Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1878-05-24
The nomination OF Mr.. Stafford was second
ed by Hon. John Porter, of Hartford.
The ballot being taken, resulted as fol-
Whole number of votes 49,. 5t6

The nomination was made unanimous and
Mr.. Cotton was thereupon declared the
nominee for Lieutenant Governor.
For State Treasurer, r. W. Clarke, Of
bent. Hon. John A. Page. Of Montpelier.
speaking at some length and very eulogis
tically Of him and of the ability and faith
fulness he had displayed in the fulflment of
his important trust.
The nomination was seconded by E. D.
Blodgett. OF st. Johnsbury, and was made
by a viva voce vote.
THE STATE COMMITTEE.
The chairman then announced the nomi-
nations for State Committee for two
years ensuing, rs follows; George W.
Grandey, of Vergennes; George Nichols, of
Mortified; f. j. Ormsbee. of Brandon;
Stephen Thomas, of West Fairlee Frank
lin Fairbanks. Of st. Johnsbury William
Rounds, of Chester; John L. Barstow, of
Burlington; and Charles E. Benton, of
Guildhall The report was accepted and
adopted.
The committee on resolutions then re
ported, through its chairman. Col. Albert
Clarke, of St. Adams, as follows:
THE RESOLUTIONS.
The Republicans OF Vermont. steadfsstly ad-
herring to tho ott-declared principles OF their par
ty, aud sensible Of the gravity of present eIisen
cies in our country, hereby resolve:
Fusf That the motives and general course Of
the administration OF PRECEDENT Hayes have our
hearty appreciation; and though differences as to
party policy may exist rejoice in the belief that
both the executive and the Republicans In Con-
gress disposed to suffer divisions but on the
contrary to observe the excellent precept "In es-
sentials unity in non-essentisls, liberty; in all
things, charity"
Second That welcoming truth and shrinking not
from investigation, We yet condemn as unfair. un-
called for and revolutionary the measure of the
Democratic House OF Representatives to Investigate
part only of the facts pertaining to the presiden-
tisl election. and consider that all efforts to reopen
question OF such magnitude after IL has once been
lawfully and believe, justly closed. dstri
mental TO the prosperity and perious to the peace
OF the country. and deserv lns the reprehensiOn OF
all good cltiSens.
Third. That while We deplore the continued OPP
position of portion OF the south to tho efforts of
TIE Administration 10 give equal rights andiprvil-
eyes to all the citizens OF the whole country, We do
recognize the patriotic action and devotion OF
those in that section who now stand firm for the
Union ard the perpetuity OF good government
Fourth That we cordially recommend to the
suifrages OF the iresmen OF Vermont. the cand-
dates this day nominated.
The resolutions were warmly sppl.uded
and on molten Of Gov. Page accepted and
adopted.
On notion of Hon. Lyman q. Hinckley,
Of Chelsea. the State Committee were au-
thorizsd to call District Conventions, as
wall as Srnte Convention IN nominate
delegates to the National Convention three
years hence.
At this juncture the committee appointed
to wait on Hon. +. p Cotton returned with
that gentleman, who was cordially welcom-
ed. 10 reply he briefly returned his thanks
for the honor conferred upon him.
No further business appearing the con-
vention then adjourned sine die.