Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1880-06-25

IL was tneH IlOVtu anu CdTrleu 10 pTOceeu
to the nomination of q candidate for Lieu
tenant q overnOr
Hon. Henry Ballard, in behalf of Chitten-
den County said that that county had not had
the honor for half century TO name Gov
ernor, save Peck-and lie was hardly Chit
tcnden County man This year she presents
her claim and asks the nomination of her
candidate for Lieutenant Governor Speak
ing for the entire delegation he would NOM
mate man known to most of you and well
known as eminently fit. He is an eminent
and active Republican, man of large expe-
rience i'll the Legislature; of honorable mill
tary record, and for nine years pension agent,
discussing 81, 500, OOO Such is the man and
such his record-and his name is Gen. John
L. Barstow. Applause make the NOM
ination in the interest of the party of the
State-of the largest Republican majority
ever cast-in the interest OF the strongest
ticket the State ever had.
]. II. Lucia for Addison county seconded
determination, which was also seconded by
w. P. Wheeler of Brandon, VIM Rounds
of Chester, W. w. Lynde of Windham coun-
ty, Gen. Stephen Thomas, p. X. Gleed of
Morrisville, A. l.. Miner of Manchester, and
G. W. Hartman of Bennington
Guy C. Noble, in behalf of Franklin
county candidate, suggested brief post
ponement.
p X. Gleed said Col Clarke was young
man and could well afford to wait.
At this moment the committee of escort
appeared with Col. Farnham, who was re-
ccived with hearty and long continued ap-
plause. He addressed the convention as fol
lows:
thank YOU heartily for this honor and
this expression of your confidence. The
manner of it makes it doubly pleasing to me
II elected promise to perform the duties of
the Office 10 the best of my abilities accord
ing to law, with no favor To persons and no
respect to party. What does the country
not owe to the Republican party 1t is the
first in power the world has ever known
based On principles other than those of
National scltishness and aggrantizement
IL IcllluiUtu ltu TIC IkCpilDHCdn party
10 take n step forward-to bring upon its
political platform the great moral truths and
principles that mark the worlds progress.
So far rs the National Government can, it
has claimed equal rights and moral advance
ment for every one in the country. The Re
publican party has not finished its work 1t
has before it new duties and new tasks. Let
us stand by this the grandest political organ
ization the world has ever known. Again,
gentlemen. thank you. | accept the nom-
ination. Long applause.
Guy c. Noble then said in behalf of the
Franklin county delegates and other friends
that their desire had been to put Col Clarke
in nomination for Lieutenant Governor, and
Il man had been specially designated to nom-
mate him but he was absent and could
not be found Col Clarke now asks me to
say to you that he does not wish to be consid-
cred a candidate and heartily favors the
nomination of Gen Barstow. [Applause.l
Gen. Barstow was then nominated by &C
clamation. the vote being followed by hearty
applause.
STATE TREASURER.
For State Treasurer Hon. D. c. Denison
of Royalton, with the quotation, by their
fruits We shall know them" nominated John
A. Page Of Montpelier. Seconded by ]. W.
Rowell and ]. ]. Estey.
Mr.. Page was then nominated by acclama-
ton.
At this point the convention adjourned to
$50 p. IN.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
Shortly before three O'Clock, the conven-
tion was called to order by the chairman.
who announced as the first business of the
session the choice Of two Presidential cleo
tors ut large.
Hon. b. ID. Harris of Brattleboro nomin-
atcd Gen. William W. Lynde of that town
He alluded to Gen. Lynde's fourteen years
service in the General Assembly and four
years as Quartermaster-Ge General and said
that in all positions he had shown honor
integrity and ability.
Hon. j. W. Rowell nominated Hon. S. s.
Thompson of Lyndon. Ills Republican prin-
ciples have been tried and he has never been
found wanting He is a man Of wide ex-
pcrience and will worthily fill the position.
Mr. Thompsons nomination was seconded |
by Joseph Battell of Addison county and |
others; Gen. Lynde's, by F. E. Woodbridge |
Of Addison County. W. p. Wheeler of Rut-
land County and others.
A h,l TO tha cl,.ir
pointed as tellers b. d. Harris and ]. W.
Rowcll. The result was as follows
Whole number of votes see. .................240
Gen. Lynde had....................1 1875
Mr.. Thompson. .....................ll5
md Gen. Lynde was .declared the nominee
If the convention
Pending the ballot the report of the CON-
nittec on nomination of State Committee
vas read, rs follows:
STATE COMMITTEE.
George Nichols of Mortified, L. }. Orms-
rec Of Brandon, G. s. Page of IIydepark,
Fairbanks of St Johnsbury, Charles
:, Benton of Guildhall, II. s Taft of Bur-
ington, j. J. Estey of Brattlebora, Z, p.
ieorse of West Fairlee, l.. o. Greene of
n Woodstock.
The committee on resolutions presented
heir report, which was adopted, rs follows;
RESOLUTIONS.
Eesoired. That We. the Republicans OF Vermont
n State conv ention assembled 10 hereby adopt as
ur plat form of principles for the coming uampagn
lie platform adopted by the National Republican
convention nj Chicago.
Ersolrei, That with Farnham, Bsrstow and Page
acknowledgements, the State Of Vermont here
y pledges To her sister Commonwealth TO give her
Republican majority IN September, To
e followed IN November only by greater AMI
Iralrr victory under the banner Of Garfield and
Irthur.
The following letters were then read by
secretaries Simonds and Hibbard
JUDGE PoLASD's LETTER.
ST. JoHssBuRY, June q, lssO.
. the President Of the Contention:
SIR | WAS chosen delegate 10 the convention
' The Republicans OF this town and hoped 10 be
,e 10 attend but The unexpected prol0ugatlon OF
lie court IN this county prevents.
greatly regret my inability to be present am
o NJ all ANXIOUS 10 partlc pate In the selection OF
tale ticket.
The Republicans of Vermont can always be safely
listed 10 nominate good men. | only desired 10
ave M opportunity to express TO the convention,
nj 10 Republicans everywhere, my entire approval
the nominations made at Chicago.
Probably no man IN Vermont knows Gen. Garfield
ure Intimately than myself He was IN Congress
urlng the whole of my ten years service, and for
ght years served together III the House and
ere on terms of friendship and intimacy.
OF his eminent ability, power In debate, and un-
ring devotion 10 public service, need not speak;
Is long service and leading position In Congress
ave made them Known TO all the people Of the
,untry who take any interest In public affairs. !
But our political opponents affect 10 question his
eIsonal integrity AMI purity Of character, and 10
ise their accusation upon the evidence taken be :
IRE and report of II committee Of Congress. of .
hich was chairman, known rs the Credit Mo- ,
lier Committee. .
Now, desire to say to the convention, and TO all
no uiny feel any interest IN my opinion OF Gen.
arned, that nothing which appeared before that !.
toe w sh AM ~ n hpi al