Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1872-07-03

to the will of the people. Intense excite
ment followed Mr.. SHADES speech There
were loud cries of " Billings" and counter
cries of - Converse, and finally the second
and final ballot was taken, Messrs. Ballard
of Fairfax, Powers of MorrisvIlle, and Mead
of Randolph acting as teIIers. The ballot
resulted in the nomination of Julius Converse
of Woodstock by one majority, viz
G Sffas.. e e.
X. ;. Tan,
The announcement of the vote was received
with loud applause and cheering, and Mr..
Powers moved that as Vermont always went
solid, the vote be declared unanimous-which
was carried.
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR.
Col. joyce presented the name of Henry
Clark of Rutland Gov. Underwood nomi-
mated in brief and fitting manner, Hon.
Russell 5. Taft Of Burlington. Mr.. Gleed of
Morrisville felicitously seconded Mr.. Taft's
nomination, as did Major Rounds of Chester.
The ballot resulted as follows, Messrs.
Joyce. Underwood and Sprague acting as
tellers
Whole number votes &79
Necessary to a choice lS4
Chi5t IS
So Russell S Taft was declared nominated
amid great cheering.
John A. Page of Montpelier was nomi-
mated for State Treasurer by Gen. Grandey,
seconded by Mr.. Slade. and was chosen by
reclamation.
ELECTORS AT LARGE.
Col. Joyce presented the name of Harmon
Garfield of Arlington, elector at large. lie
was seconded by Messrs. Lyman and l nder-
wood, and elected by CIUa rOcs vote.
Hon d. p Carpenter Of Middlesex, pre-
scented, and Hon Joseph Poland seconded,
Elisha p. Jewett, of Montpelier, for the
other elector at large, and he was unani-
mously chosen.
On motion Of Mr. Carpenter Of Niddlesex
the nomination of Hon. K. 5 Taft as Lieu
tenant Go vernon was made unanimous.
Judge Porter moved the appointment OF
committee Oftwo to.wait on Mr.. Billings and
invite him to address the convention car
ricd and the chair appointed Messrs. Por-
ter Of Hartford, and Tyler of Burlington,
such committee similar committee was
appointed to wait on Gov. Stewart, consist
ing Of Gen Grout Of Barton and Mr.. Howe
Of Brattleboro.
Col Farnham from the committee on
resolutions reported the following which
were adopted.
Resolved, That the mission of the Republican Par
" not ended that its continued existence rs ahke
demanded by love OF country, love of humanity and
the safety OF the uobest form Of government upon
Rssolred That the enemies of Constitutional Hb-
erty their efforts 70 restore 90 power the bourbon
elements of despotism and oppression SO siSnaily
-oIiiey III On Nv t;ener.ls unsTlp passed i'm
bravery and gaIlantry the world, only show their
desire 10 reIn-tate policy at war with the true pm
teress of the nation and subEcrsIve of the rights OF
man.
/ adopted bv the National Republican Convention at
it, late session Philadelphia, and we believe that
the principles there announced and 10 be carried
out bv a Republican Administration VIII advance
and material interests OF our Wnole rblN-
try during the next four years more than those iu-
tcrests have been advanced during amy four year
Res6ired, That with enthusiasm we endorse the
nominees Of the Phiadelphla Convention, VIZ
We believe their honesty ,frmness ami success.
burgh that drove Lee into Richmond, that drove
I Lee out of Richmond, and that shone in maSnanlm-
/ Ity at AppomattoN Court House We believe, too,
/ in the consistent friend of the freedman and the
/ labOrIng man everywhere, Henry wilson. whose
head and heart have renamed undi7iufoed by long
With these tried leaders at the front guarantee
the Republican party of the country that Vermont
sim continues the Star that never sets, and that
I in November next will show such a vote for the
Republican nominees as VIII silence the guns oil the
ReSoiUed, That we believe IN a state policy that
shall educate every child Wllhln rs boidefs, tram
the ablebodied the defense Of the ; tate m time
ofnecd, suppress crime, and punish every breach
least possible burden to the people, encourage min
ing and manufactures, while We do not neglect the
interests OF agriculture and SO manage the entire
Young within the borders OF NermOut.
ReSolred, That the illegal trafac IN INTO Nicatng
drinks, is prolific source Of temptation, poverty,
taxation and crime causing needless and heavy
therefore duty of the State, IN accordance with
its highest interests and ITS present settled policy To
protect the people from me eVil' ana tie results
Resoired, That fully and heartily endorse the
nominees of this Convention, and we pledge our
selves and those we represent to renewed labor in
the of Republican principles, that their elec-
ton may not only be assured but lhat II may be d
foretaste Of the utter defeat in November next OF
Greeley principles and Cincinnati platforms, and
sented by men or platforms.
Mr.. Billings came in with Judge Porter
and MIR. Tyler, who had been appointed a
committee to wait upon him and present the
invitation of the convention. Mr.. Billings
presence on the stage was greeted with APP
plause.
Mr.. Billings said he did not come here
burning with a desire to be nominated for
Governor by this convention, but inspired
with the truest enthusiasm for the Republi-
can cause, and determined to abide the decis-
ion, whatever it might be. If the canvass
had been conducted in an over sanguine man.
ner it was not his fault,-but the result of
warm friendships. Certainly, said he, have
not contributed with my personal advice to
it, | was prepared to withdraw from the
canvass at any time when it should be
thought desirable to restore harmony,-and
now TO the result L submit without bitter
ness of heart or soreness of head. But for
an unfortunate misunderstanding at the out
set my name would not have appeared IN the
list of candidates The question to be deci-
ded was as to the one or to the two term pol
icy for Governor. believe the great mass
of the people to be in favor of the one term
policy. Whatever faults may have been
charged to me. do not believe among them
to have been a desire for Office. Since the
| day of the elder Chittenden, the first and
most honored of the line, Vermont has had
thirty governors. Among them all, not one
could have desired the Office less than have,
and none could have been more grateful for
such an unsolicited testimonial than |. My
| regard for Vermont is none the less because
it is not great State. / have lived in great
er ones but this was the home of my early
years No son of this fair land could have
been more proud of her history, her good
name than |. No continent nor sea has
ever been % wide as to separate me from you,
nor induce me for a moment to forget my
native State. To have been child of Yer
mont, to have been reared in this pule air,
and in this true and pure and Christian COM
munity is priceless privilege Wherever
his lot is cast, no loyal son of the State can
refuse to acknowledge his debt to her. or TO
defend her fair fame. As for me, when
nearly half a score of years ago, left the