Spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1845-1913, 1874-07-02

FORM--A STRONG TICKET PUT INT
THE FIELD.
An unusual degree of interest wa
manifested by the Democrats at TIT
State Convention, as was shown by
the early arrivals, Wednesday, of del
egates from all parts of the State A
finer gathering of honest, candid
thinking men never convened. a
social meeting was held in the parlor,
Of Bishops Hotel, Wednesday even
ing, and the political situation fully
aud fairly discussed, with the single
view of adopting measures which
would be most advantageous to the
state. There was no wrangling fol
political place, or honors, no wire pull
ling or horse shedding was INDUCED
in, and the great desire of all present
was apparently to select as candidates,
the very best men to be found.
The contrast between the Republi-
can and Democratic State Conventions
was very striking. We only wish
that more of the people Of Vermont
could see and understand the motives
and conduct Of the two gatherings.
The one, eager to grab everything per-
tanning to place and power, and non
committal on all questions of present
and vital interest, lest vote be lost
by any decided action the other de
string not the ''loaves and fishes" and
empty political honors, but the best
good of Vermont and her people, >
plain and positive in it's resolutions
and actions.
The Convention met in Village
Hall, Thursday morning, at eleven o.
clock, and was called to order by Hon.
II. B. Smith, of the State COMMITTEES.
who spoke of this as being a pleasant
occasion, especially so in view of the
recent Democratic victories. He hap
PLY referred to Ohio and Thurman,
to New Hampshire and to Connect
cut and Eatoh, told funny story at
the expense of Edmunds and his Bur-
lington speech, spoke in the interests
of temperance against the prohibitory
liquor law, and hoped that tho conven-
ton would take some decided stand
upon this much veXed qucs ion. Geo.
l.. Waterman, of IIydepark, was elect
ed temporary chairman and F, NJ. Nc
Intyre, V. G. Meyerhotfer and o. L.
Sherman temporary secretaries On
motion of Mr.. Smalley the secretaries
were made cammittec on credenti-
ais. By motion of John Cain the
temporary organization was made the
permanent one. The following vice
Presidents were elected
Addison, John A. Beers; Caledo
mia, G. Nj. Chase Chittenden, J. B.
Holenbeck Franklin, N. G. Martins
Grand Isle, G.. w. Beardsley La
noble, ThoS. Downer Orange, Jacob
Kent Orleans, John w. Currier
Rutland, Orrin Thomas; Washington,
Israel Avery; Windham, O. D. Gray;
Windsor, Elan Abbott.
VIM. Sanborn, of STAFFORD, was adj
ded to the number of Vice Presidents.
A committee of five on Resolutions
was appointed by the Chair, consisting
of H. B. Smith, c. M. Chase, VIM.
D. McMaster, Jasper Rand and John
Cain.
A committee of one from each Con
gressional District was appointed to
nominate a State Committee, consist
ing of E. NJ. Sutton, H. w. Eaton,
Jacob Kent. Hiram Atkins, t. S. Nc
Ginnis and others made short and
spirited addresses, when the conven-
ton adjourned until half: past one.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Convention met per adjournment
The Secretary read the roll of dele.
gates, as follows:
Danville-L. B Partridge, A. H. Smith, Ar
IA West.
St. Albars- M.McIntyre, Asahel Hyde. J.
n. Culver Jasper Pand, II. B. Soule, G. Il.
Mooney, John Brown, c. H. Beels.
Lyndon-J. NJ. Weeks, c.. NJ Chase, s. r.
McGaffay, G. II. Weeks, II. L. Folsome.
KichmondW Henry Gillet, j. II. Humphrey. |
Berlin-Lorenzo Black. Harrison AleAan.
der.
Miltou-H. B Smith, Patrick Rowley, Will
liam Sanderson.
Burlington-D. C. Linsley Morillo Noyes,
L. NJ. Suite, CD Alger ellison Stockwel |
Carolus Noyes, B. b. Smaley, NJ. Mulqueen
a n. Merchant, j. B Hollenbeck, w. l..
Stone, John j. Shea, A. =. Grinnell Orviile
Sinclair Joel Iinsley.
Georgia-Iuther b. Hunt, H. N Nigtels.
Hiram Pierce.
Newfane--O. S. Sherman.
Wolcott-P. S. Benjamin, Lewis S. Halen-
tine.
Bristol-James whitney, ". W. Rider.
Newbury-Co Jacob Kent, Geo W. Cham
berlin.
Harrison Bailey, Chas. Chamberlain.
Mortpelier-M. ID. Gilman, j. o. Living
ston, Hiram Atkins, II. W. Heaton, A. A. |
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