Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1867-06-07
Union State Convention.

The Union State Convention assem-
bled at Montpelier on Thursday, May 80,
1867, at IL o'clock A. NJ. Two hundred
and forty-five delegates were present with
their credentials.
The convention was called to order by
Hon. Burnam Martin, chairman Of the
State Committee. After reading the call
Gov. Martin nominated for temporary
chairman Hon. Luke p. Poland Of St.
Johnsbury.
Judge Poland came forward aud was
greeted with applause. Upon taking the
chair he spoke briefly. returning thanks
for the honor conferred upon him. II af-
forded him great pleasure to meet the
delegates Of the Republican party, party
that had saved the country from the
greatest rebellion the world ever saw,
backed by, not to use harsher term, at
least heavy neutrality" at the North.
1t had done what no party ever did, ii had
not only saved the country, but had saved
itself from itsown administration. Judge
Poland took his seat amidst great applause.
Capt r. w. Clarke, of Brattleboro,
nominated John ii. Flagg, of Bennington,
for Secretary OF the Convention, and he
was unanimously elected.
6. G. Benedict, Of Burlington, moved
that committee Of seven on credentials
be appointed BY the Chair.
Hon. Henan Carpenter, of Mortified,
moved TO make the committee consist Of
one from each county. The amendment
was accepted and the motion adopted
The chairman appointed the following
gentlemen to constitute the committee
Committee on Credentials.
Chittenden COG. G. Benedict
Addison--Harvey Munsill.
Bennington--Wm. II. Cook.
Caledonia Barron MouIton.
Essex-John w. Harshorn.
Grand lsle--IIarry Hill.
Franklin-Bradley Barlow.
Lamoille-S. M. Pennock.
Orleans VIM. w. Grout
Orange-James Hutchinson, Jr.,
Rutland Martin G. Everts.
Washington-Heman Carpenter.
Windham-Wm. Harris, Jr.
Windsor-!Iiram Harlow.
In the absence of the committee on
credentials, Hon. D. Z. Nicholson of Wal
hngford, was called for and responded in
humorous and able manner, frequently
bringing down the house in roars of APP
plause.
Mr.. b nedict from The committee on
credentials reported that PAS delegates
were present with proper credentials.
The report was accepted and adopted.
Mr.. Nicholson, after paying a fine COM
pliment to Judge Poland, moved that the
temporary organization be made the per
manent organization of the convention.
Agreed to.
The chair suggested the propriety of
electing Vice Presidents.
M. Carpenter, of Mortified. moved
the election Of two Vice Presidents from
each congressional district.
Amended so as to consist of one from
each county and adopted.
The following gentlemen were nominat-
ed and elected Vice Presidents.
Vice Presidents.
Addison Coco. w. Grandey.
Bennington-Ira Cochran.
Observation-Disclosures Holtor.
Chiitenden-F. NJ. Van Sicklen.
Essex-John w. Hartshorn.
Franklin james Fl. Farnsworth.
Grand Isle-Harry Hill.
Lamoille-A. w. Caldwell.
Granger. NJ. Bill.
Orleans--Samuel Chrney.
Rutland Middleton Goldsmith.
Washington-Roswell Dewey.
Windham-John F. Stearns.
Windsor-George P. Hayes.
Mr.. Nicholson moved that gentlemen
not delegates be invited to participate in
all the deliberations Of the convention,
and be allowed all the privileges Of dele.
gates except voting.
Messrs. Chapman of Cavendish, and
Barlow of St. Adams, opposed, and Mr..
Robbins of Ludlow, favored the motion.
Mr.. Barlow said the proposition came
up before the committee on credentials and