Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1886-06-18
THE STATE CONTENTION.
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LARGE AND HARMONIOUS GATHERING SUM.
MARY OF THE PROCEEDINGS THE PLATFORM,
THE STATE COMMITTEE, ErC.
abridged from the Rutland Herald's reportl
The convention assembled at 1OA NJ, in
the skating rink, which is a spacious hall with
a gallery all around IT, aud tiers OF elevated
seats rising back Of the stage. Every seat
was filled, and more than 1000 persons must
have been present. The convention was call.
ed to order by Warren Gibbs Of st. Adams
chairman Of the state committee, and pray or
was offered by Rev. Peter Merrill OF EuOs.
burg. The roll was then called and respond.
ed to. Tue attendance by counties was az
follows Addison, &c Bennington, IL
Caledonia &c Chittenden, 90 Essex, 10
Franklin, 43 Grand Isle, Lamoille, %
Orange, AZ Orleans, 40 Rutland, 50 Wash
ington, 80 Windham, "a Windsor, 60.
The Hon. Frank Plumley Of North field was
proposed by the committee as temporary
chairman aud conducted to the platform,
making an effective opening speech. The
temporary organization was made permanent.
Hon J. L. Martin of Brattleboro offered a
resolution for an efficient railroad commission
and spoke Of it as one of the coming ques.
lions which II is timely to meet to day. lie
believed such a commission az good for the
roads as for the people. The Republican par.
W hlWhgh ueblIbu 10 Dt JUST, huu tue mugs luhl
1t is opposed TO a commission, which have APP
pesred in Democratic papers, it will answer
! by adopting this resolution.
The establishment with which the resolu.
! ton was received from such a source was
very marked. O. N. Parker of Royalton
thought it coup Of the Central Vermont,
making a virtue OF necessity. Col. A. +.
Walker Of Rutland said he should not be mis-
understood when favoiing railroad commits
sion, for four years ago he introduced a bill
for it In the senate. Mr.. Martin was then
speaker OF the house. The bill did not be
come law, but be was glad to now welcome
the e1-speaker as Tecrut-a sally which
caused general burst OF laughter and ap
plause After considerable discussion and
sparring Mr.. Martins resolution was referred
to the committte on resolutions.
.. Nj. Tinkham Of Pomfret, secretary Of
the Vermont dairymen's association, who wal
not a delegate, asked for the floor on the cleo
margarine question, but was refused
MIR. Hnckley of Chelsea offered resolu
ton Of sympathy with Gladstone and Parnel
on home rule, which was received with grea
applause and referred to the committee oil
resolutions Another resolution was offere,
by some one in the rear Of the hail. whereup
on Col. PiDgree said he thought that goo,
deal OF the business of this conve nton was t.
nominate q state ticket, and on his motion tn
convention proceeded to that business.
Col. Walker presented Hon. Eben, ger J
Ormsbee Of Brandon for nomination as can
didate for governor, and handsomely eulogiz
ed him. The nomination Was seconded b.
Hor. f. +. Woodbridge of Vergennes, Col
Pingree, Hon. G.. g. Benedict of Burlington
and others
Hon. j. V. Carney of Bennington name
Hon. James X Batcheder OF Arlington, max
ing a felictous SO, ech in his be- half Tn
nomination was seconded by Mr. Arms G
Springfield, Col. Franklin Of Newfane an
otters. Some confusion arose as to the safe,
and quickest way 10 ballot, but il was 8, tile
on suggestion from Judge Poland to let on
, delegate from each county collect the ballot
, of his associateP. At quarter to one o'cloc
! the tellers reported a. follows