Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1855-10-12
Political.


trial Of the 5,h Of November. The X. Ms |
have met in State Convention. and nomlna-
ted fourth state iickei, placing Gov. Gard |
ner at the head for re election. Gardners
position is by no means enviable, and his
speeches are far from helping it. We have
heard a X. N. stigmatlse his convention
speech as disgusting" Having permitted
his name TO be used in the Republican Con-
vention as a candidate, he was, in honor at
least bound by its decision. 1t is alleged
also. that the X. Ms constituted majority
O! the Republican Convention ; fact1if it
be one) which will trouble Mr.. Gardner, and
his friends We have no fixed opinion as to
the result but we apprehend that Mr. Gard
ner will moi make such run as he did last
wear, by a long shoi. Senator " ilson and
Hon. ]. NJ Foster (lute President of the X.
N.'s) have come out upon him with scath-
ing facts, which must tell loudly on the re-
suit. On Monday last, the Republicans Of
Boston had a large and very enthusiastic
meeting in Fanenl Hall, and Judging from
the tone Of the speeches, and also of letters
from distinguished men such as the yenera
bic JOSIAH QUiScY, and FRANKLIN DEXTER.
the signs are very favorable for the Repub-
lican cause. Both have been staunch " higs,
and the last named, even now, declines for
the present formally to join the Republican
ranks, although he declares that he shall act
independently in this election, ani support
the Republican candld'te. This is a very
important indication that even many of the
straight out Wings" will feel il to be their
duty to vote at last, for the Republican
ticket. We copy the letters of Alessrs.
Dexter aud Quincy, which we regard rs
signs very favorable to the Republican
cause.
Bosros. Oct 6, 1855.
Dear Sir: In answer to your note of this
morning. inviting me to address the meeting
of the Republican party, to be held tins eve
ming. at Fsneuil Hall, beg leave to declin
doing so, as am not prepared to enroll my
self as one of that party, although ! SYM
pathize fully with them IN the main purpose
Of restricting slavery within its present lin |
its, which agree with them in making the /
paramount question under existing circum-
stances.
Among the reasons which prevent my be.
coming member of the Republican party
at this time, il is sufficient for me to state
that am unwilling to withdraw myself fin /
ally from the Wing party, with which have /
acted SO long, on account OF any apparent
present difference Of oplnion, which may
perhaps be only apparent and if real. may
be only Temporary. The approaching cleo
ton will determine what think is now very
uncertain. whether the late Wing Conyen
ton at Worcester was a true exponent of
the views OF the patty at large. In the
mean time It seems to me 10 be my duty as
one holding the opinions respecting the eX-
tension Of slavery which have beer so long
and loudly expressed by the " higs on form
or occasions, to act independently, aud to
give my hearty support to Mr.. Rockwell, MS
the oniycanddate entertaining these opinions
who can possibly be chosen. If we should
fall to elect him, great calamity will fall
upon the Commonwealth, in the election of
either Mr. Beach or Mr.. Gardner
! am very truly and respectfully yours,
FRANKLIN DEXTER.
WILLIAM BsIGHAM Esq, Boston.
Wilinm Brigham, Esq, Sir Your letter.
written in behalf OF Committee of the Re-
publican party, inviting me 10 be present at
meeting to be called for the purpose of
ratifying the nominations made dt the Wor-
cester Conventlon and 10 express my views
upon the address and resolutions adopted By
il, have duly received.
In reply, l respectfully state, that at q
period OF life approxinatng The age of eigh-
fgtom, ! regard 1t as my duty 10 refrain
from my act which may IN popular opinion
indenuv NE with any of the parties which
now divide the Commonwealth.
4 Jaau, 1, houa,ar ,r.,n. - "a.
sion, to say that ! shall regard with intense
interest, and earnestly pray for the success
Of any party,whose sole Object shaA be to limit
the power of the principle which gives SUI |
prenlscy 10 slavery in the constitution Of the /
Unned States; and thereby put an end 10
the oyeibearing ins, eDce and Inlqultous out
RACES which have resulted from that princi- !
pie. To 70 m such party regard as the /
paramount political duty Of the citizens of
this, and of every other free State.
-r am, SIR, with great respect yours,
JOSIAH QUINCY.
Quincy, 4th Oct 1855.
-Nsp York Every party seems 10 be
bringing it's grst 10 the Republican mill
The Temperance men, in State Convention
assembled, have determined to support the
Republican ticket.
NEw Y0RK--Tho State Temperance
Convention met at Syracuse on Wednesday.
The proposal TO nominate a separate teinpe.
rance ticket found small favor The Con.
vention unanimously passed the following
resolutions:-
Resolved That in view Of the favorable
action Of the Republican Convention
course not pursued by any other political
Convention OF the present year--it is the
opinion of the Convention that the interests
Of Temperance viii be the hes. subseryed
On BY acordsl support Of the Republican nom,
iDees, SO far a. they are found to be Prohi-
balonists.
Rssoiped, That We adopt as our own the
nominees Of the Republican Convention toI
Judges Of the Court uf Appeals and Auor.
ney General. We make no further nomna.
tons because, FIRST, this Convention wa.
called ioi the specific purpose of nomna.
q ting candidates for these Offices only; snc
& second, because these officers are the opl,
ones directly Concerned with the enforce
snent OF the ProhibItory princlple.
~ he other resolutions declare tina, ,hs
- question of Prohibition Is the par.mo,n
g State issue, - preseni that tie Proh,b,tor,
Law shuuld have far trial, and pleJy
total abstinence from oil use as the o,,
great security for personal temperance, s.h
baslstion. Judicial action, obedience to la
- ard ~, hailawed influence throughout Ii
community"
svo Cssrgia. The election has resulted in
elsu Slave Democratic triumph. The COZ