Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1864-05-20

InalT, as lOuoNs
COMMITTEE or RESOLUTIONS,
g. W. Benedict, Darlington.
A. p. llunton, Bethel.
L. L. RedingtOn, ST. J1hnsbury.
Daniel Roberts. Burlington.
BENZ. Steele, Derby.
W. G. SHAW. Esq. of Burlington, moved that
the sever. i CouniI,s represented now proceel to
met in sub con, entions TO appoint the proport-
ion If members TO which each county was en-
tllr,i, Of a LON mating COMMITTEE. consisting Of
tWise the Senatorial representation Of the Coun-
ties respectively. to present nominations IF
four delegates and four substitutes to the Ma
tional Union Convention at 1t more, also can
dida'es for two Electors at Urge, 10 cast the
vote Of Vermont in The Electoral College, and
State Committee Of FIVE
Hon. C. W. Benedict. moved to amend Mr..
shaW's resolution by striking out 50 much as re-
ferred to the choice of Elector. lie urged in
support Of his motion, tina, the call Of the State
Committee made no mention Of the choice of
Electors, and that to Select Electors now before
the National Convention had met and made it's
nomination, would be irregular, and contrary
TO sound principles and preceients. A spirited
discussion followed
Mr.. Shaw preferred that his resolution should
stand unamended. The committee it was true
had lot mentioned the matter Of Electors in
their call for this Convention but the Electors
could Just as well be chosen now as at a future
time, and the people Of the State would rati(y
the acton Of the convention ia the matter
G. D. Sawyer Esq.. Of Burlington did lot be-
le,c the convention was expecting or prepared
to choose Electors. and hoped the amendment
would be adopted.
Mr.. Everts Of Rutlind. considered il merely
question what two respectable men should be
taken TO cast the vote Of Vermont, and hoped
they would be chosen now.
Hon. A. p. Lyman Of Bennington, cared moth
ing for the informally of the proceeding. The
Convention could be sure that they selected good
Lincoln men for Electors, and he woul guaran-
tee that 10 mistake would fllow
Hon \ J. Rowell. Of North Troy earnestly op-
posed the appointment Of electors by this COL
yeniion, as ,,latcn both Of pr, prieiy and
precedent Let US wait till the National Con
Nclti-n had selected the man, then the people
NoulI he called together to ratify that nomiua-
ton. an could then properly select the men To
cast the vote Of the State.
e. H. Bs,low Esq. Of Burlington, stated that
,c,,r Il Of the State> that had already htl their
State Conventions hal ION mated Electors as
well Is delegates. lie belle, ed tins Convent On
,ou.d s,lec' Lectors who W,u.d support the
nom nee Of the i ,lt,rnore Convention. he he who
he may.
Hon. Dan'l Roberts SAID the Convention was
called for a spec f. purpose-,ud shoull not
assume to 70 On and DO business not contemplat-
el in the call. There was Was true, very lirle
diversity ,f sentiment among the people. very
tile doubt as 10 the result Of the Baltimore Con-
,cuton. Stll, the convention hal no right to
act on b,lof Of future probabilities. a conyen-
ton, large and enthusiastic, would doubtless be
called to ratify the nomination Of Mr. Lincoln
At Baltimore, and that would be the proper oc-
clsion 10 select Electors.
The vote being taken. Mr. Benedict amend
ment Was adopted
Hon. John b Page. OF Rutland, moved re-
consideration OF the vote, on the ground tina,
some lid not understand the question. lie said
the Constitution defined the duties Of Electors.
Il was simply to cast the vote Of the State. lie
hoped the amendment would be rcconsilered and
Electors chosen now; they might be considered
as part Of the State Ticket. and so included in
the business Tor which tie Convention vas called
Hon. Hugh Henry, Of Chester, hoped the
amendment would not be reconsiderel. He re-
called the action Of the delegates to the Chicago
Convention, four years ago and their report Of |
herr doings to the people, at a subsequent State
anl was confident that the proper /
curse WAS to leave the choice Of Electors to the
r,tfying Convention.
Mr.. Roberts toll President Lincoln's FIX
R yer'' story; and thought we had better not
undertake TO cross Fox River TIL We got to it. |
lie considered the Electoral Ticket no part Of the
Stis Ticket
Mr.. Dean, Of Monkton, speaking for the ''oom-
non people. said the farmers were wont to take /
hngs in their proper order. He did not want
% select Electors now. who could better be che
zen months hence.
The Convention refused to reconsider the mo-
ion adopting the Amendment.
TN motion of Mr. Cuts, Of Hlrthnd, Mr.
'ilw's motion WIS III thur amended so : to
low delegations from counties not fully repre-
entel, vote in the nominating committee,
quh to the full number to which they were
ntiil,d
Mr.. ShaW's moti,n, as amended. WAS then
doptcd.
The mention then took recess Of half an
our, AT the end Of which she nominating COM
l.ttee WAS reported as f,lloas
COMMITTEE on NOMINATIONS.
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