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ChIttenden County Republican Convention


Hall, Burlington. Thursday. June eOth,
1873. at IL O'Clock a. m. The hall was
decorated for the occasion with an abun
dance of national flags. The delegations
from the various towns occupied seats
assigned them, in various parts Of the hall.
and desie mated ty placards hung from the
ceiling.
The convention was called to order at the
hour by Warren Gibbs, Esq chairman OF
the County Committee. and the call was
read by &. NJ. Spaulding, Esq, secretary OF
the committee.
The committee on credentials then re-
ported the roll of the convention, which was
read by Secretary Spaulding, and on motion
of Mr.. Palmer was accepted as the roll OF
the convention.
The County Committee nominated as
| President of the Convention, {. $. Palmer,
E.o., of jericho. Mr.. Palmer. on taking
the chair spoke briefly and pertinenily.
| lie returned his thanks for the un-
| expected honor conferred on him
| in being called to preside over so RESPONSE
| bic a body This convention is assembled
| to perform a distinct duty. but there are
questions to be considered beyond the in
terest of individual candidates. In little
more than three months. the nation will be
looking for the voice of Vermont as express
ed in her vote That voice. one of the first
| to be heard, has net been wont to be an
uncertain sound. In the selection OF Proc
tor and Cotton applause the State Con
yention which assembled here, the other
day, set worthy example and struck the
keynote of the campaign. On US to-day rests
the responsibility of aiding. by our action.
| or of retarding, the harmony and success
of the party on which depends the welfare
of the Nation and the Government waich
some of us fought to sustain. Let no mis-
taxes be made, and let us present ticket
composed OF men who can be sustained at
the polls with unanimity and enthusiasm.
Mr.. Palmer's remarks were received with
hearty applause.
On motion of l.. L. Lawrence. OF this
city, Henry 0. Wheeler. Esq was elected
temporary secretary. The temporary organ
izstion was then made permanent.
Henry N Newell. of Shelburn, moved
that a committee of FIVE on resolutions be
appointed. Carried; aod the chair named
as such committee MIR. Newell, Russell S.
Taft of Burlington, A. b. Hslbert of Essex,
X. A. Jones of Richmond, and ID. l.. Field
of Milton.
Gen. John L. Bsrstow, Of Burlington,
moved that a committee of five to select
county committee be appointed. Carried;
and the chair appointed as such committee
Gen. Barstow, q. F. Storrs of Colchester,
Joseph Barton OF Charlotte, j. A. Percival
of jericho, and A. C. Welch of Williston.
The Convention then adjourned until two
O'Clock p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The convention re re-assembled at o'clock,
D m and was called to order by the chair
man, and the roll was called. the delegates
responding to their names.
The chair then announced that the nomin-
atons were next in order, and suggested
that the Burlington Senator be first nomin-
ated, the North side next, and the
"South side" last.
L. Lawrence, of Burlington, nominated
for Senator, Henry Ballard. Of Burlington.
lie presented him as the choice not only OF
the Burlington delegation but OF the people
Of Burlington. \ lawyer OF fine ability
and man OF high reputation. he needs no
eulogy of mine.
Hon. A. b. Ualbert. of Essex, seconded
TIE nomination in behalf of his delegation.
Mr.. Ballard has our implicit confidence as
man, a citizen and a lawyer. lie will dis
charge his senatorial duties faithfully, and
VIC shall honor hi'h ourselves and him.
The numlrati,n ea, rurther seconded by
| ii. N. Newell, ot Shelturn and A. N. Aus
tin, of Colchester; and Mr.. Ballard was
| then unanimously nominated.
In response to loud calls and amid en-
thusiastic applause, Mr. Ballard took the
platform and made a brief !and happy
speech, expressing his thanks for the
| honor conferred upon him. Coming with
| such uranimity and cOrdlality, 1t was II
personal compliment and an honor of which
l. na haf If al tod
he would so discharge his duties that the
people would not regret their choice; and
| hoped that his Efforts would commend them
| selves to their best judgment and best
| sense.
