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The Voice Of Freedom
Montpelier, Brandon, Washington County, Rutland County, Vermont
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The Democratic State Convention in Syracuse reorganized with Chester Loomis as president, resolved delegation disputes in favor of Horatio Seymour and John Van Buren groups, and nominated Silas Wright unanimously for Governor and Addison Gardiner by acclamation for Lieutenant Governor.
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Thursday, 4 o'clock, P. M.
The Convention re-organized by the appointment of Chester Loomis, of Ontario, for President.
The committees for that purpose, reported against the delegation from Madison, headed by Mr. Stebbins, and in favor of the delegation headed by Horatio Seymour, in Oneida. The committee to whom was referred the question of the Albany delegation have not yet reported.
Nine and a half, P. M.
The Albany delegation headed by John Van Buren, was admitted.
No ballot was taken for Governor until 7 o'clock, when Silas Wright received 112 votes, A. J. Parker 7, H. J. Redfield 6, J. B. Skinner 1.
Whereupon Silas Wright was unanimously nominated for Governor, and Addison Gardiner by acclamation for Lieutenant Governor. Adjourned to 9 o'clock to-morrow morning.
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Syracuse
Event Date
Thursday
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silas wright unanimously nominated for governor with 112 votes; addison gardiner nominated by acclamation for lieutenant governor.
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The convention reorganized with Chester Loomis as president. Committees reported against Madison delegation headed by Mr. Stebbins and in favor of Oneida delegation headed by Horatio Seymour. Albany delegation headed by John Van Buren was admitted. Ballot for Governor: Silas Wright 112, A. J. Parker 7, H. J. Redfield 6, J. B. Skinner 1. Adjourned to 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.