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Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-08-11
oil our county aud State.

The Rutland Platform perhaps does re.
pudlate the Baltimore Platform, # the latter
is not included among the principles adhered
to in the first resolution. Priraie letter.
Nc are not astonlshed that the idea has
obtained TO some extent that the Wings
adhered to the Baltimore Platform, or
something else, in the first Rutland resolu-
ton--because the Green Mountain Free
man has strangely garbed that resolution,
and forced the Inference that the Baltimore
Platform is adhered to. The first resolution
embraced taco things:
FyrSi--It declared the attachment of the
Wings to their distinguishing principles
This. the Freeman published in late edito-
rial.
Second-lt declared that the Wings re
garded the question of slavery to be of par
amount importance to these distinguishing
principles" and that it required instant at
tention. This the Freeman omitted in its
late editorial.
Carrying out the idea thus expressed in
Tue hiet ltsoluuoti, ulc RulldHu W ulY Ton
vention adopted clean anti-exiension of
Slavery Platiorm-meeting every point at
issue with the Slavocrats-and expressly re-
pudiaied the Baltimore Platform, the Fugi-
tive Slave law included (which the Freemln
unaccountably omitted and wound up by
pledgng the Wing party of Vermont to This
new Platform of Freedom lalbeit composed
of old and staunch planks,) and inviting the
cooperation of all other parties.
This is the whole story; and we ask
who wants more or better than that? Tle
Wings asked nobody to sacrifice his prince
pies, or even his party, but simply to do what
the Wings at Rutland did-that is, lay aside
for the time being all issues except the Slave
ny question, and co operate solely with ref
erance to that question. Cooperation
was the word A" cooperation" for a partcu-
lar purpose, and until that purpose should De
accomplished. "Co operation" they asked !;
and they offered just what they asked. They
asked no more than what they were willing
to give; and this ought to have been salts
factory to every genuine friend of Freedom.
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and also the resolutions adopted at Mon,pel-
Ter on the 18th inst. have my entire and
hearty concurrence, as il regards the two
great questions, which have taken possession
OF the public mind, the restriction of Slavery
and the restriction Of the sale Of intoxicating
liquor.
| alude to these as the leading and most
important articles in the platform; while
would be understood to adopt fully the entire
creed. make this avowal Of my views and
principles cheerfuly, because do not wish
any one to vote under any misrepresentation
or mistake. would be allowed to say, that
| am happy in witnessing the spontaneous
uprising Of the people in support Of the just
principles involved in the present great poll
teal crisis.
The Freeman Of the North have too long
been divided into hostile parties, expending
that strength against each other, which
should have been unitedly employed in sus-
tanning the cause of Freedom, while at the
South, where the interests of Slavery are in
volved, all party lines are obliterated, and all
are found in solid column, with an unbroken
front Slavery forms bond of gunion strong
err than the ordinary ties fparty; hence the
power and success of the South. Divided
we have fallen, divided we must ever fall, be.
fore the all-graspng and ever encroaching
slave power.
The heart of the patriot is cheefed in tae
present alarming condition Of our country,
by the prospect that those who love and val
nc our free aud happy institutions will now
ardenty unite in their support. Already the
slave power rules in the high councils Of this
republic carving out its purposes and de-
signs IN defiance of compacts and plighted
faith, through the agency and influence Of
its northern chieitan. This power is reach
ing after the islands Of the sea, and pro
claims that the whole western continent shall
soon be given to her for her possession.
Does not every citizen of the State of
Ethan Allen feel his spirit stirred up within
him" as he looks at the rapid strides of slave
ry, in its march to complete dominions over
this fair, wide her ltage, cousocrated to free
dom, by the prayers and sufferings of orr
venerated fathers If the friends of freedom
ever intend to make earnest efforts to main
tain their principles, the time for action has
fully come. am Sir,
Very respectfully and sincerely,
Yours,
RYLAND FLETCHER.
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To the Wings of Washington
County:

