Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1878-08-16
THE VERMONT pIGNX, BRATrLEBORO

take my seat in Congress, I have q misgiving
that may not fulfil your expectations. The
people of Vermont love to have pride in their
public men, | know how proud we are of
the distinguished senators from this State.
how gratifed that Mr. Edmunds is unriyalled
in the debates in the Senate but from n
young man, and new man in the House,
beg Of you TO expect but little. In these
turbulent times, with his own party in the
minority, you must not expect that his inhu-
cnce will be felt or his voice heard through
out the land. can only assure you that,
whatever ability. whatever industry, whatev.
err honesty of purpose | possess land / do
not claim that | have any Of these qualities
in an eminent degree,) shall be devoted to
the public service and to that Of our noble
party, of whose record | am proud, and |
hope that may be able TO reflect upon you
something of the honor which you have this
day SO generously bestowed upon me.
Mr. Tylers remarks were received with
hearty applause, and at their conclusion, Col
Pmgree was made committee TO bring Hon
Dudley c. Denison before the convention.
Upon his appearance, Mr.. Denison said, with
evident sincerity, that the action Of the con
vention met his hearty approval He rejoiced
that Windham county had ut last become a
unit He had known Mr. Tyler for many
years there was no better man in the dis
trict, or in the State; he knew him for a
man Of ability and integrity; he stood for
honest money he stood for the honor, for
the union, for the prosperity and eternity of
the whole country.
Mr.. Denison's address was also received
with applause. and at its conclusion many OF
the delegates dispersed In the intervals OF
waiting votes had been passed thanking Mr..
Gates for the generous tender of his grounds
for the use of the convention, and instructinp
the new district committee to call the next
district convention at White River Junction
and to name n uniform day, as heretofore
for holding the town primaries.
The district committee, as chosen, are a,
follows Kittredge Haskins, Brattleboro
Nelson Gay, Stockbridge II. c. Belden, St
Johnsbury; W, H. Du Bots, Randolph.
rHE PLATFORM
The following resolutions were reported and
adopted, viz &c.
The Republicans of the Second Congress
sional District in Convention assembled by
their delegates declare:
j. Their mwayering adherence to tn,
principles of the National Republican plat
form of 1876, and the sentiments expressed il
Mr.. Hayes's letter Of acceptance, and We cor
daily approve the aims aud efforts Of tht
| President to restore harmony to the countr,
and improve the civil service, and TO carr
out all the measures suggested in that letter.
. We demand that the laws shall be i'm
partially enforced in all sections Of the coun
| try and that all citizens. without distinction
of race, color or locality, shall enjoy equC
| rights before and under the law, an,
| that the rights and interests of labor, as wei
MS Of capital. shall be faithfully protected
D. We rejoice in the prospect Of an earl
resumption Of specie payments, and declar
| that a stable currency, possessing intrinsic val
| ne. is the only sure foundation Of permaneu
| business prosperity.
/ 4. The value Of ailpapcr currency, whcth
| or issued by the Government directly. or b.
/ the national banks depends on its promis
| and the degree Of credit attached to that prom
| Use, rs convertible at pleasure into coin or it
| equivalent Absolute paper money withou
! redemption or convertlbillty. is absolut
worthlcssuess We hold j, to be the duty O
republicans and all good citizens TO oppos
/ with unhinchiug trmness all financial thoorie
that tend To- a delased currency and the i'm
] pairm,ut of our national credit and that hon
est money and honest payment Of debts mus
/ be maintained at all hazards.
=. We cordially recommend TO the poopl
OF this District for their sufages. at the az
I preaching election the name Of James NJ
/ Tyler. OF Brattl,boro. rs candidate for ou
| Representative in Congress, and we pledg
ourselves to us, all honorable means to secur
his election.
Adjourned