Bellows Falls times. [volume] (Bellows Falls, Vt.) 1856-1965, 1860-02-24

Mn. EpIToR:-l was foolish enough to
write short communication two weeks
ago, in reference to the course the 1lgas
had pursued towards me. Although it
might have been in bad taste, / was not
aware at TIE time of writing it, that it was
an oHe8Se nor was conscious that in
speaking of the A,guS | should hit any
body else. certainly had no such inten-
ton or expectation; and you will perceive
10y the communication itself, that no refer
ence is made to any one else except in the
most respectful terms. In the simplicity
of my ignorance, did suppose that might
speak, or even protest, against the course Of
the Argas without giving oifense even to
the most iastidious.
1t seems, however, that was mistaken /;
for in your issue of the l7th inst, there is
a communication containing ''copious eX-
tracts" in which communication there is ex-
hibited an unmistakable futeriHg. | am
sorry l hurt so, didn't mean to. Yet it
is undoubtedly true that did say if l was
ever candidate for any office, it would be
because / was put in nomination by the
Republican party. ! did protest against
the use made Of my name in the columns
ofthe Argas. Surely, my offense is rank. -
Before saying it, ought to have obtained
permission of him to whom Of right it be-
longs to dictate. or RETAINED from saying
il altogether. Can't | take it back now,
or in some way escape the direful conse-
quenccs of the remark How absurd
how wicked it was But it is possible that
its wickedness depends somewhat upon the
position a man occupies Were indebted
to that paper for all my political success
and distinction, however small that might
be, and if really thought the game had
not been about played out, might not only
be "lar from protesting against the use OF
my name" in that paper, but might even
desire that its editor should make frequent
mention of it, and so keep it before the
people" in the hope of making a little po-
lit;cal or professional capital out of it. But
unfortunately don't occupy any suchproud
position, and have no desire or taste in that
direction. "Icannot clearly see the pro
priety Of it. 1t is true, l might hope there
( by to gain something, and possibly l might
meet with some success at the expense OF
the interest of the Republican party, and
to the manifest reduction of its majority il
this town, but | confess that | should dis
4 like to draw so heavily upon the efforts o.
my friends, and ~ do not clearly see" the
| policy Of it.
On the whole, am inclined to thinb
that won't take back anything have said
II cannot Clearly see tie necessity Of it,
Besides, l once paid an itenerant phrenolo
eist "a whole half dollar" for examining
my cranium in which examination firm
ness was marked above the medium, and
must live up to it, you know or science will
suffer.
l hope, Mr.. Editor, you will make the
asked for inquiries. DO, by all means
They may lead to some rich developments
and, then, it may be great comfort to ;
"squeamish person" to know what his Pc
litical status and prospects are.
l have said all desire TO, and now m,
high ambition is to close this communication
in some beautiful and graphic manner
Stand from under Mr.. Editor, one moment
and let me try. Here goes.-La dabjole-
no, that is not it-JaboWR de-no, let M
try again--.Se dcme'1er aeec-no,-welI
there is no use. Every time l try it run
I into the ground. | give it up.
/. A. GRANT.
BELLOWS FALLS, Feb. 81, 1860.