Vermont telegraph. [volume] (Brandon [Vt.]) 1828-1843, 1839-09-11
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to say few words more; and
if you see fit, you may publish Them
The late election 10 this town went off in
such a manner, and seemed to be conduct |
ed on such principles, chat ! think no.
lice of it will do no harm. The election
of Representative for the State Legisla-
ture, turned on the question of Temper
ance and Anti-Temperance. The Anti
Temperance candidate obtained the cleo
ton by securing, in addition to the lovers
of rum OF his own politics. |, the lovers
of rum of opposite politics; and 2. those
of his own politics who belong to the
Temperance Society. Why all this ,
The plea is, that the civil authority show
ed Partially last spring in relation to IL
censes. Suppose they did commit an err
rOr, what then! Has man a right, be-
cause he thinks some men have done
wrong. to violate his principles? don't
know that any one violated any principle
In this case. for perhaps they had none to
violate. Now l wish it to be distinctly
understood that / censure no one who full
~ believes it right to sell and use intoxi-
eating liquors as drink; but | think
there has been an Inconsistency manifest
ed among those who have subscribed TO
the total abstinence pledge. If not in
letter, there has been in spirit.
AS TO the character of the elected,
suppose no one acquainted with him, will
question his veracity-his fairness in or
binary dealing-his frankness, or his ade.
quacy to the duties of his station. Blu. as
ne is aUoaoedly and practically in favor of
rum-selling as drink, cannot see how
those who believe in doing away the traf-
nc by moral suasion and Legislative ac-
ton. could consistently give him their
votes for legislator. What face can his
temperance supporters put on, should they
forward memorial to him 10 be present
ed 10 the Legislature, asking that BODY 10
interdict the traffic Perhaps some NAV
have taoo faces, and get along in that way.
Could not the Representative say to those
presenting the memorial, Gentlemen, if
you wish the traffic done away by law,
you must get some one else to plead your
cause? told you before my election,
both by precept and example, that was
IN favor of rum-selling. And now do
you wish 10 insult me by calling on me
to do this business? Away with your in
consistencies.'
If the man who holds the Offices of
Justice OF the Peace, Town-C Clerk, Deacon
of the Congregational Church, and Sec
rotary OF the Brandon Total Abstinence
Society, and some other members of this
Society have no further use for their lem
perance garbs they have for awhile worn.
think they had better put them off that
they may be seen in their true colors.
l will suggest tina. as soon as NAV be
thought bes:, discussion be had on the
following questions:
Is modern Whigism or Democracy
paramount, in benefit to this nation. 10
true Temperance and Abolition princi-
pies' to be carried out by moral suasion
and political action2
Is 1t less sacrifice of temperance or
abolition principle, to vote for a man
known to be favorable to slaveholdine and
run-selllng, than to hold slaves or sell
rum by the man himself2
My vision is so dim That cannot now
see the difference, and l would be glad to
nave any man furnish ligh, on the SUBJ
Ject' that may learn the best course 10
pursue. For if it is of more importance
TO the welfare of this fair, spotted land 10
have National Bank or SUBJ Treasurv
established, or to hold slaves or furnish
the means OF drunkenness, than to have
IJ'eed0n'' temperance and sobriety reign.
Tue sooner the PEOPLE know it, the better
1t will be for them. HoLcoxp
IHk EDITOR OF THE VERMONT
CHRoNIcLE. il appears, chooses to main
TAIN "digni6ed silence" His motives
lot SO dong are to be judged of from the
following recapitulation of the case:
The Editor of ,ba Cbron;olo Ll: