Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1863-07-17


did not think that any considerable portion
Of the American people we're disloyal. He
rather attributed the position which a consid
cradle portion of them had taken to intense
partisan feelings rather than to radical dis
loyalty. He illustrated this by reference to
the conduct of the Federalsts in the war Of
1912, which was similar to that Of the cop.
perheads Of to-day. But this malignant,
reckless, illjudged partisan policy he regard
ed as perilous to the safety Of the country and
denounced it,
He believed that we are fighting not only
domestic foes but foreign enemies. The tti-
umph of the national government will vindi-
cate its power. and will forever settle the
question as to whether IL is strong and endur-
ing. We shall not only quell domestic rebel
lion by success, but shall repel any attempts
Of other governments to meddle in our affairs.
We shall be respected aad feared as a people,
able to wage war when it is required and
willing to do so to maintain our rights. I'm
der Providence, be thought the war would be
the means Of lifting us to higher level Of
power and happiness. He predicted happy
deliyerance, and trusted we should come out
Of the struggle a better, more united and no.
bier people.
At various points Of the speech, whose
gument we skeleton, the speaker was warmly
applauded.
John f. Deane Of Cavendish nominated
Hon ions b. PAGE OF Rutland, for Treasu.
rer. who was also unanimously nominated by
vooi'erous acclama,ion.
Mr.. f. n. Briggs moved that the old State
Committee be re-appointed, With the excep-
ton Of John Gregory Smith.
Mr.. w. c. French of Woodstock moved to
amend that committee Of five be appointed
blythe President to report the names for a
State Committee; which was agreed to and
the motion carried
The President appointed as such commit
tee Messrs. French Of Woodstock, Keith Of
Montpelier, Deane Of Cayendish, Benedict Of
Burlington. Davis Of Danvile.
The Convention adjourned till 2 o'clock.
AFTERNOON.
The convention was called to order by the
President. and Mr. Edmunds for the com
mittee on resolutions, submitted the following
report:
Resoirod, BY the loyal citizens ~ the State Of Yer
mont In Convention assembled, thAtin spite Of the
yusuns that agitate country faith n the cApaci
of the people Tor self government is steadlast and
diminished; aud that we look 70 eafly vndicauun
thereof against rebet At the South and traitors At the
North through the victories of patriot soldiers n
arms, the one and through the peaceful Influences
of public opinion aud mpartia justice, over the other
hesoiued ha; Vermont, with all her men and means,
will stand by and uphold our national Government a,
all opp0sers and through all yoissltud"s 10 veal
and woe now and ioreyer As the organized embodiment
truly admiui-tered OF the universal ighu freedom o
man
Rsioired That the bondage Of the black man is not
only crime against him. but is totally destructive 70 the
true progress aud social interests Of The white de-
morazug ia the society n wich II exists aud
| corfuptng 20 the whole body ponc and we hail as a
nf fho he
u the Constitution as, uudr u pr'yI ace pf Amigh-
y God the prospect which the present cked rebellion
has opened and which rebels have brought upon them
selves oi removing t9e curse aud wrong OF slavery ioin
! our otherwise fair and perfect Institutions
i RrSO'ued That endorse lawful and necessary in
the present css of the nations fate the exercise Of all
the martial well civil power. Of the Government,
n reducing rebels and traitors, wherever they may be
found to submssion-that SUCH powers arc inherent in
every Government that deserves the name, and
pres'y recognized and admitted in our national eonsl-
tuition
ResolDed That Northern traitors merit greater
repruach than southern rebels aud that no sympathy
Office place of trust s due p those citizens who make
loud professions of aec ion and socitude for that Con
stimuon and Government wich they unwilling either
TO Furnish the means Of defending TO igh Tor them
selves
Resoired That overlooking occasional errors and
abuses (he unavoidable incidents Of great opei auous
cordially endorse the present National Adniuisra.
uou in is various efforts o suppress the rebellion, and
urge Il press forward with persistent energy and
wish all ITS powers, 90 he end-with ut truce or com
promise pedging IT, until the sword shall have con-
Re,o YEA That we tender to the soldiers of the Union
IN camp. field and hospital, aud prcaIe 10 our own
Green Mountain boys the highest tribute that free peo
pie pay 10 is citizen soldiers who have cheeriuly
hardships danger and death in defense Of the gov
eminent our unqualified adntfauon thanks ana praise
that will with netrt aud hand watch over and pro-
Vi for the living while we continue 70 cherish with a-
fectonatc sorrow the memory ot those who have 50
.urpusy lad dawn their lives for their country cause
in many wollfousht field.
Rosoiusd That we earnestly recommend 70 the Con-
NJ no ate fo
an additional bounty % soldiers, from the lands of rai
tors justly couhsoAted for treason IN order that larger
recompeuse be made TO the SOLDIER and that hon
orahe labor 10 productiyeness and beauty
the fair lands laid waste by rebellion.
Rcs0iued That earnestly request all freeman Of
State who love their country more than spoil o party to
give a jealous support the candidates this day nOmn
ated that those at home or abroad. whose acts and
feelings are hostile to the government may not gather
confidence hope from the slumberng strength Of our
Reolrsd That the thanks Of the people due
present Chief Magistrate ~ his able msnagement Of
State affairs during period of great public houlty
Rcoiued That we hail with the true JOY tha such au-
splendid Veone Just achieved oy our armies oo'h IN lhe
East and West. and tender to the Generals command
ns, and to their gallant officers and men our heNties
thanks and congratulations,-a grateful country will
crown them with uuiading laurels.
Pending the question of the adoption Of
the resolutions, Hon. Jacob Colamer was
called for and addressed the Convention
at considerable length. Mr.. Collamer allud-
ed at first to the peace party at the North
We have particular kind Of peace party. 1t
seems to be composed of the men, who, when
the nation WAS at peace, we're always getting
up 6llibustering expeditions, assailing Cuba,
conquering Central America, holding Osterd
conferences, making maniiestos to the world
ready to do anything to get us into war for
the purpose of adding to the country in a
time of peace, But when we are at war with
view to keep what belongs to us, these
people are all anxious for peace. They are
in peace a war party, and in war peace par
ty. Applause. He ventured to assert
that few Of those who were called douglas
democrats" would be found in this peace
party.
1t is proposed 70 have peace. But if we
are to have any sort of peace arranged with
the Confederate States, it must be some sort
of an arrangement which they will enter into.
Now every man understands that they say
they will have no peace except such as rScog-
nizes their separate independence. And when
the extreme Of this peace party pass resolu-
tions to make treaties Of peace with them, is
it not to delude the people; There is no
authority, no delegated power existing in the