Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1856-08-21
Written for the Green Mountain Freeman.
C5en Rvland Fletcher.

| Mn. EDITOk AS u uAu "
Gen. Ryland Fletcher, as well as from the love
bear for truth and justice, honor and fair deal
ing, am impelled to notice scurrilous article
which appeared in the Spirit Of The Age of last
week-a paper in spirit resembling that which
dwelt among the tombs; q receptacle oil foul
slang and abuse The article appears to be from
the filthy pen of one known in this section as
L. 0. Winsow. am we'll aware that no au-
rels are to be won in understanding to notice
those base illusions from that malicious heart
nor have a taste for controversy with the au-
designed to injure friend and neighbor of mine,
whose position would render it derogatory to
his character to notice such wanton attack
from such source | feel constrained to repcl
the unfounded charges, and hold up the caum
niator to the apprehension of the public. If one
must come in collision with him it is desirable
to have it on paper-for in conversation, with
his language mingles the dialect of demons.
If this was the first fragrant abuse offered to
Gen Fletcher, it might be treated with more
lenity; but rs it is one Of series of abuses, OF
which am credibly informed Mr.. Winslow has
been guilty, both in the darkness of night and
in the light of day, during a period of years,
and without the slightest provocation, furnishes
valid reason and Justification for truthful ex
posture.
But to notice, briefly, some of Toms charges
in the article How absurd the insinuation
that Fletcher left the Wing party'' because he
was not appreciated " Is not the charge
equally applicable to all who have more recently
gone into the Republican party' Is not T. o.
Winslow obnoxious to the same charge, for 60
ing into the American party, and writing for the
Spirit Of the Age' This is most manifestly the
moving dregs of spite and i'll humor. He says,
L" from that time, until a year sine, he has, for
him, been wonderfully constant in his attach
ment to rampant abolitionism and temperance. v
BY this acknowledgement, he unwittingly es
tablshes the fact that Mr.. Fletcher has not been
time serving and vascllating politician. 1t
goes to show that he acted formerly with the
Wings for twenty years, and fifteen years with
the Anti Slavery party. That language Of the
writer develops and unfolds the whole secret Of
his malice and spite 1t was that attachment
to rampant aboitionism and temperance 1t
was his fearless advocacy of these causes that
drew down upon his head the wrath of this
writer, and Of others of the same stripe, and
they seem determined to prosecute him to the
end.
In regard to Mr.. Fletchers treachery as ar
American, know all the facts in the case, and
| pronounce the allegation false and unfounded
To Y. o. Winslow is to be attributed NOR,
properly the destruction of our Council as il
case of the Division Of the Sons of Temperance
in this place, as am cred,bly informed. Ii
Mr. Flctcher's letter declining the nomination
which was read before the Committee at thu
junction, he says, 9 most heartily adopt you
principles as put forth in your published plat
FORM
The writer next alludes with characteristic
righteousness, to Mr.. Fletcher's raviug at tn
ballot-box in September last" This is but
new edition Of the libelous account given b,
the same author last year; and which was yer
honorably corrected by the Postmaster in thi
, village.
If Mr. Fletcher " connection with the S.,
wings Bank " reflects any discrcdit, the reaec
ton would fall much heavier upon several OF Gu
9 most worthy citizens, whose connection was
. much longer duration. But this insinuatio
is too disingenuous to deserve refutation; as
also the ridiculous remark relating to Jussic
Of the Peace. He held that Office numbe
of years, though violently opposed each year b
this writer and lis associated comrades. In T.,
gard to some remarks he charges Mr. Fletche
!, with making before the nomination, they carr
:, their own refutaton upon their very face.
would be the part of folly to answer them.
am fully satisfied of their flsity.
This astute writer. and tgurer in the Az
closes up his ridiculous article by leaving an in
3 dvidual, and making sweeping wholesal
n charge of folly and weakness upon the State
t Vermont, and the County of Windsor. Wha
bare faced arrogance and restitution Of commo
{ modesty and propriety does his closing sentcn,
!. exhibit lit is his daguerrcotype! Surely /
. uttered truth, when he said, it was SOM
n thing Of an undertaking for an nhabtant
q Cavendish to point out those spots on tho brigf
n luminary, and though he be sun-strGck for hi
d tcmerity, he makes the attempt" With h
@ jaundiced eyes he reveals those very Spots {
@ spots they are,) that yield the purest light
| they appear upon the political character of RI
/. land Fletcher too bright for his purpose; the
: yield light too strong and pure for his darl
v ened heart-a heart and mind that needs III
Q aid of Macbeth's physician
"Ie that minister to q mind diseased
, Pluck from memory rooted sorrow
Raze out the written troubles Of the brain
: And with sweet oblivous antdote
o Cleanse the foul bosom of that perilous stuff
! That weighs upon the heart"
10 But, says the wrapgler, Cavendish wi
y make her garments clean at the bullot-box." 3
II this the people Of the town, and of the Count,
II and throughout the State are to know the exa,
o number of votes Old Carendish will continu
/ to give against the cause Of Temperance an
& Freedom, or, as he calls it, =" rampant abolition
1t ism and temperance. The friends of the caul
Of Temperance and Freedom are proud of II
% coming opportunity of bestowing their suffrag,
+ upon their worthy fellow-citzen and townsma
n for the highest post of honor and trust in II
t State, feeling that he is every way qualified
q fill, with great credit to himself and honor
It the State, that high position.
n Mr. Editor, | hope the time is coming whc
q no writer or publisher can wantonly and reel
r lessly sport with the reputation of his neighbt
i 1 4.