FELLOW VINES The Wing County
Committee having signed the call for "A no
party convention, and, thus far. having neg
lecied to call, and we believe ioiH not call.
a County Convention of the Wings of the
county to nominate ticket for county Off
GERS for the present campaign: We, there
fore, feeling anxious to have a Wing ticket
in nominal ion, invite our brother Wings to
meet in County Convention at the Court
House, in Montpelier, on the 10Th day OF
August, 1851, at one O'Clock, P. NJ. to nom.
inatc ticket for County officers, and to elect
a Wing County Committee for the year en-
suing, and to ratify the nomination of Ste.
phen Royce as the Wing candidate for Gov
ernor. All Wings and others in favor Of
Stephen Royce for Governor, and who are
dissatisfied ioiM and opposed 10 the present
county nominations, are invited to attend
he Why's of Washington county may
die, but they respectfully decline to surren-
render They will not disband the gallant
army who fought for Henry Clay, Old Tip
pecanoe, brave old Zachcry Taylor, and the
gallant Scott The name Of whg was rood
enough for Washington q Putnam q Starke
and the patriots of the Revolution. Under
that glorious name they fought and bled
for LIBERTY, FACE SoIL, FRFE PRINcIPLEs
and FREE MfN. Under the same name let
US enter the campaign with VI hig ticket,
OF freedom LOVING, iair minded men, nen to
whom we are willing to contide the interests
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dF7Last week we stated that Mr.. Jack.
man of Bare had repudlated the Platform
Of the Eastman and Briggs convention -
The staiemen, was made on good authority;
but we have since learned that the Patriot
clique won't permit MIR. Jackman TO do any
such thing. 1t is rumored that the Hon.
Roderck Richardson rendered declination
of the nomination for Senator last week, and
that that also was headed. Are men slaves,
that they should be frightened at the crack
of Eas,man's whip Ifsny cotton planter
is in want Of a driver, Eastman is the man for
his money
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The following town committees were re-
ported to the Convention;
.Monipciier--C. w. Willard |. l.. Serb
ner, NJ. French.
Beriin-Daniel Chandler, it,, S. F. Nye,
Warren Thompson, |. 4. Davis, Elisha Hub
bard.
Wdterbwy-Cecil Graves, John Gregg,
David Lord, Daniel Green, Lyman Prescott,
John ID. Smith.
Durbiuy--G w. Turner, II. NJ. Nash,
Heman Morse, Gilbert Hnntley.
BUre-Harvey Tilden, l.. c. Wheclock,
d. X. Smith.
.Norihfeid-Wm. Densmore, John Gregg
DRY, J. NJ. Mills. p. Belknap, a. O. Smith.
Waiigfeld Ira Richardson, Alnon Josin,
Edwin Child
Rorbury- Aaron Webster, Cd, s. P. Or
cult, A. B. Hutchinson, Seth NJ. Bailey, E.
=. Durnham.
Horcesier-E. c. Watson, L. S Kellogg
Dennis Childs, f. Johnson, w. Il. Cooper
Moreiown-R Russell Child, Dexter Ashley,
William Clapp, Alvin Woodbury., l.. Buz-
zcl
Ca'diS.-Nelson A. Chase, Sidney II.
Foster, Lester Warren, Jacob Eaton, Albert
Dwnnell.
On motion Of Wooster Sprague, the Coun.
ty Committee were authorized 70 fill any va
cancy occurring in the ticket.
1t was then voted that the Fremont Waich-
man and State Journal, the Green Mountain
freeman and the Christian Repository be re-
qucsted to publish the proceedings of the
Convention. Adjourned.
GEO. w. BAILEY, President
{. w. WILLARD, Secrei1ru
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State Ticket---An Right f.
Chairman Of ID. c.

1t viii be seen by the following cores
pondence that the name Of Judge RoYcE has
been placed upon the ticket nominated by
the Mass State Convention in place of Gen.
WALToS declined-a fit response to the
liberality of the wings in naming Gen.
FLETCHER for Lieut.. Governor. The field
is now clear for fair fight against the
slavocracy, and we trust the people OF Yer.
mont will give verdict which will entitle
them to the first rank among the friends of
Freedom. TES THOUSAND MAJORITY ron
RorcE, FLETcHER and BATES let that be
the mark.
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RYLAND FLETCHER
Washington County.

Annexed are the proceedings of the Con-
vention holden on the 9Th. The Convention
was well attended, harmonious, aud bent ON
winning the victory. The platform is one
of principles rather than of party, and the
ticket is a good one. Half of the candidates
are Wings, and half Democrats, or Free
Democrats, but all undoubtedly stand upon
the platlorm,-against the present admins.
tration, and all other slayocrats, and against
the extension of slavery In short, this is
union ticket, upon common and consistent
basis of united action demanded by the ex-
Igencies of the time, and we hope 1t will re-
ceive the support Of every freeman of the
county who desires to have his vote tell on
the side Of freedom, justice, good faith, and
the honor of the country.
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Sd District Convention.

