The Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1837-1867, 1842-09-06
Gov. Paine and his Re
VilerS.

No party in the world have ever conducted an
eIectioneerng campaign in unscrupulous and
ckess a manner have the locofocos the pres
ent one in State They have published the
most malicious statements and lnsinuations against
Gov. Paine. and have continued to reiterate them
IN The most shame less The papers,many
of them, have waged n continual warfare against
the private character OF Gov. Paine when no one
better knows Than do those same calum ators that
nothing can be false and unfounded than
are their publications respecting him. But they
will do no injury. The people know them to DO
false and that the locofocos have sorted 10 this
infamous mode Of conducting the canvas for the
purpose of keeping their political principles
out of sight of the people. 1t will not work Tho
people are satisfied that Gov. Paine is an honorable
and high minded man, and that his views on all
questions Of public policy decidedly Wing and
such, as if carried out, will best promote indi
vdnal and national interest. He is in favor ola
protective tariff, and such one, too will meet
the wishes and best promote the interest OF the far
mers and the mechanics of Vermont.
The letters written by him the last winter to our
delegation in Congress, urging and recommending
higher duty on wool and woolens are sufficient
evidence Of the anxiety he feels for our interest.
These letters too we should bear in mind were
that time, no one knew, that he would again be a
candidate FOR the office, which he well fills with
credit TO himself and with much honor to the
State Without any disagreement can say with
! truth, that his message to the Legislature, in Oc-
loher last, ofthe ablcst ever pronounc
ed be fore that body. 1t was so considered by the
! Wing Presses in other States, and the manner in
which it was assaulted by tho Locofoco press in 9th
err States ie n sufficient guarantee Of its ability and
| its worth.
Gov. Paine is emphaticaly laboring man. Call
! upon him. when you will, at his residence in
Mortified, and you will ever find him employed.
lie is one ofour frank open hearted, generous
Vermonters. He feels himself above no one and
never did He conyerses with perfect freedom
with all who desire TO converse with him, and his
conversation is Of instructive character.
He descends to little petty intrgues and cabals
to his end, but his hole course of conduct
is IN the highest degree honorable and manly. He
contributes literally from the little that he pos.
sesses in this world, towards public and private
charities, and in this respect furnishes such
perfect cantrast to Nathan Smie,that the loco
focos blush even when they are brought into
parison.
We cannot believe that the freemen OF Vermont
who have a regard for the Sate can for moment
hesitate to cast their votes for Gov. Paine. He
is emphaticaIly ono of you, and will aim to
do all that no can 10 promote your interest. His
| administration, thus far, has reflected honor upon
the State; and it is stigma upon the character Of
freemeu, to suppose, that they would cast aside
well tried and faithful public servant, in the vain
hopes OF lettering their condition in the elevation
of such Nathan Smile Whig Advocate