News and citizen. [volume] (Morrisville, Vt. ;) 1881-current, 1890-06-26
The State Convention.

The largest Republican State con-
vention ever held within the borders
of the Green Mountain State was
that which convened at Montpelier
Thursday, June 70. The day preced-
ing large numbers of delegates and
lockers on gathered at the capitol and
when Thursday morning dawned
Montpelier was completely filled with
a gathering of representative men
from all parts of the State The con-
vention was called for 10 o'clock, but
it was considerably after II when af-
ter music by the popular Montpelier
band, Gen. Geo. w. Grandey called
the convention to order. The opera
house was completely filled and many
were unable to gain admission. The
body of the house was occupied by
delegates while the galleries were as
signed to visitors. On the large stage
besides delegations from two counties
were the State committee and repre-
sentatives of the press. After prayer
by Rev. Mr.. Gallagher of Montpelier,
the chairman reminded the conven-
ton of its great responsibility in Sc
lecting its standard-bearer as a nomi-
nation by the Republican party in
Vermont was equivalent to an cleo
ton. In behalf of the State commit
tee he presented Hon. ]. L. Martin of
Brattleboro, as chairman of the con-
vention. Mr.. Martin on taking the
chair spoke briefly, affirming his be-
lief in the principles of protection,
and expressing himself in strong sym
pathy with the leaders of the party
upon the great questions at present
before the people.
Frank w. Briggs Of Brandon and
Martin w. Wheelock of Berlin were
elected temporary SECRETARIES, and the
following COMMITTED onLasolntions
were appointed
L. D. Eldridge of Middlebury, d. K. Simonds
of Manchester, H. c. Bates of st. Johnsbury,
John L. Barstow of Shelburne, David L. Storrs
of Brighton, T. H. Stranahan of st. Adams,
J. p. Ladd of Alburgh, Z. B. Sawyer of Hyde
Park, v G. Spear of Braintree, George H.
Blake of Barton, V. A. Gaskill of Rutland Co.,
of Woodstock, and George W. Wing of Mont
pelier
Ex-Gov. John L. Barstow of Shell
burn set the ball in motion by moving
that the convention proceed to the
nomination of a candidate
FOR GOVERNOR.
The motion was carried without any
opposition, and Hon. p. K. Gleed
Immediately took the floor to nomi-
nate Carroll S. Page. He referred at
length to the services of Mr.. Page as
chairman of the State committee, and
of his spotless personal character and
business integrity. Mr.. Gleed's speech
which was one of the best delivered
before the convention was warmly
applauded.
Ex-Gov Barstow presented the
name of Lieut-Gov. Woodbury.. He
referred to the war record and bust
ness ability of Mr.. Woodbury. and
said he would be a supporter of econ
omy in public affairs, and would favor
a return to low taxation.
The nomination of Mr.. Page was
seconded by Geo. Wilkins, Esq, of
Stowe DR.. H. d. Holton, of Brat
:leboro H. L. Clark, of Castleton
F. d. Hale, of Lunenburgh w. H.
of Bakersfield S. B. Hib-
,ard, of Chelsea and c. A. Bunker,
# Peacham. That of Mr.. Woodbury.
~ Hon. Geo. E. Lawrence, of Rut-
and; d. K. Simonds, of Manches-
err; c. A. Prouty, of Newport H.
=. Stevens, of St. Adams; and Jed
,. Ladd, of Albany. All the speeches
we're full of interest, each speaker of
curse bringing out the excellent
qualities of his favorite Repeated
alls for ballot finally secured one,
nd the tellers retired. In 10 min
ties they returned, and at 80 o'clock
he chairman read the following bal