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

Long before the hour of calling the con
vention to order Washington Hall was
with spectators, eager to witness
the proceedings of one of the largest and
ablest deliberative bodies of the Republican
party ever assembled in the Green Mountain
State.
But little was talked concerning the ma
tional contest, everybody was vigorously
canvassing the claims of Gov. Stewart, Mr..
Billings and Julius Converse for the Guber-
Material nomination.
At IL O'Clock A. NJ. the convention was
called to order by Hon. q. @. Benedict of
Burlington, Chairman of the Republican
State Committee and the call read by Col.
Kittredge HasKins of Brattleboro, Secre-
tary of the State Committee.
MIR Benedict then, in accordance with
usage, presented in behalf of the State Com
mittee the name of Hon. VIM. q. Shaw of
Burlington, as temporary chairman Of the
Convention, and he was elected.
Mr. Shaw said be was taken wholly by
surprise IN being called to the chair. He
was happy however, in the distinguished
honor that had been bestowed upon him in
being called upon to preside over this large
and intelligent assembly representing the
Republican voters of Vermont. He hoped
the convention would be actuated by the
highest motives, and be led by wise, calm
and deliberative action to nominate candi-
dates for Governor, Lieutenant Governor,
Treasurer and electors at large.
Gen. Grout of Barton nominated Col.
Homer R. Stoughton of West Randolph as
temporary Secretary, and he was elected.
On motion of Col. Joyce of Rutland,
Mason b. Carpenter of st. Adams was ap-
pointed first additional temporary Secretary
and on motion of Col. Mead of Randolph
Elisha May of St. Johnsbury second ad-
ditional secretary.
While the convention was waiting for-the
report of the committee on credentials,
Major Rounds of Chester arose, not for the
purpose of making speech, but to make a
suggestion. lie said that whatever the
result Of the convention might be as regards
the nominations to be made on the State
ticket, one thing was certain that this con-
vention would be a unit in endorsing the
nominations of Grant and Wilson for Presi-
dent and Vice President. In the arrange
ment he could hardly tell which was the
whale. nor which Jonah, but if the Demo-
Gratis should swallow Greeley, like Jonah he
would be spewed up. He proposed three
rousing cheers for Grant and Wilson.
| The whole body of the convention, nearly
$50 delegates, gave three hearty cheers and
tiger for Grant and Wilson. Loud ap-
plause followed from the crowd of spectators
In attendance, and the scene was quite an
exciting one. 1t intimated that Greeleyism
had little lodgment in the hearts of the
Republicans of Vermont.
Loud calls were then made for Senator
Morrill, but that gentleman not being in the
hall, the chair appointed Hon. G. q. Bene-
dict and Major Rounds committee to wait
on him and request him to address the con-
vention. The committee proceeded to per-
form their pleasant duty, and soon returned
with Mr.. Morrill, who was greeted with
prolonged applause as he took the platform
Mr. Morrill, said that the assembling of
the convention meant business, and he did not
appear for the purpose of making speech
He was happy however to see so many pres
ent, and to look Vermonters again in the
face. He was proud of Vermont wherever
he went, for it was universally acknowledged
that the people of the State were like the
wise man, perfectly reliable and we always
know where to find them. We are entering
upon the greatest campaign of the last
twelve years We already hear murmurings
of discomfort as usual, but what is the
trouble? Is not General Grant a Republi-
can? Has not his administration of the
finances been a complete success The
Treasury Department has faithfully account
ed for every dollar that has been received.
In the War Department the success of the
Administration had been no less significant