Fer second Senator. DR.. l.. j. Dixon, Of
Milton, nominated Chester W. Writer'S, Of
| OF that village, speaking oil him as good
| lawyer, a fine business man and an earnest
and trustworthy Republican Seconded by
| A. N. Austin, of Colchester NJ. X. Tyler,
| of Burlington W. A. Weed, of Shelburn
John L. Barstow. of Burlington. delegates
from williston, Richmond. Charlotte. and
others.
Mr.. WitteIs was then unanimously
nominated. lie was loudly called for, but
was not in the hall and consequently did
not respond.
For third Senator, Cicero G. Peck, of
Hinesburgh, was nominated by Hlnesburgh
delegate and seconded by Samuel Hunt
in gton, of Burlington, the latter speaking
| OF the claims OF the town and warmly eulo-
gizing Mr.. Peck.
Mr.. Peck was then nominated by pira
uoce r0ie and, IN response tJ hearty calls.
| took the platform and returned his thanks
| in a yery pleasant, hOmespun speech. lie
was, he said, especially happy to have his
name on the same ticxet with two such gen
tlemen as those already nominated. lie
would strive to faithfully perform his duty
and show himself true and honest Repub-
lican.
For first Assistant Judge of tho county
court, Thomas d. Chapman. OF Charlotte,
was unanimously renOminated, Joseph Bar
ton, of tho same village. presenting his
name and G. /. Ladd, Of Milton, A. N.
Austin, of Colchester, A. b. lialbert, OF
Essex, and others, seconding it.
For second Assistant Judge, G. +. StDrrs,
of Colchester, nominated j. 5. Platt, OF
that town, speaking of him as a longtime
Republican and good man. and claiming
that Colchester was entitled to the Office.
DIR. l.. j. Dixon, OF Milton, seconded the
nomination OF Mr.. Platt.
| L. b. Howe, Of Jericho, nominated +. ii.
1 Lane, of that town. The nomination was
seconded by delegates from WillistOn, Essex,
IIinesburgh. Milton, Charlotte, Hunting
ton and Westford, ard by Samu,l Hunting
ton, of Burlington
MIR. Plstt's name was then withdrawn,
and Mr.. Lane was nominated by aeclama-
.tion.
For Judge of Probate, L. |. Ladd, OF
Milton. nominated Torrcy Z Wale-, OF
Burlington.
Seconded by L. L Lawrence and unani-
mously nominated.
For States Attorney, NJ. K. Tyler nOmin-
at,d Hamilton 5 Peck, Of Burlington,
speaking of him as a promising young
LAWYER and an active and trustworthy
Republican.
Ii. N. Deavitt. OF Richmond. was nom
mated by delegate from that town.
| l. l. Lawrence presented the name OF
julius w. Russell. of Burlington-a man
OF culture, OF standing in his profession,
and Of familiarity with the routine OF Grim
inal business :,
G.. 5. KiEsley nominated Edward +.
Brownell. OF Burlington.
The nomination OF Mr. Peek was seconded
by DR.. l.. j. Dixon, of Milton, +. &. Ken
nedy. of Colchester, T.. Z. Shaw, of Bur
lprton. and Others; that of Mr.. Russell by
DR.. A. G.. Welch of WilllstOn, and {. +
Smith, Of Burlington, and Others and that
Of Mr.. Browncll by A. N. Austin, Ol Col
chester.
A ballot was taken, NJ. k. Tyler, Of Bur
lington and W. d. Hall. OF Richmond, act
ing as tellers, with the following result:
Whole number Of votes. ....... $50
Necessary to a choice. ......... 81
H. s. Peck. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. q
j. W. Russell. Observation-Disclosures 81
T.. i. Brownell. ....----.-.- ...-.-.--.- j..
H. N. Deayitt. -..-.---.......--.-.. u
&. 5. Palmer. r.....---.-..-.......- !:
W. l.. Burnap. ..........-.......-.-.
NJ A. Bingham. Observation-Disclosures.
The names Of Messrs. Russell, BrowneII
and Deavitt were then withdrawn. and Mr.
Peck nominated rira rOcc.
For Sheriff, NJ. X. Tyler nominated
Luman A. Drew. speaking OF his diStin
guishc1 success IN executing the law ant
his less known but equally valuable ser
vices in the prevention OF crime.