The Frecmen Of the Third Congressional
District who are in favor Of the principles
promulgated at the State Convention held at
Rutland on the 9Th of June last, and at the
Mass Convention held at Montpelier on the
18th of July, are hereby notified to meet in
Convention at st. Adams, on TUESDAY,
AUGUST 18TH, AT 10 O'CLOCK,
A. NJ, to nominate a candidate for member
Of Congress.
S. u. PARKHURST,
Chairman Of ID. c.
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Congressional Convenlion---
First District.

District Convention met at the Court
House in Middlebury, agreeable to call, on
the 3D. day Of August, 1854.
The Contention was called to order by
Gen. George W. Grandey, on whose nomin-
alton Hon. SAMUEL 5. pHELrs was chosen
President.
On motion of Joseph Warner, ESQ.,, the
following gentlemen were appointed Vice
Presidents;
Hon. Harvey Munslll,
David Love, Esq,
John Simonds, Esq,
lion. Joel Rice.
On motion Of J. S. Bushnell, Esq, the
Convention chose, as Secretaries,
L. +. Grosyenor,
Edwin Everis.
On motion OF Mr.. Barrett il was
Voted, That a committee of five be APP
pointed, by the Chair, TO report resolutions
for the consideration OF the convention.
The Char appointed to constitute such
committee, the following persons, viz:
Joseph II Barrett,
c. II. Hayden,
II. G. Judd,
Asa Chapman,
John b. Huntley.
On motion of Gen. Grandey---who ex-
pressed his belief that there were but one
opinion and expectation throughout the dis
trct, regarding the Congressional nominal
ton at the present time-it was unanimously
Voted, That the convention proceed to
nominate, uiua poce, a candidate for Repre-
sentative in the the next Congress of the U.
S.
Thereupon on motion Of c. II HAYDEN,
ESD, of Rutland County, seconded by ]. |.
&. Cook, Esq, of Bennington County, Hon.
JAMES MEACHAM, of Middlebury, was
unanimously nominated as such candidate.
Voted, That committee of three be ap
pointed by the Chair to wait on Mr. Meach-
am, to apprise him of his nomination, and TO
request his presence in the Convention.
The Chair appointed Messrs Hayden,
Cook and Grandey as snch committee.
Mr.. Barrett, for the Committee on Res o.
lutons, reported the following:
Resolved, That we cordially approve the
platform adopted by the State Convention at
Rutland, on the 7Ih of Jane, and that we
reaihrm the same, as presenting the true is
sues before the people in the approaching
Congressional election.
Resolved That we invite the cordial co.
operation Of all citizens of this district who
would sustain our present able Representa- :
tive in his noble and earnest opposition TO
the repeal ofthe Missouri Compromise and the
aggresslons of the propagandists of Slave
ry, that his reelection may be secured BY a
vote as emphatic as the Anti Nebraska sen.
umenI Of his Constituents.
Mr. Meacham having been waited on by
the committee appointed for that purpose,
appeared in the convention, ana after signify
ing his grateful acceptance Of the nomination,
made an able and very satisfactory address
on the first resolution.
The question being taken on the resolu-
t'ons, each was unanimously adopted.
The Convention was then addressed BY the
President, lion. 5. s. Phelps, in answer 10
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general call, on the prominent political top
les of the day.
Brief addresses were also made, in re
Spouse to call, by J. M. Slade, c. n. Hay.
den, Hon. r. d. Warner, G. w. Grandey
and others.
The convention then adjourned sine die.
S. :. PHELPS, President.
2. E.6sosvrNoR, Secretaries.
EnwiN EvERTs,
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81. Adams, JUN 81, 1854.

81. Adams, July 81, 1854.
To Hon. STEPHEN RoYcE:-
Dear !Su-At the Mass Convention holden
at Montpelier on the 18th inst, the State
Committee appointed at that Convention
we're instructed in the event Of decliantion
by any Of the nominees, to fill the vacancy
without resort to another Convention.
Gen. i. p. Walton, the nominee for the
Office of Governor, having announced his de-
termination to withdraw his name from the
approaching canvass, it has become neces-
sary for the State Committee to act in ODE.
dience TO their instruction and to fill the va
cancy accustomed by his declension.
The committee after a full conference
have with but one dissenting voice decided
10 present your name in place Of Gen Wal
tons for the suffrages of the Republican
Party'sfor the Office of Governor provided
your views and sentiments accord with the
principles of that party as expressed in the
resolutions adopted at the convention.
An early expression of your views is de-
slred. am with respect.
your obedent servant
LAWRENCE BRAINERD.
Chairman State Committee.
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Chairman State Committee.

