Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-06-28

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ter, Woodstock
Dir. IL. W. Hamilton. of Brandon. moved
| that the report be laid on the table. A
feeling evidently arose against certain OF
those nominated for State Committee, and
Mr.. Atkins spoke at length in support OF
| those gentlemen nominated, and appealed
| to the members of the Convention to lay
aside all personal and local prtjudices and
| unite upon the State Committee as nomin-
ated in the interest OF both harmony and
efficiency Permanence in Office tended to
efficiency. and no believed it for the interest
of the Democratic party Of Vermont to re-
elect the old State Committee. From MIR.
Atkins lengthy defence of the State Com
mIttec in the outset. it is evident that all is
not lovely and harmonious in the Demo-
cratic camp
DR.. Hamilton defended his motion to lay
on the table, and made the accusation that
there was very evidently little ring that
had fixed up things to suit themselves. lie
favored State Committee selected by the
Counties themselves, and not by the little
ring" His remarks were received with
applause.
Mr.. Atkins returned to the support of the
committee, and referred to an attempt that
had been made to engrait into the platform
"license" plank.
| iected to the ticket nominated because
Bennington county. and also substantially
Windham county, are neither of them rep
| resented on the State Committee. lie
| thought those counties entitled to represcl-
| tatiCn.
The president Of the Convention suggest
ed that Mr.. Williams, Of Bellows Falls,
represented Windham county.
John Cain. of Rutland, appealed to the
| Convention to sustain the nominations in
the interest OF harmony in the party.
Geo. W. Aiken, of Troy, said the delega
tion from Orleans county had not been con-
| suited in regard to this matter. and ho OBJ
| jectod to such treatment Of the wishes OF
/ large county.
i Mr.. Atkins further defended the commit
tee, and made some personal reflections up
on the course of Mr.. Aiken when formerly
a momhtr Of the State committee, and the
reason he was dropped. Mr.. Atkins said,
1T is evident here to-day that Mr. Aiken
has not yet reformed in those matters
| Mr.. McGettrick, of St Albans, disavow-
ed any desire to attack any member OF the
committee, but desired to add to the COM
mittee five members to consist of one mem
ber from each county not already repre-
sentcd. lie referred to the feeling about
| the "little ring" throughout the State, and
crease the number of the committee, and
20 unite the party throughout the State.
Alexander Mclean, of Fairlee. regretted
| that this bone o. contention had been
| thrown in here, and favored a small COM
| mittee "a more easily called together, and
tending to bett,r harmony.
Mr. Fletcher, Of Chester, defended the
nominating COMMITTEE, who had nominated
ticket without any instructions as to in
crtasing the humber. lie said no request
was made tn have a member OF the COM
mittte irun Bennington county. lie said
| this Year Was an "Uh YEAR for the Democ
racy OF Vermont. and two years hence it
migt tt he necessary to increase the nun Der
and tfiicieney oi the State Committee.
| The discussion was continued at consider
| ahle length by James n. johnson of North
field. j. j. Monaham of Underbill, Hiram
Atkins of Montpelier, l.. W. Rsddington OF
Rutland, b. b. Smalley of Burlington, and
NJ II. Cady OF stowe.
The motion to Law the report on the table
| wai rejected by very decided vote and
the report of the committee was adopted.
A. N. Merchant. for the Committee en-
Resolutions reported As follows:
The Democrats of Vermont. in convention assem-
hlcd congratulate the country on the restoration of
home rule in the South the era OF peace and recon
| citation, aud the overthrow OF military domina-
ton, hrou sht about in response TO the demands Of
| the nation al Democracy, backed by the strong
| So.cc Of large majority of the people whose sui
| fragcs elected the Democratic candidates Tor the
| Presidency and Vice Presidency OF the Nation:
We recognize the pre- sent deplOrable condition OF
the morals and the business interests OF the country
| as the result OF departure from the fundamental
| principles oiGovernment as taught and practcei
| in the early days Of the Republic tho outcome Of
| democratic men and measures. Upon the Republ
can party, lis measures and its men, rests tho
grave responsibility for the departure from those
prime pies aud for the financial distress, misery and
want that have brought the country TO tho verge of
! bankruptcy and ruin. IL has had the entire
troll OF the Il 'gisatOn OF the Country Tor sixteen
| years. and il has enacted and perpetrated
| policy which has tended to enrich the Few
| and impoveii-h tho many and to control
| in it, interests, il not utterly destroy, the
| rights and franchises OF the people ard OF the
| htairs under the Constitution. Is system OF
| finance has been one o fIvOrs to honeyed mOnop-
oles of unequal taxation OF exemption oi the ilch
IRON the Just burdens o. government, OF reckless
! and criminal extravagan". in public expenditure
| thus tend NJ to discusiase every enterprise That
| promised remuneration To labor or general pros
| pcrity to the nation. 1t has granted the lands of
the people to gi .auc corporations, and has shield
ed the most fla grant dishonesty in official station
Its present hold upon Federal power was secured by
Fraud rerjiry ana Forgery, in shameless defiance
| OF the will OF the people as legally aud COnstitu
| tionally expressed at the ballot box in 1876.
