Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1874-06-19


Hon. r. A. j. SAKE ofSheldon.
: Judge Porter announced that he was no
candidate for Lieutenant Governor.
The chair announced as tellers Messrs
W. W. Grout, Farnham, Lynde and Col
burn.
THE BALLOT
resulted as follows:
Whole number of votes. .........54I
Necessary to a choice.
L. u. Hinckly had. ....-..-..-...-.. u.
Franklin Fairbanks. .l33
Chas. b. Eddy. .-........-..----.-.. e
On motion of Mr.. Morrill, of St. Johns
bury, the nomination of Mr.. Hinckly was
made unanimous.
TREASURER.
For Treasurer, Kittridge Haskins, ESQ.,.
of Brattleboro, nominated, and Gen. W. Y.
W. Ripley,o Rutland seconded, Hon. j.
\. Page, of Montpelier, for reelection, and
Mr.. Page was nominated by reclamation.
Cen Ripley, of Rutland, from the COM
mittee to nominate State Committee, re-
ported the names of the old committee, as
follows:
STATE COMMITTEE
George W. Grandey, franklin Fairbanks.
George Nichols, William Rounds,
Charles ii. Joyce, John L. Barstow,
Stephen Thomas. George n. Dale,
Carol S. Page.
The report of the committee was adopted.
On motion it was voted that committee
of two be appointed to invite Hon. L. G.
Hinckly 10 address the convention. As
the motion was put Mr.. Hinckly appeared
in the hall, and took the platform.
MR.. HINcKLY's REMARKS.
Mr.. Hinckly returned his sincere thanks
for the honor conferred upon him. He re.
ferred to the speech of Senator Edmunds in
the morning and to the Senator. as one
whom Vermont delights to honor, who
stands high IN profession that is as old as
the Pyramids and as necessary as justice
and who Is pre-eminent in the halls of our
national Senate as a wise and pure legisla-
tor and an honest man. He said that
should the voters Of the State at the coming
election confirm the nomination now made,
it would be bis endeavor so to discharge the
duties devOlving upon him as to show that
the confidence placed in him by the Repub
licans ofthe State is not misplaced.
Mr.. Hinckly's speech was received with
applause.
The Chairman announced that the Com
mittee on Resolutions were ready to report.
and the resolutions were read by the Seere-
tary.
RESOLUTIONS.
Resoirsd, That the Republicans Of Vermont ayaiu
affirm their adhesion 10 the declaration Of the !
principles and policy o. the National Republican
party, made IN is last national convention.
Rssolred That the events Of the national cam |
palsn OF 49, and the history OF public affairs since
have iuly justified our party in is action and have
clearly shown that now heretofore il can lie re-
lied upon 10 maintain and preserve the rcat results
OF the overthrow Of the rebellion in giving and Sc
curing equal II shts To all citizens alike; in spread
in- the principles OF real republicauisfn and lust
government; IN making labor everywhere hunura- 4
BILE. IN protecting the people against reaction 10
aid OF the principles Of the lost cause and lis
Hehus, ana IN guarding, now and in the future, the
treasury OF the nation from being depleted by
claims Tor losses incurred in the rebellion
hfs0htd, That while We hail with JOY every step
towards permanent peace and obedi ence TO law in
the States lately in rebellion and pledge ourselves
TO aid IN promoting the welfare and happiness Of
me people Thereof we do not mean to forget that
the cause o. the Union and It's noble defenders is
sacred, and ought 10 be steadily and publicly kept
IN view, as the polestar Of the future progress Of
the Republic
Rescued, That We express our full approval Of
the administration Of the President Of our choice
and congratulate him and our party that il is able
and willing 10 punish wrongs and rectiiy abuses,
wherever found and that il does not, like former
adm .nistrations o. our adversaries, cover up or
wants.
ResoIre4, That stand by the oit-repeated and
cardinal doctrine Of our party, that currency al
way redeeInabe in coin is the only true and safe
one ior the honesty and welfare OF the community as
u IS ior TIE honor and good name Of the Nation
that We condemn all steps direct or ind rect in any
other direction, than towards early resumption;
anu that We earnestly thank the Pres dent for hi
'teadiasi ana active support Of these princp pies by
the exercise OF his constitutional powers.
hesohed, That the tax and tariff laws ought to be
- framed A. 10 aid N the promotion and protection
VI American Industry.
hssolrea, That we favor all proper and prudent
meas ures ior the improvement OF internal comnuni
cation between the rerent parts OF our common |
country, and especially IN opening to larger com
nerce the line % water communication created by
nature between the Northwest ana the Atlantic /
lhfou-h the treat Lakes, and the valley OF Lake
I hamplain.
Reached, That we will give the ticket this DAY
Nominated our earnest ana hearty support. .
\. B. Stafford, of Hartford, moved to re-
commit the resolutions to the Committee on
Resolutions, with instructions to add anoth- .
It, stating that the sentiment of this con- J
-ention is in opposition to the proposed I
Treaty.
Mr.. Bigelow said the subject had been be- r
ore the Committee. and that they had con- f
luded that a. no such treaty has as yet
zen laid before the United States Senate,it
you'd not be proper to make it the subject v
f resolution d
Mr.. Saford's motion was further opposed ,
y Messrs. Talcott, of Burlington, Grandey, n
nd GrOut of Barton. General
lenry said he understood it to be
enator Edmunds' opinion that no action
-ould be taken by the Senate on the sub D
'et before next December. The motion to
9commit was lost by very large majority, C
nd the resolutions were then adopted q
-
On motion 1t was voted that the Presi- in
snt of the convention be appointed a COM VI
ittee to inform Hon. Asahe Peck of his r.
animation and to ask his acceptance there ca
The convention then adjourned, at 4:3O u u
IN. n
1t is so late in the session that the Judi n
Try committee of the House have given up r,
oughts of securing action on their re- NJ
rts upon the impeachment cases of y.
dges Durell, of Louisiana, Storey, of :,
kansas and Busteed of Alabama AL