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Democratic State Convention.

The Democratic State Convention met
at Village Hall, Montpelier, June 20 al
III a. m, aud was called to order by Hon
II. b. Smith, of the State committee, who
spoke of this as a pleasant occasion III
view of the recent Democratic triumphs.
He criticised the late speech of Senator
Edmunds; and referred &c the prOhibitory
law, which he thought conaieted with the
real interests of temperance, and hoped
the Convention would take some decided
action thereon.
Geo. l.. Waterman, Of Hyde Park was
elected temporary chairman, and +. NJ,
Mcintyre Of St. Adams, V. MeyenhOfler
of Rutland, and 0. l.. Sherman of New
fame, temporary secretaries, who were also
made a committee on credentials. The
temporary organization was made the per-
manent one. The following Vice Presi-
dents were elected
Addison, John A. Beers; Caledonia,
C. M. Chase Chittenden, j. b. Holleu-
heck Franklin, N. G. Martin Grand
Ise, G. W. Beardslcy; Lamoiilc, Thorn
as Downcr Orange, Jacob Kent; Or
leans. John w. Currier Rutland. 0rrin
Thomas; Washington, Israel Avery /;
Windham, o. D. Gray; Windsor, Ellium
Abbott,
VIM. Sanborn, of STAFFORD, was added
TO the number of Vice Presidents. A
committee of five on Resolutions was APP
pointed by the Chair, consisting of II. B..
Smith, G. NJ Chase, w. D. McMastcrs,
Jasper Rand and John Cain.
A committee Of one from each Congress.
ional District was appointed to nominate a
State Committee, consisting Of Il. NJ. SUIT
ton, H.. w, Hcaton, Jacob Kent.
Hiram Atkins, I. S. McGinu:s and 9TH
ers made short and spirited addresses,
when the convention adjourned until half
past one.
The convention reessenbled as per adj
iournmcut. The secretary read the roll
Of delegates, which showed u large repre-
scntation. every county but Essex having
delegates.
On motion of A. N. Merchant of Bur-
lingtou, seconded by B. b: Smallcy aud Hi
ram Atkins, Hon. W. II. II. Bingham Of
Stowe was unanimously nominated for
Governor. On motion Of Hiram Atkins,
seconded by j. NJ. Weeks, Henry Chase
of Lyndon was unanimously nominated for
Lieutenant Governor. On motion Of W.
D. McMastcrs, seconded by Hiram Atkins,
Otis Chamberlin of Pomtret was unani-
mously nominated for Treasurer.
The committee on resolutions presented
the following, which were adopted:
ReSolued, That we renew our devotions to the
Democratic party and its principles, and we in
vite all citizens to unite with us in an effort to
restore the principles Of the party to the govern
mcnt of the country.
Resolred, That the present prohibitory liz
uor law is undemocratic, and has proved %injuri-
Gus to the cause of temperance and good order,
and that we favor its unconditional repeal and
the adoption Of stringent license law.
Resolre3, That VIC hail with joy the pros
poet of an early and speedy completion of the
Caughnawaga canal, whereby Lake Champlain
will be the reservoir for the surplus productions
hf the great West and an outlet for the trade
and inner between the interior and the sea-
board, and as beneficial alike to the farmer, the
manufacturer, and the producer, by an increase
Of transportation facilities and consequently
more direct and friendly commercial relations
and cheaper transit of property.
Resolved, That the ticket this day nominal
ted shall be supported by us and we advise all
good c%itfzens to help us in electing it and giving
a good government 10 our State.
The following gentleman were elected a
state committee, aud made a committee
on credentials III. b. Smith, Milton,
Hiram Atkins, Montpelier, j. NJ. Weeks,
Lyndon, d. b. Smalley, Burlington, Lu-
cius Robinson, Newport, j. H Williams,
Jr.. Bellows Falls, p. s. Benjamin, VOL
colt, Aaron Davis, Chelsea, John McNa.
mara, Rutland.
After a speech from Mr.. Mctcalf of
Mortified, in criticism Of the judiciary,
which did not give entire satisfaction, the
Convention adjourned sine die.
Tho Republicans Of Orange County
held a mass convention at Chelsea, June