Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-09-01
The Second congressional
District.

A iizzle" has been attempted got up
and managed by enemies of Freedom IN
disguise. Hon o. l.. Shgfler was nominat
ed, in spite of a letter from him against it,
Of course Mr.. Skater will repudiate this
trick. Having declined the nomination for
Lieut. Governor, for the reason that he is
about to leave the state, he could not con-
sistently run for Congress if he would and
he will not. He knows Mn MORRILL, as a
friend-Rnd better still, he knows him to be
genuine friend of freedom. A few words
as to JUSTIN S. MoRRrLL lie is our
friend; we have known him long and init
mately, and known him always not merely
as one of the best of wings and the best of
men, but az whig whose heart was always
right on the slavery question. His letter
below contains nothing new to US, on this
subject, and nothing new to those who have
known him well. But more: JusTIS :.
MoRRiLL is genuine specimen Of the
Green Mountain Boys. The son of humble
but honest and intelligen. parents, by his
own integrity and intelligence he early won
the confidence of the Hon. Jcdedlah III.
Harris Of Stratiord. By him brought up for
the mercantile business, he has long been
ranked among the most honorable, accurate
and successful business men of Vermont. -
With a rare taste for literature, his literary
requirements are excellent. Few mer are
better fitted for public service by acquaint-
ance with history especially political and
rarely have we found one so rich in quota
tons, or so felicitous in illustrations. Asa
speaker he is good, though little practised
as politician, liberal, honorable and modest,
always preferring to help his friends rather
than himself; a man, upright in his hab-
its, pure in his manners, a gentle
man; and withal one ofthe cleverest fellows
in the world. lie will get a noble vote
in Orange County, where he is known, and
we really wish we could have the chance to
add one to the number. The chance to give
such a vote we should esteem worthy pill
grimage. But he will be elected without our
aid and that will do.
HARTFORD, Ang. Doth, 1854.
Mr.. J. ). MoRRILL Dear .Sir.-In be-
half Of the men Of all parties who earnestly
desire to have the antl-slavery sentiment of
this district combined, and who are willing
to waive all their party preferences and all
their objections to the exclusive party char.
acter Of your nomination, and give you their
cordial support, provided they can be assur-
ed that you POSSESS decided ant.slayery
sentiments and are determined to act up to
them, ! wish to inquire of you relative to
your views upon The subject desire to
know whether or not, if elected representa-
tive to congress, you should adhere to the
principles adopted at the Mass Convention at
Montpelier, on the 18th of July last. so far
as they relate to national affairs upon which
you would be called TO act.
Profoundly impressed as am, with
sense ofthe Importance Of harmonious action
on the part Of all who are disposed to resist
the encroachments Of Slavery, and believing
that public avowal Of ytur views may tend
to promote such result, | hope you will
give such an answer as shall leave no reas-
enable anti-slayery man in doubt with regard
to the propriety of supporting you.
Respectfully, S. SniTH.