Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1880-03-03

even the prince Of tho powers Of darkness, shall
prevail against him." The name Of Edmunds,
in this it, first formal presentation to the conven-
ton, was greeted with loud and long continued
applause.
On motion Of Hon. @. G. Benedict Of Burlng-
ton, the chair appointed committee on resolu-
tons consisting OF nine members, as follows
Messrs. Benedict, II. A. Iuse Of Montpelier, J
b. Bromley Of Castleton, Loveland Munson Of
Manchester, A. T. Rankin Of st. Johnsbury s. b
Pettengi OF Rutland, j. L. Martin Of London
derry, L L. lawrence OF Burlington, George r.
Chlds Of St. Adams and D. NJ Camp OF Newport
II. A. IIuse, Esq, Of Montpelier, read the fol-
lowing resolution prepared by er-Congressman
Willard, which was adopted by n hearty and
unanimous vote:
The Republican. Of Vermont present to the Republicans
e e sS ioa ~ GeS[ge ~ suitable peson 70
president We DO TIL. not wholly chiefly from state
to the people whom he has rerresened but because bis
pure ne b, eminent ability his valuable public service
higher 'le than Tie aScden, 4 Irihplpee re-ence
representative Of what he epubican party ough, 70 hod
r. a. lno1, precious pose an nnw9yeIng fidelity 10
us great cpatlon and q the intellectual and moral
has so woTty ScneSed liz eanddaey I I've T'.
self declaration Of principles and the sign Of success.
Proceeding to the choice of delegates, Hon
John Gregory Smith Of St Adams, Hon John W.
Stewart Of Middlebury, and Hon Frederick Bill
ings OF Woodstock were put In nomination In
felicltons speeches and unanimously elected.
For the fourth delegate Hon L. p. Poland Of
St. Johnsbury, Colonel George W. Hooker Of
Brattleboro, and Colonel John B. Mead Of Ran.
dolph were nominated. The claims and qualifi-
cations Of each candidate were set forth at length
by their respective champions. Judge Poland
had allowed his name 10 be used Mt the earnest
solicitation OF his friends in northeastern Yer
mont, who, in common with many sagacious men
in the state appreciated the fact that his national
reputation and eminent fitness for this service
would be invaluable in the national convention
in securing TO Vermont favorable consideration
OF her claims But the fact that he was a dele.
gate four years ago was urged against his pres
ent candidacy, and the feeling seemed to prevail
that the fourth delegate-at-large belonged to the
younger and to the soldier element. This last
consideration was so strongly manifested that
Judge Poland, facetiously observing that the
maxim inter drrnd silent legos were likely to an
ply In his case, after few explanatory remarks,
withdrew his name. Colonel Hooker having re.
ceved majority, was declared elected and on
motion Of Colonel Mead his choice was made
unanimous
Hon. G. G. Benedict from the committee on
resolutions reported the following;
RESOLUTIONS
Rssoired, That tho Republican marty organized in the
interest 81 freedom and equal rights. has established ia
m s G @ no, 9ns by csrryns The nation through the
ien,nce o. the theory that this nation and
ment Of nearly eight hundred millions Of The public debt
~ he accomplishment Of return 70 specie basis OF ihe
in the administration OF the government,
Rsoie,d That the development. the past four years
people II the election Of president by brihery
seven states Of Inc rnon by ierosm and balIo,sda
frauds. and In the recent desperate atenpt to steal the
vote q the in the next ELECTORAL college furnish oce
ion o lst alarm on we part ~ friends o. republican
zens shoalI resist ih.e tendencies anarchy and pnt
votes at the polls. - ''''
,,S Ss5oi e. A. That The s RepnSen party must be
trasonahls sceme and as the efficient supporter Of The
national unity credit and honor until free thought fee
civil rSnl. Of The citizen IN any part Of the hon which
snh ,he right Of every voter To- o,s one nee unnole. ed
D,t NJ each election and 10 have II honestly counted
he uno S.''ea throughout the length and breadth Of
,o Re ,Sl & That while record arm determine
be lost We have no ha red toward our brethren the
sn we ask Of them only what we hold oarseye-
elga,y 81 right. and secepiace q the fair rule of The
fundamental principles Of democratic Soyer,Imen, Ne have
9ny NE kindly and fratenal feeling which should animate
Re'oired That commend the administration Of Pres-
iient Hayes for It's successful resistance 10 the attempts
the Democratic party in Subye the ndepend
to coerce the president int the signing OF III. making
point changes which he could not approve: for sup
port o. honest money and currency Of intrinsic value
service. F' ' P N''' nc f'''''
Resolr,d That we welcome every well-drected effort