Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1863-07-10
AFTERNOON

The Convention was called o. order hy
the President. and Mr.. Edmunds. for the
Committee on Resolution. submitted the
following report
Resoircd, BY the loyal citizens Of the State Of
Vermont. IN Convention assembled. that IN spite
Of the commissions that acitate our country. our
faith II the capacity Of the people for self-cov-
eminent Is sleadfAsI and undlminlshed: and that
we look 10 an early vIndicaton thereof against
rebels al the south. and traitors al the North.
through the victories Of our patriot soldiers IN
arms. over the one, and through the peaceful
influences Of public opinion and impartial justice.
over the other
Res0lrc1 That Vermont. with al her men
and means, viii stand ny and uphold our nation
al Government against al opposers. snd through
al vlclssitudes. IN veal and woe. nov and forever
as the ORGANIZED embodiment truly administer
ed Of the universal rightful freedom Of man
hes0ired, That the bondage Of the black man
Is not only a crIIne against him, but Is To-
tally destructive 70 the true progress and soclal
interests Of the white man, demoraiizlnc IL
every way the society IL which 1t exists. and
corruptinE 20 the whole body polite, ana We
nail a. q consequence Of the war, prosecuted %
restore the sway Of the Constitution. under the
Providence Of Almighty God, the prospect which
the present wicked rebellion mas opened. and
which rebels have brought upon themselves Of
removing the curse and wrong Of slavery from
our otherwise far and perfect institutions
Rcsoired. That we endorse as lawful and ne
cessary IL the present crisis Of the nation fate
the exercise of the martial as well as civil pow
ers OF all the Government. n reducing rebels and
traitors. wherever they NAV be found 10 subuis-
sion-that such powers are inherent IL every
Government that deserves the name. and ar
expressly recognized AMI admitted ID our M
tional constitution.
RcV1luel. That Northern traitors merit even
greater ruuroach thln southern rebels. and that
DO sympathy. Once. or place Of trust is due o.
those citizens VINO make loud professions Of atec-
non and solicitude ilr that Constitution and Go
verument. winch they are unwilling either 90
furnish the means Of defending. OF % f-u- f-
themselvc=
hss0ire-. That overlooking occasional errors
AM abuses. cine unavoidable incidents o. crer-
operations We cordially endorse the present
National Administrator u It's various efforts Oh
suppress the rebellion. and we urge i O. pres
forward with persistent energy. and with al %,
powers. % the end-wIth0u- truce OF c0mur-
MIS- pledElnc 10 il. until the sword shall nave
conquered Just and sold peace. our constant
ana undlmInlsned support
hesoiue1. That we tender 10 the soldiers 10
the Union. II camp. field. and hospital. and Is
pecla-lv 20 our OWL Green Mountain bows the
highest tribute that Q free people can pay O. It's
citizen soldiers. VINO have chesrfuIiv met hard
Sims, danger and death. N defense Of the gov
ernmeut,-our unqualified admiration. thanks
ana praise that We VII. with heart and hand
watch over anu provide for the living. while W.
continue 10 cherish with afiecuonate sorrow Inc
memory Of those who nave 81 gloriouslv lard
down their lives for their country S cause. d.
many well-fou-ht fell.
hssolrs- That We earnestly recommend @.
the Congress q the United States o. make FUR
ther provision FOR an additional bounty o.
soldiers. from the lands of traitors Justly c0ui-
Gated for treason. il oricr tha- larger recon-
peuse may be made % the soldier ana thar hon
oraole labor may restore 70 proiuctiveness and
beauty the fair lands lard waste by rebellion
hessirca. That we earnestly request all free
men Of our state. VINO love their couutrv NOR
than spoli or party, 10 give zeaious support o.
the candl1ates tins DAY nominated that those or
home or abroad, whose acts and feelings are hos
tile o. the government. may not gather confidence
or nope from the slumberInc strength Of our
people.
Res0Lrc- That the thanks Of the peoplc are
uue % CIR present Chef Magistrate. for ms able
management Of state Affairs during period o.
great public difficulty.
hcsoire1. That we nal with the true iov
that such ausplcIous events should inspire III al
good citizens, the splendid victories iust achieved
ny cur armies both II the East and West and
we tender 10 the Generals c0mmaniiuc and Co
theIr gallant officers and meu. cur hearties-
and thanks congratulations "a grateful coun-rv
vii crown then with uufadinc laurels
Pending the question Of the adoption Of
the resolutions. Hon Jacob Collamer
Messrs- S B Colby Of Montpelier and F. Z.
Woodbridge Of Yergeunes ADDRESSED the
Convention. Tho resolutions were then
adopted with entire unanImItv.
The following gentlemen were elected as
the STATE Committee for next year
Messrs. = W Stewart. Of Middlebu-v
s. B. Colby, Of Montpelier B. " Barrho-
lomev. Of Washington g. y Dale, Of T.
land Pond 2. c. Denison. Of Rovalton
g. W. Wilkins. of Stowe and Jonathan
Ross. Of s.. Johnsbury
The CONVENTION then ADJOURNED
Prom the DailF Of Tuesday