The Rutland daily globe. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1873-1877, 1876-06-02
Democratic State Convention.

The democratic state convention was |
convened at Montpelier on Thursday. 1t |
was quite numerously attended, completely |
filling the large vestry of the Methodist
Episcopal church, in which 1t was held. |
The estimated number present was four
hundred.
The convention was called 10 order by
Hiram Atkins, esq.,, chairman Of the state
committee. Before presenting the name
of temporary chairman, Mr. Atkins paid
touching and well deserved tribute TO the
late H. B. Smith, chairman of the demo-
consecutive years. Mr.. Atkins also spoke
of the issues involved in the approaching
presidential contest, prophesying the I'M
doubted success of the democratic party.
The name of George NJ. Fisk, Of North
field, was then presented to the convention
for temporary chairman, the convention
ratfying the nomination in the most en-
phatc manner.
Mr.. Fisk, on taking the chair, waived the
usual custom of an opening Speech and
proceeded at once to the duties of the &C.
casion.
William Kidder, of Colchester, was
chosen secretary pro TEN. of the conven-
ton.
Some considerable length of time was
spent in determining the status of Judge
Simmons, of Bennington, who, it would
seem, was too ubiquitous for even the I'M
terrified democracy. appeared that Sim
mons, falling Of an election as a delegate
the place of delegate who could not at
tend the convention, from some other town
10 Bennington county. The convention
regarded him as destitute of a political
wedding garment, and very eummarily
cast him into outer darkness.
A. M. Dickey OF st. Johnsbury moved
that the temporary organization be made
the permanent organization of the conven-
ton, with the addition of an assistant Sec
rotary and one vice-president from each
county ia the state. This motion was
agreed to by the convention. William
Outlet of Brattleboro was elected assistant
secretary.
The president appointed the following
persons committee to draft resolutions to
be presented for the consideration of the
convention:
Col. A. NJ. Dickey, of st. Johnsbury 1;
A. N. Merchant, Burlington; I. S. Nc
Gnnis, Richmond Homer f. Hubbell,
Fairfax Alex. McLane, Fairlee.
The convention then proceeded to the
choice of the state ticket. w. II. II.
Bingham of Stowe was elected by accla-
nation, followed by demonstrative cheers
that plainly told that he was the unmstak-
able choice of the entire convention for
governor.
At this point in the proceedings the con-
venton took recess until o'clock p. m,
the hour for dinner having fully arrived.
AFTERNOON.
On the reassembling, nomination OF the
state ticket was completed, consisting OF
the following: Lieutenant governor, E. B.
Baldwin of Sharon treasurer, James B.
AIattocks of Danvillo.
The convention then proceeded to the
appointment of delegates at large, and
from the districts to the national demo
cratic convention at st. Louis, as follow.
AT LARGE.
Marcus d. Gilman, Montpelier Brad
ley b. Smalley, Burlington jasper Rand
St. Adams Phineas S. Benjamin, VOL
colt.
DISTRICT DELEGATES.
Fist district George Fisk, Mortified
John Cain, Rutland.
Second district-James II. Williams
Bellows Falls James N. Bliss, Bradford
Third district-C. M Chase, Lyndon
Thomas B. Ranney. Fairfield.
ALTERNATE DELEGATES.
Stephen L. Goodell, Brandon Georg
Beardsley, Bennington Ii. IL. Gillett
The,ford S. L. Wiswell, d. G
Pollard, Ludlow John w. Currer, Troy
N. p. Bowman, st. Johnsbury, Johl
Quinlsn, Charlotte.
The convention then appointed the fol
lowing named gentlemen
plhlE SOMMilihE.
Hiram Atkins, Montpelier, chairman
B. B, Smalley, Burlington Lucius Robin
son, Newport James N. Williams, Bel
3 lows Falls Alexander McLsne, Fairlee
Charles La Fountain, Colchester; j. d
Hanrahan, Rutland; George w. Boards
ley, Bennington William Gray, Bethel.
The following named gentlemen wer
nominated for
PRESIDENTIAL ELECToRs
V. L. Rodman, Bridgewater; Luciu
Robinson, Newport George L.W atermar
Hyde Park Amos Aldrich, Woodford
Stephen l.. Goodell, Brandon.
A NJ. Dickey, chairman of the commit
tee, presented the following resolutions
which were adopted
RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, The democrats OF Vermont, in cor
| ventiun assembled, ognzlng the present ot
, plorable condition OF the morals and bushes
interests OF the country as the result oil a d,
| government rs taught and practiced In tn
I early days Of the republic and that return I
those principles, and radical reform In III
administration OF the government Is absolut,
: ly necessary for the relief OF the peopir, an
tor the preservation OF our free institutions
cordially Invite the freemen OF the state
@ whatever political predictions to unite wit
them in the following resolutions:
e Resotced, Fidelity 10 all the provisions OF I'll
constitution OF the United States, through IT
trenchment and economy IN federal and stat
administrations ; The lessening OF the burden
imposed on labor or by the reduction OF o1lict
| and taxation.
Resoiued, An honest civil servic, reform
q | strict accountability OF Our officials, enforce
by competent civil and criminal remedies tn
restoration OF the democratic tests OF homes
e fidelity and capacity as qualifications for put
| lie officials.
Q Resoired, Honest pay ment OF the public debt
sacred preservation OF the public faith.
Resolped. Free schools exempt from sectaria
control, no appropriation Of public money f6
sectarian instruction. free press account
able for abuse 10 ciyir and criminal laws.
i Resolved, Home rule no GENERALIZATION {
- state Or federal power no federal interference
d | In state or municipal elections.
ResoLped. ExpOsurv and speedy punishment