Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1862-07-15
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MONTPELIER VI.
Hcsday Morning, July -, 1909.
State Convention.
MONTPELIER, Wednesday. July 9, 1862

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chosen President Of the Convention,
Mr. Colby returned his thanks 10 the Couyen-
zion, saying that he cherished the honor award
ed Ail lac ulrc as there could W but one issue
oeioec ,ae Jo4yautOu That ~. was il The
entire Universe but one Constitution lie ours.
and It would be the duty and p.easu.c u al
present " support .ha. heartily and 1nswcry-
lngly.
Mr. Henry l.. Lamb Of Burlington war then
chosen secretary Vi the Couyertlon and Alder.
Clark OF Montpelier, and {. NJ Stone OF ST.
JOhnsbury, Assistant Secretaries.
On motion, Hons. Hiram Harlow OF W ndsor
Co., james Green OF Washington Co., rancs
SassDn Of Rutland Co., and James d. Bell of
Caledonia Co. were elected Vice Presidents Of
the Convention.
MIR. Dillingham; 10 yicS OF the czgeuces Of
the times, thought il highly appropriate that
ihe business Of the Convention should be pre-
laced by prayer whereupon Rev A Webster
addressed the Throne Of Grace
On motion Of Mr. Roberts 0, Burlington
committee Of seven was appointed to draft reso-
utious to present to tue Convention. The
President designated the following gentlemen as
such committee Daniel Roberts, +, b. Wood
bridge Carolus Noyes, Charles Cummings,
Eorthingt0n O. Smith. Bliss n. DAVIS and
y. Hatcb.
On motion Of Mr.. HJtchkiss it was ordered
that AL resolutions introduced to the Cunyen-
ton should be referred to the committee
Hon. c. W Willard then introduced the fol-
owing resolution, which was referred to the
committee
Mr. Willard moved that the Committee be-
uatrueted to report 1T the commencement OF
Cac afternoon session.
Mr.. j q. Smith moved to amend ly request
ing the CommI,tec to report AZ early as practl-
cable.
Mr. W Hard desired to have the rule rcqulr-
ing all resolutions To be rescinded, or else TO
have the resolutions brought forward in time to
Ne properly discussed lie did uotwish to have
ANYTHING, not the sense Of tho Convention,
thrust upon 1t.
Mr. Smith Withdrew his amendment
Mr. Durant thought that line aud half
were all the resolutions needed all we had to
DO WIS " seize the hind wheel and boost
along
Mr. Roberts desired the resolution to BIO pre-
ssHtl@ as eayly ~ possible and he therefore ia
yored the motion Of Dir. Willard which was
passed,
Mr. Willard moved that committee equal
70 the Senatorial representation OF each County,
10 be chosen by the delegates OF each County,
be appointed 10 name candidates for State off,
GERS. AMI also TO designate State Committee
Mr. Fiske of Swan,on, thought there was no
need OF placing the matter 10 the hands OF
committee.
The Hon, Levi Underwood here announced
that he did not wish TO be considered as u can
didate for the office Of Lieut.. Governor, and
though he was 40 spologst for any open OF Gov
ert sympathizer OF the rebellion, yet he was
willing TO recognise the claims oil any one who
was willing TO assist Tho Government. Ills own
ambition was fully satisfied, aud be wished to
eave the field 10 the peoples choice
Dr. Dewey thought the services OF Com
mittge were needless he had heard Of, aud
could see but one course Mr. Nichols oil Rut-
land, supported the policy OF nominating can
didatps IN tho mass convention. Mr.. Nicholson
OF Rutland County, vas not strenuous but
thought the machinery OF committee necess
AIRY.
Mr.. Kirkland of B.attlehoro, moved that the
Hon. Frederick llolbrook OF Brattleboro, be
nominated Ms Governor for the year ensuing
unanimously adopted.
Mr.. Bliss n Davis had come down here to
settle our national difficulties, and was glad to
rec they were in fair way to be surmounted
oy the good sense of the Convention he there
lore, with great pleasure, presented the name
o. Hon Paul Dillingham; as a candidate for the
office OF Lieutenant Governor Tor the year en-
SUING.
Mr.. Dillingham; was then nominated with en-
thusiasm.
On motion of Mr. Nicholson OF Rutland Co.,
Mr.. Page, Of Rutland, Was unanimously re-
nominated as state Treasurer.
Mr.. Needhsm then offered the following res
olutons for the consideration of the Committee,
Rt,oired, That the thanks OF the citizens OF
Vermont, In Mass Convention assembled. arc
rendered to Maj Gen, Mcclellan and the army
of the Potomac for te brilliant achievements
OF thu last ten days that Gen. Mcclellan, by
his mastery strategy, has won for himself and
our arms imperishsole honor having vndica-
led himself against the charges OF his enemies
and placed himself deep In the affections of the
nation, and that we doubt not shat he will in
due time enter with the Grand Army of the
Potomac the Capital OF the so-called Conleder-
acy,
Resolved, in the language of Gen Mcclellan
that our national constitutional shall prevail,
and that the Union, which can alone insure In
,ernal peace and external security to each State,
must and shall be preserved, cost what it may
IN time, treasure and blood, and to this end
Vermont dedcates herself anew to this great
work and pledges her all for its successful ac.
cJmpshment.
Judge Carpenter of this County, moved that
the present lncumoents be re nominated toserye
IS State Committee.
Mr. Davis thought additions should be made
20 the Committee
Judge Carpenter then moved that Com
miitce OF one from each County be appointed
to nominate State COMMITTEES for the ensuing
year adopted
The President then designated as said Com.
miitee, the following gentlemen
Addison Co nty, F. +. Woodbridge Ben
uingtou, II. q. Root Caledonia, L. &. Red