| In opposition TO such principles and such meas-
ures and such men we cordially invite the ireemen
of the state of whatever political predictions, to
Unite with us in the following declaration Oi prin-
| ciples
| stifutIun, retrenchment and economy in Federal
and state administration. and the lessenns OF the
| buIdcn imposed on labor by the reduction of
Offices and taxation.
second The strict accountability OF all officials
and the restoration of the Democratic tests of hon
esty, fidelity and capacity As essential quallhca-
| tiOns Tor all public officers.
Third, The honest payment Of the public debt in
such currency Its terms Imply, anu the preserya
| lion o. the public faith.
Fourth liome rule,-no Capitalization Of State
or Federal powers: Federal interference in
Municipal, State or Federal elections
ri III, A just and equitable revenue tariff, Incl
dentally fostering our agricultural ana nanuiac-
sixth, ono currency for all; we oppose tho pres
| ent national banking system and recommend the
gradual substitution Of sreenbacks for national
! bank bills.
Thrreas The people of the United States.
in tho last Presidential contest, elected by an over
| whrlming popular majority, and by a clear and
| decisive majority in the Electoral College. the
| Democratic candidates Tor President and Vice.
President, and the will of the nation thus const-
| tutionally declared, having heen nullifed by the
| grossest usurpations and frauds, instsated, pro
| tecied ami adopted by men now high IN position
| and in the confidence OF the mn.straton, and
rendered operative by the presence OF a formidable
| military force: therefor"
| RsS0itrf. That tho Democracy of Vermont. at
| this its first convention since the consumation
OF this great crime does in the interest OF consttu
tional guV 81 nment. and in vindicaton and rreser
VltiOn OF the sacred right Of the majority 10 choose
their rulers denouncs and condemn with the most
earnest indi gnston this foul crime against our in
| R,Soired, That the thanks OF the people OF The
| United States are due to the patriotic men who
originated and, in the face OF the most determined
opposition, are carrying through the Investigation
| oI the electoral frauds IN Louisiana and Florida
| R6soiroi, That the revelations already made be
] fore the committee, terminating the secretary OF
| the Treasury, and the Republican Senator from
Ohio, leave room to doubt the wisdom and neces-
| sity VI this lnvesti cation.
! RsSoirtd, That while we would sanction no as
sault upon the Official title Of President Hayes,
We urge the criminal prosecution, conviction and
| puni -hmont OF AL who aided and nhttted the IN
| famous frauds by which the Presidency and Vice
| Presidency were wrested from thor lawfully elect
! ed possessurs. -
| Resol,sd. That the Democracy Of Vermont will
earnestly labor tor purer and more economical ad'
ministratiup, that the State ticket nominated to-
day shall receive our united and hearty support.
| and that hail with satisfaction the evidence OF
growing desire on the part OF the people to einan
cipatr themselves from from the party OF political
higotry, intolerance and UNJUST ru g, when mas LOT
| tsenty years controlled the state. Convince" that
| this party, made infamous by the most gigantic
| crimes. cannot always prosper or maintain IT'S
/ ascendency Gver tree people, we cali upon all
| who believe in honest government and desire the
perputuiGy cf institutions, to aid in strengthen
ing our organization, which must be the ultimate
| hope ui the state and natun when political crime
shall become exposed in all its hldeOusness and the
| people are thoroughly aroused to the danger that
! threatens them from those who have turned the
government into refuge Ul thieves and who to-day
| are pIospcring ON crime
On motion OF Mr.. Atkins, OF Montpelier,
the report was accepted and adopted, with
| cheers.
Col. T.. &. Bailey of Concord, N. H.. ad-
dressed the Convention at length on the pO-
litical issues oi the day in the Nation, refer
ring particularly to the great fraud of the
past Presidential election.
81 much time had been spent in the
wrangllng of the Convention over the State
committee that many nt the delegates left
before :he close Of the Convention, and
Col Bulcy'S remark, were necessarily cut
short. that delegates might reach tho train
for the western part n the State.
At the close of Col. Bailey remarks. the
Convention adjourned, with three cheers
Tor tho nominees and the platform.
Bon lNGERscLL says the explanation
Stanley Matthews made in the Senate.
romindS HIM Of traveller who was gong