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The second District Convention.
We copy from the excellent report in the
Wdfchnan some additional details oil the
Second District Convention
Owing to the burning of Barron's hotel,
last Saturday morning, there was no hall IN
the place of sufficient capacity to hold the
Convention but this want was more than
made good through the courtesy OF Mr..
George W Gates, Division Superintendent
of the Western Union Telegraph Company,
who, though lifelong Democrat, gave up
his spacious piazza and grounds to the Con-
yenticn, and under the shade of the spread
ing trees the assembly were far more COM
Portable than they could have been in any
hall.
The result of the Convention was fore
shadowed before its assembly by the action
of Windham county in voting unanimously
to present Mr.. Tyler's name There has
been tacit agreement for many years
among the voters of the other counties that
whenever Windham county could settle their
differences and agree upon good man she
delegates of that county held caucus after
dinner. and the first three or four ballots
stood in the neighborhood of twenty votes
for the Hon. George Howe, sixteen for Hon.
B. d. Harris, and fifteen for Hon. Kit
fridge Haskins. Finally, it being evident
that neither OF the three could command
ma j0rity of the delegates, they were all
withdrawn, and Mr.. Tyler was agreed upon.
In presenting Col. Farnham's name, Col.
Mead said, in regard to the proposal OF
Judge Poland's name, that he had been in
formed that under no circumstances would
he be candidate, for the reason that he
could not now have the influence in Con-
gress he once had; that be would be put at
the tail-ends OF committees and could not
make himself felt as formerly.
Governor Fletcher said that he had seen
letter Hhich Judge Poland had written to
friend, a few days ago, in which he said
that while he should make no effort to be a
candidate, still he was not putting himself
out OF the field, and would be happy to take
the Office, il it was a voluntary thing with
the people, and would exert himself to his
utmost ability to serve them.
Mr.. lunton opposed the nomination of
Judge Poland in the strongest manner lie
recited the Steele and Poland, and Poland
and DeniSon campaign, and said that not
one in ten of the Republican voters of the
District desired to have Judge Poland rep
resent them in Congress.
Colonel Stephen NJ Pingree, OF Hartford,
seconded Mr.. Denison, and opposed Judge
Poland bitterly.
Hon. II. {. Belden, of St. Johnsbury,
wished to say that Judge Poland had not
authorized any man in the convention. nor
any man in the district, nor any man m the
State, to present him as candidate for
Congress. lie would say, further, that
Judge Poland name had not been brought
before the convention by any man authoriz-
cd 10 present it. nor was it right or proper
for any one to attack him as they had.
While the ballot was in progress, Colonel
Mead, in few words, withdrew the name
of Col Farhham, in recognition OF the su-
perior claims Of Washington county, and
commended the vote of Orange county to
Mr.. Tyler.
Hon. j. j. Wilson, of Bethel, amid deaf
ening applause, withdrew Mr.. Denison's
name, and moved that the nomination be
made by acclamatiOI. The ballot having,
however. been ordered, was taken, with the
result announced.
MR.. TYLER'S SPEECH.
Nj. Pr-,ta-m ~,tv 0rnoier,en vf the
you for this high honor which you have
bestowed upon me this day; an honor, how
ever, which has been by me unsought and
entirely unexpected. hsye at times, as it
has doubtless been the fortune of many in
this District, been approached by partial
friends, and told that they would like TO
suggest my name for some Office. But it
has always seemed to me that the pursuit of
my chosen profession, the comforts of my
own home, were more desirable than
public life in the present troublous times.
when national affAirs are so doubtful and
uncertain. and a public life in which
young men and untried men arc unable to
distinguish themselves in the short term
which is usually allotted to them. | came
to this convention, to-day, as Windham
county delegate from the town of Brattle
borO, hoping that Windham county might
unite upon some man, to present to this
convention as its candidate. In the meet
ing of the Windham county delegation it
was found that none of the gentlemen whose
names had been previously discussed could
secure the support OF the whole delegation.
In an unfortunate moment-Or fortunate,
as the case may be-it WAS discovered
that they could unite upon me, and my
name WAS presented to this convention. Of
course, gentlemen, alter the very hatterIng
and unanimous vote | have received here,
to-day, cannot decline tho nomination,
and can only stand before you and thank
yon for it. And il it should bo the pleasure
OF the voters of the district that | should be
elected, and should be enabled to take my
scat in Congress, | cannot but look forward
to that event with great anxiety, for the
reason that the expectations of the people
in relation to their representatives are gen.
erally higher than can be realized. You
must remember that our party, which bears
the proud title OF the Republican party, is
now in minority in Congress. Young men
and new men are not able at once to make
their influence let or their voice heard
through the whole length and breadth of
the land as it is your pleasure that your
representative in Congress should be felt and
heard. And let me say here, gentlemen, with
what pleasure and pride-s pride and pleas
nre felt by every citizen OF Vermont
have seen the uEdiSputed leadership which
his associates in Congress have accorded
to our distinguished Senator, Mr.. Edmunds.
lie has attained his high position by the
inherent virtue of the great qualities in
him. and all the people of Vermont are
proud of our great Senator. and so are the
people throughout the length and breadth
of this free land. (Applause.) Now, you
mustn't expect, beg of you not to expect
your young member to take very prom
inent position in the House. 1t can't be
done. ! can only say, that | cordially
thank you for the high honor you have be
slowed upon me this day. and devote what
ever abilities possess, whatever power i
have to influence public opinion and leg
islaiiOn in behalf of good Government and
Republican principles-and don't claim 20
possess those qualities in an eminent dc
gree-whatever do possess of those quail
ties shall be devoted 10 your service, and to
the service not only Of this District but OF
all the people OF Vermont. and all the peo-
pie of the country. cloud spplause).
On motion Of Mr.. PiDgrec, three cheers
were given for our Senators in Congress,
and a committee was appointed 20 invite
Mr.. Denlson to address the convention.
MR.. DENIsON's srEEcn.
Ffilom Ci,ecnS You don't wish to hear
me but moment. | know, because the
trains will be starting in ten or fifteen
minutes to take you to your homes. | only
wisl, to say that your action to-day which
viii. consolidate this District from one end
to the other. meets with my most hearty
approval. ] rejoice that WIndham county
has at last agreed upon their man, and
being personally intimate with Mr. Tyler
and knowing HIM we'll, rejoice all the
moro that thov have hOnOro1 him with
their choice, because no better man exists
in W INDIAN county. and when ] say that
say that no better man exists in the whole
State Applause | have only one word
to say about his election. Let US give to
him the largest majority that any candidate
ever had in this District. Let every Re-
publican voter be at the polls in September.
Don't stay away because 1t is a rainy day or
because the wheat will get hurt. but go to
the polls and east your vote for James Nj.
Tyler. Loud applause. ! want alse to say
word about financial matters. Let every
Republican in this District take his stand
upon honest money. Put down greenback-
ism and all these Oneside issues and stand on
the broad platform of honest money and
honest GnYcrnment Anplanse Local