Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1878-05-29
Republlcan State Convention.

The Republican State Convention, which was
held at Burlington on Thursday OF last week, was
called to order by General George W. Grandey,
chairman of the state committee. when the secre-
tary Hon. George Nichols of Northfed read the
call and the roll of the convention, showing that
there were six hundred and forty delegates
present
Ex-Governor John Gregory Smith of st. Adams
was unanimously elected president of the conven-
ton. In accepting the chair the Governor, after
expressing his thanks and calling the attention of
the convention to the gravity of the political situa
ton OF the country, alluded to the Southern policy
| of the President, which he regarded as impotic
lie gave the President credit for the best OF nten
| tons, but thought that this policy " honestly
| adopted" would be as honestly abandoned,
now that its futity had been proven. He said
Gentlemen never Of Congress prior
the the southern states has the spirit of rebel
lion violent is to-day. Never has 1t shown it.
self with determined power. What mean these
saults the reduction Of the army-the
Withholding of supplies from the departments the efforts To
cripple the treasury? DO you recall no similar timer Go
back to the days before the rebellion to time when dem
ocac administration stripped the government of its
and dsmane the forts that the South might have easy
conquest. Never IN my judgment, has there been time
when the government needed the united aid of the
loyal when they needed to stand firmly
together. union the safety Of the republic;
without governments Of sand, and the triumph
| Of treason will yet be accomplished.
| At the conclusion Of Governor Smiths address,
after the appointment of committees, the conven-
| ton adjourned until afternoon.
| The first business of the afternoon was the NOM
| nation for Governor of Colonel Redfeld Proctor
of Rutland, by Hon d. w. Taylor of Sherburne.
The nomination was received with loud applause,
and was seconded in vigorous speeches by Henry
Ballard of burlington, Bliss N. Davis Of Danville,
C. IL. Heath OF Montpelier, o. Il. Butteriield of
Wilmington, H. A. Fletcher Of Cavendish Gen.
eral Thomas of West Fairlee, and others.
Hon. A. L. Miner of Manchester having been
nominated withdrew his name and warmly sec
onded Colonel Proctors nomination
Governor John b. Page Of Rutland, while de-
clining to present the name of Colonel Merrill,
said that the Rutland delegation which he repre-
scented had been abused by the newspapers.
Colonel Proctors nomination was made by a
unanimous uiud uooe vote.
For Lieutenant Governor, H. 2. Cotton OF Iras-
burgh, William W: Lynde of Brattleboro, and
Hugh Henry Of Chester, were nominated. The
former received the nomination on the second
ballot by vote OF two hundred and ninety zone to
two hundred and seventy-one for Mr. Henry and
four scattering.
For Treasurer, Hon John A. Page Of Mont
peer, was, of course, unanimously nominated
as he should be.
The committee To nominate u state committee
reported the old committee, excepting the subst
tuition of Charles f. Benton in place of Cover
nor Dale.
Colonel Albert Clarke, Of st. Adams, presented
the report Of the committee on resolutions:
The Republicans Of Vermont seadfastly adhering to tn
oft declared principles Of their pty, and sensible OF TN
gravity present eSgences country hereby resolve
Ftrs-IhAt tile motives and general the admin
saton Of President Hayes have hearty appreciation
and though differences policy may exist we rejoice
the belief that both executive and Republicans iN Congress
were disposed to suffer divisions but the contrary
observe that excellent pecept "In essentials UNITY
non asentlals liberty in all things charity"
Second-That welcoming truth and shrinking not from
investigation, yet condemn uncaedfor and reyou
tonary the OF the democratic House of Repre-
senayes to investigate part only OF the facts pertann
10 the Presidential election and consider that all efforts
reopen question OF such magnitude, after has bee
lawfully and believe, justly closed are detrimental
the prosperity and perlons 10 the peace Of the country
and deserving the apprehension Of all good citizens.
Third-That while depore the continued opposition
Of portion OF the South TO the efforts OF the annsa
give equal rights and privileges 10 all the citizens
the whole country we do recognize the patriotic aoo
and devotion OF those In that section who nri
for the Union, and the perpetiy of good government
Fourth-rhat cordially recommend to the suffrage
of the OF Vermont tile candidates dis day nom
| mated.
The reading Of the resolutions was frequently
$ interrupted by hearty applause. On motion o
1 Governor Page the resolutions were unanimousl
adopted.
Colonel Proctor and Mr.. Cotton both appeare,
n before the convention, aud made short speeche
of acceptance.
The state committee WIS empowered To call con
: ventions 10 elect delegates TO the national nom
mating convention, and to call district oonN enton
o for eecting district delegates.
Tue convention then adjourned sine die