Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1874-11-04

Strenuous exertions are being made to
bring the Union League actively into the
field. both North and South; IN the former
to meet the the increasing efforts of the
democracy for congressional asccndancy, and
Ia the latter TO antagonize the white league"
The committee appointed by the National
Executive Committee Of the Union League
Of America, which met in Baltimore on the
both int, visited the President, Secretary
Bristow. and Postmaster General Jewell, on
Tuesday for the purpose Of presenting the
resolutions adopted at that meeting. The
committee consisted Of Ex-Governor Newell,
Of New Jersey, Chairman Geo Harlow, of
Illinois, Col Thomas. II. Rich and Col.
Thomas II. Gardener, Of Maryland The
resolutions presented were as follows;
Bsolyoi. That We recognize with feelings of
great pride the wise judgment and discretion
manifested by our chief magistrate, President
Nrut Ia selecting such true and tried patriots -
the Hon Marshall Jewell and the Hon. Is II.
Hrstow 10 the high and important positions In
his cabinet Of Postmaster General and secretary
Of the Treasury and do assure him that such
appointments tend greatly 20 strengthen his adj
ministntion.
Reso'red, That We heartily approve and indorse
the policy pursued by the Hon. Marshall Jewell.
Postmaster General and the Hon. b. A Bristow,
Secretary ~ the Treasury. In inaugurating a new
and healthier order ofthings in theirdepauments,
and IN their efforts TO rid the service Of corrupt
and inefficient officers, and commend their cX-
ample 10 other branches Of the government
Res1ircf That we call on the administration TO
weed ont all corrupt and inefficient officers when
ever found. as the most important step toward re-
gaining the impaired confidence Of the people
Resolrcd That We believe the surest means Of
Strengthening the republican party and overcome
ing the influence Of the white leagues ut the SOUTH
j. % re-organize the Mon Leagues in that local
ity and that a proper recognition Of our order at
this time, would be imughi with good results.
In presenting the resolutions to the Pres
ident, Governor Newell assured him that his
administration was Endorsed by the League.
On behalf of the order he expressed the
hope for its continued success, stating at the
same time that they had no candidates for
Office to present, but simply desired to give
him am assurance OF their confidence aud
support The President in response said
/ he was happy to receive this assurance Of
/ confidence from the League, and was glad 20
hear that the recent appointments i'm his
/ 'dHihNA N'lf ~ dNN' I'NANl'' al dNiAl'lhi
resolution was presented to Postmaster Cen
eral Jewell, similar TO the second resolution
given above. Gov. Jewell. who is an active
member Of the order, in response said he
was happy to receive the congratulations OF
the committee, and thankful for this ex
preston Of confidence and esteem from such
an influential body as the Union League
1t was his purpose to continue the cours'
which he had inaugurated until the work OF
reformation had been fully accomplished
and in this he was ably seconded 10y the
President The National Council of tn,
Union League of America viii assemble a
Cincinnati on the 18th Of January next
Measures will be taken TO effect thorough
reorganization Of the League throughout th,
country.