The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1878-07-04
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The Republican convention for the
First Vermont District, assembled at
Yergennes on Thursday At school house
ball, at IL m. Norman J Allen, Of
PeTisburgh, chairman Of The district
committee. called tho Coz ,cuilon TO or
der. aud George +, Lawi.hcr II Rut-
land. secretary Of committee, read the
call for the convention. IA al-o the
roll Of delegates. prepared BY the com
mitiee. which was adopted b The con-
vention.
n. J. Allen, Of the district commit.
Tee. nominated as temporary chairman,
Hon. A. l.. Miner, Of Manchester, who
was elected. Mr. Miner, made the fol-
lowing remarks upon taking the chair ;
Gentlemen Of the Convention = You
will each and all accept my thanks for
this expression Of your confidence. II
ia q long series Of years since have
been In the habit OF attending conven-
tons Of the people Of this State and
il has ever been pleasure TO me TO
look over a body Of Vermonters so as
sembled, intelligence and patriotism are
plainly stamped upon their counte-
nances. They are men who think and
act for themselves, and are not IN lead
log strings.
Il has been said that the mission oil
the Republican party is ended the
party should DO disbanded. Such ex,
pressions CRATE harshly upon my feel
iugs. The very foundation of our party
Is equal rights and justice TO all under
the law, and notwithstanding the
amendments TO the Constitution guar
anteeing these rights to all OF whatever
station in life, thousands are not allow.
cd TO enjoy them. Our mission is not
ended I'LL this is fully established and
secured for all time. There would now
Ice 40 United States. no republican gov.
cfbment had il not been for the Repnb,
lican party. The Democrats as a party
opposed every effort 10 put down the
rebellion. / know there were many
who broke loose from their party and
aided US 10 that struggle, some Of
whom. like your Dillinghams. your
Clarks and Houghtons. who loved iheiI
country more than their party, have
remained with US. while others have
returned 10 their "wallowing 10 th,
miro.
Our fathers, after years Of toll and
suffering, such a. few men endured
have left Us a noble heritage, = great
aud proud position among the nationI
Of the earth. What other government
under Heaven has bad its first places
filled by men who commenced in th,
hambless positions in life. A Clay.
Douglas. Lincoln.
Our two senators 10 Congress, nov
leading men 10 the nation, being chair
men Of the two most iEportant com
mitiees 10 the highest legislative bod
10 the world. began life as poor boys
Msny. very many others commenced
THEN career under similar circnm
stances
No other government has ever bel,
cot such Inducements. such aid 10 ID,
hamble In life TO rise and obtain hon
ofAble positions a. our own
We are 10 many respects a pecaliA
people aud 10 one respect enurel,
different from any other nation tina
ever existed. tia, is VIC are not De
scended from any one country. but ar,
made up from the best blood Of al ID,
nations Of Europe BOW mixed aud ia
isrmingled
This country owes lie existence q
the three greatest powers thea on thl
earth Spain discovered il; Franc,
explored 4 England gave il laagusgi
and lAws; and every enlightened NJ
ton hAs sent rivers Of It's blood 10 Gov
10 the great stream. which Bow bear
upon its bosom the best hopes Of thr
human race.