The spirit of the age. [volume] (Woodstock, Vt.) 1840-1844, 1843-02-10
TUu NEW STATE TICKET.

MIR EpIToR:-
have thought for some time. that would
write you from our hills aud back woods, upon
the subject, Of the new nominations, to let YOU
know how we farmers like the ticket, and now
take occasion TO say something 10 that effect. Ma
Than Smile, tine Farmer of lamoilIe, than whom
no man is more descr,edy popular with the de-
mocracy Of our state, il seems, has declined ano;h
or NOMINATION. BY the opposite faction he has
been called every thing hut an honest iuan and II
patriot The coon papels have despatched upon
him epihc,s too abusive and backguardy Tor an
honest man to tolerate. They have called him
seiier--partu pack horse and other titles
equally ch,.n and classical. But the old farmer
shoulders are broad N d il he should now retire
from the arena of party strife, he will retire with
the respect and good wishes Of those for whom he
has 80 long and faithfully Iabored in the councils Of
the State. But. Mr. Editor, although must soy ]
am in birth, education, and in all my feelings n
farmer, look with peculiar pleasure upon the re-
cent nominations ! am personally acquainted with
Mr. Kellogg, but the others are strangers to me in
all but name. Although Mr. Kellogg belongs TO n
profession which we farmers are apt TO think re-
moves man from all the practices of kindly vIr-
tues, yet his heart has not been spoiled by these
influences. feel proud in calling him my friend,
lie is gentleman in oil his actions, kind ailable,
polite to all. Yes, Mr. Editor, know him well,
and he il not the proud ari,tocrat which his enc
mics would make US believe. lie may be well TO
do in the world, wearing finer cloth than this of
which my frock is made; and il were singular that
h, were not able to do so after so many years
spent in aborous profession. Against fine clothes
have no prejudices, and do not think the demo-
Gratis voted for Nh Smile on account Of his wear-
ing homcspun, or Paine on account OF his rufiles
and broad cloth, but did not profess the right prin-
ciples, aud they thought, perhaps, with some rea.
SIN, that his character was somewhat iinmoTn ]
and was engaged in business where il was his
interest TO jew the farmer.
There ale men among farmers though they ave.
not practical farmers themselves, who would be
happy to spread an Liberal and narrow-mlnded
prejudice against people o! other professions. but
upon such II is our duty to besiow but little aiten-
ton. five show that man has oppressed the
poor and ground down the needy, be he farmer,
LAWYER, or manufacturer, we cannot respect nor
trust him, but until we do know this lie. no pro-
lcssion condemn The man.
The farmer. as he exists in the Green Mountain
State, upon the score Of education and iberniy OF
sentiment, may well feel proud Of hinsef,-hs
principles and feelings ATE democratic, though he
may be mistaken and nslcd, yet his intentions
are always good. That the farmers of this State
may be convinced Of lis mi>government under its
present rulers and resolve to turn them ont from
their high places Of trust, may every democrat Ia.
Dor earnestly and zenouSly TO effect. But would
not have il done by excitement, nor by making
promises never to be fulfilled In the hard cider
and log cabin campaign, the wings were endeav-
oriDg 10 reyoluiionize The country, their cry was
cHANGE!-for, said they, 1t is dangerous TO per.
nit any party TO hold the power for a long term cf
years, for they will take undue advantage of their