The Middlebury people's press. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1841-1843, 1843-07-12
WING TICKET.

| WING TICKET.
We are this week able to present our
readers with the entire wing ticket for the
next state election. 1t is a strong one,
and should command the united suffrage
of the whole wing party, In the conven-
ton, as appears from the report Of the
proceedings, some contrariety of views ex-
listed in selecting the most available can
didates from among the numerous able and
excellent men whose names were present.
ed, each of whom would have done honor to
thes tations to which the Partially of their
friends had designated them. The merits
Of Mr.. Slade as a mag who had done en-
inent service to the commonwealth, were
universally acknowledged by the great body
of the convention, and warmly urged by
the delegates from Addison, Chittenden,
and Franklin counties, in favor of his cleo
ton to the Chief Magistracy of the state
But to us, it was not a matter of surprise
that he was not selected. Generally thro'
the state his continuance in congress had
been expected, and it was not until after
the District convention at Burlington had
decided the question, that his name was
seriously connected with the Gubernatorial
Office. In the mean time Mr.. Mattocks
had been universally spoken ofthrough the
press and otherwise, with great approba-
ton as suitable candidate for that impor-
tant station, and the public sentiment of
of course predisposed in his favor. Mr..
Mattocks having been nominated, whatev-
er may have been hispersonal preferences,
we see no reason why every conscientious
wing should not most cordially unite in his
support. We will not permit ourselves to
question for moment, that every wing will
vote for the regularly nominated ticket
and that Mr. Slade himself will como heart
and hand into its support.
Judge Mattocks has been long favorably
known to the people Of Vermont. In sew
eral instances they have placed him IN high
and responsible stations which he has fill
ed to their satisfaction, and with the most
scrupulous integrity. As politician, and
an unvarying wing he has never veered an
inch from the path of Inconsistency and strict
integrity. We believe him to be the last
man in these treacherous times who would
betray the confidence reposed in him by
constituents. Judge Mattocks is a man of
few words, and of course has never been
distinguished for his parliamentary efforts.
But as man of intelligence, as a sound
practical statesman, as strong protection
ist, and dauntless defender of Northern
rights, and the cause of impartial freedom,
he has placed himself high in the conf
dence of the people of Vermont During
the last session of congress no member felt
more keenly the ferocious insults of south
ern Shareholders, or hurled them back with
a more intrepid spirit, or in palmer terms
of indignant reproach than honest Jack
Mattocks.
The claims of several highly respectable
gentlemen as candidates for Lieut.. Cover
nor were urged before the nominating COM
mittee. The Hon. E. N. Briggs of Brandon,
at first tied all other candidates; but after
several ballotings the Hon. Horace Eaton
of Franklin Co. obtained majority. Mr.. |
Eaton may not be generally known thro'
the state, but in the county in which he re-
sides, his merits as a man of strict integ-
rity, of great moral worth, as a staunch
wing and foe to slavery, are highly appre-
ciated. For several years past. Mr.. E. has /
been a member of the legislature. He
now belongs to the Senate, and as a
candid intelligent and efficient statesman
commands the highest respect and con-
hdence of that body, and we have no doubt
would preside over its deliberations with
honor to himself, and advantage to the leg
islation Of the state. In saying this how
ever, we mean nothing dispsraging to other |