The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1840-05-19
ANOTHER COLLAR SNAPPED.

Mr.. RUGGLEs or MAINE.-Among the most
important signs OF the times, we notice the avow-
al of the determination Of this gentleman TO oppose
the present Administration, and the Importance OF
the election Of Gen HARRIsoN. The accession of
this gentleman to the Wing ranks is not the less
gratfyin from its being unexpected For the last
TIVE ve ears he has ranked among the most able
and distinguished OF the supporters of the Presi-
dent in Maine. But like all others who have hon
esty as well intelligence, he could not fail to see,
and seeing acknowledge, that The policy of the gov
eminent would sacrifice every right Of Maine TO
the disputed territory, and every interest OF our
common country to crafty tho ambition Of the des-
potic clique which now rules the uation
Mr. Ruggles is now n member of The Senate of
the United States from the State of Maine. The
following letter is in answer to an invitation from
the Baltimore delegation, to attend the National
Wing Convention in that city:
WAsHINGroN CITY, Cd May, 1910.
Gentlemen - have received the invitation "to
attend The sit'ings Of the national convention of
the Wing young men, as one of its guests with
which you have honored me, 'in behalf of the del
egarlon from the city of Baltimore" 1t would af
ford me great satisfaction To be present that
interesting occasion, would my public duties per-
nit.
The necessity of change Of measures with
view TO the relief of people suffering beyond any
former example, ~ now manifest 10 all, IT not
knowledsed by all. No small portion of those
who aided in bringing into power the present in
cumbent of the Executive chair, have witnessed
with painful disappointment the pertinacity s,with
which lie has persevered in forcing upon the
try system OF measures destructive OF its best in
ierests and runous to the enterprise and business
of the people. And they have resolved, the
only means lett of staying the progress OF those
measures, to aid in calling from retirement dis
tineuished citizen, whose enlightened patriotism,
great practical wisdom and sound republican prin.
ciples have secured for him the highest respect and
confidence. The name of HARRIsoN has animated
the whole country with hope 1t has aroused an
enthusiasm which pervades all grades and classes
of the people That enthusiasm, chastened by
wise councils and haowed by patriotism, will be
the animatng principle Of the "National Conyen-
ton
Rejecting as is members will, the principles and
feelings of the great majority of the people through
national in their character than patriotic in their
design and will tend, it is confidently believed
harmoniZe and nvgorate the efforts of the nation
To place the Executive government in The hands Of
one who has never disappointed the expectations
OF his country. He who by his bravery in the
field redeemed The honor of the nation when be.
rayed by reachery and cowardice, will not fail to
correct by his wisdom and prudence tho errors of
the civil administration of the Government under
which the country Is severely suffering.
Thanking "ihe delegates from the city ur Balli-
more for their gratifying invitation, and you gen
liemen for The acceptable terms in which it as
convey ed have the honor to be, with sincere re-
gard,
Your obedient servant,
JOHN RUGGLES.
To Nelson Poe, Esq and others.