Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1836-09-02
GOV. BUFFERS REPLY.
WATERBURY,. Aug. oath,

WATERBURY, aug. Z4tn, 1880.
Dear Sir-Yours OF the 22d inst, on be-
half of the state Committee, was received
yesterday. You say my declining to DO
a candidate for Presidential Elector on the
Harrison and Granger Ticket,has been in.
ferred by several of the public journals to
be an indication Of Indifference to the sue
cess of that tickets; and ask for an avowal
Of my views on the subject, with permisi
sion to give them publicity. ..
1t is with a degree of reluctance, that I
consent to the publication Of my opinions
on so important and exciting topic not
that | have any objection to their being
kno,cn to every freeman Of Vermont, but
lest some may take occasion to represent
The publcat ion Of a private citizens views
as an act of ostentation, when perhaps
themselves have occasioned it yet mas.
much as certain newspapers have recently
enormously reported me to be opposed TO
The election of Gen. Harrison and Francis
Granger to the Presidency and Vice Presi-
dency, justice to myself, requires "a brief
but explicit avowal of my views relative 10
The pending canvass.
have ever entertained an exalted opin.
ion of General Harrison, both as a mill.
tary man, and civil officer. know of no
act, IN his long course Of public service,
either as Governor ofthe North Western
Territory, Commsnder-in- Chief of the
North Western Army, member Of the Ma.
llonal Legislature, or as Minister to the
Republic OF Colombia, which does not merit
The appreciation ofhls countrymen. and eves
since bis nomination by the Antimasonio
State Convention in February last, have
felt anxious for his election 10 the Presi-
dency.
AS 10 Mr.. Granger, his name has been 90
long, 50 constantly, and so honorably iden-
titled with the principles Of Antima sonry,
and his efnrts 20 efficient 70. the 'suprem.
acy ofthe Laws and Constitution, that for
me to withhold from him my vote, under
the circumstances Of the pending canvass,
should consider an abandonment Of the
fundamental principles of Antimasonry.
1t will not be expected that | should enter
into al examination Of the public acts and
votes of the different candidates for the
Presidency and Vice Presidency. I could
wish. however, that freemen would exam.
Inc for themselves with candor and impair.
TALLY, and bestow their sutferages for such
men as will, in theii honest opinion, best
guard and protect that civil and religious
Liberty, to establish which their Revolutitn n.
airy Sires expended SO much blood and
treasure.
In conclusion, will only say, that, per.
sonally. have little to hope or fear from
the success of this or that candidate for tho
Presidency. or any other office: the gov
ernments and laws Of this world. by whom
| soever,or in whatever manner administered
can but little longer affect my interest or
happiness: but should ever be permitted
to exercise again, the elective franchise, it
shall not be done knowingly to favour the
promotion OF man, who. for the sake of
office. would squander millions Of the pub
llc money on multitude Of corrupt specu.
lalors-barter away the Freedom Of the
Press and trample upon the sacred and in-
allenabIe Rights of Man,
Respectfully,
Your obedient serv't,
EZRA BUTLER.
r. 7. KSApp E.p