Lamoille newsdealer. [volume] (Hyde Park, Vt.) 1860-1877, 1863-07-16
STATE CONVENTION.

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The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted at the State Convention
held at Burlington on Wednesday of last
week - ..t....-
REsoLvED,--By the loyal citizens of the State
of Vermont, in convention assembled, that in
spite of the COMMISSIONS that agitate our coun-
try, our faith in the capacity OF the people for
sef.government Is steadfast and undininished;
and that we look for an early vlndication thereof
against rebels at the South and traitors at the
North, through the victories of our patriot sol
diers in arms, over the one. and through the
peaceful influences OF public opinion and impair
tial justice, over the other. -
RESOLVED II hat Vermont, with all her men
and means, will stand by and uphold our nation
al Government against all opposers, and through
all vicissitudes, in veal and woe. now and tor
ever, as the organized embcdyment truly admin.
istered) Of the universal rightiul freedom OF
man. , t... E.. .f...f. f.I. ftr.f }.....,
RESOLVED, THAT the bondage of the black
man is not only crime against him, but is total
ly destructive to the true progress and social in.
terests of the white man, denoralizing In every
way the society in which it exists, and corrupt.
ing to the whole body polite and we hail as a
consequences of the war; prosecuted to restore the
sway of the Constitution as, under the provi.
present wicked rebellion has opened, and which
rebels have brought upon themselves of remov-
ing the curse and wrong of slavery from our 9th
erwise fair and perfect institutions.
REsoLvED,--That we endorse as lawful and
necessary in the present crisis Of the nation s
fate, the exercise of all the martial as well as
civil powers Of the Government, in reducing reb
els and traitors, wherever they may be found to
submission--that such powers are inherent in
every Government that deserves the name, and
are expressly recognized and admitted in our ma
tional constitution. 4 t.,.,,........I .- ......
RESOLVED. That Northern traitors merit even
greater reproach than Southern rebels, and that
no sympathy, Office, or place of trust is due &c
those citizens who make loud professions OF of
lection and soIicitude for that Constitution and
Government, which they are unwilling either to
furnish the means of defending, or TO fight fol
themselves
RESOLVED, THAT overlooking occasional err
rors and abuses, 1.-THE unavoidable incidents Of
great operations we cordially endorse the pres
ent National Administration in Its various efforts
to suppress the rebellion, and we urge 1t to press
forward with persistent energy, and with all Its
powers, to the end.-without truce or compro
mise pedging to 1t, until the sword shall have
conquered just and solid peace, our constant
and undminished support.
"a REsoLvED.--Ihat we tender to the soldiers Of
the Union, in camp, field and hospital, and es
pecially to our own Green Mountain Boys, thu
highest tribute that a free people can pay to its
citizen soldiers, who cheerfully meet hardships
danger and death, in defence Of the Cover nmen
Our unqualified admiration, thanks and praise
that we will, with heart and hand. watch owe
and provide for the living, while we continue tt
cherish with afectionaJe sorrow the memory o
those who have so gloriously laid down their Lives
for their country's cause in many wel-fough
field. 3IadlU ,ra I1 9505 D,r '7 'alf
REsoLvEp,-That we earnestly recommend II
the Congress of the Uuited States to make fur
Their provision for an additional bounty to sol
diers, from the lands Of traitors, justly confsca
ted for treason in order that larger recompens'
may be made to the soldier, and that honorable
labor may restore to productveness and beaut,
the fair lands laid waste by rebellion. W. IA Il, 4
REsoLvED,-That we earnestly request all free
men of our State, who love their country NOR
than spoil or party, to give q Jealous support t.
the candidateslthi day nominated, that those a
home or abroad. whose acts and feelings are hos
tile to the Government, may not gather conf
dence or hope from the slumbering strength 0
our people,
REsoLvED. THAT the thanks Of the people ar
due to our present Chief Magistrate, for his abb
management OF State affairs during period 0
great public difficulty. IA .f.lF .fl II.
REsOLvED,-That we hail with true joy tina
such auspicious events should inspire in all goo
citizens, the splendid victories Just achieved b.
our armies. both in the East and West and W
tender to the generals commanding, and 10 thel
gallant officers and men, our heartiest thanks an
congratulations grateful country will crow
them with unfading laurels. tf.... 80,
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ACCIDENT. Heath of johnson
( was falling tree on Wednesday 8 ms,
1 II came in contact with another tree, an
: slipped back caught his right leg an
|, caused q compound fracture below tn
!. knee He loosened himself and crawle
! to the house on hands and knees. Hi
misfortune was discovered by FRIEND
, and DR.. Berry was called in and dresse
! the limb. Up to the present he is doin
we'll. Mr.. Heath lie over 70 years Of ae
= and it is thought by his physician that b
, cannot recover, bat strong hopes are en-
J tertaincd by his friends, on account Of hi
. strong constitution. eI2'o issI.iied ll'H
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