The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1865-07-07
Union State Convention.
lFrom Walton's Daily I

1--we last week gave the proceedings o
: the Convention up to afternoon. Th,
following completes the proceedings1
The Convention was then addressed b,
Messrs. Woodbridge of vergennes, Morril
of Strafiord, Colby of Montpelier, Red.
ington of St. Johnsbury, Green and Du.
rant of Waterbury, and Martin of Chel-
sea; when
! Mr.. Walton, for the Committee on res
olutions, reported the following, which
were read and unanimously adopted:
Resolred, That in the death of ABRA-
HAM LINCOLN tho country sustained a
grievous loss. Patient, sagacious, un-
wearying, calm, and courageous under
misfortune, never unduly elated by success,
he carried the nation through the trying
scenes of the rebellion in such manner
as TO gain the profound respect of all,
both friend and foe. and the love of every
true, patriotic heart. Stricken down by
the foul cowardly blow of the assassin in
the hour of his country's triumph, great
nation has enshrined him in It's heart of
hearts, and will preserve throughout all
coming time the remembrance of him rs
of one who observed well of the Repub-
lie"
Resolred, That in the triumph of the
constitutional authority of the nation over
intestine foes and their foreign allies, with
out a single state blotted from its map or
star from its flag of glory; in the in
vincibility OF Republican government,
demonstrated by the severest tests; in the
overthrow of the last remnant OF 5arbar-
ism and tyranny in the land by the release
of four millions of people from bondage;
and in the advance of the nation to the
first rank among the military and naval
powers of the earth-thus constituting
triple crown of liberty, strength, and Sc
curity, encircled at last in the halo of an
honorable peaee,-we accept the reward
for all our sacrifices of kin and treasure
and toll in the service of our country. and
tender !, perfect vindication OF the Union
men of Vermont for subortlinating party
TO patriotism.
Resoired. That for this glorious termi-
nation of the great struggle, our most
hearty thanks are due TO the administra-
tion of Abraham Lincoln, TO the officers
and men who have nobly served in the ar
my and navy, and, above them all. TO the
Lord OF Hosts who hath given 10 them the
victory.
Rssol,ed. That TO the brave soldiers Of
Vermont. under God, are specially due
the praise and thanks of grateful peo-
pie. We thank them for all they have 50
calamity done. for the proud position in
which they have placed the name of their
State, and particularly that, thoroughly
approaching the tremendous issues involv-
ed. they, taking their lives in their hands,
went into the contest determined that, so
far as in them lay, the preeminence of the
constitution and laws should be maint;iin-
ell. How nobly they have sustained these
high resolves. LET the record of many bat
ties speak, let the thinned ranks. the
bronzed faces the wasted and mutilated
forms give silent but eloquent testimony.
Ever where the rebel FLAG Haunted the
boldeSt, ever where the fight ragged the
fiercest, have they been found, peers with
the braveSt and best whose trials and tolls
have been crowned with glorious victory.
Rssolred, That conliding in the patriot
ism, integrity and firm fidelity of ANDREW
JOHNSON to the nigh trusts committed TO
his hands. We tender to him generous
sympathy in the delicate task of inSti:u-
ting measures for organizing civil govern
ment in the late rebellious states, '.where- !
10y justice may be established, domestic
tranquility restored and loyal citizens pro-
tectcd in all their rights of life. liberty
and properly and a hearty support in
all measures tending to secure full and |
complete guarantees for the future unity. |
peace, and prosperity of the country.
L'esOlred, That, looking back TO the hap |
py experience of our own state in extend |
ing the largest liberty TO native or natural
lied citSzens of quiet and peaceable be- }
h;Yior, irrespective of color or race, and
forward to the inestimable blessings that /
will flow to the late slave states from a |
free, industrious, intelligent. virtuous. |
peaceable and patriotic population, We do
respectfully and earnestly counsel the peo-
pie of those states to blot out forever from
their statutes all laws pertaining TO the
late condition of slavery, and TO concede |
to all of their native and naturalized ciii-
zens, by constitutional guaranty, equality !
of civil and political rights, leaving TO each
to reach his proper social position by the
character he bears and the merit he fairly |
wins.
Resolrea, That on the failure of any re-
organized State to give the guaranty
named in the preceding resolution, we in
sist that Congress shall use all IFS constitu-
tlonal powers so as to secure a Republic
Gun government, both in form and essence.
to the people of such State.
Resohel, That we cordially commend
to the freemen of the State for their con-
fidence and support, the State Ticket this
day nominated
The Committee also reported back the
resolution for delegate conventions with
out the expression of any opinion. Mr..
llagar moved that the resolution be adopt
ed, and the motion was rejected, and the
Convention dissolved.