The Portland daily press., 1878-05-24
POLITICAL.
The Vermont Republican State Conven-
tiOm.

mC vCAhAVMs AsOR1UhASnA SeohC OVhNCA-
tion.
BURLINGTON, May 23.-The state convention
met and organized this morning, with 653 dele
Ex-Governor J. Gregory Smith was chosen
Temporary chairman, and in the course of his
remarks, accused the Democrats at Washing
ton of fomenting another rebellion by tamper-
ing with the Presidents title. The committee
were appointed and the convention adjourned
till Q p. m.
Col. Redfeld Proctor of Rutland, was unsn-
mously nominated by viUa yoce vote as can
didate for Governor.
E. P. Cotton was nominated for Lieutenant
Governor on the second ballot. For State
Treasurer, the present incumbent, John A.
Page, was dominated by acclamation.
The Committee on Resolutions reported the
Resolved, The Republicans of Vermont,
steadfasty adhering to the oft declared prin-
ciples of their party and sensible of the gravity
of the present exigencies in our country, hereby
resolve
First, that the motives and general course of
the administration Of President Hayes have
our hearty appreciation, and though differences
as to policy may exist, we rejoice in the belief
that both the executive and the Republicans in
Congress are disposed to suffer no divisions, but
on the contrary, to observe the excellent pre-
cept in essentials, unity; in non-essentials
liberty in all things, charity.
Second, that welcoming truth and shrinking
not from Investigation, we yet condemn as uD-
fair, uncalled for and revolutionary the mea-
sure of the Democratic House of Representa-
tives to investigate a part only of the facts
pertaining to the Presidential election, and
consider that all efforts to reopen question of
such magnitude after it has once been lawfully
and. as we believe, justly closed, are detri-
mental to the prosperity and perilous to the
peace of the country, and deserving the repre-
hension of all good citizens.
Third-That while we deplore the continued
opposition of q portion of the South to the
efforts of the administration to give equal
rights and privileges to all the citizens of the
whole country, we do recognize the patriotic
action and devotion Of those in that section who
stand firm for the Union and the perpetuity of
good government.
Fourth-That we cordially recommend to
thessuffrages of the freemen Of Vermont the
candidates this day nominated.
The resolutions were heartily applauded and
on the motion of Governor Page were accepted
and adopted. The state committee were au-
thorized to call district conventions to choose
delegates to the national convention. E P.
Cotton, candidate for lieutenant governor,
briefly thanked the convention, after which
the convention adjourned.
Letters were received from Congressman
Joyce and DenDison, and the following from
Senator Justin S. Morrill,:
WASHINGTON. May 1s.
To Hon. Geo. Nichols, Secretary Of the Vermont
State Republican Contention, NorthfeId, Vt.
Dear sir Through your fivOr of the 10Th inst, I
have your invitation to be present at the Republican
convention to be held on the 23d OF the present
month, but while hardly insisting upon that you
''signs of the times y Without claiming to be an
Interpreter Of such signs it is clear enough to say
that the mission of the Republican party is not yet
ended 1t has more work Yet to do aud it alone can
preserve what it has already done. There be no
national affairs that many pas pages So of the existing
statutes would soon be missed, and that the latest
amendments of the constitution would be ex-
pounded northern heresies 1t is not only obvious
tnat Southern Democrats claim to largely outnum-
Der their Northern coaborers. but they claim to have
intellectual force and drilled men and some other
visible ADVANTAGES and therefore control their
party much at will At present they seek credit for
great forbearance though it is that kind of fobearance
which never fails to trea itself at the next oppor-
tunity But the power behind Southern members
which pours into the House of Representatives a
food of bills claiming from the Treasury sums of
startling magnitude though the executive branch of
the government is known to present barriers shows
what might be expected If all branches of the
government were to be in harmony with the Con-
much mend the matter that the claimants appear
willing to accept payment even in "widcat money
ii no question asked.
