Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-06-30
The State Convention.

The Republicans Of Vermont met in convention
at Burlington, Wednesday, the 23d instant TO Sc
ect candidates for the office Of governor lieuten-
antgovernor, treasurer, and presidential electors
atarge. The delegates assembled at the Howard
opera house at the appointed hour, but the con-
vention was not Immediately called to order, in
order 10 permit delegates arriving on later train
TO participate In the initial proceedings Of the con-
vention. sort Of ratification meeting was
temporised to use up the time Hon. Henry Bal
lard responded TO enthusiastic calls, and spoke in
highly eulogistic terms OF the Republican nom
inees and the Importance Of success In the coming
election, expressing the hope that vermonters
would do their full duty in the approaching cleo
ton and roll up the largest majority ever given
for a Republican candidate In Vermont.
Senator Edmunds then introduced by Gen.
eral Grandey. The senator expressed the pleasure
he felt at again meeting his fellow citizens OF the
state. Speaking Of the characteristics OF Repub-
licanism he said that in the proportion that good
morals, industry and steady habits prevail, we
find Republicans and In the inverse ratio we find
Democrats. In the city Of Burlington we find
this true. In New York the material prosperity Of
the state is in its small farms and industries its
rural homes, villages and towns. In the latter,
we always find Republican majority. In the
city Of New York, crowded with unnaturaized
foreigners and with people who live by preying on
each other politics ia followed az profession for
personal gain and not for the good OF the state or
nation. Such government betokens greater
peril to the country than can come from any other
source. The Democrats wish to hand the govern
ment over into the hands Of the very men who
twenty years ago rebelled against it. They will
call upon the treasury to repay their war losses
and In that case don't know but should be in
favor Of rag money and pay them of in that. We
OF the north have got to foot the bills-for the
tax, some ninety per cent Of it, OF this country,
comes from the northern states. II the Demo-
Gratis carry this election, they will carry the
government according to their deas-and these
are az different from those of both Republican
and Democratic Vermont as those Of monarchi-
cal country. Southern Democrats do not believe
in universal education. The tendency OF their
party is to be feared. Those Of us who believe in
the dignity Of labor and the honor Of work should
see to the coming election, that its result doesn't
turn over the government to those Of a totally op-
posite belief
At the close Of Mr.. Edmunds remarks the con-
vention called to order and its formal organ
izaton completed by the announcement of Gen.
eral William Y W. Ripley Of Rutland as pres-
dent, with the customary complement of vice.
presidents and secretaries. General Ripley, on
taking the chair briefly addressed the convention
In congratuatory strain. Referring to the
worth Of the Chicago convention, he said: at
has not given us ideal statesman, George F.
Edmunds, as our standard bearer, but it has
given us candidate for whom we can all work
and vote and for whom we can achieve glorious
victory
The committees on state committee and reso-
lutions having been moved and appointed, the
convention proceeded to the nomination of can
didate for governor Hon. J. W. Rowell in be-
half of Orange county presented the name of
Colonel Roswell Farnham of Bradford Colonel
Farnham's nomination was numerously seconded
by delegates from various sections OF the state
and was carried by reclamation. Hon Henry
Ballard presented the name of General John L.
Barstow Of Shelburne as candidate for the office
of lieutenant-governor, which was warmly sec
onded by many delegates. By the request Of Guy
c. Noble OF St. Adams the action of the conven-
ton on this nomination was postponed to allow
the presentation OF candidate from Franklin
county, as the gentleman to whom assigned
the duty of making the nomination was temper
General Barstow expressed the hope that the de-
lay would be granted, and the committee APP
pointed to notify Colonel Farnham of his nom-
nation appearing, the nominee for governor was
received with great applause. When quiet was
restored, Colonel Farnham addressed the conven-
ton as follows:
thank heartily for this honor and this expression of
me u elected promise to perform the duties OF the Of
country not % the Republican paTy 1t . the rst il
than those of national seshness and aggrndzeent 1t
10 bring is political platform the great moral truths
sa1 msk h world, s 50 far as
and moral advancement every country. The
il new dnties new t,sks Let us stand BY this the
grandes political organH ,tion the known
Again, gentlemen, thank YOU accept the nomin alton
| The sponsor of Colonel Albert Clark of St. AL
bans, the candidate in whose behalf Mr.. Noble
had asked the delay of the nomination of lieu
| tenant-governor, not appearing, Mr. Noble
pressed Mr. Clark's wish not to be longer consid-
cred a candidate, and heartily seconded the name
Of General Bsrstow as candidate for the office of
| acknowledgement. General Barstow was then
nominated by unanimous and enthusiastic pird
| coce vote In the case Of the third elective Off
Ger, the state treasurer, the convention wisely
| especially
| as "well enough" in the case of the present in
cumbent embodied the superlative degree of
merit, and accordingly Hon. John A. Page was
renomnated by reclamation. recess was taken
| till three O'Clock r NJ On re-assembling the con-
| venton proceeded to the selection of two presi-
dental electors at large. The names of General
William W. Lynde OF Brattleboro and Hon. S. S.
Thompson of Lyndon were presented as candi-
dates for the position from the east side of the
mountains. A ballot resulted in the choice Of
General William W. Lynde. For the second
eector General William Y. W. Ripley of Rutland
was chosen. The following is the new state commit
tee elected by the convention: George Nichols of
| Mortified, Z, J. Ormsbee of Brandon, c. S. Page
| OF Hydepark, Franklin Fairbanks OF St. Johns
bury, Charles Z, Benton OF Guildhall, R. S. Taft
| Of Burlington, J. J. Estey of Bratteboro, f. p.
George Of West Fairlee, L. o. Greene Of Wood
stock. The committee on resolutions reported, as
follows:
Rs,ossd That we the Repablieans Of Vermont IN state
pnepss for he Coming campaign he pstforia Adopted
| by the national Republican convention at Chicago.
Re,oirei That with Farnham. Barstow and Page
the state Of Vermont hereby pledges
ser IN g Ss se n sws M
only BY greater and grander victory under the banner of
| Garfield and Arthur.
| Inc following letter from Judge roland was
read, which we print entire, on account Of its
thoritative reference to matter OF national inter-
| est at this time:
| ST. JoHssBuRr. June p, 1890
| To The Presdent Of The C0nrerfion:
sm;I was chosen dele5ate to the convention by the
but the proonsaon OF the court IN this county
prevents | greatly regret my inability to be present.
am not at all anxious to participate In the selection OF
ticket The Republicans Of Vermont always be
safely trusted nominate good | only desired to
opportunity to express to the convention and to
Republicans everywhere my entire approval OF the nonin
| atoms made at Chicago. Probably IN Vermont
knows General Garfield intimately than myself lie
congress during the whole OF years service
eight years served together in the house and
OF friendship and Intimacy OF his eminent
ability power In debate and untrng devotion public
service need speak his long service and ling posi-
ton congress have made them known TO all the people OF
the country who take any interest in public ahairs But
political opponents All ct 10 question his personal meg
y and purity Of character and TO base their accusation
upon the evidence taken before and report OF committee
q congress OF which was chairman known as the Credit
ton, and to all Who may feel any interest in my opinion Of
General Garfield that nothing which appeared before that
committee or which appears in their report or any other
gard TO Hun ever led me TO doubt ms personal integrity
who would be under all circumstance ana against any