Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-06-23

MoNH eK11ER, juno 21.--The : econd dis
trict convention was called to ord or at 201
~. n. in the opera house by Hon. w. II.
Dubois, chairman of the district$c 1mmittee,
land prayer was offered by Rey.,.Alfred j.
Hough of Mon tpelier.
After reading the callfor the tsoiiyention,
on motion OF George Fl. Blake of Barton
the roll call of Delegates was htted and
tho organization was perfected y the an
nouncement of Hon. c. F. Marsh OF Wood
stock as president and laValter Z. Barney
of Barre and Arthur F. Stone of St. Johns
bury as secretaries. Col. j. j., Estey of
Brattleboro and Ii. w. Bafe conducted
the president to his chair, which ,ne accept
ed bv saving he would not tain up the time
by speech as they were here for business.
The well known cempaigtt song Hinger,
Maxham Of Brattleboro, favo red the' gather
Ing with his latest song, whichawas received
with great applause.
Nominations for q congressr San were call
ed for and Hon. George n. d ale of Island
Pond presented the name of Hon W. W.
Grout of Barton for renomin ution-as 53d
congressman with APPROPRIATED emarRs.
Alex Dunnett of ST. Johnsi AIRY unani-
mouslv voiced Caledonia county by second
ing the denomination.
Norman Paul of Woodstock endorsed all
that had been said and seconded1he renomi-
nation for Windsor county,
Edito. George II. Blake of Barton
onded it in behalf of the Orleans county
delegation and S. T. IlRlbard Of Chelsea
for Orange county.
4 rising vote was called for, when every
delegate on his feet, and the nomination
was declared unanimous.
Tho following letter was then read by
Secretary Barney:
Hon. W. H. Dubois, Chairman, Etc, West
Randolph, VT:
My Dear sir | have your Latter speaking of
thu proDap,t acton o. the dlstlcl conNehtion
al NJ ontpelicr the list inst, and suggesting
that l be present similar suggestions have
also Gene from other gentlemen IN the dis
dIict. and they have all been 50 cordial that,
fould | see my way clear to go, should feel
almost persuaded to depart from the rule
have heretofore observed OF not leaving the
House for tie purpose of attending conven-
tons before which wasto he a candidate
and to attend this one, assure you it would
afford me great pleasure to meet Ill convention
the delegates OF the second district, and eX-
pre-s to them, and through them to the
electors of the district, my proloJ nd gratitude
Tor their repeated expressions Of confidence.
But it so happens that an Important matter in
my charge Will come up i'll the regular order
of business Monday, the day before the
vention; and this, win necessary conlmttec
work, must set aside all thoughts o. being
with you, as suggested
LIT me, however ask you to extend to the
convention my cordial greeting; and. should
they name me for their candidate, please eX-
press to them lay hearty thanks for the high
honor conferred. Convey, ALSO, the promise
of faithful effort on my part SO represent
them that they shall still recognize inc az "a
republican and as still worthy Of their conf
dcnce and esteem.
Conventions are lust now thick upon u.s.
Vermont viii soon meme her standard bearer,
and when solicited let every republican heart
Vermont join III an earnest effort to record
the largest republican vote ever cast in the
Green Mountain state. II Vermont will but
pitch the time in that key, the song of the
stetes that follow win be full Of the notes OF
victory.
nate in their presidential candidate.
The name Of usrrison loud APP
piausel carries, asSurapce and confidence
INTO every houeshold and every business place
in the land. his administration has been one
OF the most brilliant in our history. 1t has
been crowded with grave and delicate ques-
tions of diplomacy which have been 80 handled
as to receive the applause OF the whole Amer-
can people, irrespective Of party. 1t has been
fln able, clean administration, without spot or
hiemish; one OF much industrial activity and
great business, prosperity. And, for one, do
not believe the American people eau be per-
suaded to set aside a gov eminent of settled
principles and policies and embark en- an I'M
known WILD sea OF experiment; especially,
advocacy in Congress OF free trade
and the free coinage M silver threatens alike
our financial and economic systems. The peo-
pie OF this country do not want. and Will not
have, either free trade or dehased currency;
and for the next four years the ship Of state
will move proudly and safely on her course
with Harrison at her helm, carrying on her
streancrs and punnOus these vital tcnents of
the re publican faith Honest money, honest
elections, protection 70 American industries
and American labor with reciprocal rights Of
trale Ia foreign markets.
Asking pardon Tor This touch Of enthusiasm
IN propAecy, am yt3TTE respecttuLly, your
Washington, D. C., June il, lsy?
Major Josiah Grout OF Derby moved that
Sin the absences OF resolutions, the letter
from the candidate be accepted by the con.
vontion as its political sentiment and pur-
pose, and it was adopted.
Alex. DuuEett called for Major Grout tc
speak or the coming election candidates,
etc, but Mr.. Grout said he had nothing
prepared and begged to he excused.
\ recess OF five minutes was given fol
each county to choose its candidate fol
member Of the congregational committee, anL
this was the result Caledonia county, Ira
A. Shattuck, Uardwick; Essex county, F.
D. Hale, Lunenburgh; Orange county, Hon
w. IL. Dubois, West Randolph; Orean;
county, Amory Dawson, Creftsbury; Wash
ingt6n county, L, Bart Cross, Montpelier
Windham county, Hiba II. Albee, Rock
ingham; Windsor county David f. Rugg
Hartand AT q later meeting the commit
tee organized by oleotug Mr.. Dubois, chair
man, and Mr.. Shattuck, secretary.
The convention nd iourued at $40.