Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1864-06-10
BALTIMORE Union CONVENTION


was oVV"piou Wy meh anu was speedily hlled.
The first gallery wss occupied by ladies and
gentlemen accompanying them. When the
galleries were filled the scene was one OF
great beauty and brillancy.
Precisely at twelve o'clock ,hs band Of the
9Th Ohio regiment, which was stationed in
the gallery, commenced playing. At thi,
time nearly all the delegates we're in their
places. The galleries were crowded to oye
flowing
Alta quarter past ~ the Convention was
called to order by Mr.. Morgan Of Now York,
Chairman Of the National Committee. He
said It was butts little more than eight years
since il was determined to inaugurate party
on the principles Of George Washington aud
Thomas jefferson. They nominated Fremont
and Dayton, but Pennsylvania voted for Blu.
ohsnan and defeated the ticket Nothing
daunted, it was resolved to fight on this
line" for four years and they then nominated
Abraham Lincoln (Grest cheeriug.) With
bis election came rebellion and rebellion
brought dreadful war.
Ii was not for him to express the senti.
ment Of the Convention, but in view Of the
cause OF the war and the lives il has cost, he
felt sure this body would not do its duty
unless it took ground decidedly in favor OF
constitutional amendment TO forever pro-
hibit slavery. (Three cheers were called tor
this sentiment, and the whole vast audi snce
spraug to their feet and cheered most Justify.
II was scene Of great excitement)
Mr.. Morgan proposed as temporary Chair.
man the venerable DIR. Breckenrige Of Ken
lucky. Three cheers were given for the Old
War Horse of Kentucky"
DR.. breckenridge of Kentucky took the
chair, and spoke at some length. lie said it
was as sure as anything under heaven could
be certain, that Mr.. Lincoln would be nomin-
aiod aud elected. lie spoke Of the grandeur
Of the movement, and urged the importance
Of laying down wi,L elcsrness and precision
the principles on which this party is 10 be
organized nd on which thc contest h. TO be
fought We want only those who are Ike
us to be with us.
Tie FIRST principle is, that we DO not intend
20 allow this Union to be destroyed and
God helping US, we will vindicste that prime
oiplo 80 that it will hereafter never be disput-
ed. This generation and the present Union
party are more devoted TO the Constitution
than any generation that has ever lived -
Still our Federal life does not depend on the
Constitution and If we And il necessary we
can, and will, change it. We will defend il
evsn 10 the putting TO death OF those who
trample it under foot if we can get rid Of
them in no other way. At the same time we
will alter /: to suit ourselves and 20 suit our
exigencies.
He spoke Of this as grand Union party,
composed OF primitive politicians Of all par
ties, as such we would follow it through life,
orto the gates Of death. We have arrived
a. point where one Of two things mus, be
done either the whole power Of the govern
ment must be used TO put back slavery, 20 far
~ possible, where il was before the war
commenced, or else use that power, and all
other power the people mey give il, to ex-
terminate slavery. (Great applause He
could not 20 for the first, and, az a true man
and christian, must 90 for the last. (Renew-
ed spplause) In Kentucky, be said, at pres
emit. the sentiments he had uttered would
bring reproach upon him and his colleagues.
All he could say was, help us il you can. II
not, believe that we died like men. (Great
applause, the whole audience rising to their
feet and cheering
George A. Shaw Of Massachusetts, Mr..
Durell OF New York, and Mr.. Briggs Of Cali
fornia were chosen temporary Secretaries.
Rev. Mr. Ryley Of Baltimore then offered
an eloquent aud fervent prayer.
Hon. Simon Cameron Of Pensyl vanis moved
10 appoint committee Of one from each State
to collect credentials. A motion was made
10 amend, by calling on the States for roll
Of their delegates. Several amendments were
proposed and good deal Of confusion ensued
The delegates from Arkansas and Virgins
also spoke in favor Of calling full roll
A debate somewhat personal rose between
Chandler Of Virginia, and Tbaddus Stevens
Of Pennsylvania which wearied the conyen-
tion and wasted its time.
Mr.. Lanes motion was finally carried, su-
thorizing the call of all the states and the
territories Of Nevada Colorado aud Nebraska
Virginia was called and reported five dele.
gates. When South Carolina was called the
audience received the call with applause
Florida responded Arkansas responded
aud said all ready to vote for Lincoln. Louis
lana responded Nebraska, with six dele
gates, who will vote for Lincoln for the mex
President. Nevada responded in similar
terms
The other organization secretaries vert
then ordered to be called by the convention
The roll was called and the committee OF
credentials was appointed.
The New England members were-Maine
p. w. Norris New hampshire b. j. Cole
Vermont, Edwin Hammond Massachusetts
Robinson Rhode leland, II. H. Fay Con
necticut. A. Brandagee Missouri aud thu
territories were excluded from this call.
The states were then again called for
committee on permanent organization. New
England nominated for Maine, Drummond
New Hampshire, Bowers Vermont, Gard
iner Massachusetts,, Twichell Rhode Is
land, Reynolds Connecticut, Perry.
A committee on resolutions was appointed
New England has on it Cor Maine, Josia
II. Dtummond New Hampshire, Cross
Vermont, Walton Massachusetts. Went
worth Rhode Island Harris Connecticut
Miner.
New York put in II. J. Raymond Penn
sylvania, Loury Kansas. V. Carter Wilder
II wss voted to refer all resolutions to th
Committee on Resolutions without readln
and without debate.
The Convention then adjourned until hal
past seven o'clock.
BALTIMORE, June 8.
The Convention re assembled a; 10 o'cloe
this morning, Mr.. Darwin, President. hu
for the transaction Of business adopted
Mr.. King, chairman Of the Committee
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