Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1854-08-18
Letter of Acceptance from
Gen. Fletcher.

We publish below the letter of General
FLETCHER to JONI PoRTtR, ESQ. Of Hart
ford, Chairman Of the Wing state Commit
tee. 1t will be seen by it that he comes up
boldly on the Wing Platform, and recogni-
yes the necessity Of vigorous and united
action" on the part of the freemen of the
North, to resist the further encrnachments of
the slave power. No other issues can be
tolerated at this time. But to the letter:
Woodstock Mercury
DEAR SIR; Your favor of the 2Sth of
July. has been received. 1t informs me that
the Wing Central Committee have unanim
ously nominated me as n candidate for the
Office Of Lieut. Governor. A nomination,
un olcited, thus generously offered to me,
without pledges or conditions, by those who
represent so large and respectable a portion
of my fellow citizens, is received with deep
senslbillty and profound gratitude.
The fact of being nominated to fill the
vacancy occasoned by the declnation ofthe
Hon. o. l.. SKATER, places me in posi-
ton to be compared with one, whose superb
GRITTY to myself strongly inclines me to
shrink from the comparison But regarding
the nomination as generous effort, to unite
the friends of freedom, and believing, that
in the judgment of the Committee, the use
of nv humble name may promote that OBJ
ject 50 devoutly to be wished" thank
fully, though difiidently, accept 1t.
In q recent letter to the Secretary OF the
Mass Convention, which will probably be
made public this week, have endeavored to
give frank, and honest avowal Of my views,
and sentiments, in regard to the great sub
iects, now agitating the public mind. Those
principles have been long cherished, and all,
trust, within the circle of my acquaintance,
will do me the justice, to acknowledge, that
fidelity TO them has been uniformly exhibit
ed in my lie. hope never in any extremi.
ty, to deserve the charge Of practising DIS
stimulation for the unworthy purpose Of in.
creasing my chance Of political promotion
Having given, in the letter alluded to, my
views of the sentiment uttered, aud purposes
declared, both at Rutland, and Montpelier
any further exposition seems Unnecessary
Permit me to say, that III my Judgment
we are in the presence Of a very great com
mon danger, demanding immediate and
united action. The vital interests of free.
dom are put at hazard-our interests, and
the interests Of humanity, alike, urge us
with a voice of strong entreaty, to unite and
put forth our tM strength, against the dar.
ing outrage, 10 extending, and prolonging
the dominion, and the curse Of slavery, IN
our beloved country. Let US cease the d.
visions that have paralyzed our efforts, and
stand up fq@iher in defence OF our rights.
am painfully sensible, that should II be
my lot TO fill the office, for which you have
honored me with nomination, shall carry
into the service Of the State, lnexpcrieDce
and very humble abilities. | can only give
assurance Of the asslduous employment %
those abilities, IN an attempt to discharge
faithfully the duties that may be assigned
me.
BE pleased to make my best regards t.
the members of the Committee with WHOM
you are associated
With sentiments Of high personal regard
| am SIR, your friend and servant
RlLAND FLEl CHER.
Hos mos PORrER,
Chairman Hhig Central Committee.
This letter was published 10 our last.Ea. Heteh.