Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1843-07-21
4rn DIsrRlCT-MR JAMES DECLINES

am Dlo lNlC I-MR. JAMES DECLINES.
We are sorry to say that the Hon. Henry f.
james declines accepting the nomination Just ten.
dercd him by the District Convention His repu-
tation, both a man and as true Democratic
Wing rendered him strong candidate, and
we had hoped that his circumstances would
permit him to stand for the sufIrages of the peo-
pie but as it is otherwise, it becomes necessary
to select another candidate, and for that purpose
convention should be called at the earliest prac-
ticable period We would name Wednesday, the
oh Of August as The time and as the place, Ell
ther Hardwick DauviIle. The former joins
three of The five counties in the district, and on
that account is perhaps preferable. Wherever
and whenever the district committee may call the
conventions let the Wings in all the towns in the
district Immediately appoint delegates, and thus
ensure full representation from every county,
As small apparently as may he the prospect now
of eiecting the Wing candidate, we venture to sug-
gest that even the fourth district is not hopeessly
lost in the fogs Of locoloccisn There is u strong
leaven Of Wing principles among the rank and
file of our opponents as is most conclusIyey pro.
we'd by the fact, that their leaders are obliged to
profess at least cenlblance Of 'Whggery' to keep
the ranks quiet to profess favor to the Protective
Policy. without which they well know that YER
mont never will countenance them. This leaven
will work in due season; it will work. when
locotoco leaders are forced to throw off the
mask OF false professions aud stand forth the ac-
knowledged champions of Free Trade. Fro the
election of 1Si4 this will he done; the move
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suits of their NATIONAL Convention in May next
will open the eyes of the north to the true posi-
ton of that parly,-and we mistake the spirit OF
the North, if her people do not then teach buck
sering politicians serious lesson. The Wings
of the 4h district should anticipate the possible
yea, observation-disclosures which may occur the
changes which their Republican principles ought to
work out in tho course oil the people; and nOio
prepare themselves all in the good cause by
selecting a candidate worthy of the confidence
and support OF the people. We say no,O, for the
candidate this year would according 10 the usual
custom, be the candidate in 1874 Again we urge,
then let there he d full conueaiion; aud we trust
that the occasion will be rendered deeply inter-
esting and important one, by the attendance OF
SeUlteIUbU irOs paris vi ulStIICl, really 10
honor mig principles by defending them to the
utmost oil their strength. Annexed is the letter of
Mr. James:
WATERBURY,, July II, 1913.
DEAR SiR,-Yours of the 18th instant off E.
cally notifying me that the convention, nsssemb-
led at Danville the day preceding had nominated
me as the Wing candidate Tor Member of Con-
gress in the 4th district, has been received. / a
vail myself OF the earliest opportunity, through
you as The organ of communication of the con-
vention publicly 10 signify my declining to stand
MS a candidate for the o lice designated. Aud per-
init me ia Withdrawing my name to express to my
personal and political friends my deep felt gran
Jude for this renewed manifestation of their conf
dence, more Highly appreciated as being unsought
and wholly unexpected.
am, sir very respectfully
Your obeiient servant,
HENRY f. JAMES.
T.. p. WALToN, ia. Esq,