To THE Hon. LAWRENCE BRArNERp:--
Dear Sri acknowledge the receipt of
your letter, signed as Chairman Of the State
Conmlttee appointed by the Mass Conven-
ton of the Republican party, holden at
Montpelier on the 18th day of July, apprsing
me Of my nomination as n candidate for the
Office Of Governor, in place of Gen Walton
declined, provided my views and sentiments
accord with the principles of that party as
expressed in the resolutions adopted at the
Convention.
You are aware that | have already accep.
ted nomination for the same Office by
Wing Convention Of the state, assembled at
Rutland, on the 9Th day of June last. To
that acceptance | consider myself honorably
bound. OF course, did the nomination now
rendered imply a cali upon me to repudinte,
OF even to qualify my concurrence in the
course Of poli,Ial action set forth in the res
olutions Of the Rutland Convention, should
feel compelled to decline the honor of this
second nomination. But, upon examination
and reflection, | regard the resolutions OF
the two Conventions, SO far as they properly
go to constitute political platform for the
future. as being substantially the same SC
that no Inconsistency is preceived in accept,
ting both nominations. discover nothing
in the professed principles or aims of tn,
the two Conventions, in reference to future
action, upon the great questions which nov
agl,ata the nation, to prevent my ready &C
quiescence in those Of either.
Consequently, if the views thus briefly
sketched are deemed satisfactory il may b,
considered that the last nomination is ac
ce7,ed with deep sense Of grateful obliga
ton. Yours
STEPHEN ROYACE.
East Berkshire, Aug. ], 1854.
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The Westminster Repiet0 for July has been
received from Leonard Scott g. Co., New
York, being the first number of new VOL
ume. Cardinal Wolsey-The Beard - and
the Russo-European Embroilnent-are
promising titles in the lis of articles. SO a
year-with Blackwood, s.. Four Reviews
and Lakewood $40 Postage 80 cents a
year only on the who!e-l4 cents on either
Of the Reviews and 81 cents on Blackwood.
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Letter from Gen. Fletcher.
East Berkshire, Aug. ], 1854.
PkocroasvILLE, July "a, 1854.

PRocroRsvILLE, July "a, 1854.
To G c. SAMPSON, ESQ.,
Dear SRI have the honor to acknowl
edge the receipt of your communication of
the goth, informing me that at the Mass Con-
vention assembled at Montpelier on the 18th
Office Of Lieutenant Governor. | thank you
cordially for the kind expressions of personal
regard with which you have been pleased to
accompany that notice. Though it be but a
poor return to my fellow citizens for such
unmerted honor, | beg them to accept my
heartfelt thanks for this expression of conf
dence and friendly feeling. | shall not,
trust, incur the charge of eifects,ion of mod.
csiy, when say that dislrust Of my quail
hcstions to discharge acceptably the duties
OF that Office, produces serious embarass-
ment aad hesitation. When my nomination
was announced, my first and strongest in.
clination was to decline, but learned that in
the opinion Of persons, whose judgment am
bound to respect, had been so far commit
ted by my too partial friends that no option
honorably remained to me. Yielding to this
consideration, submit myself to the decis-
ion Of my fellow citizens, with the assur ance
that should the nomination be confirmed By
the people. it shall be my earnest and un
ceasiDy effort to discharge the duties faith
fully aud to the best Of my ability.
Recognizing the right Of the people ts
know he views Of their candidates for Office
upon all vital questions Of public policy, theil
right to know, not only for srhom, but fol
uhaf they are voting, would frankly and
unhes ita,ingIy say, that | heartily approve Of
the resolutions adopted At Rutland on the
5si u June last, touching the subject Of
slavery, and the duties Of Northern Frssmsn
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oghand 7akings md cr@oa Sketches, by

