Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1870-07-01
The result Of the ballot was as follows ;
Whole number Of votes, 200
Necessary to choice, l0l
John w. Stewart, l25
. Julius Converse, "a
George w. Hendee, Il

George w. Hendee,
On the announcement of the ballot
Mr., French moved TO make the nomina
ton unanimous, which was seconded by
Gen. Thomas, and amid much good feel
ing it was unanimously so ordered.
The Hon. Geo. n. Dale of ISLAND
Pond, was then nominated for Lieut.
governor, and Hon. John A. Page o.
Montpelier for Treasurer, both by accla
nation.
Messrs. Stewart and Dole was called
upon and both made very appropriate
responses, accepting their respective nom
, nations.
The Hon. Julius Converse was also
called for and responded in humorous
speech, which was received by the con-
vention with great applause and enthu-
siasm. We give his remarks as follows :
MR.. coNvERsEs SPEECH.
l have Just been informed you have
elected another person for Governor, and
you must not expect much out of me, for
it has taken all the wind out of my sails.
Laughter Had you elected me, /
should have made you beautiful
speech. Laughter l have this con-
ISOLATION, however, that you have nomi-
mated the next best man [great laughter
and applause.] l have no doubt my ex-
cellent friend Stewart will do we'll |
will keep my eye upon him, and should
he go astray / will endeavor to correct
him. ] told him | was very jealous of
him, and that he must keep the best seat
for me, and he said | might have his seat
half the time. prolonged laughter and
applause. Under these circumstances |
have no doubt he will make very good
Governor.
As Mr.. Converse bowed himself
from the platform, Mr.. Stewart rose and
offered him his hat in appreciation which
again put the convention in an enthusi-
astic state of good humor.]
Mr.. Englesby of Burlington, from the
committee on resolutions, reported the
following which was unanimously adopt
ed
THE RESOLUTIONS.
Res0lced, That the republicans of
Vermont re-afiirm the great principles of
free government upon which her institu-
lions were originally founded, and from
which have sprung the prosperity and
progress Of her people.
Reso1ved, That the mission of the re-
publican party is not ended; but that
the great work it has so far carried on,
it will continue 1t will enhance indi-
vidual liberty and enforce obedience to
law. 1t will reduce the burden of taxa
ton imposed upon the people by their
enemies, while it will also continue to d.
minish the public debt and public ex-
penditure. 1t will administer the gov
eminent with rigid economy and at the
same time keep the public faith invio-
late. It. will sympathize as it ALWAYS
has done, with all sincere struggles for
liberty among foreign nations. while it
also observes the scrupulous fidelity to
International law which it demands from
other governments and peoples.
Resotced, That we cordially endorse
he administration OF President Grant,
md will in the future, as in the past,
lealously support it in the same course
of honor and benefit to the country.
Resotped, That we will heartily sup
port the candidates this day nominated I
Resotped, That in the death of Gov.
Washburn the State lost an able and
popular chief magistrate. Revered and
IGNORED by the people of the State, in
MS life, his memory will be held in az
ectionate regard
Senator Edmunds and Congressman
addressed the convention, and
we're received with very cordial applause.
Mr.. Edmunds, in the course of his re-
marks, referred to the rumors set aAoat
oy the opposition, that there was disa
5reement and ill-feeling between the
resident and Congress, which he said
vas untrue. They were in harmony, and
here was no more difference between
hem than should always exist, and
'ught to exist in free government, and
'mong free men. The President was
epublican and rejoices to be such. Mr..
made brief and eloquent
peech which was received with applause
y the convention.
Mr.. Paul, from TIE committee 10 nom
nate State committee forthe two years
. come, reported the following for
STATE COMMITTEE:
b. I. Fifield, Montpelier.
George A. Merrill, Rutland.
II. G. Root, Bennington.
Stephen Thomas, Fairlee.
klttrldge Haskins, Brattleboro. ;
franklin Fairbanks, st. Johnsbury.
q: g. Benedict, Burlington.
Albert Clark, st. Adams.
.. N. Elkins, Troy.
The report was adopted. {
MIR. Fairbanks said he noticed that d
he old committee had been reelected S
Win the single change of his own name
or that OF Mr.. Prosper Merrill of Wind
or County. He thought it best to re. r
iect the committee entire, and request
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