Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1866-11-07
The Third District--LegisIative Caucus. g..

FULL ENDORSEMENT OF Hon. W. G. SMITH.
The position of Mr.. Smith in reference t,
the Congressional nomination has been {
consistent and honorable one throughout
lie stated freely, as soon as he was Informed
of Mr.. Baxter's withdrawal, that he did moi
desire to bea candidate as the nominee ol
Mr.. Baxter, or Of any clique but only a:
the choice Of the majority of the party, and
with a reasonable prospect that the party
would cordially unite on him at the polls.
With that view, suppOsing that after Mr.
Bazter's withdrawal the people would be
fully represented by their delegates at Hyde
park, he agreed to accept the nomination of
that Convention, if it should be rendered
him; and with the same purpose, under
standing that a considerable portion of the
/ party claimed that they were not represented
At Hydcpark, he on Wednesday evening last
submitted the question to u convention of
the members Of the Legislature from the
Third district, as the only body in any way
representing the people that could be as
sembled before election.
Tie Caucus organized By the choice
Cf Senator Hendee Of Lamoille Co
as chairman and Frederick NJ Van
sicklen, Of Burlington. as Secretary.
Henry Burt. Esq, Of Swanton. stated
that the object Of the meeting was to en-
deayor to heal the unhappy divisions in the
Republican party of the Sd Congressional
District. he had been informed that Hon.
Worthington c. Smith, one Of the gentlemen
named for Congress had offered to submit
his claim to the Senators ani Representa-
tiggs from the 3i District. and he therefore
moved that AR. Smith be invited to address
/ the Caucus Mr. Smith in a brief and hand
some speech explained to the Caucus that he
had 10 connection with the declination of
M Baxter and also read his letter IN reply
t. ,hut oi Judge White, (Which we copy be-
lYv) as a brief statement OF his political
ylcws a. to the congressional nomination,
D, ci,erinlly committed himself to the wisc
decision Of the Senators and Representatives
from ihc 81 District
Senator Barlow made personal cxplana-
u.n. -,atiug that there was no bargain
about 2ir. Blxtcr's dccIination and that Mr.
B5A,.r declined from considerations Of his
1wn solely. Mr Barlow expressly denied
re aH,s,d charge Of any consideration be-
.ng paid, or pledges made, to Mr.. Baxter
upon his withdrawal rs a candidate His
lNlr. BisIow.,) position was such as 70 en-
able hIn D, know that all such chargr- were
wholly false and without foundatio. Mr..
Burt Denounced circular signed ly Asa
Ecyuold-. T. \ S,wlcs and W d. Tyler, /
ls containing statements untrue and Insult {
ing {, himself and every voter in the dis
tic:. Tie charge against Judge lloyt, Of |
completely in any trade " about Mr. Bax-
tcr's withdrawal and Mr. Smiths n0mina-
u.n, he pronounced utterly false.
4 ballot was then taken with the follow
ingr,sult
whole number of votes. 81
Northington c. Smith, 4j
Asa o. Adds, 10.
ON motion Of Senator Baker, of Orleans
Co.. seconded by Henry Burt. Esq, Of
SWauton, tie nomination Of Mr.. Smith was
made unanimous, and the Caucus adjourned
in good feeling. all satisfied that the good Of
the PARTY and the credit Of the State re
quircs the hearty and united support of Nh
smith at the polls. The result must remove
all remaining doubt on that point, and
should ensure Mr.. Smiths triumphant
clccuon N Tuesday.
JUDGE WHITES LETTER.
BARTos, Oct. 2sth, 1866.
Hon wcEmINGroS C. SMITH,
SIZE Noticing from the public press that
you have been presented as candidate for
Congress from the 3rd District thought It pro
per 10 address you relative to your present and
past political opinions.
II this on my part is not considered improper,
! trust You will communicate 10 me, in such
manner as Will suit your convenience, tue IL
ouired information. As a republican | desire
very much, and above all things, that the re-
publican party in the 3rd District may unite
uron one msn-as it is well known that as a
plurality Of the votes elects, scattering vote Is
really vote for the enemy.
The opposition with uaerring eye is watching
/ every move in our now comparatively unsettled
condition, but there is no danger if we are
united. and in this view | wish TO be prepared
to state your political position to the republicans
+ in my part Of the district should be enqulred
I Of, though have no doubts upon the subject
myself
/ Hoping you will eheerfuily comply with my
request remain very respectfully,
Your 0bedient servant,
ELISHA WHITE.