Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1867-06-05

mittee Tor the ensuing year. reported as FOL
lows:
c. W. WILLARD, Montpelier.
REDFIELD PROCTOR, Rutland
GEO W; GRANDEY, vergennes
/ SAMUEL +. PINGREE Hartford.
ROSWELL FARNHAM, Bradford.
g. G. G. B B = n III Burlington curling
/ w. W. CIRCUIT, Barton.
The report was accepted, and the commit
tee duly appointed.
/ MIR. WILLARD, of Montpelier, from the
committee on resolutions, reported the fol-
lowing resolutions:
l. Resolred That after the long years of discorti,
armed strife and mutual distrust between North and
South hail with joy the of ssured peace
and harmony, on the basis of loyalty and freedom
2. Resolred That the reconstruction acts adopted
by the Thirty-Nn and Forteth Congresses, afford
ton; and that we tender our hearty thanks to the
representatives of the people, whose wisdom, firm
ness and patriotism, under Divine guidance, secur-
ed the adoption of those measures.
). Resoired That, while regard the measures
OF reconstruction now beng put III operation in the
lately rebellous communities at the South, calcu
lated to give loyal men the control of the states whose
governments are to be reorganlZed Congress and
the Republicans of the Union should insist without
compromise or surrender, upon the just and full eX-
ecutlon OF those measures, IN the spirit IN winch
4 Resoired That we shall welcome the ,iav when
the acceptance in good faith by the people of the
southern states of the thus offered, they shall
be again admitted a. states 10 their share of repre-
( sentation and political power and our Legislators
north and south be free to labor harmonously for
the repairing the ravages O war, and the devel-
opment of the resources of our entire country
). ReSoired That Republican government /, a
government of the people, and for the people. and
10y the people that the right To an equal partlclpa-
ton i'll such government cannot be denied Ia any
class of the people without approach to caste,
ari-ocracy potism and that manhood suffrage
the right OF every man AT the ballot box to defend
himself against any encroachment and u~urpation
of power, well to demand for himself the peace
full enjoy of life, liberty and property-is the
right of every citizen of this republic
q. KtSofred. That Nermont- having from her blrth
state, always granted impartial suffrage and
equal civil rights to every cltzen, white or black
earnestly recommends 10 such of her sister states of
the North still retain restrictions of class color
rule that require of the southern states and
which il demanded alike by consistency and the
principles OF true Democracy and Repubhcan gov
eminent
before of the Republican party of the nation II has
saved the country from armed treason and rebellion ;
the nation from an administration which proved rec
reant to the principles upon which II was put IN
power and made war upon the party which gave II
;. Resoired, That We commend the gentlemen this
day put nomination to the cordial support of the
people of the State.
The resolutions were received with hearty
applause and were unanimously adopted.
Mr.. JoHN BARsTow, of South Burlington,
moved the appointment of a committee to
inform the candidates of their nomination.
and request them to address the Convention :;
and Mr. BARSTow, and MIR. HARRIS of Brat
tleboro, were appointed such committee
Mr.. CARPENTER, of Middlcscx. introduced
the following resolution
WHEREAS. In the opinion Of this Convention the
growing practice OF cft-repcated and long continued
Appointments 10y the General Assembly of this state
during it, annual sessions i not only detrimental
the public interest and hurcn~one To- the people
whose serv ants Legislators are. but erwin evil
which demands speedy and efleeiual remedy A:
therefore,
Rssolr,d. That the candidate for Governor this
day nominated. by the delegates al the Union Re
publican party of Vermont in convention assembled,
be requested II elected to call in h~ annual mes
age the attention OF the legislature To- TIN, subject
and Ia propose for consideration and action some
plan 10y which tins unjust >quandering of the time
and the state be relieved from portion OF III already
heavy burden of taxation
Mr.. Carpenter called for the yeas and nays
on the resolution.
The question of calling the yeas and NAYS
was submitted by the Chair to the Conycn-
ton which refused 10 order them and on
motion of Mr.. Barlow, of ST Adams. the
motion of Mr.. Carpenter was laid on the
table
Mr. Weber of Rochester, moved that the
next State Convention be called as Mass
Convention, OF old.
Opposed by Mr.. Willard of Montpelier,
who said he had attended MANY conventions
but never saw the State more fully. fairly and
ably represented than it was to-day. The
delegate system had been deliberately adopt
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commend itself to the favor of the people
He moved 10 lay the motion on the table, and
it was accordingly tabled with but one or
two dissenting votes
The nominees having entered the Hall, were
presented by MIR. Barstow, follows
With much pleasure. or. the gentleman from
WallIngtord would undoubtedly say. with &c eNtatlc
felicity" | introduce YOU Mr. Page, our candidate
for Governor, Col Thomas our Lieutenant Govern
or. and Mr. Page, Treasurer. And now, As the train
il about to start. must bid adieu.
This characteristic speech brought down
the house with immense laughter and APP
plause.
The chairman then introduced to the Con
vention Hon. JoHN b. PACE of Rutland, as
the next Governor of Vermont
Mr.. Page was received with applause. and
spoke as follows
Mr. President and gentlemen Of the Contention i
do appear before at this hour and after the
notice have just had. for the purpose of ncting
on you speech but simply To say that am deeply
sensible of the honor conferred by Your selection of
myself YOUR standard bearer in the coming polt-
he who holds aloft the banner i exposed
the hottest fire from those IN opposition: but having
associated with brave soldier who has always
been ready at his countrvs call shall take up
the man. and not the man the office. In accepting
the position to which You assign me, am conscious
that shall not bring To the office the ripe experience
of age; but shall accept the possibilities with
mind do the best can To promote the well being
aid to that none of the inalenable rights descend
ed to from the fathers are in the least abridged
impaired.
Again. gentlemen, thank You for Your confidence
and your courteous reception.
Gen. Thomas was next introduced. and
spoke substantially follows
Gentlemen or the Contention Il feel deeply scnsi-
bile of the unmered honor you have done me to-day
am conscious it has been conferred account of
particular ability fitness in me: but because
YOU have desired thus To recognize some little
vice may have done tn YOU and to country
the field. only did my duty, and the satisfaction of
having done it is sufficient reward shall endeavor,
gentlemen to be true to the trust confied me,
and Ia YOU; and should the time come when
cannot carry out your wishes shall be ready to
resign. illusions have been made to-day To
remarks made by me in 1851. then took the posi-
ton that would know no party till the rebellion
put down. and have endeayed to he good :
my word. Allow me to say. in reference to the
anNously for some measure that would prove ade-
quate to the demands of the emergency, and found
That bill and the accompany wing acts of Con-
gress had my hearty approval have felt proud of
the stand taken by the senators and representatives
joced when the word white was stricken from
the constitutions of the territories and trust shall
vet it wiped from the statutes of every State.
thank YOU again for your confidence, and assure you
that If err in discharge of your trust it will be from
the head and not the heart.
State Treasurer, JOHN A. PAGE. was next
introduced, and spoke as follows:
SPEECH OF HON. J. A. PAGE
Mr.. President and Gentlemen Of the Conrention =
making speeches that fact would be patent to everv
one presentwere to attempt any extended remarks;
but nasmuch as the other gentlemen placed on the
ticket this day nominated, have addressed vou per
haps few words are expected from me.
Let me first thank you for your coniiden &c in me
manifested by your vote nominating as the can
diiate of the Republican party, for the office to
which you propose to elect
Perhaps some gentlemen present view the position
of Treasurer as one of honor and trust simply: it is
more, 1t is full of pecuniary Importance to every
taxpayer in the State