Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1860-04-06

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Convention met pursuant to adjournment,
and the Committee to nominate Delegates re-
ported the following which were unanimous
ly elected
J. w Stewart of Middlcbury; ]. G. French
Of Montpelier, substitute
T.. B. Burton Of Manchester; NJ. q. Evarts
of Rutland, substitute.
The Convention then adjourned sine die.
A. l.. MINER, President
S s. BoYoE, Secretary
LETTER FROM r. V. MARSH, ESQ
We have been requested by r. V. Marsh,
Esq of Brandon, to copy a letter written by
him. and published in the Freeman Of March
90 As the greater part Of this letter relates
more particularly to previous letter Of his
which was published in the Freeman without
his consent, it would not be understood by
our readers without Publishing also his first
letter, which our space will not allow. We
therefore give only the closing part Of it.
which relates more particularly to the action
of the approaching Chicago Convention. 1t
is as follows:
81 am the last man who would interfere
with any of the constitutional rights Of the
States, for on these rights we depend to re-
sist nsurping, INSCRIPTIONS, and unconstltu-
tional Federal authority and power. But
do hope that no man will be nominated for
President or Vice President at Chicago, who
is not known beforehand, to have endorsed
our principles as laid down in our last Ma
tional Republican Platform. And more es-
pccially do trust that no man will be nomi-
mated who is not opposed to, and does not
desire the repeal of that odious, unconstitu-
tiona, and barbarous Fugitive Slave Law of
1850, and in favor of diyorcng the General
Government from all responsibility for the
support of Slavery. Slavery is State insti-
tuition. If anything. There let it remain.
The Federal Constitution never did, and
never can, recognize, extend or protect it, and
all the decisions of partizan Judges or courts
this side of eternity cannot change or abolish
that constitution in a single particular For
this, let the friend of liberty and Constitu-
tional Union rejoice.
81 am afraid. however. that Mr.. Bates OF
Missouri does not occupy this ground. lie
has not, that | am aware, ever been a Repub-
lican or acted with the Republican party, and
his nomination | fear, could not possibly give
satisfaction to Vermont, or to the Free States
generally. 1t has been affirmed, and not de-
MED, that he acted against the Republican
party at the last Presidential election. Six
out Of the eighteen Missouri delegates to the
Chicago Convention arc against him, and it j:
probable that he could not carry that State j
nominated. 1t is possible, however, that foi
want of proper information in relation to Mr.
/ Bates antocedeuts ] may be mistaken as to his
position and if, on investigation, it appear,
he is sound on the great cardinal principles o.
the party then and not till then, should his
claims be considered ia connection with the
claims of others presented for nomination
That they would be fairly and candidly con
sidercd have no doubt
"AIr. Chase Of Ohio, is elevated in his sen
timents and gen,cmauly in his bearing, Will,
there is no bitterness of prejudice existing
against him His ability and sagacity as leg
/ lator and statesman are united with consciou,
recttude and dignded hrmncss while his al.
ministratiye talents, as exhibited in his recent
Gubornatorial term in Ohio, are of the frs
order. Pennsylvania and the great Yves
] N"uiu tAnlll unite on ulul, LOT ne laNUFs lcIlS
lation, sustaining not only all their material
interests but the interests Of the whole
country. As Senator Of the United States
as Governor Of Ohio, and in the discharge Of
his duties every where, he presents a pure
record, an unsullcd character Eo has beer
tried like the rest Of you in the great Con
gressional battle Of 1854, and not founC
wanting and while | admire the great abl
ity and comprehensive craftsmanship of vii
liam H. Seward while ! love him as one o
Americas greatest patriots and sages, yet
am persuaded that Mr.. Chase would, at thu
present juncture, unite more votes and lcat
us on to victory. If Mr. Seward is nomi
mated, on the one side, and Mr.. Douglas OF
the other | confess | have some doubts-the
= may Re groundless-as to the result; Will
if Chase leads our hosts against Douglas o
F. any other man, | am confident of success
We may and hope should succeed with Nj
Seward or perhaps with some others, Will
with Mr.. Chase as our standard bearer yicto
ny is reasonably certain.
Very truly your friend
? r. Y. MARSH"