The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1863-07-17

Franklin CouHty.-No-thlnSto L. Smith OF 81 Al
bans.
Grand Isle County-iI IL. Reynolds of Aiburgh.
Lamoilie County. Henry StoweI OF Cambridge.
Orange County.-Wiliam Iiebar, "a; Chelsea.
Orleans Coun:y.-Slmue Cheney OF Derby.
Rutland County,. n. Briggs of Brandon.
Washington Count y.-Janes tireen OF Waterbury.
Windsor County.-Thos T. Powers of Woodstock.
Windham Coun.y-Cier. j. W. Phelps OF B-atteioro.
On motion of w. c. French of Woodstock,
Luther o. Green CT Woodstock was elected
a Secretary.
E. n. Briggs of Brandon moved that a
committee of seven be appointed on the NOM
ination OF the PRESIDENT to report resolutions
to the Convention carried.
The President nominated as the committee
on resolutions the following gentlemen, who
were elected
T. n. Briggs of Brandon, George T. Ed
munds of Burlington, G. a. Merrill of St.
Johnsbury, \. L. Miner of Manchester, John
w. Stewart OF Middebury, Burnharl Martin
of Chelsea, and Alfred Keith of Sheldon.
Paul Dillingham; of Waterbury rose and
said that his name having been mentioned in
connection with the nomination for Governor
he took the opportunity to withdraw his name
an act which he willingly and heartily did.
This announcement was received with ap-
plause.
James Green of Waterbury said that he
had come to the Convention with the hope
that he should have the pleasure of presenting
to the Convention the name OF his tellow-cltl-
zen, Mr. Dillingham;, as candidate for Gov
ernor. He wished to do this, although he
had long been opposed to him politically, be-
cause from long acquaintance he esteemed
him as worthy and upright man; because
since the beginning of the war he had shown
himself patriotic man by his words and his
deeds; because he believed Mr. ID. was admi-
rab,y qualified to discharge the duties of the
State Executive. But as another seemed to
meet with the general favor of the Conven-
ton, he rose to present his name as a candid
ate for Governor with all the satisfaction he
should have felt in Offering that of MIR Dill
ingham. He would, therefore, present the
name of Hon John Gregory Smith of st. Al
bans as a candidate for Governor.
This nomination was received with hearty
applause, and Hon John Gregory Smith was
unanimously nominated for Governor for the
year ensuing by reclamation.
Geo +. Edmunds of Burlington presented
the name of Hon Paul Dillingham; of Wa
terbury as a candidate for Lieutenant Gov
ernor, which was hailed with applause, and he
was nominated by ncclamotion-
John +. Deane of Cavendish nominated
| Hon John B. Page of Rutland, for Treasu.
rer, who was also unanimously nominated by
vociferous reclamation.
Mr. Z. 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 tC
amend that a committee of five be appointed
| by the President TO report the names for 4
State Committee which was agreed to and
the motion carried.
The President appointed as such committee
Messres. French of Woodstock, Keith Of
Montpelier, Deane of Cavendish, Benedict OF
| Burlington, Davis of Danville.
The Convention adjourned till , O'Clock.
| AFTERNOON.
! The Convention was called to order by the
President, and Mr. Edmunis, for the commit
tee on resolutions, submitted the following
report
Resolved. ny the loyal citizens of the STATE OF Yer
mont, i'll COnv niiOn assemblies a: III spite Of The
vuson- that agitse COUNTY,. faith in the capaS
~ of the peaie for sctGov"rIinen = sieadast and
diminished and that We look early v,niicatior
thereof against rcbtr al tie South, and traitors thu
North through the vcicre- OF cur patriot soldiers il
arms The and through the peaceful influence.
OF pubic opinion and impartial justice. the other.
K,-o,y.i. Tla. Vermont with aIi her and means
viii sand Ivy and uphold national Government a.
gns all "pIo-ere and through all viS-sit;des in
and and forever. the organized embodiment
truly adnlin:'r'' Of the universal righd freedom OF
man.
Resolved Thet the. BONDAGE OF the black man i not
only crime against ham, hut i totally destructive OF III,
progress and social interests the white man Dc,
r!o-iiz in every way the society which j. exits and
corup:!n to the whole body polite; and hsl a.
cons. 4Iellcv OF the prosecuted 20 the
Of the Constitution under the providence AmiglI
O.. -hc prospect which the present wicked reh,io
.ae ned. and wh:c. rebels have brought upon them
selves o: removing tn. and roi Of slavery frUil
our otherwise isf and perfect Institutions.
Rcsolv,d That endorse r. lawful and neces.a-y IN
til present cis:s OF the nations faie- the III
tine Hiariiai well civil pJ.ors OF the Government
III reducing rebels and traitors wherever they may
found 10 Submission surh powers inher.n: ia
every Government: thai deserves the NAME and are ex
presly recognized and admitted II national cons
| luton.
Resolved, Tia, Northern traitors merit even grest,l
reproach than Southern rebels and that sympathy
office place of trs: due hoe citizens who max.
loud professions of affection and oiicudc for that Con
stution and Government which they Hing either
TO furnish the OF defending, TO fight for them
selves.
| Resolved, That overlooking occas;onal errors ant
abuses t;le unavoidable incidents Of grea: operations
we cordially endorse the present National Administers
ton III its various efforts suppress the rebellion
We urge ii 10 press forward with persistent energy and
with all it, powers. TO the end-without or com
promise; pedging oft. until the sword shall have
quered jus: and solid peace constant and undmin
| isiled support.
Resolved, That tender 20 the soldiers of the Union
IN camp, field and hospital and especially 10
Green Mountain boys the highe, tribute that free peo
pie pay is citizen soldiers who cheerfully
met hsrdps. danger and death, III defense Of the GOV
ernnet our unqualified admiration, thanks and praise
that Will with heart and hand watch and pro
vide for the living while continue TO cherish with af
| tecticnate the memory Of those who have :,
gloously laid down their lives their country
| in many well-fcusht field.
| Resolved. That earnestly recommend to the Con
gres of the United States to make further provisions fo
additional bounty to soldiers from the lands Of ,rai
justly cOnscated for in order that large
recompense may be made to the soldier and that hon
orable labor may restore TO productivenes and beauty
| the fair lands laid waste by rebellion
Resolved, That we earnestly request all freeman of OIL
State, who love their country than spoil party I,
give Jealous support TO the candidates this day nomi
mated that those at home abroad, whose act. and
feelings are hostile TO the government, may gathe
confidence hope from the slImbering strength of o
| people.
Resolved That the thanks of the people due to on
present Chief Magistrate, for his able management o.
State affairs during period OF great public difficulty.
Resolved, That We hail with the trejoy that such au
spicious events should inspire in all good citizens the
splendid victories just achieved by armies both in the
East and West and tender the Generals command
ing and to their gallant officer and hearties
| thanks and congratulationA-a grateful country will
crown them with unfsding laurels
[ The resolutions were received with great
enthusiasm, and the report of the committee
was accepted.
Messrs Dillingham; of Waterbury, Col.
lamer of Woodstock, S. B. Colby of Mont
pelie,, and F. E. Woodbridge of Vergennes,
made eloquent and string speeches, which
want cf space cempels US to foreeo.