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The ,siddlebury Convention.
JOYCE NOMINATED BY ACCLAMA-
TON.
The second District.
A VICTORY FOR JUDGE POLAND.
MIIpLEEURY. Vt. Aug.

On taking the chair, Gel. Grandey
briefly thanked the convention Tor the
honor bestowed upon him, and pledged
himself to give them the benefit of all
the experience and ability as a presiding
officer which he might possess. The
General closed by saying that he
would not. upon this, the hottest day of
the season, weary or bore them with a
speech. and invited Mr.. Munson, of Man
chester, member Of the District commit
tee, to read the call
The call being read, the Chair suggested
that the committee on credentials submit
their report, prepared at their session pre-
yious to the assembling of the convention,
and said that, unless objection was made
the roll would be read, giving an opportu-
nifty for correction.
Mr. Munson read the roll of those pre-
senting credentials a. members of the con
vention.
The Chairman requested the delegates to
correct any errors noticed in the roll. Al
luding to the only contested delegation, that
from Fair Haven, he read the credentials Of
both parties, one being signed by George
d. Spencer, secretary, and the other by E.
W Parkhurst, secretary. lie then asked
how they should be disposed of.
Mr. L. W. Burt, of Castleton, moved
that the delegates certified to by F. W.
Parkhurst be admitted 20 seats IN the con
yention a. the delegates from Fair Haven.
which motion was seconded by Enoch
Smith
Mr.. \. y. Adams, Of Fair Haven, ques-
toned the method of calling The caucus at
that place, claiming that no proper notice
was given. and that parties not properly
belonging in such a caucus were invited to
vote for delegates lie called for a hearing
before tie committee on credentials.
The chair suggested that the question was
debatablc. and awaited the pleasure Of the
convention
y r. Simon-, Of Rutland, wished the
Fair Haven delegates the best possible
chance to state their case. but said that the
first certificate given Represented the only
regular caucus, and the town committee,
and the delegates holding it were the only
delegates. Mr.. Simons maintained that the
delegates chosen by a citizens caucus. not
acting under the town committee had no
right, before this convention. lie seconded
the motion made by B. " Burt
Hon. F. F. Woodbridge. Of Yergennes,
wanted fair play, but argued that the Sec
ond caucus was an Irregular one-one
which wa~ unauthorized. imposed no duties
and conferred no rights.
Mr. ;. W. Bailey, Of Fair Haven. claimed
to know something concerning the list
headed rs Col. Allen that the latter did not
know. tina; he was here al the behc-t of
those who placed him upon the delegation,
uubcknown to him, and who were q mere
handful Of the citizens of Fair Haven. He
protested that if the contc,ting delegation
could show improper notice and unfair pro-
ceeling upon the part of those claiming to
call the caucus legally, they should be pro-
tectoi in their rights. The,>peaker called for
hearing, saying that forty Democrats
should not control go Republicans
The Chair stated that the matter was in
the hands of the convention, TO do as it
thought best, either to refer it to a sub
committee or have it debated before the
house
Col. Allen, Of Fair Haven. moved that
the credentials be laid upon tac table, and
be referred to the committee on credentials.
Mr. James NJ. slade, Of MdIlebury, re
marked upon the delay incident upon Il
hearing upon this question before the con
vention could ballot, and hoped that the
question would be discussed before the
convention.
Mr.. Woodbridge made inquiries upon
some points Of order. upon the decision of
which Col Allen withdrew his motion, and
the original motion was again pending.
Mr.. Z. ). Allen, son of Col. Allen, claim
ell thata wrong had been perpetrated upon
the voters of Fair Haven. and demanded a
hearing tor the second deleg alton
Mr.. Lymas, Of Bennington, considered |
the further discussion Of this question use
less, and hoped this fault-inding with the
regular caucus might'e end.
Mr. Bailey, Of Fair Haven. for the second
dclegat ion, claimed that no proper notice
was given of the caucus. it being but six
hours before its meeting, and, finally that p
Democrats were controlling 80 Republic
cans.
Mr. Henry Clark, of Rutland, thought the
last clause Of the call settled the matter
Mr. SHADE, Of Niddlobury, was astonishcd
at the complete capture Of Fair Haven
By such small number of Demo-
Gratis, and argued that if there was
any fault it lay with those who did not
attend the caucus lie thought that such
a man a. Co. Allen would not claim seat
be did rot think was rightfully his.
The previous question was then called for
ant the delegation headed by Col.Allen was
admitted
The chair put the question, Shall the roll
now he adopted?
Mr. Baker, of Rutland, corrected the
list of delegates from that town by substi-
-uting the name of John n Baxter for that
IF John L. Page.
The roll was then doptod, without refer
.nce to the committee, as the official list of
delegates composing the convention.
On motion of E. j. Ormsbee, of Rutand,
Charles D. Pitts, of Brandon, was chosen
secretary.
Mr.. Martin, of Mlddlobury. moved that
he temporary organization be made per-
Mr.. Sprague moved to amend the motion
~ adding a viee-president from each
county. ,
The temporary organization was then
na de permanent. ,
Nj Miner nominated D. X Simonds as
ssist ant-secretary and he was elected.
The following list of Vice-Presidents was
dopted
IL. q. Root, Bennington county.
J. \. Baxter, Rutland county.
Sylvester Doud, Addison county.
Charles Dewey, Washington county.
Mr. Parkhurst. of Brandon, moved that |
committee of five be appointed 70 nomi-
ate District committee.
Mr.. Simons, of Rutland, moved to amend
y substituting two from each county.
The amendment was accepted. and it was Il
, ordered. [
Mr. Henry Clark, of Rutland. moved to
ppoint committee of four on resolutions,
nd il was so ordered II