishing this end
Resol0ed, That rejoice to accept ii,
/ Emancipation RESOLUTION recommended by
the President and adopted by more thai
two-thirds vote of both Houses of Con
| gress,-the abolition Of Slavery in the Dis
trict Of Columbia,-the prohibition Of slavery
! henceforWaTd, forever, in the Territories, the
sewsrd-Lyons Treaty for the more efTectual sup
preston OF the infamous Slave Trace pledges
that the Cover ment has cut itself free from all
completely with Slavery, and will, hereafter, il
no partisan sense but according to the true inter
probation Of the Constitution administer the Gov.
eminent in the interests Of Freedom; AID we hope
st some future and not distant day, to see this
country delivered forever from the curse Of Slavery
ResotUed, That we tender our hearty thanks
and gratitude TO our brave and patriotic solde rs
In the field who have 70 nobly periled their lives
for the country and her cause.
RsSolusd, That We commend TO the freemen Of
Vermont, the ticket this day nominated for State
off GERS, nominations both ct to be made and to
be unanimously supported.