Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1859-08-12
THE GOV. WISE LETTER.

short, sharp letter, rurroIting to b, from
Gov. Wise OF Virginia, to a co-orerl.or of
his iu New York, has just appeared ia print
some doubt was thrown over Its aeat.-iry.
a. first. but after a furry for day or ."o.
its genuineneSs was admitted onall hands "a
1t the Governor declares his determination to
win in the presidential race, and lays ont his
plan accordingly
Il have unprecedented all along that the 1ln-
many Regency would carry united le-4ti 10
from New crk 10 Charleston. For whom Doug
las 7 know /, confident; but you may rely 90 D.
that Mr. buchanan is himself candidate for Ie-
uoua,ion. and all his patronage aad power will
be used % disappoiut Douglas and alI other aspi-
rants. Cur only chance Is TO organize by districts
and either whip the enemy or send two dde- a.
/ tons
If that is done or not done, we must sill rely
on q united South. a united South viii depend
on united Virginia, and pledge you that ,he
at least shall be a unit. Virginia j. q unit, and
persistent and firm on q sound platform Of prot. G.
ton, 90 all persons Of popular versus squatter
sovereignty, she must rally u her suupe.t all tl-
south. The South cannot adopt Mr. DcUGlI-'
/ platform. Il Is a short cut TO al the ends OF
black repubicdnism. He then will kick
be nominated, and the main argument
a-ains, lis nomination is that lac can't be
elected If nominated. If he runs au illepen lent
candidate, and Seward runs, and ! am nominated
at Charleston, can beat them both. Or squsJter
soNerei MY Is plank OF the platform ar Charles
ton and Douglas is nominated. the south win run
an independent canli late on protection principles
and run the election into the House. Where, then
would Mr.. Douglas be The lowest candidate on
the list. II have the popular strength you sup
pose, 10 will itself FIX the nomination Get that
and [ aia confident oe success"
u1a. F. Wood is prolesse lily, aul really, be-
lieye, friend, and Of course ! would, in good
faith, b5 glad ei his influence, and would do Moth
ing to impair it, and could not justly refuse his
kind aid but you may rely upon II, that am
neither completely, nor at all IN the hands +
Mr.. Wood, or Of any other man who brcathCs. Tie
has always fair and independent terms. There
Is nothing in our relations which should keep
alcof any friend of either. He knows IS well as
any one tell him, that his main Iu.ucace Is ll
! the city Of New York and judge what you say
OF his influence is correct. But / an counting all
! the time without New York, and don't fear lie
ItsuIt' am depending solely upon open post "a
81 Plln1pe' independent Of all cliQues, aud DEFY
~ an S'ne's' we will overwhelm opposition IN
Virginia, and her vetc wsl be conservative and
national.
At all events, shall always be glad to hear
from you, aud an, yours truly,
HENRY a. WISE.
The % protection " he speaks Of Is the pro-
lection Of Slavery in the Territories. The
letter Is curious one, evidently never intend
ed for publication. II Mr.. Wise has had any
chances for success in the Charleston Conven.
uon' this letter must destroy them, and add
another to the many instances of man :,
cutting his own throat with sheet Of letter
paper.