Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1865-09-05
The Montnelier Caucus.

| ing, MT, alllhS nOnlhaVeu w hIIMAN ~
FERRN, Esq, the last years incumbent Of the
Office, for reelection as Representative from
Montpelier, and the nomination was duly second
cd W. s. Smith nominated Henry Mutt, Esq,
Col. Hopkins then arose and addressed those
present in substantially, and very nearly, the
following words
There are several gentemen-a very respecta-
Bile portion of the Republican party of Montpelier
who feel that they would like to cast their votes
on Tuesday next, for some other man than the one
who had the distinguished honor to represent US
in the Legislature last year. and while they
make no factious or violent personal opposition |
to Mr.. Ferrin, they yet are united in their pur- |
pose to express their preference on this occasion
Upon a careful comparison Of their views and
feelings, they find themselves quite harmonious
in favor Of gentleman who has been for soyera
years a resident of the town. man who has
ever contributed Of his time aud means and in
auence to maintain the honor and interests Of
Montpelier.
AT The request of these gentleman and IN &C
cOrdance with my personal preferences, present
the name Of Hon. CHARLES W. WILLARD as one
eminently fit to be voted for at the coming cleo
ton.
Col. Hopkins remarks were well received,
and as he took his seat the speaker and bis nom
nation were enthusiastically cheered. Col.
Boutwell, spoke briefly but pointedly against the
policy of describing man who had served but
one year. lie deemed the movement unjust,
impolitic and unwise Some few remarks were
made by others, and then Hon. h. p. Walton
addressed the meeting While he accorded to
Mr.. Willard all the qualifications, integrity
and ability that had been claimed for him,
and ayowed his willingness, under other circum-
stances, to support him, he solemnly protested,
as a party man, against the movement sought to
be inaugurated and gave those present the BEN
eft of his gifts of prophecy as to the evils that
would be entaled upon them and their party
posierity forever by any such course. The
caucus, however, did mt feel inclined to accept
the protest as "a 4" fnaliiy," and rather pre-
sumpsuousy we fear, intimacd their purpose
to act in the living present. and let the dim,
take care Of its own prophets.
Those who urged the nomination Of Mr.. VIII
lard frankly stated that, while they believed him
the better man for the place, and one that would
be much more acceptable to tho people OF Mont
pelier and therefore they claimed the right in
caucus to show their faith by their yotes,-stll
they wished to make no iactious opposition to
any other man, and should Mr. Ferrin be the
nominee of the meeting every one OF them
would support him at the polls The ballot was
then taken, with the following result Mr.. Will
lard 70; W. g. Ferrin, So Scattering, 3.
Hon. Il. p. Walton Immediately moved to make
the nomination of Mr.. Willard unanimous by
a rising vote Mr.. Perrin generously seconded
this motion, IN few pertinent and welI-dned
remarks, and it was adopted. Some little bust
ness in regard to ticket for Justices Of the
Peace was then transacted and the caucus ad-
journed sine die.
The above gives the business proceedings Of
the caucus Saturday night, and perhaps en-
bodies all that should be said on the topic. But
there are a few facts connected with the caucus
and its nominee that it may not be inappropr-
ate for us to mention. 1t is we'll known, to
most of the readers OF the FREEMAN, that Mr..
Willard has for some littls time been visiting
at the West, and at the present writing he is
actively employing both his pen and his voice
in the advocacy of the principles OF the Uuon
party of Wisconsin, preparatory to their State
election on the first Thursday OF November
The canvas in that State promises to be an eI
citing one, and Mr.. Wizards services there
seem to be much needed. lie has not sought
nor does he desire, the honor the people of Mont
peher have thus SO fatterngly profered him
and should he accept the nomination, and b
elected, it would be at the sacrifice to him o
important personal and pecuniary considsrs
tions. lie is yet in blissiul ignorance of tn
action of his friends here-but il it be possbl
to reach him by telegraph to-day Monday W
shall know ere to-morrows sun his decision il
the matter. That decsion,wo know will b.
arrived Mt solely by Mr.. Wizards convictions o
the duty he owes TO the Union cause in Wis
consln az well as to his friends in this place, il
respective of any private and pecuniary consid
erations
: Should it, however, DO found impossible t
communicate with him prior to tomorrow
election, we think We may safely assure thos
who, without his knowledge or consent, hav
thus shown their appreciation and regard for tn
responsible editor of this paper, that, while
would much prefer some other man should b
chosen to fill the place, still, should they elect him
he wal not suffer Montpelier to go mrepressai
3D. Our whole knowledge of and acquaintanc
with the man justilies us in saying that, if thu
elected, he will, under the circumstances, endea,
Or, to the best of his ability, worthily and accept
ably to perform the duties and discharge tn
trusts required Of aud oOnfdod to him We wi
, not attempt word Of thanks to Mr. WIS Iriesd
for this renewed evidence Of their confidence i
aud esteem for the man. Mr.. Willard is bot
| able and willing, at q proper time and IN PROV
, or place, to speak for himself y in that matte
Justice to Mr. Ferriu-who is gentema
= of uoiOubted character and ablity-requires u
I to say that in the caucus no word Of complain
( was uttered relative to the manner 10 which h
. had discharged the duties Of Representative th
I pact year. Undue love and admiration, it ma
l be, OF Mr.. Wizards talents, integrity, nni il
/. auenoe-and not lack of faith in Mr. Ferrin a
a mar, we think brought about The result