Orleans independent standard. [volume] (Irasburgh, Vt.) 1856-1871, 1866-09-21
Some New Man.

1t was frequently asked by far
minded men, during the late canvass
for Congressman il this District, why
not drop both Mr.. Baxter and MI
Hoyt, and take some new man ?
This question was asked by many
who felt an unwillingness to vote for
Mr.. Baxter, for the reason, that he
was no longer entitled to the Office;
and because they felt that some mat
tiers in connection with the Storrs case
had not been cleared up, in a manner
to remove all suspicion against INN;
still they chose to vote for him,ln prefer
ence to Mr.. Hoyt, about whom they
knew so little. Many of our readers
will call to mind, this condition OF
things as having been their own, and
the above question as having been
asked by them, not only to themselves
but of those who were the hardest at
work in the canvass on both Sides
1t will be seen at once, that this could
not have been done prior to the cleo
ton in September, as there was not
time after the adjournment OF the
Hydepark Convention, for the people
TO confer together for that purpose
The work of the last canvass was all
crowded into the space OF less than
three weeks, and everything was hur-
ly-burly. But now there is ample
time for reflection and conference
ample time for the passions to cool
for enthusiasm to subside, and for
reason to again resume her sway.
There is now time for both Mr.
Baxter and Mr.. Hoyt to withdraw
and let the people, through delegate
Convention, select some new man, with
whom they will be willing to trust
the honor and integrity Of the district
Judge Hoyt did not in the outset make
himself candidate but simply allow.
ed his name to be used by those gentle.
men in the district, who felt that they
could not longer support Mr.. Baxter
We feel safe in saying, that we be-
lieve for the harmony of the party, he
would at any time very cheerfully re-
tire from the contest; and we hope
Mr. Baxter will be sufficiently magnan-
imous to do the same.
1t is indeed not slight mis- ,cryunc
this which is upon US in the shape OF
a family quarrel in the republican
party Of the Sd District; and putting
the matter in the most favorable
light for Mr.. Baxter, suppose he is,
elected; 1t cannot be expected that
the quarrel viii end thoro. He onn-
not expect to conciliate those men
who have opposed him; and as a re-
suit old animosities will hold the
place of kindly feelings, and the party
in the district will still remain di-
vided.
We hope, therefore that both these
gentlemen will withdraw and allow
the people to select a new man upon
whom they can all unite, and thereby
put an end to all pickering and at once
heal all divisions. With Mr.. Baxter
the unity, and harmony of the party
to which he is so largely indebted
ought to take place above all considera
tions of mere personal character. AnC
we call upon him and his friends to con
slider this phase of the situation, nov
that there is a moments respite iron
the angry whirl ola turbulent and heat
ed partizanship,and see if the breach i
the party cannot yet be made whole, b
the exercise of necessary yet becOn
ing and praiseworthy self-denial, o
the part of the leaders of the tw
factions. If, however, this unfortl
nate and Improbable schism must b
continued, then it must be expected
that hereafter, as heretofore, there wi
be free use ofall weapons, both pull
lie and private, carnal and spiritua
the use of which is not dishonorabl,
Yes, the law of the fight may be d,
clared as follows:
-"Lay on McDuf,
And damned be him who first cries hol
enough !"