Rutland herald. [volume] (Rutland, Vt.) 1823-1847, 1843-08-31
MIR. SHADES ADDRESS.

MlN SlsA liIs y Al'l'tNfsSN, .
To rur FRrrnrS or rur THIRD CONGRESSIONAL DIS.
TRicr or VERMONT.
find myself placed, by the course Of events, IN
position which requires me TO address YOU. \
Convention holden a, Burlington on the sth day Of
June last. nominated The Hon. Gao 7. MARsH as
canddste for Congress. With the proceedings OF
tina, convention a portion OF the people dssat
isfed aud that dissatisfaction has, at length, result
ed IN the annunciaon Of myself as an 'independen,
candidate in the Vereennes Sermnnter, at the re-
quest Of wings in that quarter Of this county, and,
more recently, in the Peoples Press, at the reques,
OF wings in Bristol IN another quarter.
was aware soon after the meeting Of the Con-
ven,ion, that individuals in various parts Of this
county had manifested disposition to vote for me,
Notwithstanding the nomination Of another, and TO
their own language, whether | would or not :,
but had not the slightest expectation that the dis
satisfaction would result in an independent, nomn
a,ion.' II was suggested to me to decline but, so
far as could Judge, the indications Of determine
ton to support me not such to require it.
believing, as did that they were bu, sudden esh-
billions OF disappointed feeling, which might soon
subsde. In this, however, ! was mistaken, as the
nominations to which have referred, as well as
other indications, have since shown me.
The question is therefore, al length, directly pre-
sen,ed-Shall declinei To this question | have
given the consideration demanded by the number
and character of those who have made me their can
dida,e and have come 10 the determination to ask
them TO withhold from me their votes. do this
with full appreciation of the kindness Of their in
,eniions towards personally, and in the exercise
Of every possible disposition TO yield to their wishes
whenever | can do il consistently with my sense Of
duty Under present circumstances 1t is evident
that cannot longer remain silent without implicitly
asserting to be in the field a candidate and my
Judgment il, that no good accrue either TO me
personally or to any interest which value, from
nv conserving to stand in that position. know
that have valued friends who think otherwise but
while | respect their motives, and acknowledge
their kindness, must act the convictions OF my
own Judgment
In speaking of motives must be permitted to say
. that the suggestion that the getting up OF my nom
!, nation in the Vermonter, the WORK Of Loco
foco clique 10 divide the wings, is entirely unbound
/ ed Whoever will take the trouble to enquire, will
find that the nomination originated with wings a:
true and beatty as are to be found in the District
y They are not, it is true, among what are called
: Leaders; but they are, nevertheless, entitled TO a
= much respect as any leaders can be, and much NOR
Il than some deserve Such, too, is the character o
: those in other parts Of this county, as well As II
other portions OF the district, whose feelings accor
!. with what is called the 'Veigennes movement
g Sympathizng thus, these friends OF mine dc
6 with me IN my views Of the questions which divid
the leading parties, may be permitted to ask then
= not TO forget what they owe the country IN tn
g strength of their desire TO serve | am unabl
1t perceive that their votes for me can do any good
d while they NAV be made available to sustain, in tn
! IL. a liz and nnl
re ICY Ilis TO sustain these that shall give my voI
1t for Mr.. Marsh. ] shall do this IN undoublio
it confidence in his integrity and uprigh,ness, as we
re as in the soundness of his views upon all the que'
ID lions in regard to which he may be called to act
representative of the people. In saying TINS re
fer not only TO the standing topics OF discussion be
re tween the leading paries but to that other gre'
= question in which | take deep and increasing IN
p teresl. need not speak of his views on the sui
ce ect OF slavery. They are before the public IN h
address to the nominating convention.
IN have heard much said upon the subject OF slave
err ~ by men who scarcely knew what they SAID, {
nd cared even, so that il might serve the purposes
l. the moment Such is not Mr.. MASH. If LkEo
r him. lie has spoken right, and will trust a.
at right Enough surely, will he see OF The saveho'
re ing and slave driUing spirit II he remains long
ly Congress- 10 STIMULATE him To decided and eihcle
an action. The time is, moreover, rapidly approach
ui ing when this great subject will be forced upon Il
" attention OF oil and when the question: what hi
the North TO do with slavery q will be sobery as
nd ed by no man who shall desire to maintain the cha
NO acter Of statesmen or a christian. There ml
n continue 10 be diyerstes OF opetaiioni' but Il
he spirit will be one-a spirit Of undying hostility
Us slavery not only a upon Human Nature b
as as utterly hostile tie spint Of our institution
TO- and il long cherished fatal 10 the existence OF o.
ey Union.
Sc have spoken Of Mr. Marsh from desire to {
In him Justice and Of American slavery 10 my seu'
,se purpose to omi, 40 proper occasion while iive
rty the consequences TO me what they may. to ass'
Is tina, giant iniquiy, and contribute what may
IL scourre il from the face ofihe earth
in. take this occasion 10 ihsnk my excellent hien
d G,, their manifestations Of attachment TO me, a.
re, shall carry grateful recollection of TO the late
er uomen nj Of nv lie. Bot circumstances seem
sui forbid that II should be Of any sysil except 60 g.
on me the cheering assurance ihai have % di'eharg
We nv public du,es to commend myself 10 iheiI co
hl 6denee and regard.
m. VILLAS SLADE.
nly August 10, 1913
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