0fhand Tdkings and Crayon Sketches by
George w. Bungay. New York, De Witt
& Davenport, publishers.
A very handsome volume, containing " ta-
kings" and sketches ofthe noticeable men
Of our age"-of seventy five such men, that
Is to say--all American citizens, and most
Of them liying-statesmen, heroes, poliii-
clans, poets, editors, clergymen, &c. &C.
The volume contains nineteen portraits
several of which we know are good. The
book may be had of Ballou & Lovelanj.
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BENNlNGroN CousTY.-rhe following
Anti Nebraska County ticket was nominated
at Arlington, on the 25th ult:
For Senator's, LEONARD SARGENT, Man.
chester, NORMAN MILLIsGroN, SALISBURY
ASST Judges, Saml. II. Brown, Bennington
Josiah ). Thomas, Sandgate; States .hior.
ney, J. L. stark, Jr., Bennington; Sheriff
jasper Wall, Dorset; Judges Of ProLale
Alexander Bliss, Manchester District
Charles Hicks, Bennington District.
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o. The Freeman puts the name of Judge
RoYcE at the head of the State ticket. SO
hr, well-the ffeemen deserves a credit
park. But puts up Hon. DANIEL BALD
WIN for Treasurer, on the ground that he
adopts the principles of the Mass Convention
md was nominated in Committee. Now we
'eg the leave of the Freeman to say that Mr.
Saldwu would make an excellent Treasur-
ir, but after all, he is out against the slay.
'cracy-as we trust he is out in fact and in
Earnest, NOT against the Nebraska bill. and
or Its authors-Mr. Baldwin surely will not
wish to divide the anti-slayery strength. As
good friend to Freedom, it strikes US he
sili insist on supporting the ticket nomina-
ted by It's friends.
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The NEw liAsrsHIRt SENATOR SiLEs.
cED.-WhIlst the Senate was in executive
session on Friday, MIR. Williams, of New
Hampshire, who hadpreviousy been ousted
from his seat by the Senate, was discovered
still present IN the Chamber. Mr. Seward
called the attention Of the Senate TO the
fact. Mr. Williams attempted TO reply, bu,
was sllenced by loud cries of order
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First District Convention.

Hon. JAMES MEAcHAM was unanimously
nominated for re. election. One of the earl
lest, hbis-'. and most ioe-'~-~ -'-----, 40 'o'
Freedom, he richly deserves re-elec,ion.-
We hope the District will honor him and it.
self by an avalanche Of votes. The first
must be the banner district"
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Knckerbocker for August has been receiv-
ed, and-we are waiting for another. The
hope expressed by US some weeks since has
been realized in letter from the Green
Mountains--ibe first Of series that will
give knick. new and strong claim for the
iavsr of vsrmsn,ers. sjsysar
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Orange County.

The Wing aud Republican conventions
agreed to the following county ticket:
For Senators,
JOSEPH ATKINSON. of Newbury.
JOHN WAITE, Bralntree.
assistant Judges,
JOHN LYME. Willamslown,
LEVI TABOR, Topsham.
Judges Probaie
Brad. Dist. ]. 5. MOORE. Straf1ord,
Ran. Dist. j. b. HUTCHINSON Ran
Siaie', .7iioraey
ABIJAH HOWARD, Jr, Thetford.
Sheriff
c. G. p. BALDWIN, Bradford.
High Baiig
JEREMIAH DODGE, Tunbridge.
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A correspondent OF the National Era says +:
We have now some ten or twelve anti
slavery churches established in Kentucky,
in good condition, and there are but few but
admit that the time is not far distant when
Kentucky will be free. May God speed tho
day"
The Virginia Colonizationist notices the
fact that the heirs of gentleman of Virgin
ia, lately deceased, wish, in compliance with
the wishes OF the testator, to send As negroer
to Liberia, in November. These people
will not be freed unless money for their
transportation can be raised from private do
nations. They were appraised at S25,0O0.
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1oeers Elements Of Grammar New York,
Daniel Burgess & Co.
A good school-book, well got up-white
prer and clear print.
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0FS We take pleasure in calling the at
teniion of those traders who intend to visit
Boston, to the advertisement Of Messrs. Low
EFT & Wellington, whose wholesale hard
ware and cutlery establishment is unsurpas-
sed by any, for assortment, and whose long
ana well established reputation entities them
to the confidence of the public. If you in
tend purchasing call on them.
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lard Times : new novel by Charles Dick
ems.
{ T. L. McElralh g. Co, New York, have
,gst Published this book in advance of any
cher publishing house in this country. BY
special agreement with the English publish
er'. Price % cents in paper.
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J0f~The Washington Sentinel has at
'peil come to the opinion thai TIE supreme
= q ths Dsmoerai'e party is IN ieopDdy.