The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1874-06-18
VERMONT REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.

The Nomination OF State OMcers-Reso-
buttons Commendatory OF tho Admins
trati0n and Favor1ng Speedy Return
to Specie Payment.
BURLINGTON, June II, 1874.
The Republican State Convention for the nominal
ton OF candidates Tor Governor Lieutenant Gov
ernor and Treasurer was held In this place to-day
and was largely attended, $40 delegates being
present. The Convention was organized by
the election Of Mr.. II. II. Powers, Chairman /;
George r. Chapman and G. M. stone, Secretaries.
with one Vice President from each Congressional
district.
While the committee were employed with the
credentials OF delegates, the Convention was en-
tertained by an able speech from United States
Senator Edmunds Of this State. The canvass pre-
There were no less than four candidates lor the
ONCE OF Governor-namey, Hon. Asabel Peck,
Mr.. R. 8. Taft Mr.. A. L. Miner and Mr.. N. I.
A BALLOT WAS REACHED
at three O'Clock in the afternoon and resulted in
jority. me ballot stood as follows: Peck, 500;
Taft 1926; Sprague, So Miner, &C. and scattering o.
was nominated, and for treasurer, Mr.. John A.
Page.
That int M
national sonyention: :, =. -,
1872 and the history Of public affairs since then have
fully justified party In Its action. and have clearly
shown that now as heretofore, alone can be relied
upon g MAINTAIN and the great results Of the
curing liberty and equal rights to all citizens
alike; In spreading the principles Of real
publicanism and Just government; in making
labor hSaorabe in projecting people
cause and its friends and In guarding now and in the
future the Treasury OF the nation from being depleted
by claims tor losses incurred In the rebellion.
Tna snd ha G ssy
States lately rebellion and pledge ourselves to aid In
promoting the welfare and happiness OF the people
thereof We do not mean to forget that the cause OF the
Union and It's noble defenders is sacred and ought be
steadily ana publicly kept In view as the pole star OF the
future progress Of the Republic
Resolved That we express our full approval OF the
administration OF the President OF our choice anu con-
graduate him and party that Is able and willing
to punish wrongs and recify abuses wherever found
and that It does not like the former administrations OF
adversares, palliate the shortcomings
Resolved That stand by the oftrepeated ana car
dinai doctrine Of our party that currency always
deemabe in coin liz the only true and safe the
honesty and welfare OF the community as II Is tor the
ali steps direct indirect in any other direction than
towards early resumption and that earnestly thank
the President his steadfast and active support of
these principles by the exercise OF hts constitutional
power
Resolved That the tax and tariff laws ought to be so
framed as TO aid In the promotion and protection of
American industry.
Resolved, That favor all proper ana prudent
ton between the different parts OF country
and especially in opening to larger commerce the line
OF water communication created by nature between the
Northwest and the Atlantic through the great lakes and
Resolved That will give the ticket this day nomi
mated our earnest and hearty support.