Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1840-05-19

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ton which had dishonored the coun.
try. Let ms wash The ermine and puri-
~ The seats of government. Mr.. Pres.
ton also made a happy allusion to Gin
cinnatus. the ploughmnn, citizen ard
general. IN many respects Harrison
was like him, but the spectacle of selec-
ting the humble American citizen TO
rule over the nation was of the sub
lime, and far eclipscd any thing in
Grecian or Romnn history.
In General Harrison, said Mr.. Pres
Ton, III conclusion, believe in after
time we may be able TO say, that the
country has second Washington in
the second Harrison. When this day
comes, aud God speed the time, for one
! will be content, rest satisfied leave
the field of labor, and say like one of
old Now, Lord, le,test thou lhy ser
want depart in peace, for my eyes have
seen thy glory
Mr. Preston was followed by the Hon.
5. T.. Southland of New Jersey, who
made a brief and eloquent address His
illusions TO New Jersey, were very hap
Ply and we regret that we are without
room to publish them.
Mr.. Graves of Ky. followed with a
lorcib'e and stirring appeal. Others
would have Spoken, but the hour adj
monished an ajourncnt.
The President then announced that the
lateness of the hour and the fatigue
which they had under gone rendered
II necessary to suspend further proceed
ings for the day, aud he submitted mo-
ton that the Convention adjourn to
meet on Tuesday morning, 9Th instant.
in Monument Square, at 9 o'clock.
The Convention adjourned accor-
dinghy at four o'clock.
Among the number of those whose presence
was solicited bv the Committee of Invitation,
letter was addressed to the Hon. John Rug
ges, United States Senator from Maine, who
has heretofore been friendly to the Admins
traitor, We publish below the reply of Mr..
Ruggles.
Gentlemen,-I have received the invitation
TO "attend the slttings oithe National Conven-
ton ofthe Wing Young Men, as one of its
Guests" with which you have honorcd me,
"in behalf OF the Delegates from the City of
Baltimore" Ii would afford me great salts
faction 10 he present on that interesting occa-
sion, would my public duties permit.
| The necessity of a change OF measures with
a view to the relief ola people suffering be-
vond any former example, is now manifest to
all, if not acknowledged by all. No small
portion of those who aided in bringing into
power the present incumbent of the Execu-
tive chair, have Witnessed with painful disap-
pointmeDt the pertinacity with which he has
persevered in forcing upon the country sys-
tenn OF measures destructive of its best inter-
ests and ruinous to the enterprise and bust
ness of the people: And they have resolved,
as the only means left of Saying the progr ess
of those measures, to aid in calling from re-
irement a distinguished, citizen, whose en-
! lightened patriotism, great practical wisdom
and sound republican principles, have secur-
edfor him the highest respect and confidence.
The name of Harrison has animated the
whole country with hope. 1t has reused an
enthusiasm which pervades all grades and
classes Of the people That enthusiasm
chastened by wise counsels and hallowed by
patriotism, will be the animaiing principle o.
the "Naiional Convention"
Rchectinr, as its members will, the princi
pies and feelings of the great majority of the
people throughout the Union, their delibera
lions will be no less national in their charac
ter than patriotic in their design; and will
liend, it is confidently believed, 10 harmonic,
and invigorate the efforts of the nation I,
place the Executive government in the hand,
of one who has never yet disappointed the ex
pectaions of his country. lie who, by hi
bravery in the field, redeemed the honor o
the nation, when betrayed by treachery ant
cowardicc, will not fail to correct by his wis
dom and prudence the irrors of the civil ad
minstralion of the Government under whicl
the country is severely suffering.
Thanking the delegates from the city o
Baltimore" for their gratifying invitation, ant
you, gentlemen, for the acceptable terms il
which IT is conveyed, have the honor to be
with sincere regard
Your Ob't Servant,
JOHN RUGGLES.