At the beginning of the present Congress the pau
city Of the Democratic majority led them to seek a
reinforcement by ousting Republicans and seating
Democrats in order to obtain more unfinching
working majority and because persons not elected by
the people but by the House, "know their masters
crib and are very reliable PaTtisans Even Of the
only two have been allowed to remain, and one of
them is slenderly hanging upon the tender mercies
ting member. The colored population of the conn
try are numerous enough to elect thirty representa-
tves, but is doubtful whether at the next election
they will be peaceaby permitted even by the more
conciliated Democrats to elect SO many as one.
Just now the House has started partisan nvesti-
CATION about pretended frauds in the count OF eec-
tOral votes for Mr. Hayes when they ought, as they
aver, to have been counted for Mr. Tilden and they
re fused to investigate the frauds the other side
fQnfl hou farr
the bottom facts not wanted by the partisans
OF the man who didn't pay his income tax
to the sworn verdict of their own tribunal, is ag
tate the country and start in the of anarchy
and political violence as the peer of Mexico, and
wheL we enquire who is responsible for the revolu-
tionary procedure we find that it is the party whose
component parts OF chief value were lately in rebel
lion temporarily led by few Northern conspirators,
who hope to profit by the uproar in coming political
campaign. No good citizens will consent that the
industrial prosperity and the good name of our
and unconstitutional attempt to overturn and Til
denize the government 1t is often true, "Wnom the
Gods would destroy they first make mad" We see
point the way to victory.
Wh'tever worthy man receives your nomination
for Governor let him have an ole. .fasbioned time
honored Green Mountain majority. 1 beg pardon
for responding at so much length but in ali sincerity
have no time to be more brief.
Very truly,
(signed) JUSTIN S. MORRILL,.
PennsyIvania Id Democratic Convention.
PITTsBURG, May 23.-The Democratic conyen.
ton elected ChaS. r. BuckaleW President and
adopted the following: II
The Democracy of Pennsylvania unanimous
ly declare that the Republican party, its meas
ures and men, as responsible for the financial
distress, misery and want now existing. 1t
had control of the legislation of the country
and enacted and perpetuated the policy that
has enriched few and impovished many. Its
system OF finance has been one of favors to
nf al faxra
exemption. Its laws are unjust and its prac-
tces immoral. They distress people and de-
stroy their substance. The only remedy for
these evils is an entire change of policy and de-
resolve
That further contraction of the value of legal
tender notes is unwise and Unnecessary, Thew
should be received for customs duties and res.
sued as fast as received. Gold, silver and
United States legal tender notes at par there.
with are Just basis fer proper circulation. A
close connection of the federal government
with the business interests of the psople
through national banks tends to monopoly and
Capitalization, but in changing the system uni
formity of notes. security of note-holders and
protection of capital invested should be pre-
vided for. Treasury notes issued in exchange
for bonds bearing low rate of interest are the
best form in which the credit of the govern
ment can be given to paper currency
Labor and capital have equal demands upon
onu equni responsibilities W law. OumuerCo
and manufactures should be encouraged so that
steady employment may be yielded to labor
whilst the safety of investment and moderate
returns for its use belong to capital Violence
or breeches OF order in support of real or sup
posed rights OF either should bel promptly sup
pressed by the strong arm of the law,
Fraud should bs exposed, truth vindicated
ana criminals punished, but any attack upon
tne residents title is dangerous to our insti-
tuIions and fruitless in its results.
Inc resolutions declare in favor high pro-
tectlve tarit and say the public lands are COM
mon property of the people and should not be
sold to speculators nor granted to corporations.
Our public debt should be held at home and
bonds ought to be of small denominations in
which the savings OF the masses NAV be safalv
invested.
On the third ballot Mr.. Dill was uoanimops.
ly nominated for Governor; John Fertio for
Lieutenant Governor; j. Simpson Africa for
Secretary of internal affairs. Adjourned
Patrick Fitzpatrick, barkeeper in Brooklyn,
has been arrested charged with the mur-
der of Edward Hughes, whose body was
found near his rum shop yesterday morning