Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1847-04-22
From the National Era.
Presidential.

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The Liberty papers are beginning to consider the j
oroprety Of convention to nominate Presidential and
Vice Presidential candidates.
The Emancpator is in favor Of holding it in the fall
suggests various places, and recommends Mr.. FEssEN
DEN, of Me.
The Liberty Press, of Utica, N. Y, takes no excep
ton to Mr. Fessenden but does not see the force of
the objection to Mr. Smith, or Judge Jay, stated by
the Emancpaor. awe are not, however" 1t says
"or an early nomination, and cannot but hope the Ma
tional Convention will be deferred to some time in
l848"
The Washington (Pa.) Patriot suggests the Sd week
in October as suitable time. The Patriot, in reply
to the intimaton of the Emancipation, that Mr.. Fessen-
den is better known than DR.. Lemoyne, says;
"We are not certain that such is the fact In the
eastern States it is doubtless true that the of
Fessenden is familiar than that of Lemoyne; but
it is lust the reverse in the vest out here the people,
are beginning to learn that there is such man asl
Samuel Fessenden. We do not say this to detract
from the merits of that worthy man, but to show that
the objection of the Emancipation is as potent a
gainst him against our friend Dr. Lemoyne"
For ourselves we concur with the Liberty Press in
hoping that the Convention may not be held till
time in the year lS48. We would suggest about the
first week in May. No reason, we believe, has been
assigned why it should be held sooner At this period
1t may be said with peculiar emphasis that we know
not what day or an hour may bring forth. 1t is
better, we think, to delay our nomination to the last
moment, consistent with the integrity of the organza
ton. Political movements are as yet undeterminate.
To-day, IN view of certain circumstances, it may seem
expedient to have ticket which, year hence might
be substituted by better one. Before next May a
pretty correct opinion can be formed of the character
of the tickets to be presented for the surages of the
people, and of the final policy of the old partes-and
then we can shape our nominations accordingly. Till
then it seems to us wise to let enterprise move
long on It's own merits without the embarrassment OF
any nomination. One year may throw much light up
on the task of selecting our candidates
But reason, it is supposed can be urged in ia
vor of early nomination; and that is, the policy
committing the party so that its members may not be
drawn off by other partiesa reason certainly not very
complimentary to Liberty men. We would prefe
Gideon's policy when he went out to attack the Midi
antics Up to the very hour of battle he gave all whit
wished, the privilege of retiring from the Danger W.
are unwilling to manifest too great eagerness to ene
the political arena; and we are quite willing to trus
Liberty men to decide when the momel of action sha
D.. come. We have no idea that they will fall froI
grace because not tied up by early nomination.
circumstances next spring shall call loudly for a
independent nomination they have hitherto don't
and as suppose they will do again, friends wi
q doubtless be as faithful to their convictions as the
r. would be were they to bind themselves year in az
q vance.
We do hope this presidential question may lie owe
o till next May. AS to the place, Pittsburgh or Cleve
land would, think, be preferable to any other nan
6 ed.
=, Washington has been mentioned as a suitable plac
II, but the expedency of holding such conventio
II here is very questionable, 1t is far removed from til
IA Liberty men of the vest the expense of the journe
hither and of entertainment here would be very grea
Il especially the latter the effects of the meeting, fl
as this place concerned would be problematical
a even the other parties do not deem it suitable pac
for their nominating conventions AS it is desirable
- have representation of Liberty men from all parts
the country to equalize the burdens OF travelling
much possible, and not to put them to any inord
ate expenses for entertainment, is best to have ii
meeting i'll place central, easily accessible affordin
ample accommodations, and plenty of sympathy.